Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra


	Suzanne Kennelly and Richard Gillis Enjoy light summer jazz music with vocalist Suzanne Kennelly Profitez des airs de jazz en compagnie de notre chanteuse Suzanne Kennelly Sunday, August 18, 2024, 7:00 pm Dimanche, 18 août 2024, 19h00 Le Patio 340 (340 Boulevard Provencher, Winnipeg) Feel good jazz with a French touch sung by Suzanne Kennelly and jazz standards with leader Richard Gillis and friends.	PURCHASE TICKETS!
	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 reimagines music from the 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) It doesn't take much effort to think of great songwriters and performers associated with Winnipeg: Neil Young, BTO and Chantal Kreviazuk to name a few! The WJO is excited to join in the celebration of our city's great. musical tradition as part of the Winnipeg 150 "City of Song" events. Join us for a performance of reimagined Winnipeg favourites including audience sing-a-longs and special guest hosts. 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) It's a very Winnipeg Jazz Christmas once again when Ellington's Nutcracker Suite and the beloved Buddy the Elf join forces to create a yuletide concert you won't soon forget! 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) Director Alexis Silver This will be the fourth annual Women's Day concert for this all female ensemble.	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 WJO 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)! Exploring the music of Billy Strayhorn and other non-binary jazz musicians, along with some of Winnipeg's top LGBTQ artists. Director Sean Irvine	PURCHASE TICKETS!
	More Respect with Larry Roy Saturday, May 10, 2025 7:30 pm Sunday May 11, 2025 2:00 pm CCFM (Centre Culturel Franco-Manitobain The music of Aretha Franklin, with "Ego Spank' and some of the city's best vocalists. We presented our first "Respect" concert in 2023 and decided that we had to do another - and explore more great tunes by Aretha Franklin. Director - Joel Green	PURCHASE TICKETS!
	St. James Infirmary Thursday, TBA, 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!