The Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra (MJO) is one of Denver’s longest standing big bands featuring a classic instrumentation of trumpets, trombones, saxophones and rhythm as well as Musical Director. Formed in Jan 2002, MJO began a successful 14-yr run with their MJO Presents series at Dazzle which featured a different high school jazz ensemble in concert. Currently the band plays local events, and very excited to return once again to the “new” Dazzle.

Jim Mick – MD
Zack Cassell – alto sax
Matt Burchard – alto sax
Paul Farus – tenor sax
Alan Nowicki – tenor sax
Chris Wojtecki – bari sax
Scott Handler – trumpet, co-leader
David Froman – trumpet
Doug Barta – trumpet
Mark Ibsen – trumpet
Kevin Buchanan – trombone, co-leader
Ron Argotsinger – trombone
Spender Malott – trombone
Kiel Lauer – trombone
Camilla Vaitaitis – piano
Jason Malmberg – bass
Clint Dadian – guitar
Alan Aluisi – drums