Jazz Houston:

A PERFORMING AND PRESENTING ARTS ORGANIZATION

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23

UNITY OF HOUSTON

LEGACY AMPLIFIED: OSCAR PETERSON CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
Featuring ELEW and the Jazz Houston Septet

Duke Ellington called Oscar Peterson the Maharaja of the keyboard. For his centennial, ELEW and the Jazz Houston Septet, led by Artistic Director Vincent Gardner, play eight new arrangements of his music, written for this concert.

Doors open at 6:00 with the full Jazz Houston Youth Orchestra in the lobby. Concert at 7:00. Tickets $25 to $85. Free parking.

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It all started with a vision…

To create a vibrant organization that explores the entirety of jazz while preserving and promoting the music for the greater Houston community and beyond.

To regularly lead community educational opportunities for children and adults including workshops, public school programs, and educational residencies.

And to showcase the diverse musical and cultural heritage of Houston, by collaborating with artists from other genres including Gospel, Pop, Orchestral Music, and R&B. 

And it sprouted because of you!

Your support has a direct impact on ensuring that Jazz Houston can continue to achieve our mission to promotes the cultivation of jazz music globally through Performance, Education, and Community Outreach, and honors the Houstonians and Texans who have and continue to be major contributors to Jazz through the celebration of their legacies and the performance of their works. 

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Dan, Parent

“From the start I was impressed with the professionalism and passion of the music directors.”

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Ajani, Student

“Jazz Houston’s support is opening so many doors for young musicians like myself, and I am forever grateful for the impact this program has had on my journey through high school.”

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