Cleveland State Jazz Department

10/14/2026

The Cleveland State University BIG Band opened its first concert season Oct. 5 at Drinko Recital Hall, featuring student musicians and a variety of jazz styles ranging from swing to soul to mambo and New Orleans jazz.

The ensemble, made up of students from the CSU School of Music, is directed by Grammy-nominated CSU alumnus Joe Miller.

Among many featured soloists, student vocalists Makhi Dawson and Oliver Boyette participated in this event, as well as student conductor Kayla Selan, who was recently featured on the Kelley Clarkson Show.

Dawson and Boyette can also be seen performing as part of the CSU Vocal Theater Workshop production, Dido and Aeneas, from Nov. 16-21. Ticket information will be announced at a later date. For the full story, click here:
https://clevelandstater.com/media/gallery/csus-big-band-opens-semester-jazz-concert

10/06/2026

09/29/2026

The CSU Jazz combos and Pop/Rock Ensemble will be performing on Tuesday, October 6 at 7 pm in Drinko Recital Hall.

09/29/2026

The Cleveland State University BIG Band is performing its first concert of the semester on Monday, October 5 at 7pm in Drinko Hall.

04/07/2026

Upcoming shows for the CSU Jazz/Pop Rock Area!!

Pop/Rock only**
Wed, April 15 @ 7pm, Cebars Euclid Tavern

Jazz Combos AND Pop Rock
Mon, April 20 @ 7:30pm, B Side Liquor Lounge
Tues, April 28, @ 7pm, bop stop

03/24/2026

On Tuesday, April 26, the CSU Jazz Combos and Pop/Rock will be having their final performance for the semester at .

02/23/2026

The CSU Jazz Combos and Pop/Rock will be performing! Monday, March 2 at 7pm in Drinko Recital Hall.

02/06/2026

On Sunday, February 22, CSU School of Music will be presenting Sax Day 2026, run by Dave Sterner (Jazz Saxophone Prof) and Dr. Nathan Salazar (Classical Saxophone Prof). The event will run from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm; registration and check-in starts at 1:15.
 
Come for sessions with both teachers as well as an instrument petting zoo provided by Woody’s Music and a Q&A session with CSU Band Director Birch Browning.
 
CSU School of Music is located at 2001 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115