On April 4th, Jazz I performed alongside Grammy Award-Winning Jazz Vocalist, Carmen Bradford in the Annual Jazz Festival. This event is part of the 2025 Kaleidoscope Series.

In the fall, Jazz Ensemble I will release a recording of big band arrangements of Allman Brothers songs, featuring guest artists Wycliffe Gordon, Ashlin Parker, Carmen Bradford, and Jaimoe, the last surviving member of the Allman Brothers Band. 

From performing with Grammy-winning artists to exploring Cuban jazz traditions, the future looks bright for Jax State Jazz—one of the most dynamic and growing programs in the country.