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| | Tomson Highway Meets The Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra
featuring Tomson Highway
Saturday, October 19th, 2024
7:30 pm
Desautels Concert Hall (University of Manitoba)
Iconic Cree playwright Tomson Highway brings his wit, charm and boundless enthusiasm back home to Winnipeg as the WJO, with acclaimed Peruvian-Canadian vocalist Patricia Cano, reimagines music from his award-winning plays "The Post Mistress", "Cree Country", "The Rez Sisters" and others.
Director Neil Watson | PURCHASE TICKETS! |
| | Mama Hè
featuring the music of Africa with Kelly Bado
Sunday, November 10, 2024
2:00 pm & 7:30 pm
CCFM (Centre Culturel Franco-Manitobain)
Originally from the Cote D"Ivoire, singer Kelly Bado's music draws influence from neighbouring countries throughout Western Africa and reflects her journey to the heart of the prairies in Canada. The Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra, with Kelly Bado and other guests from the River City's African community, performs her music and other songs from Africa's diverse musical landscape.
Director Richard Gillis | PURCHASE TICKETS! |
| | Winnipeg Sings-Along
Saturday, November 30th, 2024
7:30pm
Winnipeg Art Gallery (WAG)
There must be something special in the water where the Assiniboine meets the Red because Winnipeg has produced more than its fair share of world class songwriters. From Burton to Bachman, Penner to Simmons, from Canadian Country to the Godfather of Grunge, this city has shared memorable music with the world. Join the Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra with special guests Al Simmons and Sol James ... and bring your singing voice.
Director Neil Watson | PURCHASE TICKETS! |
| | The Nutcracker, Ellington & Elf, Oh My!
Thursday, December 19, 2024
1:00 (no intermission) & 7:30 pm
WECC (West End Cultural Centre)
The WJO is getting a little nuts this Christmas with their rendition of the Duke's classic Nutcracker Suite! If Sugar Plum Fairies and waltzing flowers weren't enough, our second act features Buddy the Elf as he joourneys from the North Pole to New York City to a very swinging soundtrack! Featuring special guest Quinn Greene, this concert will be sure to send your Christmas spirit soaring!
Curators Quinn Greene and Richard Gillis | PURCHASE TICKETS! |
| | Cherry Blossom Dreams
featuring Filipino jazz vocalist Charito
Saturday, February 15, 2025
Desautels Concert Hall (University of Manitoba)
This Valentine's concert will feature Charito, a highly respected Filipino jazz vocalist based in Toyko. She has performed and recorded with some of the best jazz musicians in Japan and the United States.
Director - Richard Gillis | PURCHASE TICKETS! |
| | Women's Day Concert 4.0
featuring the WWJO - Winnipeg Women's Jazz Orchestra
Thursday, March 6, 2025
7:30 pm
WECC (West End Culturel Centre)
The WJO will hold its fourth annual Women-Led Jazz Symposium in coordination with the Women's Day 4.0. Symposium sessions will include a keynote speaker, instrumental and vocal creativity sessions, and a jazz history session. The Women's Day Concert features the WWJO (WJO's female-identifying version) featuring old standards and new works. we hope to grow these events to inspire players, students and enthusiasts alike.
Director: Alexis Silver | PURCHASE TICKETS! |
| | Think Sinatra... Except Fabulous
featuring Dave Grenon
Saturday, April 12,2025
7:30 pm
Sunday, April 13, 2025
2:00 pm
CCFM ( Centre Culturel Franco Manitobain)
Celebrating the legacy of jazz icon, Frank Sinatra, the orchestra features the mesmerizing vocals of Winnipeg's own heart throb David Grenon. Flirty, fabulous, and a little cheeky (dare we say, in the words of Shakira, "your hips won't lie" with this season's performance)! The WJO will be exploring the music of Frank SInatra and great artists who saw their sights in both the jazz and pride communities.
Director Sean Irvine
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| | More Respect
with Larry Roy
Saturday, May 10, 2025
7:30 pm
Sunday May 11, 2025
2:00 pm
CCFM (Centre Culturel Franco-Manitobain
If you were able to get tickets for our Aretha Franklin tribute in 2023 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, and others, as interpreted by the WJO, featuring four fabulous vocalists and Ego Spank.
Director - Joel Green | PURCHASE TICKETS! |
| | St. James Infirmary
Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 7:30 pm
Neil Bardal Funeral Centre
3030 Notre Dame Avenue
A Wonderful Evening
of New Orleans inspired jazz and other soul music.
The Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra presents one of our most anticipated fundraisers, St. James Infirmary Blues.
Joining the stage with the WJO will be special guests who will have audience members more than tapping toes by the end of the show.
The number of tickets is limited. If you are unable to attend, the WJO will gratefully receive donations of any size | PURCHASE TICKETS! |