BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Jazz Arts Group of Columbus - ECPv6.3.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Jazz Arts Group of Columbus X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.jazzartsgroup.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Jazz Arts Group of Columbus REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230331T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230331T200000 DTSTAMP:20240328T211427 CREATED:20230228T192208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T154128Z UID:10000410-1680292800-1680292800@www.jazzartsgroup.org SUMMARY:Community Jazz: Rachel Azbell Quintet featuring Colleen Clark DESCRIPTION: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 Girls Day. URL:https://www.jazzartsgroup.org/event/community-jazz-rachel-azbell-quartet-featuring-colleen-clark/ LOCATION:Jazz Academy\, 769 E. Long St\,\, Columbus\, OH\, 43203\, United States CATEGORIES:Free,Jazz Academy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.jazzartsgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Community-Jazz-Rachel-1500-×-1000-px.png GEO:39.9669693;-82.9806398 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Jazz Academy 769 E. Long St Columbus OH 43203 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=769 E. Long St\,:geo:-82.9806398,39.9669693 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230401T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230401T160000 DTSTAMP:20240328T211427 CREATED:20230124T164216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T154739Z UID:10000404-1680339600-1680364800@www.jazzartsgroup.org SUMMARY:Jazz Girls Day DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]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. \nJazz 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 invites and inspires girls from Ohio to join the jazz faculty for a day filled with learning\, playing\, and performing. One of the goals of the day is to help girls around the state prepare for their All-State or Columbus Youth Jazz audition\, although this is not a requirement to attend. The idea behind JAZZ GIRLS DAY is not only to welcome girls to start or continue playing jazz but also encourage Ohio music educators to encourage girls to play jazz. \nThis program is for all instrumentalists and vocalists (traditional AND non-traditional) at all levels. Students in grades 7-12 and college students who identify as female or gender-expansive are invited to attend. In addition\, all Ohio music educators regardless of gender identity are welcome to attend. \n(Gender-expansive includes cis girls\, trans girls\, non-binary youth\, gender non-conforming youth\, gender queer youth and any girl-identified youth. All are welcome!) Accompanying adults are welcome as well. College students will be asked to supply a background check upon registration. \n  \nJazz Girls Day Schedule: \n9 – 9:30am: Registration \n9:30 – 9:35am: Welcome from the teaching faculty  \n9:35 – 9:50am: Participant introductions \n9:50 – 10:30am: Instrumental sectionals \n10:40 – 11:20am: Live Band Q&A \n11:20 – 12:00pm: Blues Ensemble Sessions (JGD songbook) \n12:00 – 12:30pm: Lunch (will be provided!) \n12:30 – 1:30pm:  CYJ Girls Project Clinic \n1:30 – 2:15pm: Women in Jazz History with Dr. Clark \n2:15 – 2:45pm: All State/Columbus Youth Jazz audition help \n2:45 – 3:15pm: Band Director Session/Student Listening Session \n3:15 – 4pm: Presentation of JGD certificates/Final Jam Session/Performance for Families \n  \nJGD faculty: \nDr. Colleen Clark\, drums \nRachel Azbell\, vocals \nJake Smith\, saxophone \nKelly Shellhammer\, trumpet \nJess Sneeringer\, trombone \nJenna Reel\, piano \nJailynn Noel\, bass \n  \nWe invite all Jazz Girls Day participants to attend the public Columbus Youth Jazz Girls Project final performance\, which will follow the JGD at 7pm in the Lincoln Ballroom.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row title=”REGISTER NOW!” style=”custom” gradient_color_1=”turquoise” gradient_color_2=”blue” gradient_custom_color_1=”#dd3333″ gradient_custom_color_2=”#eeee22″ gradient_text_color=”#ffffff” custom_background=”#ed1847″ custom_text=”#ffffff” outline_custom_color=”#666666″ outline_custom_hover_background=”#666666″ outline_custom_hover_text=”#ffffff” shape=”square” color=”grey” size=”md” align=”center” i_align=”left” i_type=”fontawesome” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-adjust” i_icon_openiconic=”vc-oi vc-oi-dial” i_icon_typicons=”typcn typcn-adjust-brightness” i_icon_entypo=”entypo-icon entypo-icon-note” i_icon_linecons=”vc_li vc_li-heart” i_icon_monosocial=”vc-mono vc-mono-fivehundredpx” i_icon_pixelicons=”vc_pixel_icon vc_pixel_icon-alert” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jazzartsgroup.org%2Fclasses-workshops-registration%2F||” button_block=”” add_icon=””][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_btn title=”Student Registration” style=”custom” custom_background=”#ed1847″ custom_text=”#ffffff” shape=”square” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jazzartsgroup.org%2Fjazz-girls-day-student-registration%2F|title:Jazz-Girls-Day-Student-Registration”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_btn title=”Educator Registration” style=”custom” custom_background=”#ed1847″ custom_text=”#ffffff” shape=”square” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jazzartsgroup.org%2Fjazz-girls-day-educator-registration%2F|title:Jazz-Girls-Day-Educator-Registration”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_btn title=”JGD Spotify Playlist!” style=”custom” custom_background=”#1db954″ custom_text=”#ffffff” shape=”square” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fplaylist%2F52tC57HN11lZjK0jTPttmZ%3Fsi%3De9d32d8b08904601|title:Jazz-Girls-Day-Educator-Registration”][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.jazzartsgroup.org/event/jazz-girls-day/ LOCATION:Jazz Academy\, 769 E. Long St\,\, Columbus\, OH\, 43203\, United States CATEGORIES:Free,Jazz Academy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.jazzartsgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/JGD-Columbus169.png GEO:39.9669693;-82.9806398 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Jazz Academy 769 E. Long St Columbus OH 43203 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=769 E. Long St\,:geo:-82.9806398,39.9669693 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230401T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230401T190000 DTSTAMP:20240328T211427 CREATED:20230124T192836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T192836Z UID:10000401-1680375600-1680375600@www.jazzartsgroup.org SUMMARY:CYJ Girls Project: Final Performance DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://www.jazzartsgroup.org/event/cyj-girls-project-final-performance/ LOCATION:Lincoln Ballroom\, 769 E. Long St.\, Columbus\, OH\, 43203\, United States CATEGORIES:Free,Jazz Academy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.jazzartsgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Girls-Project-2023-Facebook-Post-Landscape-1500-×-1000-px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230404T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230404T200000 DTSTAMP:20240328T211427 CREATED:20230307T152554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T203633Z UID:10000414-1680631200-1680638400@www.jazzartsgroup.org SUMMARY:Thelonious Monk with Paul Strawser DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nThe 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.  \nTune List: \n\nBemsha Swing\nBlue Monk\nFriday the 13th\nGreen Chimneys\nIn Walked Bud\nLet’s Cool One\nRhythm-a-ning\n\nLead sheets are available here! Please feel free to use these to practice these tunes before the session! \nHouse Band: \n\nPaul Strawser\, piano/leader\nBryan Olsheski\, saxophone\nJosh Newburry\, bass\nAntoine Fatout\, drums\n\nParticipants will learn the ins and outs of small-group jamming\, including tools for band leading and successful improvisation. Led by some of Columbus’ finest musicians\, the Jazz Academy Jam Sessions are an inclusive\, engaging jam environment for all. We also invite non-musicians to come participate as audience members of the jam.  \nCOVID 19 Policy: At this time\, our COVID-19 protocols\, including the use of masks\, bell covers\, and social distancing have been suspended. We encourage each participant to use their judgment as to the use of these protective measures. We reserve the right to reinstate these protocols in response to community spread of COVID-19. We strongly encourage all teaching artists and participants to receive their COVID-19 vaccination(s) to best protect themselves and the community.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.jazzartsgroup.org/event/thelonious-monk-with-paul-strawser/ LOCATION:Jazz Academy\, 769 E. Long St\,\, Columbus\, OH\, 43203\, United States CATEGORIES:Jam Sessions,Jazz Academy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jazzartsgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Jamm-Session-Website-1500-×-1000-px.jpg GEO:39.9669693;-82.9806398 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Jazz Academy 769 E. Long St Columbus OH 43203 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=769 E. Long St\,:geo:-82.9806398,39.9669693 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230421 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230422 DTSTAMP:20240328T211427 CREATED:20220714T112227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230411T160138Z UID:10000352-1682107200-1682107200@www.jazzartsgroup.org SUMMARY:Ray Charles and the Roots of R&B DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nfeaturing Ty Taylor\nThursday\, April 20\, 2023 | 7:30 p.m.\nFriday\, April 21\, 2023 | 8:00 p.m.\nSaturday\, April 22\, 2023 | 8:00 p.m.\nSunday\, April 23\, 2023 | 3:00 p.m. (CYJO Performance at 2 p.m.\, entry with ticket for 4/23/23)\nClose out our historic 50th season with an evening of excitement and exuberance featuring vocalist Ty Taylor as we take you through the history of Rhythm and Blues. \nOur concert will be recorded and available on JAG.TV and YouTube starting Friday April 28th for you and your family to enjoy again and again![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1620791189175{margin-top: 40px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_btn title=”Buy Tickets” style=”custom” custom_background=”#ed1847″ custom_text=”#ffffff” shape=”square” align=”left” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fmy.cbusarts.com%2Fevents%2F3709|target:_blank” css=”.vc_custom_1666143119704{margin-left: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nPrices\nSingle tickets for all Columbus Jazz Orchestra concerts range in price from $14.70 to $82.95 (plus additional fees) with single tickets going on sale to the public Monday\, August 1 at 10 a.m. at the CBUSArts Ticket Center (39 East State Street)\, by phone at (614) 469-0939\, and online at www.CBUSArts.com. \nStudent tickets become available 2 hours before the concert for $15.00 at the venue’s box office with Student ID. Limit of one (1) ticket per Student ID. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] \nConcert Sponsors\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_column_text] \nSeason Sponsors | Ann & Tom Hoaglin\nByron Stripling Artistic Director Sponsor | Bill & Lexi Bickell\n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.jazzartsgroup.org/event/ray-charles-and-the-roots-of-rb/2023-04-21/ LOCATION:Southern Theatre\, 21 E. Main Street\,\, Columbus\, OH\, 43215\, United States CATEGORIES:Jazz at the Southern Theatre,Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jazzartsgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/RB-1500-x-1000.jpg GEO:39.9560565;-82.9986564 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Southern Theatre 21 E. Main Street Columbus OH 43215 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=21 E. Main Street\,:geo:-82.9986564,39.9560565 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T130000 DTSTAMP:20240328T211427 CREATED:20230328T202334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T202334Z UID:10000420-1682168400-1682168400@www.jazzartsgroup.org SUMMARY:Offstage at the Academy: Ty Taylor DESCRIPTION: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 artist Ty Taylor about his music\, inspirations\, and life off the stage. \nJoin us at the Jazz Academy or on Facebook @TheJazzAcademy. We encourage you to bring your own questions and be prepared to learn about the life of a jazz musician. Admission to all Offstage events is free. URL:https://www.jazzartsgroup.org/event/offstage-at-the-academy-ty-taylor-2/ LOCATION:Jazz Academy\, 769 E. Long St\,\, Columbus\, OH\, 43203\, United States CATEGORIES:Free,Jazz Academy,Offstage at the Academy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jazzartsgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/OffStage-Live-2022-1500-×-1000-px-1.jpg GEO:39.9669693;-82.9806398 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Jazz Academy 769 E. Long St Columbus OH 43203 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=769 E. Long St\,:geo:-82.9806398,39.9669693 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230423T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230423T140000 DTSTAMP:20240328T211427 CREATED:20230414T173557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T180757Z UID:10000423-1682258400-1682258400@www.jazzartsgroup.org SUMMARY:CYJO at the Southern Theatre DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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 plays music of the highest level with repertoire from the libraries of great big bands. \nYou must have a ticket to the 3:00pm Columbus Jazz Orchestra show to attend the CYJO performance. URL:https://www.jazzartsgroup.org/event/37784/ LOCATION:Southern Theatre\, 21 E. Main Street\,\, Columbus\, OH\, 43215\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jazzartsgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/CYJO-Performances-1500-×-1000-px.jpg GEO:39.9560565;-82.9986564 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Southern Theatre 21 E. Main Street Columbus OH 43215 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=21 E. Main Street\,:geo:-82.9986564,39.9560565 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230427T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230427T200000 DTSTAMP:20240328T211427 CREATED:20230223T201913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T173530Z UID:10000408-1682625600-1682625600@www.jazzartsgroup.org SUMMARY:Community Jazz: Sydney McSweeney Quintet DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Jazz Academy for familiar favorites\, standards\, and more with the Sydney McSweeney Quintet! \nSydney 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 featured vocalist with the Columbus Jazz Orchestra\, the Springfield Symphony Jazz Orchestra\, the Philly (Philadelphia) Pops and several groups on Natalie’s stages over the years. URL:https://www.jazzartsgroup.org/event/community-jazz-sydney-mcsweeney-quintet/ LOCATION:Jazz Academy\, 769 E. Long St\,\, Columbus\, OH\, 43203\, United States CATEGORIES:Free,Jazz Academy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jazzartsgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Community-Jazz-Jasmine-Spitzer1500-×-1000-px-3.jpg GEO:39.9669693;-82.9806398 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Jazz Academy 769 E. Long St Columbus OH 43203 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=769 E. Long St\,:geo:-82.9806398,39.9669693 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T200000 DTSTAMP:20240328T211427 CREATED:20220714T051212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230217T215859Z UID:10000339-1682798400-1682798400@www.jazzartsgroup.org SUMMARY:CYJO Legacy All-Star Big Band with Special Guests DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Close out our Jazz at the Lincoln season with all your beloved Columbus Youth Jazz musicians! We are bringing back all your favorites and featuring some surprise special guests guaranteed to blow you away in this All-Star Big Band! \nOur concert will be recorded and available on JAG.TV and YouTube starting Friday May 5th for you and your family to enjoy again and again! \n  \nLincoln Theatre Guest Artist Sponsor | Donna & Larry James[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nPrices\nSingle tickets for all Jazz at the Lincoln are $28.35 (plus additional fees) with single tickets going on sale to the public Monday\, August 1 at 10 a.m. at the CBUSArts Ticket Center (39 East State Street)\, by phone (614)469-0939\, and online at www.CBUSArts.com. \nStudent tickets become available 2 hours before the concert for $12.00 at the venue’s box office with Student ID. Limit of one (1) ticket per Student ID. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] \nConcert Sponsors\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.jazzartsgroup.org/event/cyjo-legacy-all-star-big-band-with-special-guests/ LOCATION:Lincoln Theatre\, 769 E. Long St\,\, Columbus\, OH\, 43215\, United States CATEGORIES:Columbus Youth Jazz,Jazz at the Lincoln,Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jazzartsgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/CYJO-Legacy-1500-x-1000.jpg GEO:39.9659379;-83.0190702 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Lincoln Theatre 769 E. Long St Columbus OH 43215 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=769 E. Long St\,:geo:-83.0190702,39.9659379 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230503T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230503T190000 DTSTAMP:20240328T211427 CREATED:20230308T155807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T195237Z UID:10000418-1683140400-1683140400@www.jazzartsgroup.org SUMMARY:CCJB Spring Concert DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis concert will be held in the Reading Room on the 2nd floor. Parking is free and available in the Library’s parking garage. The garage is accessible from Library Park North off S. Grant Ave. URL:https://www.jazzartsgroup.org/event/ccjb-spring-concert/ LOCATION:Columbus Metropolitan Library Main Branch\, 96 South Grant Avenue\, Columbus\, OH\, 43215\, United States CATEGORIES:Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jazzartsgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/CCJB-Spring-2023-1500-×-1000-px-1.jpg GEO:39.961237;-82.9894763 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Columbus Metropolitan Library Main Branch 96 South Grant Avenue Columbus OH 43215 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=96 South Grant Avenue:geo:-82.9894763,39.961237 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230507T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230507T133000 DTSTAMP:20240328T211427 CREATED:20230307T214721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T185021Z UID:10000417-1683466200-1683466200@www.jazzartsgroup.org SUMMARY:Columbus Youth Jazz Final Concert DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe will have a suggested donation for entry of $5 for students/kids and $10 for adults. We can accept cash\, credit card swipe or an online payment for this (all in person on day-of.) This concert is located in the Columbus Metropolitan Library Reading Room on the 2nd floor. URL:https://www.jazzartsgroup.org/event/columbus-youth-jazz-final-concert/ LOCATION:Columbus Metropolitan Library Main Branch\, 96 South Grant Avenue\, Columbus\, OH\, 43215\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jazzartsgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Columbus-Youth-JAzz-1500-×-1000-px.jpg GEO:39.961237;-82.9894763 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Columbus Metropolitan Library Main Branch 96 South Grant Avenue Columbus OH 43215 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=96 South Grant Avenue:geo:-82.9894763,39.961237 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230509T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230509T200000 DTSTAMP:20240328T211427 CREATED:20230411T181708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230414T150334Z UID:10000422-1683655200-1683662400@www.jazzartsgroup.org SUMMARY:Latin Jazz with Zach Compston DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nThe 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.  \nTune List: \n\nTake the A-Train\nSó Danço Samba\nThe Girl from Ipanema\nCaravan\nA Night in Tunisia\nSt. Thomas\nBlue Bossa\nAfro Blue\n\nLead sheets for all tunes are available here! \nHouse Band: \n\nMichael Cox\, saxophone\nJon Eshelman\, piano\nWill Strickler\, bass\nZach Compston\, drums/leader\n\nParticipants will learn the ins and outs of small-group jamming\, including tools for band leading and successful improvisation. Led by some of Columbus’ finest musicians\, the Jazz Academy Jam Sessions are an inclusive\, engaging jam environment for all. We also invite non-musicians to come participate as audience members of the jam.  \nCOVID 19 Policy: At this time\, our COVID-19 protocols\, including the use of masks\, bell covers\, and social distancing have been suspended. We encourage each participant to use their judgment as to the use of these protective measures. We reserve the right to reinstate these protocols in response to community spread of COVID-19. We strongly encourage all teaching artists and participants to receive their COVID-19 vaccination(s) to best protect themselves and the community.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.jazzartsgroup.org/event/latin-jazz-with-zach-compston/ LOCATION:Jazz Academy\, 769 E. Long St\,\, Columbus\, OH\, 43203\, United States CATEGORIES:Jam Sessions,Jazz Academy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jazzartsgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Jamm-Session-1500-×-1000-px.jpg GEO:39.9669693;-82.9806398 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Jazz Academy 769 E. Long St Columbus OH 43203 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=769 E. Long St\,:geo:-82.9806398,39.9669693 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T200000 DTSTAMP:20240328T211427 CREATED:20230501T193517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T193517Z UID:10000424-1685044800-1685044800@www.jazzartsgroup.org SUMMARY:Community Jazz: Honk\, Wail\, & Moan DESCRIPTION:Formed in 1991\, Honk\, Wail & Moan crosses paths with the music of Sun Ra\, Charles Mingus\, Ellington\, Miles Davis\, Frank Zappa\, Raymond Scott\, Lightnin Hopkins\, Howlin Wolf\, and Stravinsky\, and are influenced by everything from Avant Garde to New Orleans Traditional to Film scores and Cartoon music.  \nHWM have performed all over Columbus\, the Midwest\, and beyond\, with stints in Thailand\, Philadelphia\, Virginia Beach and NYC. “Roundly entertaining; raucous; inventive; serious musicianship with a wacky sense of humor; swinging in a head-nodding\, foot-tapping\, enveloping fashion” among other things! URL:https://www.jazzartsgroup.org/event/community-jazz-honk-wail-moan/ LOCATION:Jazz Academy\, 769 E. Long St\,\, Columbus\, OH\, 43203\, United States CATEGORIES:Jazz Academy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jazzartsgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Community-Jazz-Jasmine-Spitzer1500-×-1000-px.jpg GEO:39.9669693;-82.9806398 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Jazz Academy 769 E. Long St Columbus OH 43203 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=769 E. Long St\,:geo:-82.9806398,39.9669693 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230531T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230531T200000 DTSTAMP:20240328T211427 CREATED:20230331T192516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230509T151816Z UID:10000421-1685563200-1685563200@www.jazzartsgroup.org SUMMARY:Jazz Academy Adult Vocal Workshop: Final Performance DESCRIPTION:Join the Jazz Arts Group as we celebrate 50 years of jazz in Columbus! This concert will feature Jazz Academy Adult Vocal Workshop participants under the direction of Jasmine Spitzer and a professional rhythms section at Natalie’s Grandview on May 31st at 8:00 p.m. Make sure to reserve your seat in advance! \nThe Jazz Academy Adult Vocal Workshop is a 5-week program in the Jazz Academy. Created by Jazz Arts Group\, this program encourages adult vocalists to study commercial vocal styles\, including pop\, jazz\, R&B and more. Topics including band-leading\, improvisation\, vocal style and technique and stage presence are covered during this program. URL:https://www.jazzartsgroup.org/event/jazz-academy-adult-vocal-workshop-final-performance/ LOCATION:Natalie’s Music Hall & Kitchen: Grandview\, 945 King Ave.\, Columbus\, OH\, 43212\, United States CATEGORIES:Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jazzartsgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Adult-Vocal-Lab-Performance-1500-×-1000-px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T120000 DTSTAMP:20240328T211427 CREATED:20230515T170757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230526T142010Z UID:10000484-1686398400-1686398400@www.jazzartsgroup.org SUMMARY:PBJ & Jazz: New Basics Brass Band DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Our PBJ & Jazz Summer Series returns to the Topiary Park with the New Basics Brass Band! \nPBJ & Jazz – Summer Series \nJoin us at 11:00 a.m. for story time at the Columbus Metropolitan Library followed by an hour of free music starting at 12:00 p.m. in the Topiary Park for a jam packed Saturday! \nPBJ & Jazz performances are made possible by the support of Encova Insurance\, Friends of the Library\, and WCBE Radio\, along with partnerships with Friends of the Topiary Park and the Columbus Metropolitan Library.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.jazzartsgroup.org/event/new-basics/ LOCATION:Topiary Park\, 480 East Town Street\, Columbus\, OH\, 43215\, United States CATEGORIES:PBJ & Jazz ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jazzartsgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PBJ-New-Basics-1500x1000-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230613T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230613T200000 DTSTAMP:20240328T211427 CREATED:20230509T222952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230523T161627Z UID:10000478-1686679200-1686686400@www.jazzartsgroup.org SUMMARY:Kind of Blue with Terrance Farmer DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nThe 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.  \nThis jam will draw from the famous Miles Davis record Kind of Blue. Click here to access lead sheets to each tune! We recommend learning these tunes by listening to the record in addition to the lead sheets provided. \n\nSo What\nFreddie Freeloader\nBlue in Green\nAll Blues\nFlamenco Sketches\n\nHouse Band: \n\nTerrance Farmer\, saxophone/leader\nPaul Strawser\, piano\nJosh Newburry\, bass\nAntoine Fatout\, drums\n\nParticipants will learn the ins and outs of small-group jamming\, including tools for band leading and successful improvisation. Led by some of Columbus’ finest musicians\, the Jazz Academy Jam Sessions are an inclusive\, engaging jam environment for all. We also invite non-musicians to come participate as audience members of the jam.  \nCOVID 19 Policy: At this time\, our COVID-19 protocols\, including the use of masks\, bell covers\, and social distancing have been suspended. We encourage each participant to use their judgment as to the use of these protective measures. We reserve the right to reinstate these protocols in response to community spread of COVID-19. We strongly encourage all teaching artists and participants to receive their COVID-19 vaccination(s) to best protect themselves and the community.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.jazzartsgroup.org/event/kind-of-blue-with-terrance-farmer/ LOCATION:Jazz Academy\, 769 E. Long St\,\, Columbus\, OH\, 43203\, United States CATEGORIES:Jam Sessions,Jazz Academy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jazzartsgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Jam-Session-Kind-of-Blue-1-1-scaled.jpg GEO:39.9669693;-82.9806398 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Jazz Academy 769 E. Long St Columbus OH 43203 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=769 E. Long St\,:geo:-82.9806398,39.9669693 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230711T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230711T200000 DTSTAMP:20240328T211427 CREATED:20230517T162518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230615T200128Z UID:10000487-1689098400-1689105600@www.jazzartsgroup.org SUMMARY:Trad Jazz with Logan Moore DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nThe 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.  \nThis jam will draw from popular traditional jazz tunes heard by famous artists such as Louis Armstrong and Bessie Smith. You can view lead sheets for all tunes here. \n\nStruttin’ With Some Barbecue\nDinah\nI Found A New Baby\nJust A Closer Walk\nWhen The Saints Go Marching In\nIt Don’t Mean A Thing\nBasin Street Blues\nSt. Louis Blues\n\nParticipants will learn the ins and outs of small-group jamming\, including tools for band leading and successful improvisation. Led by some of Columbus’ finest musicians\, the Jazz Academy Jam Sessions are an inclusive\, engaging jam environment for all. We also invite non-musicians to come participate as audience members of the jam.  \nCOVID 19 Policy: At this time\, our COVID-19 protocols\, including the use of masks\, bell covers\, and social distancing have been suspended. We encourage each participant to use their judgment as to the use of these protective measures. We reserve the right to reinstate these protocols in response to community spread of COVID-19. We strongly encourage all teaching artists and participants to receive their COVID-19 vaccination(s) to best protect themselves and the community.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.jazzartsgroup.org/event/trad-jazz-with-logan-moore/ LOCATION:Jazz Academy\, 769 E. Long St\,\, Columbus\, OH\, 43203\, United States CATEGORIES:Jam Sessions,Jazz Academy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jazzartsgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Jam-Session-Trad-Jazz.jpg GEO:39.9669693;-82.9806398 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Jazz Academy 769 E. Long St Columbus OH 43203 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=769 E. Long St\,:geo:-82.9806398,39.9669693 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230714T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230714T193000 DTSTAMP:20240328T211427 CREATED:20230710T172956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230710T172956Z UID:10000498-1689359400-1689363000@www.jazzartsgroup.org SUMMARY:CYJO Opener Performance at JazZoo DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nThe Columbus Youth Jazz Orchestra (CYJO) is composed of outstanding players in grades 9-12\, and is directed by Mark Donavan\, Unified Arts Coordinator K-12 for Columbus City Schools. The CYJO performs prior to the Columbus Jazz Orchestra Sunday matinee concerts in the Southern Theatre\, and have many other performance opportunities\, including such events as the Jazz and Ribs Festival and the Creekside Jazz and Blues Festival. Join these students as they open for the Columbus Jazz Orchestra at JazZoo! \nPlease note: Tickets for JazZoo are required for entry to this performance. Tickets can be purchased here. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.jazzartsgroup.org/event/cyjo-opener-performance-at-jazzoo/ LOCATION:Columbus Zoo and Aquarium\, 9990 Riverside Drive\,\, Powell\, 43065\, United States CATEGORIES:Jazz Academy,JazZoo ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jazzartsgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/CYJO-JazZoo-1500-×-1000-px.jpg GEO:40.1546566;-83.1218686 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Columbus Zoo and Aquarium 9990 Riverside Drive Powell 43065 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=9990 Riverside Drive\,:geo:-83.1218686,40.1546566 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230714T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230714T200000 DTSTAMP:20240328T211427 CREATED:20230606T143907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230622T160928Z UID:10000488-1689364800-1689364800@www.jazzartsgroup.org SUMMARY:JazZoo: Swingin' The Blues DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nSwingin’ the Blues | Miche Braden | July 14th \nGet 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! \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1620791189175{margin-top: 40px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_btn title=”Buy Tickets” style=”custom” custom_background=”#ed1847″ custom_text=”#ffffff” shape=”square” align=”left” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.columbuszoo.org%2Fevents%2Fjazzoo-swingin-blues|target:_blank”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nTicketing Information \nThe Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and the Jazz Arts Group of Columbus are teaming once again to heat up your summer with some cool Jazz during this JazZoo Concert Series. \nExperience the many talents of Artistic Director Byron Stripling and the Columbus Jazz Orchestra at the Water’s Edge Events Park at the Columbus Zoo. \nGates will open at 6:15 PM and concerts will begin at 8:00 PM. \n  \nADMISSION \nTickets are available on a first come\, first served basis. No food or drink is included in the ticket price; however\, food and beverage will be available for purchase. No outside food or drink is permitted in the concert venue. \nAdmission may be purchased at ColumbusZoo.org or by calling the Zoo at 614-724-3485 \nWristbands will be mailed. Admission purchased less than 14 days prior to the event will be placed in Will Call at the front entrance of the Zoo. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”16px”][vc_column_text] \nConcert Sponsors\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.jazzartsgroup.org/event/swingin-the-blues/ LOCATION:Columbus Zoo\, 4850 West Powell Road\,\, Powell\, OH\, 43065\, United States CATEGORIES:JazZoo ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jazzartsgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/JAG_Website_Ad_1500x1000_JazZoo.jpg GEO:40.1560788;-83.1183042 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Columbus Zoo 4850 West Powell Road Powell OH 43065 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4850 West Powell Road\,:geo:-83.1183042,40.1560788 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230715T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230715T120000 DTSTAMP:20240328T211427 CREATED:20230515T170933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230620T195621Z UID:10000485-1689422400-1689422400@www.jazzartsgroup.org SUMMARY:PBJ & Jazz: Jasmine Spitzer Quintet DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]PBJ & Jazz – Summer Series \nJoin us at 11:00 a.m. for story time at the Columbus Metropolitan Library followed by an hour of free music starting at 12:00 p.m. in the Topiary Park for a jam packed Saturday! \nPBJ & Jazz performances are made possible by the support of Encova Insurance\, Friends of the Library\, and WCBE Radio\, along with partnerships with Friends of the Topiary Park and the Columbus Metropolitan Library.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.jazzartsgroup.org/event/jasmine-spitzer-quintet/ LOCATION:Topiary Park\, 480 East Town Street\, Columbus\, OH\, 43215\, United States CATEGORIES:PBJ & Jazz ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jazzartsgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Summer-PBJ-23-1500-×-1000-px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230721T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230721T193000 DTSTAMP:20240328T211427 CREATED:20230628T145714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230719T152916Z UID:10000497-1689964200-1689967800@www.jazzartsgroup.org SUMMARY:Jazz Academy Vocal Workshop Week 1 Final Performance DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nThe 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.  \nJoin these students at their final performance at JazZoo at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium as they perform as the opener for the Columbus Jazz Orchestra! \nPlease note: Tickets for JazZoo are required for entry to this performance. Tickets can be purchased here. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.jazzartsgroup.org/event/jazz-academy-vocal-workshop-final-performance/ LOCATION:Columbus Zoo and Aquarium\, 9990 Riverside Drive\,\, Powell\, 43065\, United States CATEGORIES:Jazz Academy,JazZoo ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jazzartsgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/CYJ-Vocal-Workshop-Concert-2023.jpg GEO:40.1546566;-83.1218686 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Columbus Zoo and Aquarium 9990 Riverside Drive Powell 43065 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=9990 Riverside Drive\,:geo:-83.1218686,40.1546566 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230721T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230721T200000 DTSTAMP:20240328T211427 CREATED:20230606T144128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230622T160855Z UID:10000492-1689969600-1689969600@www.jazzartsgroup.org SUMMARY:JazZoo: Sisters of Swing DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nSisters of Swing | Azbell\, Delaveris\, McSweeney | July 21st \nJoin 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! \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1620791189175{margin-top: 40px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_btn title=”Buy Tickets” style=”custom” custom_background=”#ed1847″ custom_text=”#ffffff” shape=”square” align=”left” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.columbuszoo.org%2Fevents%2Fjazzoo-swingin-blues|target:_blank”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nTicketing Information \nThe Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and the Jazz Arts Group of Columbus are teaming once again to heat up your summer with some cool Jazz during this JazZoo Concert Series. \nExperience the many talents of Artistic Director Byron Stripling and the Columbus Jazz Orchestra at the Water’s Edge Events Park at the Columbus Zoo. \nGates will open at 6:15 PM and concerts will begin at 8:00 PM. \n  \nADMISSION \nTickets are available on a first come\, first served basis. No food or drink is included in the ticket price; however\, food and beverage will be available for purchase. No outside food or drink is permitted in the concert venue. \nAdmission may be purchased at ColumbusZoo.org or by calling the Zoo at 614-724-3485 \nWristbands will be mailed. Admission purchased less than 14 days prior to the event will be placed in Will Call at the front entrance of the Zoo. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”16px”][vc_column_text] \nConcert Sponsors\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.jazzartsgroup.org/event/jazzoo-sisters-of-swing/ LOCATION:Columbus Zoo\, 4850 West Powell Road\,\, Powell\, OH\, 43065\, United States CATEGORIES:JazZoo ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jazzartsgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/JAG_Website_Ad_1500x1000_JazZoo.jpg GEO:40.1560788;-83.1183042 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Columbus Zoo 4850 West Powell Road Powell OH 43065 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4850 West Powell Road\,:geo:-83.1183042,40.1560788 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230728T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230728T140000 DTSTAMP:20240328T211427 CREATED:20230726T220436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T220436Z UID:10000500-1690552800-1690552800@www.jazzartsgroup.org SUMMARY:Jazz Academy Vocal Workshop Week 2 Final Performance DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nThe 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.  \nJoin these students at their final performance at the Long Street Studio located at 300 East Long St. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.jazzartsgroup.org/event/jazz-academy-vocal-workshop-week-2-final-performance/ LOCATION:Long Street Studio\, 300 E Long St\, Columbus\, OH\, 43215\, United States CATEGORIES:Free,Jazz Academy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jazzartsgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/JA-Vocal-Workshop-Website.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230804T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230804T193000 DTSTAMP:20240328T211427 CREATED:20230713T192747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230719T153004Z UID:10000499-1691173800-1691177400@www.jazzartsgroup.org SUMMARY:CCJB Opener Performance at JazZoo DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nThe 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! \nPlease note: Tickets for JazZoo are required for entry to this performance. Tickets can be purchased here. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.jazzartsgroup.org/event/ccjb-opener-performance-at-jazzoo/ LOCATION:Columbus Zoo and Aquarium\, 9990 Riverside Drive\,\, Powell\, 43065\, United States CATEGORIES:Jazz Academy,JazZoo ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.jazzartsgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/CCJB-Spring-2023-1500-×-1000-px.png GEO:40.1546566;-83.1218686 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Columbus Zoo and Aquarium 9990 Riverside Drive Powell 43065 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=9990 Riverside Drive\,:geo:-83.1218686,40.1546566 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230804T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230804T200000 DTSTAMP:20240328T211427 CREATED:20230606T144251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230622T160707Z UID:10000493-1691179200-1691179200@www.jazzartsgroup.org SUMMARY:JazZoo: The Great American Songbook DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nThe Great American Songbook | Powers\, Floyd | August 4th \nBe 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. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1620791189175{margin-top: 40px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_btn title=”Buy Tickets” style=”custom” custom_background=”#ed1847″ custom_text=”#ffffff” shape=”square” align=”left” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.columbuszoo.org%2Fevents%2Fjazzoo-swingin-blues|target:_blank”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nTicketing Information \nThe Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and the Jazz Arts Group of Columbus are teaming once again to heat up your summer with some cool Jazz during this JazZoo Concert Series. \nExperience the many talents of Artistic Director Byron Stripling and the Columbus Jazz Orchestra at the Water’s Edge Events Park at the Columbus Zoo. \nGates will open at 6:15 PM and concerts will begin at 8:00 PM. \n  \nADMISSION \nTickets are available on a first come\, first served basis. No food or drink is included in the ticket price; however\, food and beverage will be available for purchase. No outside food or drink is permitted in the concert venue. \nAdmission may be purchased at ColumbusZoo.org or by calling the Zoo at 614-724-3485 \nWristbands will be mailed. Admission purchased less than 14 days prior to the event will be placed in Will Call at the front entrance of the Zoo. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”16px”][vc_column_text] \nConcert Sponsors\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.jazzartsgroup.org/event/jazzoo-great-american-songbook/ LOCATION:Columbus Zoo\, 4850 West Powell Road\,\, Powell\, OH\, 43065\, United States CATEGORIES:JazZoo ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jazzartsgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/JAG_Website_Ad_1500x1000_JazZoo.jpg GEO:40.1560788;-83.1183042 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Columbus Zoo 4850 West Powell Road Powell OH 43065 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4850 West Powell Road\,:geo:-83.1183042,40.1560788 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230808T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230808T200000 DTSTAMP:20240328T211427 CREATED:20230622T185722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230801T194530Z UID:10000496-1691517600-1691524800@www.jazzartsgroup.org SUMMARY:The Ella Fitzgerald Songbook with Jasmine Spitzer DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nThe 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.  \nThis jam will feature beloved Great American Songbook tunes made famous by Ella Fitzgerald in her records The Ella Fitzgerald Songbook albums. These albums\, released between 1956-1964 featured compositions by famous composers like Cole Porter\, Irving Berlin\, Gershwin\, Rodgers and Hart\, Duke Ellington and more. Lead sheets for all tunes can be viewed here! \n\nBlue Skies\nA Tisket A Tasket\nAll of Me\nMisty\nCheek to Cheek\nThey Can’t Take That Away From Me\nLet’s Fall in Love\n\nParticipants will learn the ins and outs of small-group jamming\, including tools for band leading and successful improvisation. Led by some of Columbus’ finest musicians\, the Jazz Academy Jam Sessions are an inclusive\, engaging jam environment for all. We also invite non-musicians to come participate as audience members of the jam.  \nCOVID 19 Policy: At this time\, our COVID-19 protocols\, including the use of masks\, bell covers\, and social distancing have been suspended. We encourage each participant to use their judgment as to the use of these protective measures. We reserve the right to reinstate these protocols in response to community spread of COVID-19. We strongly encourage all teaching artists and participants to receive their COVID-19 vaccination(s) to best protect themselves and the community.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.jazzartsgroup.org/event/the-ella-fitzgerald-songbooks-with-jasmine-spitzer/ LOCATION:Jazz Academy\, 769 E. Long St\,\, Columbus\, OH\, 43203\, United States CATEGORIES:Jam Sessions,Jazz Academy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jazzartsgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Jam-Session-Ella-Fitzgerald.jpg GEO:39.9669693;-82.9806398 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Jazz Academy 769 E. Long St Columbus OH 43203 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=769 E. Long St\,:geo:-82.9806398,39.9669693 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230811T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230811T200000 DTSTAMP:20240328T211427 CREATED:20230606T144358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230622T160625Z UID:10000494-1691784000-1691784000@www.jazzartsgroup.org SUMMARY:JazZoo: Jazz Meets Tap DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nJazz Meets Tap | Clark\, Manzari | August 11th \nExperience 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! \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1620791189175{margin-top: 40px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_btn title=”Buy Tickets” style=”custom” custom_background=”#ed1847″ custom_text=”#ffffff” shape=”square” align=”left” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.columbuszoo.org%2Fevents%2Fjazzoo-swingin-blues|target:_blank”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nTicketing Information \nThe Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and the Jazz Arts Group of Columbus are teaming once again to heat up your summer with some cool Jazz during this JazZoo Concert Series. \nExperience the many talents of Artistic Director Byron Stripling and the Columbus Jazz Orchestra at the Water’s Edge Events Park at the Columbus Zoo. \nGates will open at 6:15 PM and concerts will begin at 8:00 PM. \n  \nADMISSION \nTickets are available on a first come\, first served basis. No food or drink is included in the ticket price; however\, food and beverage will be available for purchase. No outside food or drink is permitted in the concert venue. \nAdmission may be purchased at ColumbusZoo.org or by calling the Zoo at 614-724-3485 \nWristbands will be mailed. Admission purchased less than 14 days prior to the event will be placed in Will Call at the front entrance of the Zoo. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”16px”][vc_column_text] \nConcert Sponsors\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.jazzartsgroup.org/event/jazzoo-jazz-meets-tap/ LOCATION:Columbus Zoo\, 4850 West Powell Road\,\, Powell\, OH\, 43065\, United States CATEGORIES:JazZoo ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jazzartsgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/JAG_Website_Ad_1500x1000_JazZoo.jpg GEO:40.1560788;-83.1183042 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Columbus Zoo 4850 West Powell Road Powell OH 43065 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4850 West Powell Road\,:geo:-83.1183042,40.1560788 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230812T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230812T120000 DTSTAMP:20240328T211427 CREATED:20230515T171102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T144314Z UID:10000486-1691841600-1691841600@www.jazzartsgroup.org SUMMARY:PBJ & Jazz: Terrance Charles Quartet DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]PBJ & Jazz – Summer Series \nJoin us at 11:00 a.m. for story time at the Columbus Metropolitan Library followed by an hour of free music starting at 12:00 p.m. in the Topiary Park for a jam packed Saturday! Our community partner for this month’s PBJ & Jazz concert is Ohio Hands & Voices\, a network of parents\, family members and professionals with a strong commitment to the deaf and hard-of-hearing community. In addition to sharing information with the community about their programs and resources\, Ohio Hands & Voices will also be providing an ASL interpreter for the concert! Also joining us for August is Gladden Community House\, another local organization whose mission is to strengthen the well-being of Franklinton’s children\, families\, and community and build a thriving equitable neighborhood. \nPBJ & Jazz performances are made possible by the support of Encova Insurance\, Friends of the Library\, and WCBE Radio\, along with partnerships with Friends of the Topiary Park and the Columbus Metropolitan Library.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.jazzartsgroup.org/event/terrance-charles-quartet/ LOCATION:Topiary Park\, 480 East Town Street\, Columbus\, OH\, 43215\, United States CATEGORIES:PBJ & Jazz ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jazzartsgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Summer-PBJ-23-TCQ-1500-×-1000-px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T120000 DTSTAMP:20240328T211427 CREATED:20230515T170418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230818T161853Z UID:10000481-1694260800-1694260800@www.jazzartsgroup.org SUMMARY:PBJ & Jazz Big Band DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Our biggest band returns to the PBJ & Jazz stage with more of your favorite tunes! Dance with us as the PBJ & Jazz Big Band swings into the Topiary Park to close out our summer series with a bang! \nPBJ & Jazz – Summer Series \nJoin us at 11:00 a.m. for story time at the Columbus Metropolitan Library followed by an hour of free music starting at 12:00 p.m. in the Topiary Park for a jam packed Saturday! Our community partner for September’s PBJ & Jazz concert will be Community Refugee & Immigration Services\, whose mission is to help refugees and immigrants reach safety and stability\, sustain self-sufficiency\, and achieve successful integration into the Central Ohio community! \nPBJ & Jazz performances are made possible by the support of Encova Insurance\, Friends of the Library\, and WCBE Radio\, along with partnerships with Friends of the Topiary Park and the Columbus Metropolitan Library.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.jazzartsgroup.org/event/pbj-jazz-big-band-2/ LOCATION:Topiary Park\, 480 East Town Street\, Columbus\, OH\, 43215\, United States CATEGORIES:PBJ & Jazz ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.jazzartsgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Summer-PBJ-23-1500-×-1000-px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T200000 DTSTAMP:20240328T211427 CREATED:20230810T170617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T190554Z UID:10000503-1694541600-1694548800@www.jazzartsgroup.org SUMMARY:Soul Station with Bryan Olsheski DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nThe 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.  \nThis jam will feature tunes from the famous 1960 record Soul Station recorded by saxophonist Hank Mobley\, including Dig Dis\, Remember and more! Lead sheets for all tunes in C\, Bb\, Eb and Bass Clef are available HERE! \nCheck out our playlist of these tunes here! \nTune List: \n\nRemember\nThis I Dig of You\nDig Dis\nSplit Feelin’s\nSoul Station\nIf I Should Lose You\n\nPersonnel: \n\nBryan Olsheski\, leader/saxophonist\nJon Eshelman\, piano\nJosh Newburry\, bass\nAntoine Fatout\, drums\n\nParticipants will learn the ins and outs of small-group jamming\, including tools for band leading and successful improvisation. Led by some of Columbus’ finest musicians\, the Jazz Academy Jam Sessions are an inclusive\, engaging jam environment for all. We also invite non-musicians to come participate as audience members of the jam.  \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.jazzartsgroup.org/event/soul-station-with-bryan-olsheski/ LOCATION:Jazz Academy\, 769 E. Long St\,\, Columbus\, OH\, 43203\, United States CATEGORIES:Jam Sessions,Jazz Academy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jazzartsgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Jam-Session-23-24-1500-×-1000-px.jpg GEO:39.9669693;-82.9806398 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Jazz Academy 769 E. Long St Columbus OH 43203 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=769 E. Long St\,:geo:-82.9806398,39.9669693 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR