Syracuse University Faculty Ensemble

Syracuse University’s Setnor School of Music Jazz and Commercial Music ensembles to perform at Syracuse’s National Grid Jazz Fest 2023!  

In its 37th year, Jazz Fest is the largest free jazz festival in the northeast. This year, the festival spans from June 21-25 in venues throughout Syracuse festival and will feature headliners Gladys Knight and Herbie Hancock, along with an incredible roster of artists throughout the festival. Performing in this amazing line up are two ensembles from Syracuse University.

Syracuse University Faculty Ensemble are members of the Setnor School of Music Jazz and Commercial Music department faculty and alumni, and have worked with Maynard Ferguson, Michael Brecker, Ryanito, Joe Lovano, and Jimmy Heath. Their performances will feature new arrangements and compositions. The group is musical director and saxophonist Mike Dubaniewicz, John Hasselback III on trumpet, Daniel Mach-Holt on trombone, Nick Abelgore on keyboards, Rick Balestra on guitar, Matt Vacanti on bass, and Allen Ward on drums.

The group performs on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at 4 pm in Clinton Square Syracuse Jazz Fest – Saturday

For more information: www.syracusejazzfest.com and for full event schedule, visit Syracuse Jazz Fest – Syracuse Jazz Fest 2023 The Jazz Ensemble performs.