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June 2021     Thank you to everyone who joined us – we raised almost $90,000 from this event! If you missed the show, you can watch the best moments, including the performance by Orbert and Kurt, below! *Event Program Book* ⇒    Click HERE to Make a Reservation    ⇐ or donation! This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency     2021 “Think Big!” Honorees Tour de Jazz Presenters   Thank you to all our 2021 “Think Big!” Gala...

November 2020 Recognizing that classical orchestral and jazz ensemble programs are often disconnected from each other, this university residency will ‘bridge the gap Orbert Davis has contemplated a radical (r)evolution of Third Stream music; one where jazz, with its tradition of collaboration, openness and improvisation becomes the ethos of the orchestra. This residency program works to educate students on the personal, cultural, societal, and musical benefits of combining classical and jazz. Under the direction of Orbert Davis, Chicago Jazz Philharmonic travels 3-5 of its core musicians and partners with university orchestras to lead a series of workshops, master classes, and rehearsals to culminate in a performance presenting CJP’s signature ‘Third...

May 2020 UPDATE: We received nearly thirty submissions from talented student and professional musicians that spanned four different continents, cultivating over 13,000 views on Facebook and Instagram, and raised close to $5,000 in support of CJP’s education programs, and education programs in Cuba. Check out the finale submission compilation video...

July 2019   An afternoon of Food, Family, Fun, and Music! Orbert Davis’ Jazz and Family Festival comes to Island Park in Momence, Illinois and features: – Orbert Davis and Friends – Sones de México Ensemble – The Swing Kings, and – Chicago Jazz Philharmonic Youth Ensemble, conducted by Golden Apple winner Dr. Roosevelt Griffin   When: July 13, 2019 from 1pm to 7pm Where: Island Park, Momence IL FREE ADMISSION Orbert Davis’ Jazz and Family Festival is proudly sponsored by Orbark Productions, Cranky Mike’s, and Van Drunen...

            What: evening of music and celebration to raise funds for Chicago Jazz Philharmonic’s performance and education programs. Guests will be treated to an exclusive “director’s cut” style listening (and viewing) session of excerpts from our newly released album “The Chicago River”, an Orbert Davis orchestral composition inspired by photographs from The Lost Panorama documenting the historic reversal of our city’s waterway. When: May 16, 2019 at The River Roast (315 N. LaSalle St., Chicago) Who: CJP donors, fans, friends of Host Committee members, corporate executives, and members of Chicago’s philanthropic and arts community  7:00 PM Departures of downtown Water Taxis to River Roast dock Cocktail Reception and Silent Auction Seated Dinner and Program “The...

Orbert Davis: “Infiniti in Black” – Act 1 from Mai-Tech Interactive on Vimeo. Orbert Davis: “Infiniti in Black” – Act 2 from Mai-Tech Interactive on Vimeo. Orbert Davis: “Infiniti in Black” – Act 3 from Mai-Tech Interactive on...