Starting this fall, jazz music fans will have more than twice the number of opportunities to enjoy performances at Northwestern as the Bienen School of Music increases its jazz concert offerings from three per academic quarter to seven.
Continue reading on Northwestern NowDerrick Gardner appointed Director of Jazz Studies
April 18, 2024
Jazz trumpeter Derrick Gardner has been appointed Director of Jazz Studies at the Bienen School of Music. He has served as Interim Director of Jazz Studies since September 2022.
Discover fresh jazz listening experiences
September 29, 2023
Starting this fall, jazz music fans will have more than twice the number of opportunities to enjoy performances at Northwestern as the Bienen School of Music increases its jazz concert offerings from three per academic quarter to seven.
Two students among DownBeat award winners
May 18, 2021
Bienen School of Music jazz students Albert Kuo and Darsan Swaroop Bellie are among the winners of DownBeat magazine’s 44th Annual Student Music Awards.
Alumni Spotlight: Matt Martin
February 5, 2021
Matt Martin ‘07 earned his bachelor’s degrees in jazz studies and political science from Northwestern. He is currently serving his first term as alderman of the 47th Ward in Chicago. Learn more in this Alumni Spotlight feature.
How This Top Jazz Drummer Spends His Sundays
November 8, 2019
Willie Jones, Bienen School lecturer of jazz percussion, is featured in the New York Times.