Are You Ready for City Lights?
In their 23rd season, the Columbus Jazz Orchestra presented music that you probably grew up with, or maybe the music that you wanted to experience, the same music that launched the careers of Tony Bennett, Duke Ellington, and others. Either way, you did not want to miss any of the CJO’s upcoming performances in the 1995 – 1996 season. As always, the CJO was joined by the biggest names in jazz, big band, swing, blues and more. The CJO played the music that is still making memories.

Season Sponsors: Nationwide Insurance, Huntington Bank, Grange Insurance, Infiniti of Columbus, Kroger, Key Bank (previously Society Bank), The Columbus Foundation, Ohio Arts Council, and Greater Columbus Arts Council

THE JAMAICAN SENSATION: MONTY ALEXANDER

Featuring Monty Alexander, Lynn Seaton, and Louise Salvador

Battelle Series
October 4-8, 1995 | Battelle Memorial

Concert Sponsor: Key Bank (previously Society Bank)

Monty Alexander came back by popular demand, paying tribute to the late, great Nat King Cole with Alexander’s own fiery piano style fueled by Caribbean rhythms. Also featuring the vocal stylings of Louise Salvador. Selections included: Lullaby of Birdland, Black Bottom Stomp, After You’ve Gone, The Lamp is Low, I Want To Be Happy, There Will Never Be Another You, But Beautiful, Hallelujah I Love Him So, Beautiful Love, Sweet Georgia Brown, Look Up, Nat King Cole Medley, Nature Boy, The Reggae-Later, Sly Mongoose, Sweet Lady, To the Ends of the Earth, Too Marvelous for Words, and Walkin’ My Baby Back Home.

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 | Bob Breithaupt – drums | Steve Grier – congas | Derek DiCenzo – guitar

 

AN EVENING WITH DIANE SCHUUR

Palace Theatre Series
October 28, 1995 | Palace Theatre

Concert Sponsor: Nationwide Insurance

What an opening for the CJO’s Palace performances! The five-time Grammy Award winner performed her honored renditions of classical songs inspired by her childhood idols Dinah Washington and Duke Ellington. One of Columbus’ favorite guest artists was back and better than ever! Program selections were announced from the stage.

 

 

Performers:
Artistic Director – Ray Eubanks

Musical Director – Roger Hines

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

Rhythm Section
Hank Marr – piano | Al Berry – bass | Jim Rupp – drums

GERSHWIN ALIVE!

Featuring Richard Lopez, Michele Horsefield-Carney, Jeanette Williams, Mary McClendon, and Cornell Wylie

Battelle Series
November 29-December 3, 1995 | Battelle Memorial

Concert Sponsor: Grange Insurance

The CJO welcomed Richard Lopez as we paid tribute to the great George Gershwin! The CJO swung through your favorite Gershwin classics in style with the help of Michele Horsefield-Carney. This was possibly your only chance to hear our version of Rhapsody in Blue; did you know it was originally written for big band? The CJO was also joined by Jeanette Williams, Mary McClendon, and Cornell Wylie for a jazz vocal version of “Porgy & Bess.” Selections included: Strike Up the Band, I Got Rhythm, Lady, Be Good!, Fascinating Rhythm, S’Wonderful, Nice Work (If You Can Get It), How Long Has This Been Going On?, Love Walked In, Selections from Porgy and Bess, and Rhapsody in Blue (the original 1924 version).

Performers:
Artistic Director – Ray Eubanks

 

Saxophones
Burdette Green, Rob Foster, Sonny McBroom, Byron Rooker, Steve Genteline

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

Trumpets

Wes Orr, Bob Everhart, Bob Birkhimer, Jerry Kaye, Derry Congin

Rhythm Section
Hank Marr – piano | Al Berry – bass | Bob Breithaupt – drums | Derek DiCenzo – guitar/banjo

 

 

BROADWAY NIGHTS

Featuring Maureen McGovern

Palace Theatre Series
January 13, 1996 | Palace Theatre

Concert Sponsor: Chase Bank (previously Bank One)

“Encore! Encore!” was yelled as McGovern left the stage of her previous performance with the CJO, two seasons ago! Mel Tormé’s favorite singer was back with more Gershwin and Broadway tunes and had you humming, belting, and tapping your toes all the way home. Program selections were announced from the stage.

Performers:
Artistic Director – Ray Eubanks

Musical Director – Gail Deadrick

Drums – Steve Houghton

Saxophones
Burdette Green, Rob Foster, Sonny McBroom, Byron Rooker, Steve Genteline

Trombones
Tom Dale, Ola Hanson, Mark Greenwood, Pat Lewis

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

Rhythm Section
Bobby Floyd – piano | Al Berry – bass | Matt Wagner – drums | Dean Appleman – percussion

BIG BAD BAND!

Featuring Clark Terry

Battelle Series
February 21-25, 1996 | Battelle Memorial

Concert Sponsor: Huntington Bank

You joined the CJO as they celebrated the legendary Clark Terry’s 75th birthday. Terry was our very first guest artist over 20 years prior and had spent an incredible 60 years wowing music lovers with his amazing trumpet! Selections included: Carnival, Big Bad Band, Come Sunday, C.T. Express, Cherry, On the Trail, Mine Too, Once I Loved, Sheba, The Shell Game, Tee Pee Time, Terry’s Delight, Take the “A” Train, The Stroller, Stacked Deck, Just Squeezed Me, and Mumbles Returns.

 

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, Dean Congin

Rhythm Section
Hank Marr – piano | Al Berry – bass | Bob Breithaupt – drums | Derek DiCenzo – guitar | Steve Grier – percussion

BENNY RIDES AGAIN!

Featuring Buddy DeFranco and Kelly Crum Delaveris
Special Event
March 2, 1996 | Battelle Memorial

Concert Sponsor: Key Bank (previously Society Bank)

In this concert, the Columbus Jazz Orchestra paid a tribute to the great Benny Goodman featuring a collection of typical Benny Goodman Orchestra standards as well as other big band standards from Let’s Dance to In the Mood. Along with phenomenal big band arrangements the CJO was joined by the amazing Buddy DeFranco, who played on behalf of Benny, and Kelly Crum Delaveris, a CJO audience favorite. Selections included: Let’s Dance, Blue Skies, Swingtime in the Rockies, Moonglow, Sing, Sing, Sing, Speak Low, September Song, In the Mood, Opus in Chartreuse, Goodbye, Mission to Moscow, Why Was I Born?, and Clarinet á lá King.

 

Performers:
Artistic Director – Ray Eubanks

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

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 | Bob Breithaupt – drums

BIG BAND LATIN

Featuring Tito Puente, John Rodriguez, and Jose Madera

Battelle Series
March 20-24, 1996 | Battelle Memorial

Concert Sponsor: Infiniti of Columbus

You did not want to miss the first appearance of the Latin legend that is the amazing Tito Puente as he knocked us out with his own brand of Latin jazz and percussion! Selections included: Ran Kan Kan, Ah! Ah!, Esy, Fiesta a la King, El Rey del Timbal, Mambo Gozon, Picadillo, Oye Comova, Palladium Days, Machito Forever, Mambo Diablo, and Para Los Rumberos.

Performers:

Artistic Director – Ray Eubanks

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

Trombones
Tom Dale, Ola Hanson, Mark Greenwood, Pat Lewis

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

Rhythm Section
Joe Hunter – piano | Lou Fischer – bass | Bob Breithaupt – drums

 

SWING THAT MUSIC

Featuring Hank Marr, Herb Ellis, and Tia Roseboro

Battelle Series
April 24-28, 1996 | Battelle Memorial

Concert Sponsor: Kroger

True living legends came back to Columbus, including Columbus’ Hank Marr who was the wizard of the keyboard on his Hammond B3 organ and recently bested the best of the big names in the first ever jazz organ shoot-out in Jersey City. Along with guitarist Herb Ellis, who had worked with Jimmy Dorsey, Glen Grey, Oscar Peterson and Ella Fitzgerald, this show was not to be missed! Selections included: Splanky, The Kid from Red Bank, Lil’ Darlin’, Willow Weep for Me, Secret Love, Detour Ahead, Easter Parade, Easy Talk, The One Before This, This Here (Dis Hyunh), Ala Mode, I Thought About You, I Remember Acapulco, Back at the Chicken Shack, Sister Sadie, Sweet Nancy, It’s ‘Bout Time, Soul Eyes, and Amazing Grace.

Performers:
Artistic Director – Ray Eubanks

Saxophones
Burdette Green, Michael Cox, Sonny McBroom, Gene Walker, Steve Genteline

Trombones
Tom Dale, Ola Hanson, Gary Carney, Pat Lewis
Trumpets
Wes Orr, Bob Everhart, Bob Birkhimer, Jerry Kaye, Lee Savory

Rhythm Section
Al Berry – bass | Bob Breithaupt – drums | Jim Rupp – drums

 

A TRIBUTE TO STAN KENTON

Featuring John Von Ohlen and Mary Ellen Tanner

Special Event
May 4, 1996 | Battelle Memorial

Concert Sponsor: Key Bank (previously Society Bank)

The Columbus Jazz Orchestra presented a one night tribute to Stan Kenton with guests John Von Ohlen and Mary Ellen Tanner. Selections included: Artistry in Rhythm, Eager Beaver, In a Lighter Vein, My Old Flame, A Little Minor Booze, Jump For Joe, The Big Chase, Opus In Chartreuse, Lullaby of Birdland, Black Coffee, Across The Alley From The Alamo, Midnight Sun, The Thrill Is Gone, and Intermission Riff.

Performers:
Artistic Director – Ray Eubanks

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

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 | Bob Breithaupt – drums

THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK

Featuring Toni Tennille, Jon Faddis, Kevin Winard, and Scott Lavender

Palace Theatre Series
May 18, 1996 | Palace Theatre

Concert Sponsor: Wolfe Enterprises, Inc.
Three critically acclaimed big band albums have changed Toni’s direction from her pop days with The Captain & Tennille. She had gone back to her musical roots as a devotee of Carmen McRae, Ella Fitzgerald, and Sarah Vaughn. Jon Faddis on the trumpet also joined the orchestra—the high flying music of Dizzy Gillespie was revisited! Program selections were announced from the stage.

 

Performers:

Artistic Director – Ray Eubanks

Musical Director – Matt Catingub

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

Trombones
Tom Dale, Ola Hanson, Mark Greenwood, Pat Lewis

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

Rhythm Section
Hank Marr – piano | Lou Fischer – bass | Bob Breithaupt – drums | Steve Grier – percussion