Antelope Valley Jazz Ensemble Tickets

The Antelope Valley Jazz Ensemble brings a refined flavor of jazz to Southern California’s Antelope Valley. Based in Lancaster, California, and led by director Lee Matalon, this ensemble focuses on jazz standards, swing arrangements, tributes, and cabaret-style performances. The group serves as a Resident Company at the Lancaster Performing Arts Center (LPAC) for the 2025–2026 season, showcasing a commitment to regional jazz culture and education. Whether you’re a longtime jazz aficionado or a newcomer to live jazz, AVJE offers accessible, engaging performances that highlight masterful ensembles and melodic storytelling.

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Biography

• Origin: Based in the Antelope Valley region of California, with Lancaster as the home base.
• Director: Lee Matalon serves as band leader and director. Matalon also teaches at Antelope Valley College, underscoring the ensemble’s strong regional ties.
• Musical Focus: The repertoire centers on jazz standards, swing, tributes, and cabaret-style presentations, blending classic sound with contemporary flair.
• Venues & Residency: Resident Company at Lancaster Performing Arts Center (LPAC) for the 2025–2026 season, aligning studio work, performances, and community outreach.

Discography Highlights

• Standards in the Valley (indie release, 2018) — A collection of jazz standards reimagined with a West Coast sensibility.
• Swingin’ Nights at LPAC (live recording, 2023) — Captures the energy of the ensemble in performance venues around Lancaster.
• Cabaret Gems (compilation, 2021) — A set of cabaret-inspired arrangements featuring lush harmonies and storytelling.