Performance Programs · 2027 PBA Conference
Jazz Band
An intimate jazz club performance open to the Seattle community
About This Ensemble
The jazz band performs a full evening concert at a historic Seattle jazz venue, open to conference participants and the wider Seattle community. The program blends classic swing with blues, funk, Latin, and contemporary jazz, with a focus on music by diverse and underrepresented artists. This is a ticketed public event, one of the most visible performance opportunities of the conference week.
Ensemble Details
Performance Date
Thursday, July 29, 2027 (tentative)
Audition Required
Yes — digital audio submission
Venue
Location TBD — Seattle jazz venue
Cost
Free with conference registration
Maximum Participants
30
Instrument Rental
Piano, organ, bass, drums provided at venue
Music & Programming
The Jazz Band will perform a book of 15–16 accessible big-band charts. The repertoire spans swing, funk, Latin, and modern jazz styles. Charts are chosen by the Conference Artistic Committee with a focus on music by underrepresented composers and artists.