2024-2025 KJO SEASON
The Knoxville Jazz Orchestra was founded in 1999 by trumpeter, arranger, and composer Vance Thompson. Since that time, the band has appeared on jazz festivals in the United States and Europe, released four critically acclaimed CD recordings and presented scores of concerts, many featuring world-renowned guest artists.
Knoxville Jazz Orchestra are so excited to announce our 25th anniversary concert season! Join us for a series of unforgettable performances featuring internationally acclaimed guest artists backed by our 17 piece big band! Season subscription renewals begin Monday, July 29, 2024 at 10am. Tickets for individual shows will go on sale Monday, August 26, 2024 at 10am.
PRICING
- Season Subscriptions: 5 concerts for $213.50. Subscribers enjoy a 10% discount over single ticket pricing and get preferred seating accommodations. Keep your seats from last season, or choose new ones before tickets go on sale to the general public.
- Note: Price does not include applicable service fees.
- Group discounts are available. Please contact Gabby Leggio for more information.
RENEWING SUBSCRIBERS
- Renewals begin Monday, July 29th at 10:00am.
- Renewing subscribers have until Friday, August 23rd to renew their seats from the 2023-2024 season.
NEW SUBSCRIBERS
- New subscriptions can be purchased beginning Monday, August 12 at 10:00am.
HOW TO ORDER
- Online: Follow this link to renew online.
- By Phone: Call 865-684-1200 ext 2 to renew or order new tickets by phone. Renewals begin July 29th at 10:00am.
- In person: Visit the box office at 224 Clinch Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902. (on the north side of the Tennessee Theatre).
The box office is open Monday-Friday from 10:00am-3:00pm.
ACCESSING TICKETS
- If you opt for digital tickets when purchasing, you can access them by logging in to your Account Manager.
2024-2025 CONCERT SEASON
KJO plays The Beatles with John Pizzarelli
Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 8:00pm | Bijou Theatre
Guitarist and vocalist John Pizzarelli joins the band to explore the music of the Beatles, the most successful pop act of all time. The program will include Can’t Buy Me Love, Here Comes The Sun, Eleanor Rigby, When I’m 64, Got To Get You Into My Life and many others.
Presented by Lexus of Knoxville
A Swingin' Christmas with Luther Allison
Friday, December 20, 2024, 8:00pm | Tennessee Theatre
The hippest concert of the season. Sparkling arrangements of holiday favorites in the style of Ellington, Basie and other jazz greats. Multi-instrumentalist Luther Allison joins the band along with other special guests. An event guaranteed to make your season bright!
Presented by Thermal Label Warehouse
Jazz is For Lovers with Sachal Vasandani
Tuesday, February 11, 2025, 8:00pm | Bijou Theatre
Vocalist Sachal Vasandani has delighted audiences alongside artists such as Wynton Marsalis, Milton Nascimento, Chris Botti, Michael Feinstein and others. This program will feature songs made famous by Nat King Cole and arranged for big band by John Clayton. Sure to be the perfect treat for your special someone.
Presented by Bistro by the Tracks
An Evening with Anat Cohen
Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 8:00pm | Bijou Theatre
Clarinetist, saxophonist & composer Anat Cohen is a native of Tel Aviv whose music effortlessly blends Jazz and Brazilian Choro with influences from Africa and the Middle East into an infectiously charismatic sound that blurs the lines between cultures and genres. A must-see event for any lover of great music.
KJO's Silver Anniversary Celebration
Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 8:00pm | Bijou Theatre
After a quarter century of backing up some of the jazz world’s greatest artists, this event will put the spotlight on the musicians who have dedicated themselves to making the KJO a success. It will also highlight some of the young local talent lighting the way to the future.