Help the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra Fortify Its Future!
As we complete our 41st year of sharing jazz and prepare for our 42nd season, we recognize the extraordinary work our staff does to ensure a strong and vibrant jazz orchestra.
You help us increase awareness and appreciation of jazz by engaging the community with original music, exceptional performances, and inspirational educational programming. Your gift and regular support sustains our mission and inspires growth.
As we move into our 42nd year, consider a sustaining gift that will help us keep the music alive in Northeast Ohio, now and into the future.
Wait – there’s more!
Thanks to the generosity of THE FRIENDS OF THE CJO, your dollars will go further.
When we reach $5,000 and $9,000 an extra $1000 will be matched by the Friends of the CJO. When we raise $13,000, an additional $2,000 will be released bringing our total to $15,000. Help us reach our goal and unlock all of the Friends of the CJO matching funds!
Cleveland Jazz Orchestra 2026-2027 Season Series
Maltz Performing Arts Center
Join the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra for its 42nd season celebrating the power of jazz to transform individual lives, erase boundaries between nations, and hold our collective memories and life stories in song.
Become a CJO Insider and get early bird access to seats when our 2026-2027 subscription goes on sale!
Cleveland Jazz Orchestra Little Big Band Tribute to Ken Peplowski (Featuring Mark Vinci)
The Cleveland Jazz Orchestra returns with the CJO Little Big Band presenting a tribute to the late Ken Peplowski, who passed away suddenly on February 2, 2026. Peplowski, a Cleveland area native, returned to perform regularly in Northeast Ohio, but was loved and respected around the world as a preeminent saxophonist and clarinetist. Tonight's performance will feature special guest Mark Vinci on saxophone.
Friday, June 12th, 8 p.m.
Bop Stop, 2920 Detroit Ave., Cleveland
New episode out now!
Check out the latest episode of “Jazz in the Land: The Official CJO Podcast”
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.
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We are inspiring the next generation of jazz musicians!
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Catch one of our season concerts at the Maltz, or around the region for CJO in the City!
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