Tributaries
NEJC Orchestra
Tributaries: NEJC Orchestra
Featuring six vibrant new works for jazz orchestra, the ensemble’s debut album ranges from New Orleans swing and drum-and-bass-inflected grooves to West African highlife.
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Tributaries: NEJC Orchestra
Tributaries
NEJC Orchestra
Featuring six vibrant new works for jazz orchestra, the ensemble’s debut album ranges from New Orleans swing and drum-and-bass-inflected grooves to West African highlife.
“…a strong and vibrant debut…”
— ★★★★ DownBeat Editors’ Pick
“I find this music refreshing and uplifting.”
— Ben Allison
“…a diverse range of styles, textures, and moods…”
— Regina Carter
Tributaries Featured on NPR
Meet The Composers
The NEJC Orchestra brings together composers and musicians to develop, perform and document original music, including the six pieces on Tributaries.
Since its founding in 2021, NEJC has directly supported the creation of more than 30 new large scale works through concerts, recordings and commissioning projects.
Album Release Celebration
🗓️ Thursday, Sept. 17 · 7:30 PM
📍Arrow St. Arts · Cambridge, MA
🎟️ Pay what you can · $15 suggested
Join us as we celebrate the release of Tributaries, the New England Jazz Collaborative’s debut album, out July 17 on ACP Records.
Featuring the all-star NEJC Orchestra, the program draws on influences ranging from classic New Orleans swing to Third Stream fusion, West African highlife and more.
The evening’s festivities include a pre-show lobby reception at 6:00, with live music, complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar.