In 1992, Jazz Arts Group celebrated its 20th anniversary with a myriad of guest artists at the Battelle Auditorium including Terry Gibbs, Maynard Ferguson, James Moody, Harold Jones and Norris Turney, and Anita O’Day. At the Palace Theatre the band featured Frankie Laine, Rosemary Clooney, Helen Forrest and Buddy DeFranco. JAG traditions including “The Count and the Duke” and the Kenton tribute return as well.

Season Sponsors: Nationwide Insurance, Grange Insurance, Kroger, Schmidt Enterprises, Ohio Arts Council, and Greater Columbus Arts Council

FRANKIE LAINE

Featuring Jeanette Williams

Big Band At The Palace Series
September 26, 1992 | Palace Theatre

Concert Sponsor: Nationwide Insurance

Only a handful of performers have demonstrated the lasting appeal to weather fads and trends over the years. With the 1947 recording of That’s My Desire to the 1970’s hit You Gave Me a Mountain, Frankie Laine has been such an artist. His gold record hits include Mule Train, That Lucky Old Sun, Jezebel, and I Believe, plus film hits High Noon, In The Cool, Cool, Cool of the Evening, and TV’s Rawhide. You heard many more favorites! Program selections were announced from the stage.

 

 

Performers:
Artistic Director – Ray Eubanks

Musical Conductor – Jimmy Namaro

Saxophones
Burdette Green, Sonny McBroom, Jim Staten, Byron Rooker, Steve Genteline

Trombones
Tom Dale, Gary Carney, Pat Lewis, Mark Greenwood

Trumpets
Wes Orr, Jerry Kaye, Bob Birkhimer, Bob Everhart, Ray Eubanks

Rhythm Section
Hank Marr – Piano | Al Berry – Bass | Bob Breithaupt – Drums | Stan Smith – Guitar

 

SWING IS THE THING

Featuring Terry Gibbs and Kelly Crum Delaveris

Big Band At Battelle Series
October 28-November 1, 1992 | Battelle Memorial

Concert Sponsor: Schmidt Enterprises

Grammy Award winner and vibist extraordinaire Terry Gibbs joined JAG for our 20th anniversary opener. He led the finest band of the 50’s and fronted JAG for our ’88 season opener. You heard great standards by Gershwin, Porter, and Rodgers arranged by titans of the West Coast music business, topped off by Mr. Gibbs and his electrifying vibes playing and marvelous humor. Selections included: Someone To Watch Over Me, Old Man River, Autumn Leaves, Hank’s Idea, You’d Be So Nice To Come Home To, With A Song In My Heart, How Insensitive, My Favorite Things, Sweet Georgia Brown, You Took Advantage Of Me, You Go To My Head, Opus One, Softly As In A Morning Sunrise, Playing The Field, Too Close For Comfort, The Song Is You, Avalon, Fat Man, Airmail Special, What’s New, and I Got Rhythm.

Performers:
Artistic Director – Ray Eubanks

Saxophones
Burdette Green, Sonny McBroom, Michael Cox, Byron Rooker, Steve Genteline

Trombones
Tom Dale, Gary Carney, Pat Lewis, Ola Hanson

Trumpets
Wes Orr, Jerry Kaye, Bob Birkhimer, Bob Everhart, Ben Huntoon

Rhythm Section
Hank Marr – Piano | Al Berry – Bass | Bob Breithaupt – Drums

 

MAYNARD FERGUSON

Featuring Tia Harris Roseboro

Big Band At Battelle Series
December 2-6, 1992 | Battelle Memorial

Concert Sponsor: Grange Insurance

Hold on to your seats because he’s back! What can we say?! Maynard! Maynard! Maynard! Jim Rupp joins the band on drums. Selections included: Along Came Betty, The Drum Squad, Minor Skirmishes, Just Friends, Lovers, Sweet Georgia Brown, Louisiana Sunday Afternoon, Caught A Touch Of Your Love, Do Nothin’ Till You Hear From Me, Blue Birdland, Brazil, That’s My Desire, Get It To Go, Take The “A” Train, I Can’t Get Started, Geller’s Cellar, Birdland, Three More Foxes, and Hit Medley (MacArthur Park, Maria, Chameleon, Hey Jude, Gonna Fly Now).

 

 

Performers:
Artistic Director – Ray Eubanks

Saxophones
Burdette Green, Sonny McBroom, Michael Cox, Byron Rooker, Art Silva

Trombones
Tom Dale, Gary Carney, Pat Lewis, Jim Masters

Trumpets
Wes Orr, Dean Congin, Chris Young, Bob Everhart

Rhythm Section
Hank Marr – Piano | Al Berry – Bass | Jim Rupp – Drums | Steve Grier – Congas

 

ROSEMARY CLOONEY

Big Band At The Palace Series
January 16, 1993 | Palace Theatre

Concert Sponsor: Chase Bank (previously Bank One)

Back by popular demand! Rosemary was the singing sensation of the 50’s (Come-On-A My House, Hey There, Tenderly, This Old House). In the 80’s, she made a strong comeback with her Broadway smash Four Girls Four show, and her album, Girl Singer, has risen to the top of the Billboard charts. Program selections were announced from the stage.

Performers:
Artistic Director – Ray Eubanks

Musical Director – John Oddo

Saxophones
Burdette Green, Sonny McBroom, Michael Cox, Byron Rooker, Steve Genteline

Trombones
Tom Dale, Gary Carney, Pat Lewis, Ola Hanson

Trumpets
Wes Orr, Bob Birkhimer, Jerry Kaye, Bob Everhart

Rhythm Section
Hank Marr – Piano | Doug Richeson – Bass | Bob Breithaupt – Drums

 

SAXOPHONE SENSATION

Featuring James Moody and Cynthia Blair

Big Band At Battelle Series
February 17-21, 1993 | Battelle Memorial

Concert Sponsor: Nationwide Insurance

A legend, bona fide and unqualified. Woodwind virtuoso James Moody joined us for a MID-WINTER JAZZ BONANZA. In the late 40’s Moody made his reputation as a sideman with Dizzy Gillespie. He had been a world traveler ever since, frequently reuniting with Gillespie for international tours. This was his first appearance in Columbus in almost 20 years. Selections included: There Will Never Be Another You, All The Things You Are, Body And Soul, Back Home Again In Indiana, I Can’t Get Started, Scrapple From The Apple, ‘Round Midnight, Sister Sadie, Ornithology, A Night In Tunisia, Talkin’ Bout You, Travelin’, Light, Cry Me A River, and ‘Deed I Do.

 

Performers:
Artistic Director – Ray Eubanks

Saxophones
Burdette Green, Sonny McBroom, Michael Cox, Byron Rooker, Steve Genteline

Trombones
Tom Dale, Gary Carney, Pat Lewis, Ola Hanson

Trumpets
Wes Orr, Bob Birkhimer, Jerry Kaye, Bob Everhart, Dean Congin

Rhythm Section
Hank Marr – Piano | Doug Richison – Bass | Bob Breithaupt – Drums | Steve Grier– Congas

THE COUNT AND THE DUKE: BUDDY, WOODY, AND OTHERS OF NOTE

Featuring Harold Jones and Norris Turney
Big Band At Battelle Series
March 24-28, 1993 | Battelle Memorial

Concert Sponsor: Huntington Bank

You asked for it and here it is! We added a delicious stew to our usual mid-winter event to include the music of Buddy Rich and Woody Herman. Harold Jones and Norris Turney were our featured guests. Selections included: Lazy Bird, Four Brothers, La Fiesta, Conga Brava, The Star-Crossed Lovers (From “Such Sweet Thunder”), Clarinet Lament, Don’t Get Around Much Anymore, Happy Go Lucky Local (From “The Deep South Suite”), Alright, OK, You Win, The Comeback, Don’t Push Don’t Pull, Roll ‘Em Pete, Cute, Shiny Stockings, Basie, Mambo Inn, Whirly Bird, and Lil’ Darlin’.

Performers:
Artistic Director – Ray Eubanks

Saxophones
Burdette Green, Sonny McBroom, Michael Cox, Byron Rooker, Steve Genteline

Trombones
Tom Dale, Gary Carney, Pat Lewis, Ola Hanson

Trumpets
Wes Orr, Bob Birkhimer, Jerry Kaye, Bob Everhart, Dean Congin

Rhythm Section
Hank Marr – Piano | Doug Richison – Bass | Bob Breithaupt – Drums | Derek DiCenzo– Guitar

 

ANITA O’DAY – KENTON XIII

Big Band At Battelle Series
April 28-May 2, 1993 | Battelle Memorial

Concert Sponsor: Kroger

John Wilson of the New York Times called her, “one of the greatest singers of this or any time.” We could hardly wait to tell you about this one. Selections included: Artistry in Rhythm, A Little Minor Booze, Youngblood, Eager Beaver, Painted Rhythm, In A Lighter Vein, Interlude, Southern Scandal, Chiapas, Granada Smoothie, 23° N – 82° W, and Fascinating Rhythm.

Performers:
Artistic Director – Ray Eubanks

Saxophones
Burdette Green, Sonny McBroom, Michael Cox, Byron Rooker, Steve Genteline

Trombones
Tom Dale, Gary Carney, Pat Lewis, Ola Hanson, Kevin Peters

Trumpets
Wes Orr, Bob Birkhimer, Jerry Kaye, Bob Everhart, Ben Huntoon

Rhythm Section
Peter Larson – Piano | Al Berry – Bass | Bob Breithaupt – Drums | Steve Grier– Congas

 

A SALUTE TO BENNY GOODMAN

Featuring Buddy DeFranco and Connie Haines

Big Band At The Palace Series
May 22, 1993 | Palace Theatre

Concert Sponsor: Bacardi Breezers

JAG Artistic Director Ray Eubanks said “This will be a night to remember!” Called by many the greatest living jazz clarinetist, Buddy DeFranco led JAG through a program of Benny Goodman instrumental favorites including Let’s Dance, Flyin’ Home, and Sing, Sing, Sing! Program selections were announced from the stage.

Performers:
Artistic Director – Ray Eubanks

Saxophones
Burdette Green, Sonny McBroom, Jim Staten, Byron Rooker, Steve Genteline

Trombones
Tom Dale, Gary Carney, Pat Lewis, Ola Hanson

Trumpets
Wes Orr, Bob Birkhimer, Bob Everhart, Dean Congin

Rhythm Section
Jim Luellen – Piano | Al Berry – Bass | Bob Breithaupt – Drums