Jazz Innovators

Evening Series

Humber’s Bop Ensemble, under the leadership of faculty member Lucian Gray, explores the groundbreaking repertoire of the jazz innovators from the 1940s and 1950s: artists who defined the language of modern jazz improvisation and style.

Emphasizing creativity, technical versatility, and stylistic authenticity, this high-energy ensemble challenges students and delights audiences with sophisticated repertoire that continues to influence generations of jazz musicians.