American Music Festival: Peabody Jazz Ensemble, Sean Jones, director

The Peabody Jazz Ensemble performs contemporary and classic standards from the big-band jazz repertoire as part of the American Music Festival. The ensemble is led by Sean Jones, the Richard and Elizabeth Case Chair of Jazz Studies.

When: October 16, 2026

Showtimes: 2–3 p.m. EDT

Venue: Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center

Address: 555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

Performers: Peabody Jazz Ensemble, led by Sean Jones

Description: The ensemble presents a program of contemporary and classic standards drawn from the jazz big-band tradition.

Run time: Approximately one hour

Tickets: Free

Registration: Required

Audience: General public, Johns Hopkins faculty, staff, and students

Tickets and registration: https://peabodyinstitute.thundertix.com/events/271729