The TJO has been providing fans of big band music outstanding performances for more than 20 years. They currently program nearly a dozen concerts each year including four at the Valentine Theatre and a Bistro series, as well as appearing at the Toledo Botanical Garden's Jazz in the Garden series. They are known for performing classic big band charts, including those of Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Stan Kenton, Maynard Ferguson and many others. The band frequently features guest artists of national and international status. Leader Ron Kischuk spices introductions with historical tidbits and lots of humor. If live big band music is your thing, don't miss this Toledo treasure!