Event

The Oberlin Sonny Rollins Jazz Ensemble in Cleveland

Date, time, location

Date

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Time

7:30 pm

Location

Gartner Auditorium

Cleveland Museum of Art, 11150 East Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44106

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Cost

Free; Reservations required

The Oberlin Sonny Rollins Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Oberlin Conservatory jazz guitar professor Bobby Ferrazza, brings the powerful spirit of legendary saxophonist Sonny Rollins to life in Gartner Auditorium at the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Founded in 2018 with Rollins’ support, the ensemble carries his mission of using music to uplift humanity. The Sonny Ensemble will be performing original works by members of the band as well as fresh arrangements of Rollins’ compositions, along with jazz standards, showcasing their skill, creativity, and dedication to the jazz tradition.

Ensemble
LáRaya Hudson, vocals
David Serpan, saxophone
Luka Ison saxophone
Eric Collins, trombone
Jacob Seashore, guitar
Ricky Taylor, piano
Nicholas Doan bass
Max Simas, drums

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Ticket Information
Free; Reservations required. To reserve tickets visit the Cleveland Museum of Art's website.