All around the Emory campus, there are telltale signs that fall is quickly approaching. From crystal clear skies to the ever so gentle rustling of the leaves, everyone eagerly anticipates relief from the searing heat that has become so associated with Atlanta.  As norms and traditions go, it is also the time to get your last outdoor jazz fix before retreating to the concert hall for the winter months. On October 9 and 23, the Emory Jazz Combos and Big Band provided an aural palette for those who wanted to become a part of Emory’s newest tradition, Jazz on the Green. Occurring each October and April, these free outdoor concerts give Emory’s jazz students an opportunity to share their music with very attentive and appreciative audiences. The Patterson Pavilion, located between the Goizueta Business School and the Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, yields the perfect balance of amphitheater-like acoustics and a grassy knoll for those wishing to bring along a blanket and a perhaps a good book. While last week’s performance marked the end of the outdoor jazz activity for fall, fear not. The ensembles are eagerly prepared to usher in spring as we celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month next April. Jazz at Emory all year round; how cool is that!