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The St. Mary’s University 2nd Annual Fall Jazz Combo Concert, featuring the AM Jazz Combo and PM Jazz Combo, will take place at Treadaway Hall, Recital Hall, on Thursday, October 15, at 7:30 PM. This concert is also free and open to the public.

Please make plans to attend and support live collegiate jazz music. @stmarys.music @stmu.jazz @stmucahss @stmarysu @smc_stmu taken in St. Mary's University by @ziurga

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The Adrian Ruiz Quintet will be performing at the 65th Annual Texas Jazz Festival at Heritage Park in Corpus Christi, TX, on Saturday, October 17, from 4:45 PM to 5:45 PM, featuring:

Adrian Ruiz: Trumpet, Flugelhorn
Seth Carper: Alto Saxophone
Theresa Chen: Keyboard
Ryan Hagler: Bass
Daniel Dufour: Drums

This event is free and open to the public. Join us! Dig?!? taken in Corpus Christi, Texas by @ziurga

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It was a blessing to go on a long awaited walk with Beautiful Lisa Marie and DOOM this morning. I couldn’t have asked for better weather (upper 60s/lower 70s). I hope to do this again soon (it’s been an incredibly busy semester). #fitness taken in San Antonio, Texas by @ziurga

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The St. Mary’s University PM Jazz Combo did a stellar job at the President’s Donor Appreciation Event. There’s been a tremendous amount of growth with this group of hard working musicians. #jazzeducationmatters taken in Venues at San Fernando Cathedral by @ziurga

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JAZZ Nation, in collaboration with the St. Mary’s University Department of Music and Theatre Arts, will be hosting a series of jam sessions with the next one happening on Monday, October 12, from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM, at the Pub at St. Mary’s. This jam session is open to middle and high school students, college students, and professionals alike. Plan on joining us for a fantastic experience! #jazzeducationmatters taken in St. Mary's University by @ziurga

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5 days ago

Scenes from the 43rd Annual Jazz’SAlive Festival, featuring the St. Mary’s University AM and PM Jazz Combos. Special thanks to Professor Chris Villanueva (Director, AM Jazz Combo), the San Antonio Parks Foundation, and KRTU 91.7 FM for the opportunity. Extra special thanks to the members of each combo for all of their hard work! #jazzeducationmatters taken in Hemisfair Park Downtown San Antonio by @ziurga

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15 days ago

The St. Mary’s University AM and PM Jazz Combos will be kicking off their 2026-2027 performance schedule at the 43rd Jazz’SAlive Festival on Saturday, September 26, at 1:00 PM, at Civic Park at Hemisfair, on the KRTU Stage. Special thanks to the San Antonio Parks Foundation and KRTU 91.7 FM for this invaluable opportunity. Please plan on joining us! #jazzeducationmatters taken in Hemisfair Park Downtown San Antonio by @ziurga

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16 days ago

I had a long awaited date night with my Beautiful Lisa Marie at Jazz, TX. We spent the evening listening to the inimitable Benny Green. I was so happy to be able to spend some time with my beloved. #datenight❤️ taken in Jazz, TX by @ziurga

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18 days ago

The St. Mary’s University Department of Music and Theatre Arts and the Texas Jazz Society present:

The Benny Green Masterclass
Benny Green, Piano

Tuesday, September 22, 2026
4:30 PM
Treadaway Hall, Recital Hall

Combine mastery of keyboard technique with decades of real-world experience, playing with some of the most celebrated artists of the last half century, and it’s no wonder Benny Green has been hailed as one of the most exciting, hard-swinging pianists to ever emerge from Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers. Benny is the bearer of the torch and guardian of a legacy handed down to him personally by his musical mentors. Since emerging under the tutelage of Betty Carter, Art Blakey, Freddie Hubbard and Ray Brown in the early 1980s, Benny has become a highly regarded pianist and bandleader in his own right.

Benny Green’s list of credits, accomplishments, and accolades could literally fill a book. His recordings with the masters form a foundation of jazz education. Benny has appeared on well over one hundred recordings with legacy artists such as Betty Carter (including the GRAMMY Award winner Look What I Got), Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers, Freddie Hubbard, Bobby Watson, Milt Jackson, and Diana Krall. Benny has also been particularly featured in Ray Brown’s trio series of albums for the Telarc record label. Benny’s recording career as a bandleader and solo artist began in the late 1980s, being featured on many of the most notable jazz record labels (Criss Cross, Blue Note, Telarc, and Sunnyside).

His approach to jazz can be resumed in his own words: “… for myself and a lot of musicians I admire, the main focus is to just swing and have fun, and share those feelings with the audience … and if I’m able to convey that, then I feel like I’m doing something positive.”

Admission is FREE and open to the public.

Join us for this very special opportunity! taken in St. Mary's University by @ziurga

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The George Colligan Trio Masterclass and Concert was a truly inspiring experience. Thank you to all of the students and community members who were in attendance. Special thanks to George Colligan, Alex Claffy, and Daniel Dufour for sharing your artistry and wisdom with us at St. Mary’s University. #jazzeducationmatters taken in St. Mary's University by @ziurga

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JAZZ Nation, in collaboration with the St. Mary’s University Department of Music and Theatre Arts, will be hosting a series of jam sessions beginning on Monday, September 14, from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM, at the Pub at St. Mary’s. This jam session is open to middle and high school students, college students, and professionals alike. Plan on joining us for a fantastic experience! #jazzeducationmatters taken in St. Mary's University by @ziurga

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a month ago

Well Alright, Ok, You Win, I’m In Love with YOU San Antonio, TX @jazz_texas !!! 🎩🎬❤️

Can’t wait to sing and tap dance for all of your beautiful faces again 🌹✨xx

Feat. @villa88_nueva (Piano), @marcosvmusic (Bass), @danieldu4 (Drums), @ziurga (Trumpet)

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