"the first 'college affiliate' invited to be in residence on tour with the world-renowned Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra" - Cincinnati Business Courier

CCM's acclaimed Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Lab Band perform a wide variety of styles including historical swing, bebop, post-bop, fusion, Latin and avant-garde. Concerts have included historical tributes to Woody Herman and Stan Kenton, as well as composer residency programs featuring artists like Maria Schneider, Jim McNeely, Slide Hampton, Tim Hagans, Kenny Wheeler and many others as guest conductors and performers. Many internationally recognized artists have performed as soloists with the CCM Jazz Orchestra, including Eddie Daniels, John Fedchock, Frank Foster, Curtis Fuller, Kenny Garrett, Joe Henderson, Ahmad Jamal, Dave Liebman and Joshua Redman.

Attend a performance and see for yourself why the best of big band lives here! Check back in December for information on January/February events. Pricing is inclusive of all fees. All performances are reserved seating.