Events

2022 - 2023

Spring Concert

Saturday, 3 June 2023 @ 7:30pm

Keene Middle School Auditorium – Keene, NH

The Keene Jazz Orchestra is excited to announce its upcoming Spring Concert of traditional and contemporary big band music, including two spectacular guest soloists.

This year's concert will include special performances by NEA Jazz Master, living jazz legend, and bebop vocal pioneer Sheila Jordan.  Sheila will be singing small group and big band numbers with arrangements by Amherst Jazz Professor Jeff Holmes.  Joining Sheila and the KJO with be acclaimed pianist and Berklee College of Music Professor Russell Hoffman, who has performed with Billy Hart, James Moody, Joe Zawinul, and Scott Mullett. The program also includes a mix of classic and contemporary works by Stan Kenton, Benny Goodman, Buddy Rich, and Les Hooper.

The Jazz Orchestra, founded 19 years ago by Scott Mullett, and now under the direction of local bassist Steve Cady, will continue to celebrate all the jazz that Scott brought to the Monadnock region. The Orchestra encourages people of all ages to attend this concert for a rare opportunity to hear authentic Big Band music live. Tickets are $15/$12 for adults/seniors & students  and can be purchased below.  They also will be available at Toadstool Bookstore in Keene and Prime Roast on Main Street starting May 3rd.


KHS Jazz Invitational

Friday, 27 January 2023 @ 7:00pm

Keene High School Auditorium – Keene, NH

Holiday Swing Dance

Saturday, 17 December 2022 @ 7:30pm

The Ballroom at Best Western Plus Hotel – Keene, NH


Sheila Jordan

Sheila Jordan

Please consider making a donation in Scott’s honor to the 

Scott Mullett Fund for 

Jazz Education

You can also donate via mail

by sending a check payable to:

 Keene Jazz Orchestra

39 Ridgewood Ave

Keene NH 03431

memo Scott Mullett Fund