The Jazz Arts Group of Columbus (JAG) is pleased to announce the 2010-2011 seasons of the Great American Songbook and Swingin’ at the Southern series. Under the direction of world-renowned band leader and trumpet virtuoso Byron Stripling, the Columbus Jazz Orchestra will travel from Broadway to New Orleans; celebrate Count Basie and Henry Mancini; and pay tribute to the Apollo Theater. | Read more…

Columbus Jazz Orchestra Artistic Director Byron Stripling sits down with actor/singer/narrator Keith David to discuss the CJO’s upcoming performance of Cole & Cole, April 21-25 at the Southern Theatre. This witty and sublime homage to Cole Porter and the “unforgettable” Nat “King” Cole features songs that live in our hearts forever. | Read more…

A witty and sublime homage to Cole Porter and the “unforgettable” Nat “King” Cole with singer, movie actor and narrator Keith David. | Read more…

Byron Stripling sits down for a pre-concert chat with Michael McElroy and Capathia Jenkins about celebrating Porgy and Bess. The Columbus Jazz Orchestra features music from Gershwin’s only opera performed CJO-style with a swingin beat and hot rhythms, March 24-28 at the Southern Theatre. | Read more…

Byron Stripling, Artistic Director of the Columbus Jazz Orchestra, sits down with Carmen Bradford and Dave Powers to preview Louis, Ella & Friends at the Southern Theatre, February 24-28. | Read more…