With 26 albums and 16 Grammy® nominations, Yellowjackets have spent 43 years redefining jazz. Known for their signature electro-acoustic sound, the group blends innovation with deep jazz roots.
Longtime members Russell Ferrante, William Kennedy, and Bob Mintzer lead this influential ensemble, opening the 36th Purdue Jazz Festival with a performance full of artistry and energy.
Join us for Purdue University's Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Event.
Jazz at Lincoln Center with Wynton Marsalis is a world-renowned ensemble dedicated to preserving and advancing the legacy of jazz.
Led by trumpeter and artistic director Wynton Marsalis, the group blends classic works with new compositions, known for its virtuosic musicianship, innovation, and impact on the modern jazz scene.
STOMP is explosive, provocative, sophisticated, sexy, utterly unique, and appeals to audiences of all ages. The return of the percussive hit also brings some new surprises, with some sections of the show now updated and restructured, and the addition of two new full-scale routines, utilizing props like tractor tire inner tubes and paint cans. STOMP. See what all the noise is about.
Ax and the Hatchetmen are a six-piece indie rock band from Chicago led by Axel Ellis. With energetic shows and horn-driven sound, they’ve grown since 2018 and released new music on Arista Records, including their Constant Change EP featuring Albert Hammond Jr. They’ll bring their high-energy performance to Loeb Playhouse at Purdue on April 8, 2026.
Grammy-winning, multi-platinum rock band Soul Asylum rose from Minneapolis’ punk scene to global fame with Grave Dancers Union and the iconic hit “Runaway Train.” Fans can experience a rare, intimate acoustic performance by Dave Pirner and Ryan Smith when Soul Asylum comes to Loeb Playhouse at Purdue on April 10, 2026.
