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Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
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.
Yellowjackets
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.
Hadestown Coming to Purdue February 6, 2025
Hadestown, the winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards® including Best New Musical and the 2020 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Theater Album, will come to Purdue University on February 6, 2025 at 7:30pm in Elliott Hall of Music.
The Mingus Big Band to Headline the 35th Annual Purdue Jazz Festival
The Mingus Big Band, one of the most influential ensembles in contemporary jazz, will perform at Purdue University on January 23, 2025 at 8:00pm in Loeb Playhouse.
Discover Rising Jazz Piano Star Isaiah J. Thompson at Purdue’s Loeb Playhouse
Join The Isaiah J. Thompson Quartet for an extraordinary evening of jazz at Purdue’s Loeb Playhouse on October 12, 2024. Led by award-winning pianist Isaiah J. Thompson, the quartet features David Alvarez III on drums, Julian Lee on saxophone, and Sebastian Rios on bass. Together, they bring a dynamic, soulful performance that blends jazz tradition with innovation. Don’t miss this unforgettable night of piano, bass, drums, and sax!
The Isaiah J. Thompson Quartet
Discover the rising star of jazz, Isaiah J. Thompson, winner of the 2023 American Pianists Awards. Coming to Purdue on October 12, 2024.
Mingus Big Band
Experience the 14-piece Mingus Big Band live at the 2025 Purdue Jazz Festival, celebrating jazz legend Charles Mingus. Coming to Purdue on January 24, 2025.
Beyond the Spotlight: A Conversation with Lakecia Benjamin
Educator Judd Danby talks with GRAMMY-nominated saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin about her musical roots, pursuing mentors, her album Phoenix, and overcoming fears. Lakecia headlines Purdue’s 2024 Jazz Fest on Jan. 19, 2024.
Grammy Nominee Lakecia Benjamin Comes to Purdue on January 19
Blending traditional jazz with elements of hip-hop and soul, Lakecia’s music defies boundaries. Her magnetic stage presence and the fiery embrace of her saxophone have earned her global acclaim, sharing stages with legends like Stevie Wonder, Alicia Keys, and The Roots.
Convos Alums Shine at the 2024 Grammy Awards
At Purdue Convocations, we take pride in showcasing incredible talent from various artistic fields. This year, we are overjoyed to see more than 40 of our past performers receiving well-deserved nominations for the prestigious Grammy Awards.
The Emmet Cohen Trio Returns to Purdue on November 18
Emmet Cohen is one of his generation’s pivotal figures in music and the related arts. Leader of the Emmet Cohen Trio and creator of the Masters Legacy Series, he is an internationally acclaimed jazz artist, a dedicated educator, the winner of the 2019 American Pianists Awards, and a finalist in the 2011 Thelonious Monk International Piano Competition.
Emmet Cohen Trio & Friends
Dynamic and charismatic, Emmet Cohen, an internationally acclaimed jazz pianist and music educator, returns for an energetic live performance.
