[JS] Big Band

… performing the original music of Joey Stempien since 2023

Established and currently operating in the Rochester, NY area, the Joey Stempien Big Band is a cutting-edge, 18- to 25-player contemporary jazz ensemble exclusively showcasing Stempien’s original compositions and arrangements. This dynamic group is comprised exclusively of talented young musicians coming from the University of Rochester, Eastman School of Music, SUNY Fredonia, and other prestigious colleges—a unique fusion of youthful energy and musical sophistication.

We book performances year-round! →

Equally at home at large outdoor festivals, elegant concert halls, and in the recording studio