The largest event of its kind in the nation, the UNC Greeley Jazz Festival brings together internationally recognized artists, jazz lovers, award-winning clinicians, and over 250 college, high school, and middle school big bands, combos, and jazz vocal groups from across the country. Each year, over 7,500 participants enjoy main stage concerts, after-hours sessions, non-competitive daytime performances, and educational workshops.

Mainstage Lineup
April 20, 2023
4:30pm & 7:30pm: Carmen Sings Carmen!
M-Pact
Grammy nominee and legendary jazz vocalist Carmen Bradford joins forces with UNC Jazz Lab Band I to celebrate the music of iconic vocalist Carmen McRae with new arrangements of some of her most popular songs. Cutting-edge vocal group m-pact also takes the stage with their smooth soul, vocal acrobatics, sophisticated harmonies, and innovative orchestration that is sure to make for an indescribable experience.

April 21, 2023
4:30pm & 7:30pm: Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band
The exciting, Grammy Award-winning big band returns to UNC for what is sure to be a crowd-pleasing, unforgettable experience! This eighteen-player L.A. sensation establishes the big band tradition in this century with their original sound and Goodwin’s “witty, intricate, and hard-swinging” arrangements that combine jazz with almost any other musical style.

April 22, 2023
4:30pm: The Zaremba Jazz Fellowship
Composer, band leader, and saxophonist Drew Zaremba assembles his band of all-stars for this final concert! Alongside Zaremba’s own passionate conducting and fiery performing, special guests Melissa Aldana (saxophone) and Wayne Bergeron (trumpet) take this concert to the next level.

Date: April 20 - 22, 2023

Hours:
Thursday & Friday: 4:30pm & 7:30pm
Saturday: 4:30pm

Location: UNC Campus Commons - 1051 22nd St Greeley, CO 80631

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