Signature Ensembles
JAZZ Nation Orchestra
Generations Jazz Orchestra
JAZZ Nation Orchestra
This flagship ensemble of JAZZ Nation serves as the premiere group composed of South Central Texas’s top musicians. This group offers a season of carefully curated concerts which highlight and preserve the work of jazz legends.
POWERHOUSE Big Band
Generations Jazz Orchestra
JAZZ Nation Orchestra
San Antonio’s premier Big Band composed of local active and retired teachers, veterans, and professional musicians. Free community concerts offered at the Blue Star Brewery 1st Tuesday of every month.
Generations Jazz Orchestra
Generations Jazz Orchestra
Generations Jazz Orchestra
The premier ensemble of the JAZZ Nation 2 & 4 Jazz Academy. This flagship group brings students and professional musicians together for side by side performances.
Still seeking talented young musicians for the 2025-26 season! Email info@jazznation.org for information on how to audition.
Educational Programs
JAZZ Nation Summer Institute
JAZZ Nation TMEA All-State Workshop
JAZZ Nation TMEA All-State Workshop
This immersive, weeklong camp is designed for middle and high school musicians who are passionate about jazz and want to take their playing to the next level.
JAZZ Nation TMEA All-State Workshop
JAZZ Nation TMEA All-State Workshop
JAZZ Nation TMEA All-State Workshop
This power-packed, one-day workshop is designed to build confidence, sharpen skills, and provide unmatched preparation for the TMEA Region and All-State Jazz Auditions.
JAZZ Nation in the Spotlight
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Watch JAZZ Nation's feature on Great Day SA to talk about the of launch the inaugural Summer Institute and the launch of JAZZ Nation.
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Listen as JAZZ Nation's founder and Executive Director, Karlos Elizondo, shares the impact of our mission to bring jazz education to students all around San Antonio.
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