WJO DISCOGRAPHY

VOICES - A MUSICAL HERITAGE - WJO - To Be Released in November 24, 2022
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VOICES - A MUSICAL HERITAGEis the Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra’s sixth release since their inception in 1997. This album is a collection of commissions from eight jazz composers meant to reflect some of Manitoba’s musical heritage: First Nations, Métis, Ukrainian, Jewish, Chilean, Brazilian, Nigerian and Icelandic. CD DETAILS
TWISTING WAYS - WJO

​TWISTING WAYS comprises two original songs with texts by Lee Tsang and music by David Braid (The Hand) and Philippe Côté (Hope Shadow). The Hand is sung from the perspective of a central character (expressed in the form of a nightingale) who is guided by the Hand, a mysterious force. Hope Shadow is a companion piece to The Hand; it takes the opposite subject position and is sung from the mysterious force’s omniscient perspective. 
​​See the CTV Interview about Twisting Ways with David Braid and Philippe Cote here.

Suite 150 - A Big Band Portrait - WJO

In commemoration of Canada’s 150th anniversary, the Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra commissioned eleven Canadian big band jazz composers to write music reflecting some aspect of Canada or being Canadian.
The completed eleven-movement suite was recorded at the premiere by the Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra at the Winnipeg Art Gallery on November 19, 2017.  CD DETAILS

Suite Messiah - WJO

This is WJO's third full album and features Juno-nominated singer Erin Propp on vocals, all arrangements by WJO's own talented musicians (Richard Gillis, Jeff Presslaff and Richard Boughton) and the title work, Suite Messiah, is WJO's own big band arrangement of three movements from Handel's Messiah. The other tunes on the album are big band arrangements of well-known and some lesser-known festive tunes.  CD DETAILS

Steppin’ Out - WJO

Celebrating 10 Years!
On their second release, the Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra (WJO) has decided to tackle the Great American Songbook. Throughout the CD the playing is tight, agile and full of energy… after 11 years the WJO shows no signs of slowing down and, as this recording proves, they have matured into a solid and confident big band (Michael Wolch, Winnipeg Free Press).  CD DETAILS_

Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra 
(self-titled album)

The Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra (WJO) is a professional concert big band based in the Canadian city of Winnipeg, Manitoba. They hold a frequently sold-out six-concert series annually as well as recordings, broadcasts and outdoor park concerts. The band features several top-level composer/arrangers whose work is heard on their self-titled debut album. CD DETAILS