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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.
​Notice:
We have been advised that at least one individual at the Respect concert on Sunday, May 11, 2025 at 2:00 pm at the Centre Culturel Franco-Manitobain (CCFM) has been subsequently identified as having the measles. Please see more information at: https://news.gov.mb.ca/news/index.html?item=69237&posted=2025-05-17
We have emailed patrons, volunteers and musicians who were present that day. We hope that all of you remain safe and healthy.

Thank you for keeping Big Band Jazz alive

Donate to the Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra
Help sustain concerts, workshops, composers and musicians.
Donate to the WJO Endowment Fund
Ensure our future with stable funding over the years.

WJO fundraiser on Thursday!
Last chance to order tickets at $70!
(Tickets ordered after Tuesday
​ will not receive a meal.)

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Concert Tickets available here!
email BOX OFFICE for TICKETS
phone 204-632-5299 for tickets


St. James Infirmary Blues Fundraiser

​   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!

​Vocalist Sol James : Directed by Neil Watson

MORE INFORMATION
Casual Tickets

Check out our latest album release
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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.
Donate to the WJO Endowment Fund
Donate to WJO operations and programs

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.
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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.

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The Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra is Generously Funded by:

Funding assistance provided by the Manitoba government. Aide financière accordée par le gouvernement du Manitoba.
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We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts.
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Education Sponsors:

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The Play-Along App project is supported by the Government of Canada’s Healthy Communities Initiative.
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We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada.
Nous reconnaissons l'appui financier du gouvernement du Canada. 

Concert Sponsors:
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Hotel Sponsor: 

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Radio Sponsors
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Special Event Supporters
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Supporters
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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.
Music is an agent of hope. A dynamic and valuable device that helps us to heal and to bring us together. The First Peoples of Canada understood this and used music to reunite, resolve and reconcile.  In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that WJO activities take place on Treaty Territory – land that was maintained and earnestly cared for by Indigenous peoples before European settlement.  Manitoba is the original lands of Anishinaabe, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and is the homeland of the Métis Nation.  We acknowledge that Winnipeg benefits daily from Treaty 3 water that comes from Shoal Lake 40.  It is with sincere sentiment that we recognize the mistakes of our recent and distant past.  In working towards a Canada that benefits us all, we commit to seeking a greater understanding of Canada’s diverse cultural relationships through continued work with Indigenous communities; we commit to live in ways that honour and respect the treaties that were made on these territories; and we commit to stewarding the land in harmony for all who will come after us.
- Please refrain from wearing any fragrances or scented products as other patrons are allergic to them.
- Your likeness may be captured at this event. Attending this event implies your permission for your image to be used in marketing or promotional purposes.
- Please do not attend if you do not feel well. Call the box office at 204-632-5299 to arrange to go to another concert.

Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra  / Box 68114, RPO Osborne Village, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3L 2V9
Main: 204-421-9398 / [email protected]     Box Office: 204-632-5299 / [email protected]