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LJO Presents Chicago Singer Typhanie Monique and the Greatest Women Jazz Composers
07/27/22Chicago’s incredible vocal talent, Typhanie Monique , joins the La Crosse Jazz Orchestra for an evening of masterful artistry on Sunday, July 31 at Riverside Park. “Typhanie’s soul-infused jazz...
Read MoreLJO Plays the Best of the Best on July 24
07/21/22For its July 24 Jazz in the Park concert, the La Crosse Jazz Orchestra will perform many of their greatest selections chosen by fans and band members from their extensive repertoire. “Each selection...
Read MoreA Patriotic Tribute to America by the La Crosse Jazz Orchestra
07/13/22The second concert in the La Crosse Jazz Orchestra’s 2022 Jazz in the Park series pays tribute to Americana and patriotism. Music from across the country and selections from many of the service jazz...
Read More'Jazz in Hollywood' Kicks Off 2022 Jazz in the Park Series
07/07/22"Jazz in Hollywood" is the theme of the first of four La Crosse Jazz Orchestra Sunday concerts at Riverside Park. The concert will start at 7 p.m. July 10 at Riverside Park. "The band has prepared...
Read MoreSharing the Joy of Jazz with La Crosse Tribune Readers
06/30/22The June 27 edition of the La Crosse Tribune featured an interview with La Crosse Jazz Orchestra bandleader Greg Balfany. Headlined "Sharing the Joy of Jazz," the front-page article is part of the...
Read MoreJanet Planet Joins LJO for the Final 2021 Jazz in the Park Concert
07/28/21The Jazz in the Park 2021 Concert series, featuring the La Crosse Jazz Orchestra, wraps up on Sunday, Aug. 1 at 7 p.m. in Riverside Park with guest artist Janet Planet . “Janet is an incredibly...
Read MoreForecast: 'A Trumpet Storm' is Coming to Jazz in the Park
07/21/21Two sensational guest performers will be part of "A Trumpet Storm," the La Crosse Jazz Orchestra's next Jazz in the Park concert. The show starts at 7 p.m. on Sunday, July 25 at Riverside Park. One...
Read MoreSinatra in the Park (and More) with the La Crosse Jazz Orchestra
07/12/21The Jazz in the Park 2021 Concert series, featuring the La Crosse Jazz Orchestra, will perform a shout out to summer on Sunday, July 18, at 7 p.m. in Riverside Park. “Our guest artist for concert #2...
Read MoreSwing into Summer with LJO and Lexie Lakmann
07/06/21The Jazz in the Park 2021 Concert series, featuring the La Crosse Jazz Orchestra, swings into summer this Sunday, July 11, at 7 p.m. in Riverside Park. "Our guest artist for concert #1 is a...
Read MoreLJO Members Band Together for a Happy Hour Jazz Livestream Concert
02/11/21Members of the La Crosse Jazz Orchestra continue to find new ways to bring live music to fans during the COVID-19 pandemic. On Saturday, Feb. 13, the Safe Passage Jazz Quartet reunited for the first...
Read MoreLa Crosse Jazz Orchestra Sends Holiday Cheer in New Video
12/22/20Just in time for the holidays, the La Crosse Jazz Orchestra has posted a new holiday-themed music video on its YouTube channel . The song is Jolly Ole St. Nick as arranged by Jeff Holmes. "We have...
Read MoreLJO Goes Virtual With New YouTube Channel
09/25/20“Easy To Love” is the first release in a planned series of virtual big band performances by the La Crosse Jazz Orchestra. "Arranger John Clayton called for eight brass, five saxes and four rhythm,...
Read MoreJazz in the Park 2020 Season Update
06/01/20The La Crosse Jazz Orchestra won’t be performing in Riverside Park this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but is looking at alternative ways to bring great big band jazz to the area. “In...
Read MoreSave the Dates! 2020 Jazz in the Park Season Announced
02/14/20UPDATE: The 2020 Jazz in the Park outdoor concert season is canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. More info plus news about our upcoming live streaming concert The La Crosse Jazz Orchestra (LJO)...
Read MoreFree Dance Party Features La Crosse Jazz Orchestra
09/04/19Winona, Minn. – Rhythm @ the River is coming to Winona in September, and the La Crosse Jazz Orchestra will be part of the free live music dance party. Rhythm @ the River will run from 4 to 9 p.m. on...
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