The weekend ahead is a big one for jazz guitar in the Columbus area. The annual Capital University Guitar Festival returns to Huntington Recital Hall at the Capital University – Conservatory of Music in Bexley on Friday, April 5th, starting at noon with clinics led by Capital alumni all afternoonContinue Reading
I hope everyone had a good Jazz & Rib Fest weekend despite the weather – I managed to enjoy great sets by Safety Squad and the Doug Neel 5tet Friday afternoon. This weekend’s Outdoor Jazz schedule (all events are free unless otherwise noted) gets off to an early start onContinue Reading
May’s schedule for the Dick’s Den Wednesday Residency program brings a new leader to the marquee: tubist and sousaphonist Tony Zilincik (Photo by Tim Perdue). A music professor at Capital and a veteran of brass ensembles, jazz ensembles and countless other settings throughout the area, Zilincik summarizes his plans asContinue Reading
As is often the case, this April is a big month for jazz programming at Capital University in Bexley. On Friday, April 6th, from noon to 8pm, the Capital University Guitar Festival will take place in Huntington Recital Hall. Enjoy clinics from guitarists Jackson Evans, Joshua Hill, and Karl WohlwendContinue 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
The annual tribute to dearly departed Columbus jazz legend Mark Flugge returns this week through the sponsorship of the Mark Flugge Memorial Fund and Capital University, and will include a guest appearance by acclaimed pianist Bill Dobbins. The Fifth Annual Mark Flugge Memorial Jazz Concert takes place at Mees HallContinue Reading
New York City-based guitarist Peter Mazza will be in Columbus for two exciting events next week. As part of a jaunt to Ohio and Kentucky prompted by the support of Cincinnati guitar store DHR Guitar Experience and Ohio guitarists Brandon Coleman, Doug Neel, and Zakk Jones, Mazza will arrive inContinue Reading
The Hot Times Kate Schulte Tribute returns next month for its sixth annual installment of community-oriented jazz performances featuring world-renowned musical talent. This year’s tribute includes five events in venues around Columbus September 6th through 10th. Making his Tribute debut this year is baritone saxophonist James Carter, highly regarded byContinue 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