Calendars have aligned among Columbus jazz venues to create an astounding lineup of touring and area musicians performing smooth and/or funky jazz on Saturday, May 26th. Therefore, if you’re still making plans for a fun Memorial Day weekend, we assembled a roundup of your many strong options (that we knowContinue Reading
This weekend, Columbus’ all-star Sly and the Family Stone Tribute Band will perform its annual two night tribute to the music of the legendary Sly Stone and his groundbreaking band. Sly and the Family Stone Tribute Band presents “It’s A Family Affair: A Tribute to the Music of Sly &Continue Reading
In 2017, Columbus’ own internationally-known smooth jazz powerhouse Urban Jazz Coalition celebrated its 22nd year as a band with the fittingly titled XXII. This 10-track release of original tunes plus a handful of choice covers, shows a band at the top of its game, with soaring melodies and burning groovesContinue Reading
A major holiday jazz event featuring the best in smooth jazz from Columbus and beyond in support of Columbus’ jazz radio station is coming up next week! SEMM Foundation and its Jazz 98.5 FM, WSAX-LP radio station are presenting The 3rd Annual Jazz Brew Fundraising Concert at the Walter ArmesContinue Reading
Before details on anniversaries and traditions in the local jazz scene this week (don’t forget about the milestone at Natalie’s!), I want to share thoughts on a wonderful Jazz Night Out I had on Friday, July 28th, including seeing Team Players and Liver Quiver for a happy hour show atContinue Reading
While we’ve passed the halfway-point of outdoor music season, at least symbolically, there are still plenty of opportunities left to catch FREE great live jazz outside this summer, including this week. On Saturday, July 29th at 4pm, the monthly Summer Jazz Concert Series at New Birth Christian Ministries (East Side)Continue Reading
The King Arts Complex recently announced details for its 19th annual Heritage Music Festival. Held in Mayme Moore Park at 240 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., adjacent to the Complex in the King-Lincoln District, this year’s festival will be held each Thursday from July 13th through August 17th. After kickingContinue Reading
After a promising debut in 2016, the Jazz at the Amp Series of outdoor concerts returns for 2017 this weekend even bigger and better! Presented by major sponsors Westerville Parks and Recreation, Jazz 98.5 FM, WSAX-LP, SEMM Foundation and Mount Carmel Health, the series of 7 FREE concerts will beContinue Reading
As part of a busy weekend, I had a fantastic Jazz Night Out when I saw the Tony Monaco Quartet play the final show at Bungalow Jazz on Saturday the 3rd. It was another packed house, with jazz fans and luminaries like Ray Eubanks and Vaughn Wiester all there toContinue Reading