Swingin’ with the CJO
Previous Swingin’ with the CJO 2011-12 Season Shows:
Lights, Camera, Action!
Guest artist sponsor: Time Warner Cable
October 26 – 30, 2011
Wednesday – Thursday 7:30 p.m., Friday – Saturday 8:00 p.m., Sunday 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Saturday night’s performance broadcast live on WOSU Classical 101.1 FM.
- Artists:
- Columbus Jazz Orchestra
- Artistic Director, Byron Stripling
- Guest Artist: Kevin Eubanks
- VENUE:
- Southern Theatre
- Map/Directions
Show Description:
Stay tuned for the CJO tribute to the music of the small screen, with a special guest appearance by former Tonight Show bandleader Kevin Eubanks!
The CJO kicks off the season with classic theme songs and music from beloved TV shows including I Love Lucy, M*A*S*H and more. Joining the CJO will be jazz guitarist and longtime Leno sidekick Kevin Eubanks. As bandleader on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno for 15 years, Eubanks had one of the highest profile guitar gigs around. Every night, millions of people tuned in to see Eubanks, armed with his arsenal of custom Abe Rivera guitars, direct one of the most revered musical institutions on late-night TV. Now Philadelphia native and PETA’s “World’s Sexiest Vegetarian Man” has begun a new chapter of his career with the release of Zen Food.
Home for the Holidays
Concert Sponsor: Grange Insurance
November 30 – December 4, 2011
Wednesday – Thursday 7:30 p.m., Friday – Saturday 8:00 p.m., Sunday 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Saturday night’s performance broadcast Saturday, December 17 at 8:00 p.m. on WOSU Classical 101.1 FM.
- Artists:
- Columbus Jazz Orchestra
- Artistic Director, Byron Stripling
- Guest Artist: Helen Welch
- VENUE:
- Southern Theatre
- Map/Directions
Show Description:
Critically-acclaimed vocalist Helen Welch returns for the most wonderful time of the year!
A Columbus tradition! Celebrate the sounds of the season at our annual holiday spectacular. UK vocal sensation Helen Welch joins Byron Stripling for a sleigh ride of holiday favorites done CJO-style. Helen has previously lit up the stage and captivated audiences at both the Southern Theatre and the CJO’s summer JazZoo! series. Each year promises a special yuletide surprise, and this year is no exception!
JAG is partnering with The Salvation Army during “Home for the Holidays” with an in-theatre toy drive! Discounted admission available ($10 off a single ticket) with a toy donation at the door for all performances!
Jazz Moves Columbus
Concert Sponsors: JPMorgan Chase Foundation; The Columbus Foundation; State Auto Group; The Johnstone Fund for New Music of The Columbus Foundation
February 2 – 5, February 8 – 12, 2012
Week 1: Thursday 7:30 p.m., Friday – Saturday 8:00 p.m., Sunday 2:00 p.m.
Week 2: Wednesday – Thursday 7:30 p.m., Friday – Saturday 8:00 p.m., Sunday 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
- Artists:
- Columbus Jazz Orchestra
- Artistic Director, Byron Stripling
- Guest Artist: BalletMet Columbus
Show Description:
Celebrate Columbus’ bicentennial with three of our city’s treasures!
In conjunction with WOSU Public Media’s “Columbus Neighborhoods” series, the CJO and BalletMet celebrate life in Columbus through a synthesis of music, movement and imagery. The original “Jazz Moves” won the Greater Columbus Arts Council’s Artistic Excellence Award and was called “groundbreaking” by the Columbus Dispatch. Experience the multi-arts event 200 years in the making!
A Night at the Cotton Club
Concert Sponsor: US Bank
March 14 – 18, 2012
Wednesday – Thursday 7:30 p.m., Friday – Saturday 8:00 p.m., Sunday 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Saturday night’s performance broadcast live on WOSU Classical 101.1 FM.
- Artists:
- Columbus Jazz Orchestra
- Artistic Director, Byron Stripling
- Guest Artists: Ted Louis Levy, Brenda Braxton
- VENUE:
- Southern Theatre
- Map/Directions
Show Description:
Prohibition, and the speakeasies it spawned, helped create a culture of nightlife, dancing, and red hot jazz. Join the CJO as we salute the talent of the Cotton Club featuring award-winning choreographer/tap dancer Ted Louis Levy and Broadway sensation Brenda Braxton.
During the Harlem Renaissance, the Cotton Club emerged as one of the most famous nightclubs in history, known for its lavish stage shows and talented musicians. Its glittering revues provided a medium for performances by the most prominent jazz musicians of the day, and the club’s activities were brought to a wide audience by frequent broadcasts. Despite its strict segregation policies, the Cotton Club helped shape musical history launching the careers of jazz greats Fletcher Henderson, Duke Ellington, Cab Calloway, and Lena Horne.
R.E.S.P.E.C.T.: The Legends of Soul
April 11 – 15, 2012
Wednesday – Thursday 7:30 p.m., Friday – Saturday 8:00 p.m., Sunday 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
- Artists:
- Columbus Jazz Orchestra
- Artistic Director, Byron Stripling
- Guest Artists: Chris Pierce, Bobbi (Floyd) Townes
- VENUE:
- Southern Theatre
- Map/Directions
Show Description:
Beg, scream and shout as the CJO pays homage to the legendary figures of soul!
There will be dancing in the streets to the sounds of Atlantic, Stax and Motown and 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.
Under the direction of Mark Donavan, the Columbus Youth Jazz Orchestra (CYJO) is pleased to perform prior to each Swingin’ with the CJO Sunday matinee concert at the Southern Theatre. Comprised of premier players in grades 9-12 from central Ohio and beyond, the CYJO provides opportunities for talented high school age musicians to further their experience in America’s classical music – jazz. Admission to the CYJO performance at 1:00 p.m. is included with each 2:00 p.m. Sunday matinee ticket purchase.
The Swingin’ with the CJO music series is presented by the Westin Columbus with ongoing support from the Ohio Arts Council, the Greater Columbus Arts Council and the Columbus Foundation.
Media support is provided by The Columbus Dispatch, WOSU Public Media and WMNI AM 920.