About

Truth in Jazz is an 18 piece big band formed in 1998 by Truth Publisher David Ogle with help of Steve Pettit and under the direction of Gay Burton.

Auditions were held and from a vast number of talented musicians in the Elkhart County area the band was formed. The band’s form is based on what has become the standard of big band instrumentation: that developed by the great Count Basie: 4 Trumpets, 4 Trombones, 5 saxes, Bass, Piano, Guitar and Drums. TiJ continues in that tradition and adds new and fresh arrangements based on big band jazz standards.

Consider having Truth in Jazz perform for your group, club or event.  Many of our expenses are underwritten by our anchor sponsor Goshen Health System.

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Testimonials

“Truth in Jazz did a fabulous job!  It really added to the overall atmosphere, which we felt contributed to the success of our event… All we heard all night long were rave reviews… we hope that you would consider coming back next year. Great job! Thank you so much!”

—Jackie Stockman, Elkhart County Red Cross