Experience the excitement of the CJRO live. Our upcoming concerts bring together big band jazz, small ensembles, and Latin rhythms, with new music and collaborations to explore throughout the season.
The Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra is one of Colorado’s cultural treasures. We preserve America’s original art form through world-class musicians, commissioned works, and performances for audiences across the region.
By attending our concerts, you help introduce jazz to new generations and enrich Colorado’s artistic landscape. You can have an even greater impact by giving a gift to sustain the musicians, new works, and performances that bring our community together.
"The CJRO's latest album, "Golden Lady" featuring Tatitiana LadyMay Mayfield has taken this group to a whole new level. Wow."
"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!"
"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!"
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.
Founded in 2012 by executive director Art Bouton with the mission to perform the best music with the best musicians, the Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra does just that and more. Exciting world-renowned guest artists and many of the best regional musicians perform anything from dynamic big band classics to modern large and small ensemble jazz for audiences across Colorado. Jazz enthusiasts at the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, Aurora Fox, PACE Center and Schoolhouse in Parker, Lone Tree Arts Center, Lakewood Cultural Center, Parsons Theatre in Northglenn, and other locations in the region have enjoyed the music of jazz legends including Count Basie, Billie Holiday, Stan Kenton, Duke Ellington, Nat King Cole, Maynard Ferguson, Stevie Wonder, and Buddy Rich. New compositions and arrangements by artistic director, Drew Zaremba, CJRO bandmembers, and other contemporary composers continue to elevate the organization's profile and audience attendance. Colorado Jazz Inc. was formed as a 501(c)3 eight years ago and since that time has employed Colorado musicians in concert settings with payroll to date of over $600,000, creating performance and income opportunities that did not exist before.
Since 2012, over 35,000 audience members have enjoyed CJRO concerts, beautifully performing this historically significant art form known as jazz.
Organization name
Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra
other names
CJRO
2013
Tax id (EIN)
46-5557321
Category
Arts, Culture & Humanities
Organization Size
Medium Organization
Address
9705 Sunset Hill DriveDouglas County, CO, US
Jefferson County, CO, US
Adams County, CO, US
Denver, CO, US
Arapahoe County, CO, US