ARTIST INFORMATION
The Jazz Exchange Presents the 2nd Annual El Paso Jazz Festival!
The Jazz Exchange a local nonprofit is thrilled to present its second annual El Paso Jazz Festival this year. This festival promises unforgettable performances by outstanding jazz, soul, blues, and Latin jazz artists from both the El Paso, Juarez, Las Cruces, and New York City area.
This year's lineup is sure to have guests excited! We will feature students who participated in a two-week summer workshop learning and understanding jazz with the iconic headliners including jazz pianist James Weidman and jazz trumpeter Duane Eubanks, the Borderless Brass Band, The Jazz Exchange Big Band, and local band Azucar. Don't miss this celebration of incredible music and talent, food, drinks and community. Come enjoy the El Paso Jazz Festival that brings communities together!
LINEUP
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
SUMMER WORKSHOP STUDENT ENSEMBLES
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
BORDERLESS BRASS BAND
(NEW ORLEANS-STYLE)
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
JAMES WEIDMAN & DUANE EUBANKS
FEAT. SUMMER WORKSHOP FACULTY
(ABEL MIRELES, SHAUN MAHONEY, BRUNO AVITIA, RICKY MALICHI)
9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
THE JAZZ EXCHANGE BIG BAND
18-PIECE BAND
10:30 pm - 12:00 am
AZUCAR
LATIN JAZZ + SALSA
VENUE
Mountain Star Brewing Company is a high-quality craft beer manufacturer in the West Texas region of El Paso, Texas, Las Cruces, New Mexico, and Cd. Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico. Our name and logo reflect the nocturnal iconic landscape of a lighted STAR on the Franklin Mountains. Constructed in an automotive garage steel building and located on the east side of El Paso our brewery creates seasonal cool, crisp, and refreshing ales, using the best specialty malts and hops from Germany and the United States. We take pride in our customer service, manufacturing procedures, and quality control and are constantly striving to reach high standards of excellence. We hope you enjoy our beer and thank you for your support! Cheers! - Sandra and Ed
2ND EDITION JAZZ FEST ARTISTS
OUR PROUD SPONSORS
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LOCATION
MOUNTAIN STAR BREWING COMPANY
All participants and guests upon arrival will drive down Pellicano Dr. Parking will be available at Mountain Star Brewery, Street Parking, and parking lots in local businesses on both sides of the venue as well as across the street at Bowl El Paso.
There will be two check-in tents for guests to arrive and check-in or purchase tickets.
Candice Reyes
President & Founder
Vocalist
Abel Mireles
Artistic Director / Founder
Saxophonist
About us.
Building Communities Through Music
The Jazz Exchange is a minority-led organization that curates creative programming, offering audiences
to discover new venues, meet new people, experience new artists, and mentor future generations of young artists.
Candice Reyes and Abel Mireles are leading The Jazz Exchange with a strong passion for music, education, and community building. Their professional musicianship has enabled them to create a program that helps support underserved artists and local businesses with mentorship and music education.
The Jazz Exchange has earned a reputation both nationally and globally for their commitment to fostering personal growth, creating new opportunities, and preparing future citizens. By working together with artists, businesses, and freelancers, The Jazz Exchange offers unique and welcoming spaces that allow people to discover new places, meet new faces, and experience new artists.
YOUR SUPPORT CAN HELP US
TO BE THE INSTRUMENT OF CHANGE
Meet Our Team
Candice Reyes-Mireles
Executive Director & Founder
Autumn Robinson
Assistant Coordintaor
Dora Reyes
Summer Workshop +
Jazz Festival Assistant
Sandra Martinez
Board Member
Abel Mireles
Artistic Director & Founder
Pamela Reyes
Summer Workshop Assistant
Dr. John R. Roland
Board Member
Steve Garduno
Photographer
Carlos Nino
Board Member
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE 2023
JAZZ EXCHANGE JAZZ FESTIVAL