This weekend the 2018-19 Jazz at the MAC season at the McConnell Arts Center in Worthington gets started under the direction of pianist and musical director Tony Hagood. Hagood and a cast of talented musicians produced four excellent concerts for his first series in 2017-18 - his Brubeck tribute wasContinue Reading
The fifth year of the Dick’s Den Wednesday Residency program continues with an outstanding November slate courtesy of drummer Aaron Scott. One of the area’s finest (and busiest) musicians, Scott is regularly heard with his TRio jazz group featuring Dave DeWitt and Derek DiCenzo, as well as R&B band PhilContinue Reading
As part of a weekend in Ohio to spread the word of his new album, Columbus native and trombonist Sam Blakeslee will lead a quintet at Filament at the Vanderelli Room on Sunday, November 4th from 8 to 11pm. There is a $10 suggested donation for admission. This string ofContinue Reading
After taking a break last year, the Whatyouwill festival devoted to improvised and experimental music in the Midwest returns this weekend for its 7th installment. While Saturday is the focal point of the schedule, Whatyouwill 7 offers performances (and camping) over 3 days, Friday, September 28th through Sunday, September 30th,Continue Reading
The new Jazz Arts Group series “Jazz at the Lincoln” is kicking off next week with a concert for the ages. “Jazz at the Lincoln: Tenor Titans of the Capital City” will take place at the Lincoln Theatre on Saturday, September 22nd at 8pm. Tickets and more info are availableContinue Reading
Pianist and Columbus native Aaron Diehl (photo by Jaime Kahn), in the middle of a demanding schedule performing around the country and the world, returns home this month for a special solo piano concert. CAPA presents Aaron Diehl at the Lincoln Theatre on Sunday, September 16th, at 7pm. Tickets areContinue Reading
Guiding the Dick’s Den Wednesday Residency Program for September is bassist John Allen (photo by Kenny Caterer). A first-call musician for Columbus acts of many genres, Allen is using the month to showcase the talents, and, in some cases, compositions, of a host of talented colleagues in a variety ofContinue Reading
Waves de Aché, “a Columbus-based band blending modern jazz harmony with rhythms rooted in Afro-Cuban and Salsa music,” is starting a new monthly residency series this month. Waves de Aché kicks off their residency at Kafe Kerouac in Old North Columbus on Thursday, August 16th, from 8 to 11pm. FutureContinue Reading
The Dick’s Den Wednesday Residency Program roars into the second half of summer with a diverse August schedule led by drummer Josh Heber. Heber is involved with great area bands of many varieties and will showcase his different interests and collaborations with other talented musicians over the course of theContinue Reading
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