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Welcome to the JC Hopkins Micro Orchestra page—a focused spotlight on a versatile ensemble led by Grammy-nominated songwriter and producer JC Hopkins. Known for blending big-band swing with modern vocal-led arrangements rooted in jazz and the American Songbook, the Micro Orchestra serves as a compact, dynamic offshoot used for intimate, high-impact performances, including special programs like Leonard Cohen tributes.

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Hopkins’ NYC roots run deep through a long-running big-band scene, with a history at Minton’s Playhouse as a programmer and bandleader. The Micro Orchestra emerged as a flexible format to reinterpret jazz standards and contemporary-reimagined tunes for various venues and charitable events.

Onstage company

Documented collaborators

Explore upcoming performances, listen to recent releases, and learn about the projects that shape JC Hopkins’ signature sound. For fans of classic swing, smart vocal arrangements, and collaborative jazz storytelling, the Micro Orchestra offers a refined, approachable experience. Follow JC Hopkins across social media for concert updates and new releases, and secure your seats through our easy, friendly ticket process.

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Documented collaborators

  • Discography highlights include collaborations within Hopkins’ broader Biggish Band universe and recorded studio projects—notable for accessible, melodic arrangements.
  • The most recent release to note is It’s a Sad and Beautiful World (released 2025), showcasing the evolving blend of jazz, swing, and contemporary lyricism.
  • Past notable events include City Winery’s Leonard Cohen Celebration (May 2023), which benefited Sweet Relief Musicians Fund.

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Date to be announced for any new Micro Orchestra performances. If you’re planning ahead, consider exploring the broader Biggish Band schedule for NYC-area dates and past Cohen-tribute events for context.

The essentials

Quick Facts About JC Hopkins Micro Orchestra

  • Biography: JC Hopkins is a Grammy-nominated songwriter and producer who leads the JC Hopkins Biggish Band; the Micro Orchestra appears as a smaller-ensemble offshoot used for special programs (e.g., Leonard Cohen tributes). Sources detail Hopkins’ NYC big-band career and Minton’s residency as context for the Micro Orchestra's style. ([jchopkins.com](https://www.jchopkins.com/))
  • Genre & style: The Micro Orchestra/ Hopkins projects fuse big-band swing with modern vocal-led arrangements, rooted in jazz, swing, and the American Songbook; this aligns with Hopkins’ broader Biggish Band aesthetic and press coverage of his ensembles. ([jchopkins.com](https://www.jchopkins.com/))
  • Most recent known release: It's a Sad and Beautiful World, released November 9, 2025 (Bandcamp page for the album). ([jchopkins.bandcamp.com](https://jchopkins.bandcamp.com/album/its-sad-and-beautiful-world?fbclid=IwY2xjawOIWCVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyCGNhbGxzaXRlAjMwAAEe5gWQBQwV0afeDiwGrr-nZQnD-dUXUo0ijavNMiZtHvRq_n0PyKtqDSvkz0I_aem_6s13iPzWeOMh4XeW2vRy9g))
  • Notable achievements: Hopkins has been widely described as Grammy-nominated; the Biggish Band has featured top vocalists (Norah Jones, Elvis Costello, Jazzmeia Horn, etc.), and the Cohen tribute events have raised funds for Sweet Relief; City Winery hosted a JC Hopkins Micro Orchestra Leonard Cohen Celebration in 2023. ([jchopkins.com](https://www.jchopkins.com/about))
  • Leonard Cohen tribute: City Winery NYC staged a JC Hopkins Micro Orchestra: Leonard Cohen Celebration in May 2023 benefiting Sweet Relief Musicians Fund. ([sweetrelief.org](https://www.sweetrelief.org/news/archives/05-2023))
  • Residency/history: The core band has a long-running Minton’s Playhouse association; Hopkins has served as Minton’s music programmer and led weekly Saturday nights with his Biggish Band. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._C._Hopkins?utm_source=openai))

The records

JC Hopkins Micro Orchestra Discography

  • It's a Sad and Beautiful World
    2025 · Bandcamp (Self-released)
  • New York Moment
    2020 · Twee Jazz Records 001
  • Meet Me at Minton's
    2016 · Self-Produced
  • Underneath a Brooklyn Moon
    2005 · Tigerlily Records

Explore upcoming performances, listen to recent releases, and learn about the projects that shape JC Hopkins’ signature sound. For fans of classic swing, smart vocal arrangements, and collaborative jazz storytelling, the Micro Orchestra offers a refined, approachable experience. Follow JC Hopkins across social media for concert updates and new releases, and secure your seats through our easy, friendly ticket process.

  • Discography highlights include collaborations within Hopkins’ broader Biggish Band universe and recorded studio projects—notable for accessible, melodic arrangements.
  • The most recent release to note is It’s a Sad and Beautiful World (released 2025), showcasing the evolving blend of jazz, swing, and contemporary lyricism.
  • Past notable events include City Winery’s Leonard Cohen Celebration (May 2023), which benefited Sweet Relief Musicians Fund.

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Date to be announced for any new Micro Orchestra performances. If you’re planning ahead, consider exploring the broader Biggish Band schedule for NYC-area dates and past Cohen-tribute events for context.

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