Henry Godfrey Jazz Orchestra
“The aggression, the sensitivity, the determination provide all the attitude you could hope for. The results for the listener is gratitude.”
- Travis Rogers Jr, The Jazz Owl
“The ensemble playing and compositions are enjoyable and imaginative, revealing energy and passion…”
- Nolan DeBuke, The Jazz Word
About HGJO
Introducing HGJO: Led by composer & drummer Henry Godfrey, a hard-hitting big band smashing together cutting-edge writing of the modern jazz scene with eclectic grooves drawn from music across the globe. This exciting band is comprised of the best of the best in the New England jazz scene, frequently collaborating with jazz greats such as Jerry Bergonzi, Aaron Parks, Mike Tomaro, and Godwin Louis. Every performance is brought to life by all star musicians, each having graduated from prestigious institutions such as the Berklee College of Music, New England Conservatory, Mannes School of Music, and Longy School of Music.
Attitude & Gratitude (2022)
Released in 2022 to critical acclaim, the Henry Godfrey Jazz Orchestra’s sophomore album, Attitude & Gratitude, is a collection of tributes to the many communities and experiences that have shaped Godfrey’s artistic vision and worldview. Featuring premiere young musicians in the Boston jazz scene, each track brims with boundless excitement and energy, each solo a statement of identity weaving through the chord changes. Godfrey’s writing both proclaims an individual vision of groovy, funk influenced jazz, while honoring the jazz luminaries who paved the path so far.
