17th annual JEN conference in New Orleans, LA
the SPANISH TINGE IS ALIVE AND WELL!
January 7 – 10, 2026 at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans
four days in january!
Our annual conference brings together jazz beginners and experts for a once-in-a lifetime experience.
Part music festival, part networking, part education and all inspiration. The annual conference hosts thousands of people from around the globe.
what can i expect at the conference?
The annual JEN conference offers a variety of events, including sessions and clinics to fit every attendee’s jazz interest. If you want to learn more about jazz education, research, technology, jazz industry and music business, improvisation, composition, panel discussions, and more, we have a session for you!
You can attend the JENerations Jazz Festival, where you’ll see and hear schools and community ensembles and groups perform and receive instruction and feedback from some of the most well-known educators and artists in the business.
For more about JJF, CLICK HERE.
Here are the other program performances you can attend:
- Young Composer Showcase
- Sisters in Jazz Collegiate Combo
- JENerations Jazz Festival
Finally, if you’re looking for some killer jazz performances, the annual JEN conference is the place to be! We have performances going on all day every day. Our evening concerts are second to none and worth the registration price alone!