There is news this week of ways you can help an Ohio jazz legend. Drummer John Von Ohlen has had a long and storied career, including playing with Woody Herman from 1967 to 1969, and with Stan Kenton from 1970 to 1972. He is the longtime leader of Cincinnati’s BlueContinue Reading
The Jazz Brew Fundraising Concert Series, presented by and benefiting the SEMM Foundation and Jazz 98.5 FM, WSAX-LP, is celebrating Jazz Appreciation Month with a special Homegrown concert. On Saturday, April 28th at 7pm, the Jazz Brew Series presents Greg Bandy & the Jazz Alliance featuring Greg Bandy on drums,Continue Reading
Following an excellent season kickoff over the holidays, the second concert of the 2017-2018 Jazz Brew Fundraising Concert Series will take place this weekend. The SEMM Foundation and Jazz 98.5 FM, WSAX-LP proudly present international saxophone superstar Jeff Kashiwa, along with Columbus’ own smooth jazz stars NexLevel, on Saturday, MarchContinue Reading
There are plenty of ways to celebrate Mother’s Day with live jazz on Sunday. Jazz 98.5 FM, WSAX-LP is holding a second weekend fundraiser at The Idle-A-While on the East Side (see more below) which wraps up with a Mother’s Day doubleheader on their House Restaurant stage Sunday with AnnaContinue Reading
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
There is news this week from Jazz 98.5 FM, WSAX-LP as the radio station prepares to launch its full-power broadcast. After completing testing and receiving its FCC license, the non-profit station is now raising funds for the $30,000 needed to purchase the equipment for its antenna. A suggested donation ofContinue Reading