Chicago Jazz Philharmonic

08/20/2026

It Takes A Village, and ours is strong!

It has been a pleasure to teach and mentor pianist and organist Daniel Johnson, Daniel Johnson, over the years, watching your territory expand!

We celebrate you, one of our best and brightest, as you soar off to life and adventure at The Peabody Institute. Your ability to change the world through music is deeply rooted in your faith, your commitment to academic excellence, and your wont to nurture your God-given musical talent.

Daniel, we look forward to even greater things from you and for you! The world is yours!

THE VILLAGE: Left to right: Foster-Brooks, Jazz Institute of Chicago, Jazz Institute of Chicago; Michael Manson, Michael Manson, and Musical Arts Institute, Musical Arts Institute; Ernest Dawkins, Ernest Khabeer Dawkins and Ernest Khabeer Dawkins; Daniel Johnson; Dr. Roosevelt Griffin, Roosevelt Griffin, NIU Jazz, and Chicago Jazz Philharmonic; and Pharez Whitted, Pharez Whitted and Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras

08/18/2026

Let’s do it again this Friday!

Chicago Park District Night Out in the Parks

Fri, Aug 21 @ 6 pm | Norman’s Bistro on the Lake @ Rainbow Beach

Come as you are and leave your chairs and snacks at home.

🎶 “Ma” composed by Kevin King II 👑

Who’s Playing
Kevin King II 👑, sax & leader
Daniel Ellis Perez, bass
Daniel Johnson, piano
morgani.dagoat, drums
Tommy Haepp, trombone
Mayshell Morris, flute
Gabriel Wade, trumpet

08/14/2026

We’re live with the Chicago Park District in Cole Park!

08/13/2026

Meet Kevin King, saxophone & leader of our CJPNext Concert in the Parks this Friday!

Kevin grew up in Chatham on the south side of Chicago, coming up under legends Willie Pickens, Orbert Davis, and Diane Ellis. He's since shared the stage with Arturo Sandoval, Lauryn Hill, The Fugees, Buddy Guy, and more. For King, writing music is about pushing the world forward through experimentation and exploration.

Catch Kevin and the rest of the CJPNext crew playing in Chicago Parks in August.

🗓️ Friday, August 14 @ 5:00 PM
📍Cole (Nat King) Park
361 E. 85th Street

🗓️Friday, August 21 @ 6:00 PM
📍Norman’s Bistro on the Lake @ Rainbow Beach
3111 E. 77th Street

08/06/2026

"This is one of my all time dreams..." — Morgan Chatman (drums)

WGN TV caught us right before our trip to Capestrano, Italy for our annual Third Stream symposium, cultural exchange, mentorship residency, and performances with Le Terre del Guerriero.

08/05/2026

We're obsessed over our talented CJPNext Musicians!

Come hear them at our CJPNext Free Concerts in the Park with .

📅August 14 | 5PM 📍Cole (Nat King) Park
📅August 21 | 6PM 📍Norman’s Bistro on the Lake at Rainbow Beach

📸Kevin King II (sax & leader), Tommy Haepp (trombone), Daniel Perez (bass), Mayshell Morris (flute), Daniel Johnson (piano), Gabriel Wade (trumpet) Morgan Chapman (drums)

07/30/2026

Who Got Next? They Got Next. CJPNext!

Grab a friend and listen to the hottest jazz at Chicago Park District's Night Out in the Parks

Fri, Aug 14 @ 5 pm | Cole (Nat King) Park
Fri, Aug 21 @ 6 pm | Norman’s Bistro on the Lake @ Rainbow Beach

Who's Playing
Kevin King II, sax & leader
Morgan Chapman, drums
TommyHaepp, trombone
Daniel Johnson, piano
Mayshell Morris, flute
Daniel Perez, bass
Gabriel Wade, trumpet

07/13/2026

Chicago Jazz Philharmonic in Capistrano, Day 1!

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07/13/2026

🎶 The Revolution of the Third Stream begins Monday, July 13!

After a week of workshops, study and experimentation, participants will bring the result of their work on stage with the faculty and musicians of the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic, bringing two concerts open to the public to life.

📍 July 16 | Piccolomini Castle, Capestrano
🎻 Final concert of the Conduction Laboratory, directed by Silvia Bolognesi.

📍 17 July | Piccolomini Castle, Capestrano
🎷 Final concert of the Composition Workshop and the Performance and Improvisation Workshop, featuring laboratory students and musicians of the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic led by Orbert Davis, Orbert Davis: Bobbi Wilsyn, Bobbi Wilsyn; Zara Zaharieva, Zara Zaharieva; Kevin King, Kevin King II 👑: Leandro Lopez Varady, Leandro Lopez Varady; John Tate, John Tate; and Ernie Adams, Ernie Adams.

Two evenings that will tell what happens when training, research and improvisation meet. Because music will not just be the start of a workweek, but the most authentic way to share the journey.



Le Terre del Guerriero Coco Bucci Aaron Samuel Alexander Daniel Johnson