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Cal Poly Fall Jazz Concert: Sounds of Rhythm
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Friday, Nov. 14, 2025
7:30 p.m., Performing Arts Center
Titled “Sounds of Rhythm,” the concert will feature performances by Cal Poly’s Vocal Jazz Ensemble, University Jazz Band and four Jazz Combos.
The Vocal Jazz Ensemble will perform “Look for the Silver Lining” by Jerome Kern, “Sugar” by Stanley Turrentine, and Kirby Shaw’s arrangement of Erroll Garner’s “Misty.”
The Jazz Combos will perform a mix of standards and original student arrangements, plus Latin works including Alberto Domínguez’ “Frenesí,” and an arrangement by Poncho Sanchez and Mongo Santamaría of Herbie Hancock’s “Watermelon Man.” The University Jazz Band will play Frank Foster’s “Shiny Stockings” — one of the iconic pieces from the Count Basie Orchestra’s body of works — plus selections by Rob McConnell, Melba Liston and Tom Kubis.
Jamaal Baptiste directs the University Jazz Band and Vocal Jazz Ensemble, and Dylan Johnson directs the Jazz Combos.
Tickets ($17 and $22 general, $12 students and Jazz Federation members)
Cal Poly Jazz Combos Showcase
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Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025
7:30 p.m., Performing Arts Center Pavilion
Cal Poly's jazz combos will perform classic jazz repertoire as well as original student compositions. Dylan Johnson, director.
Free
Cal Poly Winter Jazz Concert: Sounds of Groove
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Friday, Feb. 27, 2026
7:30 p.m., Performing Arts Center
The concert will feature performances by various jazz ensembles, including the University Jazz Band and Vocal Jazz Ensemble, directed by Jamaal Baptiste; and the Jazz Combos, directed by Dylan Johnson.
Tickets ($17 and $22 general, $12 students and Jazz Federation members)
Cal Poly Jazz Combos Showcase
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Thursday, March 5, 2026
7:30 p.m., Performing Arts Center Pavilion
Cal Poly's jazz combos will perform classic jazz repertoire as well as original student compositions. Dylan Johnson, director.
Free
Cal Poly Jazz Combos Showcase
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Thursday, May 21, 2026
7:30 p.m., Performing Arts Center Pavilion
Cal Poly's jazz combos will perform classic jazz repertoire as well as original student compositions. Dylan Johnson, director.
Free
Cal Poly Spring Jazz Concert: Sounds of Harmony
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Friday, June 5, 2025
7:30 p.m., Spanos Theatre
The concert will feature performances by various jazz ensembles, including the University Jazz Band and Vocal Jazz Ensemble, directed by Jamaal Baptiste; and the Jazz Combos, directed by Dylan Johnson.
Tickets ($22 general, $12 students and Jazz Federation members)