Past Events

CHRISTINE JENSEN Quartet
feat. Francois Bourassa, Adrian Vedady and Rich Irwin

Montreal International Jazz Festival

Announcing more info March 26, 2026

Ingrid and Christine Jensen with the Phil Dwyer Trio

Eastman Jazz Orchestra with Soloists

feat. Rachel Therien, Alex Sipiagen, Bijon Watson

Director: Conn-Selmer All-Star Canadian Jazz Band

Under the direction of esteemed saxophonist/educator Christine Jensen (Eastman School of Music), the 2026 CSCJB will gather in Niagara Falls, ON from May 10-15, 2026 in preparation and presentation of jazz ensemble masterworks. All CSCJB musicians will receive a masterclass from an esteemed Humber Polytechnic instructor.

Special Guest with the Dave Restivo Quartet

David Restivo, Piano
Danica Rebudiao, Bass,
Alyssa Falk Verheyn, percussionist
special guest Christine Jensen, Saxophone

Small jazz ensemble playing will join big band adjudication as a spotlight event, with Penn State faculty leading jam sessions for all levels throughout the day Saturday. All events are free, unticketed, open to the public, and hosted at the Penn State School of Music on the University Park campus.

First come first serve high school registrations! Register now using this form to save your spot today!

The Ray Conniff Jazz Ensemble Series

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Christine Jensen, director of Eastman Jazz Orchestra
Dave Rivello, director of Eastman New Jazz Orchestra

The Eastman New Jazz Orchestra was established to showcase the finest contemporary music from around the world written for jazz ensemble. Performing repertoire primarily from the last 20 years, the New Jazz Orchestra plays music not often heard or yet recorded, and frequently premieres new works, including those of student writers. In 2009 this ensemble was the Downbeat Student Music Award winner for Best College Big Band. They also hosted Bob Brookmeyer’s 80th birthday celebration, with Bob in attendance, and performed new music from Jim McNeely, Bill Holman, John Hollenbeck, Ryan Truesdell, and Dave Rivello — all works that were commissioned specifically for this special event. They have also performed at the NYS Music Educator’s Conference with guests Denis DiBlasio and Mike Kaupa. Featured guest composers have included Bob Brookmeyer, Bill Holman, Jim McNeely, Fred Sturm, Rich Perry, Dick Oatts, Ralph LaLama, Dave Liebman, Maria Schneider, Ellen Rowe, Joey Sellers, John Hollenbeck, Ryan Truesdell, Mike Kaupa, Nathan Parker Smith, and Jennifer K. Bellor.

Lead by composer Dave Rivello, the New Jazz Orchestra is open to Eastman students by audition only. Like the Eastman Jazz Orchestra, it performs in concert at Eastman at least twice per semester, in addition to occasional outside performances.

Performers

NDR Bigband

Ingrid Jensen trumpet
Christine Jensen saxophone
Kris Davis piano

director Nikki Iles

Christine Jensen Jazz Orchestra
featuring Ingrid Jensen

Guest Artist with Seattle Women’s Organization Jazz Orchestra

Celebration of Women in Jazz is a full day of workshops and concerts, designed to encourage and empower developing young jazz musicians.  Featuring Eastman Jazz faculty members including Juno winner Christine Jensen and GRAMMY Award® winner Sara Gazarek alongside trumpet phenom Milena Casado, it provides hands-on opportunities for improvisation, interactive learning, and networking.

Schedule for the Day:

8:30am Registration in Wolk Atrium
Attendees should plan to check in for the day between 8:30am-8:55am in Wolk Atrium
9:00am Keynote Address with Terri Lyne Carrington
10:15am Instrument Breakout Sessions
11:30am Faculty Performance 
12:30pm Lunch with Moderated Q&A with Faculty Artists
1:30pm Special Topics Masterclasses 
2:30pm Improvisation Workshops 
3:30pm Open Jam with all Participants & Closing Session

This is a free event, open to students ages 14- 25 of all abilities. Lunch and snacks will be provided.

David Restivo – piano
Christine Jensen – saxophone
Fraser Hollins – bass
Guillaume Pilote – drums

Christine Jensen

Faculty, Big Band Director

SATURDAY AFTERNOON MAINSTAGE CONCERT
McCurdy Pavilion
Saturday, July 26 1:30 p.m

Christine Jensen and the Centrum All Star Big Band Featuring Ingrid Jensen

SUNLIFE UPTOWN WATERLOO JAZZ FESTIVAL

Christine Jensen – saxes
Gary Versace – piano
Adrian Vedady – acoustic bass
Jim Doxas – drums

HALIFAX JAZZ FESTIVAL

Christine Jensen – saxes
Gary Versace – piano
Adrian Vedady – acoustic bass
Jim Doxas – drums

Featuring a performance from the Oscar Peterson Centennial Quartet and the Oscar Peterson Centennial Jazz Orchestra and very special guest director, GRAMMY Award-winning bassist, composer, arranger, and bandleader John Clayton.

LE STUDIO, TD MONTREAL INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL

Christine Jensen – saxes
Gary Versace – piano
Adrian Vedady – acoustic bass
Jim Doxas – drums

TD VICTORIA INTERNATIONAL JAZZFEST

Christine Jensen – saxes
Gary Versace – piano
Adrian Vedady – acoustic bass
Jim Doxas – drums

JAZZYYC SUMMER FESTIVAL

Christine Jensen – saxes
Gary Versace – piano
Adrian Vedady – acoustic bass
Jim Doxas – drums

SASKTEL BASSMENET CLUB

Christine Jensen – saxes
Gary Versace – piano
Adrian Vedady – acoustic bass
Jim Doxas – drums

Edmonton International Jazz Festival

Christine Jensen – saxes
Gary Versace – piano
Adrian Vedady – acoustic bass
Jim Doxas – drums

Regina Jazz Fest

Co-presented with Jazz Bistro

Christine Jensen – saxes
Gary Versace – piano
Adrian Vedady – acoustic bass
Jim Doxas – drums

Special Guest – Donny Kennedy

Toronto Jazz Fest

Co-presented with Jazz Bistro

Christine Jensen – saxes
Gary Versace – piano
Adrian Vedady – acoustic bass
Jim Doxas – drums

Ottawa Jazz Festival

Christine Jensen – saxes
Gary Versace – piano
Adrian Vedady – acoustic bass
Jim Doxas – drums

• May 12-16: Director- Conn-Selmer Centerstage Jazz Band
• May 13: Eastman Jazz Ensemble @ Musicfest Canada

Guest Artist

The Manhattan School of Music Jazz Orchestra

Guest Artist

Concert tickets are available for purchase at uitickets.com

Guest Artist

Guest Artist

The annual UNH jazz festival features guest artists, UNH jazz faculty, the UNH Jazz Band, and high school students from throughout New England. and New York. The UNH jazz faculty enjoyed a long-standing relationship with jazz great, Clark Terry. In his honor and name, the Music Department holds an annual jazz festival. The festival includes adjudicated performances by high school groups, clinics and performances by guest artists and UNH students, and gala concerts by guest artists and the UNH Jazz Band.

Each year, the festival attracts jazz groups from 55-60 high schools  throughout New England and New York. Performing groups include high school big bands, jazz combos, jazz choirs, as well as solo vocalists. All groups are adjudicated and given written and recorded comments.

Big band leader, arranger, and soprano saxophonist performs with CapU’s rising jazz stars.

Fee: $35

Christine Jensen – Guest Artist/Conductor

Jazz Ensemble 2

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Tickets for Eastman’s Faculty Artist Series are $10 for the general public and free to URID holders. General Admission tickets will be available for purchase at each concert.

JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ANNOUNCES SECOND ANNUAL “THE UNITY JAZZ FESTIVAL”

Christine Jensen Jazz Orchestra featuring Ingrid Jensen

After its successful debut in 2024, the Unity Jazz Festival returns to Jazz at Lincoln Center .

Album launch of CODE RED

CODE Quartet is a collective based out of Montreal. Formed four years ago by Christine Jensen on saxophones, Lex French on trumpet, Adrian Vedady on acoustic bass, and Jim Doxas on drums, the group came together with the equal goals of composing and improvising in a chordless-quartet setting.