The Toronto Jazz Orchestra

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
Saturday, September 30 @ 4:30PM — 5:30PM Sat, Sep 30 @ 4:30PM — 5:30PM	The TJO at the Kensington Market Jazz Festival El Gordo's Backyard, Toronto	El Gordo's Backyard, Toronto
Thursday, February 16 @ 8:00PM Thu, Feb 16 @ 8:00PM	The Radiohead Jazz Project 3030 Dundas West, Toronto	3030 Dundas West, Toronto
Saturday, August 20, 2022 @ 1:00PM Sat, Aug 20, 2022 @ 1:00PM	The Toronto Jazz Orchestra at the Markham Jazz Festival Millennium Bandstand, Main Street Unionville, Unionville	Millennium Bandstand, Main Street Unionville, Unionville
Monday, May 9, 2022 @ 7:00PM Mon, May 9, 2022 @ 7:00PM	Open rehearsal with Mats Holmquist Clinic Hall at Long & McQuade, Toronto	Clinic Hall at Long & McQuade, Toronto
Sunday, October 17, 2021 @ 7:00PM Sun, Oct 17, 2021 @ 7:00PM	Socalled and Toronto Jazz Orchestra @ Bela Farm Bela Farm, Hillsburg	Bela Farm, Hillsburg
Monday, March 9, 2020 @ 9:30PM Mon, Mar 9, 2020 @ 9:30PM	By Local The Rex Hotel, Toronto	The Rex Hotel, Toronto

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