Euroradio Jazz Orchestra

Photos by Edvardas Blaževič, Domantas Umbrasas and Rytis Masilionis

Every year, the EBU Jazz Producers put together a European jazz big band under the name of the Euroradio Jazz Orchestra (EJO), a project that can trace its roots back to 1965. Each EBU Member may send one musician under age 30 to perform in public with the EJO, with two Euroradio Public Jazz Concerts organized by the host broadcaster. At least one concert is always recorded by the EBU host broadcaster, who is responsible for the rehearsals as well as its logistical and promotional planning.

The EJO 2023 edition took place on 21-28 May in Vilnius, at the kind invitation of LRT. The Orchestra was led by Conductor, Composer and Trombonist Jievaras Jasinskis, co-leader of Vilnius JJAZZ Ensemble. Concerts were held on 26 May in the Kaunas Philharmonic Hall and on 27 May at the Vilnius Mama Jazz Festival, the latter being broadcast and offered live to EBU radio organizations. The offer is available in MUS under reference JM/2023/02/03/01.

Read our 3 questions to Jievaras Jasinskis, where you'll also find his favourite track's playlist.

Musicians

Martin Declercq	Radio France	Lead trumpet
Maj Kavsek	RTVS Slovenia	Trumpet
Janos Löber	DKU	Trumpet
Reinis Purins	Latvian Radio	Trumpet
Axel Mardsjo	Swedish Radio	Alto sax 1
Pavel Barabashchuk	UA:PBC	Alto sax 2
Emma Rawicz	BBC	Tenor sax 1
Joël Metz	MSP Luxembourg	Tenor sax 2
Karolis Sarkus	LRT	Baritone sax
Agnes Darelid	Swedish Radio	Trombone 1
Carlotta Armbruster	WDR	Trombone 2
Guro Kvale	NRK	Trombone 3
Christina Lachberger	ORF	Bass trombone
Krystof Tomecek	Czech Radio	Acoustic/Electric guitar
Oskari Siirtola	Yle	Double/Electric bass
Rahel Talts	ERR	Acoustic/Electric piano
Zacchary Leblond	Radio France	Percussion
Bruna Matic	HRT	Drums