Reno Jazz Festival

Daytime clinics and performances

Participants and attendees have access to two full days of daytime performances and jazz clinics, covering a range of topics presented by accomplished jazz musicians and Artist Educators from around the nation.

Jam sessions

Festival participants have the chance to collaborate and improvise alongside peers on Thursday at the Student Jam. Friday evening, professional musicians, Artist Educators and sometimes Festival headliners host a top-caliber session that has been know to extend into the early morning.

Festival Showcase

The Festival Showcase finale features a curated selection of student performances that showcase creativity, innovation, fresh perspectives and exceptional sound.

Student performance and review

Students perform for renowned Artist Educators during a 55-minute Performance Review. Each ensemble performs selections of its own choice and receives on-the-spot coaching and feedback immediately afterward.

Schedule of Events:

8 am-5 pm: Student performances
Various locations in Church Fine Arts, University Foundation Arts Building, Joe Crowley Student Union

7:30 pm: Festival headliner, GEORGE
Location: Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts

10 pm: Pro Jam Session
Location: Laughing Planet, located across from the University campus at 941 N. Virginia Street.