Jazz Mini Festival
MAY 3 – 14, 2027
JOIN THE EXCITEMENT
Now in its third year, the Jazz Mini-Festival brings the best jazz musicians in the country to The Conrad in a weeklong celebration of concerts, lectures, and engagement events. Following this season’s Jazz Series theme “IN TRIBUTE”, the Jazz Mini-Festival honors foundational jazz legends Duke Ellington and James Reese Europe who charted the course of the artform.
The festival also recognizes amazing musicians defining contemporary jazz today–including trailblazers such as the all-female ensemble ARTEMIS and Lakecia Benjamin. New this year, dance joins party, with Alonzo King LINES Ballet’s tribute in movement to Alice Coltrane.
Every year the Jazz Mini-Festival grows in popularity, don’t wait to get your seats!
DEEPEN YOUR MUSICAL APPRECIATION
Through a rich series of artist interviews and expert-led discussions – and concerts happening all week – take this opportunity to dive into the vibrant history of jazz.
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FESTIVAL INCLUDES
Thursday, May 6 • 7:30 PM @ The Baker-Baum Concert Hall
Jason Moran presents The Music of Duke Ellington: My Heart Sings
Celebrate and honor the life of jazz legend Duke Ellington–a legendary musician who redefined jazz.
Thursday, May 6 · 7:30 PM
Friday, May 7 • 7:30 PM @ The Baker-Baum Concert Hall
ARTEMIS
This multinational collective of virtuosos brings bold originals, inspired arrangements, and a radiant, cliche-free spirit to a performance that celebrates the full brilliance of modern jazz.
Friday, May 7 · 7:30 PM
Saturday, May 8 • 7:30 PM @ The Baker-Baum Concert Hall
Jason Moran & the Harlem Hellfighters
Jazz pianist Jason Moran will be joined by a 10-piece ensemble including a rhythm and horn section in a moving tribute to ragtime and jazz pioneer James Reese Europe.
Saturday, May 8 · 7:30 PM
Friday, May 14 • 5:30 PM & 8 PM @ The JAI
Lakecia Benjamin
Five-time GRAMMY® nominee Lakecia Benjamin is an alto saxophonist, MC, and bandleader known for her captivating live performances and her unique meld of R&B, jazz, and funk.
Friday, May 14 · 5:30 PM & 8 PM
Saturday, May 15 • 7:30 PM @ San Diego Civic Theatre
Alonzo King LINES Ballet
Visionary choreographer Alonzo King sets Maurice Ravel’s enchanting Mother Goose alongside Ode to Alice, inspired by the transcendent artistry of Alice Coltrane.
Saturday, May 15 · 7:30 PM
JAZZ MINI-FESTIVAL LEARNING & ENGAGEMENT EVENTS
This Jazz Mini-Festival invites audiences to connect with the artists on a deeper level through a series of intriguing Learning & Engagement events! Enjoy interviews and expert-led discussions on how the great jazz titans influenced their music and shaped the evolution of jazz.
To Be Announced Soon!
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