SMITHSONIAN JAZZ MASTERWORKS ORCHESTRA

In 1990 the U.S. Congress, recognizing the importance of jazz in American culture, authorized the establishment of the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra (SJMO) as the orchestra-in-residence at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History.Whether a 17-member big band, quartet, septet, or small group, the SJMO presents concerts featuring transcribed works, new... We empower people to create a just and compassionate future by exploring, preserving, and sharing the complexity of our past... Our 2020-2030 Strategic Plan will guide our work through the decade with a newly articulated mission and vision.

Primary location: Washington