The grand finale of Jazz Appreciation Month is International Jazz Day – Monday, April 30th. Spearheaded by Herbie Hancock, this worldwide celebration “highlights jazz and its diplomatic role of uniting people in all corners of the globe.” A schedule of concerts in cities around the world is topped by theContinue Reading
One new venue offering multiple ways to celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM) this April is Filament at the Vanderelli Room, “a grassroots-oriented performing arts space and listening lounge” operated by Gerard Cox within The Vanderelli Room art gallery in Franklinton, just west of Downtown Columbus. Filament will be holding aContinue Reading
Jazz Arts Group’s Jazz Academy is celebrating Jazz Appreciation Month in April by hosting the 4th Floor Fest, “a series of programs throughout the month of April designed to inspire people of all backgrounds and ability levels.” The festival’s extensive schedule includes a wide variety of activities for jazz enthusiastsContinue Reading