Big news in the Columbus jazz scene this week is that the SEMM Foundation, the non-profit organization that operates Jazz 98.5 FM, WSAX-LP, received its official broadcast license, or “License to Cover,” from the FCC on Thursday the 12th. The station has been testing its broadcast since March 2016, andContinue Reading
Happy new year jazz fans! First up is news of new tributes to dearly departed vocalist Dwight Lenox. Today The Columbus Dispatch published a great obituary with memories from family, friends and bandmates. Details have also emerged regarding the first concert tribute in the area (that we know of) toContinue Reading
Guitarist Tom Carroll and violinist Andy Carlson are the special guests for the next Chamber Jazz concert, “With Strings Attached”, this Sunday, April 10, 3:00 at the Columbus Museum of Art. Drummer Joe Ong and bassist Dave DeWitt join Mark Flugge in the rhythm section, and will play two setsContinue Reading