Guest Artist: Jim Self Jazz Combo Performance

Name: Guest Artist: Jim Self Jazz Combo Performance
Start: 2025-10-08T19:30:00-05:00
Location: Haas Fine Arts Center - UW

Schedule

Wed, 08 Oct, 2025 at 07:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Haas Fine Arts Center - UW | Eau Claire, WI

Jim Self is a Los Angeles-based tubist and composer known for his extensive work in both studio recordings and live performances. Self is joined by jazz area faculty and students for a unique jazz combo performance in Gantner Concert Hall. Open to the public!
He's performed on over 1500 film soundtracks, including iconic solos in movies like "Jurassic Park", "Wall-E," "Avatar," "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" and "Home Alone." He's a regular performer with the Pacific and Pasadena Symphonies, the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, and the Los Angeles Opera.
UW-Eau Claire Music Department:
As the largest undergrad music program within the Universities of Wisconsin, the UW-Eau Claire music department serves over 300 music students and presents over 200 performances every year. Music is a well-established and beloved tradition at UWEC and the city of Eau Claire at large known for its vibrant music scene where artists of all ages showcase and polish their artistic skills. Learn more about our noteworthy range of degree programs, supportive and talented faculty, and plentiful performance opportunities by visiting this link: uwec.ly/music

University Bands at UW-Eau Claire:
Established in 1922, and built on a long tradition of excellence, UW-Eau Claire Bands provide rewarding and enriching musical experiences for nearly 700 students each year. Designed to meet the artistic and educational needs of students, regardless of major area of study, we offer students a variety of concert bands, jazz ensembles, and athletic bands to get involved in. As they move into their second century on campus, they are committed to high quality performances of traditional repertoire while promoting and performing high quality repertoire by historically underrepresented composers. Learn more at: uwec.ly/bands