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JazZoo: Jazz Meets Tap

Columbus Zoo 4850 West Powell Road,, Powell, OH, United States

Experience a fusion of rhythm and soul like never before as "Jazz Meets Tap" brings together the extraordinary talents of vocalist Phil Clark and dancer Leo Manzari alongside your Columbus Jazz Orchestra in an electrifying concert that will leave you in awe. Get ready to witness the dynamic collaboration of two artistic powerhouses as they ignite the stage with their unparalleled skills and undeniable charisma at the Columbus Zoo!

JazZoo: The Great American Songbook

Columbus Zoo 4850 West Powell Road,, Powell, OH, United States

Be enchanted with Your Columbus Jazz Orchestra as we explore the melodies of the Great American Songbook featuring the exceptional musical talents of Dave Powers and Bobby Floyd. Join us for an unforgettable evening of classic American tunes that have stood the test of time, performed by two Columbus virtuosos who are renowned for their mastery of jazz and blues.

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!

JazZoo: Sisters of Swing

Columbus Zoo 4850 West Powell Road,, Powell, OH, United States

Join us at the Columbus Zoo as we celebrate the timeless era of swing featuring your Columbus Jazz Orchestra and sensational Columbus vocalists Rachel Azbell, Kelly Delaveris, and Sydney McSweeney. With the legacies of Gershwin, Porter, and so many more, you are guaranteed to swing the night away!

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.

JazZoo: Swingin’ The Blues

Columbus Zoo 4850 West Powell Road,, Powell, OH, United States

Get ready to swing under the stars with "Swingin' the Blues" featuring the phenomenal Miche Braden and your Columbus Jazz Orchestra at JazZoo! Featuring classic swing tunes, soulful blues, and the mesmerizing voice of Miche Braden, this concert promises to be an unforgettable experience for all!

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.

Smooth Jazz for a Hot Summer Night with Nelson Rangell

Smooth Jazz for a Hot Summer Night with Nelson Rangell

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

The critically acclaimed jazz saxophone and flute virtuoso, Nelson Rangell, joins the CJO for a night of incredible jazz – both cool and hot!Jazziz magazine writes that Nelson Rangell is “an artist of depth, a master of song, and an improviser non pareil.”

$35

Dave Powers & Friends

Dave Powers & Friends

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

Columbus’ favorite piano man is joined by the CJO plus his favorite guest performers for a one of a kind al fresco musical party.

$35
Maurice Hines Sings Nat King Cole & Sinatra

Maurice Hines Sings Nat King Cole & Sinatra

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

In reviewing Maurice Hines’ October 2019 season opener with the Columbus Jazz Orchestra at the Southern Theatre, Columbus Dispatch music reviewer, Peter Tonguette, called Maurice Hines “marvelous beyond words.”

$35

Classic Soul & Pop Hits

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

Vocal powerhouse and former “Sounds of Blackness” lead singer, Quan Howell, and Columbus’s favorite singer-pianist, Dave Powers, perform the songs of Billy Joel, Elton John, Al Green, and more in this final concert of the CJO’s 2018 JazZoo concert series.

$35

Sinatra & Friends

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

Guest vocalists, Phil Clark and Helen Welch, sing and the CJO swings the classic tunes made famous by Frank Sinatra and his contemporaries.

$35

The Best of Bobby Floyd

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

Vocalist Carmen Bradford opens the Great American Songbook to reveal timeless classics, plus heartfelt pop and soul favorites in this JazZoo 2018 opening night concert.

$35

Swingin’ & Singin’ the American Songbook

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

Vocalist Carmen Bradford opens the Great American Songbook to reveal timeless classics, plus heartfelt pop and soul favorites in this JazZoo 2018 opening night concert.

$35

JazZoo – Rock and Jazz Hits of The ‘70s & ‘80s

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

Jump into the hot tub time machine and travel to the ‘70s and ‘80s for some of the biggest rock-jazz hits of Blood, Sweat & Tears, Chicago, Steely Dan and more featuring Columbus’ own blue-eyed soul man Phil Clark and The Floorwalkers’ front man Jonathan Elliott. To purchase single tickets and tables call the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium at (614)

$35

JazZoo – Basie, Brubeck and Beyond

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

‘Take Five’ with Byron Stripling and the high octane Columbus Jazz Orchestra as they perform classic tunes by Dave Brubeck, Count Basie and others featuring up-and-coming jazz vocalist Lena Seikaly and Columbus’ favorite singer/pianist Dave Powers. To purchase single tickets and tables call the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium at (614) 724-3485 or (800) MONKEYS, or go online to the Columbus

$35

JazZoo – The Ultimate American Songbook

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

Songs by George Gershwin, Richard Rodgers and Cole Porter from beloved Broadway shows and classic movie musicals come to life on this concert featuring one of Columbus’s favorite songbirds, Kelly Crum Delaveris, and the high-spirited high jinx of xylophone virtuoso Ian Finkel. Arrive early for a pre-show performance by Opera Columbus stars soprano, Kimberly Monzon, bass-baritone, Carlos Monzon, and pianist,

$35

JazZoo – Sing, Sing, Swing

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

Your favorite swing era hits by Stan Kenton, Count Basie, Duke Ellington and more performed as only your Columbus Jazz Orchestra can featuring red-hot solos by your favorite CJO musicians along with special guest Chuck Redd on vibraphone. To purchase single tickets and tables call the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium at (614) 724-3485 or (800) MONKEYS, or go online to

$35

JazZoo — Sounds of the ’70s

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

“Sounds of the '70s” featuring guest vocalist Helen Welch Classic '70s sounds fill the air with the Columbus Jazz Orchestra and special guest vocalist Helen Welch performing unforgettable tunes by Burt Bacharach, The Carpenters, Elton John and more in this final 2016 JazZoo concert. To purchase single tickets and tables call the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium at (614) 724-3485 or (800) MONKEYS,

$30
JazZoo Big Band Classics

JazZoo — Big Band Classics

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

“Big Band Classics” featuring guest vocalist Dee Daniels Count Basie, Tommy Dorsey, Duke Ellington and Benny Goodman gave “big band” its unmistakable sound.  Now the Columbus Jazz Orchestra continues the tradition with a program of classic big band tunes and arrangements showcasing the sensational instrumentalists in the orchestra and the outstanding four-octave range of guest vocalist Dee Daniels. To purchase

$30

JazZoo — A Hand Full of Keys: A Piano Extravaganza

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

“A Hand Full of Keys: A Piano Extravaganza” featuring keyboardists Bobby Floyd, Dave Powers and Micah Thomas.   Many call the piano the king of instruments.  It can bebop, boogie-woogie, honky-tonk and serenade us.  And it will do it all when a trio of outstanding guest keyboardists take center stage to "tickle the ivories" with the Columbus Jazz Orchestra in

$30

JazZoo — Bessie Smith, B.B. King & The Blues

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

“Bessie Smith, B.B. King & the Blues” featuring guest vocalist Miche Braden   The Columbus Jazz Orchestra is joined by powerful guest vocalist Miche Braden for "Bessie Smith, B.B. King & the Blues," celebrating the lasting legacy of two all-time blues greats -- Bessie Smith and B.B. King -- in this opening concert of the 2016 JazZoo Concert Series.   To

$30