The Knoxville Jazz Orchestra was founded in 1999 by trumpeter, arranger and composer Vance Thompson. Since that time, the band has appeared on jazz festivals in the United States and Europe, released four critically acclaimed CD recordings and presented scores of concerts, many featuring world renowned guest artists. 

DIRECTOR: Vance Thompson

SAXOPHONES: Mark Tucker, David King, alto; Greg Tardy, Carter Buecher, tenor; Tom Johnson, bari

TROMBONES: Tom Lundberg, Alex van Duuren, Chris MacTavish, Brad McDougall

TRUMPETS: Jim Hynes, Michael Wyatt, Stewart Cox, Michael Spirko

RHYTHM: Mark Boling, guitar, Bill Swann, piano, Tommy Sauter, bass, Keith Brown, drums