Studio Music & Jazz
New work pushes boundaries while summoning the past
Veteran jazz musician and Frost School professor Brian Lynch steps into new artistic territory with ‘7x7by7,’ an adventurous new multimedia project that reflects his rich musical life. It premieres this week at Gusman Concert Hall.
The annual Jazz Roots Series returns in November
The annual Jazz Roots series at Miami’s Adrienne Arsht Center, led by Frost School of Music Dean Shelton G. Berg, will highlight Frost School values and groups in stellar concerts celebrating jazz legends and contemporary Cuban icons.
In Memoriam: John McNeil
Revered jazz trumpeter and educator John McNeil, an early graduate student of the jazz program at the Frost School of Music, passed away last month.
Black Musicians Caucus presents free local concert
Members of the Frost School’s Black Musicians Caucus perform this weekend in a concert produced by students in the Master in Live Entertainment Management Program.
Highlighting Native American voices in jazz
Jazz vocalist and Frost School alumna Julia Keefe is drawing attention to the mostly hidden history of Indigenous artists, like Keefe herself, in jazz music.
Meet the DCC MVP
Javier Sanchez, B.M. ’02, M.M. ’04, is an accomplished trombonist and an experienced event producer. His current job: orchestrating the National Football League's largest fundraising campaign as executive director of the Dolphins Cancer Challenge.
In Memoriam: James Progris, longtime professor and leader at the Frost School
James A. Progris, a revered professor at the Frost School for 40 years who headed several music industry programs, passed away in August.
Masterclasses with world-class artists
A preview of the superb visiting musical artists and educators teaching masterclasses as well as performing in Frost Music Live! this season.
Frost School Jazz Artists Recognized in DownBeat Magazine
Multiple faculty, alumni and former faculty from the Frost School of Music appeared in DownBeat Magazine's prestigious annual Critics Poll.
Taking Jazz Education to New Heights
Full scholarships, a real world curriculum and great performance opportunities combine with world-class jazz education to make the JAS Academy, the Frost School of Music and Jazz Aspen Snowmass’s summer jazz program in Colorado, a one-of-a-kind experience.
A Cross-Atlantic Collaboration Revives a Jazz Legend
Frost School of Music students and new alumni spent an inspiring week in London with their peers from the Royal Academy of Music, recording the lost music of British jazz legend Kenny Wheeler at the famed Abbey Road Studios.
An Artist Inspired by Family and Experimentation
Jazz vocalist Maria Alejandra Quintanilla, a Frost School doctoral student, has been awarded a prestigious scholarship for her prodigious talent and profound musical exploration.
Artist Jacob Collier Dazzles and Inspires Frost Students
The brilliant, unconventional musician Jacob Collier, beloved for his audience choirs and genre-defying creativity, captivated Frost School of Music students in a masterclass.
Downbeat Awards Honor Frost Students
The annual Downbeat Student Music Awards recognized multiple ensembles and students from the Frost School with one of the most important honors in jazz music.
Building Their Dreams at Frost
Graduating seniors from the Frost School of Music tell us how their time here transformed them, deepening their musical passions and preparing them to fulfill their ambitions.
