Jazz In the Parks: Academy Jazz Ensemble

Bring your picnic, lawn chairs or blanket and the family to enjoy the summer nights with some great outdoor entertainment.

Enjoy this Wednesday evening summer concert series in parks throughout the region.

The AJE is a professional big band whose mission is to explore and preserve the music of America’s original art form. The membership includes the finest jazz musicians in the area, many of whom are public school teachers.

Our repertoire spans from rare and historical big band works to some of the newest original music for contemporary jazz bands.

Our music book represents the passion and poise this ensemble brings to the stage. This passion makes the Academy Jazz Ensemble a unique voice in the Jazz community.