Jazz at Pearl's (San Francisco, CA)
The CJO Big Band continues its ten-year Monday night tradition at Jazz at Pearl's. Few sounds equal the thrill of hearing a talented, tight-knit jazz orchestra play live. CJO delivers a swinging rhythm section, high-octane brass and a polished repertoire. This 17-piece ensemble will have you in the mood for jazz! Guest star vocalists are featured twice a month.
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The last date listed for CJO Big Band was Monday June 30, 2008 / 8:00pm. (view all dates)
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These guys are great--16 players--all excellent. If you like big band jazz, this has to be the best, west of the Village Vanguard in NY.
I liked the music, but was not overjoyed about the price of drinks and the two drink miminum. It doubled the price of the show for me and suddenly it wasn't such a great deal
This is amazing - a reallly fun venue, easy to get to (corner of Columbus and Broadway - and lots of great Italian restaurants within 1 to 2 blocks in North Beach) ) and the band is just terrific - 14 horns a drummer pianist and base player - it's like having them all in front of you in your living room. EVERY ONE going to SF or living in SF should know about this - and how much fun for a Monday night!!!!!! elizabeth
Candle-lit 1930s ambience, top jazz acts and lush cocktails make this legendary jazz club your perfect getaway for a romantic date, a night of world class jazz and a little trip back in time!
Enjoy the world's leading jazz, blues and Latin recording artists in a room intimate enough to be your lavish Hollywood classic movie living room. Cocktails elegantly appear at your table while you're eye
The Contemporary Jazz Orchestra is a 17-piece jazz ensemble, featuring many of the finest musicians in the Bay Area. In the long-standing Monday night tradition of New York's Village Vanguard Orchestra, the CJO has been playing Monday nights at Jazz at Pearl's in San Francisco for ten years.
The band was started in 1995 by Detroit tenor saxophonist Christopher Pitts, who fronted a group of elite players. Featuring the music of Thad Jones, Oliver Nelson, Frank Foster, Duke Ellington, Charles Mingus and other great composers, the band quickly established itself as one of the premier Big Bands in the Bay Area and the only one to play exciting hard bop for a listening audience every single week. In April of 2000, Pitts relocated to Boston, leaving the orchestra in the hands of saxophonist Alex Budman. Alex Budman relocated to LA in 2005 and the band tradition continues under the direction of saxophonist Todd Dickow a founding member of the band.
Over its 10-year history, the band has performed at the Monterey Jazz Festival, the Fillmore Jazz Festival, KCSM's Jazz on the Hill, Spreckels Performing Arts Series, SF's Black and White Ball and Yoshi's Jazz House.
PLEASE NOTE: All shows at Pearl's require a two-drink minimum per person.