Emory Jazz Fest 2025: Gary Motley Trio featuring David Sánchez, saxophone

"The whole band changes dynamic direction with so much precision that it feels like someone was doing a studio mix on the spot. You can tell all of the guys are having an amazing time on stage, which is brilliant to watch"—EarRelevant The annual Emory Jazz Fest brings world-class jazz to the community with master classes, artist demonstrations, and concerts featuring the Gary Motley Trio with bassist Kaleb Thompkins and percussionist Leon Anderson, the Emory Big Band, and Grammy Award–winning saxophonist David Sánchez. EMORY JAZZ FEST SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (Events take place in Emerson Concert Hall, unless otherwise listed) Thursday, Feb.13 at 2:30 p.m., Lecture/Demonstration with David Sánchez | Free | No tickets required Friday, Feb. 14 at 8 p.m., David Sánchez and the Gary Motley Trio | Tickets $30 | Emory Students $10 Saturday, Feb. 15 at 11:30 a.m., Jazz Clinic | Tharp Rehearsal Hall | Free | No tickets required Saturday, Feb. 15 at 8 p.m., Emory Big Band | Free |Tickets required