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Jazz Academy Adult Vocal Workshop: Final Performance

Natalie's Music Hall & Kitchen: Grandview 945 King Ave., Columbus, OH, United States

Join the Jazz Arts Group as we celebrate 50 years of jazz in Columbus! This concert will feature Jazz Academy Adult Vocal Workshop participants under the direction of Jasmine Spitzer and a professional rhythms section at Natalie's Grandview on May 31st at 8:00 p.m. Make sure to reserve your seat in advance! The Jazz Academy Adult Vocal Workshop is a

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Jazz Academy Vocal Workshop Week 2 Final Performance

Long Street Studio 300 E Long St, Columbus, OH, United States

The Jazz Academy Vocal Workshop is a yearly summer camp for youth jazz vocalists in grades 7-12. Students rehearse in our Jazz Academy and learn the ins and outs of jazz singing with a professional rhythm section through performance of beloved songs from the Great American Songbook.

Wes Bound: Exclusive Documentary Screening

Jazz Academy 769 E. Long St,, Columbus, OH, United States

You're invited to the Jazz Academy for a special film screening of “Wes Bound: The Genius of Wes Montgomery”. This film screening will accompany our September 28th Jazz at the Lincoln event, “Wes at 100”, and will include a meet and greet and Q&A with Robert Montgomery (son of guitarist Wes Montgomery), Rob Dixon (Artistic Director, Indianapolis Jazz Foundation), and Julia Whitehead (Executive

The Beat Goes On

Columbus Metropolitan Library Main Branch 96 South Grant Avenue, Columbus, OH, United States

Join us for a FREE celebration of 50 years with your Columbus Jazz Orchestra!

Community Jazz: Derek DiCenzo Quartet

Long Street Studio 300 E Long St, Columbus, OH, United States

DiCenzo has been a mainstay on the Columbus music scene for over 30 years. A gifted jazz guitarist, DiCenzo can be heard playing piano, bass, steel drum, organ and the accordion as well. Derek has appeared with Monty Alexander, Diane Schuur, RJD2, and the Columbus Jazz Orchestra. He can be heard on recordings by Jim Hall, Charlie Byrd, Monty Alexander,

Swing Sunday

Lincoln Theatre 769 E. Long St,, Columbus, OH, United States

The Columbus Youth Jazz program’s annual Swing Sunday event returns for the 2023-2024 season! This year, Swing Sunday will serve as the premiere event for all four Youth Jazz big bands. – Columbus Youth Jazz Workshop (Zach Compston, director) – Columbus Youth Jazz Ensemble (Jessica Sneeringer, director) – Columbus Youth Jazz Studio (Ryan Hamilton, director) – Columbus Youth Jazz Orchestra

CCJB Final Performance

Capital University E Main St & College Ave, Bexley, United States

The CCJB is a legacy ensemble held in the fall, spring and summer in the Jazz Academy directed by Jess Sneeringer. Consisting of community members from all occupations and backgrounds, the CCJB is a welcoming environment that performs in a variety of venues each season such as Natalie's - Grandview, JazZoo and more. Join the fall edition of the CCJB

Community Jazz: Tony Hagood Trio

Long Street Studio 300 E Long St, Columbus, OH, United States

Join us for an unforgettable evening as Tony Hagood's piano mastery takes center stage, alongside a band featuring some of Columbus’s best. Tony Hagood, a highly accomplished pianist and composer from Westerville, Ohio. A graduate of Capital University with a bachelor's degree in music performance in 2010, Tony has been enthralling audiences all over the world with his musical versatility

Jazz Academy Adult Vocal Workshop Final Performance

Brothers Drake Meadery 26 E 5th Ave, Columbus, OH, United States

Join participants of the fall Jazz Academy Adult Vocal Workshop as they perform their final performance at Brothers Drake Meadery on Friday, November 10th. This concert is free and open to the public, but donations are encouraged to make programs like this continue to happen.

CYJ Vocal Lab Final Performance

Long Street Studio 300 E Long St, Columbus, OH, United States

The CYJ Vocal Lab is a free 8-week group singing experience for vocalists in grades 7-12 directed by Rachel Azbell and Jasmine Spitzer. Join our 15 Columbus Youth Jazz vocalists at Long Street Studio on Thursday, November 16th as they perform their final concert of the semester with a professional rhythm section consisting of Paul Strawser (piano), Dean Hulett (bass)

Community Jazz: Angie Coyle Project

Long Street Studio 300 E Long St, Columbus, OH, United States

The Angie Coyle Project will be performing all original compositions written by Angie Coyle. We want to share this new music with people! The Angie Coyle Project is: Angie Coyle - tenor sax, flute Ben Tweedt - piano Brandon Coleman - guitar Matt Wiles - bass Tom Buckley - drums Zion Sosa - percussion Angie Coyle is a saxophonist, flutist,

CYJ Big Bands Winter Concert

Fort Hayes Metropolitan Education Center 546 Jack Gibbs Boulevard, Columbus, OH, United States

Join the Columbus Youth Jazz big bands as they wrap up the fall semester with a winter concert in Ft. Hayes Metropolitan Education Center's auditorium. This concert will feature: – Columbus Youth Jazz Workshop (Zach Compston, director) – Columbus Youth Jazz Ensemble (Jessica Sneeringer, director) – Columbus Youth Jazz Studio (Ryan Hamilton, director) – Columbus Youth Jazz Orchestra (Mark Donavan,

Holiday Favorites with Milo & Cherie Mannino

Jazz Academy 769 E. Long St,, Columbus, OH, United States

The Jazz Academy Jam Sessions are a community-focused, curated jam session series held the second Tuesday of each month in the Jazz Academy. Jazz musicians of all ages and experience levels are invited to participate in the jam. Each session will have a theme with a list of tunes that will be drawn from. This jam session will be co-led

Jumpin’ JaKs Community Concert

Columbus Metropolitan Library Main Branch 96 South Grant Avenue, Columbus, OH, United States

Step into a winter wonderland of musical delight at the Columbus Metropolitan Library Main Branch at the Jumpin' JaKs Winter Family Concert! This FREE, interactive concert experience is specially designed for preschool-aged children and their families, and will feature some of the greatest hits and favorite activities from our Jumpin' JaKs pre-K program! It's the perfect treat for families seeking

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Masterclass: Jeff Hamilton (Akiko/Hamilton/Kovalcheck Organ Trio)

Lincoln Theatre 769 E. Long St,, Columbus, OH, United States

Join world-renowned drummer Jeff Hamilton with the Akiko/Hamilton/Kovalcheck Organ Trio, as he demonstrates and discusses the powerful B3 Organ Trio. From individual instrument techniques to the ways that the trio works together musically, you’ll be entertained and inspired by this deep dive into the Organ trio.  

Community Jazz: Logan Moore & Jerrod Shackelford Big Band

Long Street Studio 300 E Long St, Columbus, OH, United States

Jerrod and Logan are rising talents as saxophonists and arrangers in the central Ohio area. For this show, they’ve put together an all-star big band to play their own arrangements and compositions, heavily influenced by the music of Stan Kenton, Count Basie, and Terry Gibbs.  Jerrod Shackelford is Columbus's premiere engineer-by-day, musician-by-night. Having performed with jazz and pop legends like

Jazz Academy Jam Session: Famous Groove Tunes

Jazz Academy 769 E. Long St,, Columbus, OH, United States

The Jazz Academy Jam Sessions are a community-focused, curated jam session series held the second Tuesday of each month in the Jazz Academy. Jazz musicians of all ages and experience levels are invited to participate in the jam. Each session will have a theme with a list of tunes that will be drawn from. "Famous Groove Tunes" will be led

Community Jazz: James Gaiters MUV-MeNT!

Long Street Studio 300 E Long St, Columbus, OH, United States

Step into a world of timeless jazz brilliance as tenor saxophone virtuoso, Eddie Bayard, Lovell Bradford - Piano, Dean Hulett - Bass, and band leader James Gaiters - Drums unite to lead an unforgettable jazz quartet. Don't miss the chance to immerse yourself in the legendary sounds of James Gaiters MUV-MeNT! James Gaiters MUV-MeNT Eddie Bayard - Saxophone Lovell Bradford

Jazz Academy Jam Session: The Great Nat King Cole

Jazz Academy 769 E. Long St,, Columbus, OH, United States

The Jazz Academy Jam Sessions are a community-focused, curated jam session series held the second Tuesday of each month in the Jazz Academy. Jazz musicians of all ages and experience levels are invited to participate in the jam. Each session will have a theme with a list of tunes that will be drawn from. This jam session will be led

2024 Columbus City Schools JazzFest

Lincoln Theatre 769 E. Long St,, Columbus, OH, United States

Jazz bands throughout Columbus City Schools have been working hard all year preparing repertoire for the annual Columbus City Schools JazzFest. As their families enjoy a rotation of phenomenal musicians inside the Lincoln Theatre, each band will be upstairs in the Jazz Academy warming up and participating in educational masterclasses to hone their skills as a jazz musician. The entire

Jazz Academy Jam Session: Celebrating Women in Jazz

Jazz Academy 769 E. Long St,, Columbus, OH, United States

The Jazz Academy Jam Sessions are a community-focused, curated jam session series held each month in the Jazz Academy. Jazz musicians of all ages and experience levels are invited to participate in the jam. Each session will have a theme with a list of tunes that will be drawn from. The Celebrating Women in Jazz Jam Session will be held

Community Jazz: Laura Camara

Long Street Studio 300 E Long St, Columbus, OH, United States

Join us for a special evening of music by local award winning vocalist & composer Laura Camara.  Prepare to be taken on a journey through her 20 plus year career featuring Laura's original compositions & arrangements with a wide variety of jazz styles, vocal improvisation and cultural influences from her musical travels across the globe.

CYJ Vocal Lab Final Performance

Columbus Metropolitan Library Main Branch 96 South Grant Avenue, Columbus, OH, United States

Join us for the Columbus Youth Jazz Vocal Lab's final concert, led by Rachel Azbell and Jasmine Spitzer, featuring vocalists from grades 7-12 performing a diverse repertoire of solos and ensemble pieces. This event will take place at the Columbus Main Library Auditorium on Thursday, March 21st at 6 PM, showcasing a semester's work with a professional rhythm section. This

Columbus Youth Jazz Instrumental Lab Final Performance

Club Lincoln 769 E Long Street, Columbus, OH, United States

Join us on Sunday, March 24th at 2pm for a free concert featuring our Columbus Youth Jazz Lab and Columbus Youth Jazz Combos! This free event will take place in the Lincoln Ballroom, located on the 2nd floor of the Lincoln Theatre complex. This project was supported by the Ohio Arts Council, which receives support from the National Endowment for

CYJ Girls Project: Final Performance

Bexley Library 2411 E. Main Street, Bexley, United States

Come celebrate our CYJ Girls Project ensembles at the Bexley Library on April 3rd at 7pm! This FREE concert showcases the skills in jazz improvisation, ensemble techniques, and leadership that our students have been developing. This concert is presented in collaboration with the Capital University Jazz and World Music Festival.

Community Jazz: Turtle Boat

Long Street Studio 300 E Long St, Columbus, OH, United States

FREE | April 4 | Long Street Studio   The name 'Turtle Boat' is derived from the Geobukseon of the Joseon Dynasty, and represents a yearning to be free of externally-imposed isolation, and a wrath towards insincerity and apathy everywhere. The group utilizes improvisational vehicles written by Abhilasha Chebolu with additional contributions from saxophonist Alex Burgoyne. Though diverse in experience,

Jazz Academy Jam Session: Sonny Side Up

Jazz Academy 769 E. Long St,, Columbus, OH, United States

The Jazz Academy Jam Sessions are a community-focused, curated jam session series held the second Tuesday of each month in the Jazz Academy. Jazz musicians of all ages and experience levels are invited to participate in the jam. Each session will have a theme with a list of tunes that will be drawn from. This jam session will be led

Jazz Girls Columbus

Jazz Academy 769 E. Long St,, Columbus, OH, United States

Jazz Girls Columbus, under the direction of the 2024 Artistic Director Nadje Noordhuis, is a free educational event for girls and gender expansive youth in middle and high school, individuals that are currently in college music programs, and all Ohio music educators. We accept ALL instruments and vocalists (traditional and non-traditional). This event includes full ensemble sessions, sectionals, faculty performance,

CCJB Final Performance

The CCJB is a legacy ensemble held in the fall, spring and summer in the Jazz Academy directed by Jess Sneeringer. Consisting of community members from all occupations and backgrounds, the CCJB is a welcoming environment that performs in a variety of venues each season such as Natalie's - Grandview, JazZoo and more. Join the spring edition of the CCJB

Community Jazz: The Jerry Powell Experience

Long Street Studio 300 E Long St, Columbus, OH, United States

FREE | May 2 | Long Street Studio   The Jerry Powell Experience is a high energy premiere R&B/Neo-Soul/Fusion Band based out of Columbus. An active multi-style drummer, Jerry Powell is one of the most sought-after drummers in the Columbus and Detroit music scenes. In addition to performance, he is an active percussion educator in central Ohio.

Columbus Youth Jazz Final Concert

Columbus Metropolitan Library Main Branch 96 South Grant Avenue, Columbus, OH, United States

Our nationally renowned Columbus Youth Jazz (CYJ) program wraps up the spring semester in a performance at the Columbus Metropolitan Library featuring all four big bands. Come see the CYJ Workshop, Ensemble, Studio, and Orchestra showcase the repertoire they have been developing this semester and their skills in improvisation and jazz style. We will have a suggested donation for entry

Jazz Academy Jam Session: The Art of the Bossa Nova

Jazz Academy 769 E. Long St,, Columbus, OH, United States

The Jazz Academy Jam Sessions are a community-focused, curated jam session series held the second Tuesday of each month in the Jazz Academy. Jazz musicians of all ages and experience levels are invited to participate in the jam, as well as community members who wish to watch. Each session will have a theme with a list of tunes that will

Jazz Academy On Tour: Strawberry Jam

Land Grant Brewing Company 424 W Town St, Columbus, OH

Join us for a high-energy, interactive jazz experience that the whole family will enjoy at Land Grant's Strawberry Jam!

Jazz Academy On Tour: Strawberry Jam

Land Grant Brewing Company 424 W Town St, Columbus, OH

Join us for a high-energy, interactive jazz experience that the whole family will enjoy at Land Grant's Strawberry Jam!

Jazz Academy On Tour: Westerville Library

Westerville Library 126 S State St, Westerville, OH

The Jazz Academy on Tour band is returning to a library near YOU this summer! Join us for a high-energy, interactive jazz experience that the whole family will enjoy!

Jazz Academy On Tour: CML New Albany

CML New Albany Branch 200 Market Street, New Albany, OH

The Jazz Academy on Tour band is returning to a library near YOU this summer! Join us for a high-energy, interactive jazz experience that the whole family will enjoy!

PBJ & Jazz: Big Band

Topiary Park 480 East Town Street, Columbus, OH, United States

Our PBJ & Jazz Summer Series returns to the Topiary Park with the PBJ & Jazz Big Band!

Jazz Academy On Tour: Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival

Creekside Jazz & Blues Festival 117 Mill Street, Gahanna, OH, United States

The Jazz Academy on Tour band returns to the Gahanna Creekside Blues & Jazz Fest! Join us at the Children's Stage for a high-energy, interactive jazz experience the whole family will enjoy!

Jazz Academy On Tour: UAPL Miller Park

Upper Arlington Public Library: Miller Park Branch 1901 Arlington Ave, Columbus, OH

The Jazz Academy on Tour band is returning to a library near YOU this summer! Join us for a high-energy, interactive jazz experience that the whole family will enjoy!

Jazz Academy On Tour: CML Reynoldsburg

CML Reynoldsburg Branch 1402 Brice Road, Reynoldsburg, OH

The Jazz Academy on Tour band is returning to a library near YOU this summer! Join us for a high-energy, interactive jazz experience that the whole family will enjoy!

Jazz Academy On Tour: CML Parsons

CML Parsons Branch 1113 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH

The Jazz Academy on Tour band is returning to a library near YOU this summer! Join us for a high-energy, interactive jazz experience that the whole family will enjoy!

Jazz Academy On Tour: CML Hilliard

CML Hilliard Branch 4500 Hickory Chase Way, Hilliard, OH

The Jazz Academy on Tour band is returning to a library near YOU this summer! Join us for a high-energy, interactive jazz experience that the whole family will enjoy!

Jazz Academy On Tour: CML Southeast

CML Southeast Branch 3980 S Hamilton Rd,, Groveport, OH

The Jazz Academy on Tour band is returning to a library near YOU this summer! Join us for a high-energy, interactive jazz experience that the whole family will enjoy!

Jazz Academy On Tour: CML Dublin

CML Dublin Branch 75 N High Street, Dublin, OH

The Jazz Academy on Tour band is returning to a library near YOU this summer! Join us for a high-energy, interactive jazz experience that the whole family will enjoy!

Jazz Academy On Tour: CML Karl Road

CML Karl Road Branch 5590 Karl Rd, Columbus, OH

The Jazz Academy on Tour band is returning to a library near YOU this summer! Join us for a high-energy, interactive jazz experience that the whole family will enjoy!

PBJ & Jazz: Such Sweet Thunder

Topiary Park 480 East Town Street, Columbus, OH, United States

Our PBJ & Jazz Summer Series closes with Columbus' own Such Sweet Thunder!