Six extraordinary young jazz musicians from around the world were selected for the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz Performance at UCLA, Class of 2027. Each began the intensive, full-scholarship program in September 2025 and will attain a Master of Music in Jazz Performance degree from The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music – one of the nation’s top music schools – in spring 2027. In a rare occurrence, members from the current Class of 2027 (Nicolaus Gelin, Mwanzi Harriott, and Mailo Rakotonanahary) will be joined by Institute alumni from the Class of 2023: Devin Daniels, Javier Santiago, and Emiliano Lasansky.

This concert is free to attend, but please get a ticket to ensure you have a spot! Tickets will be available online until 2 pm on December 13th, and remaining seats will be reserved first-come, first-serve at the door.

Nicolaus Gelin-trumpet

Mwanzi Harriott-guitar

Mailo Rakotonanahary-drums

Devin Daniels-alto sax

Javier Santiago-keyboard

Emiliano Lasansky-bass