Smithsonian's National Museum of American History
The Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra (SJMO), established by Congress in 1990 as the orchestra‑in‑residence at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of America
Company facts
- Founded
- 1964
- Employees
- 200
- Headquarters
- United States
- Type
- Government
About
The Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra (SJMO), established by Congress in 1990 as the orchestra‑in‑residence at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, is dedicated to preserving and celebrating America’s jazz heritage. Operating in formats ranging from a 17‑member big band to smaller ensembles, the SJMO delivers concerts that feature meticulously transcribed classics, innovative arrangements, and newly commissioned works, spotlighting the contributions of seminal jazz masters and the evolution of the genre.