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Get a 20% discount when purchasing to four or more Music Department events sold through the Cal Poly Ticket Office. Cal Poly faculty and staff receive 20% discount for any Music Department event sold through the ticket office. Prices are inclusive of all fees.

Cal Poly Jazz Combos Showcase

jazz comboFriday, Nov. 15, 2024
7:30 p.m., Davidson Music Center, Room 218

Cal Poly's jazz combos will perform classic jazz repertoire as well as original student compositions. Dylan Johnson, director.

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Cal Poly Fall Jazz Concert: Sounds of Rhythm

six musiciansThursday, Nov. 21, 2024
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.

The Vocal Jazz Ensemble will begin the evening with a selection of a cappella pieces and arrangements by Gene Puerling, Darmon Meader, Kerry Marsh and others.

The Jazz Combos will showcase a variety of jazz classics, student arrangements and contemporary songs adapted for small jazz ensembles.

The University Jazz Band will conclude the night with notable big band masterworks by composers such as Duke Ellington, Thad Jones, Maria Schneider and Bill Holman.

Tickets ($22 general, $12 students and Jazz Federation members)


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Cal Poly Winter Jazz Concert: Sounds of Groove

vocal jazz ensembleFriday, Feb. 21, 2025
7:30 p.m., Performing Arts Center

Tickets ($17 and $22 general, $12 students and Jazz Federation members)

 

 

 

 

 

 


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Cal Poly Jazz Combos Showcase

drummer and bassistFriday, March 7, 2025
7:30 p.m., Davidson Music Center, Room 218

Cal Poly's jazz combos will perform classic jazz repertoire as well as original student compositions. Dylan Johnson, director.

Free

 

 

 

 


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Cal Poly Jazz Combos Showcase

trumpeter and baritone saxophonistFriday, May 23, 2025
7:30 p.m., Davidson Music Center, Room 218

Cal Poly's jazz combos will perform classic jazz repertoire as well as original student compositions. Dylan Johnson, director.

Free

 

 

 

 


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Cal Poly Spring Jazz Concert: Sounds of Harmony

big bandFriday, June 6, 2025
7:30 p.m., Spanos Theatre

Tickets ($22 general, $12 students and Jazz Federation members)

 

 

 

 

 

 


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