With a lineage that goes back to the late 1890s, the University of Mississippi’s jazz ensemble is one of the oldest in the nation. By 1927, the group adopted the name “The Mississippians,” which is still in use today by the premier ensemble of Ole Miss Jazz.
Under the direction of Dr. Michael Shults, University of Memphis Jazz Combo 1 is the top performing small group jazz ensemble at the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music. The all-star combo specializes in compositions by post-bop jazz masters including Wayne Shorter, Christian McBride, Kenny Garrett, and Memphis’s own James Williams.
Memphis-based jazz aficionado Michael Kelley presents his collection of photographs of jazz luminaries preserving the deep, rich history of the artform.
Nathan Graybeal is a product of his time, growing up in the digital information age and utilizing his long history of videography by mixing it with his love for the saxophone. Within 4 years, he has accumulated over 20 million views on his YouTube channel known as “Saxologic.”
