Rhythm & Grooves – Smooth Jazz & Pop Hits of the 1970’s
Southern Theatre 21 E. Main Street,, Columbus, OH, United StatesIt's time to get funky with some of the greatest tunes from an iconic era of music!
$17.33 – $85.58
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CYJO at the Southern Theatre | “Rhythm and Grooves” Opener
Southern Theatre 21 E. Main Street,, Columbus, OH, United StatesCome 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.
And All That Jazz
Southern Theatre 21 E. Main Street,, Columbus, OH, United StatesJoin 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.
$17.33 – $85.58
CYJS at the Southern Theatre | “And All That Jazz” Opener
Southern Theatre 21 E. Main Street,, Columbus, OH, United StatesCome 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 collegiate jazz festivals, the
Nat King Cole & Friends
Southern Theatre 21 E. Main Street,, Columbus, OH, United StatesGet 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.
$17.33 – $85.58
CYJO at the Southern Theatre | Opening for Nat King Cole & Friends
Southern Theatre 21 E. Main Street,, Columbus, OH, United StatesCome 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
Home for the Holidays ft. Mamie Parris
Southern Theatre 21 E. Main Street,, Columbus, OH, United StatesCelebrate the most wonderful time of the year with a magical evening of music and merriment!
$17.33 – $85.58
CYJO at the Southern Theatre | Opening for Home for the Holidays
Southern Theatre 21 E. Main Street,, Columbus, OH, United StatesCome 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
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!
$17.33 – $85.58
CYJO at the Southern Theatre
Southern Theatre 21 E. Main Street,, Columbus, OH, United StatesCome 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
CYJO at the Southern Theatre
Southern Theatre 21 E. Main Street,, Columbus, OH, United StatesCome 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
Ray Charles and the Roots of R&B
Southern Theatre 21 E. Main Street,, Columbus, OH, United StatesClose 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.
$14.70 – $82.95
The Greatest Jazz Concert in the World Part II
Southern Theatre 21 E. Main Street,, Columbus, OH, United StatesWe are bringing back our legendary night of jazz with guest star bassist and composer John Clayton, drummer extraordinaire Jeff Hamilton, and renowned pianist Tamir Hendelman guaranteed to knock your socks off for a second time!
$14.70 – $82.95
Columbus Youth Jazz Studio Performance
Southern Theatre 21 E. Main Street,, Columbus, OH, United StatesCome 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
CYJO At The Southern Theatre
Southern Theatre 21 E. Main Street,, Columbus, OH, United StatesCome 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
Maria Schneider, NEA Jazz Master
Southern Theatre 21 E. Main Street,, Columbus, OH, United StatesAn evening with the most prolific and profound composer in the jazz scene, seven time grammy award winner, Maria Schneider, who is returning to lead your Columbus Jazz Orchestra for a night of dazzling music.
$14.70 – $82.95
Home for the Holidays
Southern Theatre 21 E. Main Street,, Columbus, OH, United StatesIt’s the most wonderful time of the year with a collaboration alongside Columbus’ own Shadowbox superstar, Stacie Boord, here to bring you a truckload and more holiday cheer.
$14.70 – $82.95
CYJO at the Southern Theatre
Southern Theatre 21 E. Main Street,, Columbus, OH, United StatesCome 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
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Louis Armstrong & Friends
Southern Theatre 21 E. Main Street,, Columbus, OH, United StatesA celebration of Satchmo, America’s most beloved vocalist and trumpet extraordinaire with jazz royalty Carmen Bradford on vocals and your favorite, Byron Stripling on trumpet.
$14.70 – $82.95
THE ROLLING STONES PROJECT
Southern Theatre 21 E. Main Street,, Columbus, OH, United StatesThe Rolling Stones songbook with a jazzy twist featuring two current members of the Rolling Stones’ backup band – saxophonist Tim Reis and vocalist Bernard Fowler.
$10 – $68
VALENTINE ROMANCE
Southern Theatre 21 E. Main Street,, Columbus, OH, United StatesThe perfect prelude to a kiss for valentine weekend with guest vocalists David Pruyn and Carly Thomas Smith. Fall head over heels for classic and contemporary love songs performed to perfection by your Columbus Jazz Orchestra.
$10 – $68
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Southern Theatre 21 E. Main Street,, Columbus, OH, United StatesA holiday musical treat featuring Nashville-based singer-songwriter Vanessa Campagna.
$10 – $68
GERSHWIN, BERLIN & BEYOND
Southern Theatre 21 E. Main Street,, Columbus, OH, United StatesLegendary songs from America’s greatest songwriters with up-and-coming saxophonist Patrick Bartley, Jr. and CJO favorite and rising jazz vocalist
$10 – $68
POSTPONED: Soul Time Machine: From Cab Calloway to Little Richard
Southern Theatre 21 E. Main Street,, Columbus, OH, United StatesThe Columbus Jazz Orchestra concludes its 2019-2020 season with Soul Time Machine: From Cab Calloway to Little Richard featuring Ty Taylor, lead singer of the Los Angeles-based soul/rock band Vintage Trouble.
$13.5 – $71.5
Speakeasy Hot Jazz
Southern Theatre 21 E. Main Street,, Columbus, OH, United States“Whisper! Speak easy. The police are watching!” warned one Pittsburgh newspaper when describing speakeasies, the illicit, hole-in-the-wall, unlicensed bars that sprang up in many of America’s big cities during prohibition.
$13.5 – $71.5
Modern Romance
Southern Theatre 21 E. Main Street,, Columbus, OH, United StatesNew York Times jazz critic Nate Chinen described trumpeter/vocalist/composer Bria Skonberg as having become “the shining hope of hot jazz on the strength of a clarion trumpet style indebted to Louis Armstrong, a smooth purr of a singing voice inspired by Anita O’Day, and the wholesome glow of youth.”
$13.5 – $71.5
Home for the Holidays
Southern Theatre 21 E. Main Street,, Columbus, OH, United Statesfeaturing Nicki Parrott and Z.F. Taylor Guest artists: Nicki Parrott (vocalist/bassist), Z.F. Taylor (vocalist) Tickets: $68, $60, $54, $50, $25, $10 (plus a $3.50 per ticket CAPA facility fee) Subscriptions are on sale now at the CBUSArts Ticket Center (39 East State Street). Single tickets go on sale Monday, August 12 at the CBUSArts Ticket Center (39 East State Street), all
$13.5 – $71.5
The Greatest Jazz Concert in the World
Southern Theatre 21 E. Main Street,, Columbus, OH, United Statesfeaturing Byron Stripling and the Columbus Jazz Orchestra at the Southern Theatre The Greatest Jazz Concert in the World featuring John Clayton, Benny Green and Jeff Hamilton The Southern Theatre (21 East Main Street, Columbus) Guest artists: John Clayton (Grammy-winning bassist/composer/arranger), Benny Green (pianist/composer), Jeff Hamilton (drummer) Tickets: $68, $60, $54, $50, $25, $10 (plus a $3.50 per ticket CAPA
$13.5 – $71.5
Gospel & Soul Meet Rock & Roll
Southern Theatre 21 E. Main Street,, Columbus, OH, United StatesFeaturing Quan Howell & Shayna Steele The Columbus Jazz Orchestra concludes its 2018-2019 season with Gospel & Soul Meet Rock & Roll featuring former “Sounds of Blackness” lead vocalist, Quan Howell (a guest artist on the CJO’s 2016-2017 “Soul Session” concerts), alongside Shayna Steele, whose dynamic vocals can be heard on tracks by Moby including his #1 Billboard Dance track,
$18 – $71
Nothing But the Blues
Southern Theatre 21 E. Main Street,, Columbus, OH, United StatesFeaturing Omar Coleman and Joel Frahm March madness kicks off with the CJO getting down and dirty in blues country with Nothing But the Blues, featuring windy city blues vocalist and harmonicist Omar Coleman and saxophonist Joel Frahm. Omar Coleman’s performances are rooted in the blues, spiked with R&B urgency, and resonant with deep-soul passion. He has appeared on jazz and
$18 – $71
Unforgettable: Love Songs of Nat King Cole & Others
Southern Theatre 21 E. Main Street,, Columbus, OH, United StatesFeaturing Benny Benack III & Lena Seikaly The CJO provides the romantic soundtrack to the Valentine’s Day weekend with Unforgettable: Love Songs of Nat King Cole & Others, celebrating the centenary of jazz legend Nat King Cole, and featuring two fresh-faced rising stars on the jazz scene, trumpeter-vocalist Benny Benack III, and vocalist Lena Seikaly, an audience favorite at last summer’s
$18 – $71
Home for the Holidays
Southern Theatre 21 E. Main Street,, Columbus, OH, United StatesFeaturing Niki Haris The CJO heats up the yuletide season with the annual Home for the Holidays concerts, this season featuring vocalist Niki Haris, daughter of soul-jazz piano great, Gene Harris. While Niki excels at jazz, blues and gospel, and is in high demand at jazz clubs and festivals, it was on the international pop music scene where she first
$18 – $71
Fascinating Rhythm featuring Maurice Hines with John and Leo Manzari
Southern Theatre 21 E. Main Street,, Columbus, OH, United StatesFeaturing Maurice Hines with John and Leo Manzari The Columbus Jazz Orchestra's Swingin’ with the CJO concert series kicks off with a high energy, tour-de-force evening of hot jazz and tap featuring Tony Award-nominee Maurice Hines and the dynamic, rapid-fire tap dancing duo of John and Leo Manzari. Maurice Hines and the Manzari Brothers join Byron Stripling and the 16-piece Columbus Jazz Orchestra for
$18.50 – $71.50
Legends of Rhythm & Blues: From Sam Cooke to Stevie Wonder & Beyond
Southern Theatre 21 E. Main Street,, Columbus, OH, United StatesFeaturing Nicole Henry & Michael Lynche Chart-topping jazz vocalist, Nicole Henry, and American Idol finalist, Michael Lynche, lend vocal fireworks to concerts that get to the very heart and soul of rhythm and blues. Tickets on sale now at the CBUSArts Ticket Center (39 East State Street, Columbus), by phone at (614) 469-0939 or at www.ticketmaster.com.
$18 – $71
New Orleans One Mo’ Time
Southern Theatre 21 E. Main Street,, Columbus, OH, United StatesFeaturing Herlin Riley & Vaughn Weister We listened when you said you loved our New Orleans show last season. So we’re coming back with New Orleans One Mo’ Time featuring critically-acclaimed New Orleans drummer, Herlin Riley, and Columbus’ own New Orleans/Dixieland trombone master, Vaughn Weister. Tickets on sale now at the CBUSArts Ticket Center (39 East State Street, Columbus), by
$18 – $71
100 Years of Buddy Rich & Dizzy Gillespie
Southern Theatre 21 E. Main Street,, Columbus, OH, United StatesFeaturing Roberta Gambarini & Jeff Hamilton Trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie and drummer Buddy Rich pushed the limits of jazz and their instruments with the force of their personalities, virtuosity of their playing and clear visionary ideas. We celebrate their legacy with concerts featuring two-time Grammy®-nominated Italian vocalist, Roberta Gambarini, recently featured on Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Spring Gala, and jazz drummer extraordinaire,
$18 – $71
Home for the Holidays
Southern Theatre 21 E. Main Street,, Columbus, OH, United StatesFeaturing Peggy Kriha Dye & David Pruyn We jazz up your holiday season with our annual Home for the Holidays concerts November 29 – December 3 with singer/drummer, David Pruyn, and internationally acclaimed soprano and Opera Columbus Artistic Director, Peggy Kriha Dye, performing seasonal favorites and jazz standards as only the CJO can. Tickets on sale now at the CBUSArts
$18 – $71
A Columbus Jazz Orchestra 45th Anniversary Extravaganza!
Southern Theatre 21 E. Main Street,, Columbus, OH, United StatesFeaturing John Clayton, Joshua Redman & Micah Thomas The 2017-2018 season opens October 12 – 15 with A CJO 45th Anniversary Extravaganza! featuring one of the greatest saxophonists of this generation, Joshua Redman. The program also includes the world premiere of a new work by the great jazz bassist/composer/bandleader, John Clayton, starring Columbus native and piano wunderkind, Micah Thomas, and
$18 – $71
Soul Session: From Ray Charles to Whitney Houston
Southern Theatre 21 E. Main Street,, Columbus, OH, United StatesThursday, April 6 – Sunday, April 9, 2017 Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Friday - Saturday at 8 p.m. Sunday at 3 p.m. A quartet of powerful vocalists from the worlds of jazz, soul and gospel join Byron Stripling and the Columbus Jazz Orchestra for Soul Session: From Ray Charles to Whitney Houston April 6 – 9 at the Southern Theatre.
$25 – $58
Cab Calloway, Lionel Hampton & The Big Band Explosion!
Southern Theatre 21 E. Main Street,, Columbus, OH, United StatesThursday, March 16 – Sunday, March 19, 2017 Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Friday - Saturday at 8 p.m. Sunday at 3 p.m. With a nod to the great, roaring big bands of Cab Calloway and Lionel Hampton, expect concerts bursting with spontaneous, raucous, red-hot solos by your favorite CJO players and our special guest tenor sax star, Harry Allen, and
$25 – $58
Ella Fitzgerald & the Great Ladies of Swing
Southern Theatre 21 E. Main Street,, Columbus, OH, United States2017 marks the centenary of America's “First Lady of Song,” the incomparable Miss Ella Fitzgerald. We honor Ella’s remarkable legacy, and those of her contemporaries with performances by two outstanding guest vocalists. Get ready to swing to the passionate vocals of Marva Hicks and the sultry stylings of vocalist/bassist Nicki Parrot.
$25 – $58
Home for the Holidays
Southern Theatre 21 E. Main Street,, Columbus, OH, United StatesWednesday, November 30 – Sunday, December 4, 2016 Wednesday - Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Friday - Saturday at 8 p.m. Sunday at 3 p.m. Watch the live webcast HERE Jazz up your holidays with Carly Thomas Smith and Micah Thomas, performing beloved standards and holiday favorites with the high-powered 16-piece Columbus Jazz Orchestra. This is the perfect gift for the music lover on your
$25
New Orleans on Parade!
Southern Theatre 21 E. Main Street,, Columbus, OH, United StatesThursday, October 20 – Sunday, October 23, 2016 Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Friday - Saturday at 8:00 p.m. Sunday at 3 p.m. Bourbon Street comes to Main Street when Byron Stripling and the Columbus Jazz Orchestra are joined by world-renowned New Orleans-based clarinetist, Evan Christopher, and Grammy Award-nominee and Thelonius Monk International Jazz Competition winning drummer and vocalist, Jamison Ross.
$25
The Music of Sting and Steely Dan
Southern Theatre 21 E. Main Street,, Columbus, OH, United StatesEnjoy an explosive, energy filled evening with Grammy and Tony Award nominee Michael McElroy, along with local star vocalist, Phil Clark.
Standards & Strings featuring Carmen Bradford
Southern Theatre 21 E. Main Street,, Columbus, OH, United StatesWith the lush, rich, velvety sounds of strings combined with the high-powered, jazz-infused CJO, this concert will leave you breathless!
Sammy, Dean, & A Little Bit of Frank
Southern Theatre 21 E. Main Street,, Columbus, OH, United States“Rat Pack” stars Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr., and Dean Martin’s amazing talents were only surpassed by their spontaneous, outlandish humor.
