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Get ready, jazz lovers! The Calgary Jazz Orchestra (CJO) is thrilled to announce an electrifying 2024/2025 season that promises to sweep you off your feet with the best in jazz entertainment. This year, we're bringing you an unforgettable 5-show package that will captivate your senses and leave you craving more. From timeless classics to innovative new themes, each performance is crafted to deliver an unparalleled musical experience. This season, we will introduce brand-new, never-before-released themes. While we can't reveal all the details just yet, expect the unexpected as we explore new musical landscapes and innovative arrangements. Rest assured, we will be bringing annual favourites with our homage to the legendary Frank Sinatra, a "Perfectly Frank Christmas" and our annual Valentine's-themed show "The Art of Soul and Romance".
Perfectly Frank Christmas
Porsche Centre Calgary and Glenmore Audi Present, the Calgary Jazz Orchestra - Perfectly Frank Christmas
Directed by Johnny Summers
What we love most is that our fans have made this a tradition for them, their families, and their friends. We continue to perform music blended from Sinatra and the holidays with an all-new show this year.
Expect to hear music you know and love and surprises that will make this show unforgettable. Gather those you know for an afternoon or evening filled with smiles, joy, and a sense of togetherness as we celebrate our 20th edition of a Perfectly Frank Christmas.
Art of Romance, Art of Soul
Glenmore Audi and Porsche Centre Calgary Present, the Calgary Jazz Orchestra with strings - Art of Romance, Art of Soul
Directed by Johnny Summers
Join us for the Art of Romance, our annual signature concert of the American Songbook, and enjoy the warm, swinging, and lush sounds of vocals, instrumental soloists, and rich ensemble playing—including our string section.
In the second half, the Art of Soul, we adventure through the rich history of music from the beginnings of Motown, soul, and funk, including the music of legends like Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, and more, as well as its influence throughout history and
into today's music.
Baker's Dozen and Suite Jubilation
Porsche Centre Calgary and Glenmore Audi Present, the Calgary Jazz Orchestra - Baker's Dozen & Suite Jubilation
Directed by Johnny Summers
Baker's Dozen—Celebrating the music of Chet Baker and the award-winning album of his music by Johnny Summers. Swinging standards, cool jazz, featuring Johnny Summers on vocals, and Mr. Summers, Jon Day, and Al Muirhead on trumpet, and all the incredible
musicians of the Calgary Jazz Orchestra.
Suite Jubilation—This original suite, composed by Johnny Summers, is a musical exploration of the Christian story inspired by the sacred music of Duke Ellington, John Coltrane, Wynton Marsalis, and others. Mr. Summers wrote the suite to feature musicians
of the Calgary Jazz Orchestra and a massive choir on a journey through the sounds of gospel, jazz, swing, New Orleans, classical, and African music.
Director's Cuts and Africa Suite
Glenmore Audi and Porsche Centre Calgary Present, the Calgary Jazz Orchestra - Director’s Cuts & Africa Suite
Directed by Johnny Summers
Director's Cuts —After 20 years of the Calgary Jazz Orchestra performing memorable and show-stopping music, our director, Johnny Summers, has curated a selection of his favorite music designed to inspire and engage our audience once again.
Africa Suite —We will premiere Johnny Summers' new work, which was composed for the Calgary Jazz Orchestra, and African musicians fusing the music and traditions of Africa with the music and traditions of the Calgary Jazz Orchestra.
Porsche Centre Calgary and Glenmore Audi Present, the Calgary Jazz Orchestra - Perfectly Frank Christmas
Directed by Johnny Summers
What we love most is that our fans have made this a tradition for them, their families, and their friends. We continue to perform music blended from Sinatra and the holidays with an all-new show this year.
Expect to hear music you know and love and surprises that will make this show unforgettable. Gather those you know for an afternoon or evening filled with smiles, joy, and a sense of togetherness as we celebrate our 20th edition of a Perfectly Frank Christmas.
Art of Romance, Art of Soul
Glenmore Audi and Porsche Centre Calgary Present, the Calgary Jazz Orchestra with strings - Art of Romance, Art of Soul
Directed by Johnny Summers
Join us for the Art of Romance, our annual signature concert of the American Songbook, and enjoy the warm, swinging, and lush sounds of vocals, instrumental soloists, and rich ensemble playing—including our string section.
In the second half, the Art of Soul, we adventure through the rich history of music from the beginnings of Motown, soul, and funk, including the music of legends like Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, and more, as well as its influence throughout history and
into today's music.
Baker's Dozen and Suite Jubilation
Porsche Centre Calgary and Glenmore Audi Present, the Calgary Jazz Orchestra - Baker's Dozen & Suite Jubilation
Directed by Johnny Summers
Baker's Dozen—Celebrating the music of Chet Baker and the award-winning album of his music by Johnny Summers. Swinging standards, cool jazz, featuring Johnny Summers on vocals, and Mr. Summers, Jon Day, and Al Muirhead on trumpet, and all the incredible
musicians of the Calgary Jazz Orchestra.
Suite Jubilation—This original suite, composed by Johnny Summers, is a musical exploration of the Christian story inspired by the sacred music of Duke Ellington, John Coltrane, Wynton Marsalis, and others. Mr. Summers wrote the suite to feature musicians
of the Calgary Jazz Orchestra and a massive choir on a journey through the sounds of gospel, jazz, swing, New Orleans, classical, and African music.
Director's Cuts and Africa Suite
Glenmore Audi and Porsche Centre Calgary Present, the Calgary Jazz Orchestra - Director’s Cuts & Africa Suite
Directed by Johnny Summers
Director's Cuts —After 20 years of the Calgary Jazz Orchestra performing memorable and show-stopping music, our director, Johnny Summers, has curated a selection of his favorite music designed to inspire and engage our audience once again.
Africa Suite —We will premiere Johnny Summers' new work, which was composed for the Calgary Jazz Orchestra, and African musicians fusing the music and traditions of Africa with the music and traditions of the Calgary Jazz Orchestra.