Latitude 45 welcomes Jazz Orchestra of the Concertgebouw!
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We are delighted to announce that renowned ensemble Jazz Orchestra of the Concertgebouw has joined the Latitude 45 Arts roster!
The Jazz Orchestra of the Concertgebouw (JOC) ranks among the absolute top of big bands in Europe and is driven by a world-class rhythm section and crystal-clear brass sections.The orchestra consists of the best Dutch jazz musicians and showcases a deep respect for and vision of music in all its forms. The JOC is named after the Royal Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, the only concert hall in the world that, in addition to a classical orchestra, also has a jazz orchestra associated with its name.
The JOC has worked with a wide variety of guest soloists, from Roy Hargrove
to Chick Corea, Branford Marsalis to Oleta Adams and Jose James. Recently the orchestra has collaborated with Joshua Redman, Jazzmeia Horn, Shai Maestro, James Carter, Tyreek McDole and Brandee Younger. The orchestra regularly dives into adventurous crossovers, varying from soul to Surinamese kaseko.
Having toured all over the world at all the major jazz festivals and in the most beautiful jazz clubs and concert halls – from Birdland New York to North Sea Jazz Capetown, from Tokyo to Moscow and from Rio to Budapest – the JOC is highly respected internationally.
The Jazz Orchestra of the Concertgebouw has released over 10 records on their own label JOC Records. Their latest addition is The Second Time Around (2025), based on the arrangements of Oliver Nelson. The JOC won two Edison awards, the most prestigious prize in Dutch jazz, for the albums Crossroads (2018) and Blues for the Date, which was also named one of the ‘best large ensemble albums of 2010’ by the authoritative New York magazine ‘All About Jazz’.
They are coming on tour to Canada and the US in April 2027 with the programme “I didn’t know what time it was”, featuring the music of Dr. Lonnie Smith.
📍 Learn more about the Jazz Orchestra of the Concertgebouw:
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