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May 7, 2026 | 7:30 pm 9:30 pm

UWM Jazz Ensemble led by Director Dave Bayles performing in Kenilworth Square East Jan Serr Studio.

Date & Time
Thursday, May 7, 2026 (7:30–9:30 p.m.)

Join us for an evening of jazz featuring the UWM Jazz Ensemble, the UWM Afro-Caribbean Jazz Orchestra and the UWM Youth Jazz Ensemble (UJAY).

The UWM Jazz Ensemble focuses on styles from the Swing Era through contemporary composers. The ensemble is open to all UWM undergraduate and graduate music majors, as well as non-music major students. 

The UWM Afro-Caribbean Jazz Orchestra features a Latin percussion section, horns, and vocalists. It performs music by composers such as Tito Puente, Ray Barretto, Sonoro Poncena, Evan Linns, and more. The ensemble was formed in the Fall of 2021 to focus on Afro–Caribbean jazz-influenced music. 

The UWM Youth Jazz Ensemble (UJAY) is a big band that prepares both classic and modern big band charts in weekly rehearsals during the academic year. 

In-person Tickets

General$12
Seniors 65+, *UWM Faculty, Staff, Alumni$10
Youth 17 and Under$8
*UWM Student$8
*PSOA Student (for events in your department)FREE
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Milwaukee, WI 53202

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