“The Portland Youth Jazz Orchestra…[is] giving young players the outlet to further their talents outside of a traditional school setting.”
-Jazzscene Magazine (2003)
“P.Y.J.O. is the future of jazz. It thrills me to see the excitement, the enthusiasm and the high level of musicianship that this band exemplifies. The program is a wonderful service to our community, and a continued testament to the ability of the arts to empower young people. Keep on swinging”
Darrell Grant- Performer, Composer, and PSU Professor
"Oregon’s answer to the current music education crisis, Portland Youth Jazz Orchestra (of which we are extremely proud!)."
Seattle's 'all about Jazz' magazine (Jan/Feb 2004)
-Bill Royston Artistic Director, Portland Jazz Festival
