The Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra welcomes and shares its performance and creation of music - a universal language to all people irrespective of culture, race, sexuality, ability, language and gender.

Thank you for keeping Big Band Jazz alive

Help sustain concerts, workshops, composers and musicians.
Ensure our future with stable funding over the years.

More Respect - Divas of Rock
featuring vocalists Lisa Bell, Jennifer Hanson, Tammy Bargen and Charlotte Martin

Saturday, May 10, 2025 | 7:30 pm
Sunday, May 11, 2025 | 2:00 pm
Centre Culturel Franco-Manitobain (CCFM)
​340 Provencher Boulevard

If you were able to get tickets in the spring of 2023 for our Aretha Franklin tribute, you know it was an absolute hit! This year we're stepping it up to include more all-time favourites. Join us for More Respect: Divas of Rock to hear classic tunes made famous by Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, Christina Aguilera and Bette Midler, as interpreted by the WJO, featuring vocalists Tammy Bargen, Lisa Bell, Charlotte Martin, and Jennifer Hanson.

St. James Infirmary Fundraiser

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​   Thursday, May 22nd, 2025 | 7:30 pm  
  
   Neil Bardal Funeral Centre
3030 Notre Dame Avenue
A Wonderful Evening of New Orleans inspired jazz and other soul music, featuring a vocalist and the Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra. Plus wine, refreshments, and an auction!

​Directed by Neil Watson

Check out our latest album release
​CONNECTIONS: East Meets West 
available on all streaming platforms
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The Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra’s eighth album release features new works by Canadian composers Fred Stride and Jean-Nicolas Trottier.  A key goal of the WJO is fostering connections between jazz performers and composers across Canada. Several years ago, the WJO approached Montreal-based Trottier to propose a collaborative commission. Without hesitation, he suggested Fred Stride, whom he had met in 2011 when Stride was presenting masterclasses at the University of Montreal. The collaboration resulted in the stunning nine-movement suite featured on this album. Fred and Jean-Nicolas are prolific jazz composers and we are thrilled to bring them together on this project.
The WJO Endowment Fund!
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The Winnipeg Foundation logo - For Good. Forever.
We are overjoyed to let you know that an anonymous donor has made a significant donation to The Winnipeg Foundation to start a 
Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra Endowment Fund!
The annual revenue we receive from the interest from this fund will contribute to the WJO’s stability and sustainability.  We receive matching funds from the Canada Cultural Investment Fund.

You can make your donation on The Winnipeg Foundation website by clicking on the GIVE icon and choosing the Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra. This endowment, along with your regular donations and the support of funding bodies, will ensure continued music-making by the WJO.

Thank you to The Winnipeg Foundation and the Canadian Endowment Incentives fund for their support.

Education events:

Resources for Students and Teachers:
Registration for the Honour Jazz Band opening soon!
Information and registration for the Winnipeg Jazz Education Collective Summer Jazz Camp coming soon!

If you would like your band to beta-test our upcoming play-along app, please contact [email protected]. 
Play-along charts for students are available HERE.
Jazz Skills videos are available HERE. - More videos coming!

Thank you to the Manitoba government for a grant to increase our inclusivity and diversity
and ​a grant to assist our move to electronic, paper-less music.

- Any event may be altered or cancelled without notice.
​​- Pictures and videos may be taken at any event. By attending you give permission for your image to be used in marketing or promotional materials. 
- Masks are welcomed at events, but not required. We thank everyone for being considerate of their neighbour and not attending if they are not feeling well. Our primary concern is your safety and the safety of our musicians, volunteers and staff.