For the years Columbus was lucky enough to call him ours, drummer Ryan Jewell was our leading proponent of Emily Dickinson’s maxim “tell the truth but tell it slant.” He placed an idiosyncratic, indelible, and always swinging stamp on any context he assailed, from the insidiously catchy quirk of Terribly EmptyContinue Reading
Up first this week is news of an intimate concert honoring an excellent new Columbus jazz album! The Robert Mason Trio performs at an Album Release Celebration for State of Soul on Sunday, December 8th at 8pm at Upper Cup Coffee in Gahanna – no cover, food from Willowbeez Soulveg,Continue Reading
Before a swingin’ Outdoor Jazz lineup and more great shows for your week, there is news of another milestone for Columbus’ longest-running jam session. On Tuesday, July 30th, from 8:30 to 11:30pm, the Jazz Jam at Park Street Tavern with the Pete Mills Quartet celebrates the start of its 16thContinue Reading
Columbus guitarist Zakk Jones recently released his debut album, Mise-en-scène. The album is available for listening and purchase on Bandcamp and Spotify. But he is celebrating the physical CD release of the album with a release party on Wednesday, July 3rd, which also serves as the kickoff to his JulyContinue Reading
With June fully upon us, there is abundant jazz for you in our Outdoor Jazz Guide! On Friday, June 7th, 6 – 10pm, the Friday Nights Uptown Series at Partners Park in Marysville kicks off with the toe-tapping tunes of the Dave Powers Trio (details here). On Saturday, June 8thContinue Reading
First up in our list of Shows To See This Week is a new weekly series at the Market District Kitchen & Bar, on the second floor of Market District Supermarket, 2250 E. Main Street in Bexley. Already the home of Doug Neel’s jazz guitar brunch on Sundays, this intimateContinue Reading
Richard Sanford and I had an excellent Jazz Day Out when we saw Richard Lopez Present “Boss Tenors, Live from Cbus” at Columbus Museum of Art on Sunday the 3rd (Photo by Richard Sanford). This satisfying concert was a prime example of the magic that can happen when five battle-testedContinue Reading
Celebrated trumpeter Anthony Stanco will lead a high-powered quintet for three socially-minded shows around Columbus this week. The Anthony Stanco Ensemble will perform at Brothers Drake on Wednesday, February 6th at 8pm (No cover, info here), at Dick’s Den on Friday, February 8th at 10pm ($5 cover), and at TheContinue Reading
My parents and I had a fantastic Jazz Night Out when we saw “Tony Hagood Presents The Music of Horace Silver” at the McConnell Arts Center on January 25th. Pianist Tony Hagood and his all-star ensemble shared a loving tribute to one of the true jazz greats. The bright bopContinue Reading