05/01/2026
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University of Alabama Department of Jazz Studies
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The Department of Jazz Studies at the University of Alabama is directed by Chris Kozak.
Here you will find up-to-date information regarding the department as well as upcoming performance dates for all of our ensembles, including:
- Jazz Ensembles I and II
- Jazz Standards Combo, & other Combos
- Crimson Slides (Jazz Trombone Ensemble)
- Faculty Jazz Combo
- Jazz Studies Student Recitals
- Guest Artists
Jazz Studies Faculty:
Christopher Kozak – Associate Professor and Director of
05/01/2026
04/21/2026
Congratulations to our Jazz Combo/Jazz Ensemble members on being invited to perform!
Students from our jazz department have been busy!
On Thursday, April 9, several members of the University of Alabama Jazz Ensemble & Jazz Combo performed for U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor at the Albritton Lecture series for the University of Alabama School of Law. Other prestigious members of the audience included University of Alabama Chancellor Sid J. Trant, President Mohler, the Provost, and seven University of Alabama Deans.
The performers included Chris Wilson (Trumpet), Reggie Robinson (Keys), Carlos Lee (Bass), and Trey Lomax (Drums).
Thank you and Roll Tide to these incredible students for representing the very best of what our school has to offer to such distinguished guests! We are so proud of your hard work and dedication to your craft!
04/01/2026
04/01/2026
Our Jazz Lab Band and Jazz Combo put on a great concert last night!
02/19/2026
We are looking forward to our Chamber Jazz Concert, Thursday 2/19 featuring Jazz Ensemble alum, Megan Baker on Clarinet.
We hope you can join us for what is sure to be a Swingin' night!
Don't miss the "The Swingin' Sounds of the Jazz Big Band" with the University of Alabama Jazz Ensemble next Thursday night, February 19, at 7:30 p.m. in Moody Concert Hall!
Come enjoy the music of Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Tommy Dorsey, and more!
Special Guest Megan Baker, Clarinet, will be a featured soloist. Also soloing will be Torren Kasper, Trombone, and Wilson Korecky on JAZZ VIBRAPHONE!!!!
FREE ADMISSION!!!! ROLL TIDE!!!!
12/24/2025
12/24/2025
A little snippet of the Carpenters Medley we did for Hilaritas this year. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all!
11/20/2025
The University of Alabama Jazz Ensemble is on a run-out to visit Stacy Morris and perform at Northeast Alabama Community College! We're excited to present to the students and community of Fyffe, AL!
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