Jules Buckley live in Highland Park

Experience Jules Buckley live on July 25th

Jules Buckley is a British conductor, arranger, and producer known for his work bridging the worlds of jazz, classical, and electronic music. He frequently collaborates with artists across genres, reimagining their work with large orchestral arrangements. His style often incorporates elements of big band jazz alongside contemporary soundscapes and intricate harmonic structures. Buckley gained prominence through collaborations with artists like Basement Jaxx, Nightmares on Wax, and Robert Glasper, and has led ensembles such as the BBC Jazz Big Band and the Metropole Orkestra.

Ravinia Pavilion, located in Highland Park, Illinois, is an outdoor music venue renowned for its acoustics and picturesque setting. Established in 1904 as a summer home for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, it is the oldest outdoor music festival in North America. The pavilion itself is a historic wooden structure built in 1905, offering both lawn seating and covered pavilion seats. Throughout its history, Ravinia has hosted a diverse range of performers encompassing classical music, jazz, pop, and world music. It’s recognized as a National Historic Landmark and maintains a strong commitment to arts education through its Reach *Teach* *Play* programs.