After nearly 30 years, a concert series that brought jazz music greats to Utah will end

The series will end with two shows in March, including one with Grammy-winning best new artist Samara Joy.

The concert series is nationally recognized by jazz musicians and fans alike — bringing such greats as Dave Brubeck and Diana Krall, as well as emerging artists, to Utah. In total, the series has staged nearly 270 jazz concerts to the state since it began in 1994. Other costs that have gone up are for rental of the Capitol Theater, hotel reservations, and sound and technical labor.

“We tried to figure out a way to make things so it can continue, and the one thing that we’ve always been absolute about is keeping the ticket prices very reasonable,” Hanks said. “If we were to raise ticket prices to an extra level, we might be able to continue and then also we started looking at what next means.”

The series will cut its 2022-2023 season short, canceling two shows scheduled for the Capitol Theatre: An April 1 concert headlined by saxophonist Joshua Redman, and a May 26 performance led by trombonist Delfeayo Marsalis. Refunds can be requested, which the group will “make every effort” to accommodate, according to the letter sent to season ticket holders.

When asked for a favorite memory of the concert series — which previously was known as “Jazz at the Hilton” and “Jazz at the Sheraton,” reflecting the venue — Hanks said, “oh, I have a whole bunch. Let’s see, I might have to limit it to seven or eight.”

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