The Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra’s first presentation of 2026 will showcase creations by WJO writers Neil Watson, Monica Jones, Greg Crowe, Brady Gill and others.

Since 2018 the WJO has received five Western Canadian Music Award Nominations and one Jazz Artist of the Year Award (2025), and virtually all the music recorded was commissioned by or written for the WJO. It’s time to explore our new projects in the new year - guaranteed there will be swing involved!

About WJO
The Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra (WJO) is Canada’s first community-based, non-profit professional jazz orchestra. Founded in 1997 (registered charity in 2000), the WJO has matured to become an important part of Winnipeg’s cultural landscape, reflected in the ongoing support the organization receives from the Manitoba Arts Council, the Winnipeg Arts Council, the Winnipeg Foundation, and other sponsors. The mandate of the Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra is to be an instrumental force in the promotion and development of big band jazz in Manitoba and beyond, through performance, composition, recording and education.

Jazz at the Fort Garry Hotel is located in The Club Room on the lower level of The Fort Garry Hotel. The venue is wheelchair accessible with assistance - please inform the hotel's front desk staff if you'd like to use the elevator to access the lower level.