Essentially Ellington Festival & Competition Judge

Join Alexa Tarantino as she serves as a judge for the 28th Annual Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition & Festival, May 11-13, and watch the next generation of jazz artists compete on stage! This annual event is one of the most innovative jazz education events in the world. Each year, high school musicians from across North America travel to New York City to spend three days immersed in workshops, jam sessions, rehearsals, and performances at the House of Swing. Buy tickets for the festival performances or tune in on Jazz Live.

Ticket Links Below:

May 12 at 2pm – Festival Performances – Part I

May 13 at 10am – Festival Performances – Part II

May 13 at 1pm – Festival Performances – Part III

May 13 at 7:30pm – Essentially Ellington Concert & Awards Ceremony