The Toronto Jazz Orchestra is one of Toronto's most exciting big bands, performing everything from classic swing to contemporary big band sounds.

Formed in 1998, the 18-piece Toronto Jazz Orchestra (TJO) was created perform music by some of the most important composers in jazz – writers like Thad Jones, Bob Brookmeyer, Phil Nimmons, Rob McConnell and more. 
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Live in performance

Previous events

Date Event Location
 —  — The TJO at the Beaches Jazz Festival Jimmie Simpson Park, Toronto Jimmie Simpson Park, Toronto
 —  — Greatest Hits Vol. 1 The Rex Hotel, Toronto The Rex Hotel, Toronto
 —  — The TJO Returns to The Rex The Rex Hotel, Toronto The Rex Hotel, Toronto
 —  — The TJO at the Kensington Market Jazz Festival El Gordo's Backyard, Toronto El Gordo's Backyard, Toronto
The Radiohead Jazz Project 3030 Dundas West, Toronto 3030 Dundas West, Toronto
The Toronto Jazz Orchestra at the Markham Jazz Festival Millennium Bandstand, Main Street Unionville, Unionville Millennium Bandstand, Main Street Unionville, Unionville
Open rehearsal with Mats Holmquist Clinic Hall at Long & McQuade, Toronto Clinic Hall at Long & McQuade, Toronto
Socalled and Toronto Jazz Orchestra @ Bela Farm Bela Farm, Hillsburg Bela Farm, Hillsburg
By Local The Rex Hotel, Toronto The Rex Hotel, Toronto

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