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UNC•Greeley Jazz Festival

April 24-26, 2025

The largest event of its kind in the nation, the UNC•Greeley Jazz Festival brings together internationally recognized artists, jazz lovers, award-winning clinicians, and over 150 college, high school, and middle school big bands, combos, and jazz vocal groups from across the country. Each year, over 4,000 participants enjoy main stage concerts, after-hours sessions, non-competitive daytime performances, and educational workshops.

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School Performances

Elevate your ensemble with a performance and feedback clinic with one of the region’s top jazz musicians. Open to big bands, combos, vocal jazz ensembles, and modern bands of all levels.  


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2025  Mainstage Lineup

Thursday, April 24, 2025 | 4:30pm & 7:30pm

Jazz, Latin & Pop Crossover Artist Lucía
+ Trombonist Wycliffe Gordon

Up and coming vocalist Lucía Gutierrez Rebolloso takes the stage ahead of the inimitable Wycliffe Gordon and the award-winning Compass Jazz Orchestra. Lucía’s singular artistic vision bridges the gaps between Jazz, Latin, and Pop, and with Gordon’s unique vocal style and deep connection to the blues, this promises to be a soulful musical experience for all. 


Friday, April 25, 2025 | 4:30pm & 7:30pm

Count Basie Orchestra

Jazz grandeur and excellence are personified as the legendary institution the Count Basie Orchestra fills the stage with their truly unique and swinging style that has persisted throughout jazz history.


Saturday, April 26, 2025 | 4:30pm

Sullivan Fortner, Solo Piano
+ the Jazz Festival All-Star Big Band 
featuring Trumpeter Wayne Bergeron

Grammy Award-winning pianist Sullivan Fortner brings his uncompromising individualism to the solo piano to open this finale concert. The Jazz Festival All-Star Big Band sweeps in next joined by legendary trumpeter Wayne Bergeron, “a once in a lifetime lead trumpet player.”


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Masterclasses, Workshops & More!

Discover nationally renowned clinicians and artists’ approach to improvisation, arranging, pedagogy, business, rehearsing, practicing and more during these free clinics and masterclasses. Thursday through Saturday. 

Pictured: 2022 Artist Meet & Greet with Sheila Jordan

 

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Contact

 
UNC•Greeley Jazz Festival

(970) 351-1132

JAZZ.FEST@UNCO.EDU

UNC Box Office

(970) 351-4849

tickets.unco.edu