SJO thrills to packed house!
March 3rd 2019 Concert at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center What the audience had to say: “The Symphonic Jazz Orchestra’s concert was...
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Jan 15, 20191 min
SJO to perform a World Premiere and Rhapsody in Blue at upcoming Free Community Concert
On March 3, 2019 at 3 pm, the 68-member Symphonic Jazz Orchestra will perform Rhapsody in Blue with Grammy Award-winning pianist Bill...
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Jun 29, 20181 min
SJO on KJazz 88.1 “Beyond Symphonic Jazz”
Hosted by SJO music director Mitch Glickman, “Beyond Symphonic Jazz” is a new 2-hour radio show on KJazz 88.1 “America’s Jazz Station.”...
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Mar 13, 20181 min
Daniel Szabo wins ASCAP Foundation/SJO 2018 Commissioning Prize
The ASCAP Foundation and the Symphonic Jazz Orchestra are pleased to announce Daniel Szabo as the recipient of the 4th Annual ASCAP...
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Feb 13, 20181 min
Young Minds Meet Music in 175 Schools This Spring!
The SJO community is making it possible for young minds to experience the transformative power of music. Because of generous donors and...
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Nov 2, 20171 min
The 2017 ASCAP Foundation/SJO Commissioning Prize Winner Announced
The Symphonic Jazz Orchestra’s Music Advisory Board selected Patrick Gandy winner of the 3rd Annual ASCAP Foundation/Symphonic Jazz...
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Aug 15, 20171 min
World premieres abound with Symphonic Jazz Orchestra & Miguel Zenón
Miguel Zenón performs with the 67-member Symphonic Jazz Orchestra. Photo by Sam Urdank | http://www.samurdank.com/ On Saturday, Sept....
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Jul 14, 20171 min
SJO Welcomes Newest School Partner
For the 2017-18 school year, the Symphonic Jazz Orchestra is pleased to welcome Kentwood Elementary School as its newest school partner....
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Jul 7, 20171 min
Announcing the 3rd Annual ASCAP Foundation / Symphonic Jazz Orchestra Commissioning Prize
The SJO is proud to announce its 3rd annual ASCAP Foundation/Symphonic Jazz Orchestra Commissioning Prize competition, which is open to...
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Apr 25, 20171 min
SJO performs world premiere of Gordon Goodwin’s “Fantasia” with soloist Eric Mari
As part of the Symphonic Jazz Orchestra’s 15th Anniversary Concert at the Carpenter Center in Long Beach, the SJO will premiere Gordon...
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Mar 29, 20171 min
Remembering George Duke at May 7th concert
As part of the Symphonic Jazz Orchestra’s 15th Anniversary Concert on May 7th, we will remember the contributions of our former co-music...
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Mar 8, 20171 min
New SJO Commission to be premiered at the May 7th 15th Anniversary Concert!
The Symphonic Jazz Orchestra’s 15th Anniversary Concert will feature the premiere of a new work from the winner of the George Duke...
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Mar 8, 20171 min
Bringing music education to another school in the Long Beach/Compton area
The SJO is thrilled to have started bringing weekly music education to Colin L. Powell Academy, which is just on the border of Long Beach...
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Dec 15, 20161 min
Pre-sale is Open for The Symphonic Jazz Orchestra’s 15th Anniversary Concert!
We’re thrilled to offer our friends and supporters the best seats in the house for The Symphonic Jazz Orchestra’s 15th Anniversary...
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Nov 17, 20161 min
This Year, the SJO is Bringing Music Education to 165 classrooms!
We are thrilled to have expanded the reach of our Music in the Schools program! The SJO is now bringing much-needed, year-long music...
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Oct 31, 20161 min
Kicking Off Our 15th Anniversary Year with a Private Concert
On Saturday, we were thrilled to throw a private event with jazz singer Jane Monheit and pianist Bill Cunliffe. This was the first in a...
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Sep 15, 20162 min
The Winner is Selected for The ASCAP Foundation / SJO Commissioning Prize
Dr. Scott Routenberg from Indiana is chosen as the recipient of the ASCAP Foundation/Symphonic Jazz Orchestra Commissioning Prize! The...
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