“The Sean is You” (concert program)
featuring trumpeter, bandleader, composer, & activist Sean Jones
Friday, November 1st, 7:30 p.m.
Maltz Performing Arts Center
We kick off our 40th season with the incendiary trumpet talents of Ohio-born and trained Sean Jones. Before becoming a Grammy Award Winner and President of the Jazz Education Network, Sean was a member of the CJO, as both trumpet player and Artistic Director. His reputation and legacy as one of the greats of his generation is secure. Delighted beyond measure to have him back!
Introducing the Jack Schantz Chair in Trumpet Fund
Jack Schantz playing trumpet
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.