04/15/2026
PAUSD 48th Annual Jazz Guest Artist Concert
Join us for an unforgettable evening of jazz as we welcome guest artist Carl Schultz alongside the Gunn Jazz Bands and Paly Jazz Band!
Friday, April 17
7:30 PM
Concert is FREE and open to the public
Spangenberg Theater, Gunn High School
Carl Schultz brings an incredible depth of experience to the stage. A former touring member of the The Glenn Miller Orchestra, with nearly 1,000 performances worldwide, he is also featured on Live in Tokyo. His career spans performances with leading modern jazz ensembles including Brad Goode’s Polytonal Big Band, The Lars Halle Orchestra, Norman David and the Eleventet, and Slowbern.
Dr. Schultz earned his Doctorate of Musical Arts from the University of Colorado, where he began key collaborations with artists like Art Lande and Brad Goode. Now based in Santa Clara, he serves as Director of Jazz Studies at Santa Clara University.
He is currently celebrating his newest release, The Road to Trantor, an imaginative, science fiction, inspired suite influenced by the works of Isaac Asimov, featuring a stellar lineup of collaborators and innovative use of electronic effects.
Don’t miss this exciting collaboration between professional artist and student musicians - an evening of big band energy, creativity, and world-class jazz!
