The Spokane Jazz Orchestra has been bringing the sound of life to the Spokane community for more than 40 years!

The SJO is a traditional big band orchestra that performs thrilling arrangements from classic big bands, jazz legends and modern jazz ensembles. For more than four decades, the SJO has featured performances and arrangements that highlight local artists and composers, as well as drawing inspiration from other genres.

Julia Keefe, a member of the Nez Perce Tribe, has been a professional jazz vocalist and actor for over a decade, performing all over the US and Europe, and opening for legendary performers like Esperanza Spalding and Tony Bennett.