CJO Artistic Director Byron Stripling sits down with California soul singer Chris Pierce for a preview of “R.E.S.P.E.C.T.: The Legends of Soul,” April 11-15 at the Southern Theatre. | Read More

In celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month, the Jazz Arts Group of Columbus (JAG) returns to the historic Southern Theatre to pay “R.E.S.P.E.C.T.” (April 11 – 15). Under the direction of Artistic Director Byron Stripling, the Columbus Jazz Orchestra and guest vocalists Chris Pierce and Bobbi Townes salute the legendary figures of soul including “The Godfather of Soul” James Brown, Sam Cooke, “Mr. Excitement” Jackie Wilson, Otis Redding, Ike & Tina, and “The Queen of Soul” Aretha Franklin. | Read More

CJO Artistic Director Byron Stripling sits down with award-winning choreographer/tap dancer Ted Louis Levy and Broadway sensation Brenda Braxton for a preview of “A Night at the Cotton Club,” March 14-18 at the Southern Theatre. | Read More

The Jazz Arts Group’s Swingin’ with the CJO series returns to the historic Southern Theatre to celebrate a different venue – the world famous Cotton Club. The Columbus Jazz Orchestra will salute the unforgettable talent and musical legacy of this legendary club in “A Night at the Cotton Club” (March 14 – 18), featuring award-winning choreographer/tap dancer Ted Louis Levy and Broadway sensation Brenda Braxton. | Read More

Three of Columbus’ best organizations – Jazz Arts Group, BalletMet and WOSU Public Media – have developed an innovative and unprecedented collaboration to celebrate Columbus’ past, present and future through the first major presentation of the 200Columbus celebration – “Jazz Moves Columbus” (February 2 – 12 at the Capitol Theatre – Riffe Center). | Read More