PRESS & MEDIA

“Bristling innovation and mainstream melody-making, classical modernism and free jazz improvisation - all these elements, and others, converge when CJP takes the stage.”
— Howard Reich, Chicago Tribune

Featured Press Coverage

ABC 7 Chicago reports on Black History commemoration of “When the West Side Burned” (Airdate: February 6, 2026)

WGN 9 News’ Ana speaks with Orbert Davis and Mark Ingram (Airdate: June 18, 2025)

60 Minutes profiles Chicago Jazz Philharmonic during the historic visit to Cuba (Airdate: December 21, 2014)

2026 Press Coverage

  • 21 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Valentine’s Markets, Jazz Concerts And More

    Block Club Chicago | February 5

    CJP is hosting a two-day Black History Month celebration combining documentary filmmaking with powerful jazz

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  • New documentary, "When the West Side Burned," explores unrest in Chicago after assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

    CBS | February 4

    A new documentary explores the uprising on the city's West Side following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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  • Celebrating Black History: When the West Side Burned Screening & Conversation

    WTTW | January 23

    Through film, music, and dialogue, join Chicago Jazz Philharmonic and WTTW to explore MLK’s deep ties to the city

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  • Jazz for winter 2026: Concerts to heat up the cold months

    Chicago Tribune | January 7

    CJP director Orbert Davis brings a historian’s touch to his multi-hour epics for the ensemble

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2025 Press Coverage

  • What's Happening This Weekend: Brandy & Monica Return, Halloween Fun & More

    V103 | October 24

    Celebrating Miles Davis’ centennial birthday

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  • VIDEO: Chicago Jazz Philharmonic celebrates 20th anniversary, Black Music Month with special fundraiser

    Fox 32 Chicago | June 17

    CJP Celebrates 20th Anniversary, Black Music Month with special fundraiser

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  • Chicago Jazz Philharmonic Think Big! event brings jazz great Hazel Scott to life

    The Chicago Crusader | June 14

    CJP Think Big! fundraising event to be held on the Philharmonic’s 20th anniversary

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  • Review: Chicago Jazz Philharmonic’s ‘Ellingtonia’ a lively tribute to Duke

    Chicago Tribune | February 10

    “The band had just gotten back from the Havana International Jazz Festival in Cuba…”

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2024 Press Coverage

  • VIDEO: Midday Fix: Live performance from Chicago Jazz Philharmonic

    WGN 9 News | November 28

    Orbert Davis, Co-Founder and Artistic Director of Chicago Jazz Philharmonic

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  • VIDEO: Chicago Jazz Philharmonic celebrates 20th anniversary with $1 Cuban concert

    ABC 7 Chicago | February 1

    CJP collaborated with Kehrein Center for the Arts to feature a dynamic symphonic jazz masterpiece: Havana Blue

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  • Chicago Jazz Philharmonic celebrates ‘Women Out Of Time’

    WBEZ | February 6

    Orbert Davis highlights Lil Hardin Armstrong, Mary Lou Williams and Nina Simone’s songwriting skills

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  • 2023 Music & Nightlife poll winners

    Chicago Reader | February 21

    Voted Best Jazz Ensemble

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2023 Press Coverage

  • Celebrate Black History Month with a jazz performance this weekend

    AustinTalks | January 31

    Chicago Jazz Philharmonic returns to the Kehrein Center for the Arts for their third performance in Austin

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  • VIDEO: WFMT Classical Conversations: Chicago Jazz Philharmonic

    WFMT | February 1

    Robbie Ellis hosts a Classical Conversation with Orbert Davis and Mark Ingram

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  • Discovering Chicago's Black Heritage by Exploring the Music That Defined It

    NBC Chicago | February 3

    Chicago Jazz Philharmonic hosts a live performance of a commissioned documentary film score

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  • Today in the Culture, Chicago Jazz Philharmonic

    Newcity | February 13

    Chicago Jazz Philharmonic board of directors introduces two new members

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2022 Press Coverage

  • Chicago West Siders invited to nearly free concert in Austin

    AustinTalks | September 21

    CJP performs “Havana Blue,” an ensemble highlighting the similarities between African and Cuban cultures

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  • Students Learn From World-Class Musicians at Summer Jazz Academy

    NBC Chicago | June 14

    A group of lucky students is working with musicians to better their skills, and to learn important life lessons

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  • West Siders invited to Miles Davis tribute concert in Austin

    AustinTalks | June 9

    For the first time, the Kehrein Center for the Arts is hosting Chicago Jazz Philharmonic

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  • Trumpeter Orbert Davis on the Musical Legacy of Miles Davis

    WTTW Chicago | June 8

    Chicago Jazz Philharmonic Artistic Director Orbert Davis re-casts the music of Miles Davis

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