Come to hear new arrangements of Stevie Wonder classics from the CJRO’s new CD, Overjoyed , performing songs such as; “My Cherie Amour.” Robert Johnson, who sang backup with Stevie Wonder for many years and will perform “All in Love is Fair,” and “Too High.”

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Robert Johnson and the CJRO perform some of Ray Charles’ favorite tunes Count Basie style. Swing to well-known hits, “Oh What a Beautiful Morning,” “I Can’t Stop Loving You” and “I’ve Got News for You.” 

Colorado’s best musicians performing classic big band and modern large ensemble jazz, that’s the Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra. The CJRO plays to sell out houses at the Arvada Center, the PACE Center in Parker, the Rialto Theater in Loveland, as well as jazz festivals throughout the area, performing tunes from the libraries of Count Basie, Stan Kenton, Duke Ellington, Maynard Ferguson, CJRO composers and many more.

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Vocalist Heidi Schmidt performs “The Man I Love,” “Send in the Clowns,” “Summertime,” and many more favorites from the queens of jazz; Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn, Carmen McRae, and Billie Holiday.

Featuring some of Colorado’s finest jazz musicians, the Friday Night Jazz Series delivers the jazz club vibe right into the heart of Parker’s downtown. The newly renovated Schoolhouse’s mixture of classic and contemporary styles provides the perfect backdrop for a classy evening out on the town for jazz lovers. So sit back, relax, and take in the syncopated sounds of jazz.

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The Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra returns to Dazzle after a sold out concert in August with two shows featuring vocalist Robert Johnson. The CJRO will perform favorites from their “Invitation” CD, along with new selections from their Stevie Wonder Project. In addition Robert will sing “I’ve Got News For You” and the Clayton – Hamilton Orchestra arrangement of Joe Cocker’s “You Are so Beautiful.” If you want to hear many of Colorado’s finest jazz musicians all in one place, this is the ticket for you!

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The Count Basie Orchestra was one of the most prominent jazz groups of the swing era. The CJRO returns with more music from the Count Basie library. The band will play “One O’clock Jump,” “Splanky,” “Flight of the Foo Birds,” and other Basie greats. No band swings this music like the CJRO, and Colorado favorite, Robert Johnson will join the band for some vocal selections. The last two Basie shows were complete sellouts, so get your tickets now for this exciting concert.

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Christmas with the CJRO promises to be the fun and exciting musical event of the season! Great versions of Holiday favorites by Duke Ellington (selections from his Nutcracker Suite), an exuberant arrangement of “Go Tell it on the Mountain” and Heidi Schmidt's wonderful vocals are some of this year’s offerings. The CJRO features the best players around, performing the best of big band jazz. Join us and celebrate the holidays together!

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Christmas with the CJRO promises to be the fun and exciting musical event of the season! Great versions of Holiday favorites by Duke Ellington (selections from his Nutcracker Suite), an exuberant arrangement of “Go Tell it on the Mountain” and Heidi Schmidt's wonderful vocals are some of this year’s offerings. The CJRO features the best players around, performing the best of big band jazz. Join us and celebrate the holidays together!

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Christmas with the CJRO promises to be the fun and exciting musical event of the season! Great versions of Holiday favorites by Duke Ellington (selections from his Nutcracker Suite), an exuberant arrangement of “Go Tell it on the Mountain” and Heidi Schmidt's wonderful vocals are some of this year’s offerings. The CJRO features the best players around, performing the best of big band jazz. Join us and celebrate the holidays together!

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The CJRO was born at the Lone Tree Arts Center back in 2012, and now returns with this exciting concert. Catch the CJRO performing songs from Duke Ellington and Count Basie, along with brand new selections from our Stevie Wonder project! , Songs such as; "It Don't Mean a Thing If It Ain't Got that Swing." and "Prelude to a Kiss," along with Stevie Wonder's "Living for the City" and "My Cheri Amour!"

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The CJRO will draw from the rich legacy of the music of Duke Ellington, as played by his, and other great bands. You will hear the Duke through the eyes and ears of Count Basie, Woody Herman, and many others.

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Charlie Parker was known as one of the most virtuosic and innovative saxophonists of the Be Bop era. The CJRO combo will combine Parker’s melodies with a small classical string section. These beautiful tunes were Parker's most popular sellers during his lifetime, and this music has only recently become available.

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High energy, hard-driving music made famous by the man who, humbly, called himself the world’s greatest drummer The CJRO will perform the Suite from West Side Story, Love For Sale, Cape Verdean Blues, featuring our own Mike Marlier on drums!

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The CJRO returns to the Lakewood Cultural Center with a concert of favorites from Duke Ellington and Count Basie to selections from our new Stevie Wonder Project!

Don't miss this exciting mashup of hits from the big bands and the world of pop.

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The CJRO will draw from the rich legacy of the music of Duke Ellington, as played by his, and other great bands. You will hear the Duke through the eyes and ears of Count Basie, Woody Herman, and many others.

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Robert Johnson was such a hit with the CJRO Sextet last season that we had to bring him back for an entire evening built around his beautiful voice. This concert is sure to be soulful and funky!

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How about the soulful music of Ray Charles with the CJRO?!  The CJRO will Robert Johnson, performing songs such as I Can't Stop Loving You and Let The Good Times Roll, The CJRO will also debut new music from our Stevie Wonder project, giving you a sneak peek at our next recording!

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The Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra swings in the holidays! With the beautiful vocals of Heidi Schmidt, you will hear songs such as, Let It Snow and Winter Wonderland, along with Duke Ellington’s Suite from the Nutcracker. The CJRO performed to a sold out house at the Rialto last year, so get your tickets early for this exciting holiday show.

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The Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra swings in the holidays! With the beautiful vocals of Heidi Schmidt, you will hear songs such as, Let It Snow and Winter Wonderland, along with Duke Ellington’s Suite from the Nutcracker. The CJRO performed to a sold out house at the Rialto last year, so get your tickets early for this exciting holiday show.

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West Coast Jazz developed around Los Angeles and San Francisco during the 1950s, and was made famous by the bands of Stan Kenton and Woody Herman. The CJRO will pick the best tunes from these famous bands just for the Arvada Center.  Come hear Malaguena, Jumpin'at the Woodside, Four Brothers, Early Autumn, It Don't Mean a Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing!

Are you new to jazz? Do wonder what is really happening between the musicians onstage? At this concert, the CJRO sextet will give you the inside scoop on jazz; the music, its structure, even the jazz language. In just 90 minutes, you'll become instantly hip!

The CJRO explores the library of the great Stan Kenton Orchestra, with selections drawn his 35 year career as one of the most popular and influential big bands from the 40’s through the 70’s. This concert features the beautiful vocals of Heidi Schmidt!

When we played our sold out Count Basie concert at the Arvada Center back in January, we promised to do it again, playing all the great Basie tunes we missed. Now's you chance to help us choose the music for this concert!

Name your favorite Basie tunes you would like to hear from the CJRO!

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