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Athens Today
By the People, for the People
2026 Athens Jazz Festival Celebrates South American Music
Free recital features OU faculty, alumni, and friends performing music from Brazil, Colombia, Peru, and more.
Mar. 18, 2026 at 11:30pm
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The 2026 Athens Jazz Festival will host a free recital featuring music from South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru. The performance, which is the third installment of this popular event, will be held at the Baker Center Theater on the Ohio University campus and include a lineup of OU faculty, alumni, and friends.
Why it matters
The Athens Jazz Festival has become a highly anticipated annual event, drawing music lovers from across the region to celebrate diverse global sounds. This South American-themed recital continues the festival's mission to showcase international musical traditions and provide accessible, community-oriented programming.
The details
The concert will feature a variety of South American musical styles performed by an ensemble of OU-affiliated musicians. Performers include percussionist Johanna Amaya Conejo, trombonist Lucas Borges, percussionist Roger Braun, woodwind player Michelle Camargo, bassist Terry Douds, guitarist John Horne, woodwind player Matthew James, pianist Sean Parsons, and flautist Maira Urbano Neto.
- The 2026 Athens Jazz Festival recital will take place on March 18, 2026.
- The concert is free and open to the public.
The players
2026 Athens Jazz Festival
An annual music festival in Athens, Ohio that celebrates diverse global sounds and provides free, community-oriented programming.
Ohio University
A public research university located in Athens, Ohio that is hosting the 2026 Athens Jazz Festival recital.
The takeaway
The 2026 Athens Jazz Festival's South American-themed recital continues the festival's mission to showcase international musical traditions and provide accessible, community-oriented programming for music lovers in the region.
