Thompson Jazz Studies Combos
Fall 2026 Concert in Grusin and Ensemble Hall
CU Boulder Thompson Jazz Studies Combos present their fall 2026 concert paying homage to Freddie Hubbard, Lee Morgan, Kenny Dorham and Booker Little; these four jazz trumpet players helped shape the jazz canon through both their improvisations and compositions. Additionally, you'll experience several original compositions by student composers Lucy O'Byrne, Nick Mailes, Caleb Abbott, Brayden Winters, William Pettigrew and others.
Combo Leaders:
Brad Goode, Professor of Jazz Studies
Altin Sencalar, Assistant Teaching Professor of Jazz Studies
Alejandro Castaño, Lecturer of Jazz Studies
Victor Mestas, Lecturer of Jazz Studies
Dr. Seth Lewis, Lecturer of Jazz Studies
Patrick McDevitt, Lecturer of Jazz Studies
Milo Lewon, MM Jazz Studies TA
Addison Jordan, DMA Jazz Studies TA
Nick Mailes, DMA Jazz Studies TA
JJ Mazza, MM Jazz Studies TA
Combos will perform simultaneously in both Grusin Music Hall and Ensemble Hall (S134).
Only the performances in Grusin Music Hall will be livestreamed by CU Boulder.
Performances
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