Founded in 1998, the Central Illinois Jazz Orchestra (CIJO) from Peoria is a seventeen-piece big band committed to keeping the big band jazz sound alive. Originally called the New Millennium Big Band, the CIJO is made up of professional and semi-professional musicians from the heart of Illinois that include music educators, business professionals, and full-time performers.

The group plays classic jazz charts from Count Basie to Stan Kenton and from Duke Ellington to Maynard Ferguson. Fronted by Dr. Todd Kelly from Bradley University, who also plays trumpet with the band, CIJO has quickly established themselves as one of the hardest swinging bands in the Midwest.

The ever-popular CIJS House Band under the leadership of Larry Harms kicks off the evening, featuring outstanding jazz musicians from the area. They present a variety of jazz standards and other popular arrangements. Always a delight!

CIJS House Band at 6pm
CIJO at 7:15pm

Concerts are held at Trailside Event Center
4416 N Prospect (above Trefzger’s)
Third Sunday of the month (unless otherwise noted)

Members $8
Non-members $12
Students Free