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
The Jazz Arts Group’s Jazz Academy recently announced details for the 2019 summer season of PBJ & Jazz at the Topiary Park. This summer tradition offers “one-hour long interactive concerts designed to introduce jazz and American music to young children and their families.” Now in its 10th season, the PBJContinue Reading
With apologies to some intrepid college student ensembles that have already braved the elements this spring, the time has come for the first Outdoor Jazz Guide of the year. All events are free unless otherwise noted. As of press time, guitar maestro Tom Carroll has wrapped up the first ofContinue Reading
Soothsayer (artwork by Lesley Raye), presenting “A night of classic Blue Note jazz with an ear forward,” will perform at Natalie’s on Saturday, February 3rd at 10pm. Tickets are available here. Building from successful tribute projects like the Sanctuary Miles Davis band and the Such Sweet Thunder project in honorContinue Reading
As the Columbus Jazz Calendar speeds its way toward Christmas, there are more great ways to celebrate this special time of year in our Holiday Jazz Guide. After leading his all-star quartet at Dick’s Den Friday, organ virtuoso Tony Monaco and his Trio will get jazz fans of all agesContinue Reading
“Such Sweet Thunder: A Tribute to Duke Ellington” (poster art by Lesley Raye) will take place at Natalie’s on Friday, July 28th at 10pm – Tickets are available here. This high level homage to the countless classic jazz tunes composed by Ellington and his musical partner Billy Strayhorn was theContinue Reading