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Everyone here at CJP wants to give an extra special thank you to Heidy Rodriguez, Jorge Amado, and Hayla Martinez Gonzalez for being our featured artists in Havana Blue. These three embodied their connections to Cuba through music so beautifully this night and we are so honored they entrusted us to share. Photo Credit: Elliot Mandel Photography #ChicagoJazzPhilharmonic #HavanaBlue #ChicagoConcerts #Cuba #CubanMusic #JazzInChicago

This Saturday, November 23, join renowned trumpeter and composer Orbert Davis as he brings the timeless music of jazz legend Miles Davis to the Beverly Arts Center. Known for his virtuosic playing and deep understanding of jazz, Orbert Davis will perform a selection of Miles Davis’ iconic tunes, celebrating the groundbreaking work of one of the most influential musicians in jazz history. With the energy and synergy of a full sextet, this performance promises to capture the essence of Miles Davis’ sound while offering fresh, dynamic takes on his classic works. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience jazz at its finest, honoring one of music’s greatest innovators. Purchase your tickets here! https://lnkd.in/g6yFCDg5 #ChicagoJazzPhilharmonic #BeverlyArtsCenter #MilesDavis #OrbertDavis #ChicagoConcerts #JazzInChicago

Meet our featured clarinetist for Havana Blue, Heidy rodriguez! Heidy is a Cuban clarinetist, freelance musician, and educator. She holds a bachelor's degree in Music Performance from The University of Arts (ISA) in Cuba. Heidy also holds a Master's degree in Music Performance from the Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University. Heidy frequently plays with Chicago Jazz Philharmonic and the Classical Music Institute in San Antonio, Texas. When we asked her about what she was most looking forward to about performing in 'Havana Blue' with CJP, she said, "One of the things I am most excited about this concert is the opportunity to collaborate with so many [gifted] musicians. Also, I am very thrilled to be sharing the music of my home country, Cuba, with the audience. It is a very special and emotional experience for me, and I hope for them as well." Thank you Heidy for joining us for Havana Blue on November 2 at The Kehrein Center for the Arts! The Kehrein Center For The Arts #ChicagoJazzPhilharmonic #HavanaBlue #kehreincenterforthearts #ChicagoConcerts #JazzInChicago

Thank you to everyone who joined us last Saturday at the Kehrein Center For The Arts for a phenomenal performance of 'Havana Blue'! We had an incredible night with you all celebrating the rich culture and history of Cuba. We will be posting many more pictures and videos from the night so stay tuned! Missed this concert? No worries! CJP will be back at the Kehrein Center for not one but TWO shows! A 1 pm and 7 pm show, on February 8, for the World Premier of 'Ellingtonia', a concert celebrating the legendary Duke Ellington. Get your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/gmrunjNQ Photo Credit: Elliot Mandel Photography #ChicagoJazzPhilharmonic #HavanaBlue #ChicagoConcerts #Ellingtonia #DukeEllington #JazzInChicago

"...He just gave me advice from being a trumpet player to being a composer. He was amazing." -Orbert Davis Quincy Jones, March 1933 - November 2024. South side born, trumpeters, and composers. https://lnkd.in/gYWMAU_H #QuincyJones #RestInPeace #OrbertDavis #ChicagoJazzPhilharmonic

Meet Featured Violist for 'Havana Blue', Jorge Amado! Jorge graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2020 from The University of Arts (ISA) of Cuba with degrees in both violin and composition in 2020. He is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Composition at DePaul University. When asked what he is most looking forward to about playing in Havana Blue with CJP, Jorge said, "...It is a great opportunity to connect people to the Cuban Culture, especially through the richness of Cuban music. Furthermore, the American fusion through jazz and Cuban popular music makes it a more interesting experience for the audience in Chicago because it is a multicultural city and several cultures live together." Catch Jorge live with CJP on Saturday, November 2 at the Kehrein Center For The Arts for a lively performance of 'Havana Blue'! https://lnkd.in/gNeSwKmC #ChicagoJazzPhilharmonic #ChicagoConcerts #JazzinChicago #HavanaBlue #jorgeamado

Thank you to WGN-TV and producer kristina miller for this lovely segment on Midday Fix this week, where we collaborated with Orbert Davis Chicago Jazz Philharmonic to discuss this Saturday’s jazz concert, Havana Blue, taking place at The Kehrein Center For The Arts. Felicia K. Apprey, publicist extraordinaire, you’ve done it again! Our Fearless Fieldtrip to the winery in Indiana is sold out for this Saturday, but we hope to see you all as we return in time for the concert Saturday night! For more information, visit www.kcachicago.org