Penn Jazz Ensemble
Penn Jazz is the short name for the big band jazz ensemble at the University of Pennsylvania. The group is student-run and led, with the assistance of musical director Dr. Ryan Tomski. Our performances are enthusiastically attended by Penn students and faculty, friends and family, and members of the greater Philadelphia community. Penn Jazz boasts a roster of over 20 musicians who collaborate to put on entertaining performances in diverse settings. We send out a variety of ensembles to hired gigs, from solo pianists to jazz trios to full big bands.
Packages & Offerings

Small Combo
Combo of 3-7 players, including rhythm section and horns.
Minimum $160.00

Full Band
Inclusive of all sections, including trumpets, trombones, woodwinds, rhythm section, and vocalists.
Minimum $520.00

Vocal Combo
Combo inclusive of rhythm section, 1-3 horns, and vocalist.
Minimum $160.00
Availability
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Book up to 90 days in advanceAll times shown in UTC
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Penn Jazz is the short name for The Big Band Jazz Ensemble at the University of Pennsylvania. The group is student-run and led, with the assistance of musical director Dr. Ryan Tomski. Our performances are enthusiastically attended by Penn students and faculty, friends and family, and members of the greater Philadelphia community. Penn Jazz boasts a roster of over 20 musicians who collaborate to put on entertaining performances in diverse settings. We send out a variety of ensembles to hired gigs, from solo pianists to jazz trios to full big bands.
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Travel radius: 10 miles
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Full refund 60+ days; 50% at 30–59; 25% at 14–29; no refund under 14 days
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