spokaneallcityjazz.org - The Joy of Jazz

Spokane All-City Jazz Ensembles

Experience the Joy of Jazz!

Big Band and Combo Experience for Middle and High School Students. Since 2013 we've sculpted the landscape for jazz and improvisation training for our youth!

-Weekly Rehearsals with professional coaches

-Seasonal Guest Artists from around the world

-Seasonal performances, jam sessions and concerts

-Multiple levels to accommodate beginner-elite levels

-Real world jazz training

Fall 2026 Registration

2026-2027 Season:

weekly rehearsals

October 5th 2026-April 30th

Scheduled Workshops:

Jeremy Pelt Quintet: October 27

Duende Libre: November 14

James Fernando Trio: February 6th

Additional Listening & Performance opportunities with our partner organizations Imagine Jazz & Myrtle Woldson PAC

Friday Oct 9: Dave Damiani, Maiya Sykes and the No Vacancy Orchestra concert at Hamilton Listening Room 7pm

Tues October 27th: Workshop with Jeremy Pelt Quintet time and location TBA

Wed Oct 28: The Jeremy Pelt Quintet, Concert at Hamilton Listening Room 6pm

Sat Nov 14: Workshop & Concert with Deunde Libre, Afternoon workshop 7pm concert at Hamilton Listening Room

Friday, Dec 18: 6:30 Myrtle Woldson lobby performance before Lizzy and Triggermen at 7:30p

Sat Feb 6: James Fernando Trio, Afternoon workshop 7pm concert at Hamilton Listening Room

Saturday, Feb 20: 6:30 Myrtle Woldson lobby performance before Ms. Lisa Fischer at 7:30

Friday March 5: Teirney Sutton & Tamir Hindleman, Concert at Hamilton 6pm

Sat March 6: Myrtle Woldson Lobby Performance before Spokane Jazz Orchestra with Andy Coe

Thurs April 29: Joel Ross afternoon workshop, 7pm concert at Hamilton Listening Room

Friday April 30: - International Jazz Day 4pm-8pm Central Public Library and River Park Square Mall

May 8 - 6:30 Myrtle Woldson lobby performance before Spokane Jazz Orchestra with Michael Mayo 7:30p

Real-world performance training and mentorship

About Us

We are a non-profit organization created to provide opportunities for middle school and high school jazz students in small group settings.

Through ensembles, classes, guest artists, master classes, and performances, students in the All-City Jazz Program have many opportunities to grow and learn.

Our goal is to provide students with an opportunity to perform fun, exciting, and challenging music in a small group setting.

Mission Statement: We provide the opportunity for youth to experience the joy of jazz through community performance and education.

SAJE was founded to provide a more in-depth experience in jazz and to give students an opportunity to play with other students outside of their normal school jazz band.

Our goal is to create a fun and challenging environment where students, whether they are new or experienced in their jazz playing, can develop an understanding of the jazz repertoire and the jazz language.

Through performances, clinics and workshops, and regular rehearsals, our hope is to inspire students to reach new heights and become leaders in their own respective school music programs.