Jerome Mirza Jazz Residency Concert: Shadowlands with S. Carey (Bon Iver) & John Raymond
Friday, January 23, 2026 7:00 PM The Orpheum Theatre, Galesburg, IL Free and open to the public
The thirteenth annual Jerome Mirza Jazz Residency culminates in a special performance by Shadowlands, the captivating collaboration between Grammy-nominated jazz trumpeter John Raymond and Bon Iver sideman S. Carey. Blending the warmth and beauty of Carey’s sound with Raymond’s lyrical, improvisational approach, Shadowlands transcends genres—melding indie folk, forward-thinking jazz, lush pop, and atmospheric electronic textures into a truly one-of-a-kind musical experience. Their performances move effortlessly between soaring, anthemic moments and intimate, meditative soundscapes.
Don’t miss this immersive concert experience that bridges jazz, indie, and contemporary sound worlds. Free admission – no tickets required.
World-Renowned Jazz on the Illinois Prairie
The Jerome Mirza Jazz Residency at Knox College brings world-renowned jazz artists to campus for a week of intensive and collaborative jazz activities with Knox College students, culminating in a free public concert at the historic Orpheum Theatre.
The Jerome Mirza Foundation supports programs in education and the arts and was created by a bequest from Jerome Mirza, an attorney who served as president of the Illinois State Bar Association and Illinois Trial Lawyers Association. Mirza was a passionate jazz aficionado, and Knox College is pleased to have this opportunity to honor his memory by sharing the love of jazz with the campus and Galesburg communities. Mirza's daughter, Candace Mirza of Wilmette, Illinois, is a 1981 Knox graduate.
Previous Jerome Mirza Jazz Residency Guest Artists
