CJO Notes

2009-12-01T15:11:00.002-05:00

Sean Jones is a guest on this Friday's edition of "Around Noon" on WCPN-FM 90.3

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2009-11-19T13:23:00.002-05:00

Still time to join us for our Jazz Mixer/Happy Hour with Sean Jones tonight at the Cadillac Ranch just off Public Square downtown Cleveland. 5:30-8:30pm, just $5 at the door. 2 drink tickets and free apps.

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2009-10-19T11:50:00.004-04:00

Haven't met Sean Jones yet? Here's your chance!!! He's the newly appointed Artistic Director of the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra, the latest victory in Cleveland's ongoing battle against brain drain. He's barely over thirty years old, he's toured ...the world with jazz superstars like Wynton Marsalis, and he plays lead trumpet with the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra and his own band. Why would Sean, with solid industry connections in New York and L.A., five successful CDs under his belt and a prestigious appointment as Professor of Trumpet and Jazz Studies at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, cherish his new job leading Cleveland's hottest big jazz band?

To find out, join Sean as he hosts a happy hour and mixer at Cadillac Ranch on Cleveland's Public Square, where young professionals can mingle and find out more about Sean's blend of creativity, business success, and artistic integrity. Sean is a lively and engaging speaker, and there are times his trumpet speaks louder than words.

Come meet other like-minded young professionals, musicians, and business innovators. Learn more about Cleveland's successes in fighting brain drain, the strength and power of modern jazz, and how business and art co-exist. And learn about opportunities for getting more involved with arts and culture in Cleveland.

Click here to order tickets

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2009-07-08T15:25:00.002-04:00

Listen to a recent interview with Sean Jones conducted by Carlo Wolff, VP of The Cleveland Jazz Orchestra. Click here to listen.

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2009-07-07T15:59:00.000-04:00

CJO on WCPN-FM 90.3
The CJO's performance with Evelyn Wright recorded at East Cleveland Public Library will be aired on 90.3 FM, WCPN on Tuesday, July 14 beginning at 9pm.

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2009-07-07T15:56:00.001-04:00

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2009-06-26T10:15:00.002-04:00

Here's a photo of Sean Jones at the White House with Michelle Obama and Wynton Marsalis.

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2009-06-26T08:39:00.001-04:00

The Board of Directors of the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra has named Jack Schantz to its Artistic Advisory Council and as its second Artistic Director Emeritus along with Roland Paolucci.

2009-05-21T12:58:00.001-04:00

Help us meet our goal of $5,000 before June 30, 2009.
http://ping.fm/17xbs

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2009-05-18T15:18:00.002-04:00

WOW!!! What a great night of gospel music the other night at The Beck Center. The band, choir and Sean sounded great.
Click here to see some photos and here to see videos.

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2009-04-20T10:02:00.003-04:00

If you missed Sean Jones performance yesterday at East Cleveland Public Library you missed an incredible concert. Sean had is NY band with him and did some new tunes and old favorites. Sean performed "Transistions," "Black Music," and "Mama" which was dedicated to his mother. His band including Tim Reed on alto and Steve Davis on drums were on fire. By the way, this little gem of an auditorium, The Greg L. Reese Performing Arts Center, is worth the trip to see a show at. Tremendous acoustics no matter where you sit and you are right on top of the stage. Kudos to Greg for a wonderful performance space.

Sean returns to ECPL on Sunday May 3 to wrap up the 2009 Tri-C JazzFest performing the music of McCoy Tyner with local sax great Howie Smith. Ya gotta go and it's FREE!

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2009-04-16T14:59:00.003-04:00

Can you help us meet our "Jazz Cheapskate" goal of $5,000 before June 30, 2009?

Chip In $24.99, become a member of the CJO Jazz Cheapskate Club and receive a free Surprise of Being - Live From Birdland featuring Joe Lovano.

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2009-04-14T14:53:00.001-04:00

The Cleveland Jazz Orchestra has recently named 3 new members to its board of directors:

Gregory L. Reese - Executive Director, East Cleveland Public Library
Bobby Jackson - Music Director, WCPN-FM
Bill Kenney - Professor Emeritus, Kent State University

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2009-03-19T12:08:00.003-04:00

Listen to an interview with our new Interim Artistic Director Sean Jones from the Around Noon program on WCPN-FM.

Click here to listen

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2009-03-10T09:06:00.002-04:00

CLEVELAND JAZZ ORCHESTRA NAMES SEAN JONES NEW INTERIM ARTISTIC DIRECTOR.
More here.

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2009-03-03T13:42:00.001-05:00

The band was hot and the crowd loved the music of Duke Pearson. Here are some photos from the concert this past Saturday evening at Fairmount Temple Auditorium.

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2009-02-25T20:10:00.002-05:00

Check out this Blue Note Records press release about Duke Pearson from 1969. The CJO will be performing the music of the Duke Pearson Big Band this Saturday. Order tickets here

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2009-02-08T19:27:00.005-05:00

Photos from our recent Clinic & Concert at Solon High School with Wayne Bergeron. Photos courtesy of Firelands Photography

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2009-01-10T10:51:00.004-05:00

CJO to perform the music of Duke Pearson, February 28, 2009.

Fans of hard bop will have reason to rejoice on February 28 when the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra performs the music of Duke Pearson. A long time favorite of Artistic Director Jack Schantz, Pearson was an unappreciated master who performed in various settings, primarily in New York, during the 50's, 60's and 70's. Long associated with the classic jazz label Blue Note....more

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2008-12-10T08:36:00.002-05:00

Listen to an interview with Jack Schantz by WCPN Music Director Bobby Jackson from the "Around Noon" program. Listen to part 1 and part 2.

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2008-11-17T16:29:00.002-05:00

If you've got music-lovers on your holiday shopping list, the CJO has a great deal for you. 10% off all CD's in our exclusive Telarc Records/CJO Catalog, plus, a portion of every sale goes to support your CJO.

Click here to see the catalog and to place your order.

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2008-11-11T12:27:00.002-05:00

Our Holiday Ticket Promotion is underway. It's a BOGO Bonanza
Click here to find out more.

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2008-11-03T09:25:00.003-05:00

Some photos from a great night of music at The Beck Center, Afro-Cuban Rhythms with Ricardo Flores.

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2008-10-31T14:56:00.004-04:00

The next CJO Clinic & Concert will be held at Solon High School on Friday, January 30, 2009 and will feature trumpet great Wayne Bergeron. After the Solon High School Jazz Ensemble students enjoy a clinic with Wayne and members of the CJO, all will gather at 7pm for a blow out concert event with Wayne, the CJO and the Solon High School Jazz Band. Call 440-804-6946 for tickets.

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2008-10-31T14:55:00.002-04:00

The Cleveland Jazz Orchestra will be performing at the East Cleveland Library on Sunday, December 14th at 4:00pm. The fundraising concert will feature arrangements by CJO member Paul Ferguson as well as vocalist Evelyn Wright and pianist Dave Thomas. Order tickets here.