On Friday, November 1st, we welcomed former CJO Artistic Director and current CJO musician Jack Schantz into the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra Preservation Circle, during our season opening concert, “The Sean is You,” featuring Jack’s former student, Sean Jones.

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.

Read about the amazing influence Jack has had on so many musicians in the region and beyond!