The Symposium is designed as a forum to unite jazz composers of all ages and nationalities in an informal exchange of ideas, information, and inspiration.

This year’s Symposium will include master artists in a series of concerts, lectures, master classes, panel discussions, research presentations, and industry sessions.

Featured Artists

John Beasley John Clayton Anat Cohen Mike Holober Oded Lev-Ari Danilo Pérez

Evening Concerts

Danilo Pérez Trio (Thursday) John Clayton with the Ryan Middagh Jazz Orchestra (Friday) Anat Cohen Tentet with Music Director, Oded Lev-Ari (Saturday)

Curated Sessions

Darcy James Argue Orbert Davis Michele Fernández Monika Herzig Nick Smart Nashville Jazz Composers Panel with Jeff Coffin, Béla Fleck and Edgar Meyer

Downbeat Live Blindfold Test John Clayton and Rufus Reid