47th Annual UM Buddy DeFranco Jazz Festival 2027
Thursday & Friday, March 25-26, 2027.
REGISTRATION WILL BE OPENING SOON!
We are excited to host a phenomenal crew of award-winning artists and educators including Seattle based trombonist Conner Eisenmeyer, pianist Ellen Rowe, Adam Meckler (trumpet), saxophonist Nate Jorgensen, Gary Pratt (bass) and drum set artist Greg Williamson.
Thank you for taking the time to be a part of our festival. We are all very excited about this event. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me using the contact information below.
Looking forward,
Rob Tapper
UM Director of Jazz Studies
509-280-2284
robert.tapper@umontana.edu
FEATURED 2027 ARTISTS/CLINICIANS!
And much, much more!
TICKETS:
Ensemble registration fee entitles participants to attend the evening concerts for free.
For individual ticket purchases, please visit the Griztix website!
SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULES:
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
$350 – Big Band Registration
$150 – Small Group Registration
MAPS:
Check out the campus map and our new dining facility, The Lodge!
BEST SECTION AND OUTSTANDING SOLOIST INFORMATION:
Best Section/Soloist information here.
DATES AND DEADLINES:
Registration: The deadline for in-person participation is February 1, 2027.
HOTELS:
PLEASE BOOK YOUR ROOMS NOW AT THE OFFICIAL HOTEL OF THE UM BUDDY DEFRANCO JAZZ FESTIVAL. *Please ask for the Jazz Festival rate when calling.
Comfort Inn University
1021 E Broadway Street
Missoula, Montana 59802
406.549.7600
PAST YEARS
View the 2025 Buddy DeFranco Jazz Festival Concert Program here!