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GRAND RAPIDS JAZZ ORCHESTRA!

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Upcoming Performance Dates:

8/28/2023      Friesian Farm Fundraiser     6:30 PM     10388 Kalamazoo Ave Caledonia, MI 49316    Free

9/11/2023 Now Postponed to 9/18/2023      Friesian Farm Fundraiser      6:30 PM     10388 Kalamazoo Ave Caledonia, MI 49316     Free     

9/15/2023      South Haven Jazz Fest     7:00 PM     Huron St Pavilion,  Downtown South Haven     Free

9/24/2023     Creston   (Golden Age Events Room Above Brewery)  5:30 PM     1504 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505     $5.00

Check out our newest CD, “Behind the Mask”!

Read the review on Local Spins!

Enjoy our video versions of Bebop.com and Eavesdroppin’ both featured on our new CD “Behind the Mask”: 

For over 40 years, The Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra has been one of Michigan’s 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 area’s 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 Bellson, 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.