Come celebrate our CYJ Girls Project ensembles at the Bexley Library on April 3rd at 7pm! This FREE concert showcases the skills in jazz improvisation, ensemble techniques, and leadership that our students have been developing. This concert is presented in collaboration with the Capital University Jazz and World Music Festival.
FREE | April 4 | Long Street Studio The name 'Turtle Boat' is derived from the Geobukseon of the Joseon Dynasty, and represents a yearning to be free of externally-imposed isolation, and a wrath towards insincerity and apathy everywhere. The group utilizes improvisational vehicles written by Abhilasha Chebolu with additional contributions from saxophonist Alex Burgoyne. Though diverse in experience,
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 led
Experience the transcendent artistry of trumpeter Nadje Noordhuis, whose trumpet sound has been hailed as possessing a "beyond-category beauty." With a clarion tone that seamlessly blends classical rigor, jazz expression, and world music influences, Noordhuis has spent two decades in New York, leaving an indelible mark on the global music scene. As a semi-finalist in prestigious competitions and a collaborator
Jazz Girls Columbus, under the direction of the 2024 Artistic Director Nadje Noordhuis, is a free educational event for girls and gender expansive youth in middle and high school, individuals that are currently in college music programs, and all Ohio music educators. We accept ALL instruments and vocalists (traditional and non-traditional). This event includes full ensemble sessions, sectionals, faculty performance,
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
It's time to get funky with some of the greatest tunes from an iconic era of music!
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 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 spring edition of the CCJB
FREE | May 2 | Long Street Studio The Jerry Powell Experience is a high energy premiere R&B/Neo-Soul/Fusion Band based out of Columbus. An active multi-style drummer, Jerry Powell is one of the most sought-after drummers in the Columbus and Detroit music scenes. In addition to performance, he is an active percussion educator in central Ohio.
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. We will have a suggested donation for entry
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, as well as community members who wish to watch. Each session will have a theme with a list of tunes that will
Join us for the final performance of our Spring 2024 Adult Vocal Workshop led by Rachel Azbell.
Celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the birth of beloved jazz drummer Matt Wilson with a vibrant new album, Good Trouble.
The Greatest Jazz Concert in the World awaits you exclusively at the Southern Theatre with special guests, the legendary John Clayton and Jeff Hamilton.
Prepare yourself for a genre-bending evening with the soulful powerhouse, Jon Lampley. As a founding member of the dynamic Columbus group the Huntertones and a member of Stephen Colbert’s The Late Show Band, Lampley is set to ignite the stage with an absolutely unforgettable performance!
Celebrate the spirit of the season and come Home for the Holidays with your Columbus Jazz Orchestra and Byron Stripling.
Get ready to groove to the soulful sounds of the blues and beyond with Columbus legend and B3 organ master, Bobby Floyd, as he ignites the stage with an electrifying performance alongside your Columbus Jazz Orchestra and special guest, Dan Wilson on guitar.
Camille Thurman awaits! With unparalleled talent and a truly captivating and magnetic presence, Camille will deliver an unforgettable concert experience that will leave you absolutely spellbound!
Turn up the heat with RED HOT JAZZ and experience the fiery footwork of dancer Leo Manzari alongside the electrifying fiddle playing of Jennifer Orchard.
Be transported to the heart of soul music with powerhouse vocalist, Shayna Steele. Your Columbus Jazz Orchestra and Byron Stripling will lead you on a truly soulful experience that will leave you craving more!
Experience the captivating journey through the life and legacy of Columbus legend, Nancy Wilson. Featuring the talents of Bobby Floyd, Mary McClendon, Sydney McSweeney, Chamber Brews, and many more, come along for a mesmerizing display of Nancy’s eclectic repertoire.
