Buselli Wallarab Jazz Orchestra Tickets

The Buselli Wallarab Jazz Orchestra (BWJO) is a renowned 17-piece jazz orchestra based in Indianapolis, co-founded in 1994 by Mark Buselli and Brent Wallarab. Praised for its high-level ensemble playing and composer-arranger focus, BWJO blends modern big-band writing with a deep appreciation for jazz history. The group is celebrated for education programs and school clinics, helping cultivate the next generation of jazz musicians while delivering compelling concerts for fans of all ages.

BWJO’s work has earned recognition through performance at key Indianapolis venues and festival involvement, including ties to the Indy Jazz Fest. In 2017, the ensemble was inducted into the Indianapolis Jazz Hall of Fame, underscoring its lasting impact on the city’s jazz scene.

For fans planning a visit to Indianapolis or exploring big-band jazz, BWJO offers a compelling catalog of recordings, live performances, and educational outreach you can align with your concert-going plans.

Discography highlights span from their earlier small-ensemble roots to expansive modern big-band statements. Notable releases include The Gennett Suite (2023) on Patois Records, a four-movement homage to Gennett Records and 1920s jazz pioneers, recorded in Bloomington (2022) and widely covered by international critics and DownBeat. Other important titles include Mezzanine (2010), Untold Stories (2014), Basically Baker Vol. 2 (2016), and An Old Soul (2009). The ensemble’s repertoire interweaves original writing with studies of historical repertoire, making BWJO a versatile stage experience.

Upcoming tour activity centers on Indianapolis venues, with the Jazz Kitchen frequently hosting BWJO performances. For fans outside Indianapolis, keep an eye on BWJO’s official channels for single-date engagements and festival appearances, such as those connected to Indy Jazz Fest’s fall schedule.