The Jazz Arts Group’s Inside Track series caps off Jazz Appreciation Month on April 29 – 30 at the Lincoln Theatre with “Birth of the Cool,” a recreation of the iconic 1949-50 Miles Davis recording sessions featuring Mark Flugge (music director) and Jim Powell (trumpet); and a multi-media retrospective ofContinue Reading
The Jazz Arts Group of Columbus (JAG) offers a stellar line-up of music making opportunities to engage all ages and interests with summer camps and clinics at the Jazz Academy community instructional space in the Lincoln Theatre complex. With nearly 5,000 square feet, the Jazz Academy is a premier facilityContinue Reading
The sweet sounds of jazz will fill the spring air throughout the month of April. The Jazz Arts Group of Columbus (JAG) will help celebrate the 10th anniversary of Jazz Appreciation Month locally with a host of activities all month long. Each April, Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM) shines the spotlightContinue Reading
Cool jazz caught fire on the West Coast, particularly in Los Angeles during 1952 and 1953. Characterized by tight arrangements, restrained sounds and thoughtful solos, the cool jazz era (1948 – 1960) produced great artists and recordings and influenced many styles of music to come. Join Vaughn Wiester to listenContinue Reading
The Thomas Worthington HS Jazz Band, under the direction of Mr. Ryan Alexis, will host a Jazz Clinic and Concert featuring famed jazz trumpeter, Alan Wise, formerly of the Maynard Ferguson Band. On Friday, March 25, Mr. Wise will conduct a Masters Jazz Clinic at the Kilbourne Middle School auditoriumContinue Reading
WCBE 90.5 FM, Godman Guild Association (the Guild), and GnG Music Instruction will join together to promote not only the fundraising efforts of WCBE and the treasure of public radio, but the mission of Godman Guild in promoting strong families and communities. For every $90.50 WCBE raises on Monday, MarchContinue Reading
So You Want to Make Music in Columbus? – How do you book shows? How do you make a press packet? How much does a “sound guy” cost? The CMC answers these questions and more in a workshop for the aspiring musician. Plus, get tips from a panel discussion featuringContinue Reading
Due to popular demand, Local B3 organ great Tony Monaco is now offering lessons live online. From Tony – “Over the years I’ve had so many students approach me regarding giving lessons Live online. With the help of one of my eager students’ IT expertise, I can now effectively teachContinue Reading
The Jazz Arts Group is looking for Ohio’s finest young musicians to participate in the 9th annual Hank Marr High School Jazz Award. Columbus musical legend Hank Marr was one of the world’s masters of the Hammond B-3 organ. Along with Hank’s celebrity status as a member of the jazzContinue Reading