Green Bay Jazz Fest 2025
Mar 31 – APR 5
The 2025 Green Bay Jazz Festival will take place March 31 – April 5, with specially curated events celebrating Jazz and highlighting the musicians that make the music happen. It continues UW-Green Bay’s 55-year tradition of providing student musicians from around the state with masterclass learning and performance opportunities with UW-Green Bay Professors and musicians.
Don’t miss the headline concert on April 5 at the Weidner Center, featuring Grammy®-nominated composer, arranger, and educator John La Barbera.
Headline Concert
Green Bay Jazz Orchestra
with special guest John La Barbera
Saturday, April 5 | 7:30 PM
EVENT INFO
Green Bay Jazz Orchestra
with special guest John La Barbera
April 5 | 7:30 PM
Experience the classic sounds of the big band era as the Green Bay Jazz Orchestra performs under the direction of special guest, Grammy-nominated composer John La Barbera.
*gUEST ARTIST SUPPORTED IN PART BY HEID MUSIC
ABOUT JOHN LABARBERA
Meet the Guest Artist
John La Barbera is a Grammy ® nominated composer, arranger, and educator whose works have been performed and recorded by groups including The Glenn Miller Orchestra, The Buddy Rich Orchestra, Count Basie, Mel Torme, and Harry James. He is also the Co-Founder of The DIVA Jazz Orchestra and is in demand as a seasoned jazz educator and clinician.
Visit www.JohnLaBarbera.com.
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Student Performers
Green Bay Jazz Fest 2025 continues UW-Green Bay’s 55-year tradition of providing student musicians from around the state with masterclass learning and performance opportunities with UW-Green Bay Professors and musicians.
Jazz Fest Registration Includes Free Tickets to John La Barbera Headlining Concert
Register your student jazz ensemble for Jazz Fest by filling out the registration form, or contact Paulina Chavira at chavirap@uwgb.edu.