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The Naples Jazz Orchestra

The Naples Jazz Orchestra (NJO) is a big band in the tradition of the legendary bands of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Woody Herman, Buddy Rich and the Tonight Show Band, and performs the music of the greatest composers, arrangers and bands in jazz history. The NJO is comprised of some of the finest professional jazz musicians in Florida, and was formed to provide the highest quality big band jazz experience available to audiences and musicians in Southwest Florida. Now in its fifth season, The NJO received the 2013 'Champion Award' for "Best Musical Entertainment" in the Southwest Florida Readers' Choice Awards poll. The NJO is pleased to receive support from Gems & Gold, WAVV 101.1 FM, Costco Wholesale, Naples Daily News and Stock Development Corporation. As a non-profit organization, the Mission of The NJO is to contribute to the musical enjoyment and education of the residents of Naples and the surrounding communities, and to maintain and expand the awareness of big band music in America. The NJO performs a series of theme-based concerts each season at the Cambier Park Bandshell in Naples, Florida. The band also features a variety of guest artists, and performs in other venues and private engagements.

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Naples Jazz Orchestra Spared, for Now

Naples Jazz Orchestra Spared, for Now

Source: Brian Ross

Tourism is so hot in Naples, Florida that its town council is considering ways to limit traffic and parking issues, including shutting down concerts at the Cambier Park Bandshell, where all of the jazz concerts happen with multiple bands, including the facility's anchor tenant, The Naples Jazz Orchestra, in its fifth season. At a meeting to discuss the issue, there was great turnout for the NJO. The season has been spared, for now. You can read more about the results ...

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Through its organization and management of The Naples Youth Jazz Orchestra (NYJO), The NJO is committed to the education and development of young musicians, and to passing this great music on to the next generation. The NYJO is comprised of some of the area's finest high school musicians and performs at Cambier Park along with The NJO.

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