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Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra is the Pacific Northwest's premier big band jazz ensemble. Founded in 1995, the 17-piece big band is made up of many of the most prominent jazz soloists and band leaders in the Puget Sound region. SRJO’s mission is to promote appreciation of the uniquely American art form of large ensemble jazz and to share the joy of live professional jazz performance. 

 

Our 2025-26 Season

This season includes the music of the great pianist Mary Lou Williams, the music created by the dynamic jazz collaboration of Oliver Nelson and Jimmy Smith, the music of the renowned and innovative Sun Ra, and a return visit from the phenomenal bassist Christian McBride. Plus, we will see three exciting guest conductors leading your SRJO. It’s a fantastic season of big band music representing the best in jazz!

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The Music of Mary Lou Williams with guest director Conner Eisenmenger

November 1 & 2, 2025

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The Music of Oliver Nelson & Jimmy Smith with guest director Dr. Clark Gibson

February 21 & 22, 2026

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The Music of Sun Ra with guest director Orrin Evans

 April 11 & 12, 2026

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 Special guest Christian McBride with SRJO Artistic Director Michael Brockman

May 30 & 31, 2026​​​​​​​