The popular PBJ & Jazz concert series returns for another summer season with an eclectic mix of local jazz talent. The PBJ & Jazz series helps introduce jazz and live music to younger children and their families. Full details and complete schedule from the Jazz Arts Group:
The PBJ & Jazz summer series is pleased to return to the Topiary Park downtown for its sixth season of free outdoor concerts. PBJ & Jazz at the Topiary Park: Jazz for Kids and Families is a collaborative effort between the Jazz Arts Group, Friends of the Topiary Park, Friends of the Library, and the Columbus Museum of Art.
The summer series kicks off on Saturday, June 14 featuring the vocal stylings of Mary McClendon & Friends. Other series highlights include the Caribbean Jazz Quintet (July 12); Cedric Easton & “Circle of Friends” (August 9); and the Dan White Sextet (September 13).
PBJ & Jazz concerts are 1-hour long interactive concerts designed to introduce jazz and American music to young children and their families. Featuring some of Columbus’ finest musicians and ensembles, PBJ & Jazz concerts are hosted by retired music educator Rebecca Ogden — and are a great introduction to live music for the youngest audience member.
PBJ & Jazz at the Topiary Park concerts are free and follow family storytime at 11:00 am at the Main Library. Guests are encouraged to bring a picnic and a blanket. The noon concert will conclude with a hands-on art activity, from 1:00 – 2:00 pm, presented by the Columbus Museum of Art. The Topiary Park is located at 480 E. Town Street in downtown Columbus. In the event of rain, concerts and art activities will be held inside the Main Library at 96 S. Grant Avenue. Call 614-294-5200 x 107 or visit www.jazzartsgroup.org for more information.
PBJ & Jazz at the Topiary Park: Jazz for Kids and Families is presented by Friends of the Topiary Park and sponsored by the Discovery Special Improvement District, the Jennifer Michel Keefer Memorial Fund at The Columbus Foundation, and Friends of the Library. In-kind support is provided by Columbus Recreation and Parks and the Discovery Special Improvement District. Exclusive media support is provided by WCBE 90.5 FM.