Ayman Abi Kheir, a Lebanese percussionist living in Columbus while he continues his Jazz Studies at Capital University, is releasing his new album Zayzafoon this week. The album release party will be held on Friday, November 22nd at 10pm in the main gallery of The Vanderelli Room in Franklinton. TheContinue Reading
The big event on this weekend’s bursting Columbus Jazz Calendar is Whatyouwill 8: An Improvised Experience! This 8th annual celebration of improvised music and jazz has relocated to organizer Gerard Cox’s home venue, Filament at the Vanderelli Room, and the gallery’s grounds. This all-weekend festival presents a diverse selection ofContinue Reading
The Columbus Jazz Calendar for Thursday, September 12th has shaped up to be a diverse display of both wonderful international touring artists and the area’s own homegrown talented acts. Following is a rundown of schedule highlights, plus a listing of the other great options for live jazz that the eveningContinue Reading
A special quintet version of the TMT Trio, including native Columbus trombonist Sam Blakeslee, makes a tour stop at Filament at the Vanderelli Room on Thursday, July 25th at 8pm. This event is BYOB, donations will be requested at the door for this next intimate look at top-flight jazz artistsContinue Reading
The Outdoor Jazz offerings in Columbus for the upcoming week are swingin’! On Friday, July 12th, get your weekend off to a prompt start when the Local ‘n Live series at the Campus Gateway Beer Garden (outside District PourHouse) features Small Songs at 5pm (more details here). The 2019 JazZooContinue 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
Filament at the Vanderelli Room in Franklinton continues to present a wide range of high quality live jazz (and beyond) entertainment, including a special show next week. Dayton multi-instrumentalist and educator Randy Villars will be joined by the Brandon Scott Coleman Trio at Filament on Thursday, June 27th at 9pm.Continue Reading
Hope everyone had a great Memorial Day! With local schools closing for the summer, our weekly Outdoor Jazz Guide is picking up steam with four great options taking place on Saturday, June 1st. Fore!Fest is bringing a variety of great live music to Bridge Park in Dublin in honor ofContinue Reading
Tops on our list of Shows To See This Week is an adventurous triple bill with an academic element! The Brooklyn Rose Future Jazz Orchestra, with Waves de Aché featuring Devin Copfer and Phourist & the Photons, will play The Shrunken Head on Friday, April 26th at 9pm. This concertContinue Reading