The Danish Radio Jazz Orchestra is one of the great European big bands, created in Copenhagen in 1964 and operating under state radio patronage.Thirty-three years and several albums later, the popularity of the DRJO remains immense, especially in England and the United States. The orchestra has a wide repertoire and showcases exceptional soloists and ensemble playing. The Danish Radio Jazz Orchestra is a jazz orchestra that has been praised for its ability to play Mozart with the same ease it uses in jazz. from www.montrealjazzfest.com
