# Event Details

- **Event Name**: SUNDAY JAZZ SESS W/ RICH WETZEL'S GROOVING HIGHER ORCHESTRA
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 02 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Sunday Jazz Sessions begins at Airport Tavern Music Hall with the first installment of a new once-a-month residency from Rich Wetzel’s Groovin’ Higher Orchestra on Sunday, July 12th.


Led by acclaimed trumpeter Rich Wetzel, the orchestra brings a bold, high-energy mix of big band jazz, jazz-rock fusion, and groove-driven arrangements to the stage. Known for its powerhouse horn section, standout musicianship, and dynamic live performance, Groovin’ Higher Orchestra delivers the kind of show built for both serious jazz lovers and anyone looking to spend their Sunday with great live music.


This opening night sets out to establish Sunday Jazz Sessions as a recurring monthly tradition—one Sunday each month dedicated to live jazz at Airport Tavern Music Hall. It’s a chance to build something consistent for Tacoma’s music community: a room full of players, listeners, and timeless sounds coming together on a regular basis.


Whether you’re coming for the band, the atmosphere, or to be part of the start of a new tradition, this is where it begins.


Sunday, August 2nd, 2026

Airport Tavern Music Hall

4PM Doors | 5PM Show

All Ages
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tacoma/sunday-jazz-sess-w-rich-wetzels-grooving-higher-orchestra/200030458093837
- **Event Categories**: Music, Entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 24

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Tacoma
- **state**: WA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 5406 S. Tacoma Way Tacoma WA 98409
- **lat**: 47.20779
- **long**: -122.48415
- **full address**: 5406 S. Tacoma Way Tacoma WA 98409, 5406 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA 98409-4327, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is SUNDAY JAZZ SESS W/ RICH WETZEL'S GROOVING HIGHER ORCHESTRA being held?
  - **A:** SUNDAY JAZZ SESS W/ RICH WETZEL'S GROOVING HIGHER ORCHESTRA takes place on Sun, 02 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sun, 02 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm at 5406 S. Tacoma Way Tacoma WA 98409, 5406 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA 98409-4327, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing SUNDAY JAZZ SESS W/ RICH WETZEL'S GROOVING HIGHER ORCHESTRA?
  - **A:** SUNDAY JAZZ SESS W/ RICH WETZEL'S GROOVING HIGHER ORCHESTRA is organized by South Sound Blues Association.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** SUNDAY JAZZ SESS W/ RICH WETZEL'S GROOVING HIGHER ORCHESTRA is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Tacoma, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If SUNDAY JAZZ SESS W/ RICH WETZEL'S GROOVING HIGHER ORCHESTRA sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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