What a big weekend ahead! Before we get into some previews of Jazz & Rib Fest and other great events coming up, we have a rundown of this week’s Outdoor Jazz beyond the festival. On Friday, July 20th, Worthington’s Northwest Library continues its Summer Concert Series at 7pm with aContinue Reading
This week’s Outdoor Jazz lineup is another very strong one, topped by the 20th annual Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival in Gahanna – click here for the festival’s jazz schedule. On Saturday, June 16th, at 11am, Tom Carroll plays the first of 3 monthly Jazz Brunches on the Patio atContinue Reading
First up this week is our Outdoor Jazz roundup, bursting with fun options for the whole family – all events are free unless otherwise noted. The Columbus Arts Festival runs all weekend on the Scioto Mile – learn about their jazz lineup here. On Friday, June 8th at 6pm, theContinue Reading
Hope everyone had a great Memorial Day! Outdoor Jazz season is now in full bloom with a plethora of options on Saturday, June 2nd. At 9:30am, vocalist Anna Paolucci’s Strings n Tings project makes its roughly monthly appearance at the Clintonville Farmers’ Market – This time its rotating cast includesContinue Reading
Before we get into some local options for a jazzy Memorial Day weekend (Don’t forget about the great smooth and funky options for Friday and Saturday!), EDIT: The Azar Lawrence concert has been postponed. there is news this week of a wonderful opportunity for a Jazz Road Trip to experienceContinue Reading
Jazz Arts Group recently announced the schedule for the 13th annual JazZoo, taking place on four Fridays over the course of five weeks this summer at the Columbus Zoo. Held in the lovely outdoor setting of the zoo’s Water’s Edge Events Park along the O’Shaughnessy Reservoir, these concerts will pairContinue Reading
There is news this week of an exciting new outdoor jazz series to enjoy in the warmer months of 2018. The inaugural Bexley Jazz in the Park Series kicks off on Memorial Day, Monday, May 28th at 4pm in Bexley’s Havenwood Park, with music from saxophonist and Bexley resident BryanContinue Reading
My Dad and I had a lovely Jazz Night Out when we saw the Columbus Jazz Orchestra’s “New Orleans One Mo’ Time” performance at the Southern Theatre on Thursday the 15th. After Byron Stripling sang a heartfelt rendition of “What A Wonderful World” against the backdrop of rare Louis ArmstrongContinue Reading
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