New Orleans Jazz Orchestra

The New Orleans Jazz Orchestra (NOJO) was formed in 2002 and was designed to celebrate and fortify the American Jazz portfolio while providing infrastructure for developing the New Orleans Jazz industry. Led by Grammy-Award-Winning drummer and Artistic Director Adonis Rose, NOJO7 is a dynamic seven person ensemble drawn from the full New Orleans Jazz Orchestra.

Playing within the New Orleans Brass Band style, the group has the versatility to perform within various musical idioms and has a broad repertoire that encompasses traditional New Orleans music, funk, R&B, and original compositions. The band has toured with Ledisi and has collaborated with various performing artists, including the rapper Slick Rick, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Eric Benét, Jazzmeia Horn, Nnenna Freelon, China Moses, and many others. 

TYPE OF EVENING:
Joyful jazz 
Romantic night out 
Cool & classy 

WHAT TO EXPECT:
Fun yet elevated brass band for all listeners, especially new fans of jazz 
Classic New Orleans tunes and genre-crossing surprises 
Smooth grooves, smoldering solos, and plenty of improvisation 

COME WITH:
Belief in the power of music to create positive change  
Your spirit ready to step, dip, and sway 
A dash of Mardi Gras mystique