Welcome to the APMExMEMECO Italy 2026 Conference! Here you can register and update your Sched profile. A draft schedule will be available May 15th, when you’ll be able to explore sessions and build your agenda.
ORBERT DAVIS SEPTET from Chicago Jazz Philharmonic Orbert Davis: Trumpet; Bobbi Wilsyn: Voice; Kevin King: Saxophones; Zara Zaharieva: Violin; Leandro Lopez Varady: Piano; John Tate: Bass; Ernie Adams: Drums.
Orbert Davis is one of the most distinguished trumpeters, composers, and conductors in the contemporary American jazz scene. An Emmy Award winner, he is the co-founder and Artistic Director of the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic, an internationally acclaimed symphonic jazz orchestra renowned for its innovative fusion of classical music and jazz. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with legendary artists such as Stevie Wonder and Wynton Marsalis, while also composing film scores, producing acclaimed recordings, and leading impactful music education initiatives. His compositions and orchestral works have been performed at prestigious festivals and concert halls across the United States and internationally.
Chicago Jazz Philharmonic was founded in 2004 by Orbert Davis and Mark Ingram and is widely recognized as one of the most innovative orchestral ensembles in the United States. Comprising more than fifty musicians, the ensemble specializes in the Third Stream tradition, blending the expressive freedom of jazz with the rich textures and formal structures of symphonic music. Over the years, the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic has received numerous national accolades, earning recognition for its groundbreaking artistic productions, international collaborations, and strong commitment to music education and community engagement. Its mission is to build bridges across musical genres, cultures, and communities through the universal language of music.
Wednesday July 15, 2026 9:30pm - 11:00pm CEST Piazza XX SettembrePiazza XX Settembre, Sulmona (AQ)
