On January 25 & 26 at the Lincoln Theatre in downtown Columbus, Ohio, the Columbus Jazz Orchestra will present “Suite Rosa.” This musical love letter to the immortal Rosa Parks will fill the theatre with the same inspiration and hope that she created during the civil rights movement. | Read More

Under the direction of Byron Stripling, the Columbus Jazz Orchestra (CJO) is proud to celebrate the courage, dignity, and legacy of “the mother of the modern Civil Rights Movement,” Rosa Parks in “Suite Rosa” (January 25-26, 2013 at the Lincoln Theatre). In connection with the 100th anniversary of her birth, this multi-disciplinary concert will recall the day in 1955 when Rosa Parks courageously refused to give up her seat on the bus, and, through modern and historical music and dance, celebrate the African-American story. | Read More

The Jazz Arts Group of Columbus (JAG), the nation’s acclaimed organization devoted to jazz performance and education, today announced Press Southworth as its new executive director, beginning October 18. Southworth has built a career in Columbus as one of the most respected and accomplished arts administrators and advocates. He becomes the fourth executive director since JAG’s founding 40 years ago. | Read More

This Friday and Saturday (September 28 & 29, 2012), the Columbus Jazz Orchestra will begin celebrating its 40th anniversary with special guest Doc Severinsen! After four decades of hot jazz, sellout concerts, collaborations with ballet companies, gospel choirs, and a myriad of creative projects, we’re continuing the rich tradition of high-powered, passionate CJO magic. | Read More

A very limited number of premium ticket packages for “40 Years with Jazz Arts Group” featuring Doc Severinsen have just been released! Package includes main floor Huntington Circle seating for 9/29 show, champagne toast “meet & greet” with Doc Severinsen, and an autographed copy of Doc’s latest CD, El Ritmo de la Vida. | Read More