University of Miami's Frost Studio Jazz Band Wins Second Place Standing at Next Generation Jazz Festival

Each spring the Monterey Jazz Festival invites over 1300 of the nation’s top student musicians to play their hearts out at the Next Generation Jazz Festival (NGJF). One of the most inclusive festivals in the United States, the festival welcomes performances by middle, high school and collegiate groups of every kind: big bands, combos, vocal ensembles, vocal soloists, as well as conglomerate bands. The 48th Next Generation Jazz Festival took place March 9-11, 2018.

2018 Next Generation Jazz Festival Results (Click HERE for complete list)

College Big Band Division
Second Place:
University of Miami, Frost School of Music Frost Studio Jazz Band
Coral Gables, FL
Stephen Guerra director