Emory Jazz Fest 2024

From the venue:

The annual Emory Jazz Fest brings world-class jazz to the community with master classes, artist demonstrations, and concerts featuring acclaimed guitarist Bobby Broom, pianist Gary Motley, bassist Kenny Davis, drummer Kobie Watkins, and the Emory Big Band under the direction of Randy Hunter. Known for his “ultra-refined timing and tone” (DownBeat), the award-winning jazz guitarist, composer, and educator Bobby Broom takes the Schwartz Center stage with the Gary Motley Trio on Friday, February 2, at 8 p.m.

The public is also invited to observe free lecture/demonstrations and master classes with the artists before Jazz Fest comes to a close on Saturday, February 3, with the Emory Big Band, pianist Gary Motley, bassist Kenny Davis, and drummer Kobie Watkins. Tickets to the Saturday concert are free but required.

Full details and tickets can be found online at schwartz.emory.edu. All events take place in Emerson Concert Hall at the Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, unless otherwise noted.

• Thursday, Feb.1 at 2:30 p.m., Lecture/Demonstration with Bobby Broom | Free | No tickets required
• Friday, Feb. 2 at 8 p.m., Bobby Broom and the Gary Motley Trio | Tickets $30 | Emory Students $10
• Saturday, Feb. 3 at 11:30 a.m.,  Jazz Clinic | Tharp Rehearsal Hall | Free | No tickets required
• Saturday, Feb. 3 at 8 p.m., Emory Big Band with Gary Motley, piano; Kenny Davis, bass, and Kobie Watkins, drums | Free | Tickets required