Jacksonville State University Jazz Studies Program
The Jazz groups at JSU perform all over the southeast, from the 2020 JEN Conference in New Orleans to the local Jr. High School.
We also continuously record our ensembles, on Cd and video. The training our students receive at JSU enables them to be successful anywhere they choose to go.
JSU Jazz, Steel Band, Latin Ensemble
The most recent CD features JSU Jazz I performing Curnow and Menza charts, the Steel Band, and the Latin Ensemble..
JSU Jazz Ensemble, Faculty Jazz
Our First CD, The "Black Album", recorded at Bates Brothers Studios and released in December 2014, features JSU Jazz Ensemble 1 playing songs from the Radiohead Jazz Project in addition to the music of Jim McNeely. The recording also features the JSU Jazz Faculty performing originals by Chris Enghauser (Bass), Dr. Dave Lambert (Trombone), and an arrangement by Dr. Andy Nevala (Piano, Director of Jazz Studies).
JSU Jazz Ensemble I was a recipient of a Downbeat Magazine2015 Student Award for "Outstanding Performance, Collegiate Jazz Ensemble" for this recording.