Chicago Jazz Philharmonic

This evening marked the premiere performance of the new Chicago Jazz Philharmonic (CJP) Chamber Ensemble, comprised of 14 musicians. Repertoire included works that demonstrated how the jazz and classical ...

In 1924, Paul Whiteman tried to “civilize” jazz by diluting it for a symphonic orchestra. But when Chicago trumpeter Orbert Davis raises the baton with his 55-piece Chicago Jazz Philharmonic, he does just the opposite: he gets the damn thing to swing and swing hard. ...

The Mike Jeffers Chicago Jazz Radio show last night featured an interview with the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic founder and composer Orbert Davis and Mark Ingram. Listen to the interview.

This evening will launch and premiere a Chicago Jazz Philharmonic (CJP) chamber group comprised of 10-15 musicians. Repertoire will include works that demonstrate how jazz and classical can indeed fuse, ...

Oct 29, 2009, during the evening rush hour, Trumpet man Orbert Davis fronted a jazz quintet, including Ari Brown on sax, in a one-hour unannounced concert in the 95th Street station of the Chicago Transit Authority's Red Line rapid transit system. ...

“The mission of CJP is to present high quality musical performances and music education programs that will bridge gaps in genre, artistry and diversity.”

This evening will launch and premiere a Chicago Jazz Philharmonic (CJP) chamber group comprised of 10-15 musicians. Repertoire will include works that demonstrate how jazz and classical can indeed fuse, ...