Chautauqua Jazz Experience
The Chautauqua Jazz Experience is a series of programs, held June 25-28, that inspire creativity, inclusivity, knowledge, understanding and joy around the musical world and lifestyle of jazz.
Experiencing jazz from its roots through its influence in today’s modern genres, the community will explore the impact of this artform, its legends and innovators, hallmark recordings and compositions, and its everlasting cultural exchanges on the global stage.
The schedule of events includes a series of opportunities for music students, educators and enthusiasts to celebrate jazz through participation and attendance at workshops, jam sessions, lectures and performances.
The Chautauqua Jazz Experience hopes to develop new audiences of younger generations and engage new listeners while also renew music enthusiasts in a deep appreciation of our nation’s African American musical heritage that has inspired history, developed artists and musicians from all walks of life, made contributions and influences in genres that define the 20th century and beyond, and enriched a global impact of unity and cultural exchange.
The Chautauqua Movement embodies the lifestyle that is found in the essence of jazz – engaging one’s creative, informative, spiritual and overall wellbeing.
This Week’s Schedule:
Sunday, June 25
10:30 a.m. Community Worship with Jazz Music (Hoover Auditorium)
6 p.m. Jazz at the Bandstand with Evelyn Wright & Michael Shirtz (Steele Memorial Bandstand)
9-10 p.m. Late Night Jam Session (Orchestra Hall)
Monday, June 26
10:30 a.m. Chautauqua Lecture Series: “Congo Square… The Journey Begins” with Dwight Bailey (Orchestra Hall)
1:30-3:30 p.m. Chautauqua Jazz Workshop (Hoover Auditorium)
3:30-5 p.m. Jazz Singers Master Class with Evelyn Wright & Michael Shirtz (Orchestra Hall)
5:30-6:30 p.m. Trivia Night: Jazz (Walnut Plaza)
9-10 p.m. Late Night Jazz: Jazz Listening Party (Orchestra Hall)
Tuesday, June 27
10:30 a.m. Chautauqua Lecture Series: “Women in Jazz” with Dwight Bailey (Orchestra Hall)
12-1 p.m. Jammin’ with Jerry (Walnut Plaza)
1:30-3:30 p.m. Chautauqua Jazz Workshop (Hoover Auditorium)
3:30-5 p.m. Chautauqua Lecture Series: “Jazz Crossovers” with Dr. Timm Mackley (Orchestra Hall)
9-10 p.m. Late Night Jazz: Jazz Listening Party (Orchestra Hall)
Wednesday, June 28
10:30 a.m. Chautauqua Lecture Series: “Is Jazz Still Alive?” with Dwight Bailey (Orchestra Hall)
1:30-3:30 p.m. Chautauqua Jazz Workshop (Hoover Auditorium)
7:30 p.m. Ohio Jazz All-Stars “Tribute to Jazz at the Philharmonic” (Hoover Auditorium)
