# Event Details

- **Event Name**: University of Memphis Southern Comfort Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Singers + opener The Central High School Jazz Band
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 28 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Tue, 28 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: 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.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/memphis/university-of-memphis-southern-comfort-jazz-orchestra-and-jazz-singers-opener-the-central-high-schoo/200029941491542
- **Event Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Concerts, performances, Workshops, Contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Memphis
- **state**: TN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1350 Concourse Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee 38104, United States
- **lat**: 35.15206
- **long**: -90.01378
- **full address**: 1350 Concourse Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee 38104, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is University of Memphis Southern Comfort Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Singers + opener The Central High School Jazz Band being held?
  - **A:** University of Memphis Southern Comfort Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Singers + opener The Central High School Jazz Band takes place on Tue, 28 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Tue, 28 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 pm at 1350 Concourse Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee 38104, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing University of Memphis Southern Comfort Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Singers + opener The Central High School Jazz Band?
  - **A:** University of Memphis Southern Comfort Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Singers + opener The Central High School Jazz Band is organized by Crosstown Arts.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Crosstown Arts's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Crosstown Arts a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Crosstown Arts has 145+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. Crosstown Arts has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** University of Memphis Southern Comfort Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Singers + opener The Central High School Jazz Band is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Memphis, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If University of Memphis Southern Comfort Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Singers + opener The Central High School Jazz Band sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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