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 director George Duke. From 2004 to his passing in [...]
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 Commissioning Competition, Alan Chan. Named after the [...]
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 and Compton! With the addition of Colin Powell Academy, [...]