Upcoming Performances



Past Performances..

The TJO Young Composers Competition The 2008 Young Composers Competition was the event's third installment. The winning composer (Erik Patterson) was awarded $250 cash and his composition (Happy at Sad Things) will be featured on the TJO's soon-to-be-released album The Path. For more details on the Young Composers Competition please contact Artistic Director Josh Grossman at (416) 899-5299 or thetjo@mnsi.net.
O Canada Thursday, May 8, 2008, 8 pm Music Gallery, 197 John Street The Toronto Jazz Orchestra's annual celebration of Canadian big band composition featuring the finalists in the Young Composers Competition and the world premiere of a piece by Moiya Callahan
The Annual Swing Thing Saturday, March 15, 2008, 9 pm Dovercourt House, 805 Dovercourt Road The Toronto Jazz Orchestra's annual fundraising Swing Thing features the music of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller and more. With guest vocalist Sophia Perlman.
Big Band Holiday Spectacular Wednesday, December 19, 2007, 8 pm Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas Street West A special holiday performance featuring guest vocalist Jennifer Petrilli
West Side Story Friday, December 7, 2007, 8 pm Music Gallery, 197 John Street Featuring 12 new arrangements of the music from West Side Story by 5 local composers
Vocalese Friday, April 27, 2007, 8 pm Music Gallery, 197 John Street An evening of great big band music featuring guest vocalist Sophia Perlman. Music with and without words by Hugh Fraser, Pat Metheny, Bob Mintzer and more.