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Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra - Compared to What
Saturday, March 04, 2023 - 7:30 PM
to Sunday, March 05, 2023 - 9:30 PM
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM See all dates and Times
Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra presents
Compared to What
Featuring vocalists Marion Powers and Robert Johnson
March 4 at 7:30pm / Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities
March 5 at 7:30pm / Lone Tree Arts Center
The Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra’s (CJRO) returns to the Arvada Center and Lone Tree Arts Center for two special nights of jazz and soul to celebrate the release of their latest recording Compared to What with Larry Braggs. Led by Colorado favorites Robert Johnson and Marion Powers, musical numbers include "Mercy Mercy Me;" "More Today Than Yesterday;" "Fascinating Rhythm," and of course, the title track "Compared to What." To purchase tickets, go to https://www.coloradojazz.org/concertsÂ
A major component of the CJRO’s mission is to introduce new listeners and jazz lovers to its music and fantastic musicians. After inviting former Tower of Power and Temptations lead singer, Larry Braggs to perform with the big band in 2021 and again in 2022 discussions began about collaborating on an album. The result is Compared to What with Larry Braggs, a fresh blend of jazz and soul including several new arrangements by CJRO artistic director Drew Zaremba, musicians Zach Rich, Remy Le Boeuf and Paul McKee. The recording will be available for purchase in March.
Founded in 2012 by bandleader, Art Bouton, with a mission to perform the best music with the best musicians, the Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra does just that and more. Exciting world-renowned guest artists and many of the finest regional musicians perform anything from rollicking big band classics to contemporary large and small ensemble jazz to enthusiastic concert goers across Colorado. Audiences at the Arvada Center, PACE Center in Parker, Lakewood Cultural Center, Lone Tree Arts Center, Parsons Theatre in Northglenn and beyond have heard the CJRO perform music from Count Basie, Billie Holiday, Stan Kenton, Duke Ellington, Stevie Wonder, and Buddy Rich as well as original arrangements by CJRO composers and other artists. For more information go to Coloradojazz.org
Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra
Compared to What - Featuring vocalists Marion Powers and Robert Johnson
Saturday, March 4 at 7:30pm, Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. 80003.  $24-$38, https://www.coloradojazz.org/concerts or call 720-898-7200. Sunday, March 5 at 7:30pm, Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St. 80124.  $20-$42, https://www.coloradojazz.org/concerts or call 720-509-1000.
Event Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/1576912-0
