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Columbus Youth Jazz Final Performance

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

Our nationally renowned Columbus Youth Jazz (CYJ) program wraps up the fall 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. This two hour performance is free and open

Holiday Classics with Logan Moore

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

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.

Community Jazz: Jasmine Spitzer Quintet

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

The Jasmine Spitzer Quintet was born out of a need for new. Jasmine seeks out tunes that aren’t found in the traditional canon of jazz standards, instead searching out modern compositions that still pay tribute to the rich history of this art form. The Jasmine Spitzer Quintet believes that jazz is a highly collaborative means of musical communication in which

PBJ & Jazz Songs of the Season: PBJ & Jazz Big Band

Club Lincoln 769 E Long Street, Columbus, OH

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 with special guest, vocalist Jasmine Spitzer!   PBJ & Jazz concerts are proudly presented by Grange Insurance. These short and interactive concerts are designed to introduce jazz and American

$5

Jumpin’ JaKs Community Concert

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

Join us at Columbus Metropolitan Library’s Main Library for an hour of family-friendly music and activities for all ages. You’ll get to dance, sing, and learn all about musical instruments during this interactive concert, and we may even play some last-minute holiday favorites!

Free

Bird is the Word with Bryan Olsheski

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

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.

Community Jazz: Stan Smith

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

Stan Smith is a guitarist, composer, and associate professor of music in the Conservatory of Music at Capital University. His compositions have been performed internationally and recorded by the Columbus Jazz Orchestra, Michael Cox, The Keith Henson Octet, The Afro Rican Ensemble, and Spectrum. The Community Jazz concerts are free events produced by the Jazz Arts Group that bring a diverse selection of jazz musicians and styles

Micah Thomas Quartet

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

Columbus Youth Jazz Alum and Hank Marr Award Winner pianist Micah Thomas returns to the Lincoln stage with his quartet for an evening of inventive and futuristic jazz.

$28.35

PBJ & Jazz: Tony Hagood Quintet Plays the Music of New Orleans

Club Lincoln 769 E Long Street, Columbus, OH

Join us on a trip to the birthplace of jazz! Pianist Tony Hagood and his quintet will lead you on this musical journey, making sure to show you the most popular landmarks along the way!    PBJ & Jazz concerts are proudly presented by Grange Insurance. These short and interactive concerts are designed to introduce jazz and American music to

$5

McConnell Arts Center: All That Jazz with the Bobby Floyd Trio

Peggy R. McConnell Arts Center 777 Evening St., Worthington, OH

All That Jazz presented by the McConnell Arts Center Saturday February 4, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. (SOLD OUT) | Sunday February 5, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. | 777 Evening Street, Worthington, OH, 43085 Join the Peggy R. McConnell Arts Center for their Cultural Connections series! These events are bringing the world to you through "paired presentations" of multicultural music, film,

$10

My Funny Valentine with Josh Newburry

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

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.

Offstage at the Academy: Maria Schneider

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

Maria Schneider sits down to answer your questions about her experience as an NEA Jazz Master, composer, arranger, and music rights advocate. Maria has been conducting her orchestra for over 30 years and is a 7 time Grammy Award Winner. Offstage is a chance to engage the outstanding guest artists you saw in the Southern Theatre in a fun, casual,

Free

CYJO At The Southern Theatre

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

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: Yumbambé Salsa – Happy Birthday, Tito Puente!

Club Lincoln 769 E Long Street, Columbus, OH

Join Yumbambé Salsa, one of Columbus’ longest-running Latin jazz ensembles for a celebration of the groundbreaking timbale player, composer, and bandleader, Tito Puente, who was born 100 years ago this year!   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

$5

Community Jazz: Paul Francis Quartet

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

The Paul Francis Quartet plays improvised music using pop hits from the 1960's-2000's as a vehicle for exploration. Their current release, All Your Life:Interpretations of The Beatles, celebrates the music of the Fab 4 with a unique arrangement on each tune. Styles represented on the album include salsa, post-bop, odd-meter and straight-eighth grooves coupled with new and exciting chord changes that make the listening experience

Minimester Pop-Up Tour: Georgetown Day School and Columbus Youth Jazz Lab

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

Welcome Georgetown Day School from Washington D.C. for the Minimester Pop-Up Tour! Jazz students of Georgetown Day School experience a version of performing life with 3 days of rehearsal and performances, a microcosm of the life of a touring musician. Students will quickly compose a set list of music and rehearse, then travel, promote, perform, and survive together. On this tour

The Legacy: Kenny Banks Sr. & Kenny Banks Jr.

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

Sensational pianists and father and son duo and Columbus natives, Kenny Banks and Kenny Banks Jr., are joining us at the Lincoln Theatre for a breathtaking performance alongside their band.

$28.35

2023 Columbus City Schools JazzFest

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

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 Ballroom, 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

Celebrating Women in Jazz with Rachel Azbell & Linda Landis

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

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.

Offstage Live: John Clayton, Jeff Hamilton, and Tamir Hendelman

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

Offstage is a chance to engage the outstanding guest artists you saw in the Southern Theatre in a fun, casual, and open environment. You, the audience, will be led in a captivating discussion with our guest artists about their music, inspirations, and life off the stage. Join us at the Jazz Academy or on Facebook @TheJazzAcademy. We encourage you to

Columbus Youth Jazz Studio Performance

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

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 Columbus City Schools

Community Jazz: Kelly Delaveris Quintet

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

Antonio Carlos Jobim was one of Brazil’s most innovative and prolific composers, with over 400 compositions to his credit. His collaborations with Stan Getz, Frank Sinatra and others helped to facilitate his popularity in the United States. This concert will feature some of his well-known songs, in addition to a few more obscure pieces from the Jobim library. The Community Jazz concerts are

PBJ & Jazz: We Create Jazz Ensemble

Club Lincoln 769 E Long Street, Columbus, OH

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! Presented in partnership with Jazz Alive.   PBJ & Jazz concerts are proudly presented by Grange Insurance. These short and interactive concerts are designed to introduce jazz and American music to

$5

Columbus Youth Jazz Vocal Lab: Final Performance

For eight weeks, middle and high school musicians across central Ohio have met to develop their skills as jazz singers in our Columbus Youth Jazz Vocal Lab under the direction of Rachel Azbell and Jasmine Spitzer. The Vocal Lab works to expand each students’ abilities in jazz style, improvisation and overall vocal technique through individual and group instruction with the

Community Jazz: Sydney McSweeney Quintet

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

Join us at the Jazz Academy for familiar favorites, standards, and more with the Sydney McSweeney Quintet! Sydney McSweeney is a vocalist from Columbus who at a young age developed a deep love of music. That love directed her to Otterbein University where she studied classical voice and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in music. Sydney has been a

Columbus Youth Jazz Lab: Final Performance

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

For eight weeks, middle and high school musicians across central Ohio have met to develop their skills as jazz musicians in our Columbus Youth Jazz Lab. Students involved in the Lab program are placed into one of our five combos and learn standard jazz repertoire, arranging, improvisation and more with our Jazz Academy teaching artists. The CYJ Lab final performance

Five Play Open Rehearsal with CYJ Girls Project

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

Join the CYJ Girls Project for their final rehearsal, which will be directed by the Five Play quintet, a small group drawn from the renowned Diva Jazz Orchestra. The CYJ Girls Project returns for its third season in our Jazz Academy. This ensemble is comprised of middle & high schoolers who are female or gender expansive. This is one of

Community Jazz: Rachel Azbell Quintet featuring Colleen Clark

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

This performance will feature arrangements of Rachel Azbell's and will highlight songs made famous by some of her favorite women in jazz. In celebration of Women's History Month, a talk back will follow this performance with Rachel and Colleen, highlighting their life and careers as women in jazz and discussing Colleen's residency in Columbus as part of the inaugural Jazz

Jazz Girls Day

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

An open invitation to Ohio middle, high school and college-aged students identifying as female or gender-expansive in addition to all Ohio music educators for a day of masterclasses, clinics, fellowship and learning. Jazz Arts Group in partnership with Dr. Colleen Clark and the University of South Carolina School of Music present the inaugural JAZZ GIRLS DAY, an annual initiative that

Free

CYJ Girls Project: Final Performance

Lincoln Ballroom 769 E. Long St., Columbus, OH

Come celebrate our CYJ Girls Project ensembles at the Lincoln Ballroom on April 1st at 7pm! Our students have been developing their skills in jazz improvisation, ensemble techniques, and leadership. This performance will be a continuation of our community building event Jazz Girls Day.

Thelonious Monk with Paul Strawser

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

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.

Jazz Academy Adult Vocal Workshop

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

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 artist Jasmine Spitzer 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 is open to

CCJB Spring Concert

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

Join us for another Columbus Community Jazz Band (CCJB) concert as our spring session comes to a close with a swing! Come out for a free concert by your favorite community band led by Jessica Sneeringer at the Columbus Metropolitan Library on May 3rd at 7:00 p.m.

Columbus Youth Jazz Final Concert

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

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. This two hour performance is free and open