Chicago Jazz Orchestra - Definitively Dizzy at Studebaker Theater

The Chicago Jazz Orchestra, under the direction of Jeff Lindberg, will celebrate the centennial of Dizzy Gillespie with Definitively Dizzy, a live concert celebrating one of the greatest jazz trumpeters of all time.
Internationally known guest artists include two-time Grammy winner Roy Hargrove, one of the most innovative trumpeters in the world and a frequent performer at Chicago’s Jazz Showcase. Marquis Hill, a rising young jazz star and winner of the 2014 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition, is returning to his hometown, Chicago, to perform with the CJO in Definitely Dizzy. Also on the program is Walter White, a powerhouse player from Detroit....

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The Chicago Jazz Orchestra, under the direction of Jeff Lindberg, will celebrate the centennial of Dizzy Gillespie with Definitively Dizzy, a live concert celebrating one of the greatest jazz trumpeters of all time.
Internationally known guest artists include two-time Grammy winner Roy Hargrove, one of the most innovative trumpeters in the world and a frequent performer at Chicago’s Jazz Showcase. Marquis Hill, a rising young jazz star and winner of the 2014 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition, is returning to his hometown, Chicago, to perform with the CJO in Definitely Dizzy. Also on the program is Walter White, a powerhouse player from Detroit.

Add the CJO Trumpet section – Danny Barber, Art Davis, Victor Garcia and Doug Scharf – for a Dizzy celebration that promises to be uniquely CJO, highlighted by universally loved Dizzy classics.

The CJO will present and exciting and explosive celebration of Dizzy Gillespie’s 100th year, focusing on his formidable big band repertoire. The performance will include such Gillespie classics as ‘Salt Peanuts,’ ‘Manteca,’ ‘Groovin’ High,’ ‘A Night In Tunisia,’ ‘Cool Breeze,’ ‘Things To Come,’ ‘Tour de Force,’ ‘‘Round Midnight’ and many more. With soloists Roy Hargrove, Marquis Hill and Walter White, along with the regular CJO trumpet section, Definitely Dizzy promises to be one of Chicago's top jazz events of 2017.

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