The Lamont Jazz Orchestra (LJO) is the University of Denver's premier large jazz ensemble. Made up of five saxes, four trombones, four trumpets, piano, bass, guitar and drums, the LJO performs the standard canon of jazz literature as well as original music by students and faculty.
The LJO performs on and off campus throughout the year, often with special guest artists. Guest performers have included Frank David Greene, Wayne Bergeron, Denis DiBlasio, Brad Leali, Ryan Truesdell and Bob Mintzer. Recently, LJO tied for first place at the prestigious Next Generation Jazz Festival and performed as part of the legendary Monterey Jazz Festival.
SET LIST
0:00 Annie Booth Cactus Blossom
5:53 Zach Rich Anthem
11:39 Remy Le Boeuf Stop and Go
17:35 Herbie Hancock Tell me a Bedtime Story
23:15 Thad Jones Us
26:51 Remy Le Boeuf Walking on Water
32:41 Remy Le Boeuf Heartland Radio
40:05 Adon Biggs Twilight
44:56 Charles Mingus Better get hit in your soul