Event: North Lake Jazz Festival

Get ready for an exciting celebration of music at our Inaugural North Lake Jazz Festival! Enjoy a dynamic lineup of talented musicians and world-renowned guest artists! Participate in live performances, educational clinics, master classes, and a culminating concert on Saturday, April 11 at 7pm featuring our North Lake Jazz Ensemble, Dallas College Jazz Faculty, and Guest Artists. A special Proclamation will be presented by State Representative Terry Meza during the feature concert which celebrates this wonderful experience for our community. All events are open and free to the public!

Friday April 10, 2026
10:00 am Band Performances and Clinics
1:00pm John DeBellevue Trio
2:30 pm Dallas College Jazz Faculty and Guest Artists Rehearsal
4:30 pm North Lake Jazz Ensemble and Guest Artists Rehearsal

Saturday April 11, 2026
11:00 am Jazz Improvisation, Composition, and Arranging Master Class
1:00 pm Dennis Marks Master Class
2:00 pm Eastfield Jazz Combo Performance and Clinic
3:00 pm John Fedchock Master Class
4:00 pm North Lake Jazz Ensemble and Guest Artists Sound Check
7:00 pm Concert featuring Guest Artists, North Lake Jazz Ensemble, and Dallas College Jazz Faculty
*Proclamation by State Representative Terry Meza at 7 pm

Dennis Marks is a world-renowned bassist who has toured with the Bob Mintzer Orchestra, Maynard Ferguson, Woody Herman, and was notably Arturo Sandoval's bassist for over 20 years. He has taught in various universities including the University of Miami Frost School of Music, Florida International University, and has served on faculty as Associate Professor of Music at University of North Florida since 2005.

John Fedchock is one of the most on-demand trombonists. He made a name for himself on the Woody Herman big band as writer, trombonist, and musical director for many years. His critically acclaimed John Fedchock New York Big Band has become a marquee group, showcasing Fedchock’s trombone and grammy-nominated arranging techniques as well as the band’s all-star soloists. The JFNYBB’s five CDs on the MAMA and Reservoir Music labels have all received high praise from critics and extraordinary success on national jazz radio charts.

Location: North Lake Campus, Bldg. P, Rm. P302

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