JM Jazz World

The countdown is on! JM Jazz World Orchestra is hitting the road for our Europe Tour 2026. ✨

From the beautiful hills of Croatia to some of Italy's most iconic stages, we're bringing the energy, passion, and sound of our international big band to audiences across Europe.

📍 Tour Dates
🇭🇷 July 22 – Grožnjan, Croatia | Jazz is Back BP Festival
🇮🇹 July 23 – Sacile, Italy | More Than Jazz Festival
🇮🇹 July 24 – Codroipo, Italy | Villa Manin
🇮🇹 July 25 – Jesolo, Italy
🇭🇷 July 27 – P**a, Croatia | Forum
🇭🇷 July 30 – Marija Bistrica, Croatia | KUMBJazz Festival

We can't wait to share this incredible journey with you. See you this summer! 🎵

And this is just the beginning... Our China Tour 2026 dates will be announced soon. Stay tuned!

Please welcome the newest addition to the JM Jazz World Orchestra 2026: saxophonist Anton Čuden from Slovenia! 🎷

Anton is currently studying at the Kunstuniversität Graz in Austria and has been playing the saxophone since the age of 10. Before moving to Graz, he studied at the Academy of Music and Ballet Ljubljana (KGBL) and graduated in Audio Production from the Institute and Academy of Multimedia (IAM) Ljubljana. Throughout his musical journey, he has performed in a wide range of ensembles and learned from internationally renowned jazz educators.

We're excited to have Anton join the JMJWO 2026 family. Give him a warm welcome in the comments! 🎶

Please welcome Takeshi (Shen QuiTong), joining the JM Jazz World Orchestra 2026 as one of our talented trumpeters! 🎺

His motivation for joining JMJWO is simple: to play more, see more, and be better. We're delighted to have him on board and look forward to sharing this musical journey together.

Now introducing Ellen Bager from Denmark as our newest trumpet player! 🎺

"What excites me most about the JM Jazz World Orchestra is the chance to immerse myself in big band music with talented musicians from around the world. For me, the social and collaborative side of music is incredibly important and inspiring – sharing ideas, learning from others, and creating together is what drives me as a musician."

We're excited to have Ellen join the orchestra! Give her a warm welcome 🎶

Happens to the best of us... 😅

The new line-up is ready! Meet our percussionist Moritz Spieß.

"Music, in my experience, is a universal language. Sometimes truly magical moments happen without many words. A single musical phrase can start a conversation on stage that everyone understands immediately. This kind of interaction is what I love most about jazz and ensemble playing."

We are ready to inspire and move you through our music🔥

The next member of our 2026 ensemble is here! We're delighted to introduce singer Sofiya Astapiuk.

"I am excited to grow as a musician, explore new styles, and contribute my own voice to a global ensemble. The JMJWO opportunity is truly inspiring and I am ready to bring my full energy and dedication to the orchestra."

The JMJWO 2026 lineout is almost finshed, send some love to musicians 🎺

The confusion is temporary... but the memories are forever. 💭👀

Please join us in welcoming vocalist Evelina Kalnina to the 2026 JM Jazz World Orchestra!

"Being part of the JM Jazz World Orchestra feels like a unique chance to grow, meet and create music with people from different cultures, and gain experience in an international environment."

More Jazz energy in on the way 🎶

From rehearsals to concert halls across the tour, these musicians will make this summer unforgettable. Meet bass player Maximilian Streitz, part of the 2026 JM Jazz World Orchestra.

"My motivation for participating in the JM Jazz World Orchestra comes from a strong love for big band music. I see this orchestra as an opportunity to step beyond my comfort zone and engage with jazz on an international level, making music with musicians from different cultural and musical backgrounds and learning from their individual approaches."

More announcements to come...🎶