Local organ, piano, keyboard legend, Bobby Floyd, has a new gig performing at Cibo Restaurant & Bar in Upper Arlington. His piano trio will consist of himself, Derek DiCenzo on guitar and Reggie Jackson on drums. The first performance comes on November 11th at 7:30 with a performance about a week later on November 19th.
Cibo
4740 Reed Rd
Columbus, OH 43220
Neighborhood: Upper Arlington
http://www.cibocolumbus.com/
Bobby has performed extensively in the U.S., Canada, Europe and Japan. Touring events include major jazz festivals, concert halls, and numerous night clubs with Ray Charles, Jeff Tyzik, Chris Howes and Sarah Morrow. The prestige associated with Floyd’s international appearances can also be witnessed at home.
In his hometown, Columbus, Ohio, Bobby has been a feature with the Columbus Jazz Orchestra, The Columbus Symphony, and ProMusica Chamber Orchestra sharing the stage with Dionne Warwick, Doc Severinson, Artural Sandaval, Faye Robinson and many others. He has also appeared in a variety of performances opening for Spyro Gyra, Smokey Robinson, Stanley Clark and George Duke, as well as accompanying other artists like David “Fathead” Newman, Bobby Watson, Greg Osby and Billy Hart.
Although I had heard Bobby and Byron play in 2010, after last Sunday’s concert in Westerville, I’m totally hooked. Can I receive a schedule of local programs featuring Bobby? I’m a Columbus, OH resident, but it’s not necessary to limit the schedule to the Columbus area. I would love to have my Orlando, FL, organ-playing grandson hear Bobby in person and you know Richard isn’t coming to our cold weather any time soon.