Jazz Houston

Jazz Houston's vision is to create and preserve a swinging, world-class resident Jazz Orchestra.

Cultivating jazz music globally through Performance, Education, and Community Outreach, and honoring the Texans who have and continue to be major contributors to Jazz through the celebration of their legacies and the performance of their works.

04/22/2026

Still on a high from our Jazz Houston Youth Orchestra Fundraising brunch✨ A room full of love, generosity, and belief in these incredible young musicians.
Special thanks to our incredible hostess and chair, June Deadrick, for setting the tone for such a beautiful and impactful gathering.
Because of this community, our students are heading to the Essentially Ellington Festival in NYC next week and on to Miami in June with real momentum behind them. The future of jazz looks very bright!

04/19/2026

Did you know the JHYO rehearses every Sunday?check out this clip from their sax sectional the other week lead by Johnny Gonzales! What stands out to you about this sax section?

04/14/2026

called and here is our answer! 🎼: America The Beautiful arranged by Wynton Marsalis performed by the Jazz Houston Youth Orchestra

04/12/2026

We are incredibly grateful for our JHYO families. Because JHYO is entirely extracurricular, everything we do is made possible by your dedication and support. From long hours of travel to countless drives to rehearsals and performances, to investing in lessons and equipment—you make it all happen for your children.
It means even more when you’re able to see the growth and results of that commitment. Thank you for trusting us to be part of your child’s journey.

04/09/2026

We are one step closer to meeting hundreds of jazz musicians from around the nation who are coming together at the end of April to participate in Essentially Ellington at the Jazz at Lincoln Center. Have a direct hand in bringing Houston’s sound to the national stage! Every contribution—large or small—puts our students one step closer to the bandstand!

04/08/2026

Join us for an evening that traces Miles’ journey—from classic standards to bold electric sounds.

Featuring the Jazz Houston Nonet with guest artists:
of the Saturday Night Live Band
, Thelonius Monk Competition Winner
May 23
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM CDT
2929 Unity Dr
Houston, TX 77057, USA

Ticket Link in bio

04/07/2026

We want to do a big thank you shout out to those who have contributed so far to our campaign to send the JHYO to NYC for Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition and Festival. Every contribution- big or small- puts our students one step closer to the bandstand. We really couldn’t make this happen for our students if it wasn’t for you. Thank YOU for directly making this opportunity of a lifetime a reality.

04/02/2026

Who else knows this feeling? The feeling of giving it your all. Giving it every waking moment of your day. Waking up in the middle of the night and your brain is still mentally practicing. Dedicating your life to refining a skill and putting it all out there then waiting with anticipation if that hard work helped you achieve your goal? The Jazz Houston Youth Orchestra knows this feeling and we are so proud they saw the reward of their efforts!
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The JHYO is honored to have been selected out of thousands of applicants to travel to New York and compete in the festival at the Jazz at Lincoln Center at the end of April. We are 38% to reaching our goal to bring Houston’s sound to the national stage! Every contribution—large or small—puts our students one step closer to the bandstand!

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Houston, TX

Telephone

(832) 384-8618

Website

http://jazzhouston.org/

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