This year, 2025, marks the 40th anniversary of the Millennium Jazz Orchestra (MJO). Conductor Joan Reinders was one of the original band members and founders.
Ever since, Millennium Jazz Orchestra recorded 14 albums, and performed with artists like Benny Golson, Kenny Wheeler, Toots Thielemans, New York Voices, Philip Catherin and Ack van Rooyen, including shows at North Sea Jazz and Amsterdam Concertgebouw. 2025 marks the 40th anniversary of the Millennium Jazz Orchestra. This is being celebrated with the release of a ‘double digital’ album: Chronology Vol.1 & Chronology Vol.2. In total 20 tracks adding up to almost 140 minutes of big band delight. It comes with a full color booklet containing full track information and inside stories.
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