The recently announced 2015-16 season of the Jazz Arts Group‘s Inside Track series brings four concerts of exciting modern and contemporary jazz to Columbus audiences. In a shift from the usual scheduling, two of these performances will be held at Notes, the brand-new live music destination in the Brewery District. As a whole, this year’s series features a wide variety of performers and styles, including a popular young saxophonist/vocalist (Grace Kelly Band), a renowned drummer who has played with a cadre of greats (Jeff Hamilton Trio), and a 25th anniversary celebration for the Columbus Youth Jazz Orchestra featuring one of the top CYJO alums (CYJO with the Aaron Diehl Trio). The series begins at the Lincoln Theatre on Saturday, September 19th, at 8pm, with an acclaimed tribute to the legendary songwriter John Lennon by Canada’s Michael Occhipinti and Shine On. As always, each performer will also stop by the JAG Jazz Academy for a free Offstage workshop – Occhipinti will lead his installment on Saturday at 2pm. Keep reading for full details from JAG:
Inside Track
JAG’s newest performance series, Inside Track, continues to offer audiences the best in contemporary music, small ensembles and up-and-coming performers at the historic Lincoln Theatre. Starting with the 2015-2016 season, the series will expand to include performances at Columbus’ newest live music venue, Notes, located in the Brewery District. We believe the best way to experience music is live, where you can feel the beat in your body and witness the heart and soul that goes into its creation. As we prepare for the next Inside Track series, we look forward to giving music lovers from all walks of life the chance to stretch their ears and stretch themselves. With performers from every corner of the musical landscape, our next season will attract diverse audiences and entertain listeners of all ages. It’s music like you’ve never heard it before.
Shine On: The Universe of John Lennon featuring Michael Occhipinti
- SERIES SPONSORS:
- State Auto, Sequent
- CONCERT SPONSOR:
- Fahn & Denny Tishkoff
- DATE/TIME:
- Saturday, September 19, 2015, 8pm
- ARTISTS:
- Michael Occhipinti and Shine On
- VENUE
- Lincoln Theatre – 769 E. Long St. Columbus, OH 43203 (Map/Directions)
SHOW DESCRIPTION:
The iconic songs of John Lennon and The Beatles are now re-imagined for The New Jazz Age by Michel Occhipini and his band, Shine On. Boasting over 20 JUNO Awards (Canada’s Grammy Awards), Shine On began their journey together in a critically acclaimed concert marking the 30th Anniversary of John Lennon’s passing. Tracing an arc from The Beatles’ albums such as Revolver and Rubber Soul to Lennon’s late masterpieces, Shine On crosses all genres in a joyfully expansive tribute unlike any other. You already love these hits, and you’ll love to sing along with the velvety voice of Elizabeth Shepherd of Shine On, as they illuminate The Universe of John Lennon.
FREE – OFFSTAGE AT THE JAZZ ACADEMY COMPANION WORKSHOP: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2:00 P.M.
Grace Kelly
- SERIES SPONSORS:
- State Auto, Sequent
- CONCERT SPONSOR:
- Fahn & Denny Tishkoff
- SATURDAY JANUARY 30, 2016
- Two Sets: 7:30 & 9:30pm
- ARTISTS:
- Grace Kelly Band
- VENUE
- Notes – 520 S. High St. Columbus, OH 43215 (Map/Directions)
SHOW DESCRIPTION:
23 Year-old saxophonist/vocalist Grace Kelly is an artist for jazz lovers and for lovers of great music, period! Recording her first album at 12 years-old and spending the next decade performing over 600 concerts world-wide, she has emerged as one of the most influential female jazz musicians on the planet. Kelly was voted “Best Jazz Act” in Boston for four consecutive years, and graced the stage at President Obama’s Inauguration Celebration.
Her saxophone prowess has captivated jazz elders such as Phil Woods and Lee Konitz, both of whom have recorded with her. Recently, Kelly’s vocal talents fueled her genre-defying popularity on the feel-good single, “Sweet Sweet Baby,” which peaked at #10 on the Billboard Magazine “Smooth Jazz” charts. Grace Kelly is a star in The New Jazz Age and we can’t wait to show you why.
FREE – OFFSTAGE AT THE JAZZ ACADEMY COMPANION WORKSHOP: SATURDAY, JANUARY 30, 2:00 P.M.
Tickets will go on sale soon. For more information on Notes, visit http://www.copiouscolumbus.com/new-index/
Jeff Hamilton Trio
- SERIES SPONSORS:
- State Auto, Sequent
- SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 2016
- Two Sets: 7:30 & 9:30pm
- ARTISTS:
- Jeff Hamilton Trio
- VENUE
- Notes – 520 S. High St. Columbus, OH 43215 (Map/Directions)
SHOW DESCRIPTION:
Known for his work drumming behind legends Oscar Peterson, Ella Fitzgerald, Diana Krall and Barbra Streisand, Jeff Hamilton brings his trio to their premiere performance at Notes.
Jeff, along with award-winning pianist Tamir Hendelman and bassist Christoph Luty, redefine what an authentic trio in The New Jazz Age can and should be.
FREE – OFFSTAGE AT THE JAZZ ACADEMY COMPANION WORKSHOP: SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 2:00 P.M.
Tickets will go on sale soon. For more information on Notes, visit http://www.copiouscolumbus.com/new-index/
Celebrating 25 Years of The Columbus Youth Jazz Orchestra (CYJO) featuring The Aaron Diehl Trio
- SERIES SPONSORS:
- State Auto, Sequent
- DATE/TIME:
- Saturday, April 23, 2016, 8pm
- ARTISTS:
- Aaron Diehl Trio
- VENUE
- Lincoln Theatre – 769 E. Long St. Columbus, OH 43203 (Map/Directions)
SHOW DESCRIPTION:
Columbus native Aaron Diehl represents the past, present and future of jazz on the world stage. He is hailed by the New York Times as “a smart young pianist with a fastidious grasp of Jazz traditions.” Diehl, a Columbus Youth Jazz Orchestra alum and the first Hank Marr High School Jazz Award winner, returns to the Lincoln Theatre with his trio in a performance that is uniquely “Columbus” – a celebation of the 25th anniversary of the CYJO. Aaron and his trio will light up this Inside Track showcase, then join an all-star cast of CYJO members and special guests in a show-stopping finale. This pairing of past and present will give you the ultimate glimpse of the next 25 years of The New Jazz Age in Columbus and beyond.
FREE – OFFSTAGE AT THE JAZZ ACADEMY COMPANION WORKSHOP: SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 2:00 P.M.
