March 21, 2010 2:00pm & 7:30pm

Winnipeg Art Gallery - www.wag.mb.ca

WJO’s West Side Story

RON ROBINSON, narrator

This is WEST SIDE STORY like you’ve never heard it before as the WJO continues a tradition of introducing unusual repertoire into the jazz realm. While the story unfolds through colourful narration, guest narrator RON ROBINSON and the orchestra transform Leonard Bernstein’s masterpiece into Big Band magic. Like Tony and Maria, WEST SIDE STORY and Big Band jazz just may belong together.

April 20, 2010 7:00pm

Delta Winnipeg

Flip For Jazz

Flip for Jazz is the Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra's annual fundraising event. Unlike any other and unique in its setting, with a tip of the hat to the old-style jazz clubs; hear the distinctive, dynamic sounds of big band jazz, offset with a cool jazz trio, a sultry singer or hard bop quartet. There's every opportunity to mingle with friends familiar and new, dance to a swing tune, enjoy a lovely glass of wine, sample an array of passed hors d'oeuvres and partake in the eclectic silent and rainbow auctions. Flip For Jazz is an exciting night!

May 9, 2010 2:00pm & 7:30pm

Winnipeg Art Gallery - www.wag.mb.ca

Belgian Brass

Belgian trumpeter BERT JORIS

The WJO goes global for its season finale! Belgian trumpeter BERT JORIS has toured and recorded with Joe Lovano, been a featured guest of the Village Vanguard Orchestra, and performed with a long list of Europe’s top-tier jazz musicians. Hear one of Europe’s bright jazz stars in a thrilling season finale that shines the spotlight on the orchestra’s brass section. Bring a little swing to your Mother’s Day with the Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra.