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The twenty member Majestic Jazz Orchestra was organized in October 2003 for the express purpose of performing and recording Axiom Asunder, a composition in four episodes tracing the history of jazz that utilizes the poetry of Langston Hughes as a narrative thread. The name of the MJO pays tribute to Gettysburg ’s historic Majestic Theater. The theater underwent a fifteen million dollar restoration as a regional performing arts center under the auspices of Gettysburg College , the Gettysburg community and Founding Director Jeffrey Gabel.

Jack Bauer of ALL ABOUT JAZZ says "... the concept is brilliant, and (that) the orchestra and its supporting cast are superb. In fact, almost no aspect of the nearly seventy-minute long performance is less than exhilarating. Rabbai, who sings, scats and plays flugelhorn, proves an ideal collaborator, as do trombonist McFalls, vibraphonist Noonan and bassist Pineda, each of whom frames a number of tasteful solos. And Githînjî is an impressive narrator, his weathered voice conveying a powerful aura of wisdom and authenticity."