Ghana Jazz Orchestra inauguration set for Sept. 5
Its first public appearance last April was described as a "soft opening", but the time has come for the Ghana Jazz Orchestra to make a full entrance. This will happen on September 5, 2026, at the +233 Jazz Bar & Grill in Accra.
Ghana Jazz Orchestra set to debut on September 5, 2026
The Ghana Jazz Orchestra, directed by Bernard Ayisa and conducted by Victor Dey Jr., will make its grand debut at the +233 Jazz Bar & Grill in Accra on September 5, 2026. The orchestra, which boasts an impressive lineup of five saxophonists, four trumpeters, four trombonists, a clarinet player, a vocalist, pianist, bassist, drummer, and percussionist, aims to provide valuable education and training for young musicians.
The Ghana Jazz Orchestra was formed following a visit by renowned American trumpeter Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (JLCO) to Ghana in October 2025. The Ghana Jazz Foundation, in collaboration with the Accra Jazz Academy, identified a group of talented musicians who could establish a similar ensemble in Ghana. After a series of auditions, the orchestra's line-up will be revealed on its inaugural night.
Lisa Simone, an American singer, composer, actress, and Grammy-nominated recording artiste, daughter of renowned musician and civil rights activist Nina Simone, will also take part in the event. The Ghana Jazz Collective will perform alongside the orchestra, with the concert beginning at 8:00 p.m.
The director of the Ghana Jazz Orchestra expressed his excitement, noting that the orchestra represents a significant opportunity for education and development for its members. The orchestra's director anticipates a night of exceptional musical connection between the musicians and an enthusiastic audience, following the positive reception of the 'soft opening' held in April.
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