The Border Jazz Orchestra is a professional jazz ensemble that is comprised of the regions finest Jazz Musicians.  

Founded in 1991 by Dr. Pancho Romero, the BJO has performed with many internationally recognized jazz musicians including Chris Vadala, John Fedchock, Hilary Smith, Bobby Shew, Clay Jenkins, Dana Landry, and Pete McGuinness.  Members of the ensemble, mostly jazz educators, have toured with jazz greats; “The Glen Miller Band”, “Woody Herman”, Airmen of Note, Wayne Newton, and Elvis.  They have performed on stage with Richy Cole, Bill Watrous, Tia Fuller, The Supremes, The Temptations, The Four Tops, the Sandy Hacket’s “Rat Pack” along with decades of jazz performances at jazz festivals and regional concerts.

The ensemble performs a variety of jazz music including the classic big band arrangements of Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and Stan Kenton, along with more contemporary compositions and arrangements of Fred Sturm, Gordon Goodwin, Patty Darling, Alan Baylock and Pete McGuinness.

The Border Jazz Orchestra has a series of four concerts each year.  2022-23 concert series included performances with Hillary Smith, Holiday Concert, A Tribute to Count Basie and Duke Ellingtion and Migrations, indigenous music from around the world.

The BJO is available for performances at Jazz Festivals and Concerts.  Members of the BJO are seasoned jazz clinicians and have participated in clinics and workshops internationally.

Contact: panchoromero53@icloud for further information.