Golden Hour plans to preview material at the Nov. 19 concert for a January 2027 Jazz Education Network national conference in Louisville, Kentucky. The ensemble was selected for a featured showcase representing Santa Monica College, the Santa Monica Daily Press reports.
The conference program
The Jazz Education Network’s Jan. 6–9, 2027, conference in Louisville will include performances, workshops, panel discussions, research presentations, an exhibit hall and live mentoring clinics, according to the Jazz Education Network. Golden Hour’s featured student showcase is part of the conference’s performance program.
SMC identifies Golden Hour and Seaside Swing as its official vocal jazz ensembles on the Vocal Jazz program page. More than 60 vocalists are expected at the concert, with ensemble numbers and soloists, the Daily Press reports. Accompaniment will be provided by Sang Hee Cho on piano, Nate Laguzza on drums and Nate Light on bass.
SMC’s concert listing names Marisa Bradfield as director and sets admission at $15 for general admission and $5 for students with ID. The joint performance is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 19, at 7:30 p.m. at The Eli & Edythe Broad Stage at the SMC Performing Arts Center, according to SMC’s concert information.
The Broad Stage at SMC
BroadStage identifies the Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center as its primary venue. The center has three venues, including The Eli & Edythe Broad Stage, which seats 535, according to BroadStage.
The Daily Press reports that advance tickets are available at smc.edu/tickets or by phone at 310-434-3005 during limited weekday hours. The Broad Stage box office sells tickets starting 45 minutes before the performance, and seating is first come, first served. On-site parking is free.
