20th Anniversary of the SJO Debut Concert
I wanted to take a moment to celebrate the debut of the Symphonic Jazz Orchestra, which was 20 years ago today. Twenty years into this journey, we have commissioned and premiered over 20 new [...]
The SJO’s 20th Anniversary Celebration Concert – March 13, 2022
The Symphonic Jazz Orchestra celebrates its 20th Anniversary with a Gala Concert on Sunday, March 13, 2022 at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach. The 68-member ensemble, [...]
Jihye Lee Announced Winner of the 6th Annual ASCAP Foundation/Symphonic Jazz Orchestra Commissioning Prize
The ASCAP Foundation and the Symphonic Jazz Orchestra are pleased to announce Jihye Lee as the recipient of the 6th Annual ASCAP Foundation/Symphonic Jazz Orchestra Commissioning [...]
Free Community Concert with Chris Brubeck – November 17th
Sunday November 17th at 3:00pm Carpenter Performing Arts Center 6200 Atherton St. Long Beach, CA 90815 Guest soloist Chris Brubeck, son of the late Dave Brubeck, performs a movement of his [...]
Family Jazz Hour -May 7th
A free public concert presented by members of Symphonic Jazz Orchestra (SJO) Tuesday May 7th 5:30 pm – Food (proceeds to PTA) 6:30 pm – Concert Where: Farragut Elementary, 10820 Farragut [...]
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 Cunliffe. Bill began his career as a pianist and arranger [...]
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 [...]