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The Chicago Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra, directed by Jim Peterson, is one of the finest big bands in the country today. This twenty piece group consists entirely of professional musicians, many of whom are alumni from the bands of Stan Kenton, Woody Herman, Buddy Rich, Maynard Ferguson, and others. The CMJO has an extensive library of the original arrangements of the Stan Kenton Orchestra. A true, professional big band, the CMJO has been privileged to have backed such jazz luminaries as Billy Eckstein, Cab Calloway, and the Four Freshmen, to name just a few. The Band was invited by the Chinese government to represent the United States at the Macau International Music Festival in Macau, China. In January 2008, the Band was the featured evening band at the Naperville North Jazz Festival, where it received high praise playing before 51 schools to a standing-room-only audience. The CMJO plays regularly at Fitzgerald's Night Club in Berwyn, as well as at other clubs and festivals in the Chicago area, around the United States, and internationally. Visit the website often to see the new dates. You are also invited to join our mailing list! The CMJO has recorded three record albums, two of which are currently available for purchase on this website. One album is also available for purchase either in full, or song by song for .99c each on iTunes! The CMJO is available for bookings for 2008-2009. You may call Jim Peterson at (312) 235-2310 to discuss scheduling and availability. You may also email Jim at: Jim@JimPeterson.org. Please browse this site for more information about
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