Jazz Ensembles

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This concert showcases the wonderful talents of our jazz and improvisation cohort, with performances by both advanced and intermediate jazz ensembles and the jazz orchestra.

Advanced Jazz Ensemble | The AJE explores established and exciting new trends in jazz music and its many stylistic offshoots. It comprises of students who are experienced in jazz improvisation and performance.

Intermediate Jazz Ensemble | The IJE comprises students with some practical experience in jazz improvisation and a good knowledge of chordal harmony and associated scales/modes. The ensemble aims to deepen their understanding of jazz improvisational practice through the performance of pieces carefully chosen in a range of jazz-related styles.

Jazz Orchestra | UNSW Jazz Orchestra is a dynamic ensemble that plays jazz big band repertoire in a range of styles, including Australian compositions, primarily by female composers. An exciting aspect of the group’s activities is premiering UNSW student compositions.

This event is presented by the School of the Arts & Media with assistance from the Esme Timbery Creative Practice Lab.

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