Cleveland Jazz Orchestra Preservation Circle
The Cleveland Jazz Orchestra Preservation Circle are individuals who have contributed beyond measure to further the CJO’s mission.
Established 2023
Arrangers have supported the CJO through philanthropy, as champions, and as volunteers. Lead Players have shared their creativity and artistry. Through their efforts, the CJO continues to increase awareness and appreciation of jazz by engaging the community with original music, exceptional performances, and inspirational educational programming.
Lead Players
Jack Schantz (2024)
Howie Smith (2022)
John Klayman (2022)
Arrangers
Joe Mosbrook (2023)
David Gedeon (2023)
Kenny Koblitz (2019)
vic gelb (2018)
Anna Greenfield (2017)
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.