The Dallas-Fort Worth Jazz Orchestra

The DFW Jazz Orchestra is a 16-piece jazz band well versed in both the traditional and modern styles of jazz. The DFW Jazz Orchestra members came to the DFW area from various parts of the world. They have toured, educated, mentored, and recorded with some of the most influential jazz musicians in the world. The current members have been associated with names such as Billy Hart, Roy Hargrove, Christian McBride, Duke Ellington Orchestra, Eddie Gomez, Dick Oatts, Steve Gadd, Chris Potter, Herb Ellis, Defeayo Marsalis, Ellis Marsalis, and Jimmy Cobb.

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Education is a large part of the DFW Jazz Network's vision. The current members of the DFW Jazz Orchestra are not only renowned performers, but also recognized educators. At the collegiate level, our members are on faculty at schools such as The University of Texas at Arlington, University of North Texas, Texas Christian University, and more.