Matea Jerkovic

Fri, Sep 12

Matea Jerkovic is a saxophonist, multi-instrumentalist, and educator based in Omaha, Nebraska. A recent graduate of the University of Nebraska at Omaha Jazz Studies program, Jerkovic has already distinguished herself as a rising voice in the Midwest jazz scene. In 2025, she was named Outstanding Soloist at the UNC Greeley Jazz Festival and won the North American Saxophone Alliance Region 3 Jazz Competition. She has performed internationally in Uruguay and studied abroad at the Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music in Riga, Latvia. Jerkovic performs regularly across the Midwest with her trio and as a member of multiple entertainment companies. As an educator, she serves as an assistant teaching artist with the Omaha Performing Arts Jazz Academy, where she is dedicated to inspiring and mentoring young musicians. Joined by Sebastian Arias on bass and Andrew Wray on drums, this new trio will make its debut on Friday, September 12 at Trio Jazz Club, blending jazz with modern electronic influences.