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Sound, stage & company

The live experience

What reaches the room

Chicago Jazz Philharmonic (CJP) is a Chicago-based ensemble dedicated to Third Stream music—where jazz and classical traditions meet. Founded in 2004 by Orbert Davis and Mark Ingram, CJP champions innovative performance, education, and community engagement across the city. From major festival stages to intimate local venues, the group delivers rich, cross-genre experiences that celebrate both American jazz history and contemporary composition.

The live experience

What reaches the room

Led by a shared belief in music as a vehicle for education and cultural dialogue, CJP has earned recognition from the Illinois Council of Orchestras and Downbeat, and continues to expand its repertoire while nurturing emerging artists and audiences alike.

Onstage company

Documented collaborators

Upcoming 2025 performances include Ellingtonia at Kehrein Center for the Arts on February 8, 2025, Zara Zaharieva at Ridge Park on July 28, 2025, and Halim and Trane at Rainbow on August 6, 2025. Dates are subject to change based on weather and venue availability. For the latest show announcements and tickets, secure your seats with us—we’ve got you covered.

The sound

The musical character

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The essentials

Quick Facts About Chicago Jazz Philharmonic

  • Founded in 2004 by Orbert Davis and Mark Ingram, CJP is dedicated to Third Stream music—merging jazz and classical traditions—and to education in Chicago. ([chijazzphil.org](https://www.chijazzphil.org/our-story))
  • Awards include 2023 Professional Orchestra of the Year and 2023 Conductor of the Year (Illinois Council of Orchestras), plus Downbeat Rising Star recognition in 2022. ([chijazzphil.org](https://www.chijazzphil.org/our-story))
  • Discography (most recent first) includes Paradise Blue (2017), Havana Blue (2016), Sketches of Spain [Revisited] (2014), Home & Away (2012), DuSable To Obama (2010), Collective Creativity (2008), Blue Notes (2004), Priority (2001), Unfinished Memories (1996). ([orbertdavis.com](https://orbertdavis.com/discography/?utm_source=openai))
  • 2025 concert activity includes Ellingtonia (Feb 8, 2025, Kehrein Center for the Arts), Zara Zaharieva at Ridge Park (Jul 28, 2025), Halim and Trane at Rainbow (Aug 6, 2025), and other community engagements (some dates may be weather/venue dependent). ([chijazzphil.org](https://www.chijazzphil.org/performances/ellingtonia-feb-8-2025?utm_source=openai))
  • Social: official site and presence on Facebook and Instagram; Instagram: chicago_jazz_philharmonic; Facebook: ChiJazzPhil. ([citizennewspapergroup.com](https://citizennewspapergroup.com/news/2024/oct/23/chicago-jazz-philharmonic-ignites-20th-anniversary-celebration-with-havana-blue-at-the-kehrein-center-for-the-art/))

The records

Chicago Jazz Philharmonic Discography

  • Paradise Blue
    2017 · 3Sixteen Records
  • Havana Blue
    2016 · 3Sixteen Records
  • Sketches Of Spain [Revisited]
    2014 · 3Sixteen Records
  • Home & Away
    2012 · Orbert Davis' Chicago Jazz Philharmonic
  • DuSable To Obama (Original Soundtrack)
    2011 · Orbark Productions, LLC
  • Collective Creativity
    2009 · 3 Sixteen Records
  • Blue Notes
    2004 · 3Sixteen Records
  • Priority
    2001 · 3Sixteen Records
  • Unfinished Memories
    1996 · Copia

The hits

Top Chicago Jazz Philharmonic Songs

  • The Double Blues (featuring Kurt Elling)
    2001 · Did not chart

Upcoming 2025 performances include Ellingtonia at Kehrein Center for the Arts on February 8, 2025, Zara Zaharieva at Ridge Park on July 28, 2025, and Halim and Trane at Rainbow on August 6, 2025. Dates are subject to change based on weather and venue availability. For the latest show announcements and tickets, secure your seats with us—we’ve got you covered.

Social connections: follow Chicago Jazz Philharmonic for updates and behind-the-scenes looks at Facebook and Instagram.

Learn more about their evolving discography and collaborations at their official sites: Chicago Jazz Philharmonic – Our Story and Orbert Davis – Discography.

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