University of Texas Jazz

04/17/2026

Tickets still available for our show next Tuesday at Parker Jazz Club!!

The University of Texas Jazz Orchestra led by Diego Rivera! The University of Texas Jazz Orchestra is the premier jazz ensemble of the Butler School of Music. Grounded in the jazz tradition, the ensemble prepares students for professional careers as creative and versatile musicians. Its repertoire i...

04/09/2026

Tonight’s 2026 Longhorn Jazz Festival concert featuring Melissa Aldana, tenor saxophone, is almost sold out. If you plan to attend, please purchase your tickets in advance, as we may not be able to accommodate walk-ups.

03/27/2026

Next week, the University of Texas Jazz Studies program welcomes the 2026 Longhorn Jazz Festival guest artist, Melissa Aldana, to campus. On Friday, April 3rd, the UT Jazz Faculty will perform with Ms. Aldana at Monks Jazz Club. Get your tickets now for this very special performance!
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Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for UT Jazz Faculty feat. Melissa Aldana! Melissa Aldana – Saxophone, Guest Artist UT Jazz Studies Faculty: Diego Rivera – Saxophone, Artistic Director Michael Sailors – Trumpet Paul Deemer – Trombone Jacob Wise – Guitar Ross Margitza .....

02/16/2026

Looking forward to welcoming the great Peter Bernstein to campus this week!!!

01/15/2026

In this week's episode, we talk to Director of Jazz Studies Diego Rivera about being accepted to the 2026 National Collegiate Jazz Championship. We discuss the history of the Jazz Championship and what the Jazz Orchestra will encounter when they arrive in New York to compete.

In this episode, we talk to Director of Jazz Studies Diego Rivera about being accepted to the 2026 National Collegiate Jazz Championship. We discuss the hist...