Join us in celebrating 10 years
of Winter's Jazz Club with Sarah Marie Young!
Sarah Marie Young is an award winning (Montreux Jazz Competition, Thelonious Monk Competition) singer, songwriter and musician who has played festivals on tour all over Europe and Brazil. Come join us during Winter's 10th Anniversary weekend!
Join us for a holiday celebration featuring vocalist Paul Marinaro!
Celebrate the magic of the season with CJO and vocalist Paul Marinaro! Enjoy an unforgettable evening of swinging seasonal classics and timeless jazz standards. It's the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit with world-class jazz, festive arrangements, and plenty of holiday cheer!
Check out our most recent album!
From “Road Song” to “More, More, Amor” to “Boss City,” CJO and the phenomenal guitarist Bobby Broom tip their hats to one of the most unique and pivotal voices jazz guitar has ever known.
"This is an album that does the rare thing: improving what it intends to tribute. Kudos to Bobby Broom and the CJO for making that happen."
Chicago Jazz Magazine
About Us
The Chicago Jazz Orchestra is Chicago’s oldest continuously operating professional jazz orchestra. Founded in 1978 by Jeff Lindberg and the late Steve Jensen, the Jazz Members Big Band became the Chicago Jazz Orchestra Association in 1999. The Chicago Jazz Orchestra celebrates and perpetuates jazz orchestra music — an original American art form — for all audiences through unique performance, education, and collaboration.
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Chicago Jazz Orchestra Association
Founded 1978
Jeff Lindberg and Steve Jensen, Co-Founders
Jeff Lindberg, Artistic Director
Mary Odin, Executive Director
Board of Directors:
William Flowers, Chair
Jerry DiMuzio, Vice Chair
Michelle Lewis, Secretary
Patsy Campbell, Treasurer
Ryan Adamsons
Gregory L. Calloway
Joseph B. Glossberg
Ray Rusnak
Arthur P. Wheatley
Honorary Board of Directors:
Benny Golson, in memoriam
Harold Jones
Ramsey Lewis, in memoriam
Slide Hampton, in memoriam
Jimmy Heath, in memoriam
Clark Terry, in memoriam
Support Staff:
Ahmed Benbayla, Assistant Artistic Administrator
Ellen Cohen, Business Manager
Chris Frerichs, Grant Writer
Don Macica, Social Media Manager, Communications
Joey Skoch, Videographer
Ruth Odin, Administrative Fellow
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