The last major weekend for Outdoor Jazz this year is upon us, courtesy of the 2019 Columbus Italian Festival! “Celebrating Italian Heritage since 1980,” this annual festival continues its tradition of a strong jazz element on its entertainment stages on Friday evening, October 11th; all day Saturday, October 12th; andContinue 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
Before I get into the first weekend of summer’s bustling outdoor jazz schedule, there is news of an exciting venue opening. Saturday, June 22nd, marks the first day for Streetlight Guild, “the brick and mortar house for Columbus culture,” located at 1367 East Main Street on the Near East Side.Continue 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
Our top pick for the slimmer Outdoor Jazz schedule this week is the Pete Mills Quartet playing the inaugural Beer Garden Music Series on Sunday, September 16th at 3pm at Land-Grant Brewing Company in Franklinton. For the occasion, Mills is presenting a B3 band with Willie Barthel on drums, JonContinue Reading
School is back in session across Central Ohio but the Outdoor Jazz season rages on! Our top pick for the fresh air schedule is the annual Hot Times Festival, 240 Parsons Ave in Olde Towne East. The festival presents a wide range of family-friendly entertainment and activities all weekend, andContinue Reading
My Dad and I had a lovely Jazz Night Out when we saw the Columbus Jazz Orchestra’s “New Orleans One Mo’ Time” performance at the Southern Theatre on Thursday the 15th. After Byron Stripling sang a heartfelt rendition of “What A Wonderful World” against the backdrop of rare Louis ArmstrongContinue Reading