In response to Columbus jazz fans’ confusion, Central Ohio’s 24 hour Jazz Radio Station, Jazz 98.5 FM, WSAX-LP, recently issued statements regarding their Jazz At The Amp series, which had a successful three-year run at the Westerville Alum Creek Park North Amphitheater. In a surprisingly audacious move, Westerville Parks and RecreationContinue Reading
While we have entered the last full month of summer, the area Outdoor Jazz schedule shows no signs of slowing down! On Friday, August 3rd, the final monthly installment of the Jazz Academy Summer Jam Sessions gets the weekend started for young musicians at State Auto’s Pike Park at noonContinue Reading
I hope everyone had a good Jazz & Rib Fest weekend despite the weather – I managed to enjoy great sets by Safety Squad and the Doug Neel 5tet Friday afternoon. This weekend’s Outdoor Jazz schedule (all events are free unless otherwise noted) gets off to an early start onContinue Reading
Here’s hoping everyone had a great 4th of July! Before getting into a handful of some of the other great shows this weekend, we have details on an Outdoor Jazz schedule that is swinging mightily (All events free unless otherwise noted). One new addition to the lineup for Thursday, JulyContinue Reading
Before roundups of Outdoor Jazz and your strong indoor and outdoor 4th of July jazz options plus the return of Kelly Delaveris, there is news of a new Columbus jazz jam session getting started in July! Saxophonist Korey Black and The Brewtet, with Will Ash on drums, Julian Dittmer onContinue Reading
A modern tradition in excellent outdoor summer jazz concerts gets underway again this weekend in Westerville. Presented by Westerville Parks and Recreation Department and Jazz 98.5 FM, WSAX-LP, the third annual Jazz At The Amp concert series kicks off at the Alum Creek Park North Amphitheater on Saturday, June 30thContinue Reading
While we’ve passed the halfway-point of outdoor music season, at least symbolically, there are still plenty of opportunities left to catch FREE great live jazz outside this summer, including this week. On Saturday, July 29th at 4pm, the monthly Summer Jazz Concert Series at New Birth Christian Ministries (East Side)Continue Reading
After a promising debut in 2016, the Jazz at the Amp Series of outdoor concerts returns for 2017 this weekend even bigger and better! Presented by major sponsors Westerville Parks and Recreation, Jazz 98.5 FM, WSAX-LP, SEMM Foundation and Mount Carmel Health, the series of 7 FREE concerts will beContinue Reading