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Metropolitan Jazz Octet is the reawakening of a group that was originally started in the 1950’s by Chicago saxophonist and arranger Tom Hilliard. The music blends a big band sound with the elegance of a small ensemble.
MJO performed at the Hyde Park Jazz Festival and were voted Best Jazz Album by the Chicago Tribune. We played to sold-out audiences at the Chicago Jazz Festival, The Green Mill, Studio 5, Hey Nonny, the Jazz Showcase and received critical acclaim from Jazz Times, Downbeat and Chicago Jazz Magazine.
Our Team

Leader, Tenor & Soprano Saxophone, Flute, Arranger

Doug Scharf
Trumpet, Arranger

Piano

Percussion, Marimba

John Kornegay
Alto Saxophone, Clarinet Alto Flute, Arranger

Trombone

Vibraphone

John McCortney
Recording Engineer
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