This year’s festival will feature saxophone legend, Joel Frahm. Joel is a mainstay in the NYC jazz scene and has been active as a band leader, composer, educator, and side-man performing with jazz luminaries such as Maynard Ferguson, Larry Goldings, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Jane Monheit, Kenny Barron, and countless others. While growing up in Hartford Connecticut, Joel began a long-standing musical relationship with pianist Brad Mehldau which has led to countless exciting performances and recordings over the years. Joel is also in high demand as an educator, collaborating with conservatories and universities internationally in addition to his private studio in NYC.

Joel Frahm will give an open masterclass on Friday, February 23rd at 1:00 pm in Ardrey Memorial Auditorium. The clinic is free and open to the public. Our Guest Artist Concert will also be Friday, February 23rd at 8:00 p.m. featuring Joel with NAU Jazz Ensemble One in Ardrey Memorial Auditorium.

Find out more about Joel Frahm at http://www.joelfrahm.com.

For more information about the festival please contact Chris Finet at (928) 523-3496 or Christopher.Finet@nau.edu.