Jazz
Concert Series

The Jazz Series at SCMC features in-demand, Grammy Award-winning musicians who perform in the most renowned jazz venues around the globe. Experience these consummate performers up close and personal in this spectacular series that has become known as a true Grand Rapids treasure throughout the jazz community.

Upcoming Jazz Concerts

Joshua Redman Group

Jazz

10/4/2024
October
4
2024
7:30 pm
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Over the past three decades, saxophonist, composer, and bandleader, Joshua Redman has consistently demonstrated how to honor music’s verities while expanding its reach in contemporary settings.

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Cécile McLorin Salvant

Jazz

2/20/2025
February
20
2025
7:30 pm
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Cécile McLorin Salvant, is a composer, singer, and visual artist. The late Jessye Norman described Salvant as “a unique voice supported by an intelligence and full-fledged musicality, which light up every note she sings”.

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Julian Lage

Jazz

3/18/2025
March
18
2025
7:30 pm
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Hailed as one of the most prodigious guitarists of his generation and “highest category of improvising musicians" (New Yorker), Julian Lage has spent more than a decade searching through the myriad strains of American musical history via impeccable technique, free association and a spirit of infinite possibility.

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Christian McBride & Ursa Major

Jazz

4/22/2025
April
22
2025
7:30 pm
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Christian McBride is an eight-time GRAMMY-winning bassist, composer, and bandleader. He is the Artistic Director of the historic Newport Jazz Festival, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), the TD James Moody Jazz Festival, and the National Jazz Museum in Harlem. McBride is also a respected educator and advocate for youth, and serves as Artistic Director of Jazz House KiDS and the Jazz Aspen Snowmass Summer Sessions.

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Driving Directions

St. Cecilia Music Center is centrally located in downtown Grand Rapids, MI. On the corner of Fulton Street and Ransom Avenue, SCMC is easily accessible to most locations in Grand Rapids and the nearby communities.SCMC’s parking lot offers 50 parking spaces on a first come, first served basis for our events. If our lot is full when you arrive, the following options are within walking distance to St. Cecilia Music Center.

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Parking

  1. Park Congregational Church, 10 E Park Place NE
    Entrance located directly across from the SCMC lot. Rate and availability may vary.
  2. Grand Rapids Public Library, 111 Library Street NE
    For up-to-date parking information, please visit the Grand Rapids Public Library website.
  3. GRCC Parking Ramp, 140 Bostwick Ave NE
    Entrances both on Ransom Street and at the corner of Bostwick Ave and Fountain StreetFor up-to-date parking information, please visit the Grand Rapids Community College website.
  4. Most city meters are free after 6pm and on the weekend. For up-to-date parking information, please visit the Grand Rapids City website.