The mission of our New Orleans Jazz Orchestra (NOJO) is to continue and strengthen the legacy of Jazz throughout local and global communities by providing access to unparalleled performances, creative gathering places, and authentic community engagement. They believe that Jazz can be the catalyst for positive and permanent change in our community.

The nature of Jazz compels people to work in collaboration with their surroundings - to improvise when needs change and new opportunities arise. NOJO are committed to using the assets to benefit individuals and groups in the community. Each year, they donate several hundred hours of rehearsal and event time for musicians and nonprofits. Jazz informs, influences, and inspires and we seek to do the same in our neighborhood. NOJO leverages the assets to educate youth, foster musicianship and support local nonprofits.

NOJO stand in solidarity with those on the front lines fighting for justice and equality. The losses that black people have suffered and continue to suffer at the hands of those who pledge to protect and serve must stop. 

In the spirit of healing, NOJO wiill continue to use alchemic power of music to create transformative experience is that inspire social change.