JMO – Jimmy Maxwell Orchestra

Specialties

JMO is one of the most versatile, prestigious, and sought after New Orleans bands. For over thirty-​five years, JMO’s nine-​piece, horn-​driven party band has provided entertainment for celebrities, heads of state, political affairs, society balls, and carnival krewes. Averaging more than 250 engagements per year, JMO has delighted clients across the United States and abroad with their unique sound and style.

History

Established in 1981.

JMO — The Jimmy Maxwell Orchestra is a New Orleans cover band that has been playing the music of the New Orleans Mardi Gras since 1981. If it’s a New Orleans Party, we’re your band. JMO is one of the most versatile, prestigious, and sought after New Orleans bands. For over thirty-​five years, JMO’s nine-​piece, horn-​driven party band has provided entertainment for celebrities, heads of state, political affairs, society balls, and carnival krewes. Averaging more than 250 engagements per year, JMO has delighted clients across the United States and abroad with their unique sound and style.

Meet the Business Owner

Jimmy M.

Business Owner

Jimmy Maxwell is a society bandleader and pianist, as well as the founder and Executive Director of JMO. Blending the styles of Lester Lanin and Peter Duchin, he performs for débutante balls, charitable galas, and private parties across the U.S. and abroad in addition to providing the music of the New Orleans Mardi Gras. Jimmy also serves as director of the Louis Armstrong Society, has conducted for Harry Connick Sr. in «A Tribute To Frank Sinatra with the Nelson Riddle Orchestra,» and performed for Presidents Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, and Bill Clinton, as well as members of the British Royal Family. Dubbed the «King of Mardi Gras Swing!» and «The Musical King of Carnival Balls» by NOLA​.com, Jimmy has been the band for top social functions in New Orleans sincee 1981. From 1985 to 1989, Jimmy was partners with Peter Duchin, a society band leader from NYC. JMO’s performance at the 1988 Republican National Convention landed him on the front page of the New York Times.