About
Our History
Penn Jazz was formed in 1973. There were various jazz groups on campus, but the first official jazz band at Penn was part of Penn Band. Soon after this band's dissolution, the University of Pennsylvania Jazz Ensemble: Penn Jazz was formed.
Our Mission
Penn Jazz is the premiere big band of the University of Pennsylvania. We are entirely student-run & led with the assistance of musical director Dan Paul. We play performances for the community of Philadelphia, for entertainment as well as education.
Our Future
We hope to continue to perform with jazz legends such as Dizzy Gillespie, the Count Basie Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis, McCoy Tyner, & Christian McBride. We aim to emulate both contemporary & historical jazz musicians & serve our community.
Booking
We'll provide the perfect entertainment for your event!
Interested in booking? Reach us directly at booking@pennjazz.com or through our contact section below!
Our musicians perform for a wide variety of events, from weddings and concerts to conferences and parties. Whether you need relaxing background music to set the perfect ambiance for your gathering, or an exciting performance to put on a show for your guests, Penn Jazz can provide exactly what you're looking for.
Our clients are always 100% satisfied with what Penn Jazz adds to their events. Check out the testimonials below to see what people say about Penn Jazz.
Penn Jazz offers the best rates around for professional, experienced musicians. Consisting of college students who are passionate about jazz, our members' musical talent meets high standards, capable of entertaining and impressing.
Sax solo at Chris's Jazz Club
