Ellington, Basie, & Miles
Southern Theatre 21 E. Main Street,, Columbus, OH, United StatesGet ready to swing, sway, and groove to the beats of the jazz legends with your Columbus Jazz Orchestra!
Get ready to swing, sway, and groove to the beats of the jazz legends with your Columbus 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.
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
Join us for an unforgettable evening as Tony Hagood's piano mastery takes center stage, alongside a band featuring some of Columbus’s best. Tony Hagood, a highly accomplished pianist and composer from Westerville, Ohio. A graduate of Capital University with a bachelor's degree in music performance in 2010, Tony has been enthralling audiences all over the world with his musical versatility
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
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 participants of the fall Jazz Academy Adult Vocal Workshop as they perform their final performance at Brothers Drake Meadery on Friday, November 10th. This concert is free and open to the public, but donations are encouraged to make programs like this continue to happen.
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 will feature tunes from
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
Join us on Sunday, November 19th for a free concert featuring our Columbus Youth Jazz Lab and three of our Columbus Youth Jazz Combos! This concert will be held in the Lincoln Ballroom, 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 the
Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with a magical evening of music and merriment!
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 Angie Coyle Project will be performing all original compositions written by Angie Coyle. We want to share this new music with people! The Angie Coyle Project is: Angie Coyle - tenor sax, flute Ben Tweedt - piano Brandon Coleman - guitar Matt Wiles - bass Tom Buckley - drums Zion Sosa - percussion Angie Coyle is a saxophonist, flutist,
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.
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!
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
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.
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
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.
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
It's time to get funky with some of the greatest tunes from an iconic era of music!