Colorado Jazz Inc.

A nonprofit organization

$42,650 raised by 104 donors

85% complete

$50,000 Goal



Performing the finest in big band classics and modern large ensemble jazz with the top players around is an expensive task. The CJRO needs your support to preserve and develop America's original art form. The CJRO is Colorado's only professional large jazz ensemble.


Testimonials

"The CJRO is a true gem, the talent on that stage is just the best!"

"A CJRO concert is a fantastic experience! The musicians, music selections and joy emanating from the stage is something to behold!"

"If you haven't seen the CJRO in concert you're missing the best jazz experience in Colorado!"

"I love the Latin series you have created in the past two years - keep them coming!"

"I can't wait to hear your new recording Compared to What with Larry Braggs! After seeing the CJRO and Larry in concert at the Arvada Center, I know it is going to be soooo good!" 

"Don't ever stop bringing great jazz to the people of Colorado. We are so lucky to have the CJRO in our communities!"

"My husband and I are your biggest fans and are happy to support your work in any way we can!"


Mission

Colorado Jazz Inc. dba Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra believes in music and its profound effect on us. We strive to create awareness of the beauty of jazz among music lovers of all ages. We continue to expand our music library in order to grow our audiences and introduce a new generation to the deep history of jazz in American culture.

With your help, we can bring music to individuals of all ages while supporting our musicians. We are committed to sharing our professional music with everyone and your donation helps us reach that goal. We cannot thank you enough for sharing our passion for keeping the scene alive in Colorado!

The Colorado Jazz, Inc. our parent organization is a 501 (c)3 non-profit registered with the State of Colorado and the IRS (EIN # 46-5557321).

1. Colorado Jazz Inc., dba Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra, is organized and shall be operated exclusively for charitable, artistic, cultural, historical, and educational, purposes. The mission of Colorado Jazz Inc. is to provide professional jazz performance and education to the Rocky Mountain Region specifically by, but not limited to the Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra (CJRO).

2. Colorado Jazz Inc. may promote, solicit and encourage contributions from individuals and entities, both private and public, of monies, personal and real property, and other objects or items of value, by donation, dedication, gift, devise, or otherwise, which said contributions might be beneficially devoted to the mission.

Background Statement

Founded in 2012 by bandleader, Art Bouton, with a mission to perform the best music with the best musicians, the CJRO does just that and more. Exciting world-renowned artists and many of the finest regional musicians perform anything from big band classics to contemporary large and small ensemble jazz, Latin jazz and soul while entertaining enthusiastic concert goers across Colorado. Audiences at the Arvada Center, PACE Center in Parker, Lakewood Cultural Center, Parsons Theatre in Northglenn, City Park Jazz, and beyond have heard the CJRO perform music from the greats of jazz and soul often featuring original arrangements by CJRO composers and other contemporary artists. For more information including upcoming concerts, go to Coloradojazz.org

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Colorado Jazz Inc.

other names

CJRO

Year Established

2014

Tax id (EIN)

46-5557321

Category

Arts, Culture & Humanities

Organization Size

Medium Organization

Address

9705 Sunset Hill Drive
Lone Tree, CO 80124

Service areas

Douglas County, CO, US

Jefferson County, CO, US

Adams County, CO, US

Denver, CO, US

Arapahoe County, CO, US

Phone

303-210-0973

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