Next up in our 40th season series, we celebrate the holidays with Kate Reid!

Have Yourself a Kate Reid Christmas

Friday, December 6th, Maltz Performing Arts Center

We celebrate the holiday season with vocalist and pianist Kate Reid. Kate has been heard with Josh Groban, Jon Hendricks, John Clayton and the Duke Ellington Orchestra, as well as on many films and commercials (Star Trek, Men in Black, T-Mobile, Ace Hardware, and many others). Kate grew up in Northeast Ohio and was taught by members of the CJO. Her education legacy continues, running the legendary University of Miami Frost jazz vocal program and having co-authored the GLEE vocal method book.

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Introducing the Jack Schantz Chair in Trumpet Fund

As part of our 40th Anniversary celebration, we are asking for gifts for the newly established Jack Schantz Chair in Trumpet Fund at the Akron Community Foundation.

This chair honors Jack Schantz, former artistic director and a current member of the ensemble. Through his through his unwavering commitment to celebrate jazz’s composers, CJO original music and his singular voice as CJO’s signature soloist for decades, Jack has contributed beyond measure to further the CJO’s mission.

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Our newest CD, The Cleveland Jazz Orchestra - Live at the Bop Stop is out now!

All original compositions by CJO member Chas Baker, recorded live at the Bop Stop on August 25th, 2023.

The mission of the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra is to increase awareness and appreciation of jazz by engaging the community with original music, exceptional performances, and inspirational educational programming.

Learn, live, and love jazz.