Koger Jazz Heritage Festival • USC Jazz Studies Alumni

About This Show

USC Jazz invites you to join a celebration of the USC Jazz Studies department to help kick off our Inaugural Koger Heritage Jazz Festival on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 7:30 in Koger’s Black Box Theater. The first concert of the festival will feature USC Jazz Alumni, led by the Amos Hoffman Trio.

Amos Hoffman, is an internationally recognized Israeli Jazz guitarist and oud player, celebrated as a pioneer in blending Middle Eastern rhythms and melodic themes with modern Jazz.

Hoffman’s musical journey began at the age of 6 when he started playing the guitar, later adding the oud to his repertoire. After years of private lessons, he further honed his skills at the prestigious Rubin Academy of Music in Jerusalem. Seeking new musical experiences, he ventured first to Amsterdam and then to New York City, where he collaborated with established musicians and promising talents such as pianist Jason Lindner, bassist Avishai Cohen, and vocalist Claudia Acuña.