Including the western-hemisphere premiere of newly commissioned works by students and faculty from both universities. Part of an exchange program between UKZN and VCU Jazz Studies. Personnel include Sakhile Simani (trumpet), Linda Sikhakhane (tenor sax), Sebastian Goldswain (guitar), Lungelo Ngcobo (piano), Ildo Nandja (bass), and Sphelelo Mazibuko (drums) with UKZN director Prof. Neil Gonsalves (piano); and Trey Sorrells (alto sax), Brendan Schnabel (tenor sax), Victor Haskins (trumpet), Chris Ryan (guitar), Justin Esposito (bass), C.J. Wolfe (drums) with director Prof. Antonio Garcia (trombone).

Tickets are $7 in advance and $10 on the day of the performance; free for VCU students with ID.