The Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra is the only community-based professional jazz orchestra in Canada; its equal can be found in only a handful of major U.S. cities.

Dr. Richard Gillis and Sasha Boychouk founded the WJO in 1997, inspired by a vision of forming a professional big band with the best emerging and veteran musicians in Winnipeg. Commissioning new works and working with students and young musicians is an integral part of the WJO vision. Today, the orchestra roster boasts 18 to 25 musicians whose combined resumes touch every corner of performance jazz locally, nationally, and around the world.

2011/12 Season Tickets now available!

February 12 / 2012

L'AMOUR, TOUJOURS, L'AMOUR

with saxophonist CHRISTINE JENSEN, vocalist LIANNE FOURNIER

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March 18 / 2012

LATE NIGHT AT THE VILLAGE VANGUARD

with Village Vanguard Orchestra members JOHN RILEY and DICK OATTS

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May 13 / 2012

PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION

with pianist BRENT FISCHER

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October 2 / 2011

PICKIN' WINNIPEG BLUE

with guitarist / vocalists BRENT PARKIN and TIM BUTLER.

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November 13 / 2011

FOR DANCERS ONLY - GEMS FROM THE BIG BAND ERA

with Senator TOMMY BANKS, piano

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December 11 / 2011

ELLA WISHES YOU A SWINGIN' CHRISTMAS

with vocalist LISA HENRY

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