CJO in the City Event Schedule
In addition to our concert series, you can catch us at various venues around town all year, in clubs like the Bop Stop and BLU Jazz+ Akron, at summer festivals, in places of worship, in theaters, and more!
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
Cleveland Jazz Orchestra at Downtown Cleveland Public Square
The CJO’s Little Big Band will kick off the Public Square Concert Series. The Public Square Concert Series is Downtown Cleveland’s full band, evening summer concert series on the Square. Grab your family or friends and listen to some great high-energy bands on summer nights under the city skyline.
Wednesday, July 15th, 6:15 p.m.
More info coming soon
Cleveland Jazz Orchestra Little Big Band at Lakeview Cemetery
The Cleveland Jazz Orchestra join the summer concert line-up at Lakeview Cemetery. Pack a picnic and join us for an afternoon of American Popular Song and Jazz.
Sunday, August 9th, 4 p.m.
Lakeview Cemetery, 12316 Euclid Ave, Cleveland