UA Studio Jazz Ensemble Tickets

The UA Studio Jazz Ensemble (SJE) stands as the flagship big band of the University of Arizona School of Music’s Jazz Studies program, sharing the stage with the Concert Jazz Band as a cornerstone of UA’s jazz education. Since its formation, SJE has built a reputation for bold, cohesive performances that blend academic rigor with professional artistry. The ensemble has historically toured internationally, including two China tours, and has graced prestigious festivals such as ABODA in Phoenix and the Onate Jazz Festival. SJE has collaborated with renowned guest artists like Terell Stafford, Joe Lovano, John Fedchock, Bobby Shew, and Troy Roberts, highlighting its reach and impact on the national jazz scene.

Public records of UA SJE activity highlight on-campus performances in Crowder Hall and off-campus showcases at venues like Hotel Congress and the Fox Tucson Theatre. A notable 2025 engagement featured Gunhild Carling performing with the ensemble at Fox Tucson Theatre on January 25, 2025, underscoring the group’s ongoing collaborations with top-tier talent. The UA Jazz Studies program maintains an extensive media archive, including the on-site track attributed to UA Studio Jazz Ensemble, A Little Minor Booze, serving as a sonic snapshot of the ensemble’s style and ambition.