The Pacific Jazz Orchestra (PJO), led by seven-time Grammy-nominated conductor Chris Walden, is Los Angeles’ premier 40-piece ensemble, known for pioneering a hybrid sound that merges a jazz big band with a lush string orchestra to perform an expansive repertoire across genres from swing to Brazilian jazz. When featuring special guest vocalist Jane Monheit, a Grammy-nominated interpreter of the Great American Songbook and Brazilian repertoire, the collaboration results in a unique performance that showcases Monheit’s warm, sophisticated voice against the PJO’s dynamic, custom-arranged orchestrations, delivering a fresh and grand take on classic and contemporary jazz material.
