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Chicago Jazz Orchestra Founded in 1978, The Chicago Jazz Orchestra is Chicago’s oldest continuously operating professional jazz orchestra.

The late, great trumpeter and educator Clark Terry called the Chicago Jazz Orchestra “The best big band in the country." Founded in 1978 by Jeff Lindberg and the late Steve Jensen, the Members Only Big Band now the Chicago Jazz Orchestra salutes all distinquished musicians and guest artists for over 40 years of excellent music in Chicago

Guest Artists: Joe Williams - Jimmy Heath - Clark Terry - Quincy Jones - Frank Wess - Roy Hargrove - Jon Faddis - Stefon Harris - Nicholas Payton - Eddie Johnson - Kurt Elling - Diane Schuur - Stevie Wonder - Herbie Hancock - Louie Bellson - Dizzy Gillespie - Kenny Burrell - Bobby Broom - Anthony Molinaro - Mike Smith - Benny Golson - Brother Jack McDuff - Phil Wilson - Sonny Cohn - Frieda Lee - Willie Clayton - Von Freeman - Ron Carter - Phil Woods - Dee Alexander - Spider Saloff - Larry Combs - Eric Schneider - Chuchito Valdes - Judy Roberts - John Campbell - Charles McPherson - Buddy DeFranco - Larry Garner -

Come on down to the Studebaker Theater this afternoon for a swinging good time with CJO and vibraphonist Thaddeus Tukes!...
10/04/2026

Come on down to the Studebaker Theater this afternoon for a swinging good time with CJO and vibraphonist Thaddeus Tukes! Tickets are available at the door or at cjomusic.org/shows-1

10/02/2026

This Sunday! Tickets still available at cjomusic.org/shows-1

09/29/2026

This Sunday! The dynamic young vibraphonist Thaddeus Tukes joins CJO at the Studebaker Theater in downtown Chicago to celebrate the rich history of jazz vibes in the city. Tickes are still available at cjomusic.org/shows-1

09/24/2026

Next Sunday October 4 at the historic Studebaker Theater in downtown Chicago! Don't miss this one-of-a-kind salute featuring Thaddeus Tukes to the vibraphone in jazz! Tickets at cjomusic.org/shows-1

One of today's most exciting young vibraphonists, Thaddeus Tukes, joins CJO for a big band salute to jazz vibes from its...
09/18/2026

One of today's most exciting young vibraphonists, Thaddeus Tukes, joins CJO for a big band salute to jazz vibes from its origins in Chicago to its established place in today's jazz scene. Student tickets are only $26 (including fees!) at cjomusic.org/shows-1 Just follow the prompts when you get to the Fine Arts Building Studebaker Theater ticketing page.

09/15/2026

Thaddeus Tukes brings "poetry to the vibraphone." (Chicago Tribune) Catch him with us in concert October 4 at the Studebaker Theater we we celebrate Chicago's history as the birthplace of jazz vibes. Tickets at cjomusic.org/shows-1

09/11/2026

CJO and vibraphonist Thaddeus Tukes join together October 4 at the Studebaker Theater to celebrate the music of the jazz vibraphone from its origins in Chicago to its established place in the current jazz scene. Tickets at cjomusic.org/shows-1

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