The Uptown Jazz Orchestra, led by Delfeayo Marsalis, took home an Offbeat Magazine Best of the Beat Award for their 2016 album Make America Great Again! The album is the debut recording for UJO, and is a combination of original and classic jazz pieces, featuring unique elements of New Orleans swing and blues. Make America Great took Offbeat’s coveted award for Best Contemporary Jazz Album. Click for a full list of Best of the Beat winners.
Make America Great Again! is available on Amazon.
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Scott Frock, Professional Trumpet Player 