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Orbert Davis takes on a story of black Chicago

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Orbert Davis’ CJP Chamber Ensemble Featured In Solar Latin Club

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Tribute to De’Kayla Dansberry becomes song and video

“While listening to Orbert Davis’ trumpet wail on his stirring rendition of Bill Wither’s ‘Ain’t No Sunshine,’ I was inspired to write my own words surrounding the original refrain. Three simple words — Ain’t No Sunshine — they spoke to me deeply about the murders of ‘our daughters’ in Chicago. “I played the song again and again, letting it marinate over my soul while sitting at my computer keyboard. Words seemed to leap from the haunting melancholy rhythm of Orbert’s horn. What I wrote, I presented as a recent column, calling it ‘An Ode to De’Kayla.’” —John Fountain

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Orbert Davis Quintet @ Jazz Showcase

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IN Conversation: Ramsey Lewis and Orbert Davis with Welz Kauffman

Music legends Ramsey Lewis and Orbert Davis sat down with Ravinia Festival president and CEO Welz Kauffman to share their journeys in the world of jazz music and give their thoughts on the future of the...

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