My wife and I had a wonderful Jazz Night Out when we saw the latest installment of JAG’s Jazz at the Lincoln series, “Songs & Sounds of the Harlem Renaissance,” at the Lincoln Theatre on January 18th (Photo by Stephen Pariser). This sold out extravaganza truly realized series organizer PeteContinue 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
There is news this week from Jazz Education Connection of Ohio (JECO), a non-profit group of jazz educators and performers dedicated to promoting jazz through performance, education, and workshops. “JECO is proud to present the 2018 Intercollegiate Jazz Ensemble (IJE), under the direction of Matt James, Professor of Saxophone atContinue Reading
“Such Sweet Thunder: A Tribute to Duke Ellington” (poster art by Lesley Raye) will take place at Natalie’s on Friday, July 28th at 10pm – Tickets are available here. This high level homage to the countless classic jazz tunes composed by Ellington and his musical partner Billy Strayhorn was theContinue Reading