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Byron's Blog, Columbus Jazz Orchestra »

[21 Sep 2010 | 5 Comments | ]
The Guitar Summit – Has the Columbus Jazz Orchestra sold out to rock and roll?

Folks are going crazy. Someone even stopped me on the street and asked, “Byron, have you lost yo natural mind?” In fact we’ve received numerous inquiries about our Guitar Summit concert this Friday and Saturday (September 24 & 25) at the Southern Theatre. Folks are really excited so I encourage you to grab your tickets | Read more...

Columbus Jazz Orchestra, Headline »

[17 Sep 2010 | No Comment | ]

The guitar was a relatively late arrival on the jazz scene, and why should come as no surprise: it was drowned out in the larger bands and ensembles, and early recording techniques failed to pick it up. After the invention of the electric guitar, guitarists were able to hold their own with the volume of | Read more...

Byron's Blog, Columbus Jazz Orchestra »

[14 Sep 2010 | 9 Comments | ]
Byron’s Blog: Can Some Of You Guitar Geeks Help Me Out?

Hello CJO Family, Jazz Fans & Guitar Geeks,
I need your help. I’m putting the final touches on our CJO Guitar Summit show opening September 24 & 25 at the Southern Theatre in downtown Columbus. We will celebrate Jimi Hendrix, Wes Montgomery, B.B. King, Les Paul and even give you a few surprises. Here’s where I | Read more...

Events, Jazz Academy »

[29 Aug 2010 | No Comment | ]
Guitar Summit workshop with Sheryl Bailey

[ September 25, 2010; 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Join Sheryl Bailey for this extraordinary opportunity to spend an hour or so with one of the finest jazz guitar players on the scene today. | Read more…

Columbus Jazz Orchestra, Events »

[12 Aug 2010 | No Comment | ]
CJO’s Great American Songbook series: Guitar Summit featuring Vernon Reid, Dan Faehnle, Sheryl Bailey, Jonathan Elliott

[ September 24, 2010; 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. September 25, 2010; 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] From Johnny B. Goode to Jimi Hendrix, we’ll explore the impact of the guitar on American music and culture. | Read more…