Welcome to GRJO.com home of the
GRAND RAPIDS JAZZ ORCHESTRA!
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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 Bellison, 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.
Upcoming Performance Dates:
The GRJO show at Creston Brewery’s Golden Age Room is canceled. The brewery has permanently closed for business. We sincerely thank our fans for your continued loyalty and support. As we actively search for a new venue we are open to suggestions for different places to resume our monthly performances. Please feel free to contact us through this website and our email at grjolive@gmail.com. Meanwhile, stay tuned for updates. We can’t wait to share our music with you again soon!
6/22/25 (Sun) GRJO Free Concert 5:30 – 7:30 pm at the Friesian Horse Farm, 10388 Kalamazoo Ave in Caledonia
7/20/25 (Sun) GRJO Free Concert 5:30 – 7:30 pm at the Friesian Horse Farm, 10388 Kalamazoo Ave in Caledonia
8/4/25 (Mon) GRJO Free Concert Jazz In The Park 6:30 – 8:30 Millennium Park Pavilion
8/17/25 (Sun) GRJO Free Concert 5:30 – 7:30 pm at the Friesian Horse Farm, 10388 Kalamazoo Ave in Caledonia
Please enjoy this video of “Bebop.com” featured on our latest CD “Behind the Mask”: