Mesa Community College

MCC Jazz Combos
MCC offers a variety of jazz combo opportunities
The Coltrane Ensemble performs the compositions of John Coltrane and many other jazz luminaries such as Benny Golson, Horace Silver, and Wayne Shorter.
This ensemble’s format ranges from Quintet to Septet. Educational emphasis is on ensemble performance, improvisation, and understanding the music within its context in jazz history.
This ensemble’s format ranges from Quintet to Septet. Educational emphasis is on ensemble performance, improvisation, and understanding the music within its context in jazz history.
The Monk Ensemble performs the compositions of Thelonious Monk and many other jazz luminaries such as Herbie Hancock, Cedar Walton, and Art Blakey.
This ensemble’s format ranges from Quintet to Septet. Educational emphasis is on ensemble performance, improvisation, and understanding the music within its context in jazz history.