Jazz
VANGUARD JAZZ ORCHESTRA
About This Event
Founded under Thad Jones and Mel Lewis, the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra has been a fixture of New York's jazz scene for more than fifty years. Its long-running residency at the Village Vanguard provides a regular forum for the band's large-ensemble arrangements. Programs typically juxtapose Jones-era charts with newer commissions, tracing the orchestra's continuity and stylistic evolution within the big-band tradition.
About the Artist
Vanguard Jazz Orchestra
For over half a century, the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra has electrified audiences with its dynamic performances at the legendary Village Vanguard in New York City. Originally founded under the guidance of jazz luminaries Thad Jones and Mel Lewis, this ensemble has become a cornerstone of the city's vibrant jazz scene.