Fred Sturm Jazz Celebration Weekend Schedule

November 3-4, 2023

The Fred Sturm Jazz Celebration Weekend is a festival that is both a workshop for jazz students from local high schools, and a community performing arts event showcasing world-class jazz musicians.

Below is a schedule of the weekend's events. The events are subject to change. Please check prior to Jazz Weekend for any changes that may have occurred. All events are free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted.

Alicia Olatuja Quintet

7:30 p.m. – Lawrence Memorial Chapel (tickets required)

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Morning – instrumental clinics

Big bands with Matt Pivec – Harper Hall
Big bands with Jamey Simmons – Shattuck 163
Big bands with Marty Robinson – Shattuck 156
Combos with Mark Urness – Shattuck 46

Morning – Lawrence University Jazz Combos performances – Cloak Theater (free admission)

10:00 a.m. Mary Lou Combo
10:30 a.m. Melba Combo
11:00 a.m. Elvin Combo

12:30 p.m. – lunch

1:30 p.m. – Lawrence University Jazz Band & Jazz Ensemble concert – Memorial Chapel (free admission)

Afternoon – instrumental clinics

Big bands with Matt Pivec – Harper Hall
Big bands with Jamey Simmons – Shattuck 163
Big bands with Marty Robinson – Shattuck 156
Combos with Mark Urness – Shattuck 46
Big bands with José Encarnación & Patty Darling – Stansbury Theater

Afternoon – Lawrence University Jazz Combos performances – Cloak Theater (free admission)

3:00 p.m. Thelonious Combo
3:30 p.m. Miles Combo

Magos Herrera Quartet

7:30 p.m. – Lawrence Memorial Chapel (tickets required)

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