Five-time GRAMMY Nominee and UNO Alumna Karrin Allyson to Perform With UNO Jazz Ensemble

By ahilt21 on October 21, 2026

Five-Time GRAMMY-Nominated Vocalist Karrin Allyson Returns to UNO for Special Concert with UNO Jazz Ensemble

OMAHA, Neb. – The University of Nebraska Omaha will welcome five-time GRAMMY-nominated vocalist and UNO alumna Karrin Allyson for a special concert performance with the UNO Jazz Ensemble on Thursday, November 5, at 7:30 p.m. in UNO’s Strauss Performing Arts Center.

The program will feature Allyson’s original compositions in arrangements created especially for large jazz ensemble, highlighting a unique collaboration between one of jazz’s most celebrated vocalists and UNO’s premier student jazz ensemble.

The concert will also feature the Metropolitan Area Youth Jazz Orchestra as the opening act, showcasing the next generation of jazz musicians from across the region.

General admission seating is available, and no tickets are required. Donations will be accepted to support UNO Jazz Scholarships, helping provide educational opportunities for future generations of jazz students.

The performance celebrates Allyson’s enduring connection to UNO while highlighting the university’s longstanding tradition of excellence in jazz education and performance.

For more information, visit the UNO School of Music Concerts and Events page: https://events.unomaha.edu/event/mayjo-and-uno-jazz-ensemble-1-featuring-karrin-allyson