KCJO (Klezmer Company Jazz Orchestra) was founded by Aaron Kula in 1997 with a mission to perform world music from a broad range of cultures and historical periods. KCJO features accomplished jazz and classical musicians, performing a unique blend of ethnic orchestral jazz, as well as music from the classical repertoire. Its debut CD Beyond the Tribes won "Best Klezmer Album" and "Best Klezmer Song" for 2009 from the international music organization Just Plain Folks.