Juilliard Jazz Ensembles

The Juilliard Jazz Ensembles showcase the next generation of jazz artists in a night of small-group performances that balance swing, spontaneity, and serious craft. Drawn from Juilliard’s renowned Jazz Studies program, these student groups are coached by leading performers and educators and regularly appear at premier venues including Dizzy’s Club and the Blue Note, as well as on Juilliard’s own concert stages. Each concert typically features multiple ensembles—often themed around a particular era, composer, or concept—moving from original compositions to fresh takes on music by figures like John Coltrane, Booker Little, Duke Ellington, and more. Expect tight ensemble interplay, standout solos, and an evening that offers a vivid, up-close look at how today’s young musicians are engaging with and extending the jazz tradition.