Iowa’s Premiere
Large Jazz Ensemble

Showcasing the best jazz composers and performers from across the state with original music

 
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Meet the Band

The IJCO is a big band made up of the very best jazz musicians from all over the state. With members from Des Moines, Cedar Falls, Iowa City, the Quad Cities, and everywhere in between, it’s truly special when this powerful group gets together to play.

Click below for bios for a few of our awesome band members!

 
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Home-Grown Composers

Dedicated to playing original music by Iowa writers, the IJCO is proud to program pieces by prolific seasoned veteran composers like Bob Washut and John Rapson as well as younger writers like Nate Sparks and Paul Lichty.

 
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Projects

Check out the FULL VIDEO of the Fertile Soil Suite on YouTube. There’s lots of exciting stuff on the horizon for this group!

Click below to hear the band!

Upcoming Gigs

Check out when and where we’re playing!

Contact

Email
iowajazzcomposersorchestra@gmail.com

Phone
563-940-5675