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Hank Marr Award Winner 2017: Craig Jackson

On: July 31, 2017

In: Jazz Education, Jazz News, Live Jazz Shows

The Jazz Arts Group recently announced the winner of its 2017 Hank Marr High School Jazz Award competition. Saxophonist Craig Jackson claimed the prize that “demonstrates excellence in musicianship and performance amongst Ohio’s young students of jazz” in multiple rounds of competition adjudicated by acclaimed Ohio musicians and educators. AContinue Reading

JazzColumbus Weekly – February 23, 2017

By: Andrew Patton

On: February 22, 2017

In: Jazz Weekly, Live Jazz Shows, Local Jazz Releases

Mardi Gras comes around again this week! And while this year’s Fat Tuesday-themed jazz schedule that we’re aware of is lighter than normal, there are still plenty of chances to have a swinging celebration. The High Street Stompers, a Columbus Dixieland institution since 1987, plays its annual Mardi Gras ConcertContinue Reading