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Jazz Ensembles

October 23, 2025 | 7:30 pm 9:00 pm

51ÁÔÆæ Jazz Ensemble led by Director Dave Bayles performing in Kenilworth Square East Jan Serr Studio.

Date & Time
Thursday, October 23, 2025 (7:30–9:30 p.m.)

Location

Join us for an evening of jazz featuring the 51ÁÔÆæ Jazz Ensemble, the 51ÁÔÆæ Afro-Caribbean Jazz Orchestra and the 51ÁÔÆæ Youth Jazz Ensemble (UJAY).

The 51ÁÔÆæ Jazz Ensemble focuses on styles from the Swing Era through contemporary composers. The ensemble is open to all 51ÁÔÆæ undergraduate and graduate music majors, as well as non-music major students. 

The 51ÁÔÆæ Afro-Caribbean Jazz Orchestra features a Latin percussion section, horns, and vocalists. It performs music by composers such as Tito Puente, Ray Barretto, Sonoro Poncena, Evan Linns, and more. The ensemble was formed in the Fall of 2021 to focus on Afro–Caribbean jazz-influenced music. 

The 51ÁÔÆæ Youth Jazz Ensemble (UJAY) is a big band that prepares both classic and modern big band charts in weekly rehearsals during the academic year. 

The bar is open! 51ÁÔÆæ Peck School of the Arts is proud to partner with Saz’s to offer a limited selection of beer, wine, cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase at this event.

In-person Tickets

General$12
Seniors 65+, *51ÁÔÆæ Faculty, Staff, Alumni$10
Youth 17 and Under$8
*51ÁÔÆæ Student$8
*PSOA Student (events ONLY in your department)FREE
*If you have a 51ÁÔÆæ email account, please log in when visiting the Box Office page in order to display all 51ÁÔÆæ affiliated ticket pricing.
2155 N. Prospect Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53202