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
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
First on the list of Shows To See This Week is a gypsy jazz outfit heading south to play Columbus this weekend. Cleveland area quartet Hot Djang plays Notes on Friday, April 13th at 8pm. Doors open at 7pm – tickets and more details are available here. Featuring Reed SimonContinue Reading
Here in Jazz Appreciation Month, there is news of a short Jazz Road Trip next week for the chance to see a top-notch group. The Anat Cohen Tentet, featuring jazz clarinetist Anat Cohen and a great supporting cast, will perform in the Kennedy Union Ballroom at the University of DaytonContinue Reading
The 2018 calendar has concentrated some jazzy holiday celebrations. While events in honor of Valentine’s Day start this weekend – check out our Valentine’s Jazz 2018 article to learn more – gigs celebrating Mardi Gras, Tuesday February 13th, are also on their way! Kicking off our Mardi Gras Jazz GuideContinue Reading
Jazz Arts Group recently released details on its exciting 2017-18 series of PBJ & Jazz educational concerts for families. The series presents “one-hour long interactive concerts designed to introduce jazz and American music to young children and their families,” and are hosted by retired music educator and venue owner RebeccaContinue Reading
With Fall in full gear, there are plenty of wonderful options on our Columbus Jazz Calendar, so my list of Shows To See This Week was hard to narrow down! One great choice is Tony Monaco and the Grinders, playing Dick’s Den on Friday, October 13th at 10pm. Named afterContinue Reading
While their schedule of jazz camps for children is already halfway over, the Jazz Arts Group’s Jazz Academy is bringing back two popular programs for adults and students starting in July. The Columbus Community Jazz Band will hold a summer session led by Pete Mills offering anyone with experience playingContinue Reading
The Fourth Annual Mark Flugge Memorial Jazz Concert will be held on Sunday, June 4th at 3pm in Mees Hall at Capital University in Bexley. This annual free event honors the musical and educational legacy of the talented pianist, composer, arranger, educator, and bandleader with a program of his tunesContinue Reading