Thanks to everyone that has shown interest in AJO through over this difficult year.
The band has persevered, on and off throughout the year dealing, as we all have had to, with isolation, cancellations and postponement.
It feels more important now than ever to reach out a little and let you know what we are up to.
The Auckland Jazz Orchestra released their latest album, Bloom, earlier this year.
Featuring all original compositions, the album was recorded in Auckland at the Kenneth Myers Centre.
Recently Musical Director Tim Atkinson and trumpet player Mike Booth stopped by The 13th Floor to talk to Marty Duda about the making of Bloom. They also brought with them footage of the orchestra performing selections from the new album at the location where it was recorded.
Radio NZ have made the full RESPECT concert availabe to listen online here
Auckland Jazz Orchestra is joining forces with NZ soul divas Annie Crummer, Esther Stephens, Bella Kalolo and Aaradhna, to pay tribute to the queen of soul, Aretha Franklin, in the 2017 Auckland Arts Festival.
The AJO was in the studio this weekend, recording new material for an album to be released early next year. Stay tuned.
Auckland Jazz Orchestra Composer and trumpeter talk about the Auckland Jazz Orchestra's concert this week.
