PRESS & MEDIA

“Bristling innovation and mainstream melody-making, classical modernism and free jazz improvisation - all these elements, and others, converge when CJP takes the stage.”

— Howard Reich, Chicago Tribune

Featured Press Coverage

WFMT Classical Conversations with CJP’s Orbert Davis and Mark Ingram
Airdate: February 1, 2023

60 Minutes profiles Chicago Jazz Philharmonic during the historic visit to Cuba
Airdate: 21, 2014

2023 Press Coverage

  • Celebrate Black History Month with a jazz performance this weekend

    AustinTalks, January 31

    Chicago Jazz Philharmonic returns to the Kehrein Center for the Arts for their third performance in Austin.

  • WFMT Classical Conversations: Chicago Jazz Philharmonic

    WFMT, February 1

    Robbie Ellis hosts a Classical Conversation with Orbert Davis and Mark Ingram.

  • Discovering Chicago's Black Heritage by Exploring the Music That Defined It

    NBC Chicago, February 3

    Chicago Jazz Philharmonic hosts a live performance of a commissioned documentary film score.

  • Newcity: Today in the Culture, Chicago Jazz Philharmonic

    Newcity, February 13

    Chicago Jazz Philharmonic board of directors introduces two new members.


2022 Press Coverage

  • Trumpeter Orbert Davis on the Musical Legacy of Miles Davis

    WTTW Chicago, June 8

    Chicago Jazz Philharmonic Artistic Director Orbert Davis re-casts the music of Miles Davis.

  • West Siders invited to Miles Davis tribute concert in Austin

    AustinTalks, June 9

    For the first time, the Kehrein Center for the Arts is hosting Chicago Jazz Philharmonic.

  • Students Learn From World-Class Musicians at Summer Jazz Academy

    NBC Chicago, June 14

    A group of lucky students is working with musicians to better their skills, and to learn important life lessons.

  • Chicago West Siders invited to nearly free concert in Austin

    AustinTalks, September 21

    CJP performs “Havana Blue,” an ensemble highlighting the similarities between African and Cuban cultures.

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