BRUBECK JAZZ SUMMIT

Brubeck Jazz Summit is a transformative jazz education program for outstanding pre-college musicians from around the world. Led by Artistic Directors Roxy Coss and Lucas Pino, students learn from a diverse and passionate roster of world-class faculty and guest artists through combo rehearsals, masterclasses, career development, jam sessions, and performances. 

The Summit provides an inclusive and nurturing learning environment, where students and faculty build a strong community of lifelong connections. Students are challenged to grow musically and personally, and are provided with an educational experience designed to inspire and equip them in their journey as the next generation of creative leaders in jazz. 

A living legacy of the musician and international statesman, Dave Brubeck, the week-long Brubeck Jazz Summit is a partnership between Classical Tahoe and Brubeck Living Legacy, hosted at the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe campus located in a stunning mountain environment on the North Shore of beautiful Lake Tahoe.

With our partners at Classical Tahoe, Brubeck Living Legacy brings the Brubeck family’s jazz vision to Lake Tahoe to promote awareness, interest and the understanding of jazz and its role in American and international culture.

Brubeck Jazz Summit 2024

July 7-13, 2024
University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe
Incline Village, North Lake Tahoe, NV


The Brubeck Jazz Summit accepts online applications from highly motivated students from around the world who are between the ages of 15-18 at the time of application. Jazz musicians of all instruments and voice are encouraged to apply. 


*APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 31, 2024*
Scholarships are available for application fee, tuition, and travel. Questions? Contact Erin at jazz@classicaltahoe.org.

2024 Faculty & Guest Artists

Roxy Coss, Artistic Director & saxophone
Lucas Pino, Artistic Director & saxophone
Michael Rodriguez, trumpet
Rachel Eckroth, piano & vocals
Gerald Cannon, bass
Bryan Carter, drums & vocals
Darius Brubeck, piano
Chris Brubeck, electric bass & trombone
Dan Brubeck, drums

Brubeck Jazz Summit Partners

Brubeck Living Legacy brings the Brubeck name and the jazz summit vision to Lake Tahoe to promote awareness, interest and the understanding of jazz and its role in American and international culture.

Classical Tahoe provides the marketing, financial, and production expertise, in addition to the performance Pavilion and box office capabilities for the Brubeck Jazz Summit. Classical Tahoe’s goals are to expand length, musical styles, and educational opportunities of the Classical Tahoe Festival and Music Institute.

University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe is the home of the Brubeck Jazz Summit utilizing the beautiful campus, dorm rooms, cafeteria, and classrooms. Evening concerts and jazz jams will take place on the campus.

For more information regarding donation opportunities, please reach out to: contact@brubecklivinglegacy.com