Assembling some of the most in-demand jazz artists in the world, Global Jazz Workshop is proud to present their 3rd Annual All-Star Gala Concert featuring the 2026 GJW Faculty Artists - led by saxophonist Chad LB.

This all-star lineup includes: Chad LB (Chris Botti, Taylor Swift), Wycliffe Gordon (Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, Dianne Reeves), Ari Hoenig (Shirley Scott, Joshua Redman), Russell Hall (Wayne Shorter, Branford Marsalis), Kellin Hanas (Tituss Burgess, Dee Dee Bridgewater), Ben Eunson (Questlove, Lalah Hathaway), Luther S. Allison (Samara Joy, Jazzmeia Horn), Kate Kortum (Aaron Diehl, Wynton Marsalis), Ryan Devlin (The 8-Bit Big Band, Ravi Coltrane), Nathan Graybeal (Saxologic), and Christian Wiggs (PBS, Jazz Tonight, Jeff Goldblum).

Chad LB — Tenor Saxophone

Wycliffe Gordon — Trombone

Ari Hoenig — Drums

Russell Hall — Bass

Kellin Hanas — Trumpet

Ben Eunson — Guitar

Luther S. Allison — Piano

Kate Kortum — Voice

Ryan Devlin — Alto Saxophone

Nathan Graybeal — Alto Saxophone

Christian Wiggs — Voice

Venue: Omni Austin Hotel Downtown (Bridge Ballroom | 2nd Floor)

Doors at 7:15 PM | Show 7:30 PM

Parking: Omni Austin Hotel charges $25 for their parking lot. We suggest parking on the street, or finding other available lots nearby.

Food & Beverage: There will be complimentary water available inside the ballroom, and you may purchase food and beverages from the CAPITAL A restaurant & bar on the ground floor, but *no food* will be allowed in the Bridge Ballroom during the performance. Beverages are allowed during the performances.

There are stairs directly to the right of CAPITAL A to take you up to the 2nd floor Bridge Ballroom, and there elevators directly to the left of CAPITAL A.