Specialties
Teaching music to kids. Master classes in Strings, Rhythm, Brass and Woodwind. As well as, group Jazz Ensemble.
History
Established in 2004.
The Chicago Jazz Philharmonic (CJP) was born out of an invitation to Artistic Director Orbert Davis from the Jazz Institute of Chicago to "think big" when planning his appearance at the 2004 Chicago Jazz Festival. This performance marked the first time for a resident Chicago Jazz artist to headline the festival, not to mention, being accompanied by a 55-piece jazz orchestra. The scope and scale of the performance was certainly unlike anything the Chicago Jazz Festival has ever witnessed.
Chicago Jazz Philharmonic has impacted audiences that are as diverse as its artistry; 42,000 and growing!
Our Mission:
"Chicago Jazz Philharmonic combines jazz and classical to create new, evolved, "third stream" musical experiences at home and around the world. CJP's third stream approach unites diverse perspectives, expanding the potential of what music brings to life for students, musicians, audiences, and communities."
Meet the Business Owner: Orbert D.
Emmy-Award winning trumpeter, composer and educator, Orbert Davis is co-founder, conductor and artistic director of Chicago Jazz Philharmonic (CJP), a 55+ piece jazz-symphonic orchestra dedicated to bringing together audiences of diverse backgrounds through multi-genre projects. Over the past 30 years, Mr. Davis' mission-driven career has evolved successfully from 'making it in the music industry' to being a true leader in Chicago's arts and culture community. He is widely respected in not only all things JAZZ, but also for the distinctive ability to use his musical talents to make positive impacts on society through arts education and advocacy.
In 1998, Davis founded "Jazz Alive", (formerly known as "MusicAlive" and now the Arts Education outreach arm of Chicago Jazz Philharmonic) an interdisciplinary enrichment program that focuses on teaching life and academic skills through music and the Arts.