LJO Concerts and Events
La Crosse Jazz Orchestra at Cappella Performing Arts Center
Thursday, April 24 and Friday, April 25. 7:30 p.m.
featuring
Sue Orfield
Sue Orfield is an award winning tenor saxophonist, composer and educator who tours internationally and has recorded on hundreds of albums. Her most recent recording is an award winning jazz album - Splash, by Joan Hutton & Sue Orfield. It was released on Shifting Paradigm Records (Minneapolis, MN) in July of 2024. She makes her home in the Chippewa Valley of Wisconsin, where in addition to teaching privately and writing/arranging music, she freelances, and fronts her own group, The Sue Orfield Band. Along with a compelling mastery of her instrument, Sue brings to the stage a powerful presence and joy of all things musical.
Andrew Temte
Dr. Andrew Temte is the Author of “Balancing Act: Teach, Coach, Mentor, Inspire,” “The Balanced Business: Building Organizational Trust and Accountability through Smooth Workflows,” the Host of the Balancing Act podcast, the former CEO of Kaplan Professional, and the Founder of Skills Owl LLC. Andrew Temte’s life and career experience inspires current and future leaders to rethink how they lead, how they design their work environments, and how they motivate and retain their teams. An accomplished musician and leader of the rock band, The Remainders, he is active in numerous fundraising events and committees in the La Crosse community.
CLICK FOR TICKETS: Cappella Performing Arts Center
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Sunday, July 13 2025, 7:00 pmJazz In The ParkLocation: La Crosse Riverside Park BandshellRain Site: Cappella Performing Arts Center - 721 King StreetLJO kicks off the season with this concert!
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Sunday, July 20 2025, 7:00 pmJazz In The ParkLocation: Riverside Park Bandshell, La Crosse, WIRain Site: Cappella Performing Arts Center - 721 King StreetThe second concert of the season!
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Sunday, July 27 2025, 7:00 pmJazz In The ParkLocation: Riverside Park Bandshell, La Crosse, WIRain Site: Cappella Performing Arts Center - 721 King StreetThe season continues with a variety of big band jazz styles.
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Sunday, August 3 2025, 7:00 pmJazz In The ParkLocation: Riverside Park Bandshell, La Crosse, WIRain Site: Cappella Performing Arts Center - 721 King StreetThe final concert of the outdoor season. This concert will feature guest vocalist Tom Wopat.
Upcoming Events
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Friday, April 25 2025, 7:30 pmLJO at Cappella Performing Arts CenterLocation: Cappella Performing Arts Center - 721 King St., La Crosse, WIFeaturing Saxophonist Sue Orfield and Vocalist Andrew Temte
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Thursday, April 24 2025, 7:30 pmLJO at Cappella Performing Arts CenterLocation: Cappella Performing Arts Center - 721 King St., La Crosse, WIFeaturing Saxophonist Sue Orfield and Vocalist Andrew Temte
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Saturday, December 7 2024, 7:30 pmLJO presents a Holly Jazzy Christmas IIILocation: Cappella Performing Arts Center - 721 King St., La Crosse, WIHolly Jazzy Christmas III
Featuring Vocal Sensation, Debbie Okeefe and Big Band Holiday Classics. -
Friday, December 6 2024, 7:30 pmLJO presents a Holly Jazzy Christmas IIILocation: Cappella Performing Arts Center - 721 King St., La Crosse, WIHolly Jazzy Christmas III
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Friday, October 18 2024, 7:30 pmMartinis & Sinatra with the LJO & Special Guests - Matt Curtis and Chris OlsonLocation: Cappella Performing Arts Center - 721 King St., La Crosse, WIFeaturing The La Crosse Jazz Orchestra with Guest Artists;
Matt Curtis, voice and Chris Olson, guitar.
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Thursday, October 17 2024, 7:30 pmMartinis & Sinatra with the LJO & Special Guests - Matt Curtis and Chris OlsonLocation: Cappella Performing Arts Center - 721 King St., La Crosse, WIFeaturing The La Crosse Jazz Orchestra with Guest Artists;
Matt Curtis, voice and Chris Olson, guitar.
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Sunday, August 4 2024, 7:00 pmJazz In The Park with Guest Deborah BrownLocation: Riverside Park BandshellRain Site: Cavalier Theater - 114 5th Ave. NRenowned Jazz Vocalist Deborah Brown and the Best Of European Big Bands!
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Sunday, July 28 2024, 7:00 pmJazz In The ParkLocation: Riverside Park BandshellRain Site: Cavalier Theater - 114 5th Ave. NFeaturing the music of Ella Fitzgerald and Band Favorites
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Sunday, July 21 2024, 7:00 pmJazz In The ParkLocation: Riverside Park BandshellRain Site: Cavalier Theater - 114 5th Ave. NUptempo with the Music of Tony Bennet and Lady Gaga. Featuring Tim Henke and Cathy Reitz
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Sunday, July 14 2024, 7:00 pmJazz In The ParkLocation: Riverside Park BandshellRain Site: Cavalier TheaterNew Charts and the Music of Bobby Darin