The Jazz Houston Orchestra 

About the JHO:

Jazz Houston is the only the second jazz institution in the US to support a resident Jazz Orchestra, our dynamic ensemble explores the varied array of styles within jazz, while also celebrating Its history and contributing new works to its cannon. To showcase the diverse musical and cultural heritage of Houston, our organization strives to collaborate with artists from other genres including Gospel, Pop, Orchestral Music, and R&B. In addition we create experiences that mesh jazz with other performing arts disciplines such as theater, opera, and dance.  

A jazz musician playing a trombone during a performance.

Meet the band

Vincent Gardner, Artistic Director

Black man playing a trumpet, dressed in a suit, with eyes closed, focusing on the music.
A man in a suit playing the trombone during a live jazz performance in a black and white photo.

Tim Lienhard

A Black man playing the trumpet in a music studio or concert setting, wearing glasses and a suit.
Black and white photo of three male jazz musicians, with one playing trumpet.

Denis Dotson

A person playing the trumpet in a musical band or orchestra, wearing glasses and a suit.
Man in suit playing saxophone during a performance.

Woody Witt

Woman playing a saxophone with a microphone nearby
A man in a suit playing drums on stage.

Quincy Davis

Man in a suit holding a saxophone
A man playing a saxophone on stage, wearing glasses and a suit, with a dark background.

Brad Leali

A man wearing glasses and a dark shirt, playing a saxophone in a black-and-white photo.
A man playing a double bass, focused on his performance, in black and white.

Marcos Varela

Shelley Carrol

David Caceres

Lauren Sevain

Tanya Darby

James Williams III

Andre Hayward

Lock in your live entertainment

Are you dreaming of your next event having an elite ambiance? Guests walking in your hall enchanted by the mellow voice of a muted trombone?

Turn that dream into a reality by booking the JHO to appear at your next event.

JHO full concert

Smiles on faces, feet that can’t stand still, a band that will make you want to move and groove all night long!

Check out this live recording of the JHO at The Kennedy Center Millennium Stage.