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NSJO is a 19 piece jazz orchestra based in Salt Lake City featuring vocal and studio orchestral arrangements from ball room big band to modern jazz.

May 19, 2024

Sounds of the Summer

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Katrina Cannon

Katrina Cannon and special guests bring the sounds of the Hollywood Bowl and the Vegas Strip back to the stage. Together with top musicians in the orchestra the Night Star Jazz Orchestra creates the magic and sounds that make the big band come to life.

Themed Programs

Our library is stocked with arrangements to create the perfect show for your event. Programs ranging from a tribute to Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, big band swing dance, modern jazz, or pulling out all the stops with a string orchestra and big band make an exciting performance for your event.

NSJO Catalog

The Night Star Jazz Orchestra features classic arrangements used by Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Tommy Dorsey, Lionel Hampton and Terry Gibbs. Our library contains charts from notable arrangers from the golden age of the big band such as Billy Byers, Nelson Riddle and Quincy Jones.

NSJO Orchestration

The NJSO musicians have a wide variety of experience in all genres of jazz and classic big band.
NSJO Stand

Our Band Members

NSJO band members come from all facets of the music business from music educators to world class jazz artists working in the intermountain west today.

Saxophone Section

Saxophone Section

Trombone Section

Trombone Section

  • Brian Woodbury
  • Randy Madsen
  • Kent Nelsen
  • Neil Hendriksen

Trumpet Section

Trumpet Section

  • Keith Davis
  • Dan Jonas
  • Reed LeCheminant
  • John Olshinski
  • Mike Raleigh

Rhythm Section

Rhythm Section

  • Bass: Larry Montoya
  • Guitar: Dan Featherstone
  • Piano: Merrill Smith
  • Drums: David Featherstone
  • Congas, Percussion: Ricardo Romero
  • Vibes: Jay Lawrence

Vocals

Vocals

Contact Us & Book the NSJO

Give us a shout and we will help you plan your big band entertainment to be a smashing success.

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