In 2000, Grammy award-winning trombonist and NEA Jazz Master, Delfeayo Marsalis formed the Uptown Music Theatre (UMT), a non-profit organization that empowers youth through educational programming and musical theater training. In 2008, Marsalis formed its sister organization, the Uptown Jazz Orchestra (UJO). The two organizations enjoy a symbiotic relationship – UJO musicians offer a rich talent pool from which to draw instructors and UMT musicians are likewise often guest performers for the UJO. Featuring up to 18 accomplished musicians at any given concert, the Uptown Jazz Orchestra sets the standard for celebrating jazz.

Tonight, the band is led by master trombonist, Terrance Taplin.
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