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We happily invite you to our Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra Series! GRJO will be taking the Golden Age stage on January 19th, February 23rd, March 23rd, and April 27th, 2025.
For over 40 years, The Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra has been one of Michigans premier jazz ensembles, featuring some of the finest musicians in the area playing swinging original compositions and arrangements as well as traditional favorites. The musicians that create the live sounds are some of the areas best soloists, sidemen, and educators available. Many have jazz projects of their own, yet dedicate time to fostering the performance of live big band jazz.
The band was founded in 1976 by the late Bruce Early and has performed with many famous artists such as Clark Terry, Louis Bellison, Phil Woods, Pearl Bailey, Kenny Wheeler, Randy Brecker, Maria Schneider, Allen Vizutti, Phil Wilson, Bobby Shew, and has been enjoyed by thousands of people at concerts, dances, and festivals throughout the region.