About the Symphonic Jazz Orchestra

Founded in 2001, the Symphonic Jazz Orchestra is a non-profit organization dedicated to perpetuating the uniquely American genre of symphonic jazz through its commissioning program, and inspiring the next generations of listeners through its "Music in the Schools" program, and Community Outreach Program. Through these programs, the SJO has presented specially designed free family and educational concerts, master classes, assemblies, workshops, and in-school residencies to over 25,000 students and their families througout Los Angeles County.

OUR MISSION

COMMISSION symphonic jazz compositions, a musical genre that blends the American language of jazz with European orchestral traditions

PERFORM commissioned works in concerts throughout Southern California

RECORD its commissioned works for an international audience

INSPIRE the next generation of listeners through its Community Outreach Program and specially designed free Family and Educational Concerts

Our 67-member orchestra has commissioned eleven new works and performed six world premieres along with three U.S. premieres. The orchestra has performed in concerts throughout Southern California and is comprised of the finest studio, concert and jazz musicians in the region.

Thank you for taking the time to discover all we do for the students, community and symphonic jazz fans.

George Duke and Mitch Glickman
Music Directors