Columbus keyboard titan Bobby Floyd’s weekly Sunday Showcase at Notes is launching an exciting new series this weekend. The inaugural concert of the Spotlight Series will feature acclaimed vibraphonist Dick Sisto with the Bobby Floyd Trio on Sunday, March 18th at 6pm at Notes. Tickets are available here. Sisto hasContinue Reading
Richard Sanford and I had a great Jazz Day Out when we saw the 5th Annual Mark Flugge Jazz Memorial Concert on Sunday the 21st. The concert started on a picturesque note with Abhik Mazumder’s debut of his new solo piece in tribute to Flugge entitled “Mockingbird,” rendered in statelyContinue Reading
As the Columbus Jazz Calendar speeds its way toward Christmas, there are more great ways to celebrate this special time of year in our Holiday Jazz Guide. After leading his all-star quartet at Dick’s Den Friday, organ virtuoso Tony Monaco and his Trio will get jazz fans of all agesContinue Reading
While next weekend’s Columbus Jazz & Rib Festival is almost upon us (check back next week for much more info), part of this week’s exciting schedule of outdoor performances is another nearby pairing of delicious ribs and live jazz. The 20th Annual Newark Jazz & Ribs Festival takes place onContinue Reading
I had a marvelous Jazz Night Out when my parents and I saw the first set of Jazz Arts Group Presents: John Ellis & Double-Wide at Notes on Friday the 21st. Saxophonist Ellis and his far-flung ensemble, including an appearance by Kendrick Scott on drums, delivered a joyous blend ofContinue Reading
Jazz 98.5 FM, WSAX-LP is continuing its fundraising mission to purchase permanent broadcast antenna equipment. This weekend, the station will be holding a Weekend Fundraiser at The Idle-A-While, 6068 Channingway Boulevard, 43232. The venue is offering three days of great live music and American cuisine and will donate a portionContinue Reading
The Bobby Floyd Showcase every Sunday night at Notes presents a delightful combination of great food prepared by the Copious kitchen, featured Columbus and touring guests playing with the talented Bobby Floyd Trio, and a jam session with more great jazz musicians to end the night most weeks. This Sunday,Continue 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