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 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 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.
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 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 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!
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!
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.
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
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 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
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 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.
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 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)
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
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 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,
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
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.
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.
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
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
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 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
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
The Columbus Youth Jazz (CYJ) Girls Project is a month-long jazz ensemble that celebrates female and gender expansive students in jazz. During each session, we will develop our skills as an ensemble while exploring jazz repertoire, style, improvisation and more, creating a fun and encouraging space for students to build confidence on their instrument. Led by saxophonist and Columbus City
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
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 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
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
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
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
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.
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, 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,
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
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.
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
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
Join us for the final performance of our Spring 2024 Adult Vocal Workshop led by Rachel Azbell.
