Events

Sarah Jerrom MM Senior Recital - Conductor

JUNO award nominated vocalist, composer, arranger, and Eastman jazz-writing graduate student Sarah Jerrom writes vividly narrative, harmonically rich music that blurs lines between song, chamber music, and modern jazz orchestra. Her acclaimed project Magpie and tonight’s big band selections showcase her distinctive blend of lyrical storytelling, coloristic orchestration, and adventurous ensemble writing. I'm honor to conduct the big band and premiere her new works!

Mar.2nd, 5:30 PM, 2026

Eastman Kilbourn Hall, 26 Gibbs St, Rochester, NY 14604

Eastman New Jazz Ensemble Double Concert

Eastman New Jazz Ensemble, an internationally acclaimed jazz orchestra, will premiere works by contemporary jazz composers: Clarla Bley, Jim McNeely, Zhengtao Pan. Directed by Dave Rivello, alongside teaching assistant Zhengtao Pan. Join us for a night of all original big band composition! This is a rare double concert collaborating with Eastman Jazz Orchestra led by Christine Jensen.

Dec.5th, 7:30 PM, 2025

Eastman Kilbourn Hall, 26 Gibbs St, Rochester, NY 14604

Eastman New Jazz Ensemble Concert (25Fall)

Eastman New Jazz Ensemble, an internationally acclaimed jazz orchestra, will premiere works by contemporary jazz composers: Maria Schneider, Jim McNeely, Venessa Perica, Zhengtao Pan, Nathan Parker Smith etc. Directed by Dave Rivello, alongside teaching assistant Zhengtao Pan. Join us for a night of all original big band composition!

Oct.8th, 7:30 PM, 2025

Eastman Kilbourn Hall, 26 Gibbs St, Rochester, NY 14604

Ravinia On Tour: New York City

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the intersection of jazz and chamber music with Ravinia On Tour's Bridges Composition Concert. This captivating fusion of genres promises to spark the joy of jazz aficionados and classical music enthusiasts alike.

Apr.16th, 8:00 PM, 2025

National Sawdust, 80 N 6th St, Brooklyn, NY 11249

Jazz Composition B.M Senior Recital - Scenery In My Story

Emerging jazz composer Zhengtao Pan presents his original compositions for jazz orchestra, featuring selections from his debut album alongside pieces from his upcoming second album.

Apr.14th, 4:00 PM, 2025

Berklee Berk Recital Hall, 1140 Boylston Street 1A

Ravinia Festival: Bridges Composition Competition Winner Concert

“Mirror, Floating On The Water" for String Quartet and Jazz Piano Trio is one of the winning works for Bridges Composition Competition. The piece is going to be premiered at Ravinia Jazz Festival in Chicago.

Jun.11th, 7:00 PM, 2024

Ravinia's Steans Music Institute, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park, IL 60035

Ithaca College Jazz Ensemble Composition Contest Winner Concert

"Windy Days" is one of the winning works for the Ithaca College Jazz Ensemble Composition Contest. It's described as "a really beautiful landscape, and beautiful tonal language that is very appealing to the listeners” by Mike Titlebaum, Professor of Jazz Study at Ithaca College. Join us to share a night with all original contemporary big band composition, featuring one of the best saxophonists around NYC - Alexa Tarantino.

Apr.27th, 8:15 PM, 2024

Ithaca College Ford Hall, 953 Danby Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850

Berklee Jazz Composers' Workshop Orchestra Concert (24Fall)

Under the direction of Assistant Chair Ayn Inserto and Professor Randy Pingrey, the Berklee Jazz Composers' Workshop Orchestra will perform original works and arrangements by Zhengtao Pan.

Apr.11th, 7:30PM, 2024

921 Boylston Street Boston MA 02115

Berklee Jazz Composers' Workshop Orchestra Featuring Guest Artist Ingrid Jensen

The Berklee Jazz Composers’ Workshop Orchestra will perform original work by Zhengtao Pan and arrangements featuring guest artist Ingrid Jensen.

Apr.11th, 7:30PM, 2024

921 Boylston Street Boston MA 02115

CMS Young Composer Competition Winner Concert

"Woodwind Quintet No.1" is one of the winning works for the CMS Young Composer Competition. It's described as "a really wonderful listening experience", "a charming work" by the judges.

Mar.24th, 4:00 PM, 2024

Community Music School Concert Hall 535 Garden AvenueSt. Louis, MO, 63119

Eastman New Jazz Ensemble Concert (24Spring)

Eastman New Jazz Ensemble, an internationally acclaimed jazz orchestra, will premiere works by contemporary jazz composers: Bill Holman, Matthew Nichols, Zhengtao Pan, etc. Directed by Dave Rivello. Join us for a night of all original big band composition!

Feb.21st, 7:30 PM, 2025

Eastman Kilbourn Hall, 26 Gibbs St, Rochester, NY 14604

Città di Barletta Composition Competition Winner Concert

Italian pianist Simone Cimino will perform a concert featuring works by Bach, Berio, Monopoli and Pan. Pan’s work “Two Memories In Shanghai” is the winning work (first absolute prize) of the 33rd edition of Citta di Barletta Composition Contest.

Jan.18th, 7:00 PM, 2024

Italy, Barletta, Auditorium Gos

Cascadia Composers: Visions & Voyages

Cascadia composers present chamber works written by living composers, one of my compositions “Two Memories In Shanghai” for solo piano will be performed by Rebecca Stager.

May.6th, 7:30 PM, 2023

Lincoln Hall Room 75, 1620 SW Park Ave. Portland OR 97201

Jazz Education Network Young Composer Showcase

The US Jazz Ambassadors will premiere Zhengtao Pan’s original composition “Flamenco for Snow” as part of the JEN Young Composer Showcase, conducted by Zhengtao Pan.

Jan.7th, 2:00 PM, 2023

Clinic Room #1/Allendale, 9801 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819

Events

Sarah Jerrom MM Senior Recital - Conductor

JUNO award nominated vocalist, composer, arranger, and Eastman jazz-writing graduate student Sarah Jerrom writes vividly narrative, harmonically rich music that blurs lines between song, chamber music, and modern jazz orchestra. Her acclaimed project Magpie and tonight’s big band selections showcase her distinctive blend of lyrical storytelling, coloristic orchestration, and adventurous ensemble writing. I'm honor to conduct the big band and premiere her new works!

Mar.2nd, 5:30 PM, 2026

Eastman Kilbourn Hall, 26 Gibbs St, Rochester, NY 14604

Eastman New Jazz Ensemble Double Concert

Eastman New Jazz Ensemble, an internationally acclaimed jazz orchestra, will premiere works by contemporary jazz composers: Clarla Bley, Jim McNeely, Zhengtao Pan. Directed by Dave Rivello, alongside teaching assistant Zhengtao Pan. Join us for a night of all original big band composition! This is a rare double concert collaborating with Eastman Jazz Orchestra led by Christine Jensen.

Dec.5th, 7:30 PM, 2025

Eastman Kilbourn Hall, 26 Gibbs St, Rochester, NY 14604

Eastman New Jazz Ensemble Concert (25Fall)

Eastman New Jazz Ensemble, an internationally acclaimed jazz orchestra, will premiere works by contemporary jazz composers: Maria Schneider, Jim McNeely, Venessa Perica, Zhengtao Pan, Nathan Parker Smith etc. Directed by Dave Rivello, alongside teaching assistant Zhengtao Pan. Join us for a night of all original big band composition!

Oct.8th, 7:30 PM, 2025

Eastman Kilbourn Hall, 26 Gibbs St, Rochester, NY 14604

Ravinia On Tour: New York City

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the intersection of jazz and chamber music with Ravinia On Tour's Bridges Composition Concert. This captivating fusion of genres promises to spark the joy of jazz aficionados and classical music enthusiasts alike.

Apr.16th, 8:00 PM, 2025

National Sawdust, 80 N 6th St, Brooklyn, NY 11249

Jazz Composition B.M Senior Recital - Scenery In My Story

Emerging jazz composer Zhengtao Pan presents his original compositions for jazz orchestra, featuring selections from his debut album alongside pieces from his upcoming second album.

Apr.14th, 4:00 PM, 2025

Berklee Berk Recital Hall, 1140 Boylston Street 1A

Ravinia Festival: Bridges Composition Competition Winner Concert

“Mirror, Floating On The Water" for String Quartet and Jazz Piano Trio is one of the winning works for Bridges Composition Competition. The piece is going to be premiered at Ravinia Jazz Festival in Chicago.

Jun.11th, 7:00 PM, 2024

Ravinia's Steans Music Institute, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park, IL 60035

Ithaca College Jazz Ensemble Composition Contest Winner Concert

"Windy Days" is one of the winning works for the Ithaca College Jazz Ensemble Composition Contest. It's described as "a really beautiful landscape, and beautiful tonal language that is very appealing to the listeners” by Mike Titlebaum, Professor of Jazz Study at Ithaca College. Join us to share a night with all original contemporary big band composition, featuring one of the best saxophonists around NYC - Alexa Tarantino.

Apr.27th, 8:15 PM, 2024

Ithaca College Ford Hall, 953 Danby Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850

Berklee Jazz Composers' Workshop Orchestra Concert (24Fall)

Under the direction of Assistant Chair Ayn Inserto and Professor Randy Pingrey, the Berklee Jazz Composers' Workshop Orchestra will perform original works and arrangements by Zhengtao Pan.

Apr.11th, 7:30PM, 2024

921 Boylston Street Boston MA 02115

Berklee Jazz Composers' Workshop Orchestra Featuring Guest Artist Ingrid Jensen

The Berklee Jazz Composers’ Workshop Orchestra will perform original work by Zhengtao Pan and arrangements featuring guest artist Ingrid Jensen.

Apr.11th, 7:30PM, 2024

921 Boylston Street Boston MA 02115

CMS Young Composer Competition Winner Concert

"Woodwind Quintet No.1" is one of the winning works for the CMS Young Composer Competition. It's described as "a really wonderful listening experience", "a charming work" by the judges.

Mar.24th, 4:00 PM, 2024

Community Music School Concert Hall 535 Garden AvenueSt. Louis, MO, 63119

Eastman New Jazz Ensemble Concert (24Spring)

Eastman New Jazz Ensemble, an internationally acclaimed jazz orchestra, will premiere works by contemporary jazz composers: Bill Holman, Matthew Nichols, Zhengtao Pan, etc. Directed by Dave Rivello. Join us for a night of all original big band composition!

Feb.21st, 7:30 PM, 2025

Eastman Kilbourn Hall, 26 Gibbs St, Rochester, NY 14604

Città di Barletta Composition Competition Winner Concert

Italian pianist Simone Cimino will perform a concert featuring works by Bach, Berio, Monopoli and Pan. Pan’s work “Two Memories In Shanghai” is the winning work (first absolute prize) of the 33rd edition of Citta di Barletta Composition Contest.

Jan.18th, 7:00 PM, 2024

Italy, Barletta, Auditorium Gos

Cascadia Composers: Visions & Voyages

Cascadia composers present chamber works written by living composers, one of my compositions “Two Memories In Shanghai” for solo piano will be performed by Rebecca Stager.

May.6th, 7:30 PM, 2023

Lincoln Hall Room 75, 1620 SW Park Ave. Portland OR 97201

Jazz Education Network Young Composer Showcase

The US Jazz Ambassadors will premiere Zhengtao Pan’s original composition “Flamenco for Snow” as part of the JEN Young Composer Showcase, conducted by Zhengtao Pan.

Jan.7th, 2:00 PM, 2023

Clinic Room #1/Allendale, 9801 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819

Events

Sarah Jerrom MM Senior Recital - Conductor

JUNO award nominated vocalist, composer, arranger, and Eastman jazz-writing graduate student Sarah Jerrom writes vividly narrative, harmonically rich music that blurs lines between song, chamber music, and modern jazz orchestra. Her acclaimed project Magpie and tonight’s big band selections showcase her distinctive blend of lyrical storytelling, coloristic orchestration, and adventurous ensemble writing. I'm honor to conduct the big band and premiere her new works!

Mar.2nd, 5:30 PM, 2026

Eastman Kilbourn Hall, 26 Gibbs St, Rochester, NY 14604

Eastman New Jazz Ensemble Double Concert

Eastman New Jazz Ensemble, an internationally acclaimed jazz orchestra, will premiere works by contemporary jazz composers: Clarla Bley, Jim McNeely, Zhengtao Pan. Directed by Dave Rivello, alongside teaching assistant Zhengtao Pan. Join us for a night of all original big band composition! This is a rare double concert collaborating with Eastman Jazz Orchestra led by Christine Jensen.

Dec.5th, 7:30 PM, 2025

Eastman Kilbourn Hall, 26 Gibbs St, Rochester, NY 14604

Eastman New Jazz Ensemble Concert (25Fall)

Eastman New Jazz Ensemble, an internationally acclaimed jazz orchestra, will premiere works by contemporary jazz composers: Maria Schneider, Jim McNeely, Venessa Perica, Zhengtao Pan, Nathan Parker Smith etc. Directed by Dave Rivello, alongside teaching assistant Zhengtao Pan. Join us for a night of all original big band composition!

Oct.8th, 7:30 PM, 2025

Eastman Kilbourn Hall, 26 Gibbs St, Rochester, NY 14604

Ravinia On Tour: New York City

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the intersection of jazz and chamber music with Ravinia On Tour's Bridges Composition Concert. This captivating fusion of genres promises to spark the joy of jazz aficionados and classical music enthusiasts alike.

Apr.16th, 8:00 PM, 2025

National Sawdust, 80 N 6th St, Brooklyn, NY 11249

Jazz Composition B.M Senior Recital - Scenery In My Story

Emerging jazz composer Zhengtao Pan presents his original compositions for jazz orchestra, featuring selections from his debut album alongside pieces from his upcoming second album.

Apr.14th, 4:00 PM, 2025

Berklee Berk Recital Hall, 1140 Boylston Street 1A

Ravinia Festival: Bridges Composition Competition Winner Concert

“Mirror, Floating On The Water" for String Quartet and Jazz Piano Trio is one of the winning works for Bridges Composition Competition. The piece is going to be premiered at Ravinia Jazz Festival in Chicago.

Jun.11th, 7:00 PM, 2024

Ravinia's Steans Music Institute, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park, IL 60035

Ithaca College Jazz Ensemble Composition Contest Winner Concert

"Windy Days" is one of the winning works for the Ithaca College Jazz Ensemble Composition Contest. It's described as "a really beautiful landscape, and beautiful tonal language that is very appealing to the listeners” by Mike Titlebaum, Professor of Jazz Study at Ithaca College. Join us to share a night with all original contemporary big band composition, featuring one of the best saxophonists around NYC - Alexa Tarantino.

Apr.27th, 8:15 PM, 2024

Ithaca College Ford Hall, 953 Danby Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850

Berklee Jazz Composers' Workshop Orchestra Concert (24Fall)

Under the direction of Assistant Chair Ayn Inserto and Professor Randy Pingrey, the Berklee Jazz Composers' Workshop Orchestra will perform original works and arrangements by Zhengtao Pan.

Apr.11th, 7:30PM, 2024

921 Boylston Street Boston MA 02115

Berklee Jazz Composers' Workshop Orchestra Featuring Guest Artist Ingrid Jensen

The Berklee Jazz Composers’ Workshop Orchestra will perform original work by Zhengtao Pan and arrangements featuring guest artist Ingrid Jensen.

Apr.11th, 7:30PM, 2024

921 Boylston Street Boston MA 02115

CMS Young Composer Competition Winner Concert

"Woodwind Quintet No.1" is one of the winning works for the CMS Young Composer Competition. It's described as "a really wonderful listening experience", "a charming work" by the judges.

Mar.24th, 4:00 PM, 2024

Community Music School Concert Hall 535 Garden AvenueSt. Louis, MO, 63119

Eastman New Jazz Ensemble Concert (24Spring)

Eastman New Jazz Ensemble, an internationally acclaimed jazz orchestra, will premiere works by contemporary jazz composers: Bill Holman, Matthew Nichols, Zhengtao Pan, etc. Directed by Dave Rivello. Join us for a night of all original big band composition!

Feb.21st, 7:30 PM, 2025

Eastman Kilbourn Hall, 26 Gibbs St, Rochester, NY 14604

Città di Barletta Composition Competition Winner Concert

Italian pianist Simone Cimino will perform a concert featuring works by Bach, Berio, Monopoli and Pan. Pan’s work “Two Memories In Shanghai” is the winning work (first absolute prize) of the 33rd edition of Citta di Barletta Composition Contest.

Jan.18th, 7:00 PM, 2024

Italy, Barletta, Auditorium Gos

Cascadia Composers: Visions & Voyages

Cascadia composers present chamber works written by living composers, one of my compositions “Two Memories In Shanghai” for solo piano will be performed by Rebecca Stager.

May.6th, 7:30 PM, 2023

Lincoln Hall Room 75, 1620 SW Park Ave. Portland OR 97201

Jazz Education Network Young Composer Showcase

The US Jazz Ambassadors will premiere Zhengtao Pan’s original composition “Flamenco for Snow” as part of the JEN Young Composer Showcase, conducted by Zhengtao Pan.

Jan.7th, 2:00 PM, 2023

Clinic Room #1/Allendale, 9801 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819