Articles Archive for October 2011
Columbus Jazz Orchestra, Swingin' with the CJO series, Video »
CJO Artistic Director Byron Stripling sits down with former Tonight Show bandleader and jazz guitarist Kevin Eubanks to preview the upcoming CJO show, “Lights, Camera, Action!,” October 26 – 30 at the Southern Theatre. | Read More
Byron's Blog, Headline »
I’m putting the finishing touches on next week’s Columbus Jazz Orchestra show, “Lights, Camera, Action!,” and I’ve got about twenty television themes swirling around in my head. I just can’t wait to share this concert with you because we’re not gonna just play these television themes – were gonna jazz ‘em up CJO style. To top things off, we’ve gone to great lengths to bring former Tonight Show bandleader Kevin Eubanks in as our guest soloist! | Read More
Press »
The Jazz Arts Group of Columbus (JAG) has released findings from a 21-month research project focused on current and potential jazz ticket buyers across the U.S. and in Central Ohio. Funded in part by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation (DDCF) with a $200,000 grant, the Jazz Audiences Initiative (JAI), is a first-of-its-kind study designed to explore how and why people engage with jazz. | Read More
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On Thursday, November 10, the Jazz Arts Group of Columbus (JAG) promises an unprecedented musical journey, showcasing great Columbus musicians performing distinctly American styles – with jazz, blues, soul, and folk music filling stages throughout the historic Lincoln Theatre. One Night Only celebrates Columbus at its best, with good friends, delicious food and great music, all to support the mission and music of Columbus’ Jazz Arts Group. | Read More
Featured, Inside Track series »
The Jazz Arts Group of Columbus (JAG) is proud to present an evening of music from award-winning jazz musician and NEA Jazz Master, David Liebman and his quartet. As part of its Inside Track concert series, JAG will bring a bit of New York City to Vonn Jazz Supperclub for two shows (7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.) on Wednesday, November 2. | Read More
