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The Knoxville Jazz Orchestra is a 501(c)3
non-profit corporation founded in 1999 by trumpeter, composer and arranger Vance Thompson.
The mission of the organization is to promote jazz music through public performance,
education initiatives and the commissioning of new work. The organization is governed by an independent board of directors comprised of
local leaders who are passionate about jazz. Directors are:
William S. Rukeyser, chairman
editorial director, Corporate Board Member magazine
Williams E. Arant, vice-chairman
senior vice president-Corporate Banking Strategy
& Development, SunTrust
Vance Thompson, secretary
founder and director, Knoxville Jazz Orchestra
Don Hough
professor emeritus, University of Tennessee
School of Music
Edythe Ellis
television host - HGTV
Hallerin Hilton Hill
host of the Hallerin Hilton Hill morning
show
Richard Ince
former president, Sun Coal Co., and
executive vice president, Sun Co.
Robert Kirk
Professor Emeritus of Health and Safety, Univ of TN
David Keith
actor
Sheena McCall
vice president, Merrill Lynch, Knoxville
office
Ben McMurry
McMurry & Associates
The primary education initiative of the KJO is the Knoxville
Jazz Youth Orchestra. Sponsored in conjunction with the University of
Tennessee School of Music, the youth orchestra is selected by audition and
rehearses weekly for 3 months before presenting a joint concert with the KJO. The group is
directed by Don Hough and coached by several members of the KJO.
Contact the Knoxville Jazz Orchestra:
Vance Thompson, director
2518 Sherrod Road
Knoxville, TN 37920
phone :(865) 573.3226
fax: SAME
knoxjazz@knoxjazz.org
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