Featuring Benny Benack III, Hannah Claire & Iris
Live in Denton, Texas
Coming September 18th, 2026
1:00 PM CST
It's out now!
Listen NowBorn from a
Jazz Legacy
The "Fun O'Clock" Lab Band is comprised of undergraduate and graduate students from the University of North Texas One O'Clock Lab Band program, one of the premier collegiate jazz ensembles in the United States since 1947.
Born from that tradition, the ensemble was created with a simple mission: to present seriously fun music for everyone, inspiring students, musicians, educators, and music enthusiasts while continuing the spirit of innovation and accessibility to the arts.
The group has had the privilege of collaborating with Emmy-nominated trumpeter and vocalist Benny Benack III and has since released the live album "Live in Denton, Texas."
Beyond performance, the band remains committed to educational outreach and community engagement throughout the Dallas–Denton area.
Photography by Quinn and Anna Cameron
Highlights
- Collaborated with Emmy-nominated Benny Benack III
- Debut release: "Live in Denton, Texas," September 2026
- Rooted in the UNT One O'Clock Lab Band tradition (est. 1947)
- Educational outreach across the Dallas–Denton area
- Original music, new arrangements & audience-centered programming
Our Mission
"Innovation, accessibility to the arts, and high-level ensemble performance."
Core Mission"Free educational resources and mentorship for the next generation of musicians."
Community Outreach"Although the group may be new to the scene, the scene is certainly not new to the group."
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