The Zach Griffin Jazz Orchestra is a 17-piece jazz orchestra in the Okanagan that was created to share the love of big band music with the general public. We've currently done four shows and hope to continue to do more. Unfortunately, the planned shows for summer 2026 partnered with the Kelowna Jazz Society, the Okanagan Swing Dance Society, and the Griffin Music Society were cancelled due to the wildfire smoke. Stay tuned for the next show!

17 of the Okanagan's finest musicians performing classics from almost every era of big band music! If you like live music, come on out!

Members of the ZGJO

Saxophone: Zach Griffin, Francisco Rubio, Stephen Buck, Stan Sabourin, Craig Thomson, Lucy Benwell, Eric Peng, Michael Garding, Chris Startup, Anthony Argatoff

Trumpet: Emily Denison, Liam Nadurak, Dan McClelland, Mike Schell, Kim Stephans, Joe Auty, Bruce Dougall, Dennis Colpitts, 

Trombone: Wade Dorsey, Bob Rogers, Ken McClelland, Chris Manuel, Gord Waters, Gareth Seys, 

Guitar: Loni Moger, Sean Bray, Jeff Saunders, 

Piano: Spencer Dean, Justin Glibbery, Noah Truong, Cole Bach

Bass: Megan Frederick, 

Drums: Will Friesen, Scott Gamble, Graeme Haw

Voice: Zach Griffin, 

Donate: Email griffinmusicsociety@gmail.com to connect about donating to the ZGJO! Thanks!

Merchandise: If you're interested in purchasing merchandise, please reach out to griffinmusicsociety@gmail.com Thanks!

Composing/Arranging for the ZGJO: If you're interested in composing or arranging for the band, please reach out to me and let me know! Email griffinmusicsociety@gmail.com Thanks!