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SUMMARY:Cantigny Jazz Fest
DESCRIPTION:Cantigny Jazz Fest\nSunday\, June 21\n11 am – 7 pm \nTickets\n$55 advance tickets (increases to $65 on June 15)\n$25 youth (17 and under)\nFree onsite parking \nEnhanced Access\nJazz Lover’s Package – $125*\nThis enhanced experience includes Jazz Fest admission\, upgraded parking\, a private seating area with chairs provided\, a food station and bottled water. \nJazz and Wine Lover’s Package – $150*\nThis enhanced experience includes Jazz Fest admission\, upgraded parking\, a private seating area with chairs provided\, a food station\, three wine pours\, and bottled water. \n* Plus 7% sales tax on the food and beverage package. The base event ticket price is not taxable. \n\nPurchase Admission \nLineup\nChicago Jazz Orchestra holds its 40th Anniversary gala in the Empire Room of the Palmer House\, Friday\, March 29\, 2019.Photography Charles Osgood\n5:45 – 7 pm \nTribute to Miles Davis: The Chicago Jazz Orchestra featuring Victor Garcia\nThe Chicago Jazz Orchestra (CJO) is recognized as the city’s oldest continuously operating professional jazz orchestra\, with a history stretching back to its founding in 1978 as the Jazz Members Big Band. Established by Jeff Lindberg and the late Steve Jensen\, the ensemble solidified its reputation early on by opening the first-ever Chicago Jazz Festival in 1979. Over the past four decades\, the CJO has cemented its status as a cornerstone of Chicago’s jazz scene\, maintaining a commitment to performing\, preserving\, and advancing the artistry of big band jazz. \nComposed of top-tier Chicago musicians\, the orchestra is renowned for its versatile repertoire and authentic performances of classic big band swing\, as well as modern arrangements. Under the direction of Jeff Lindberg\, the CJO has garnered national acclaim\, often cited as one of the finest jazz repertory orchestras in the country\, having performed numerous times for the Kennedy Center Honors Gala in Washington\, D.C. They have worked with prestigious guests such as Quincy Jones\, Stevie Wonder\, Clark Terry\, Kurt Elling\, and many others. \nThe Chicago Jazz Orchestra has extended its reach through significant recordings\, including a tribute to Wes Montgomery with guitarist Bobby Broom titled More Amor\, as well as a collaboration with vocalist Cyrille Aimée on the album Burstin’ Out! … both of which highlight their ability to navigate complex arrangements with swing and elegance. Beyond the stage\, the CJO continues its mission to honor the tradition of American jazz music while ensuring it remains a living\, evolving art form for audiences today. \n\n \n5 – 5:45 pm \nNOLA Second Line Parade with the Windy City Ramblers\nThe Chicago Windy City Ramblers\, Inc. is a non-profit brass band organization dedicated to the cultural development of the youth of Chicago through the Brass Band and Second Line Culture. The Windy City Ramblers Brass Band builds from the musical legacy and festive spirit of the New Orleans brass band and second-line culture while embracing the rich creative history of Chicago music culture and musicianship. Musically and culturally\, we aim to inspire\, cultivate\, maintain\, and employ excellent musicianship\, professionalism\, bandsmanship\, and cultural enlightenment. \n\n \n  \n3:45 – 5 pm \nBobby Broom Organ Trio\nPart of a precociously talented cadre at Manhattan’s “Fame” High School of Music and Art that included Steve Jordan\, Omar Hakim\, Marcus Miller\, and Bernard Wright\, Bobby Broom spent time sitting in with legendary bebop pianist Al Haig at New York City’s Gregory’s piano bar. He was still a teenager when he sat in for two weeks with Art Blakey at Mikell’s and ended up declining the drummer’s offer to join the Jazz Messengers. Instead\, he joined up with trumpeter Tom Browne\, with whom he started recording for GRP. Broom quickly became a staple at the label\, recording with Dave Grusin\, Dave Valentin\, and Bernard Wright and cutting his first two albums as a leader\, 1981’s Clean Sweep (GRP/Arista) and 1984’s Livin’ for the Beat (Arista). Broom’s full bio. \n\n\n1:45 – 3 pm \nSharel Cassity Quartet featuring Richard D Johnson\nSharel Cassity is a celebrated saxophonist\, composer\, educator\, and recording artist\, recognized as the “Rising Star Alto Saxophone” of 2023 by DownBeat Magazine. With nearly two decades of global performance experience\, she has made her mark as both a bandleader and sideman\, collaborating with renowned artists including Wynton Marsalis\, the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra\, Roy Hargrove\, Herbie Hancock\, Nicholas Payton\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Paquito D’Rivera\, Jimmy Heath\, Michel Camilo\, and the Dizzy Gillespie All-Stars\, among others. \nSteeped in the jazz tradition\, Sharel maintains a prominent presence as a jazz artist while also dedicating herself to education as the Director of Jazz at the University of Virginia and through her non-profit program\, Jazz Up. She performs at a professional level across both classical and jazz genres on saxophone\, flute\, and clarinet. Sharel is committed to building upon the legacies of jazz masters while remaining attuned to contemporary and future musical developments. \nRichard D Johnson is an accomplished composer and arranger with eight musical releases as a leader. His latest release\, as of September 8th\, 2023 is entitled “Our Heroes” and features a stellar cast jazz ensemble consisting of Geof Bradfield on Saxophone\, John Tate on Bass\, & Samuel Jewell on drums. Look out for his new “ Music is Business..What is this” Podcast now on YouTube\, Spotify\, and iTunes. In the Fall of 2024 Richard will release “No Voy A Parar” his Salsa project recorded in Cali\, Colombia with former members of Grupe Niche and Guayacán featruing J. Cadenas. Johnson’s full bio. \n\n \n12 – 1 pm \nJo Ann Daugherty Trio plus vocalist Bruce Henry\nVocalist Bruce Henry is a composer\, historian\, storyteller\, and performer extraordinaire. Drawing inspiration from artists such as Nina Simone\, Stevie Wonder\, Al Jarreau and John Coltrane\, Bruce has an unforgettable voice with a versatility few can match: his three-and-a-half-octave range allows him to roam from baritone to falsetto with ease. His artistry has taken him to five continents\, and he has recorded for the BBC\, Disney\, HBO and numerous national ad campaigns. In addition\, Bruce has performed with and opened for the likes of Doc Severinsen\, Roberta Flack\, Chris Botti\, Ramsey Lewis\, Stéphane Grappelli\, Jimmy Jam\, and Sounds of Blackness. \nPianist Jo Ann Daugherty loves making all kinds of music and has traveled the country and globe\, playing at the Chicago Jazz Festival\, Satchmo Fest New Orleans\, Jazz at Lincoln Center Shanghai\, Havana Jazz Festival in Cuba\, and more. Some of her favorite recent appearances include: NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert with SIX\, a role as featured onstage pianist with the Washington National Opera in Songbird at the Kennedy Center\, the AfroBop Alliance Big Band’s Pan American Nutcracker tour\, and regularly sold-out shows at Winter’s Jazz Club in Chicago. She has conducted touring companies of the Broadway hits SIX\, Motown: the Musical\, and Jersey Boys\, and her 2017 jazz album Bring Joy was listed by Downbeat magazine as one of the year’s best. \n\nArtisanal Picnic Tote for Two\nA relaxed\, chef-crafted picnic for two designed for an easy outdoor experience. This thoughtfully curated spread brings together fresh\, seasonal flavors with a balance of savory and sweet\, offering a shareable and satisfying selection! \nIncludes Heirloom Tomato and Mozzarella on Herb Focaccia\, Pastrami on Rye\, Harvest Turkey Club on Whole Wheat\, House Made Cheddar Potato Chips\, Strawberry Quinoa Salad\, Heirloom Potato Salad\, Seasonal Fruit Cup\, Oreo Cheesecake Trifle\, two Fresh Baked Chocolate Chip Cookies and two Bottles of Water. This item can be added after selecting tickets. \nVIP information coming soon.\n\nPurchase Admission \nAdditional Information\n\nOutside coolers and food will be allowed at Cantigny Jazz Fest. No outside alcohol allowed.\nParking is included with your admission ticket.\nWe will have a ride-share drop-off/pick-up area for those who are not parking.\nYou can park in the south lot and proceed to the check-in area on either side. Have your admission QR code(s) ready for scanning.\nIf you are over 21\, be prepared to show an ID.\nSeating is on the lawn at the stage location. It is recommended that guests bring chairs and/or blankets.\nThe event will take place regardless of weather.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur Partner and Media Sponsor for this exciting event is WDCB Public Radio “Chicago’s Home for Jazz!”
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