The Premier New Orleans 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.
Including the best in your favorite music genre, JMO is known for playing a wide variety of styles, including:
- Party Variety Cover Band
- New Orleans Jazz Band
- Big Band/Swing Dance Band
The vast musical repertoire of JMO is flexible enough to account for last minute changes and personal requests. They specialize in reading your crowd at your event and providing the right musical mix to make your event magical and memorable. They give you a seamless transition between musical eras to keep everyone partying from the first note to the last dance. JMO creates musical memories for the foremost parties in New Orleans, and hopes you will allow them to make your next party an affair to remember.
Together, Jimmy and Robert Maxwell lead JMO with the quality, professionalism, and intuition to tap the mood of the crowd and deliver an energetic combination of tunes and tempo. 
Continuing a family history of music, they have the spirit of music inside of them in a unique way that is only found in New Orleans. Band leaders and true musical maestros, Jimmy and Robert ensure the band can play any musical style. Their ability to customize the groove for you and your guests makes JMO the perfect sound solution for any party. Jimmy and Robert are consummate professionals who see music as their business and transform their business into an art form.
Jimmy says, “We have found this business to be less about 'JMO's music' and more about pleasing people with music. The ability to know what song or style works best in any particular moment is an art that takes years to develop. We take great pride in assuring each event is the best experience imaginable."
JMO is the premier New Orleans band that plays across the entire southern US: whether you're seeking live music in Biloxi, the perfect wedding band music in Baton Rouge, a genuine New Orleans jazz band in Houston, a cover band in Birmingham, or corporate event music in Mobile, you need look no further than the varied music of JMO.