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.
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!
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 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!
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!
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.
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!
