Jazz Heritage Orchestra Programs

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  1st Treasures of Jazz: Clark Terry Residency Project with the Jazz Heritage Orchestra (2007)

  Clark Terry; Jazz Heritage Orchestra, Cleveland State University; Dennis Reynolds; Black Studies Program, Cleveland State University; and Michael R. Williams

  This program was called "The First Annual Legends of Jazz Concert Series," later called the Treasures of Jazz.

  During the Clark Terry Residency Project, Clark Terry performed with the CSU Black Studies Program Jazz Heritage Orchestra. The Lower Campus Cleveland School of the Arts ensemble also performed.

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  2nd Treasures of Jazz: Benny Golson with the CSU Heritage Orchestra (2008)

  Benny Golson; Jazz Heritage Orchestra, Cleveland State University; Dennis Reynolds; Cleveland Music Settlement House Jazz Combo; Black Studies Program, Cleveland State University; and Michael R. Williams

  The program includes performances by the Cleveland Music Settlement House Jazz Combo and Benny Golson with the CSU Jazz Heritage Orchestra.

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  3rd Treasures of Jazz: Vanessa Rubin with the CSU Jazz Heritage Orchestra (2009)

  Vanessa Rubin; Jazz Heritage Orchestra, Cleveland State University; Dennis Reynolds; Black Studies Program, Cleveland State University; and Michael R. Williams

  Program included performances by 2 x 2 Jazz Ensemble (local high school students) and Vanessa Rubin with the CSU Jazz Heritage Orchestra.

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  4th Treasures of Jazz: Jazz Divas of Cleveland and the Jazz Heritage Orchestra (2012)

  Evelyn Wright; Ki Allen; Jazz Heritage Orchestra, Cleveland State University; Dennis Reynolds; Black Studies Program, Cleveland State University; and Michael R. Williams

  Cleveland jazz artists Evelyn Wright and Ki Allen perform with the CSU Jazz Heritage Orchestra.

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  5th Treasures of Jazz: "Men of Jazz" and the Jazz Heritage Orchestra (2013)

  Men of Jazz; Jazz Heritage Orchestra, Cleveland State University; Dennis Reynolds; Black Studies Program, Cleveland State University; and Michael R. Williams

  "Men of Jazz" perform with the CSU Jazz Heritage Orchestra.

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  Jazz at Lincoln Center: "Essentially Ellington" Regional High School Jazz and Band Festival (2012)

  Jazz Heritage Orchestra, Cleveland State University; Dennis Reynolds; Black Studies Program, Cleveland State University; and Michael R. Williams

  Jazz at Lincoln Center: “Essentially Ellington” Jazz Band Festival is part of a nationally sponsored event. Each year Winton Marsalis’ Jazz at Lincoln Center conducts a national competition to recognize the nation’s best performing youth jazz bands. The competition is designed to preserve and promote the appreciation of jazz among the country's young musicians. Bands, from tonight’s performances, will be recommended to participate in final national competition held at the Jazz at Lincoln Center located in New York City, New York.

  Cleveland State University Black Studies Program has been selected to serve as one the four national host sites, based upon the work that JHO (Jazz Heritage Orchestra) does with the region’s young musicians. JHO is recognized as having some of the nation's finest musicians and educators that freely share instruction, inspiration and guidance with young musicians and teachers.

  Bands performing at this concert:

  Jazz Heritage Orchestra

  Music Settlement

  Cleveland Schools of the Arts

  Cleveland Metropolitan School District Jazz Workshop

  Jazz Heritage Orchestra
  Director: Dennis Reynolds

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  Jazz at Lincoln Center: "Essentially Ellington" Regional High School Jazz and Band Festival (2013)

  Jazz Heritage Orchestra, Cleveland State University; Dennis Reynolds; Black Studies Program, Cleveland State University; and Michael R. Williams

  Jazz at Lincoln Center: “Essentially Ellington” Jazz Band Festival is part of a nationally sponsored event. Each year Winton Marsalis’ Jazz at Lincoln Center conducts a national competition to recognize the nation’s best performing youth jazz bands. The competition is designed to preserve and promote the appreciation of jazz among the country's young musicians. Bands, from tonight’s performances, will be recommended to participate in final national competition held at the Jazz at Lincoln Center located in New York City, New York.

  Cleveland State University Black Studies Program has been selected to serve as one the four national host sites, based upon the work that JHO (Jazz Heritage Orchestra) does with the region’s young musicians. JHO is recognized as having some of the nation's finest musicians and educators that freely share instruction, inspiration and guidance with young musicians and teachers.

  Bands performing at this concert:

  Cleveland Music Settlement (Jams II)
  Band Director: Ken LeGrande

  East Cleveland City Schools-Heritage Middle School
  Band Director: Rany Woods

  Cleveland School of the Arts Jazz Band
  Band Director: Robert Davis

  Cleveland Music Settlement (Jams I)
  Band Director: Dennis Bradley Reynolds

  Camden New Jersey Creative Arts Morgan Village Academy
  Band Director Jamal Dickerson

  Jazz Heritage Orchestra
  Director: Dennis Reynolds

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  Jazz at Lincoln Center: "Essentially Ellington" Regional High School Jazz and Band Festival (2014)

  Jazz Heritage Orchestra, Cleveland State University; Dennis Reynolds; Black Studies Program, Cleveland State University; and Michael R. Williams

  Jazz at Lincoln Center: “Essentially Ellington” Jazz Band Festival is part of a nationally sponsored event. Each year Winton Marsalis’ Jazz at Lincoln Center conducts a national competition to recognize the nation’s best performing youth jazz bands. The competition is designed to preserve and promote the appreciation of jazz among the country's young musicians. Bands, from this performances, will be recommended to participate in final national competition held at the Jazz at Lincoln Center located in New York City, New York.

  Cleveland State University Black Studies Program has been selected to serve as one the four national host sites, based upon the work that JHO (Jazz Heritage Orchestra) does with the region’s young musicians. JHO is recognized as having some of the nation's finest musicians and educators that freely share instruction, inspiration and guidance with young musicians and teachers.

  Bands performing at this concert:

  Gabriel Horns
  Director: James May

  True North Big Band
  Director: Eric Dregne

  Shaw High Rhythm Teen Band
  Director: Randy Woods

  Jams-Jazz @ Music Settlement I
  Director: Dennis Reynolds

  Jams-Jazz @ Music Settlement II
  Director: Ken Legrande

  TRI-C West
  Director: Chris Scott

  Jazz Heritage Orchestra
  Director: Dennis Reynolds