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Upcoming Concerts

September 26th, 2026 50 Years of Jazz, Celebrating the history and creativity of the SJO The Spokane Jazz Orchestra invites you to open their 50th season celebrating the moments and milestones that brought us here. You will see familiar faces such as Tom Molter and Dan Keberle who helped to make the SJO what it is today. We look forward to sharing the creativity that continues to define the SJO!	December 5th, 2026 A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS with the SJO The SJO will be ringing in the holiday season with a crowd favorite, the iconic music of American jazz pianist Vincent Guaraldi. Vince composed music for the beloved television special, “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” These melodies soon became known all around the world for the joyful feelings they carry. Jazz vocalist Kristina Ploeger returns to the SJO, joined by the EWU Collegians for a special local collaboration. Get your tickets.	March 6th, 2027 THE MUSIC OF THE GRATEFUL DEAD with the ANDY COE BAND Calling all Deadheads! The SJO will be performing the music of the Grateful Dead, the iconic band revered for their fused elements of rock, blues, and jazz. The Seattle‑based Andy Coe Band lit up our stage with their improvisational energy in March 2018, and our patrons wanted seconds in our new venue. Led by guitarist Andy Coe, the band features Don Goodwin’s brother Scott on the drum set.
May 8th, 2027 AN EVENING with GRAMMY-NOMINATED ARTIST, MICHAEL MAYO Join the Spokane Jazz Orchestra in welcoming Grammy‑nominated vocalist Michael Mayo to the stage. Mayo is a jazz vocalist known for his effortless range and modern, genre‑blending style, and his 2024 album Fly received a Grammy nomination for Best Jazz Vocal Album. His dynamic phrasing and contemporary sound will bring a fresh energy to the evening as you hear some of your favorite jazz charts played by your own SJO.