Lamont Jazz Orchestra
2 upcoming shows.
The Lamont Jazz Orchestra (LJO) is the University of Denver's premier large jazz ensemble, directed by Gabriel Santiago and Remy Le Boeuf. It consists of five saxophones, four trombones, four trumpets, piano, bass, guitar, and drums, performing standard jazz literature and original works by students and faculty. The LJO performs on and off campus, often with guest artists, and has earned accolades such as tying for first place at the Next Generation Jazz Festival and performing at the Monterey Jazz Festival.
Reviews & press
- Lynn Baker Jazz Reviews ↗ — “I performed under his direction for four years in Lamont's Jazz Orchestra and count myself the better for Lynn's tutelage (alternatively-count better by myself) ...”
- Westword ↗ — “The most exciting of those initiatives is Wiest's plans for Lamont's jazz orchestra.”