Tri-Cities Jazz Orchestra under the direction of Mr. Eddie Dalton

The Tri-Cities Jazz Orchestra is a 17-piece big band comprised of musicians from Northeast

Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. The band specializes in playing music from the Big Band

Era to the present day, including music from such jazz greats: Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Duke

Ellington, Buddy Rich, Maynard Ferguson, Stan Kenton and more. With over 300 pieces of

music in their library The group also plays music from the bands TOTO, Earth Wind and Fire

and Bruno Mars just to name a few.

Under the direction of Mr Eddie Dalton, the group has performed at various venues and events

throughout the region including NPR live radio broadcasts, music festivals, theaters/concerts,

restaurants and weddings.

The group has other configurations as well including the very popular and in demand “TJO

Seven”. A smaller version of the big band including Trumpet, Trombone, Alto Sax, Tenor Sax,

Piano, Bass and Drums. This group plays many of the same selections as the big band but

also includes the music of Chicago and Blood Sweat and Tears.

The Tri-Cities Jazz Orchestra (in it’s many configurations) is available for hire. Contact Eddie

Dalton at (423) 676-7721 / tri-citiesjazzorchestra@comcast.net or any band members for

details. You can also visit the group’s Facebook Page.