2026 Concert Series
The Skidmore Jazz Institute is sponsored, in part, by The New York State Council on
the Arts, The Howard Bayne Fund, and Stewart’s Shops/Dake Family.
Skidmore Jazz Institute Faculty All-Stars
Sunday, June 28 at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center
Presented by the Skidmore Jazz Institute in partnership with the Saratoga Performing Arts Center as part of the Saratoga Jazz Festival (Absolutely Live Entertainment) Tickets available here .
Skidmore Jazz Institute Faculty All-Stars featuring Clay Jenkins (trumpet), Jimmy Greene (saxophone), Steve Davis (trombone), Dave Stryker (guitar), Miki Yamanaka (piano), Todd Coolman (bass) and Quincy Davis (drums).
To be announced
Tuesday, June 30, 7:30 pm at the Arthur Zankel Music Center. This concert is free and open to the public, no pre-registration is required. Doors open at 7 pm.
Skidmore Faculty All-Stars
Thursday, July 2, 7:30 pm at the Arthur Zankel Music Center. This concert is free and open to the public, no pre-registration is required. Doors open at 7 pm.
Skidmore Jazz Institute Faculty All-Stars featuring Clay Jenkins (trumpet), Jimmy Greene (saxophone), Steve Davis (trombone), Dave Stryker (guitar), Miki Yamanaka (piano), Todd Coolman (bass) and Quincy Davis (drums).
Jazz Institute Students
Sunday, July 5, 7 pm at Caffé Lena in downtown Saratoga Springs; limited tickets and streaming information available here.
Skidmore Jazz Institute students showcase their talent! Co-sponsored by Caffé Lena.
To be announced
Tuesday, July 7, 7:30 PM, Arthur Zankel Music Center. This concert is free and open to the public, no pre-registration is required. Doors open at 7 pm.
Skidmore Faculty All-Stars
Thursday, July 9, 7:30 pm at the Arthur Zankel Music Center. This concert is free and open to the public, no pre-registration is required. Doors open at 7 pm.
Skidmore Jazz Institute Faculty All-Stars featuring Mike Rodriguez (trumpet), Erena Terakubo (saxophone), Marshall Gilkes (trombone), Bill Cunliffe (piano), Todd Coolman (bass) and Dennis Mackrel (drums).
Jazz Institute Students
Fridays, July 3 and 10, 1 pm at the Arthur Zankel Music Center; Free and open to the public; Livestream information will be available here.
Click here for a list of the Institute's former Guest Artists.