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Don Keranen Jazz Festival
March 29, 2025
The annual Don Keranen Jazz Festival pays tribute to the founder of the Michigan Tech Jazz Studies Program. The weekend includes three unique performances, a professional guest artist, and a masterclass led by Jazz Studies Director Adam Meckler.
The weekend will feature guest artist Steven Hobert, whose repertoire spans jazz, world music, and more. Hobert performs on piano, accordion, & vocals as a soloist, and works with Sirclesound, FireFlyForest, and Oudyano alongside renowned oud player Issam Rafea.
Here’s this year’s lineup:
FRIDAY 7:30 PM PERFORMANCE
DURATION | Approx. 2 hours
Video Game Jazz Ensemble and the R&D Band featuring the 2025 Guest Artist, Steven Hobert.
SATURDAY 2 PM MASTERCLASS
Jazz Studies Director Adam Meckler invites local middle and high school students to the Band Room for a masterclass. Students will learn a tune by ear and are invited to open the 6 p.m. Saturday concert performing that tune. Contact Adam to participate.
SATURDAY 6 PM PERFORMANCE
DURATION | Approx. 90 minutes
Lab Band with the 2025 Guest Artist, Steven Hobert performing original compositions by Adam Meckler. Opening set by the Don K Weekend Masterclass students.
SATURDAY 8 PM PERFORMANCE
DURATION | Approx. 2 hours
Late night sets by JazTec and Workshop Brass Band.
Pay As You’re Able tickets ($20 full fee) are available here.
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