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CCJO IN THE PRESS

  • CityBeat | Big Band Series | Spotlight on Cincinnati: The Melodious Marc Fields | 10.15.24 | Link

  • CityBeat | Big Band Series | CCJO Meets Chicago, featuring Walfredo Reyes Jr. | 10.15.24 | Link

  • Cincinnati.com | Things to do in Cincinnati this week: Aug. 5-11 | 08.05.24 | Link

  • Cincinnati Magazine | Leaning Into a Common Love of Jazz | 06.19.24 | Link

  • WCPO.com | 'Perfect night in the summer:' Jazz at the Square summer weekly series | 06.19.24 | Link

  • Cincinnati Magazine | Foodie News You Can Use | 05.31.24 | Link

  • Movers & Makers | Culture FIX: May 29-June 4 | 05.28.24 | Link

  • Journal-News | Jim Leslie and the University of Dayton Jazztet to present 'A Night of Monk and Mingus' | 03.09.24 | Link

  • Cincinnati.com | Things to do in Cincinnati this week: March 4-10 | 03.02.24 | Link

  • Cincinnati.com | All the things you can do in Cincinnati this week: Feb. 12-18 | 02.10.24 | Link

  • CityBeat | 14 Things To Do in Cincinnati This Weekend (Feb. 2-4) | 01.31.24 | Link

  • Movers & Makers | Culture FIX: Dec. 13-19 | Link

  • WKRC Local 12 | CCJO and Mandy Gaines celebrate holidays with 'Jingle Jazz' shows | 12.11.23 | Link

  • Cincinnati.com | Things to do in Cincy this week: Dec. 4-10 | 12.02.23 | Link

  • Roger Bacon School News | Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra Brings Afro-Cuban Jazz Concert to RB | 08.23.23 | Link

  • Cincinnati Business Courier | Trumpet virtuoso Arturo Sandoval wows with Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra - CCJO program mention | 08.20.23 | Link

  • Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra | 2023 Summermusik festival program - CCJO program mentioned | 08.01.23 | Link

  • Cincinnati Business Courier | Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra's Summermusik series to feature Bach, bluegrass and more | 07.28.23 | Link

  • Dayton Daily News | Sinclair Community College Announces Jazz Auditions, Concert Season | 07.21.23 | Link

  • Cincinnati Business Courier | Exhibition honors Cincinnati jazz legends, while aficionados ponder the future of the art form | 07.14.23 | Link

  • WGUC 90.9 FM | CCJO PRESENTS: Tribute to the Jazz Masters, Sponsored by Jamey Aebersold Jazz | 06.06.23 | Link

  • WRKC Local 12 | Enjoy music for free at 2nd Annual Dillsboro Jazz Festival | 06.01.23 | Link

  • Cincinnati.com | How to see a concert every night this summer and spend $0 | 05.02.23 | Link

  • Journal-News | The Fitton Center for Creative Arts hosts these May events | 04.29.23 | Link

  • WGUC 90.9 FM | Grammy Award-winning jazz artist Maria Schneider and the CCJO perform at Xavier tomorrow night | 04.28.23 | Link

  • Roger Bacon High School | In Honor of Jazz Appreciation Month, the CCJO Performs for Students | 04.28.23 | Link

  • WKRC Local 12 | Grammy-winning composer and arranger to perform with CCJO at Xavier | 04.28.23 | Link

  • WKRC Local 12 | Cincinnati Contemporary Jazz Orchestra to perform gospel show | 03.13.23 | Link

  • WKRC Local 12 | Listen to new take on 'Rhapsody in Blue' through Jazz at First | 02.01.23 | Link

  • Movers & Makers | Concert listing + CCJO releases CD to celebrate 10 years | February 2023 | Link

  • Cincinnati Business Courier | Here are 10 best bets for Cincinnati's performing arts this holiday season | 11.18.22 | Link

  • CityBeat | Cincinnati Contemporary Jazz Orchestra Celebrates 10 Years With Concert at The Redmoor | 11.16.22 | Link

  • Movers & Makers | Cincinnati Contemporary Jazz Orchestra turns 10 and turns out its first CD in celebration | 11.15.22 | Link 

  • WKRC Local 12 | CCJO celebrates 10 years with new release and a performance | 11.14.22 | Link

  • WKRC Local 12 | Brazilian guitarist to join Phil DeGreg Trio for 'Samba Jazz' | 10.21.22 | Link

  • WKRC Local 12 | Rolling Stones touring band members to perform with Cincinnati Contemporary Jazz Orchestra | 09.22.22 | Link

  • WKRC Local 12 | Finding the best seat in the house for the Western & Southern/WEBN Fireworks | 08.29.22 | Link

  • WKRC Local 12 | Cincinnati Contemporary Jazz Orchestra to perform movie scores during free concert | 08.19.22 | Link

  • Patch.com | Council Supports Senate Bill 334 + Hotel Denied Landmark Status (CCJO Event Mention) | 05.26.22 | Link

  • Eagle Country Online | Dillsboro Jazz Festival comes to the porch June 4 | 05.10.22 | Link

  • Movers & Makers | Culture FIX: April 20-26 | 04.19.22 | Link

  • WKRC Local 12 | CCJO and Mandy Gaines to perform at Redmoor | 03.16.22 | Link

  • WKRC Local 12 | Jazz at First performance will focus on Chick Corea | 03.15.22 | Link

  • WKRC Local 12 | Cincinnati Contemporary Jazz Orchestra performance to focus on 2 jazz geniuses | 02.17.22 | Link

  • Patch | Olthaus No Longer Anonymous + Contemporary Jazz Orchestra | 02.17.22 | Link

  • Cincinnati Business Courier | Pianist DeGreg has made a career out of jazz for three-plus decades | 02.18.22 | Link

  • Cincinnati Business Courier | Five things you need to know | 12.14.21 | Link

  • Cincinnati Business Courier | Cincinnati Contemporary Jazz Orchestra fuses popular music with big band traditions | 12.03.21 | Link

  • Journal-News | 'A Swingin' Christmas' at Fitton Center showcases jazz orchestra, singer | 11.30.21 | Link

  • Fox19 | Live performances return to the Fitton Center for Creative Arts | 11.09.21 | Link

  • Business Courier | Live performances returning to Greater Cincinnati arts center | 11.01.21 | Link

  • I Care If You Listen | Music of the Unsung American Selects Michael R. Dudley Jr.'s "Elegy" from Call for Scores | 10.07.21 | Link

  • Journal-News | Fitton Center announces upcoming performing arts season: What to know | 10.06.21 | Link

  • WKRC | Hear the sounds of Brazil with CCJO's Jazz at First series | 09.17.21 | Link

  • WKRC | Cincinnati Contemporary Jazz Orchestra is back with a free concert | 08.06.21 | Link

  • WKRC | Cincinnati Contemporary Jazz Orchestra records Christmas concert | 12.12.20 | Link

  • WXIX | Cincinnati Contemporary Jazz Orchestra holds virtual holiday concert | 12.13.20 | Link

  • WKRC | 'Fitton on the Hill' brings theater and music shows outdoors during pandemic | 10.02.20 | Link

  • Cincinnati.com | Things to do in Cincinnati this week: Sep. 28-Oct 4 | 09.26.20 | Link

  • WCPO | Top things to do in Cincinnati this weekend: Feb. 20-23 | 02.21.20 | Link

  • WCPO | Cincinnati Contemporary Jazz Orchestra to perform 'We Gotta Shout! Gospel Meets Jazz' | 02.21.20 | Link

  • WVXU | 'We Gotta Shout!' All-star Concert Brings Gospel And Jazz | 02.19.20 | Link

  • WKRC | CCJO to perform with a gospel choir for "WE Gotta Shout!" | 02.17.20 | Link

  • WKRC | Cincinnati Contemporary Jazz Orchestra to present On the Same Wavelength | 01.30.20 | Link

  • Business Courier | Jazz orchestra, gospel choir team up for all star concert | 01.29.20 | Link

  • Movers & Makers | Eric Lechliter - Trumpeter, arranger breathes new life into local jazz | 12.01.19 | Link

  • WKRC | CCJO holds 'Jazz at First' concerts at local church | 11.24.19 | Link

  • WVXU | Chuck Miller Resigns as Sorg Opera House Restoration Chief | 08.23.19 | Link

  • Business Courier | CCJO touts variety in 2019-20 season | 08.08.19 | Link

  • CityBeat: Live music in Greater Cincinnati: This week's concerts and club shows (April 17-23) | 04.17.19 | Link

  • WKRC Channel 12 | CCJO meets soul in latest concert | 04.16.19 | Link

  • WCPO | Top things to do in Cincinnati this weekend: April 11-14 | 04.10.19 | Link

  • Movers & Makers | Movers & Makers 2018 Awards | 03.26.19 | Link

  • WKRC Channel 12 | Charlie Young joins the CCJO for two local shows | 03.21.19 | Link

  • Business Courier | CCJO announces new Artistic Director | 03.05.19 | Link

  • Northern Kentucky Tribune | Campbell County Public Library offers activities for adults, children at all branches in March | 02.26.19 | Link

  • CityBeat Cincinnati: CCJO Lauren Sevian Mention | 02.20.19 | Link

  • ArtsWave announces entertainment for 2019 campaign | 02.01.19 | Link

  • Business Courier | These are your best bets for Cincinnati performing arts this holiday season | 11.23.18 | Link

  • Business Courier | CCJO kicks off season with free concert, announces lineup | 08.15.18 | Link

  • Cincinnati Public Radio (WVXU) | Phil DeGreg, Ricky Nye & More on Music Notes | 06.25.18 | Link

  • Journal News | Sorg Opera House in Middletown being revitalized | 04.01.18 | Link

  • Journal News | Iconic Sorg Opera House is the Backdrop for New Slate of Concerts | 03.24.18 | Link​

  • Journal News: Sorg Opera House in Middletown Announces Spring 2018 Concerts | 03.03.18 | Link​

  • CityBeat Cincinnati | CCJO Alan Barnes Mention | 03.21.18 | Link

  • Movers & Makers | What to do, hear, see Mar. 21-27 | 03.21.18 | Link​

  • Journal News | A few concerts, comedy events to have on your radar now | 03.17.18 | Link

  • CityBeat | Dizzy Gillespie Centennial Mention | 02.21.18 | Link

  • Movers & Makers | What to do, hear, see Dec. 13-19 | 12.12.17 | Link​

  • Movers & Makers | What to do, hear, see Jul. 5-11 | 07.04.17 | Link​

  • Cincinnati.com | Big Events Coming to Cincy in July | 06.26.17 | Link

  • CityBeat Cincinnati | CCJO Prince Mention | 03.22.17 | Link

  • The News Record | Brent Gallaher to Open New Jazz Club | 03.22.17 | Link

  • Movers & Makers | What to do, hear, see Mar. 22-28 | 03.21.17 | Link​

  • Movers & Makers | What to do, hear, see Feb. 15-21 | 02.14.17 | Link

  • Enjoy the Arts | Big Band Vocal Divas Give a Lift, Roaring through Cincinnati | 11.11.16 | Link

  • CityBeat Cincinnati | In With the New | 02.03.16 | Link

  • CityBeat Cincinnati | Cincinnati Entertainment Awards 2016: The Winners | 02.01.16 | Link

  • Movers & Makers Cincinnati | Radiohead Reimagined: Jazz for a new generation | 01.27.16 | Link

  • Cincinnati Enquirer | Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra taps new leaders | 11.06.15 | Link

  • CityBeat Cincinnati | Free summer music in the parks | 05.07.15 | Link

  • Cincinnati Enquirer | Marsalis’ Big Train to have area premiere | 02.27.15 | Link

  • Cincinnati Enquirer | CCO Marks 40 Years | 03.02.14 | Link

  • Pickett Brass Website | Official Artists (CCJO Trumpet Section) | Link

  • Cincinnati.com | Soundcheck – This Week in Music (Jimmy Heath) | 10.03.13 | Link

  • Fox 19 Morning Show | Jimmy Heath Interview | 10.02.13 | Link to Article | Link to Video

  • Memorial Hall Website | Signature Series | 09.30.13 | Link

  • Constella Festival Tumblr | Jimmy Heath | 09.30.13 | Link

  • Broadway World | UC’s CCM Hosts International Jazz Trumpet Competition Today | 09.14.13 | Link

  • WVXU.org | Jon Faddis Interview (Carmine Caruso Competition) | 09.13.13 | Link

  • Cincinnati.com | International Jazz Trumpet Extravaganza at CCM on Saturday | 09.13.13 | Link

  • CCM Blog | CCM Hosts the International Trumpet Guild | 09.06.13 | Link

  • MusicInCincinnati.com | September Is… (Jimmy Heath) | 09.01.13 | Link

LINKS TO JAZZ RESOURCES

NEA’s Jazz in the Schools

NEA Jazz in the Schools is a web-based curriculum and DVD toolkit that explores jazz as an indigenous American art form and as a means to understand American history.

Smithsonian Jazz

Offering sound clips, information about jazz events, a directory of jazz societies (by state and country), links to other jazz websites, and four online “classes” featuring Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, and Benny Carter.

Cross-Curricular Lessons and Activities for Jazz Appreciation Month

Author Phil Nast produced this insightful blog, offering ideas for teaching students about jazz in math, history, art, English and music classes. The blog also features links to available resources that can be used for lessons.

Jazz in America from the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz

This award-winning resource features an extensive library of jazz materials, as well as lesson plans and other learning links. The Institute also hosts an engaging page for teaching students about the Blues.

Ragtime

Presents sheet music, essays, and video and sound clips related to ragtime. This distinctly American music appeared (in its published form) during the mid-1890s mainly in the South and Midwest, spread across the U.S. and to Europe, and influenced early jazz styles. Learn about Scott Joplin, one of the best known ragtime players. Hear segments of his classic “Maple Leaf Rag,” which helped spread the ragtime craze. See more than 100 pieces of sheet music.

PBS Jazz

This page features links to free federal resources, including PBS resources for Ken Burn’s jazz documentary.

Jazz History Explorer

Another excellent resource from the Smithsonian.

Educational Resources from JazzDay.com

The official site for International Jazz Day, which is April 30, is a great stop for educators looking for resources and information for teaching jazz. The resources page features links to the most popular and useful jazz teaching websites.

Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month with EDSITEment

The National Endowment for the Humanities produced this resource, which features a wide variety of teaching aides. There are lesson plans, links to online jazz collections, possible topics for research projects, and much more.

Jazz Resources from ARTSEdge

The Kennedy Center for the Arts has a number of free jazz learning resources online, including featured videos and audio clips, recommended reading, classroom ideas, and plenty of other useful links.

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