We’re excited to announce a very special collaboration with UNLV — join Altin March 7th for a wonderful brass centered masterclass.

Altin will be joining composer, saxophonist, and bandleader; Hina Oikawa for her debut at Culture Lab LIC in Queens for the premiere of “Short Songs.”

“Hina Oikawa “Short Songs” is a project combining Japanese tanka poetry with jazz. Led by saxophonist and composer Hina Oikawa, the performance features a large jazz ensemble playing original music inspired by the beauty and emotions of traditional poetry. This unique blend of words and music offers a fresh and moving experience for the audience.”

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This special concert will feature a side by side presentation from both the faculty of the SFCM as well as their students. Altin along with the rest of the faculty will be continuing the tradition of challenging students to rise above their comfort and swing the night away with the heaviest cats in SF!

While there’s no shortage of young artist competitions, the UNT Jazz Trombone Day competition is one that’s risen as one of the highlights for all jazz trombonists alike. Founded by the Professor of Jazz Trombone at the University of North Texas - Nick Finzer; it’s a day that celebrates the instrument and the students that study the craft.

Join Altin Sencalar as he’ll be a featured artist for this annual celebration - we hope to see you there!

Catch Altin LIVE at Rudy’s Jazz Room with his Quartet featuring both original arrangements and compositions.

Personnel: Altin Sencalar - Trombone // Matt Twaddle - Piano // Leland Nelson - Bass // Sofia Goodman - Drumset

Join Altin Sencalar and Skylar Hagner as they present an insightful look into the inner workings of Musicianship, Brass Pedagogy, Professional Business and more!

Join Altin Sencalar and Skylar Hagner as they present an insightful look into the inner workings of Musicianship, Brass Pedagogy, Professional Business and more!

Come see a night of unforgettable music as Altin mans the Bass Trombone position in the Ulysses Owens Jr. Big Band featuring world renown vocalist, Kurt Elling.

This is a special 4 night event - don’t miss out on the chance to see the legends!

Come see a night of unforgettable music as Altin mans the Bass Trombone position in the Ulysses Owens Jr. Big Band featuring world renown vocalist, Kurt Elling.

This is a special 4 night event - don’t miss out on the chance to see the legends!

Come see a night of unforgettable music as Altin mans the Bass Trombone position in the Ulysses Owens Jr. Big Band featuring world renown vocalist, Kurt Elling.

This is a special 4 night event - don’t miss out on the chance to see the legends!

Come see a night of unforgettable music as Altin mans the Bass Trombone position in the Ulysses Owens Jr. Big Band featuring world renown vocalist, Kurt Elling.

This is a special 4 night event - don’t miss out on the chance to see the legends!

Catch Altin Sencalar with his chordless trio featuring Gary Kerkezou and the great John Lee at Penny Jo’s!

Personnel: Altin Sencalar - Trombone // John Lee - Bass // Gary Kerkezou - Drums

It’s that special time of the year and to complete Altin’s holiday season on a musical note, he’ll be joining the Fourth Universalist Society for their yearly celebrations that feature an wonderful combination of orchestral and jazz themes.

Big Band Holiday Sing-Along Spectacular // 4:00 P.M. – 4:45 P.M.

Service // 5:00 P.M. – 6:30 P.M.

Cocktails & Live Jazz of the highest quality is what Mr. Tipples offers it’s audiences. Altin Sencalar is excited to bring to the stage his marvelous quintet featuring both original compositions and arrangements of some beloved great standards.

Come out and enjoy the holiday season with Altin and his wonderful quintet showcase!

Personnel:

Altin Sencalar — Trombone // Jason Hainsworth — Tenor Saxophone //

Keith Saunders — Piano // Marwan Ghonima — Bass // Shawn Myers — Drum Set

Voted “Rising Star Big Band ” of 2022 by Downbeat Magazine — Altin Sencalar joins the one and only Ulysses Owens Jr. and his world renown big band for a 5 day residency at the infamous Dizzy’s Jazz Club in Lincoln Center.

If you’re in town and searching for a truly moving musical experience, you can’t miss this one!

Altin Sencalar’s responsibilities as a mentor an educator for the future generation never cease as Altin will be collaborating with Rhode Islands very own local shop; Roberts Musical Instruments for a brass day extravaganza.

Altin will be providing a 1 hour segment discussing the trombone and its functions in the modern workplace.

SPONSORED BY YAMAHA MUSIC USA

Voted “Rising Star Big Band ” of 2022 by Downbeat Magazine — Altin Sencalar joins the one and only Ulysses Owens Jr. and his world renown big band for a 5 day residency at the infamous Dizzy’s Jazz Club in Lincoln Center.

If you’re in town and searching for a truly moving musical experience, you can’t miss this one!

Voted “Rising Star Big Band ” of 2022 by Downbeat Magazine — Altin Sencalar joins the one and only Ulysses Owens Jr. and his world renown big band for a 5 day residency at the infamous Dizzy’s Jazz Club in Lincoln Center.

If you’re in town and searching for a truly moving musical experience, you can’t miss this one!

Voted “Rising Star Big Band ” of 2022 by Downbeat Magazine — Altin Sencalar joins the one and only Ulysses Owens Jr. and his world renown big band for a 5 day residency at the infamous Dizzy’s Jazz Club in Lincoln Center.

If you’re in town and searching for a truly moving musical experience, you can’t miss this one!

Voted “Rising Star Big Band ” of 2022 by Downbeat Magazine — Altin Sencalar joins the one and only Ulysses Owens Jr. and his world renown big band for a 5 day residency at the infamous Dizzy’s Jazz Club in Lincoln Center.

If you’re in town and searching for a truly moving musical experience, you can’t miss this one!

Founded under the artistic direction of Sue Mingus in 1991 to build off the Mingus Dynasty septet that she formed after Mingus’ death in 1979, the infamous 14-piece Mingus Big Band features new arrangements of Mingus compositions in a larger band format that Mingus was not always able to organize in his lifetime.

Join Altin for a special, high energy night featuring some of Charles Mingus’ most memorable works brought to the big band setting.

Jazz at the Post - Jazz Rabb hosts the talented Mike Camacho who has joined forces in collaboration with featured artist Altin Sencalar for a very special one night quintet show which can be seen live at Veterans of Foreign Wars - Westport, CT.