Spokane Jazz Orchestra

Tickets for SJO concerts make great gifts. Upcoming: March 9 with The Jeff Hamilton Trio, widely considered to be one of the finest small groups in jazz, and May 11 with keyboard player extraordinaire Wayne Horvitz. Tickets at https://tinyurl.com/sjo23-24

There are not enough words to thank Kristina Ploeger-Hekmatpanah for stepping in with a few hours notice last Sat. when Sacha Boutros had a sudden medical emergency on the day of the concert. We are pleased to share that she is at home recovering and we send our well wishes.

To Kristina - the fact you were willing to share your talents so graciously and on such short notice is amazing and no one would have known that was the case given your exceptional performance. You certainly brightened the holidays for all of us.

Looking forward to a festive evening tonight as SJO presents "The Christmas Music of Nancy Wilson" with guest vocalist Sacha Boutros at 7:30. It will be a full house but there are still some $25 tickets for the balcony -- and every seat at The Bing is a good seat. Also students at the door for $17. https://tinyurl.com/sjo12-23

Get in the Christmas spirit with amazing big band jazz music and vocals from Sacha Boutros, featuring the iconic "Christmas Music of Nancy Wilson." Sat, Dec. 2, 7:30pm, The Bing. Tickets available $25. https://tinyurl.com/sjo12-23

It's not ALL about Nancy -- the Christmas Music of Nancy Wilson, that is. The SJO will also be featuring some holiday music by Tom Kubis, Gil Evans, Bob Florence, and Stan Kenton at the Sat., Dec. 2 concert, "The Christmas Music of Nancy Wilson" with guest vocalist Sacha Boutros.. Plenty of tickets left, especially the $25 balcony seats (great seats and a great value). Click here for tickets:https://tinyurl.com/sjo12-23

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Where else can you experience amazing big band jazz music and exceptional vocals of soulful Christmas music in a beautiful venue for only $25? Students with ID $17 at the door the night of the show.And these seats are very good!

The Spokane Jazz Orchestra has a nonprofit mission to make quality jazz music accessible to as much of our community as possible. Get your tickets now for the SJO Christmas concert on Sat. Dec. 2, 7:30pm. https://tinyurl.com/sjo12-23

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It's not too late to join the Spokane Jazz Orchestra and the Spokane Symphony tonight for a tribute to the USA and its armed forces with an evening of classic and contemporary American songs. Tickets at: https://foxtheaterspokane.org/event/pops-2-symphonic-salute-to-the-uso/

SJO will be featuring Sacha Boutros on the music of her mentor - Nancy Wilson. Most of the music will come from Nancy's Christmas album, "A Nancy Wilson Christmas," but we'll also include some of Nancy's most famous non-Christmas works such as "Guess Who I Saw Today," and "Almost Like Being in Love." Great seats only $25, $35 -- click here: https://tinyurl.com/sjo5-24.

The Spokane Jazz Orchestra will be joining the Spokane Symphony for a concert this Saturday at The Fox Theater celebrating our Veterans. Please join us!

Pops 2: Symphonic Salute to the USO Shira Samuels-Shragg, conductor Spokane Jazz Orchestra The Spokane Jazz Orchestra joins the Spokane Symphony in a tribute to the USA and its armed forces with an evening of classic and contemporary American songs. DOORS 6:30PM | SHOW 7:30PM Ticket Information: Tickets On Sale: Monday, August 14, 202...

The Spokane Jazz Orchestra will perform the Christmas Music of Nancy Wilson, featuring the smooth, sultry vocals of guest artist Sacha Boutros, who has a four-octave range. At the Bing on 12/2. Tickets on Linktree. .jazz

We look forward to our upcoming Christmas concert with the amazing Sacha Boutros as guest artist. Her sultry vocals and exquisite style are a perfect fit for the Christmas music of Nancy Wilson. Get your tickets now for the Dec. 2 concert. https://tinyurl.com/sjo23-24

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Here is the link to Drey Davis' obituary. His service will be at noon this Sat, Oct. 28 at Life Center Church, 1202 W. Government Way, Spokane, WA. Viewing is at 11am. The family has requested our own Dr. Don Goodwin to speak at the service; this is indicative not only of their respect and admiration for Don, but for what the Spokane Jazz Orchestra meant to Drey. You are welcome to leave messages to Drey's family at this link.

Quindrey DAVIS-MURPHY Obituary (1994 - 2023) - Deer Park, WA - Spokesman-Review View Quindrey DAVIS-MURPHY's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

Thank you to The Spokesman-Review and reporter Treva Lind for the lovely front page story on Drey Davis that captured the many aspects of a fabulous human being -- his love of family and God, his musical talent, his work ethic and the way he lifted up all those around him.

Beloved Spokane drummer and teacher Drey Davis, 29, dies just days after leukemia diagnosis A beloved Spokane musician and teacher, Quindrey “Drey” Davis stood out as a talented drummer as early as middle school.

A beloved member of the Spokane Jazz Orchestra has suddenly passed away. We are stunned, saddened and our thoughts are with his young family.

Quindrey “Drey” Davis was an exceptionally talented drummer and his solos always inspired the SJO audience. Drey joined SJO two years ago and his first performance was the Dec. 2021 Christmas concert.

In addition to playing with SJO, Drey taught music at Northwest Christian School, taught private drum lessons and constantly had gigs to support his family, which includes wife Allyson, son Cairo and a daughter, Rhythm, who is due in 10 weeks. One year ago, Drey and Ally purchased a house and were planning on a bright future.

Instead, after feeling ill for almost a year, Drey finally went to the doctor and was told last Tuesday that he had leukemia. In just a few days he began having brain bleeds and passed away yesterday. It is so hard to believe that just a week ago Drey was playing the drums to enthusiastic applause from the SJO audience.

Before he passed, Drey said to Ally’s mother, “I am so sorry. I was trying so hard to provide for my family that I didn’t go to the doctor.” She says, “He has always put everyone else first.”

Our hearts go out to Drey’s family and many friends and fellow musicians. He inspired the artwork for this season’s graphic with the theme, “The Sound of Peace.” He will be greatly missed and the rest of the SJO season will be dedicated to his memory.

For those who are so moved, Drey’s mother-in-law has set up a GoFundMe page and here is the link. https://www.gofundme.com/f/drey-allyson-and-cairo-davis

The finale of last night’s amazing Spokane Jazz Orchestra concert featured Peter Rivera on drums & vocals, Joe Brasch on guitar and Tera Brasch on vocals. It brought the audience to their feet and sent everyone home with a smile…glad they were there. What a great night!

Outstanding SJO concert this Sat, Oct. 7 with guest artist Spokane Guitar Legend Joe Brasch. Tickets just $25, $35 at https://tinyurl.com/sjo23-24.

Music Director Dr. Don Goodwin has picked some of his favorite pieces by guitarists like John Scofield, Pat Metheny, and Wes Montgomery. Plus premiere performances of five new arrangements - two by Goodwin, one by Vern Sielert, one by Michael Gerety, and one by Christopher Parkin - all performing members of the SJO.

Joe Brasch has selected some of his all-time favorite jazz and fusion standards, and will be joined by his wife, vocalist Tera Wolf-Brasch; saxophonist, Charlie Butts, and drummer/vocalist of the famed classic rock group Rare Earth, Peter Rivera. Music of groups like Steps Ahead, Chick Corea, Pat Metheny, and Grover Washington, Jr. will be featured.

Excited to announce special appearances by some of guest artist Joe Brasch's best friends from the region at the Oct. 7 Spokane Jazz Orchestra Concert. This includes his wife, vocalist Tera Wolf-Brasch; saxophonist, Charlie Butts, and drummer/vocalist of the famed classic rock group Rare Earth, Peter Rivera.

Joe Brasch has selected some of his all-time favorite jazz and fusion standards --music of groups like Steps Ahead, Chick Corea, Pat Metheny, and Grover Washington, Jr. will be featured, along with one of Rare Earth's biggest hits. Tickets are a great value: $25 & $35. Get yours at https://tinyurl.com/sjo23-24

Fabulous big band jazz. Outstanding musicians and guest artists. Beautiful venue. Sat, Oct.7, 7:30pm. The Bing. Great value: Tickets only $25, $35. https://tinyurl.com/sjo23-24

SJO guest artist Joe Brasch is more than a talented musician and master of the guitar. He is also a philanthropist who founded Future Song Foundation, which is helping this musician who lost all his instruments in the Medical Lake (Gray) fire. Joe appears late in the story. https://www.kxly.com/news/local-musician-finds-peace-in-music-after-losing-home-in-gray-fire/article_fbe23f94-58e6-11ee-9264-4b9da3637734.html

Don't forget to buy your tickets to the SJO concert featuring Joe Brasch on Sat, Oct 7, 7:30 at The Bing https://tinyurl.com/sjo23-24.

Get to know our guest artist for SJO's Oct. 7 concert, Joe Brasch. In addition to his mastery of the guitar and playing jazz compositions, Joe has had great success as a studio musician. He has written and recorded music for all the major networks, including 2 show opens for National Geographic and an acoustic package for Good Morning America. His compositions have netted him an Emmy, a Promax award and placement in the Dreamworks production “She’s the Man” starring Amanda Bynes.

Get your tickets now for the amazingly talented Spokane Jazz Orchestra with outstanding guest artists. https://tinyurl.com/sjo23-24

We are opening what promises to be another wonderful season! Come out, it's affordable and fun!

The SJO's season opener includes Spokane's award-winning Joe Brasch who will be performing some of his favorite jazz standards. At the Bing on 10.07. Tickets on Linktree. .jazz

Don't miss the Oct. 7 SJO concert with "Spokane Guitar Legend" Joe Brasch. Amazing musicians, a beautiful venue, big band jazz at its best -- and a great value. $35, $25, students only $17 (available only the night of the concert at The Bing box office). See you there! Tickets at https://tinyurl.com/sjo23-24

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Tickets for the new season of SJO, Spokane’s extraordinarily talented big band jazz ensemble, are available at https://tinyurl.com/sjo23-24. It kicks off Oct. 7 with guest artist Joe Brasch, Spokane’s own award-winning guitarist, composer and producer. All concerts at 7:30pm at The Bing.

Dec 2 is the Christmas Music of Nancy Wilson featuring the smooth, sultry vocals of guest artist Sacha Boutros. On March 9, the Jeff Hamilton Trio, widely considered to be one of the finest small groups in jazz, joins SJO. And on May 11, award-winning keyboard player Wayne Horvitz will work his magic on the iconic Hammond Organ in our season finale.

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A great new season of big band jazz is coming up. Buy season tickets directly from SJO through July 15 and save big. Info under Contacts on our website.
10/7/23 Featuring Joe Brasch , Spokane Guitar Legend
12/2/23 Featuring Guest Vocalist Sacha Boutros, The Christmas Music of Nancy Wilson
3/9/24 Featuring Jeff Hamilton Trio, "Hammer and Hamar"
5/11/24 Featuring Wayne Horvitz, Hammond Wizard

Each year, the SJO graphic and theme change. For 2023/24, the graphic features Quindrey Davis who has been playing the drums for nearly 25 years and began playing with SJO 2 years ago. https://www.facebook.com/DREYDAVISDRUMS

The theme is "The Sound of Peace." Music builds bridges that connect people – crossing barriers of language, culture, politics, religion and even time itself. Jazz exemplifies the breaking of barriers – it is the musical unity created from diversity of thought, tradition, and expression, emerging from a blend of ragtime, blues, folk, and other musical stylings.

Go to https://www.spokanejazz.org/contact, then “Purchase season tickets.” Call or email for info on pricing. Save more than $10 per seat for each of our 4 concerts. Oct 7 & Dec 2, 2023 and March 9 & May 11, 2024. Great big band jazz music with incredible musicians.

The May 20 SJO concert was a celebration of the music of Bob Curnow. Bob and his wife, Darlene, escorted by friend and former Curnow big band member Rob Tapper, received recognition from SJO Music Director Dr. Don Goodwin (also a former Curnow big band member).

Looking forward to an amazing show tomorrow night, May 20. Still have some $25 seats in the upper balcony -- which are great seats in The Bing Theater and what a value for extraordinary big band jazz. Get your tickets: https://tinyurl.com/sjomay20

Live big band jazz celebrating the compositions and arrangements of a NW legend. Last concert of this season. Extraordinarily talented musicians. A great date night! $30 & $25. Get your tickets now. https://tinyurl.com/sjomay20

Amazing big band jazz by exceptional musicians. 7:30pm at The Bing. Get your tickets now. https://tinyurl.com/sjomay20

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Besides a fabulous concert on May 20, Music Director Dr. Don Goodwin and Trustees President Kevin Berkompas will be announcing next season’s theme and concert dates. Don’t miss it. Tickets at https://tinyurl.com/sjomay20

Don't miss the last concert of the 2022-23 season -- the celebration of a lifetime of outstanding big band jazz compositions and arrangements from NW Treasure Bob Curnow. If you don't know his name, we promise you will be blown away by his music, played by some of the best jazz musicians in the entire Northwest. Get your tickets now for Sat. May 20, 7:30pm, The Bing. https://tinyurl.com/sjomay20

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Bob Curnow has had an amazing career from the start. He became a trombonist with the Stan Kenton Orchestra the day after he graduated from college in 1963. After leaving to earn 3 advanced degrees in music, he returned at age 30 to serve as chief arranger, conductor, and producer for a new Kenton album and a year later became Director of Artists & Repertoire, then general manager in charge of the complete Creative World operations...and that's just the beginning. Bob is pictured here with Stan Kenton in 1974.

SJO is honored and excited to celebrate the illustrious career of Bob Curnow -- musician, composer, arranger, producer, mentor. Join us for an extraordinary evening of big band jazz on Sat. May 20. 7:30 at The Bing. Tickets at https://tinyurl.com/sjomay20.

The May 20 SJO concert will celebrate NW treasure Bob Curnow. Want to learn more about Bob and why we're dedicating a concert to his compositions and arrangements? Check out this excellent Northwest Profile produced by KSPS Public TV.

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We’ve heard rave reviews about last Saturday’s SJO concert featuring the music of the Beatles with guest artist Todd DelGiudice. Tickets are available for the final concert of this season on May 20 celebrating NW jazz icon Don Curnow. https://tinyurl.com/sjomay20.

A talented and familiar local musician will be sharing the stage with the SJO tomorrow night (March 11). Lucas Brookbank Brown is a singer-songwriter, guitarist, and multi-instrumentalist. Over the past 15 years he has established himself as a staple in the Spokane music scene. He will accompany SJO in their performance of a classic McCartney tune from the Beatles self-titled 1968 record, commonly know as "The White Album". It's not too late. Tickets at https://tinyurl.com/sjomar11.