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
I had a wonderful Jazz Night Out when Richard Sanford and I saw Dave Douglas’ Dada People at the Wexner Center on Tuesday the 11th. With a world-class lineup of pianist Frank Woeste, bassist Yasushi Nakamura and drummer Clarence Penn, trumpeter Douglas led a set of his and Woeste’s tunesContinue Reading
The fourth installment of the 2016-17 Jazz Arts Group Presents series will bring the music of the Harlem Renaissance to life through the abilities of some of Columbus’ finest, and up-and-coming, musicians. “Ladies Sing the Blues: Songs & Sounds of The Harlem Renaissance” will be held on Saturday, February 18th,Continue Reading
Natalie’s Coal-Fired Pizza and Live Music is once again honoring Black History Month this February with a series of great performances. The 10 concerts featuring both Columbus-based and national artists that are part of the 2017 Black History Month series include great jazz shows along with funk/soul (Mojoflo, February 3rd),Continue Reading
I had a wonderful Jazz Night Out when I saw the Matt Wilson Quartet JAG Presents 7pm show on the 19th at Notes. Drummer Wilson and his world-class band of Martin Wind on bass, Jeff Lederer on saxes and clarinet, and Kirk Knuffke on cornet put on an awe-inspiring showContinue Reading
The Powell Chamber of Commerce will be hosting The Third Annual Taste of Powell event on Thursday, May 3, 2012 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Columbus Zoo, Water’s Edge Events Park. Visitors will enjoy fantastic cuisine from Powell’s top restaurateurs and experience the cool jazz sounds ofContinue Reading
Bungalow Jazz is planning to hibernate during the winter months but before they completely zone out join Becky and the gang this Sunday, January 23rd at 11am for a jazz brunch. Performing will be Dave DeWitt on piano, Derek DiCenzo on bass and Aaron Scott on drums. We are toldContinue Reading
At least for a few weeks, the Rumba Cafe brings live jazz back on Wednesday nights with Derek DiCenzo, Dave DeWitt on bass, and Maxwell Button on Drums. The performances start this Wednesday, January 5th and run throughout the month of January, every Wednesday night until January 19th. The RumbaContinue Reading
Derek DiCenzo’s “Moderne Craptette” trio returns with a vengeance this Wednesday and Thursday December 22nd and 23rd respectively. Wednesday night the “Craptette” will be at the Rumba Cafe starting at 9pm and then Thursday night at Dick’s Den. Derek will be leading the trio playing Hammond B3 organ and aContinue Reading