The Austin Community College Jazz Ensemble is preparing for a concert that will benefit Children’s Medical Center Foundation of Central Texas. The group raises funds to support Dell Children’s Medical Center.

The Jazz Ensemble performs nationwide.

The ensemble, along with Grammy-winning guitarist Redd Volkaert, will play Thursday, May 2, at Patsy’s Cafe (5001 E. Ben White Blvd.). The show goes from 7 to 9 p.m. There is no cover charge, but donations will go to a chapter of Dell Children’s Circle of Friends – grassroots, volunteer-led, community-based chapters that raise funds and awareness for Children’s Medical Center Foundation of Central Texas. This chapter has chosen to focus attention on international mission work by members of the Dell Children’s staff. For more information on Children’s Medical Center Foundation, visit www.childrensaustin.org.

The Jazz Ensemble also will kick off the Austin Jazz Society’s Sunday Jazz Sessions on May 5 at the Shoal Crossing Event Center (8611 N. Mopac Expy.; 5-9 p.m.). Tickets are $10 for students and $20 for others who are not members of the Austin Jazz Society. Guest artists include Volkaert and jazz trombone legend Bill Watrous. For more details on the show, visit austinjazzsociety.org.

The ACC Jazz Ensemble is recognized for its ability to combine musical tradition and innovation, and the group has a decades-long commitment to playing benefit shows for charities and community organizations.