TJE: Pre-Thanksgiving Big Band Night feat. Oregon Mountain High School

About this event

THE EXCHANGE: PRE-THANKSGIVING BIG BAND NIGHT

JAZZ AROUND TOWN – 2026 MUSIC SERIES

The Jazz Exchange proudly brings live jazz to El Paso through our Jazz Around Town Music Series . In partnership with local venues, we support musicians, celebrate music education, and create welcoming spaces for our community to experience live music.

This November, join us for a special Pre-Thanksgiving Big Band Night at The Garrison on Wednesday, November 25th! Get ready for an evening of swinging jazz, festive vibes, raffles, giveaways, and live music featuring the next generation of jazz musicians alongside some of the region’s finest professionals. Bring your friends and family, gather around great music, and kick off the Thanksgiving holiday season with an evening celebrating jazz, community, and gratitude. Come enjoy the sounds of The Jazz Exchange and experience the energy of a live big band!

THE GARRISON: PRE-THANKSGIVING BAND NIGHT

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 | 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM

This month, we’re excited to welcome the Oregon Mountain School Jazz Band as our featured opening act! Support these talented young musicians as they take the stage to showcase their hard work, musicianship, and growing love for jazz.

Following their performance, enjoy The Jazz Exchange Big Band , an 18-piece ensemble led by Abel Mireles, Artistic Director of The Jazz Exchange. Featuring professional jazz musicians, music educators, and university professors from the region, the band brings the excitement, rich sounds, and swinging energy of big band jazz to downtown El Paso. We're adding some fun to the evening with fall raffles and door prizes. Whether you're coming to support our student musicians or enjoy incredible live jazz, there's something for everyone.

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

• 7:30 PM – 8:15 PM: Oregon High School Jazz Band

• 8:15 PM – 8:45 PM: Raffles & Door Prizes (all proceeds from Raffles go to The Jazz Exchange)

• 8:45 PM – 10:00 PM: The Jazz Exchange Big Band

Schedule subject to change.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Get ready for a festive evening filled with swinging rhythms, powerful horn sections, and the electrifying energy of a full big band as we kick off the Thanksgiving holiday season with a night of great music and community! Enjoy an opening performance by the Oregon Mountain High School Jazz Band, followed by The Jazz Exchange Big Band, celebrating jazz's rich tradition with an exciting evening of big band classics and swinging sounds. This is a listening-focused concert, but guests are welcome to engage with the music, soak in the atmosphere, and dance along! Gather your friends and family, enjoy some great food and drinks available for purchase, and celebrate the season with us. The Garrison's kitchen stays open until midnight. Come celebrate the season of gratitude, community, and great music with The Jazz Exchange! Plan to stay for the entire event and support both bands playing, as they have prepared a show for you. Food and Drinks are available for purchase at The Garrison. Drink Specials include: $8 Margaritas, 1/2 Off Wine by the glass, special food and drink menu, kitchen is open till midnight. By purchasing food and drinks you are supporting The Garrison that supports live music so plan on supporting our event.

ADMISSION & TICKETS

This is a ticketed event open to the public. Tickets sell quickly, so purchase your tickets as soon as possible. Once we are sold out, tickets will NOT be available at the door.

• Advance Online Admission: $15 (until Nov. 24th)

• General Admission: $20 — available online and at the door on the day of the event, subject to availability.

We encourage guests to purchase tickets in advance to save $5 and secure their spot. Door tickets will be available only if capacity allows.

YOUR TICKET MAKES A DIFFERENCE!

All ticket sales directly support The Jazz Exchange , the nonprofit organization that produces these events and works to build communities through music. Your attendance helps sustain live jazz performances, support local musicians, and expand access to music education and community programming throughout the El Paso–Ciudad Juárez region.

By attending, you're not only enjoying a great night of music and community— you're helping keep live jazz thriving in our community. Thank you for supporting local musicians, young artists, and The Jazz Exchange!

YOUTH ATTENDANCE POLICY

We welcome families and young music enthusiasts! Guests ages 13–18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and must purchase a ticket . Each attendee must have their own ticket for entry and will be required to wear a wristband.

Come support the next generation of jazz musicians and experience a Halloween Big Band Night to remember!

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LOCATION: The Garrison, Downtown El Paso

DATE: Wednesday, October 28, 2026

TIME: 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM

TICKETS: $15 advance online until Nov. 24th | $20 general admission online & door on Nov. 25th

Presented by The Jazz Exchange — Building Communities Through Music in partnership with The Garrison.

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