Jumaane Smith: Louis! Louis! Louis!

Jazz trumpeter, vocalist, and composer Jumaane Smith has performed on 5 GRAMMY Award- winning records (selling more than 60 million copies), 2 Emmy Award-nominated TV performances, the GRAMMY Awards with Stevie Wonder, in Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story (trumpet solo actor), at The White House, on the Today Show, Tonight Show, Oprah, Good Morning America, and American Idol.

Jumaane has spent the last 17 years touring and recording with Michael Bublé as lead trumpeter and vocalist, was a member of Harry Connick Jr.’s house band for the syndicated daytime TV show “Harry,” and the featured guest soloist for Jackie Evancho’s, “Songs of the Silver Screen” world tour backed by a 60-piece symphony orchestra.

Jumaane has toured with his own band to such world-class venues as Jazz At Lincoln Center, Vail Jazz Festival, Java Jazz Festival, Loew’s Regency, North Star Festival, Joe’s Pub, Rochester International Jazz Festival, Catalina Island Jazz Festival, and many more. This amazing musician has worked with legends such as Quincy Jones, Herbie Hancock, Aretha Franklin, Christian McBride, Barbra Streisand, and many more. As a full scholarship recipient at the Juilliard School of Music’s Jazz Studies program, he was blessed to have Wynton Marsalis as his primary trumpet teacher.

His critically-acclaimed debut album, “I Only Have Eyes For You,” features special guests Michael Bublé, Jackie Evancho, and Naturally 7, and his sophomore album, “When You’re Smiling,” was released to much praise.

Louis! Louis! Louis! will celebrate the origins of jump blues and jazz by honoring the three famous Louis – Louis Armstrong, Louis Prima, and Louis Jordan – with thrilling renditions of timeless classics and new works by Smith himself.

MU Students can receive up to one (1) free ticket with a valid MU ID. MU discounts are NOT available online and must be made in-person or by calling any box office location. Advanced ticket reservations are strongly encouraged. MU discount tickets are subject to availability on the day of the event.

SOLD OUT – Squirrel Nut Zippers: Christmas Caravan

This performance is sold out.

A joyous and raucous departure from traditional Christmas shows! From heartwarming ballads to boisterous dance tunes, the Squirrel Nut Zippers’ Christmas Caravan tour conjures an atmosphere nestled somewhere between the wondrous lights of the holidays and the backroom din of a speakeasy. Inspired by 1920s jazz, klezmer, and old time music, the Squirrel Nut Zippers will perform the best of Christmas past as well as selections from the their holiday album, Christmas Caravan. A must-see holiday gift for any music lover!

Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents: New Orleans Songbook

Experience the soul of New Orleans and the spirit of Mardi Gras, celebrating the composers and inspired songs of the Crescent City—the historic epicenter of jazz. From Jelly Roll Morton and Louis Armstrong to Ellis Marsalis and James Black, New Orleans has long been an apex of innovation and inspiration. With world-class musicians and infectious energy, New Orleans Songbook immerses audiences in the captivating and timeless spirit of this vibrant city.

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When You Wish Upon a Star – A Jazz Tribute to 100 Years of Disney

Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate 100 years of Disney through the lens of Jazz. From Snow White to Lady and the Tramp, Mary Poppins and Toy Story to The Jungle Book, popular songs from these famous films have been interpreted and recorded by Disney music fans such as Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis, Dave Brubeck, Dianne Reeves and many more. “Someday My Prince Will Come,” “He’s a Tramp,” “Everybody Wants to be a Cat” and “The Bare Necessities” are just a few of the iconic songs which will be celebrated as we look back on the impact of jazz on 100 years of Disney magic!

When You Wish Upon a Star will be performed by the newly created house band of The National Jazz Museum in Harlem, featuring pianist and musical director, Sean Mason, and vocalists Georgia Heers and Sasha Dobson, who will bring these famous songs to life.

*Presented in partnership with Robert Bowman and Christine Kennedy.
This production is not affiliated with, sponsored, or authorized by the Walt Disney Company

The Swingin’ Jazz Nutcracker Suite

The Pennsylvania Jazz Alliance & The Scranton Jazz Festival presents: The Swinging Jazz Nutcracker Suite performed by the Emmy nominated Scranton Jazz Festival Big Band with music arranged and imagined by Milton “Shorty” Rogers and Duke Ellington. This exciting 17-piece jazz orchestra will take you on a holiday journey transporting you back to Big Band era – all the while dancing in your seat and experiencing that swinging brassy sound with clever insightful story narration.

Audiences will hear the incredible melodies of Tchaikovsky re imagined by two great jazz master composers, arrangers Shorty Rogers and Duke. Amazing jazz versions of the Sugar Plum Fairy, Waltz of The Flowers, The Arabian Dance and The Tea Dance now exist, to name a few. Enjoy this unique holiday production under the direction of Maestro Marko Marcinko. 