The new Jazz Arts Group series “Jazz at the Lincoln” is kicking off next week with a concert for the ages. “Jazz at the Lincoln: Tenor Titans of the Capital City” will take place at the Lincoln Theatre on Saturday, September 22nd at 8pm. Tickets and more info are availableContinue Reading
Legendary Columbus jazz saxophonist Charlie Cook (thanks to Connie Boykin for the photo and details) recently passed away at the age of 90. Cook grew up on Columbus’ South Side, where he was inspired by his neighbor, pianist Stomp Gordon. Cook came up with the bands of Wild Bill Graham,Continue Reading
Starting in 2016, Columbus musician organization SCAT Experience the Avenue has been hosting monthly Happy Hour concerts on the first Friday of the month at the Lincoln Cafe. These shows often pay tribute to legendary jazz musicians, both of local and far-flung origins, and feature the variety of talented ColumbusContinue Reading
The biggest local jazz story of the week is the sad news that Columbus saxophone legend Gene Walker passed away Monday at the age of 76. Walker was an esteemed performer, bandleader, and educator who entertained and inspired generations of jazz musicians and fans. A proper tribute is forthcoming here,Continue Reading
Two Columbus jazz legends will take their place on the Lincoln Theatre Walk of Fame in an induction ceremony on Saturday, July 28, sponsored by the State Auto Insurance Companies. The ceremony is free and open to the public. Doors will open at 6:45pm, and the program will begin atContinue Reading
Legendary Columbus saxophonist Gene Walker will be honored this weekend in a performance at the King Arts Complex entitled: Jazz on the Avenue. The event, in collaboration with the Urban Jazz Coalition, will showcase jazz musicians from Columbus including Eddie Bayard, Shawn “Thunder” Wallace, Martin William and Lee Savory. TedContinue Reading
Jazz & Eggs style Jam session, ongoing music, food, friends: Since 1958, Saxophone player Gene Walker has toured with some of the world’s greatest entertainers and played in venues all over the World. He is a retired professor from OSU and when he can, still works to bring the jazzContinue Reading
Local jazz legend Gene Walker, brings his “Band of Gold” to Vonn Jazz Lounge this Friday, April 2 at 9pm. Gene Walker’s Band of Gold originally formed back in the late 1960’s after he moved to New York City. The band featured Bo Didley, Jr., Billy Joe Thomas on organ,Continue Reading
A new article by the Other Paper highlights local amateur filmmaker John Fraim, and his determination to tell the story of local sax legend, Gene Walker. After an Jazz Academy event, at Fort Hayes Arts and Academic School where Walker teaches every Monday, Fraim was inspired to share the GeneContinue Reading