University of Memphis Southern Comfort Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Singers + opener The Central High School Jazz Band

University of Memphis Southern Comfort Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Singers + opener The Central High School Jazz Band

The Green Room at Crosstown Arts 

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 

Doors open at 7:00 PM | Show starts at 7:30 PM 

$10 tickets | Free for students and faculty with ID

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Experience an electrifying evening of jazz excellence that bridges generations and celebrates Memphis’s rich musical legacy. The highly acclaimed Southern Comfort Jazz Orchestra of the University of Memphis Scheidt School of Music takes the stage, featuring the 2025 DownBeat Magazine Outstanding Performance–winning U of M Jazz Singers. With roots dating back to the early 1960s, these ensembles represent decades of artistry, innovation, and national recognition at the highest level.

The concert also spotlights the extraordinary Memphis Central High School Jazz Band, directed by Dr. Ollie Liddell, fresh off their 2025 Essentially Ellington Competition victory at Jazz at Lincoln Center. This award-winning ensemble exemplifies the future of jazz, performing with precision, soul, and unmistakable Memphis swagger.

Together, these celebrated ensembles deliver a powerful, multigenerational jazz experience—honoring tradition, showcasing world-class talent, and affirming Memphis as a vital force in the jazz world.