The Beat Goes On
Columbus Metropolitan Library Main Branch 96 South Grant Avenue, Columbus, OH, United StatesJoin us for a FREE celebration of 50 years with your Columbus Jazz Orchestra!
Join us for a FREE celebration of 50 years with your Columbus Jazz Orchestra!
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 fall we return to making music together in a traditional big band setting, led by trombonist Jessica Sneeringer,
Experience the smooth sounds of Wes Montgomery at 100 ft. The Indianapolis Jazz Collective and special guest Russell Malone!
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
DiCenzo has been a mainstay on the Columbus music scene for over 30 years. A gifted jazz guitarist, DiCenzo can be heard playing piano, bass, steel drum, organ and the accordion as well. Derek has appeared with Monty Alexander, Diane Schuur, RJD2, and the Columbus Jazz Orchestra. He can be heard on recordings by Jim Hall, Charlie Byrd, Monty Alexander,
Get ready to swing, sway, and groove to the beats of the jazz legends with your Columbus Jazz Orchestra!
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 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, JazZoo and more. Join the fall edition of the CCJB
Get ready to swing with the Benny Benack III Quartet, as they bring their electrifying energy to the Lincoln Theatre for an unforgettable night of jazz!
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
Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with a magical evening of music and merriment!
Step into a winter wonderland of musical delight at the Columbus Metropolitan Library Main Branch at the Jumpin' JaKs Winter Family Concert! This FREE, interactive concert experience is specially designed for preschool-aged children and their families, and will feature some of the greatest hits and favorite activities from our Jumpin' JaKs pre-K program! It's the perfect treat for families seeking
Ring in the New Year with a swingin' good time featuring the renowned Jeff Hamilton Organ Trio!
Get ready to step back in time to the era of classic jazz and swing music with "Nat King Cole & Friends" featuring the incredibly talented Kenny Washington on vocals.
Get ready to be transported to a world of pure jazz bliss with the Helen Sung Quartet!
Join your Columbus Jazz Orchestra as we experience the iconic melodies of Scott Joplin's ragtime, the swinging rhythms of Benny Goodman's big band, the sophisticated sounds of Duke Ellington's jazz orchestra, and so much more.
It's time to get funky with some of the greatest tunes from an iconic era of music!