Cast & creatives
People behind the production
Jump Rhythm Jazz Project (JRJP) is a rhythm-first, vocal-led dance theater that blends dancing, singing, and storytelling to beat-driven music. Founded by Billy Siegenfeld in New York City in 1990, JRJP moved its home base to Chicago in 1993, where it developed the innovative Jump Rhythm Technique (JRT) and the Standing Down Straight (SDS) approach. The company is known for its high-energy performances that fuse jazz, blues, funk, hip hop, and world music with strong narrative elements.