Count Basie Band vocalist Carmen Bradford joins Columbus Jazz Orchestra Artistic Director Byron Stripling and Bobby Floyd for a little sampling of what you can hear during the CJO’s Home for the Holidays performances, December 1 – 5 at the Southern Theatre. | Read more…

As the holiday season approaches, our thoughts naturally turn to spending time with loved ones, the hustle and bustle of shopping, and perhaps receiving the latest Miles Davis boxed set as a gift. Of course, no December would be complete without appropriate music to set the scene for all of these activities. Here are a few jazzy classics to help you on your way. | Read more…

The Jazz Arts Group of Columbus invites you to celebrate with us during this most wonderful time of the year. Don’t miss the Columbus Jazz Orchestra’s “Home for the Holidays” featuring Carmen Bradford; “The Gospel According to Swing” led by Byron Stripling and featuring Nia Allen and Bobby Floyd; and Nia Allen’s “Songs of the Season” sing-along event at the Jazz Academy! | Read more…

Columbus Jazz Orchestra Artistic Director Byron Stripling sits down with musical legend Allen Toussaint to preview the CJO’s New Orleans on Parade celebration, October 27 – 31 at the Southern Theatre. | Read more…

The Columbus Jazz Orchestra is proud to have performed with some of the greatest names in musical history. Tito Puente, Chuck Mangione, Patti Austin, Branford Marsalis, Mavis Staples, Debby Boone, and Leslie Uggams are just a few of the artists we’ve hosted. This week’s performances at the Southern Theatre (October 27-31) will continue that grand | Read more...