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Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra

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 musicians in the region perform dynamic big band classics and contemporary jazz to enthusiastic crowds across Colorado.

Venues like the Arvada Center, PACE Center in Parker, Parsons Theatre in Northglenn, Lone Tree Arts Center, and Lakewood Cultural Center have heard music from Count Basie, Stan Kenton, Duke Ellington, Maynard Ferguson and Buddy Rich’s bands as well as original arrangements by CJRO composers and many more across the nation.

The CJRO is led by executive director and sax player, Art Bouton. In addition to the CJRO Art often performs with the DCPA Broadway, Colorado Symphony, Lone Tree Symphony Orchestra, and others. Art recently retired from the University of Denver, Lamont School of Music and devotes his time to the CJRO.

The organization welcomed Drew Zaremba as artistic director in 2020. A Selmer artist Drew enjoys a worldwide reputation as an award-winning writer, a passionate conductor, and fiery performer. In addition to writing music, Drew is an active saxophonist, keyboardist, and woodwind artist, and is an Assistant Professor of Music in the School of Music at the University of Northern Colorado, where he teaches jazz composition, arranging, and more. 

Learn more at coloradojazz.org. Follow the band on Instagram @coloradojazz.


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Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Golden Lady

Bespoke Media
2025

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Colorado Jazz Inc
2023

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Invitation

OA2 Records
2017

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Metamorphosis

From: Golden Lady
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