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“There was no mistake about that at this concert as the orchestra was the beating heart of the performance.”

After taking the weekend to reflect, I wanted to share a few personal thoughts about last Friday’s concert at The Music Center at Strathmore. On February 13, I had the profound honor of conducting the inaugural performance of the Strathmore Jazz Orchestra featuring Kurt Elling. This project has been four years in the making, and opportunities of this scale centered around a large jazz ensemble are rare in the United States today. Joi Brown, Artistic Director of Strathmore,

The Washington Examiner featured the Strathmore Jazz Orchestra with Kurt Elling in advance of its inaugural performance. Read the full article by Mark Judge here: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/community-family/4443363/strathmore-jazz-orchestra-kurt-elling-washington/

JazzComposersPresent.com is excited for our Composer Spotlight on Sunday, January 18th at 1:00pm Eastern featuring composer and conductor Daniel Jamieson, hosted by Erica Seguine. Daniel will be presenting "Creating Moments: Arranging The Music Of Freddie Hubbard," featuring his recent project with Ingrid Jensen and the DR Big Band, and taking questions live. Have a question for Daniel Jamieson (Danjam Orchestra, Strathmore Jazz Orchestra, Danish Radio Big Band, Metropole Or

There is a major new chapter unfolding for the DC/Baltimore music community, and I am honored to be part of it. I’ve partnered with Strathmore to launch the Strathmore Jazz Orchestra, which will be the first in-house big band in Strathmore’s history. I’ll be serving as conductor and creative partner, shaping the artistic direction and helping build this big band from the ground up. Our debut performance is set for February 13, 2026, featuring the legendary Grammy winning voc

JazzComposersPresent.com is excited for our next livestream Listening Session on Sunday, October 12th at 1:00pm Eastern featuring Daniel Jamieson (Danjam Orchestra, Metropole Orkest, WDR Big Band, Danish Radio Big Band), in conversation with Chelsea McBride. Daniel will be sharing and discussing recordings that have inspired and intrigued him throughout his career as a composer and conductor. A live Q&A will conclude the event. Members can access Masterclasses, Listening Se