Testimonials

"The Martinsburg Jazz Orchestra gave a great performance {at Potomac State College - Keyser, WV}. They have put together one of the best groups over their fifteen year history. They played many standards, featured two vocalists and good improvised solos. The level of musicianship was high and the audience responded with enthusiasm. They received a standing ovation and were obliged to play an encore at the end of the almost two hour concert. We would definitely like to have the group again and recommend them to others." Charlie Whitehill - Highland Arts Unlimited, Inc. "Bluemont is delighted to have had the Martinsburg Jazz Orchestra as part of our summer season these past few years. The Orchestra performed their full big band sound at a number of our Virgnia communities with great skill and professionalism; more to the point, our audiences at each concert were enthusiastic in their applause, requesting that we bring MJO back. We were particularly pleased to have members of the orchestra join us in presenting outreach performances at local nursing homes and healthcare centers, an important part of Bluemont's role in the community." Peter H. Dunning - President, Bluemont Concert Series "...While the Martinsburg Jazz Orchestra sailed through "It Don't Mean a Thing" and "Sweet Georgia Brown," Maynard Ferguson sequestered himself in a small office backstage to warm up his breathing... Ferguson and his Big Bop Nouveau Band smacked a few out of the park Saturday after the Martinsburg Jazz Orchestra livened the crowd with a smoking opening set... Proceeds from the show went to the Shenandoah Women's Center in Martinsburg, which helps victims of sexual assault and domestic violence." by Andrew Schotz - The Herald-Mail Company