Date	Event	Venue
February 5 - 6, 2026	Guest Artist For Bryce Luty Jazz Festival Brian Lynch to headline 51st annual Bryce Luty Jazz Festival HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community College will welcome Grammy Award–winning trumpeter Brian Lynch as the featured headliner for the 51st Annual Bryce Luty Jazz Festival, bringing a nationally recognized artist to campus for a two-day celebration of jazz education and performance. The festival’s public concert is scheduled for Friday, February 6, at 7 p.m. at the Stringer Fine Arts Center. Lynch will perform alongside the HutchCC Concert Jazz Band and the Bryce Luty All-Star Band under the direction of Dr. Jack Cassidy. Lynch is widely regarded as one of the leading trumpeters in contemporary jazz, with a career that includes touring and recording with Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers, Horace Silver, and genre-spanning artist Prince. His appearance continues the festival’s tradition of pairing elite professional musicians with student ensembles for both performance and instruction. Tickets for the public concert are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, and $5 for students. HutchCC students and staff are admitted free with a valid ID. Advance reservations are strongly encouraged and can be made by calling 620-665-3503. In addition to the concert, the Bryce Luty Jazz Festival begins Thursday, February 5, featuring two days of intensive clinics for middle school and high school students from across Kansas. Participating clinicians include Lynch, Dr. Emma Taylor of Millikin University, and Dr. Kurt Reeder, offering students hands-on instruction and mentorship from accomplished jazz educators and performers. College officials say the festival continues to play a vital role in sustaining jazz education in Kansas by connecting students with professional artists and fostering the next generation of musicians.	Stringer Fine Arts Center Hutchinson Community College Hutchinson, Kansas
February 7, 20268:00 PM - 11:00 PM	Brian Lynch Quintet Walker’s welcomes Grammy Award winner Brian Lynch – Distinguished Jazz Trumpeter, Composer, and Educator. Mr. Lynch is a past member of some of the most historic groups in jazz. He was a member of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers, the Horace Silver Quintet, and the Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz Orchestra. In addition, he has worked with Conrad Herwig, Charles McPherson, Phil Woods, Bennie Golson, and has had a long association with the great Latin jazz/salsa pianist Eddie Palmieri. In 2020, The Brian Lynch Big Band released its Grammy Award winning album The Omni-American Book Club. In addition, Mr. Lynch has performed and recorded with the best in popular music including Prince and Shelia E. He has over twenty recordings under his own name and has been a guest on countless others. Brian holds faculty positions at the University of Miami, New York University and the North Netherlands Conservatory. He has also conducted workshops at the Eastman School of Music, the University of North Texas and Columbia University. He is a graduate of the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music and holds a master’s degree from New York University. Other musicians for this performance: Emma Taylor on Bass Kurt Reeder on Piano Wichita’s own Kim Trujillo on Drums Wichita’s own Jim Pisano on Saxophone Dr. Emma Taylor (bass) Miss Taylor currently a freelance bassist in Chicago. She has recently served as Professor of Bass at Millikin University. She has performed with Carl Allen, Jim Snidero, Derek Gardner, Chip McNeill, Joel Spencer, and Tito Carrillo. Dr Taylor has toured Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Cuba and Mexico. Dr. Taylor is a graduate of Millikin University (BM). She has and has received her master’s degree (MM) and Doctor of Musical Arts in Jazz Bass (DMA) from the University of Illinois. Kurt Reeder (jazz piano) Kurt Reeder is a 2009 downbeat winner for best original composition. He is an expert in Brazilian and Afro-Caribbean styles as well as a highly sought after jazz organist. He has performed with Alex Acuna, Poncho Sanchez and Tito Puente jr. Dr. Reeder is a graduate of Bringham Young University (BM), California State University (MM) where he was a student of Bill Cunliffe. Recently, Mr. Reeder was Professor of Jazz Piano at the University of Utah. He is currently ABD in his Doctoral studies at University of Illinois.	Walker's Jazz Lounge 252 N Mosley St Wichita, Kansas 67202
February 11, 20268:00 PM	Brian Lynch Quartet Brian Lynch – trumpet Martin Bejerano – piano Chuck Bergeron – bass Lucas Apostolaris – drums	Williams Island Club Aventura, FL
February 20 - 21, 2026	Guest Artist For Missouri State Jazz Festival Jazz Festival 2026 Spend the day on the Missouri State University campus performing and learning with highly respected jazz educators and clinicians. Jazz Festival links Register Jazz Studies Faculty Featuring Brian Lynch Join us for a great day of jazz performance and jazz education! Featuring trumpet player, educator and composer Brian Lynch, who has performed with groups as diverse as the Phil Woods Quintet, Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers, Eddie Palmieri, and many more. He is also on the jazz faculty at the University of Miami Frost School of Music and in high demand as a performer. Event Details Saturday, February 21, 2026* *Note – Friday, February 20 might also be added as a date if there is enough interest. Spend the day on the Missouri State University campus performing and learning with highly respected jazz educators and clinicians. The jazz festival for 2026 will have both competitive and non-competitive tracks and will also provide an educational opportunity to improve the performance level of your jazz groups for other competitive festivals. Registration is required and space is limited. Categories are available for your high school big bands and jazz combos. Each group will perform for a panel of jazz clinicians and receive an interactive clinic immediately following their performance. Sponsored by Ernie Williamson Music.	School of the Arts,Music Department Missouri State University,Reynolds College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities 901 S. National Ave. Springfield, MO 65897
February 28, 20268:00 PM - 11:59 PM	Brian Lynch Quartet – Monthly Residency At Blu Brian Lynch – trumpet Mark Davis – piano Jeff Hamann – bass Kyle Swan – drums	Blu The Pfister Hotel 424 East Wisconsin Ave, 23rd Floor Milwaukee, WI (414) 298-3196
March 11 - 12, 2026	Guest Artist For Chabot College Jazz Festival	Chabot College 25555 Hesperian Blvd Hayward, CA 94545 Buy Tickets
March 20, 20269:30 PM	Featured With Bill Bonifas Band	Caroline's Jazz Club Milwaukee, Wisconsin
March 28, 20268:00 PM - 11:59 PM	Brian Lynch Quartet – Monthly Residency At Blu	Blu The Pfister Hotel 424 East Wisconsin Ave, 23rd Floor Milwaukee, WI (414) 298-3196

Date

Event

Venue

February 5 - 6, 2026

Guest Artist For Bryce Luty Jazz Festival

Brian Lynch to headline 51st annual Bryce Luty Jazz Festival

HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community College will welcome Grammy Award–winning trumpeter Brian Lynch as the featured headliner for the 51st Annual Bryce Luty Jazz Festival, bringing a nationally recognized artist to campus for a two-day celebration of jazz education and performance.

The festival’s public concert is scheduled for Friday, February 6, at 7 p.m. at the Stringer Fine Arts Center. Lynch will perform alongside the HutchCC Concert Jazz Band and the Bryce Luty All-Star Band under the direction of Dr. Jack Cassidy.

Lynch is widely regarded as one of the leading trumpeters in contemporary jazz, with a career that includes touring and recording with Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers, Horace Silver, and genre-spanning artist Prince. His appearance continues the festival’s tradition of pairing elite professional musicians with student ensembles for both performance and instruction.

Tickets for the public concert are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, and $5 for students. HutchCC students and staff are admitted free with a valid ID. Advance reservations are strongly encouraged and can be made by calling 620-665-3503.

In addition to the concert, the Bryce Luty Jazz Festival begins Thursday, February 5, featuring two days of intensive clinics for middle school and high school students from across Kansas. Participating clinicians include Lynch, Dr. Emma Taylor of Millikin University, and Dr. Kurt Reeder, offering students hands-on instruction and mentorship from accomplished jazz educators and performers.

College officials say the festival continues to play a vital role in sustaining jazz education in Kansas by connecting students with professional artists and fostering the next generation of musicians.

Stringer Fine Arts Center
Hutchinson Community College
Hutchinson, Kansas

February 7, 20268:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Brian Lynch Quintet

Walker’s welcomes Grammy Award winner Brian Lynch – Distinguished Jazz Trumpeter, Composer, and Educator. Mr. Lynch is a past member of some of the most historic groups in jazz. He was a member of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers, the Horace Silver Quintet, and the Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz Orchestra. In addition, he has worked with Conrad Herwig, Charles McPherson, Phil Woods, Bennie Golson, and has had a long association with the great Latin jazz/salsa pianist Eddie Palmieri. In 2020, The Brian Lynch Big Band released its Grammy Award winning album The Omni-American Book Club. In addition, Mr. Lynch has performed and recorded with the best in popular music including Prince and Shelia E. He has over twenty recordings under his own name and has been a guest on countless others. Brian holds faculty positions at the University of Miami, New York University and the North Netherlands Conservatory. He has also conducted workshops at the Eastman School of Music, the University of North Texas and Columbia University. He is a graduate of the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music and holds a master’s degree from New York University.

Other musicians for this performance:

Emma Taylor on Bass
Kurt Reeder on Piano
Wichita’s own Kim Trujillo on Drums
Wichita’s own Jim Pisano on Saxophone

Dr. Emma Taylor (bass) Miss Taylor currently a freelance bassist in Chicago. She has recently served as Professor of Bass at Millikin University. She has performed with Carl Allen, Jim Snidero, Derek Gardner, Chip McNeill, Joel Spencer, and Tito Carrillo. Dr Taylor has toured Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Cuba and Mexico. Dr. Taylor is a graduate of Millikin University (BM). She has and has received her master’s degree (MM) and Doctor of Musical Arts in Jazz Bass (DMA) from the University of Illinois.

Kurt Reeder (jazz piano) Kurt Reeder is a 2009 downbeat winner for best original composition. He is an expert in Brazilian and Afro-Caribbean styles as well as a highly sought after jazz organist. He has performed with Alex Acuna, Poncho Sanchez and Tito Puente jr. Dr. Reeder is a graduate of Bringham Young University (BM), California State University (MM) where he was a student of Bill Cunliffe. Recently, Mr. Reeder was Professor of Jazz Piano at the University of Utah. He is currently ABD in his Doctoral studies at University of Illinois.

Walker's Jazz Lounge
252 N Mosley St
Wichita, Kansas 67202

February 11, 20268:00 PM

Brian Lynch Quartet

Brian Lynch – trumpet
Martin Bejerano – piano
Chuck Bergeron – bass
Lucas Apostolaris – drums

Williams Island Club
Aventura, FL

February 20 - 21, 2026

Guest Artist For Missouri State Jazz Festival

Jazz Festival 2026

Spend the day on the Missouri State University campus performing and learning with highly respected jazz educators and clinicians.

Featuring Brian Lynch

Join us for a great day of jazz performance and jazz education!

Featuring trumpet player, educator and composer Brian Lynch, who has performed with groups as diverse as the Phil Woods Quintet, Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers, Eddie Palmieri, and many more. He is also on the jazz faculty at the University of Miami Frost School of Music and in high demand as a performer.

Event Details

Saturday, February 21, 2026*

*Note – Friday, February 20 might also be added as a date if there is enough interest.

Spend the day on the Missouri State University campus performing and learning with highly respected jazz educators and clinicians. The jazz festival for 2026 will have both competitive and non-competitive tracks and will also provide an educational opportunity to improve the performance level of your jazz groups for other competitive festivals.

Registration is required and space is limited.
Categories are available for your high school big bands and jazz combos.
Each group will perform for a panel of jazz clinicians and receive an interactive clinic immediately following their performance.

Brian Lynch Quartet – Monthly Residency At Blu

Brian Lynch – trumpet
Mark Davis – piano
Jeff Hamann – bass
Kyle Swan – drums

Blu
The Pfister Hotel
424 East Wisconsin Ave, 23rd Floor
Milwaukee, WI
(414) 298-3196

March 11 - 12, 2026

Guest Artist For Chabot College Jazz Festival

Chabot College
25555 Hesperian Blvd
Hayward, CA 94545
Buy Tickets

March 20, 20269:30 PM

Featured With Bill Bonifas Band

Caroline's Jazz Club
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

March 28, 20268:00 PM - 11:59 PM

Brian Lynch Quartet – Monthly Residency At Blu

Blu
The Pfister Hotel
424 East Wisconsin Ave, 23rd Floor
Milwaukee, WI
(414) 298-3196

Date	Event	Venue
February 5 - 6, 2026	Guest Artist For Bryce Luty Jazz Festival Brian Lynch to headline 51st annual Bryce Luty Jazz Festival HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community College will welcome Grammy Award–winning trumpeter Brian Lynch as the featured headliner for the 51st Annual Bryce Luty Jazz Festival, bringing a nationally recognized artist to campus for a two-day celebration of jazz education and performance. The festival’s public concert is scheduled for Friday, February 6, at 7 p.m. at the Stringer Fine Arts Center. Lynch will perform alongside the HutchCC Concert Jazz Band and the Bryce Luty All-Star Band under the direction of Dr. Jack Cassidy. Lynch is widely regarded as one of the leading trumpeters in contemporary jazz, with a career that includes touring and recording with Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers, Horace Silver, and genre-spanning artist Prince. His appearance continues the festival’s tradition of pairing elite professional musicians with student ensembles for both performance and instruction. Tickets for the public concert are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, and $5 for students. HutchCC students and staff are admitted free with a valid ID. Advance reservations are strongly encouraged and can be made by calling 620-665-3503. In addition to the concert, the Bryce Luty Jazz Festival begins Thursday, February 5, featuring two days of intensive clinics for middle school and high school students from across Kansas. Participating clinicians include Lynch, Dr. Emma Taylor of Millikin University, and Dr. Kurt Reeder, offering students hands-on instruction and mentorship from accomplished jazz educators and performers. College officials say the festival continues to play a vital role in sustaining jazz education in Kansas by connecting students with professional artists and fostering the next generation of musicians.	Stringer Fine Arts Center Hutchinson Community College Hutchinson, Kansas
February 7, 20268:00 PM - 11:00 PM	Brian Lynch Quintet Walker’s welcomes Grammy Award winner Brian Lynch – Distinguished Jazz Trumpeter, Composer, and Educator. Mr. Lynch is a past member of some of the most historic groups in jazz. He was a member of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers, the Horace Silver Quintet, and the Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz Orchestra. In addition, he has worked with Conrad Herwig, Charles McPherson, Phil Woods, Bennie Golson, and has had a long association with the great Latin jazz/salsa pianist Eddie Palmieri. In 2020, The Brian Lynch Big Band released its Grammy Award winning album The Omni-American Book Club. In addition, Mr. Lynch has performed and recorded with the best in popular music including Prince and Shelia E. He has over twenty recordings under his own name and has been a guest on countless others. Brian holds faculty positions at the University of Miami, New York University and the North Netherlands Conservatory. He has also conducted workshops at the Eastman School of Music, the University of North Texas and Columbia University. He is a graduate of the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music and holds a master’s degree from New York University. Other musicians for this performance: Emma Taylor on Bass Kurt Reeder on Piano Wichita’s own Kim Trujillo on Drums Wichita’s own Jim Pisano on Saxophone Dr. Emma Taylor (bass) Miss Taylor currently a freelance bassist in Chicago. She has recently served as Professor of Bass at Millikin University. She has performed with Carl Allen, Jim Snidero, Derek Gardner, Chip McNeill, Joel Spencer, and Tito Carrillo. Dr Taylor has toured Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Cuba and Mexico. Dr. Taylor is a graduate of Millikin University (BM). She has and has received her master’s degree (MM) and Doctor of Musical Arts in Jazz Bass (DMA) from the University of Illinois. Kurt Reeder (jazz piano) Kurt Reeder is a 2009 downbeat winner for best original composition. He is an expert in Brazilian and Afro-Caribbean styles as well as a highly sought after jazz organist. He has performed with Alex Acuna, Poncho Sanchez and Tito Puente jr. Dr. Reeder is a graduate of Bringham Young University (BM), California State University (MM) where he was a student of Bill Cunliffe. Recently, Mr. Reeder was Professor of Jazz Piano at the University of Utah. He is currently ABD in his Doctoral studies at University of Illinois. 08:00 PM SHOW	Walker's Jazz Lounge 252 N Mosley St Wichita, Kansas 67202
February 11, 20268:00 PM	Brian Lynch Quartet Brian Lynch – trumpet Martin Bejerano – piano Chuck Bergeron – bass Lucas Apostolaris – drums	Williams Island Club Aventura, FL
February 20 - 21, 2026	Guest Artist For Missouri State Jazz Festival Jazz Festival 2026 Spend the day on the Missouri State University campus performing and learning with highly respected jazz educators and clinicians. Jazz Festival links Register Jazz Studies Faculty Featuring Brian Lynch Join us for a great day of jazz performance and jazz education! Featuring trumpet player, educator and composer Brian Lynch, who has performed with groups as diverse as the Phil Woods Quintet, Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers, Eddie Palmieri, and many more. He is also on the jazz faculty at the University of Miami Frost School of Music and in high demand as a performer. Event Details Saturday, February 21, 2026* *Note – Friday, February 20 might also be added as a date if there is enough interest. Spend the day on the Missouri State University campus performing and learning with highly respected jazz educators and clinicians. The jazz festival for 2026 will have both competitive and non-competitive tracks and will also provide an educational opportunity to improve the performance level of your jazz groups for other competitive festivals. Registration is required and space is limited. Categories are available for your high school big bands and jazz combos. Each group will perform for a panel of jazz clinicians and receive an interactive clinic immediately following their performance. Sponsored by Ernie Williamson Music.	School of the Arts,Music Department Missouri State University,Reynolds College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities 901 S. National Ave. Springfield, MO 65897
February 28, 20268:00 PM - 11:59 PM	Brian Lynch Quartet – Monthly Residency At Blu Brian Lynch – trumpet Mark Davis – piano Jeff Hamann – bass Kyle Swan – drums	Blu The Pfister Hotel 424 East Wisconsin Ave, 23rd Floor Milwaukee, WI (414) 298-3196
March 11 - 12, 2026	Guest Artist For Chabot College Jazz Festival	Chabot College 25555 Hesperian Blvd Hayward, CA 94545 Buy Tickets
March 20, 20269:30 PM	Featured With Bill Bonifas Band	Caroline's Jazz Club Milwaukee, Wisconsin
March 28, 20268:00 PM - 11:59 PM	Brian Lynch Quartet – Monthly Residency At Blu	Blu The Pfister Hotel 424 East Wisconsin Ave, 23rd Floor Milwaukee, WI (414) 298-3196