Oregon Jazz Ensemble
MUJ 392/692
Steve Owen, director

The Oregon Jazz Ensemble is the premier large jazz ensemble at the University of Oregon. The OJE is recognized throughout the Northwest for its excellence in interpretation and performance of the wide variety of styles associated with the jazz genre. The group performs new literature for jazz ensemble, including works by nationally recognized composers/arrangers and students of the UO jazz program. In addition to performing regular concerts on campus, the Oregon Jazz Ensemble is a frequent performer at jazz festivals and educational conferences, including the International Association of Jazz Educators Conference, Oregon Music Educators Association Conference, the Kent-Meridian Jazz Festival, the Northwest MENC Conference, the Pacific Coast Jazz Festival, Western International Band Conference, and other regional events. The OJE is also the host ensemble for the School of Music and Dance's annual Oregon Jazz Celebration, which has featured such guest artists as James Moody, Randy Brecker, Steve Houghton, Peter Erskine, Marcus Roberts, Jon Faddis, Mike Stern, Bob Berg, Billy Pierce, and Rufus Reid.