In the 1997-1998 season, the Columbus Jazz Orchestra presented two series of exciting guest artists. The Capitol Theatre series included Peter Erskine and Kelly Delaveris, Cavril Payne and Carmen Bradford, James Moody and Tia Roseboro, Arturo Sandoval, and Hank Marr with Frank Foster. The Palace Theatre series included Rosemary Clooney, the Four Freshman, Four Aces, and the Ink Spots, and a Broadway concert with Joel Grey.

Season Sponsor: Ohio Arts Council, Greater Columbus Arts Council, and The Columbus Foundation

Swingin’ with the CJO Series Sponsor: The Westin Columbus

Media Partners: The Columbus Dispatch, WOSU, 920 WMNI, 90.5 WCBE, and Sunny 95

Artistic Director Chair Sponsor: Ann & Tom Hoaglin

 

ARTISTRY IN RHYTHM WITH PETER ERSKINE

Featuring Kelly Delaveris

Capitol Theatre Series
October 8-12, 1997 | Capitol Theatre

Concert Sponsor: Key Bank and Wendy’s International, Inc.

Beginning his career with the big bands of Stan Kenton and Maynard Ferguson, Erskine has driven the contemporary bands Weather Report and Steely Dan with his energetic drumming. We dusted off the Kenton library to do a few of Stan’s favorites! Selections included: Artistry Jumps, Opus In Chartreuse, Cherokee, Opus In Pastels, Stompin’ At The Savoy, My Old Flame, Malaguena, Street Scene, A Little Minor Booze, In The Still Of The Night, Bulgaria, All Blues, Amorous Cat, Black Bottom Stomp, September Song, Midnight Sun, The Thrill Is Gone, How High The Moon, Avalon, and Orange Colored Sky.

 

 

Performers:
Artistic Director – Ray Eubanks

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

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

Trumpets
Wes Orr, Bob Everhart, Jerry Kaye, Dean Congin, Lee Savory

Rhythm Section
Hank Marr – Piano | Al Berry – Bass | Derek DiCenzo – Guitar | Bob Breithaupt – Drums | Steve Grier – Percussion

ROSEMARY CLOONEY

Palace Theatre Series
October 31, 1997 | Palace Theatre

Concert Sponsor: Nationwide Insurance

At age 16 she was the featured singer with Tony Pastor’s band. A string of hit singles followed including “Come On A My House” along with a starring role opposite Bing Crosby in the movie White Christmas. Acclaimed as the greatest female singer of the last half century, she was still going strong at the ripe young age of 66. Rosemary Clooney was the perfect beginning for our Palace Season. Program selections were announced from the stage.

 

 

Performers:
Artistic Director – Ray Eubanks

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

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

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

Rhythm Section
Bobby Floyd – Piano | Lou Fischer – Bass | Derek DiCenzo – Guitar | Bob Breithaupt – Drums

Additional Musicians
Joe Cocuzzo – Drums

SALUTE TO SARAH AND ELLA

Featuring Carmen Bradford and Cavril Payne
Capitol Theatre Series
December 3-7, 1997 | Capitol Theatre

Concert Sponsor: Grange Insurance

America’s greatest Ladies of Song remembered by two worthy of the task. Cavril Payne and Carmen Bradford presented the Blues to Irving Berlin and Cole Porter, a star-spangled night in the intimate Capitol Theatre. Selections included: A-Tisket A-Tasket, A Foggy Day, Oh, Lady Be Good, Our Love Is Here To Stay, I’m Beginning To See The Light, I Got It Bad (And That Ain’t Good), Ain’t Misbehavin’, On The Sunny Side Of The Street, Mack The Knife, I Want To Be Happy, Honeysuckle Rose, Them There Eyes, Sweet Georgia Brown, All Of Me, Teach Me Tonight, It Don’t Mean A Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing), Send In The Clowns, Blues In The Night, Drink Muddy Water, and I Get A Kick Out Of You.

 

 

Performers:
Artistic Director – Ray Eubanks

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

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

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

Rhythm Section
Hank Marr – Piano | Lou Fischer – Bass | Bob Breithaupt – Drums

THE FABULOUS FOURS: FOUR FRESHMAN, FOUR ACES, AND THE INK SPOTS

Palace Theatre Series
January 24, 1998 | Palace Theatre

Concert Sponsor: Chase Bank (previously Bank One)

The legacy of over thirty million recordings sold, including Three Coins In A Fountain, Shangri-la, It’s A Blue World, Day By Day, If I Didn’t Care, Java Jive, and Stranger as well as 20 other gold records. You were humming along with every song! Program selections were announced from the stage.

 

 

 

 

Performers:
Artistic Director – Ray Eubanks

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

Trombones
Tom Dale, Ola Hanson, Pat Lewis

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

Rhythm Section
Tim Davis – Piano | Al Berry – Bass | Matt Wagner – Drums

 

 

BEBOP-SHABAM WITH JAMES MOODY

Featuring Tia Roseboro
Capitol Theatre Series
February 25-March 1, 1998 | Capitol Theatre

Concert Sponsor: Huntington Bank
The legendary tenor saxman, jazz comedian and former Dizzy Gillespie sideman, James Moody stepped front and center with an evening that promised exciting music and wonderful humor. Selections included: Brazil, Speak Low, Black Bottom Stomp, At Last, Secret Love, Get Happy, Groovin’ High, ‘Round Midnight, There Will Never Be Another You, Back Home In Indiana, Moody’s Mood For Love, All The Things You Are, Giant Steps, Body And Soul, Pennies, From Heaven, A Night In Tunisia, and Secret Love.

 

 

 

 

Performers:
Artistic Director – Ray Eubanks

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

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

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

Rhythm Section
Hank Marr – Piano | Al Berry – Bass | Derek DiCenzo – Guitar | Bob Breithaupt – Drums | Steve Grier – Percussion

AN EVENING WITH ARTURO SANDOVAL

Capitol Theatre Series
March 25-29, 1998 | Capitol Theatre

Concert Sponsor: Infiniti of Columbus

Grammy Award winner and king of the trumpet, Arturo Sandoval returned by popular demand! He was known as a Latin jazz master and the greatest trumpeter on the planet. Selections included: Brazil, Out Of Nowhere, Ornithology, Something To Live For, Sister Sadie, A Night In Tunisia, Groovin’ High, A Mis Abuelos, Mambo Caliente, Blue Skies, The Nearness Of You, Just Friends, ‘Round Midnight, and I Remember Clifford.

 

Performers:
Artistic Director – Ray Eubanks

Saxophones
Burdette Green, Vince Andrews, Sonny McBroom, Hal Melia, Steve Genteline

Trombones
Tom Dale, Ola Hanson, Jim Masters, Pat Lewis

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

Rhythm Section
Bobby Floyd – Piano | Lou Fischer – Bass | Bob Breithaupt – Drums | Steve Grier – Percussion

FRANKLY MARRVELOUS WITH FRANK FOSTER AND HANK MARR

Featuring Dwight Lenox
Capitol Theatre Series
April 29-May 3, 1998 | Capitol Theatre

Concert Sponsor: Kroger Co.

Hank and Frank! Hank Marr on the B-3 organ and Frank Foster, former Count Basie band leader, on the tenor sax. Selections included: Ala Mode, The One Before This, Dis Hyunh, It’s ‘Bout Time, I Remember Acapulco, Easy Talk, I Thought About You, All Or Nothing At All, My Kind Of Town, Where Or When, Don’t Worry ‘Bout Me, Hip Shakin’, Shiny Stockings, and Told You So.

 

 

Performers:
Artistic Director – Ray Eubanks

Saxophones
Burdette Green, Vince Andrews, Sonny McBroom, Byron Rooker, Steve Genteline

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

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

Rhythm Section
Hank Marr – Piano | Al Berry – Bass | Derek DiCenzo – Guitar | Jim Rupp – Drums

 

BEST OF BROADWAY STARRING JOEL GREY

Featuring Kelly Delaveris
Palace Theatre Series
May 30, 1998 | Palace Theatre

Concert Sponsor: Wolfe Enterprises, Inc.

Very few actors can claim both the Tony and Academy Awards! Joel Grey claimed both with his riveting performance in the stage and film version of Cabaret. He’s also been nominated for the Tony four additional times for roles in George M, Goodbye Charlie, and the smash hit Chicago. Our best season to date closed with more great songs than you can count. Program selections were announced from the stage.

 

 

 

 

Performers: Artistic Director – Ray Eubanks

Musical Director – Jeffrey Klitz

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

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

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

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