Brussels Jazz Orchestra

Brussels Jazz Orchestra

Nicolas DOR award

"This band is phenomenal!." "It's the best band I ever worked with."

Maria Schneider, November 2000

A Belgian Big Band founded in 1993, that has been creating worldwide furore for a number of years now, is the Brussels Jazz Orchestra (BJO) and they consistently manage to bring about standing ovations at IAJE-Conferences.
People like Kenny Werner, Maria Schneider, Bob Mintzer, Phil Woods and Toots Thielemans, who have all worked with the BJO, are unanimous when praising this big band, which consists of nothing but the most proficient musicians who all seem to enjoy an exceptional aptitude for solo work.
The 52nd annual critics poll in the prestigious Downbeat Jazz magazine rated BJO as the 8th best big band worldwide (Big Band Category). The BJO ranked first in the European big band list.

Since 1999 the Brussels Jazz Orchestra is recognised and subsidised by the Flemish Gouvernment.

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“I wish for equal opportunities for young, promising, and emerging musicians and bands to showcase their music.” Jasmien Geijsels, pianist. “La Ferme wishes you... Swinging evenings, Concerts that...
The Associació Cultural Alternatilla has chosen Belgium as the country of honour for the 7th edition of its annual festival, which takes place in Mallorca and Menorca.Their slogan: 'We love jazz more...
Brussels Jazz Orchestra turns 30 and pulls out all the stops. A dazzling birthday tour presents a selection of collaborations from the last 10 years. From the enchanting trumpet sounds of Bert Joris,...
In October 2023, Brussels Jazz Orchestra will celebrate its 30th anniversary extensively. All the more reason for a festive concert series: with BJO30, the orchestra presents a selection of the collab...
On 23 and 24 June 2023, the Dijledonk site (former Meurop factory) in Rijmenam will host a new festival, 'BigBand Battle'. During this first edition you can enjoy no less than seven big bands and fou...
Brussels Jazz Orchestra invites everyone to get creative with the song What If. Do you have a golden voice? Do you possess the ultimate dance moves? Do you rap all all day long? Do you have breakdance...