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The Soka Jazz Festival is a flagship jazz event presented at the Soka Performing Arts Center on the Soka University campus in Aliso Viejo, California. Known for its world-jazz influences and cross-genre explorations, the festival spotlights traditional jazz alongside Latin and global music idioms. Although 2025 has no publicly listed edition, the Center’s calendar continues to host premier jazz programs and world-music events that attract discerning fans from Orange County and the greater Los Angeles area. Secure your seats through us for upcoming performances at this intimate venue.

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Explore the Soka Jazz Festival’s heritage and its ongoing role in nurturing innovative jazz artists. For the latest tours and appearances by performers connected to Soka, follow official updates from the Soka Performing Arts Center and its channels. We’ve got you covered with reliable access to tickets and concert details—no fuss, just straightforward, trustworthy service.

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Quick Facts About Soka Jazz Festival

  • Origin and venue: The festival took place at Soka Performing Arts Center on the Soka University campus in Aliso Viejo, CA (1 University Dr.).
  • 2018 lineup and approach: The 2018 edition showcased a world-jazz-influenced program with artists such as Mike Garson, Roni Ben-Hur Quartet, Sara Gazarek & Josh Nelson, and Miguel Zenón Quartet, performing standards and original compositions.
  • Genre and style: Jazz-focused with cross-genre/world-jazz elements; the festival highlighted both traditional jazz and explorations across Latin and other world music idioms.
  • Major awards/achievements: Miguel Zenón is a multiple Grammy Award nominee, illustrating the festival’s alignment with highly acclaimed jazz artists. ([voiceofoc.org](https://voiceofoc.org/2018/09/soka-universitys-jazz-festival-packs-a-world-into-three-days/))
  • 2025 status and programming: No publicly listed 2025 edition of 'Soka Jazz Festival'; the Soka Performing Arts Center calendar for 2025–2026 includes other Jazz Monsters and world-music events (e.g., Jungle Fire on Aug 8, 2025 and Festival of Tabla on Aug 16–17, 2025). ([soka.edu](https://www.soka.edu/pac/?utm_source=openai))
  • Social media presence: Soka Performing Arts Center maintains official social channels (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Spotify) linked via its Linktree. ([linktr.ee](https://linktr.ee/sokapac?utm_source=openai))

Explore the Soka Jazz Festival’s heritage and its ongoing role in nurturing innovative jazz artists. For the latest tours and appearances by performers connected to Soka, follow official updates from the Soka Performing Arts Center and its channels. We’ve got you covered with reliable access to tickets and concert details—no fuss, just straightforward, trustworthy service.

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