CJRO Latin Jazz Ensemble – Songs of Brazil and music of the Bronx horns
Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra presents
Songs of Brazil and the Music of the Bronx Horns
CJRO Latin Jazz Ensemble with Marion Powers, Vocalist
September 8, at 7:30 p.m. / Parsons Theatre in Northglenn
September 15 at 7:30 p.m. / Schoolhouse Theater in Parker
September 17 at 3:00 p.m. / Aurora Fox Arts Center
The CJRO Latin Jazz Ensemble pays homage to the power of Latin jazz with three concerts in September. Performance dates and venues are Friday, September 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the Parsons Theatre 1 E. Memorial Parkway Northglenn, CO 80233; Friday, September 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the Schoolhouse Theater, 19650 Mainstreet Parker, CO 80138 and Sunday, September 17 at 3:00 p.m. at the Aurora Fox Arts Center, 9900 E. Colfax Ave, Aurora, CO 80010. Tickets are $21 – $29 and available at https://www.coloradojazz.org/c
The Bronx Horns established themselves as one of the best Latin Jazz and Salsa bands in the 90s and introduced the genre to fans across the world. The CJRO along with vocalist Marion Powers will present an evening of music playing fresh arrangements from this Iconic band along with music from Brazil, Cuba and more.
The Latin Jazz Ensemble is Art Bouton (sax, flute, and bandleader); Jonathan Powell (trumpet); Eric Erhardt (sax and clarinet); Pete Ellison (piano); Paul McDaniel (bass); Alejandro Castano (drums); Dean Oldencott (drums Sept. 15 only); Christian Teele (percussion) and Marion Powers on vocals.
Founded in 2012 by bandleader, Art Bouton, with a mission to perform the best music with the best musicians, the CJRO does just that and more. Exciting world-renowned guest artists and many of the finest regional musicians perform anything from big band classics to contemporary large and small ensemble jazz, and Latin jazz to soul entertaining enthusiastic concert goers across Colorado. Audiences at the Arvada Center, PACE Center in Parker, Lakewood Cultural Center, Parsons Theatre in Northglenn, City Park Jazz, and beyond have heard the CJRO perform music from the greats of jazz and soul often featuring original arrangements by CJRO composers and other contemporary artists. For more information including upcoming concerts, go to Coloradojazz.org.
Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra
CJRO Latin Jazz Ensemble with Marion Powers, Vocalist
Songs of Brazil and the Music of the Bronx Horns
Friday, September 8 at 7:30 p.m.
Parsons Theatre 1 E. Memorial Parkway Northglenn, CO 80233; Box Office 303-450-8888
Friday, September 15 at 7:30 p.m.
Schoolhouse Theater, 19650 Mainstreet Parker, CO 80138; Box Office 303-805-6800
Sunday, September 17 at 3:00 p.m.
Aurora Fox Arts Center, 9900 E. Colfax Ave, Aurora, CO 80010; Box Office 303-739-1970
Tickets $21- $29
Purchase at https://www.coloradojazz.org/c
