Festival Philosophy
The Northwest College Jazz Festival is a non-competitive performance opportunity for vocal and instrumental jazz groups at all levels of proficiency. High-quality assessment and instruction will be provided by respected jazz educators in a positive and constructive learning environment. This festival encourages young musicians and teachers to grow through camaraderie and musical exchange. The fee for registration must be paid online. Please have a card ready to enter payment info while registering. Fees are: $300 - Jazz Bands/Jazz Choirs, $200 - Jazz Combos. Ticket Cost : $10 - General, $5 - Students
Headline Performers:
Moonchild
Moonchild (Amber Navran, Andris Mattson, and Max Bryk) are an LA-based, multi-instrumentalist, Soul trio. Their most recent LP 'Starfruit' (nominated for Best Progressive R&B Album at the 2023 65th Annual GRAMMY Awards) featured Lalah Hathaway, Alex Isley, Tank and The Bangas, Rapsody, Ill Camille, Mumu Fresh, Chantae Cann and Josh Johnson. Across 'Starfruit' [2022], 'Little Ghost' [2019], 'Voyager' [2017], 'Please Rewind' [2015] and 'Be Free' [2012], Moonchild have received huge press, radio and DSP support, charted on the Billboard's genre charts and been named Soul Act of the Year by Jazz FM. Moonchild have collaborated and toured with highly respected names from across music including Kamasi Washington, Stevie Wonder, The Internet, Jill Scott and built up a host of iconic supporters from Robert Glasper (who has collaborated with Amber on his own projects) and Laura Mvula to James Poyser, Jazzy Jeff, 9th Wonder and Tyler, The Creator.
Location : NPA Auditorium
