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The Jazz Conceptions Orchestra

The Jazz Conceptions Orchestra, composed of nine young aspiring jazz performers and arrangers, was founded in 2007 by four friends studying jazz at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville. With a vision to pay homage to some of the classic big band repertoire through their own adaptations while writing new arrangements of jazz tunes, the group bridges the gap between the big band and small group sounds.

From its inception at Kokopelli's Jazz Club in Savannah, Georgia, the group was the resident ensemble of the club, performing a series of concerts that included collaboration with Nashville vocalist Annie Sellick. Here, the group’s ascension was spurred by devoted audiences packing this small Savannah venue to hear their youthful and energetic performances.

With members currently living in Florida, Chicago, New York and Boston, the JCO frequently gathers together to perform at various locations around the US and beyond, including most recently the Iridium Jazz Club, marking their NYC debut.

The Jazz Conceptions Orchestra: The Best is Yet to Come

by Barbara Salter Nelson
June 24, 2009

For many people, the bonds forged at college serve as the foundation for lifelong friendships; bonds that often keep like- minded friends committing to get together once in awhile to share passions. The Jazz Conceptions Orchestra (JCO) was created along these lines, but instead of getting together for the occasional game of golf or fishing, whenever these guys get together they put down some great music. And now, the JCO is beginning to make an important mark on ...

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Interview

The Jazz Conceptions Orchestra Interviewed at AAJ

Source: All About Jazz
June 24, 2009

For many people, the bonds forged at college serve as the foundation for lifelong friendships; bonds that often keep like-minded friends committing to get together once in awhile to share passions.

The Jazz Conceptions Orchestra (JCO) was created along these lines, but instead of getting together for the occasional game of golf or fishing, whenever these guys get together they put down some great music. And now, the JCO is beginning to make an important mark on today's jazz scene. ...
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Performance / Tour

Alex Nguyen's Jazz Conceptions Orchestra Meets Annie Sellick

Source: Phred, Inc.
February 14, 2008

By Steve Blickstein Here's a music tip you can take to the bank. If you ever have an opportunity to grab a performance by Alex Nguyen's Jazz Conceptions Orchestra, go, even if it means canceling a dinner date with 'er Majesty, Queen Elizabeth or a spin around Daytona Speedway with Dale Junior. And if Annie Sellick, an incomparable jazz vocalist from Nashville, is on the card, give up your first-born for a ticket. Nguyen's Jazz Conceptions Orchestra and ...
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