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  • Trumpeter Orbert Davis on the Musical Legacy of Miles Davis

    WTTWw Chicago, June 8, Trumpeter Orbert Davis re-casts the music of Miles Davis.

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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 the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic.

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    Students get Chance to Learn From World-Class Musicians at Summer Jazz Academy

    NBC Chicago, June 14, A group of lucky students is working with world-class musicians to better their skills, and to learn important life lessons.

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    West Siders invited to nearly free concert in Austin

    AustinTalks, September 21, The Philharmonic will be performing “Havana Blue,” an ensemble created by co-founder Orbert Davis that highlights the similarities between African and Cuban cultures.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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 'Chicago Immigrant Stories'

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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.

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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.

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  • Chicago Jazz Philharmonic Explores 'Americana'

    Chicago Tribune, November 14, Orbert Davis' important 'Mississippi River' rewards orchestra's journey into the unknown.

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    Chicago Jazz Philharmonic Digs Deeply Into 'Mississippi River'

    Chicago Tribune, November 9, Orbert Davis explores the Mississippi River.

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    Chicago Jazz Philharmonic-Havana Blue Review

    Downbeat, Oct.16, Orbert Davis Chicago Jazz Philharmonic Chamber Ensemble

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    Orbert Davis-Soul Migration

    Chicago Tribune, Aug 22, Orbert Davis' "Soul Migration" takes on a story of black Chicago

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    Chicago Jazz Philharmonic- Havana Blue

    Solar Latin Club, Aug 16, Orbert Davis's CJP Chamber Ensemble - Havana Blue

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    Chicago Jazz Philharmonic- Havana Blue

    Downbeat, July 16, Editors' Picks

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    Chicago Jazz Philharmonic- Havana Blue

    Jazzed, June 16, Orbert Davis' Chicago Jazz Philharmonic Chamber Ensemble Releases New Album 'Havana Blue'.

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    Orbert Davis

    Fanfare, Spring 2016, Musical Exchange Brings Cuban Students to Northwestern

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    Orbert Davis- Chicago Jazz Festival

    Chicago Sun-Times, April 28, Orbert Davis to premiere migration piece at Chicago Jazz Festival

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    CJP - 2016 Mac Award Recepient

    Chicago Tribune, February 18, CJP - 2016 Mac Award Recepient

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    Orbert Davis- South Shore Jazz

    Chicago Tribune, Jan 14, A grand concert for South Shore jazz festival.

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  • Orbert Davis - A Joint US-Cuban Jazz Project

    Kommersant, December 21, I doubt correct to play the national anthem as the Cuban rumba

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    Orbert Davis and the new faces of Cuba (Review)

    Border Radio, November 23, Orbert Davis and the new faces of Cuba

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    Scenes From Life: Cuba! Review - A truly historic night

    Splash Magazine, November 18, Scenes From Life: Cuba! Review - A truly historic night

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    Havana Students, CJP Make Epic Night

    Chicago Tribune, November 16, CJP, students delivery grand synergy

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    Diplomatic Thaw Brings Cuban Music to Chicago

    Chicago Tribune, November 4, Diplomatic thaw brings Cuban music to Chicago

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    U.S.-Cuban Love Affair Heats Up, Via Jazz

    Chicago Tribune, August 19, US - Cuban love affair heats up, via jazz

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    How Thaw in U.S.-Cuban Relations Could Shake Up Jazz World

    Chicago Tribune, January 21, A musical revolution

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  • Trumpeter's Vision Right on Schedule

    Chicago Tribune, September 7, Trumpeter's vision right on schedule

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