Celebrating International Jazz Day, Chicago Jazz Philharmonic (CJP) presents Sketches of Spain: Revisited, an orchestral reimagining of the iconic 1960 original by Miles Davis and Gil Evans. For this reinterpretation of the 1960 classic recording, CJP artistic director and composer Orbert Davis created two additional compositions, incorporating traditional African and Middle Eastern instruments and making modifications to the ensemble orchestration. These intimate yet powerful concerts will transport audiences to a different world.

During CJP’s International Jazz Day festivities, CJP orchestra members will create a sound rooted in Spanish culture, blending classical aesthetics and jazz sensibility to reveal an emotional depth universally recognizable. “I hope that audiences will be able to identify with the passion and emotion expressed in this work”, says Davis. “There is a story behind the music, and audience members need to interpret that story for themselves.”

1 PM: SKETCHES OF SPAIN: REVISITED

2:15 PM: SKETCHES OF MILES: THE CONVERSATION CONTINUES
Join the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic as it continues the conversation that began during Miles Davis @ 100: The Prelude on November 1, 2025. In addition to discussing Miles Davis’s life, legacy, Chicago connections, and global impact, panelists will unpack the history and music of Sketches of Spain, including Miles’s artistic partnership with Gil Evans.

Panelists: Orbert Davis, Emmy award-winning trumpeter and composer, and artistic director, Chicago Jazz Philharmonic; Mark Ruffin, award-winning journalist and program director, Sirius XM, Real Jazz, and two other jazz giants.

Moderator: Karen Chilton, 2026 Library of Congress Jazz Scholar and critically acclaimed author, Hazel Scott: The Pioneering Journey of a Jazz Pianist from Café Society to Hollywood to HUAC

Orbert Davis’s involvement with Sketches of Spain began in the 1990’s when, as a trumpeter in Bill Russo’s Chicago Jazz Ensemble, he was asked to perform the solo trumpet part originally played by Miles Davis (no relation). A particular challenge was to disregard the expectations of some purists that the original performance would be re-created. “However,” Orbert notes, “What Miles played is not intended to be duplicated. Miles reached past the technical aspects of his instrument and played from the depths of his soul. I took that approach to freely create during the improvised sections.”

Orbert Davis’s version of the classic work developed over many subsequent performances and years of studying the original recording, as well as Spanish music and culture. From the first performance with his own Chicago Jazz Philharmonic in 2011, Orbert introduced new elements reflecting Moorish influences on Spanish culture along with infectious jazz grooves and highlighted the unique talents of individual musicians in his ensemble.

North Entrance
Entrance is accessible, and drop-offs are permitted. Ramp is located next to stairs. Located at 915 E. 60th Street, between S. Drexel Avenue and S. Ingleside Avenue.

South Entrance
Entrance is accessible, and drop-offs are generally permitted. However, please contact the Logan Center in advance of your visit, as the car entrance to the south entrance is occasionally closed. Located on S. Drexel Avenue, one half-block south of E. 60th Street.

Parking
The Logan Center does not have dedicated parking at this time. Parking is located within short walking distance of the Logan Center at the following locations:

• Street parking: Located along the Midway Plaisance and all around campus.
• Parking lot: The Wells Lot, located at the corner of S. Drexel Avenue and E. 60th Street, is free on weekends and after 4 pm on weekdays. This lot includes accessible parking spaces. Enter on E. 60th Street, one half-block west of S. Drexel Avenue.
• Parking garage: Entrance is located on S. Drexel Avenue, one half-block south of E. 60th Street. The garage rate is $4 per hour with a $20 maximum fee per day. Accessible parking spaces are located near the elevators. Garage parking is not encouraged after 5pm, when the doors to the elevator vestibule close.
• Alternative Parking: Parking elsewhere on campus ranges from free to $4.00 after 4 pm weekends. View more information about parking on campus.

Inside the Logan Center
There are three elevators in the Logan Center. Two elevators near the north entrance services all floors, from the Lower Level to Level 10. An elevator nearer the south entrance, located at the east end of the Gidwitz Lobby, services the Lower Level, Level 1, and Level 2.

A limited number of wheelchairs are available for free on a first-come, first-served basis, and can be requested at both welcome desks. All public performance and exhibition spaces are equipped to accommodate wheelchair users. When possible, please provide advance notice so that Logan Center staff may accommodate your needs to the best of our ability.

Assistive listening devices for the Performance Hall, Theater East, and Theater West are available upon request upon arrival. Advanced notice of exceptionally large groups requiring assistive listening devices is appreciated.