Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame, 1701 4th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
đź“– Event Description
The Birmingham Youth Jazz Ensemble (BYJE) returns to the stage for the first time in over 20 years in a powerful reunion concert honoring their late founder and mentor, Jothan Callins.
This one-night-only performance brings together alumni from 1994–2005, uniting across the country to celebrate the music, teachings, and legacy of a jazz visionary.
✨ Sunday, February 22, 2026 – 5:00 PM At the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame, BYJE alumni will perform Callins’ original compositions — many of which were never recorded — in tribute to the man who shaped their musical and personal lives.
The concert is part of the South Arts Jazz Road Creative Residency, awarded to trombonist Calvin Sexton, who is spearheading this project to preserve and elevate Jothan Callins’ impact on jazz and education.
đź“Ť Venue
Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame 1631 4th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203 Capacity: 460 seats
🎟 Tickets
$23.99 General Admission Available via Bandzoogle, Eventbrite, and the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame box office.
🙌 Why Attend?
Witness the reunion of Birmingham’s finest young jazz musicians from the 1990s–2000s.
Celebrate the enduring legacy of Jothan Callins, educator, performer, and cultural leader.
Experience rare and unrecorded compositions performed live.
Be part of a historic community celebration that connects past, present, and future generations of jazz.
đź”— Call to Action
Save your seat today and join us for this once-in-a-lifetime reunion concert.