Selby Ave JazzFest

Overview

Selby Ave JazzFest Masterclass - September 12

“Jazz, Tech, & The Future – Shaping the Sound of Now”

Are you a musician, composer, producer, beat maker or sound engineer? Sign up online for this free 3-hour intensive workshop led by Grammy winners Kris Johnson (Count Basie Orchestra) and Q Million Riddim (Robert Glasper’s Black Radio) and Room3 Jazz house band to explore the intersections of jazz, modern harmony, music production, sound design, and improvisation.

Selby Avenue JazzFest – September 13

Get ready for a vibrant day of live music, delicious local food, and community celebration at the Selby Avenue JazzFest! The festivities kick off with a high-energy New Orleans-style parade led by the Selby Avenue Brass Band — and you're invited to join in! Bring your instrument and jump in at the end of the route.

Enjoy performances throughout the day from the Walker West Jazz Ensemble, the 50-piece powerhouse Brio Brass, the genre-defying heyArlo, and the internationally acclaimed YUKO MABUCHI Trio. The night will close with a dynamic headlining performance from Cory Henry & The Funk Apostles.

The night will be capped off by a jam session at Walker West's new facility on Marshall Avenue, just a couple streets over.

Don’t miss this FREE, family-friendly festival celebrating the heart of our community through the power of music!

September 13, 2025 Music Schedule –

• Selby Avenue Brass Band at 11 – 11:40 a.m.
• Walker|West Jazz Band at 12:15 PM – 1 p.m.
• Brio Brass at 1:30 PM – 2:30 p.m.
• heyArlo at 3:30 PM - 4:30 p.m.
• The YUKO MABUCHI Trio at 5 PM – 6 p.m.
• Cory Henry & The Funk Apostles at 6:30 PM – 7:30 p.m.