About Us:

The Sentimental Journey Orchestra (SJO) is a modern Big Band instrumental group made up of five (5) saxophones, four (4) trombones, four (4) trumpets, piano, guitar, bass and drums. We have hundreds of arrangements that recreate the sounds and styles of the most famous Big Bands; e.g., Tommy Dorsey, Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Les Brown, Buddy Rich to name but a few. We also have hundreds of arrangements, written for the Big Bands, that featured great male and female vocalists – Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Tony Bennett, Harry Connick Jr., Michael Bublé, Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, Natalie Cole, Jane Monheit, etc. Our library includes not only songs from the Great American Songbook, but also show tunes from Broadway. We perform these tunes in various styles that include swing, jazz, sambas, cha-chas, beguines, tangos and waltzes among others.

Over the years we have performed for a variety of events, both public and private. Our performances have included dances, formal weddings, concerts and dinner dances for various organizations. We love to play for ballroom events where you can practice your dance steps like the stars on TV. In addition, we put on fabulous Big Band concerts for community events. We offer special rates to organizations who want us to be an integral part of their fund raising activities. See our ‘Testimonials’ page for our rave reviews. Go to our ‘Booking’ page for more information on how the Sentimental Journey Orchestra can make your next event memorable and successful.