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Columbus Youth Jazz Final Concert

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

Join the Columbus Youth Jazz big bands as they wrap up the spring semester with a concert at the Columbus Metropolitan Library!

Columbus Community Jazz Band Spring Concert

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

Join us for an evening of music by two signature ensembles from the Columbus jazz community! This concert will feature the Columbus Community Jazz Band, one of Jazz Arts Group’s signature Jazz Academy programs, and the Capital University Big Band from the Capital University Conservatory of Music.

Hank Marr High School Jazz Award 2025

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

Audition for the 2025 Hank Marr High School Jazz Award and compete for a $500 CASH award and the chance to perform with the Columbus Jazz Orchestra!

PBJ & Jazz: Happy Birthday, Stevie Wonder (11:30 AM)

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

Sing, dance, and clap your hands to the music of soul legend Stevie Wonder, as we gear up to celebrate his 75th birthday next month! Featuring an all-star slate of Columbus musicians, this show will be sure to keep you moving and grooving!

$6.19 – $23.81

PBJ & Jazz: Happy Birthday, Stevie Wonder (10 AM)

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

Sing, dance, and clap your hands to the music of soul legend Stevie Wonder, as we gear up to celebrate his 75th birthday next month! Featuring an all-star slate of Columbus musicians, this show will be sure to keep you moving and grooving!

$6.19 – $23.81

Jazz Girls Columbus

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

Sponsored by Hazel A. and Charles R. Morrow-Jones Jazz Girls Columbus, 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, interactive jazz

Dawn Clement

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

Jazz Arts Group presents pianist Dawn Clement at Natalie's Grandview in a FREE concert to kick off Jazz Girls Columbus 2025!

Jam Session at Natalie’s

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

Join us for a jam session at Natalie's Grandview led by drummer Zach Compston.

PBJ & Jazz: She Swings! with Jasmine Spitzer (11:30 AM)

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

Jasmine Spitzer is one of Columbus’ brightest voices and most engaging educators. Come along with Jasmine and her band to celebrate the contributions of women in jazz from the past and present!

$6.19 – $23.81

PBJ & Jazz: She Swings! with Jasmine Spitzer (10 AM)

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

Jasmine Spitzer is one of Columbus’ brightest voices and most engaging educators. Come along with Jasmine and her band to celebrate the contributions of women in jazz from the past and present!

$6.19 – $23.81

Columbus Youth Jazz Combos Spring Concert

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

Join us on Sunday, March 9th at 2pm for a free concert featuring our Spring 2025 Columbus Youth Jazz Combos!

Columbus Youth Jazz Vocal Lab Spring Concert

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

Join us for the Columbus Youth Jazz Vocal Lab’s spring concert, led by Jasmine Spitzer, featuring vocalists from grades 7-12 performing a diverse repertoire of solos and ensemble pieces.

Columbus Youth Jazz Girls Project 2025

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

The Columbus Youth Jazz (CYJ) Girls Project is a month-long jazz ensemble that celebrates girls who play jazz.

Columbus Youth Jazz In Concert: Ensemble & Workshop

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

The Columbus Youth Jazz program is proud to present two of our Youth Jazz big bands in concert: the Columbus Youth Jazz Ensemble, directed by Jessica Sneeringer, and the Columbus Youth Jazz Workshop, directed by Zach Compston. Join us for this free concert!

2025 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

Jam Session at Natalie’s

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

Join us for a jam session at Natalie's Grandview led by drummer Zach Compston.

PBJ & Jazz: Fo/Mo/Deep (11:30 AM)

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

One of Columbus’ most revered funk/jazz ensembles best known for their fiery live performances, the fo/mo/deep groove is rooted in the experimental school of the 70s… a time when jazz, soul and funk were one and the same!

$6.19 – $23.81

PBJ & Jazz: Fo/Mo/Deep (10 AM)

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

One of Columbus’ most revered funk/jazz ensembles best known for their fiery live performances, the fo/mo/deep groove is rooted in the experimental school of the 70s… a time when jazz, soul and funk were one and the same!

$6.19 – $23.81

Winter Concert

Fort Hayes Metropolitan Education Center - Performing Arts Building 540 Jack Gibbs Boulevard, Columbus, OH

Join the Columbus Youth Jazz big bands as they wrap up the fall semester with a winter concert at Fort Hayes Arts and Academic High School in the auditorium of the Fort Hayes Performing Arts Building.

CYJO at the Southern Theatre | “Home for the Holidays” Opener

Southern Theatre 21 E. Main Street,, Columbus, OH, United States

Come out and see our flagship youth jazz ensemble, the Columbus Youth Jazz Orchestra (CYJO), under the direction of Mark Donavan, open for the Columbus Jazz Orchestra on their Sunday matinee.

PBJ & Jazz: The Whirlybirds (11:30 AM)

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

Join us for our first PBJ & Jazz of the season with the Whirlybirds!

$6.19 – $23.81

PBJ & Jazz: The Whirlybirds (10 AM)

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

Join us for our first PBJ & Jazz of the season with the Whirlybirds!

$6.19 – $23.81

Jazz Academy Night at Natalie’s Grandview

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

Join us for an evening of music by two of Jazz Arts Group’s signature Jazz Academy programs - the Columbus Community Jazz Band, and the Columbus Youth Jazz program.

Jazz Academy Jam Session: Vocal Jazz Classics

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

Join us for a jam session led by vocalist Rachel Sepulveda, highlighting classic vocal jazz tunes from the Great American Songbook and jazz standard repertoire.

Columbus Youth Jazz Combos Concert

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

Come enjoy a FREE afternoon of jazz presented by all our Columbus Youth Jazz Combos at the Columbus Metropolitan Library.

Columbus Youth Jazz Vocal Lab Concert

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

Join our Columbus Youth Jazz Vocal Lab for their Fall Concert at the Columbus Metropolitan Library! This concert is FREE and open to anyone who would like to attend.

Swing Sunday

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

The Columbus Youth Jazz program’s annual Swing Sunday event returns for the 2024-2025 season! This year, Swing Sunday will serve as the premiere event for all four Youth Jazz big bands.

Jam Session at Natalie’s

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

Join us for a jam session at Natalie's Grandview led by drummer Zach Compston.

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!

Jazz Academy Jam Session: Video Game Classics

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

Join us for a jam session led by saxophonist Logan Moore highlighting tunes from classic video games, including pieces from Animal Crossing, Super Mario Brothers, Zelda, Sonic and more.

CCJB Summer Performance

Hinson Amphitheater 170 E Dublin Granville Rd, New Albany

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, the Columbus Metropolitan Library and more. Join the summer edition

Jazz Academy Jam Session: The Music of Billie Holiday

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

Columbus Community Jazz Band Summer Registration

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

The Columbus Community Jazz Band is the chance for anyone who has played an instrument to get back in the swing of things! Led by some of Columbus’ finest musicians, the CCJB performs jazz classics in a fun and engaging environment. This summer we return to making music together in a traditional big band setting, led by trombonist Jessica Sneeringer,

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!

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 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 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 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!

Vocal Workshop Final Concert

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

Spend your afternoon at the Columbus Metropolitan Library with the final performance of the Jazz Academy Vocal Workshop. Catch our vocalists demonstrating their newfound skills learned throughout the week alongside a professional rhythm section. Don't miss out on this showcase of young talent!

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!

Summer Workshop Final Concert

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

Spend your afternoon at the Bexley Public Library with the final performance of the third week of the Columbus Youth Jazz Summer Workshop. Catch our instrumental small groups demonstrating their newfound skills learned throughout the week. It’s a showcase of you talent you won’t want to miss!

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 Jam Session: Study in Brown

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

Summer Workshop Final Concert

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

Spend your afternoon at the Columbus Metropolitan Library with the final performance of the second week of the Columbus Youth Jazz Summer Workshop. Catch our instrumental small groups demonstrating their newfound skills learned throughout the week. It's a showcase of you talent you won't want to miss!

Summer Workshop Final Concert

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

Spend your afternoon at the Columbus Metropolitan Library with the final performance of the first week of the Columbus Youth Jazz Summer Workshop. Catch our instrumental small groups demonstrating their newfound skills learned throughout the week. It's a showcase of you talent you won't want to miss!

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 Jam Session: The Duke Ellington Songbook

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

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: 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!

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: 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 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

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

CYJO at the Southern Theatre | “Rhythm and Grooves” Opener

Southern Theatre 21 E. Main Street,, Columbus, OH, United States

Come out and see our flagship youth jazz ensemble, the Columbus Youth Jazz Orchestra (CYJO), under the direction of Mark Donavan, open for the Columbus Jazz Orchestra on their Sunday matinee. The orchestra’s talented high school musicians further their experience in America’s classical music through a 30-week session during the school year and performances at the Southern Theatre and beyond.

Jazz Academy Adult Vocal Workshop

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

Have you ever dreamed of being the lead singer in a band? Then the Jazz Academy Adult Vocal Workshop is the place for you! Join Jazz Academy teaching artists Jasmine Spitzer and Rachel Azbell alongside a live rhythm section and explore the key components of singing including vocal style and technique, repertoire, band-leading skills and performing with confidence. This workshop

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

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.

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 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

PBJ & Jazz: We Create Jazz Ensemble at 11:30 AM

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

Celebrating Women’s History Month, the We Create Jazz Ensemble brings together some of Ohio’s brightest female jazz musicians for a PBJ & Jazz concert you don’t want to miss! PBJ & Jazz concerts are proudly presented by Grange Insurance. These short and interactive concerts are designed to introduce jazz and American music to young children and their families. Featuring some

$5.00 – $20.00

PBJ & Jazz: We Create Jazz Ensemble at 10 AM

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

Celebrating Women’s History Month, the We Create Jazz Ensemble brings together some of Ohio’s brightest female jazz musicians for a PBJ & Jazz concert you don’t want to miss! PBJ & Jazz concerts are proudly presented by Grange Insurance. These short and interactive concerts are designed to introduce jazz and American music to young children and their families. Featuring some

$5.00 – $20.00

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

CYJS at the Southern Theatre | “And All That Jazz” Opener

Southern Theatre 21 E. Main Street,, Columbus, OH, United States

Come out and see our youth jazz ensemble, the Columbus Youth Jazz Studio (CYJS), under the direction of Ryan Hamilton, open for the Columbus Jazz Orchestra on their Sunday matinee. The CYJ Studio’s talented high school musicians further their experience in America’s classical music through a 30-week session during the school year and have performances at collegiate jazz festivals, the

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

PBJ & Jazz: Terrance Charles Quartet 11:30 AM

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

Join us as we dance to the grooves of the Terrance Charles Quartet at the Lincoln Ballroom! PBJ & Jazz concerts are proudly presented by Grange Insurance. These short and interactive concerts are designed to introduce jazz and American music to young children and their families. Featuring some of Columbus’ finest musicians and ensembles, PBJ & Jazz concerts are the

$5.00 – $20.00

PBJ & Jazz: Terrance Charles Quartet 10 AM

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

Join us as we dance to the grooves of the Terrance Charles Quartet at the Lincoln Ballroom! PBJ & Jazz concerts are proudly presented by Grange Insurance. These short and interactive concerts are designed to introduce jazz and American music to young children and their families. Featuring some of Columbus’ finest musicians and ensembles, PBJ & Jazz concerts are the

$5.00 – $20.00

CYJO at the Southern Theatre | Opening for Nat King Cole & Friends

Southern Theatre 21 E. Main Street,, Columbus, OH, United States

Come out and see our flagship youth jazz ensemble, the Columbus Youth Jazz Orchestra (CYJO), under the direction of Mark Donavan, open for the Columbus Jazz Orchestra on their Sunday matinee. The orchestra’s talented high school musicians further their experience in America’s classical music through a 30-week session during the school year and performances at the Southern Theatre and beyond. The CYJO

PBJ & Jazz: Jon Eshelman Plays Horace Silver

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

We are so excited to present Columbus pianist and organist Jon Eshelman playing the songbook of jazz legend, Horace Silver! PBJ & Jazz concerts are proudly presented by Grange Insurance. These short and interactive concerts are designed to introduce jazz and American music to young children and their families. Featuring some of Columbus’ finest musicians and ensembles, PBJ & Jazz

$5

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

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.  

PBJ & Jazz: Songs of the Season

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

Presenting two traditions in one, we can’t wait to bring you some holiday cheer – big band style – with a performance featuring our very own PBJ & Jazz Big Band! PBJ & Jazz concerts are proudly presented by Grange Insurance. These short and interactive concerts are designed to introduce jazz and American music to young children and their families.

$5

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

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,

CYJO at the Southern Theatre | Opening for Home for the Holidays

Southern Theatre 21 E. Main Street,, Columbus, OH, United States

Come out and see our flagship youth jazz ensemble, the Columbus Youth Jazz Orchestra (CYJO), under the direction of Mark Donavan, open for the Columbus Jazz Orchestra on their Sunday matinee. The orchestra’s talented high school musicians further their experience in America’s classical music through a 30-week session during the school year and performances at the Southern Theatre and beyond. The CYJO

PBJ & Jazz: Jasmine Spitzer Quintet

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

Join us for the first PBJ & Jazz of the fall with the exuberant and energetic Jasmine Spitzer Quintet! PBJ & Jazz concerts are proudly presented by Grange Insurance. These short and interactive concerts are designed to introduce jazz and American music to young children and their families. Featuring some of Columbus’ finest musicians and ensembles, PBJ & Jazz concerts

$5

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)

CYJ Lab Combo Opener Performance for Benny Benack

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

One of our Columbus Youth Jazz Combos, under the direction of Bryan Olsheski performs an opening concert for Benny Benack at the Lincoln Theatre. This group rehearses weekly on Sundays in our Jazz Academy to learn the ins and outs of small group jazz. You must have a ticket to the 8:00pm Jazz at the Lincoln show to attend the

The Music of Horace Silver with Jon Eshelman

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 October 2022-May 2023. 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.

CYJO at the Southern Theatre

Southern Theatre 21 E. Main Street,, Columbus, OH, United States

Come out and see our flagship youth jazz ensemble, the Columbus Youth Jazz Orchestra (CYJO), under the direction of Mark Donavan, open for the Columbus Jazz Orchestra on their Sunday matinee. The orchestra’s talented high school musicians further their experience in America’s classical music through a 30-week session during the school year and performances at the Southern Theatre and beyond. The CYJO

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

Jazz Academy Adult Vocal Workshop

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

Have you ever dreamed of being the lead singer in a band? Then the Jazz Academy Adult Vocal Workshop is the place for you! Join Jazz Academy teaching artists Jasmine Spitzer and Rachel Azbell alongside a live rhythm section and explore the key components of singing including vocal style and technique, repertoire, band-leading skills and performing with confidence. This workshop

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

Soul Station with Bryan Olsheski

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 October 2022-May 2023. 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.

PBJ & Jazz Big Band

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

Our biggest band returns to the PBJ & Jazz stage with more of your favorite tunes! Dance with us as the PBJ & Jazz Big Band swings into the Topiary Park to close out our summer series with a bang!

PBJ & Jazz: Terrance Charles Quartet

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

Join us at 11:00 a.m. for story time at the Columbus Metropolitan Library followed by an hour of free music featuring the Terrance Charles Quartet starting at 12:00 p.m. in the Topiary Park and finish out a jam packed afternoon with an art activity provided by the Columbus Museum of Art!

The Ella Fitzgerald Songbook with Jasmine Spitzer

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 October 2022-May 2023. 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.

CCJB Opener Performance at JazZoo

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium 9990 Riverside Drive,, Powell, United States

The Columbus Community Jazz Band is a longstanding community big band within the Jazz Academy open to people of all ages and experience levels. Led by Jess Sneeringer, the CCJB performs jazz classics in a fun and engaging environment. Join them as they open for the Columbus Jazz Orchestra at JazZoo!

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.

Jazz Academy Vocal Workshop Week 1 Final Performance

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium 9990 Riverside Drive,, Powell, 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.

PBJ & Jazz: Jasmine Spitzer Quintet

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

Join us at 11:00 a.m. for story time at the Columbus Metropolitan Library followed by an hour of free music featuring the Jasmine Spitzer Quintet starting at 12:00 p.m. in the Topiary Park and finish out a jam packed afternoon with an art activity provided by the Columbus Museum of Art!

CYJO Opener Performance at JazZoo

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium 9990 Riverside Drive,, Powell, 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 October 2022-May 2023. 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.

Trad Jazz with Logan Moore

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 October 2022-May 2023. 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.

Kind of Blue with Terrance Farmer

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 October 2022-May 2023. 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.

PBJ & Jazz: New Basics Brass Band

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

Join us at the Topiary Park with the New Basics Brass Band to kick off our summer PBJ & Jazz series! Meet us at the Columbus Metropolitan Library at 11:00 a.m. for story time followed by an hour of free music starting at 12:00 p.m. in the Topiary Park and finish out a jam packed afternoon with an art activity provided by the Columbus Museum of Art!