2022/23 Season
The Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra 2022/23 Season
WJO 25th Anniversary Celebration!
THURSDAY, October 27, 2022, 7:30 pm
West End Cultural Centre (WECC) - 586 Ellice Avenue
WJO returns to the West End Cultural Centre - where it all began. Swinging hits by Benny Goodman, Count Basie and Duke Ellington alongside WJO favourites from years past will make this a silver anniversary to remember.
Viva La Musica
SUNDAY, November 6, 2022, 2:00 pm
Centre Cultural Franco-Manitobain (CCFM) - 340 Provencher Blvd.
The Cuban-inspired Congolese music popular in Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda is known as Rumba Lingala, so named because of the language spoken in those countries. In the Republic of Congo, where French is the official language, Rumba Français takes over. With the help of special guests, WJO performs a concert showcasing the fiery rhythm and joyous melody of Congolese music. Viva La Musica!
La musique congolaise d'inspiration cubaine, populaire en Tanzanie, au Kenya et en Ouganda est appelée Rumba Lingala, ainsi nommée en raison de la langue parlée dan ces pays. En République du Congo, où le français est la langue officielle, la Rumba française prend le relais. Avec l'aide de quelques invités spéciaux, le WJO présente un concert mettant en valeur le rythme fougueux et la mélodie joyeuse de las musique congolaise. Viva La Musica!
Back to the Future with Fred Stride & Jean-Nicolas Trottier
SUNDAY, November 27, 2022, 2:00 pm
Winnipeg Art Gallery (WAG) - 300 Memorial Blvd.
WJO looks back to the future with performances of forward-looking music by artists that shaped jazz to come. We feature music by Miles Davis, Oliver Nelson, Thelonius Monk, Wynton Marsalis and Ornette Coleman alongside our own brand-new composition by Fred Stride and Jean-Nicolas Trottier.
Avec des interprétations de musique d'avant-garde par des artistes qui ont façonné l'avenir du jazz. Avec une toute nouvelle composition de Fred Stride et Jean-Nicolas Trottier
The Grinch Who Stole Christmas
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2022, 7:30 pm
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2022, 7:30 pm
West End Cultural Centre (WECC) - 586 Ellice Avenue
You're a mean one Mr. Grinch
With shoes too tight and a heart two sizes too small.
He can't play jazz, he can't swing at all.
But whatever his reason, his heart or his shoes,
Even the Grinch can feel the blues.
Women's Day
THURSDAY, March 9, 2023 - 7:30 pm
West End Cultural Centre (WECC) - 586 Ellice Avenue
After wowing audiences last March, the WJO all-female version returns for another concert celebrating women in jazz. Mary Lou Williams was a prolific composer and pianist as was Lil Harden-Armstrong before her. Guitarists Mary Osborne and Emily Remler were respected and busy bebop musicians. Vocalist and saxophonist Vi Redd was a tour de force. And trombonist Melba Liston was a gifted player who played in Dizzy Gillespie's big band alongside numerous other projects.
Ensemble
Sunday, March 19, 2023, 2:00 pm
Centre Cultural Franco-Manitobain (CCFM) - 340 Provencher Blvd.
We collaborate with the CCFM during Francophone Heritage Month to bring you a special celebration. The energy of the Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra naturally mirrors the vibrancy of the Francophone musical community.
With a Little Help From My Friends - The Beatles Songbook
SUNDAY, April 23, 2023, 2:00 pm
Winnipeg Art Gallery (WAG) - 300 Memorial Blvd.
The WINNIPEG JAZZ ORCHESTRA explores the music of The Beatles with a unique big band take on classic compositions by perhaps the most influential band in the history of rock and roll.
Respect
SATURDAY, May 13, 2023, 2:00 pm
SUNDAY, May 14, 2023, 2:00 pm
Centre Cultural Franco-Manitobain (CCFM) - 340 Provencher Blvd.
A show three years in the making! The undisputed Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin is known for her powerhouse voice and songs like Chain of Fools, Natural Woman, Freeway of Love and RESPECT. Joining the WJO is a tour-de-force of Winnipeg talent, including vocalists Jennifer Hanson, Sol James, Andrina Turenne and Ego Spank.
Un spectacle en préparation Dupuis trois ans! Reine incontestée de la soul, Aretha Franklin est connue pour sa voix puissante et ses chansons telles que Chain of Fools, Natural Woman, Freeway of Love et RESPECT. Le WJO est accompagné de nombreux de talents de Winnipeg, dont les chanteurs Jennifer Hanson, Sol James, Andrina Turent et Ego Spank.
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