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Documented collaborators

The Oklahoma City Jazz Orchestra (OKCJO) is a premier professional concert big band rooted in Oklahoma City's rich jazz ecosystem. Directed by Brian Gorrell, a longtime faculty member at the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO), OKCJO has been a central figure in reviving and sustaining the metro area’s concert-big-band tradition. The ensemble blends modern jazz with classic standards, swing, and related formats, bringing together local pro musicians, university faculty, and top-tier performers for high-impact live performances.

Onstage company

Documented collaborators

This artist page offers a concise biography, highlights from the group’s collaborations and live appearances, and a look ahead at the 2025 tour schedule. If you’re looking to secure seats for a dynamic night of jazz in Oklahoma City, you’ve got a guy who can help you find great tickets and hassle-free access to the show.

Onstage company

Documented collaborators

OKCJO’s influence extends beyond the stage, contributing to Oklahoma City’s jazz education and performance infrastructure. While the group has not released albums under a standalone OKCJO discography in major music databases, their live performances and collaborations—often showcased in local venue programming—highlight the vitality of Oklahoma’s jazz scene. For 2025, mark your calendar for performances at the UCO Jazz Lab in Edmond on February 17, October 6, and December 8. Tickets and details are commonly listed through local OKC hubs and the UCO Jazz Lab calendar. Follow the ensemble and its leadership for updates, tour news, and emerging collaborations.

The live experience

What reaches the room

Social links: For official updates, visit and follow OKCJO accounts: Facebook, X, Instagram, and the official website where performances and tour info are posted. Also see UCO Jazz Lab's pages for venue details and tickets.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Oklahoma City Jazz Orchestra

  • Genre and style: professional concert jazz/big-band with repertoire spanning modern jazz, standards, swing and related formats.
  • Leadership: directed by Brian Gorrell, a longtime Oklahoma City University (UCO) faculty member and central figure in OKC’s jazz education scene.
  • Origin and scene impact: OKCJO helped revive the metro’s concert-big-band genre in the 2010s, joining local pro musicians, university faculty, and high-level performers (e.g., early reports mention founders including Kirk Palmer, Eric Leonard, Chris Hicks and Michael Anderson).
  • Notable collaborations/achievements: part of Oklahoma City’s jazz ecosystem; public coverage and university affiliations (e.g., OKU Mintzer collaboration reference shows Oklahoma’s jazz infrastructure).
  • Ticketing and venue notes: historically, OKCJO events have been sold via local listings and venue partners; 2025 events are listed on OKC-based event hubs (e.g., OKC Jazz Life) and at the UCO Jazz Lab.
  • Discography status: no publicly documented albums or singles specifically released under the OKCJO name in major music databases; most public materials focus on live performances and collaborations.

OKCJO’s influence extends beyond the stage, contributing to Oklahoma City’s jazz education and performance infrastructure. While the group has not released albums under a standalone OKCJO discography in major music databases, their live performances and collaborations—often showcased in local venue programming—highlight the vitality of Oklahoma’s jazz scene. For 2025, mark your calendar for performances at the UCO Jazz Lab in Edmond on February 17, October 6, and December 8. Tickets and details are commonly listed through local OKC hubs and the UCO Jazz Lab calendar. Follow the ensemble and its leadership for updates, tour news, and emerging collaborations.

Social links: For official updates, visit and follow OKCJO accounts: Facebook, X, Instagram, and the official website where performances and tour info are posted. Also see UCO Jazz Lab's pages for venue details and tickets.

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