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Columbia College Jazz Ensemble was created by Scott Hall and Bill Russo in 1999. The ensemble is a diverse team of students creating dynamic big band music throughout the Columbia College Chicago campus and the Chicago region. Outstanding performances in the Chicago area and Europe have allowed it to be recognized as one of the foremost college jazz ensembles in the Midwest. CCJE has performed in concert with some of the most celebrated jazz artists. In recent years the ensemble has performed with Dave Douglas, Barry Harris, Wycliffe Gordon, Terence Blanchard, Cyrus Chestnut, Bob Mintzer, Peter Erskine, Fred Wesley, Christian McBride, Benny Golson, and Vincent Gardner. The CCJE and numerous members have won awards as performers at area festivals. Many of our alums have traveled the world pursuing their life-long dreams as performers.