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The Chicago Jazz Ensemble led by Artistic Director, Jon Faddis is recognized internationally
as one of American's leading jazz ensembles. Founded in 1965 by distinguished composer and conductor
William Russo, the CJE has remained dedicated throughout its history to preserving the innovative
tradition of American big band jazz music, performing and reinterpreting the classics of big-band
repertoire, while promoting the continuing evolution of the art form by regularly performing and
commissioning contemporary works. As a professional jazz ensemble in residence at Columbia College
Chicago, the CJE is equally committed to education, building new audiences and fostering the next
generation of American talent by training and mentoring young musicians.
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Jazz Under the Stars The Legacy Music Series
Jon Faddis and the Chicago Jazz Ensemble
Garfield Park Conservatory
August 7
VIP Preview Event 5:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m., Performance 7 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.
Hot night – hotter music. The Chicago Jazz Ensemble led by Artistic Director and renowned trumpeter, Jon Faddis, is recognized internationally as one of America’s leading jazz ensembles. We guarantee that Faddis’ technical skill and mastery of superbly adventuresome arrangements will have you jumping for joy. With a broad repertoire, incredible collaborators and a worldwide schedule, you’ll find out why he’s made jazz – the true American music – his life’s work. VIP Preview reservations $50 each (includes seat at performance), Performance reservations $10 each. To purchase tickets, please visit www.garfieldconservatory.org/online_tickets.htm .
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 Through an invitation from Giampiero Rubei, the CJE will participate in a series of workshops and performances at the Villa Celimontana Jazz Festival in July 2008.
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 Dear Chicago Jazz Ensemble,
It was such an honor and a pleasure to be asked to
play with you and my soulmate Jon Faddis. The program was brilliantly put
together. There was ample opportunity for each of four individual guest
trumpeters to express themselves musically both in performance and pedagogically
with much more of a feeling of mutual respect and love than a much shallower
possibility of a 'battle of the trumpets'. It was a rewarding experience both
musically and on a human to human aspect.
Thank you again, Lew Soloff
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 CHICAGO, May 8, 2008 - The Chicago Jazz Ensemble (CJE), with a grant and support from the Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation and the Polk Bros. Foundation, presents the 2008 Louis Armstrong Legacy Program and Celebration (LALPC), which includes a Master Class with CJE Artistic Director Jon Faddis and members of the CJE on Tuesday, May 20, from 9:00 am - 3:30 pm at the Concert Hall of the Music Center at Columbia College Chicago, 1014 South Michigan Avenue.
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 Hi Randy Brecker here-just returned to NYC after having performed with the CHICAGO JAZZ ENSEMBLE conducted and led by the great trumpet virtuoso Jon Faddis.
The Ensemble was absolutely World Class and the concert which also featured myself, Lew Soloff, Terell Stafford, and Tom Harrell was a resounding success. Kudos to the band and to Director Jon Faddis in the hot seat conducting a lot of demanding music. The Ensemble covered many, many genres and periods in Jazz history, playing all styles with all out abandon and expertise from beginning to end!
Congratulations!
Randy Brecker
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 My recent performance with Jon Faddis and the Chicago Jazz Ensemble
was an experience I will treasure forever. The musicians in the band
are incredible players as well as supportive and respectful to guest
artist. Jon Faddis as host, moderator and master of ceremonies, did and
outstanding job during the master class and concert to give the guest
artist an opportunity to express who they are. The staff of the Chicago
Jazz Ensemble were very accommodating and extremely organized. Thank
you for your hospitality and great music!
Terell Stafford
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Jon Faddis — one of the most celebrated jazz trumpeters in the world — strolls into the band room at Morgan Park High School, but the kids barely react.
Until Faddis puts his horn to his lips. As he rips into Louis Armstrong's classic "West End Blues," complete with high notes that threaten to shatter the window panes of the South Side school, everyone instantly stops horsing around and starts staring at the trumpeter in disbelief.
The sound of Faddis playing Satchmo — his clarion tone surely heard for blocks around — has served its purpose, calling everyone to attention.
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American Heritage Jazz Series
Upcoming Performances
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Fri, Nov. 14th
: Chicago, IL
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Fri, Dec. 12th
: Chicago, IL
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Sat, Jan. 24th
: Carrollton, GA
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Fri, Feb. 20th
: Chicago, IL
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Fri, Mar. 20th
: Chicago, IL
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Fri, Jun. 5th
: Chicago, IL
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