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The Portland Jazz Orchestra is Maine’s premier jazz ensemble, playing big band classics and original music featuring some of the finest players, composers, and arrangers in the state.

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THE PORTLAND JAZZ ORCHESTRA is MAINE’S PREMIER big band JAZZ ENSEMble, est.  2004.

Pjo’s distinctive big band sound features music of the standard big band jazz era, as well as music composed and arranged  by PJO’s own members!

PJO’s musicians are maine’s top jazz musicians, jazz educators and improvisors!

PJO presents “A Tribute to John Foss” 6-8PM, June 29th Congress Square Congress Square Park, Portland. PJO will be appearing in Congress Square Park for a special outdoor concert on June 29th at 6-8PM. Admission is free! Our usual shows are inside One Longfellow Square, however this night we will be swinging under the stars, or at least the twilight! On June 29th, we’ll take a moment to honor and remember our dear friend and lead trumpeter, John Foss.  We will always remember John’s impact on the band. His musical legacy and his ever lasting friendship to us all, lives on. At this special show, PJO will be featuring guest trumpeter, Bijon Watson.

To learn about upcoming PJO performances, email PJO @ Brad.alysonc@gmail.com to be added to our mailing list.

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It’s a Waltz Man // Portland Jazz Orchestra - Nor'easter
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