$38,251 raised by 18 donors
77% 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.
"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!"Â
"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 27,000 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
2014
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