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The Missouri Jazz Orchestra (MOJO) is a 16-piece ensemble dedicated to the rich tradition of the big band sound. MOJO performs a wide array of material, including arrangements from the Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Stan Kenton, Thad Jones, Les Brown, Sammy Nestico, Buddy Rich, Maynard Ferguson, Bob Florence and Quincy Jones bands, as well as newer charts, including a growing library of original tunes from current members of the Orchestra.

Based in Springfield, Mo., the band is made up of several university and public school music educators and some of the Springfield/Branson area’s finest musicians, with an impressive list of recording and performing credits.

The Missouri Jazz Orchestra (MOJO) is a 16-piece ensemble dedicated to the rich tradition of the big band sound. MOJO performs a wide array of material, including arrangements from the Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Stan Kenton, Thad Jones, Les Brown, Sammy Nestico, Buddy Rich, Maynard Ferguson, Bob Florence and Quincy Jones bands, as well as newer charts, including a growing library of original tunes from current members of the Orchestra.

Based in Springfield, Mo., the band is made up of several university and public school music educators and some of the Springfield/Branson area’s finest musicians, with an impressive list of recording and performing credits.