About Us
Portland Jazz Orchestra is a non-profit Jazz organization dedicated to curating jazz in Portland, Maine and fostering the growth of musical offerings in the New England Area. With your contributions and sponsorship, our goal is to inspire, educate and develop future jazz audiences for generations to come!

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Experience The Best Jazz In Maine
The Portland Jazz Orchestra is Maine’s premier jazz ensamble, playing big band classics and original music featuring some of the finest players, composers, and arrangers in the state of Maine.
Our CD “Generations” now available for purchase
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Meet The Band
Started in 2004, the Portland Jazz Orchestra is Maine’s premier concert Jazz ensemble. Under the direction of Dr. Chris Oberholtzer, this 18-piece jazz ensembe performes a variety of traditional and contemporary big band literature.