Education, Innovation, & Elevation of America's Music

At JAZZ Nation, our mission is to preserve and advance the art of jazz and commercial music through innovative education and outreach. We strive to cultivate an appreciation for the roots of America’s popular music while nurturing the next generation of jazz musicians. By connecting communities through equitable access to concerts and educational programs, we elevate the art form of jazz. Our dedicated core of professional musicians is committed to teaching and enriching lives through our initiatives, ensuring that the legacy of jazz continues to inspire and resonate across generations.

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

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.

Education, Innovation, & Elevation of America's Music