We couldn’t be more thrilled to have the Segerstrom Center debut of the Pacific Jazz Orchestra, LA’s new resident 40-piece ensemble for jazz and beyond. The PJO is the only orchestra of its kind in the country, and with its talent pool of musicians, Los Angeles is the only city where an ensemble like this can be put together, representing jazz, our uniquely American art form.

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Pacific Jazz Orchestra Ivan Lin's 80th Birthday Celebration

Segerstrom Center for the Arts

Tony award-winning Aaron Tveit makes a Soraya debut, bringing his powerhouse vocals and matinee idol charisma. In addition to a searing performance in the original Broadway cast of Moulin Rouge, Tveit is a regular in film and television (Grease Live!, Schmigadoon!, Les Miserables). Tveit joins Pacific Jazz Orchestra, 40 of the finest musicians led by Hollywood veteran Chris Walden, whose new ensemble is the latest addition to the Los Angeles musical landscape.

Pacific Jazz Orchestra with Aaron Tveit

Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts

A holiday themed concert with singer/actress Katharine McPhee (“Smash”, “Waitress”), Grammy-winning vocal group TAKE 6, and internationally renowned violinist Caroline Campbell.Get ready to swing into the holiday spirit with the much-anticipated upcoming Christmas show of the Pacific Jazz Orchestra! This extraordinary musical extravaganza promises to be a festive fusion of timeless holiday classics and jazzy arrangements, transporting the audience to a world where yuletide melodies meet the groovy rhythms of jazz.

Katharine Mcphee & Take 6 Holiday Concert with the Pacific Jazz Orchestra

Alex Theatre

Catch the grand opening of the inaugural concert season of the Pacific Jazz Orchestra. Featuring GRAMMY Award-winning singer/songwriter Ledisi and internationally renowned saxophonist Ben Wendel, this spectacular program features Ledisi’s interpretations of the iconic songs of Dinah Washington as well as Ben Wendel’s compositions, arranged for the orchestra by Chris Walden.

Pacific Jazz Orchestra

Jan 17, 2025

Pacific Jazz Orchestra Ivan Lin's 80th Birthday Celebration

May 11, 2024

Pacific Jazz Orchestra with Aaron Tveit

Pacific Jazz Orchestra