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'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...

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Sharing the Joy of Jazz with La Crosse Tribune Readers

06/30/22

The 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...

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Janet Planet Joins LJO for the Final 2021 Jazz in the Park Concert

07/28/21

The 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...

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Forecast: 'A Trumpet Storm' is Coming to Jazz in the Park

07/21/21

Two 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...

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Sinatra in the Park (and More) with the La Crosse Jazz Orchestra

07/12/21

The 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...

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Swing into Summer with LJO and Lexie Lakmann

07/06/21

The 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...

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LJO Members Band Together for a Happy Hour Jazz Livestream Concert

02/11/21

Members 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...

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La Crosse Jazz Orchestra Sends Holiday Cheer in New Video

12/22/20

Just 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...

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LJO 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,...

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Jazz in the Park 2020 Season Update

06/01/20

The 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...

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Save the Dates! 2020 Jazz in the Park Season Announced

02/14/20

UPDATE: 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)...

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Free Dance Party Features La Crosse Jazz Orchestra

09/04/19

Winona, 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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LA Saxophonist Tom Luer, High School Jazz All-Stars Join LJO for Jazz in the Park

07/16/19

The La Crosse Jazz Orchestra, western Wisconsin’s premier big band, presents its 45th season of free Jazz in the Park concerts in 2019. The band’s final guest artist concert features Los Angeles...

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Prince Trombonist Michael B. Nelson to Play with LJO

06/03/19

The La Crosse Jazz Orchestra, western Wisconsin’s premier big band, presents its 45th season of free Jazz in the Park concerts in 2019. The band’s first guest artist concert on June 16 features...

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Local Media Recognizes Western Wisconsin's Premier Big Band

05/27/19

"Some of the best musicians you'll find anywhere." That's news anchor Dave Solie describing the La Crosse Jazz Orchestra in a segment that aired on WXOW-TV on Monday, May 27. His report includes an...

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