Join the Columbus Youth Jazz big bands as they wrap up the spring semester with a concert at the Columbus Metropolitan Library!
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.
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!
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!
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!
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
Jazz Arts Group presents pianist Dawn Clement at Natalie's Grandview in a FREE concert to kick off Jazz Girls Columbus 2025!
Join us for a jam session at Natalie's Grandview led by drummer Zach Compston.
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!
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!
Join us on Sunday, March 9th at 2pm for a free concert featuring our Spring 2025 Columbus Youth Jazz Combos!
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.
The Columbus Youth Jazz (CYJ) Girls Project is a month-long jazz ensemble that celebrates girls who play jazz.
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!
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
Join us for a jam session at Natalie's Grandview led by drummer Zach Compston.
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!
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!
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.
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.
Songs of the Season with the PBJ & Jazz Big Band featuring Rachel Sepulveda on voice!
Songs of the Season with the PBJ & Jazz Big Band featuring Rachel Sepulveda on voice!
Join us for our first PBJ & Jazz of the season with the Whirlybirds!
Join us for our first PBJ & Jazz of the season with the Whirlybirds!
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.
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.
Come enjoy a FREE afternoon of jazz presented by all our Columbus Youth Jazz Combos at the Columbus Metropolitan Library.
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.
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.
Join us for a jam session at Natalie's Grandview led by drummer Zach Compston.
Our PBJ & Jazz Summer Series closes with Columbus' own Such Sweet Thunder!
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.
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
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
Our PBJ & Jazz Summer Series with the legendary Bobby Floyd Trio and trumpet extraordinaire Byron Stripling!
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,
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
Our PBJ & Jazz Summer Series featuring Latin Grooves with Will Strickler!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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
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!
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!
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!
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
Our PBJ & Jazz Summer Series returns to the Topiary Park with the PBJ & Jazz Big Band!
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!
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!
Join us for a high-energy, interactive jazz experience that the whole family will enjoy at Land Grant's Strawberry Jam!
Join us for a high-energy, interactive jazz experience that the whole family will enjoy at Land Grant's Strawberry Jam!
Join us for the final performance of our Spring 2024 Adult Vocal Workshop led by Rachel Azbell.
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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,
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
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
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)
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 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.
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
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
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
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 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.
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!
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 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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
