Press Archive
2021 Press Coverage
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Orbert Davis, Kurt Elling Team Up to Raise Money For Chicago Jazz Philharmonic Programs
NBC Chicago, June 23
Award-winning artists are joining forces to raise the profile of the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic and raise money to help young, budding musicians.
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Jazz Autumn: Returns, galas and even awards
Jazz Beyond Jazz, October 31
If all “jazz” shares a single trait, it’s that nothing will stifle it.
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Orbert Davis, Rhapsody Snyder on TRILLOQUY
TRILLOQUY, November 16
Orchestras come in all shapes, sizes, and sounds, and the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic is moving forward in its goal to offer a uniquely American aesthetic to as many listeners as it can.
2020 Press Coverage
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Chicago Jazz Philharmonic looks to a new future
CHICAGO TRIBUNE, April 1
Chicago Jazz Philharmonic looks to a new future
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Chicago Jazz Philharmonic Interview – Improvising in Uncertain Times
Splash Magazines, May 26
Chicago Jazz Philharmonic Interview – Improvising in Uncertain Times
2019 Press Coverage
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Orbert Davis: Opening Minds with Third Stream Music
International Musician, February 1
Orbert Davis: Opening Minds with Third Stream Music
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Emmy Award-winning trumpeter Orbert Davis believes that “all the things that are pertinent to musical success” can be found right here in Chicago.
WBEZ, January 24
Chicago Trumpeter Orbert Davis On Stevie Wonder, Millennium Park, And Singing Karaoke
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“We sought to unify Chicago, and I know of no other way than through music,” says Davis.
Chicago Tribune, January 15
Chicago Jazz Philharmonic doubles down on 'Immigrant Stories'
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Orbert Davis led his Chicago Jazz Philharmonic in what was then the most formidable work of his career: “The Chicago River.”
Chicago Tribune, July 15
Orbert Davis’ epic ‘The Chicago River’ returns on DVD and CD
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Chicago Jazz Philharmonic Youth Camp inspires children to reach for success
ABC 7, July 24
A summer music program at Chicago State University brings together students from the city and beyond to teach students the joy of music and the power of an open mind.
2018 Press Coverage
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Orbert Davis' Chicago Jazz Philharmonic "Chicago Immigrant Stories" Concert Review
Chicago Tribune, June 15
Chicago Jazz Philharmonic delivers urgent message with music.
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Orbert Davis Delivers Simple Message "We're more alike than we are different."
Next City, June 26
The Music and Dance of One Human Family Debuts in Chicago
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Chinese Folk Musicians perform concert with Chicago Jazz Philharmonic Orchestra
Xinhau Net, June 15
Chinese folk musicians perform with Chicago Jazz Philharmonic in a concert themed on "Chicago Immigrant Stories" at Millennium Park.
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Chicago Jazz Philharmonic "Hope in Action" Review
Splash Magazine, July 17
Orbert Davis and Chicago Jazz Philharmonic provided the perfect tribute to Nelson Mandela's legacy.
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World Premiere of "Hope in Action"
Chicago Tribune, July 18
Chicago Jazz Philharmonic celebrates Nelson Mandela's Centennial with a world premiere performance of "Hope in Action".
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"Legends and Lions" - 3 Must-Do August events for Arts-Loving Families
Chicago Parent, August 2
Don't miss Chicago Jazz Philharmonic's kickoff of the Chicago Jazz Festival with it's Legend and Lions performance as well as a second-line march of Chicago musicians.
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Jazz Academy Marks Milestone Anniversary
NBC Chicago, July 25
A Chicago jazz academy is marking its 10th anniversary with a special celebration, and NBC 5’s Sabrina Santucci has the story of some of the group’s budding musicians.
2017 Press Coverage
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Orbert Davis' Chicago Jazz Philharmonic "Best Of" Concert Review
Chicago Tribune, August 25
Ensemble covers 13 years of work with passion, skill.
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Orbert Davis' Chicago Jazz Philharmonic Preps Major New Series for Millennium Park
Chicago Tribune, August 16
Orbert Davis's CJP launching new series.
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D'Addario Foundation Awards CJP With Grant
Drum, May 3
D'Addario Awards six Chicago-area Music Education Grants.
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Emmy Award-Winning Jazz Musician Orbert Davis to Perform at Governors State
Daily Journal, April 27
Orbert Davis brings his 60-piece Chicago Jazz Philharmonic to The Center For Performing Arts at Governors State University.
