Scheen Jazzorkester (SJO) was established in 2010 as a professional large jazz ensemble based in Skien, Telemark, Norway. It has succeeded in becoming a major force in Norwegian progressive composer-based ensembles along with similar units in Oslo, Bergen and Trondheim.

SJO consists of 12 musicians, with guests depending on the various projects. It consists of both jazz and classically trained musicians, and this contributes to its special sound: Contemporary jazz and Nordic sound meets classical music. The orchestra has released several critically acclaimed albums, was aired on Norwegian National Broadcasting last spring, and recently did a tour with the great American improviser and trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire.

SJO i supported by the Cultural Fund of Norway, Sørnorsk Jazz Centre and Telemark County.

Members:

Reeds:
Guttorm Guttormsen
Jon Øystein Rosland
André Kassen
Line Bjørnør Rosland
Trumpets:
Finn Arne Dahl Hanssen
Thomas Johansson
Trombones:
Magne Rutle
Frøydis Aslesen
Åsgeir Grong
Rythm Section:
Rune Klakegg - piano
Jan Olav Renvåg - double bass
Audun Kleive - drums