St. Olaf Jazz I Concert

St. Olaf Jazz I, led by Associate Professor of Music Joseph L. Jefferson, presents a concert. The band showcases a wide range of musical styles such as swing, be-bop, funk, fusion, salsa, Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, and New Orleans grooves at every performance. St. Olaf Jazz I was voted the “Best College or University Big Band” by Downbeat Magazine in May 2011, and was awarded “Outstanding Performance by Large Undergraduate Jazz Ensemble” by the publication in 2019. This event is free and open to the public.