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The Future of Jazz Orchestra Octet (FOJO Octet) is the eight‑piece successor to Jazz at Lincoln Center’s acclaimed Future of Jazz Orchestra. Under the music direction of Joe Block in 2024, FOJO Octet blends classic Ellington and Thad Jones repertoire with fresh arrangements and original works, continuing JALC’s big‑band tradition with a forward‑looking edge. Members have included talents such as Noah Halpern, Jarien Jamanila, Abdias Armenteros, Alexa Tarantino, Jack Aylor, and Christian McGhee, reflecting a vibrant roster of rising and established jazz artists.

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FOJO Octet performances highlight sophisticated horn charts, dynamic rhythm sections, and adventurous improvisation—perfect for fans of big‑band jazz and modern composition. This is a group that travels between prestigious venues and distinctive festival appearances, bringing a high‑caliber, accessible sound to New York City and beyond.

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Upcoming FOJO Octet engagements are listed through 2025 at venues like Dizzy’s Club Coca‑Cola in Columbus Circle, NYC, and select Rose Theater/Appel Room appearances. The ensemble has also contributed to JALC‑led festival programming, including Unity Jazz Festival activities in the Philadelphia area. Stay tuned for new dates and venues as FOJO Octet continues to tour and record new material. For the latest updates, follow FOJO Octet and Jazz at Lincoln Center on social media and visit official artist pages for bios, schedules, and news.

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  • FOJO Octet is the eight‑piece variant of Jazz at Lincoln Center's Future of Jazz Orchestra, with Joe Block listed as the Octet music director in the 2024 listing (Nov 25, 2024). Other Octet members have included Noah Halpern, Jarien Jamanila, Abdias Armenteros, Alexa Tarantino, Jack Aylor, and Christian McGhee. ([ticketing.jazz.org](https://ticketing.jazz.org/17436?utm_source=openai))
  • FOJO material blends classic Ellington/Thad Jones repertoire with new arrangements and original works, reflecting JALC's big‑band ethos and forward‑looking programming. ([ticketing.jazz.org](https://ticketing.jazz.org/18522/?utm_source=openai))
  • 2025 FOJO/FOJO Octet engagements at Dizzy’s Club Coca‑Cola (Columbus Circle, NYC) and occasional Rose Theater/Appel Room appearances are listed in Jazz at Lincoln Center’s ticketing pages, with multiple dates through early 2025 and into late 2025 (e.g., Feb 24, Mar 24, May 19, Jun 23, Jul 28, Aug 18, Nov 24). ([ticketing.jazz.org](https://ticketing.jazz.org/18163/18165?utm_source=openai))
  • Unity Jazz Festival/Philadelphia‑area mentions confirm FOJO's ongoing role in JALC‑led festival programming during the 2024–25 season. ([press.jazz.org](https://press.jazz.org/press/2024/11/jazz-at-lincoln-center-announces-second-annual-the-unity-jazz-festival/?utm_source=openai))
  • Notable performer awards connected to FOJO members include Joe Block’s ASCAP Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Award (2024) and Noah Halpern’s Carmine Caruso International Jazz Trumpet Competition win (2023). ([joeblockmusic.com](https://www.joeblockmusic.com/biography?utm_source=openai))
  • Social/media: Jazz at Lincoln Center publicly promotes FOJO events via its own channels (Twitter: @jazzdotorg; other social platforms), and individual FOJO participants maintain personal artist sites (e.g., Noah Halpern and Joe Block) for bios, schedules, and updates. ([pressroom.lincolncenter.org](https://pressroom.lincolncenter.org/press-releases/view/63c714ffb1140cbf6ce0c74f?utm_source=openai))

Upcoming FOJO Octet engagements are listed through 2025 at venues like Dizzy’s Club Coca‑Cola in Columbus Circle, NYC, and select Rose Theater/Appel Room appearances. The ensemble has also contributed to JALC‑led festival programming, including Unity Jazz Festival activities in the Philadelphia area. Stay tuned for new dates and venues as FOJO Octet continues to tour and record new material. For the latest updates, follow FOJO Octet and Jazz at Lincoln Center on social media and visit official artist pages for bios, schedules, and news.

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