Jazz Studies

Award-Winning JSU Jazz Program!

Welcome to the website of the Award-Winning Jacksonville State University Jazz Program! A premiere jazz program in the state, and one recognized for its successes both nationally and internationally. Our program, the largest in Alabama, has 4 large Jazz Ensembles, 7 Combos and the Latin Ensemble. Private jazz instruction is offered on every instrument from esteemed faculty, and a wealth of performance opportunities are provided to students studying jazz. A Minor in Jazz Studies is now being offered to students, and a Music Performance Degree in Jazz.

Jazz Faculty

Dr. Andy Nevala, Director of Jazz Studies
Jazz Piano, Jazz Ensemble I, Jazz Combos, Jazz Arranging

Dr. Chris Probst
Trumpet, Jazz Ensembles

Blair Callaway
Jazz Ensembles

Emrah Kotan
Drumset, Latin Jazz, Contemporary Combo

Ben Weatherford
Guitar, Jazz Improvisation

Andy Eulau
Upright Bass, Electric Bass, Jazz Combos

Dr. Sarah Dunbar
Saxophone