A string of August milestone celebrations continues this week with the Park Street Tavern Jazz Jam 13th Anniversary Party on Tuesday, August 15th at 8:30pm. Saxophonist and host Pete Mills, a cast of Columbus’ finest musicians, and the Tavern’s dedicated ownership and staff are starting another year of providing greatContinue Reading
While next weekend’s Columbus Jazz & Rib Festival is almost upon us (check back next week for much more info), part of this week’s exciting schedule of outdoor performances is another nearby pairing of delicious ribs and live jazz. The 20th Annual Newark Jazz & Ribs Festival takes place onContinue Reading
I had a marvelous Jazz Night Out when my parents and I saw the first set of Jazz Arts Group Presents: John Ellis & Double-Wide at Notes on Friday the 21st. Saxophonist Ellis and his far-flung ensemble, including an appearance by Kendrick Scott on drums, delivered a joyous blend ofContinue Reading
For at least the past year and longer, local Trombone player Evan Oberla has hosted a Tuesday night jam session at Ruby Tuesday on Summit. While the jams weren’t always specifically “jazz” jams, there were many seasoned jazz musicians showing up and playing every week including the talented Oberla himself.Continue Reading
This Tuesday December 28th the Park Street Tavern Jazz Jam welcomes students of JAG’s Jazz Academy and the Columbus Youth Jazz Program for a night of great music. The first set begins at 8:30 pm and features two great guest artists: guitarist Aaron Quinn and drummer James Gaiters