Brussels Jazz Orchestra plays jazz with a dynamic orchestral sound rooted in jazz tradition. The only professional large jazz ensemble in Belgium, the BJO has a reputation stretching from Singapore to New York. They are frequent guests at festivals and stages all over the world. The recordings of the BJO, 25 CDs to date, have received international recognition and been awarded numerous prizes. In 2012 the orchestra was part of the Oscar triumph for the silent film The Artist, as co-performer of the soundtrack. The album “Wild Beauty” featuring Joe Lovano (2013) was nominated for two Grammy Awards. In June 2017, the album BREL with David Linx won an Edison Jazz/World Award. In February 2020, the orchestra shared the stage of BOZAR (Brussels, Belgium) with the world famous Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra led by Wynton Marsalis. Brussels Jazz Orchestra was founded in 1993 and works under the artistic direction of Frank Vaganée. In 2023, Brussels Jazz Orchestra blew out 30 candles and celebrated with a concert series with Aka Moon (February 2023) and a birthday tour with lots of musical guests (October 2023).

In 2025, BJO performed together with Philippe Thuriot at the B-Classic Winter Concert "Looking Within."