Jazz combos are the core of the ASU Jazz Studies program. These exciting small jazz groups allow students to showcase their improvisational skills in a variety of styles including bebop, fusion and avant-garde, while offering a creative outlet for student composers and arrangers. Come see the jazz stars of tomorrow today!
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The Arizona State University Jazz Program launches its 2025–26 season with a powerful evening of music featuring the ASU Concert Jazz Band, the acclaimed ASU Jazz Faculty, and two world-renowned guest artists: drummer Lewis Nash and trombonist Wycliffe Gordon.
The ASU Jazz Combos lead off with contemporary small group selections as well as vintage classics. The ASU Latin Jazz Band will follow with a program of the here and now as well as the best of African-Cuban roots.
Tickets available at The Nash at https://thenash.org/ .
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Experience the artistry of the ASU Classical Guitar Studio in an exciting evening of guitar music, featuring a dynamic mix of solos, small ensembles, and a powerful full guitar orchestra. From intimate melodies to bold ensemble works, this program celebrates the rich traditions and expressive possibilities of the guitar.
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Experience the groundbreaking artistry of Paul Galbraith, renowned for his innovative 8-string guitar and profound musical interpretations. In this rare solo appearance, Galbraith brings new dimensions to classical masterworks, blending technical brilliance with deep emotional insight. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness one of the world’s most visionary guitarists live in concert.
Co-sponsored by the Phoenix Guitar Society.
Why are women still underrepresented in comedy lineups, TV writers rooms, and Netflix specials? Do you have to be “pretty,” “ugly,” or “old” to succeed as a woman in comedy or just better than everyone else? This event goes behind the curtain of the comedy industry to examine how gender bias, beauty standards, and ageism affect who gets booked and who gets famous. Bringing together local Phoenix area women comedians, this panel and workshop hybrid explores how gatekeeping, audience expectations, and industry economics shape the careers of women in comedy.
ASU Piano Professor Cathal Breslin presents a faculty recital of solo piano music, followed by the original version of Holst's The Planets for two pianos, performed with 7 different pianists in a multimedia experience featuring the Planets Film by NASA.
Join the McLin/Campbell duo as they celebrate 35 years performing together with a program featuring works by Brahms, Zwillich, and Korngold.
All ticket sales are ONLINE ONLY and open three weeks prior to event dates. There will be no in-person sales at the event. Please purchase tickets in advance. Guests who do not have a ticket at the door will be directed to purchase them online. Additional ticket service fees apply to every purchase.
Join us for an evening of meaningful and moving stories written for and about veterans at our annual Veteran Storytelling Event. Hosted in partnership with Phoenix Poet Laureate Rosemarie Dombrowski, this special night will take place at the Songbird Tea and Coffee House near the Downtown Phoenix campus. Enjoy refreshments provided by Songbird and our office as we gather in community to honor veteran voices.
For the third year in a row, the Office for Veteran and Military Academic Engagement will be hosting a dedicated military ofrenda as part of the Día de los Muertos celebrations on the Polytechnic campus. We invite students, faculty, and staff to contribute photos and memorabilia honoring their friends and family members who served in the military.
Our ofrenda will be displayed starting the week prior to our Día de los Muertos event on October 30 at 4 PM in the Polytechnic Student Union. We welcome:
Copies of photos or framed photos