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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!
Beyond the Blackberry Patch
Concert Sponsors: Lewis & Genevieve Smoot, Sr.; US Bancorp Foundation; Time Warner Cable
March 2 – 3, 2012
Friday – Saturday, 8:00 p.m.
- Venue:
- Lincoln Theatre
- Map/Directions
Show Description:
Take part in the rebirth of the King-Lincoln District with a world premiere performance led by critically-acclaimed trombonist, renowned composer, and jazz ambassador Wycliffe Gordon!
The Blackberry Patch is a folkloric name given to the area on Columbus’ near east side where many settled during the Great Migration. Once known as the Cradle of Jazz, the King-Lincoln District was a hotbed of African American culture. Inspired by the writings of Anna Bishop, “Beyond the Blackberry Patch” is a new commission by world-renowned trombonist/composer Wycliffe Gordon and based on the research of eight neighborhood schools under the theme “King-Lincoln District: Then, Now, Next.” Experience the rebirth of this famous district along with an all-star cast fashioned around the Bobby Floyd Trio including Aaron Diehl and many more homegrown artists!
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 Artist: Ty Taylor
- 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.
Raise Me Up!
May 18 – 19, 2012
Friday – Saturday, 8:00 p.m.
- Artists:
- Columbus Jazz Orchestra
- Artistic Director, Byron Stripling
- Guest Artist: Harmony Project
- Venue:
- Lincoln Theatre
- Map/Directions
Show Description:
Calling all Gleeks! Join the CJO and the Harmony Project for a harmonic convergence of uplifting, joyous, and highly engaging music.
A stupendous, toe-tapping, model for our community, the Harmony Project embraces the mission of building community through the vehicle of the performing arts. Be sure to warm up your vocal chords for an audience participation sing-a-long – there will be rehearsal time during intermission!
The Jazz Arts Group/Columbus Jazz Orchestra will also partner in service with the Harmony Project in their Project Green Initiative, greening Columbus City Parks and protecting the environment.