The University of Texas Jazz Orchestra Tickets

The University of Texas Jazz Orchestra (UTJO) is the premier jazz ensemble at the UT Austin Butler School of Music. Made up of talented student composers and arrangers from UT, UTJO blends rigorous training with creative experimentation, delivering performance-ready jazz with depth and imagination. As a cornerstone of UT Austin's jazz ecosystem, UTJO collaborates with renowned visiting artists and engages in dynamic national and international tours, showcasing the next generation of jazz masters to audiences around the world.

Whether you’re looking to secure seats for a home-court performance in Austin or planning to follow the group on tour, we’ve got you covered with reliable, straightforward access to upcoming performances and fresh archival releases.

Past highlights include European appearances on the Montreux and North Sea Jazz circuits in 2017, and a continued advocacy for contemporary jazz through collaborations with industry-leading artists like Conrad Herwig, Jason Moran, Michael Brecker, and Maria Schneider. UTJO’s discography features landmark releases such as Loose Ends (1990), Sixth Floor Jazz (1997), Once in a Blue Moon (2000), and In The Thick of It (2011). A 2025 Japan tour is planned with stops in Osaka, Tokyo, and other major cities, offering fans a chance to experience UTJO’s evolving sound on an international stage.

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