Casper College Kinser Jazz Festival Feb 9-11
February 9 - February 11
Casper College will be hosting the Casper College Kinser Jazz Festival on February 9-11, 2026 at Casper College in Casper, Wyoming.
They have three outstanding adjudicators coming this year: Kara Baxter from Lincoln, NE, Wil Swindler from Colorado State University, and Bailey Grogan from UNC.
The direct link to register for ensembles is here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-kinser-jazz–festival-tickets-1481382517989?aff=oddtdtcreator
The headliner on Tuesday night will be säje. If you’re unfamiliar with them, they are a Seattle-based indie/contemporary jazz vocal ensemble. They have won three Grammy awards in 2021, 2024, and 2025. Some of you may remember Amanda Taylor who conducted the WY All-State Jazz Choir a few years back and was a member of Groove for Thought. This year, we are opening with a big band of the Wyoming Jazz Educators under the direction of Eric Richards and Frank Cook. It’s always fun to perform for (and hear performances of) our colleagues. Tickets for the headliner concert can be found here: https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/casper-college-theatre-and-dance/68701b9be425d20fb72077ee
