Jazz in June 2023

Jazz in June 2023

GREAT JAZZ IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS

University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s free concert series, Jazz in June, concerts take place every Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. during the month of June. Beyond the performances, the series will include education outreach coordinated by community centers and artists. A market will offer food and drinks from 5 to 9 p.m. each Tuesday. Alcohol and dogs are not allowed at the event.

Jazz in June has been a summer tradition of family fun and great music every Tuesday in June since 1992, making it Lincoln’s longest-running outdoor concert series. As a free event, the community is invited to support this program through Give to Lincoln Day or through the University of Nebraska Foundation. This program is presented by the University of Nebraska Lincoln.

VIP tickets include a guaranteed space in the VIP section (you must bring your own chair or blanket). Purchase a season pass and receive a 20% discount on VIP tickets to all Jazz in June events.

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Alexis Arai Y Su Grupo Latino (Alexis Arai and The Latin Group)

Tuesday, June 6, 2023 | 7PM

Alexis Arai is a true gem in today's music industry, showcasing an exceptional talent as a vocalist. Her incredible four-octave range and dynamic style allow her to effortlessly transition from the sultry notes of jazz to the upbeat rhythms of pop, leaving audiences captivated by her versatility.

After gracing the stages of The Voice and American Idol, as well as making it to the semifinals on Tengo Talento Mucho Talento, this Nebraska superstar will provide an unforgettable concert. As Jennifer Lopez herself attests, "Her voice is powerful and gives me goosebumps."

Get ready to watch the stage ignite when she and her band, comprised of ten exceptional musicians and two dancers, perform.

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Angela Hagenbach

Tuesday, June 13, 2023 | 7PM

A Jazz in June favorite, Angela Hagenbach is a fashion-model-turned-jazz singer whose voice has been described as a mocha-rich contralto with razor-sharp intonation. She sings everything from swinging, straight-ahead jazz standards, blues, and original compositions to sensual Latin jazz.

Hagenbach has been twice selected by the U.S. Information Agency and the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to represent the United States as a jazz ambassador. Based in Kansas City, she is one of the top Brazilian jazz singers in the United States and will be performing as part of a quintet.

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Metro Jazz Quintet

Tuesday, June 20, 2023 | 7PM

Enjoy classic jazz with Nebraska’s Metro Jazz Quintet.   Enjoy many of your favorite jazz songs from composers like Ellington, Gershwin and Porter.   These jazz cats are many of the top jazz artists in Nebraska.  Metro Jazz Quintet is the Lied Center’s Jazz Club Artist for jazz for all seasons.

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Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience

Tuesday, June 27, 2023 | 7PM

Hailed by Rolling Stone as a “Master of Zyedeco,” two-time Grammy award-winning Terrance Simien makes his first appearance as part of Jazz in June with his band, The Zydeco Experience. Simien creates a hypnotic blend of New Orleans funk-reggae-flavored-world-blues-American roots music that beckons you to your feet and into the groove.

Simien has become one of the most respected and accomplished artists in American roots music today. He and his bandmates have performed over 7,000 concerts and toured millions of miles to more than 45 countries during their eventful careers.

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