PBJ & Jazz: Such Sweet Thunder
Topiary Park 480 East Town Street, Columbus, OH, United StatesOur PBJ & Jazz Summer Series closes with Columbus' own Such Sweet Thunder!
Our PBJ & Jazz Summer Series closes with Columbus' own Such Sweet Thunder!
Join your Columbus Jazz Orchestra for a FREE concert at Bicentennial Park!
The Jazz Academy Jam Sessions are a community-focused, curated jam session series held the second Tuesday of each month in the Jazz Academy. Jazz musicians of all ages and experience levels are invited to participate in the jam, as well as community members who wish to watch. Each session will have a theme with a list of tunes that will
Swing through the history of Ohio jazz through current pioneers and future trailblazers, this curated program highlights some of the exemplary musicians that call Ohio home.
Our PBJ & Jazz Summer Series with the legendary Bobby Floyd Trio and trumpet extraordinaire Byron Stripling!
The Jazz Academy on Tour band is returning to a library near YOU this summer! Join us for a high-energy, interactive jazz experience that the whole family will enjoy!
The Jazz Academy on Tour band is returning to a library near YOU this summer! Join us for a high-energy, interactive jazz experience that the whole family will enjoy!
The Jazz Academy on Tour band is returning to a library near YOU this summer! Join us for a high-energy, interactive jazz experience that the whole family will enjoy!
The Jazz Academy on Tour band is returning to a library near YOU this summer! Join us for a high-energy, interactive jazz experience that the whole family will enjoy!
The Jazz Academy on Tour band is returning to a library near YOU this summer! Join us for a high-energy, interactive jazz experience that the whole family will enjoy!
Our PBJ & Jazz Summer Series featuring Latin Grooves with Will Strickler!
Spend your afternoon at the Columbus Metropolitan Library with the final performance of the Jazz Academy Vocal Workshop. Catch our vocalists demonstrating their newfound skills learned throughout the week alongside a professional rhythm section. Don't miss out on this showcase of young talent!
The Jazz Academy on Tour band is returning to a library near YOU this summer! Join us for a high-energy, interactive jazz experience that the whole family will enjoy!
Spend your afternoon at the Bexley Public Library with the final performance of the third week of the Columbus Youth Jazz Summer Workshop. Catch our instrumental small groups demonstrating their newfound skills learned throughout the week. It’s a showcase of you talent you won’t want to miss!
The Jazz Academy on Tour band is returning to a library near YOU this summer! Join us for a high-energy, interactive jazz experience that the whole family will enjoy!
The Jazz Academy Jam Sessions are a community-focused, curated jam session series held the second Tuesday of each month in the Jazz Academy. Jazz musicians of all ages and experience levels are invited to participate in the jam, as well as community members who wish to watch. Each session will have a theme with a list of tunes that will
Spend your afternoon at the Columbus Metropolitan Library with the final performance of the second week of the Columbus Youth Jazz Summer Workshop. Catch our instrumental small groups demonstrating their newfound skills learned throughout the week. It's a showcase of you talent you won't want to miss!
Spend your afternoon at the Columbus Metropolitan Library with the final performance of the first week of the Columbus Youth Jazz Summer Workshop. Catch our instrumental small groups demonstrating their newfound skills learned throughout the week. It's a showcase of you talent you won't want to miss!
Swing through the history of Ohio jazz through current pioneers and future trailblazers, this curated program highlights some of the exemplary musicians that call Ohio home.
The Jazz Academy on Tour band returns to the Gahanna Creekside Blues & Jazz Fest! Join us at the Children's Stage for a high-energy, interactive jazz experience the whole family will enjoy!
The Jazz Academy Jam Sessions are a community-focused, curated jam session series held the second Tuesday of each month in the Jazz Academy. Jazz musicians of all ages and experience levels are invited to participate in the jam, as well as community members who wish to watch. Each session will have a theme with a list of tunes that will
Our PBJ & Jazz Summer Series returns to the Topiary Park with the PBJ & Jazz Big Band!
The Jazz Academy on Tour band is returning to a library near YOU this summer! Join us for a high-energy, interactive jazz experience that the whole family will enjoy!
The Jazz Academy on Tour band is returning to a library near YOU this summer! Join us for a high-energy, interactive jazz experience that the whole family will enjoy!
Join us for a high-energy, interactive jazz experience that the whole family will enjoy at Land Grant's Strawberry Jam!
Join us for a high-energy, interactive jazz experience that the whole family will enjoy at Land Grant's Strawberry Jam!
Join us for the final performance of our Spring 2024 Adult Vocal Workshop led by Rachel Azbell.
The Jazz Academy Jam Sessions are a community-focused, curated jam session series held the second Tuesday of each month in the Jazz Academy. Jazz musicians of all ages and experience levels are invited to participate in the jam, as well as community members who wish to watch. Each session will have a theme with a list of tunes that will
Our nationally renowned Columbus Youth Jazz (CYJ) program wraps up the spring semester in a performance at the Columbus Metropolitan Library featuring all four big bands. Come see the CYJ Workshop, Ensemble, Studio, and Orchestra showcase the repertoire they have been developing this semester and their skills in improvisation and jazz style. We will have a suggested donation for entry
FREE | May 2 | Long Street Studio The Jerry Powell Experience is a high energy premiere R&B/Neo-Soul/Fusion Band based out of Columbus. An active multi-style drummer, Jerry Powell is one of the most sought-after drummers in the Columbus and Detroit music scenes. In addition to performance, he is an active percussion educator in central Ohio.
The CCJB is a legacy ensemble held in the fall, spring and summer in the Jazz Academy directed by Jess Sneeringer. Consisting of community members from all occupations and backgrounds, the CCJB is a welcoming environment that performs in a variety of venues each season such as Natalie's - Grandview, JazZoo and more. Join the spring edition of the CCJB
Jazz Girls Columbus, under the direction of the 2024 Artistic Director Nadje Noordhuis, is a free educational event for girls and gender expansive youth in middle and high school, individuals that are currently in college music programs, and all Ohio music educators. We accept ALL instruments and vocalists (traditional and non-traditional). This event includes full ensemble sessions, sectionals, faculty performance,
The Jazz Academy Jam Sessions are a community-focused, curated jam session series held the second Tuesday of each month in the Jazz Academy. Jazz musicians of all ages and experience levels are invited to participate in the jam. Each session will have a theme with a list of tunes that will be drawn from. This jam session will be led
FREE | April 4 | Long Street Studio The name 'Turtle Boat' is derived from the Geobukseon of the Joseon Dynasty, and represents a yearning to be free of externally-imposed isolation, and a wrath towards insincerity and apathy everywhere. The group utilizes improvisational vehicles written by Abhilasha Chebolu with additional contributions from saxophonist Alex Burgoyne. Though diverse in experience,
Come celebrate our CYJ Girls Project ensembles at the Bexley Library on April 3rd at 7pm! This FREE concert showcases the skills in jazz improvisation, ensemble techniques, and leadership that our students have been developing. This concert is presented in collaboration with the Capital University Jazz and World Music Festival.
Join us on Sunday, March 24th at 2pm for a free concert featuring our Columbus Youth Jazz Lab and Columbus Youth Jazz Combos! This free event will take place in the Lincoln Ballroom, located on the 2nd floor of the Lincoln Theatre complex. This project was supported by the Ohio Arts Council, which receives support from the National Endowment for
Join us for the Columbus Youth Jazz Vocal Lab's final concert, led by Rachel Azbell and Jasmine Spitzer, featuring vocalists from grades 7-12 performing a diverse repertoire of solos and ensemble pieces. This event will take place at the Columbus Main Library Auditorium on Thursday, March 21st at 6 PM, showcasing a semester's work with a professional rhythm section. This
Join us for a special evening of music by local award winning vocalist & composer Laura Camara. Prepare to be taken on a journey through her 20 plus year career featuring Laura's original compositions & arrangements with a wide variety of jazz styles, vocal improvisation and cultural influences from her musical travels across the globe.
The Jazz Academy Jam Sessions are a community-focused, curated jam session series held each month in the Jazz Academy. Jazz musicians of all ages and experience levels are invited to participate in the jam. Each session will have a theme with a list of tunes that will be drawn from. The Celebrating Women in Jazz Jam Session will be held
Jazz bands throughout Columbus City Schools have been working hard all year preparing repertoire for the annual Columbus City Schools JazzFest. As their families enjoy a rotation of phenomenal musicians inside the Lincoln Theatre, each band will be upstairs in the Jazz Academy warming up and participating in educational masterclasses to hone their skills as a jazz musician. The entire
The Jazz Academy Jam Sessions are a community-focused, curated jam session series held the second Tuesday of each month in the Jazz Academy. Jazz musicians of all ages and experience levels are invited to participate in the jam. Each session will have a theme with a list of tunes that will be drawn from. This jam session will be led
Step into a world of timeless jazz brilliance as tenor saxophone virtuoso, Eddie Bayard, Lovell Bradford - Piano, Dean Hulett - Bass, and band leader James Gaiters - Drums unite to lead an unforgettable jazz quartet. Don't miss the chance to immerse yourself in the legendary sounds of James Gaiters MUV-MeNT! James Gaiters MUV-MeNT Eddie Bayard - Saxophone Lovell Bradford
The Jazz Academy Jam Sessions are a community-focused, curated jam session series held the second Tuesday of each month in the Jazz Academy. Jazz musicians of all ages and experience levels are invited to participate in the jam. Each session will have a theme with a list of tunes that will be drawn from. "Famous Groove Tunes" will be led
Jerrod and Logan are rising talents as saxophonists and arrangers in the central Ohio area. For this show, they’ve put together an all-star big band to play their own arrangements and compositions, heavily influenced by the music of Stan Kenton, Count Basie, and Terry Gibbs. Jerrod Shackelford is Columbus's premiere engineer-by-day, musician-by-night. Having performed with jazz and pop legends like
Join world-renowned drummer Jeff Hamilton with the Akiko/Hamilton/Kovalcheck Organ Trio, as he demonstrates and discusses the powerful B3 Organ Trio. From individual instrument techniques to the ways that the trio works together musically, you’ll be entertained and inspired by this deep dive into the Organ trio.
Step into a winter wonderland of musical delight at the Columbus Metropolitan Library Main Branch at the Jumpin' JaKs Winter Family Concert! This FREE, interactive concert experience is specially designed for preschool-aged children and their families, and will feature some of the greatest hits and favorite activities from our Jumpin' JaKs pre-K program! It's the perfect treat for families seeking
The Jazz Academy Jam Sessions are a community-focused, curated jam session series held the second Tuesday of each month in the Jazz Academy. Jazz musicians of all ages and experience levels are invited to participate in the jam. Each session will have a theme with a list of tunes that will be drawn from. This jam session will be co-led
Join the Columbus Youth Jazz big bands as they wrap up the fall semester with a winter concert in Ft. Hayes Metropolitan Education Center's auditorium. This concert will feature: – Columbus Youth Jazz Workshop (Zach Compston, director) – Columbus Youth Jazz Ensemble (Jessica Sneeringer, director) – Columbus Youth Jazz Studio (Ryan Hamilton, director) – Columbus Youth Jazz Orchestra (Mark Donavan,
The Angie Coyle Project will be performing all original compositions written by Angie Coyle. We want to share this new music with people! The Angie Coyle Project is: Angie Coyle - tenor sax, flute Ben Tweedt - piano Brandon Coleman - guitar Matt Wiles - bass Tom Buckley - drums Zion Sosa - percussion Angie Coyle is a saxophonist, flutist,
The CYJ Vocal Lab is a free 8-week group singing experience for vocalists in grades 7-12 directed by Rachel Azbell and Jasmine Spitzer. Join our 15 Columbus Youth Jazz vocalists at Long Street Studio on Thursday, November 16th as they perform their final concert of the semester with a professional rhythm section consisting of Paul Strawser (piano), Dean Hulett (bass)
Join participants of the fall Jazz Academy Adult Vocal Workshop as they perform their final performance at Brothers Drake Meadery on Friday, November 10th. This concert is free and open to the public, but donations are encouraged to make programs like this continue to happen.
Join us for an unforgettable evening as Tony Hagood's piano mastery takes center stage, alongside a band featuring some of Columbus’s best. Tony Hagood, a highly accomplished pianist and composer from Westerville, Ohio. A graduate of Capital University with a bachelor's degree in music performance in 2010, Tony has been enthralling audiences all over the world with his musical versatility
The CCJB is a legacy ensemble held in the fall, spring and summer in the Jazz Academy directed by Jess Sneeringer. Consisting of community members from all occupations and backgrounds, the CCJB is a welcoming environment that performs in a variety of venues each season such as Natalie's - Grandview, JazZoo and more. Join the fall edition of the CCJB
The Columbus Youth Jazz program’s annual Swing Sunday event returns for the 2023-2024 season! This year, Swing Sunday will serve as the premiere event for all four Youth Jazz big bands. – Columbus Youth Jazz Workshop (Zach Compston, director) – Columbus Youth Jazz Ensemble (Jessica Sneeringer, director) – Columbus Youth Jazz Studio (Ryan Hamilton, director) – Columbus Youth Jazz Orchestra
DiCenzo has been a mainstay on the Columbus music scene for over 30 years. A gifted jazz guitarist, DiCenzo can be heard playing piano, bass, steel drum, organ and the accordion as well. Derek has appeared with Monty Alexander, Diane Schuur, RJD2, and the Columbus Jazz Orchestra. He can be heard on recordings by Jim Hall, Charlie Byrd, Monty Alexander,
Join us for a FREE celebration of 50 years with your Columbus Jazz Orchestra!
You're invited to the Jazz Academy for a special film screening of “Wes Bound: The Genius of Wes Montgomery”. This film screening will accompany our September 28th Jazz at the Lincoln event, “Wes at 100”, and will include a meet and greet and Q&A with Robert Montgomery (son of guitarist Wes Montgomery), Rob Dixon (Artistic Director, Indianapolis Jazz Foundation), and Julia Whitehead (Executive
The Jazz Academy Vocal Workshop is a yearly summer camp for youth jazz vocalists in grades 7-12. Students rehearse in our Jazz Academy and learn the ins and outs of jazz singing with a professional rhythm section through performance of beloved songs from the Great American Songbook.
Join the Jazz Arts Group as we celebrate 50 years of jazz in Columbus! This concert will feature Jazz Academy Adult Vocal Workshop participants under the direction of Jasmine Spitzer and a professional rhythms section at Natalie's Grandview on May 31st at 8:00 p.m. Make sure to reserve your seat in advance! The Jazz Academy Adult Vocal Workshop is a
Join us for another Columbus Community Jazz Band (CCJB) concert as our spring session comes to a close with a swing! Come out for a free concert by your favorite community band led by Jessica Sneeringer at the Columbus Metropolitan Library on May 3rd at 7:00 p.m. This concert will be held in the Reading Room on the 2nd floor. Parking is
Join us at the Jazz Academy for familiar favorites, standards, and more with the Sydney McSweeney Quintet! Sydney McSweeney is a vocalist from Columbus who at a young age developed a deep love of music. That love directed her to Otterbein University where she studied classical voice and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in music. Sydney has been a
Offstage is a chance to engage the outstanding guest artists you saw in the Southern Theatre in a fun, casual, and open environment. You, the audience, will be led in a captivating discussion with our guest artist Ty Taylor about his music, inspirations, and life off the stage. Join us at the Jazz Academy or on Facebook @TheJazzAcademy. We encourage
Come celebrate our CYJ Girls Project ensembles at the Lincoln Ballroom on April 1st at 7pm! Our students have been developing their skills in jazz improvisation, ensemble techniques, and leadership. This performance will be a continuation of our community building event Jazz Girls Day.
An open invitation to Ohio middle, high school and college-aged students identifying as female or gender-expansive in addition to all Ohio music educators for a day of masterclasses, clinics, fellowship and learning. Jazz Arts Group in partnership with Dr. Colleen Clark and the University of South Carolina School of Music present the inaugural JAZZ GIRLS DAY, an annual initiative that
This performance will feature arrangements of Rachel Azbell's and will highlight songs made famous by some of her favorite women in jazz. In celebration of Women's History Month, a talk back will follow this performance with Rachel and Colleen, highlighting their life and careers as women in jazz and discussing Colleen's residency in Columbus as part of the inaugural Jazz
For eight weeks, middle and high school musicians across central Ohio have met to develop their skills as jazz musicians in our Columbus Youth Jazz Lab. Students involved in the Lab program are placed into one of our five combos and learn standard jazz repertoire, arranging, improvisation and more with our Jazz Academy teaching artists. The CYJ Lab final performance
Antonio Carlos Jobim was one of Brazil’s most innovative and prolific composers, with over 400 compositions to his credit. His collaborations with Stan Getz, Frank Sinatra and others helped to facilitate his popularity in the United States. This concert will feature some of his well-known songs, in addition to a few more obscure pieces from the Jobim library. The Community Jazz concerts are
Offstage is a chance to engage the outstanding guest artists you saw in the Southern Theatre in a fun, casual, and open environment. You, the audience, will be led in a captivating discussion with our guest artists about their music, inspirations, and life off the stage. Join us at the Jazz Academy or on Facebook @TheJazzAcademy. We encourage you to
Jazz bands throughout Columbus City Schools have been working hard all year preparing repertoire for the annual Columbus City Schools JazzFest. As their families enjoy a rotation of phenomenal musicians inside the Lincoln Theatre Ballroom, each band will be upstairs in the Jazz Academy warming up and participating in educational masterclasses to hone their skills as a jazz musician. The
Welcome Georgetown Day School from Washington D.C. for the Minimester Pop-Up Tour! Jazz students of Georgetown Day School experience a version of performing life with 3 days of rehearsal and performances, a microcosm of the life of a touring musician. Students will quickly compose a set list of music and rehearse, then travel, promote, perform, and survive together. On this tour
The Paul Francis Quartet plays improvised music using pop hits from the 1960's-2000's as a vehicle for exploration. Their current release, All Your Life:Interpretations of The Beatles, celebrates the music of the Fab 4 with a unique arrangement on each tune. Styles represented on the album include salsa, post-bop, odd-meter and straight-eighth grooves coupled with new and exciting chord changes that make the listening experience
Maria Schneider sits down to answer your questions about her experience as an NEA Jazz Master, composer, arranger, and music rights advocate. Maria has been conducting her orchestra for over 30 years and is a 7 time Grammy Award Winner. Offstage is a chance to engage the outstanding guest artists you saw in the Southern Theatre in a fun, casual,
Stan Smith is a guitarist, composer, and associate professor of music in the Conservatory of Music at Capital University. His compositions have been performed internationally and recorded by the Columbus Jazz Orchestra, Michael Cox, The Keith Henson Octet, The Afro Rican Ensemble, and Spectrum. The Community Jazz concerts are free events produced by the Jazz Arts Group that bring a diverse selection of jazz musicians and styles
Join us at Columbus Metropolitan Library’s Main Library for an hour of family-friendly music and activities for all ages. You’ll get to dance, sing, and learn all about musical instruments during this interactive concert, and we may even play some last-minute holiday favorites!
The Jasmine Spitzer Quintet was born out of a need for new. Jasmine seeks out tunes that aren’t found in the traditional canon of jazz standards, instead searching out modern compositions that still pay tribute to the rich history of this art form. The Jasmine Spitzer Quintet believes that jazz is a highly collaborative means of musical communication in which
Our nationally renowned Columbus Youth Jazz (CYJ) program wraps up the fall semester in a performance at the Columbus Metropolitan Library featuring all four big bands. Come see the CYJ Workshop, Ensemble, Studio, and Orchestra showcase the repertoire they have been developing this semester and their skills in improvisation and jazz style. This two hour performance is free and open
For eight weeks, middle and high school musicians across central Ohio have met to develop their skills as jazz musicians in our Columbus Youth Jazz Lab. Students involved in the Lab program are placed into one of our five combos and learn standard jazz repertoire, arranging, improvisation and more with our Jazz Academy teaching artists. The CYJ Lab final performance
For eight weeks, middle and high school musicians across central Ohio have met to develop their skills as jazz singers in our Columbus Youth Jazz Vocal Lab under the direction of Rachel Azbell and Jasmine Spitzer. The Vocal Lab works to expand each students’ abilities in jazz style, improvisation and overall vocal technique through individual and group instruction with the
Join the Jazz Arts Group as we celebrate 50 years of jazz in Columbus! Learn more about our amazing 50th Anniversary Season and all of our education programs at JazzArtsGroup.org! This concert will feature the Jazz Academy Faculty Combo and the Columbus Community Jazz Band, under the direction of Jessica Sneeringer. This event is free! Donations encouraged (suggested donation $10)
WHO: Sam Blakeslee & Wistful Thinking featuring: Sam Blakeslee - trombone/compositions Chris Coles - alto saxophone Brandon Coleman - guitar Matt Wiles - bass Lee Fish - drums
Come out and see our flagship youth jazz ensemble, the Columbus Youth Jazz Orchestra (CYJO), under the direction of Mark Donavan, open for the Columbus Jazz Orchestra on their Sunday matinee. The orchestra's talented high school musicians further their experience in America's classical music through a 30-week session during the school year and performances at the Southern Theatre and
Ricky Riccardi sits down to answer your questions about his experiences and knowledge as the foremost expert on Louis Armstrong. Grammy award-winning Ricky Riccardi is currently the Director of Research Collections at the Louis Armstrong House and has given lectures on Armstrong worldwide. Offstage is a chance to engage the outstanding guest artists you saw in the Southern Theatre in
Every city has its own jazz sound, and for Columbus, it’s undoubtedly the sound of the B3 organ and the tenor saxophone. Star organist Bobby Floyd and his band will tell a musical story about two legends of the B3/Tenor combination from Columbus, the late Hank Marr and Gene Walker. From opening for the Beatles at Shea Stadium to making
Every jazz lover knows about the “First Lady of Song”, Ella Fitzgerald. In this concert, we will shine the musical spotlight on Columbus’ own vocal jazz legend, Mary McClendon, in this celebration of the music and life of Ella Fitzgerald. Mary and her band will have the audience swinging and singing along during this exciting performance. PBJ & Jazz
Whether you are new to the Youth Jazz program, a seasoned veteran, or have only been a part of our online rehearsals, we invite you to join us on August 5th for a full rundown of what to expect as we return to in-person music making this fall. In this information session, you will learn about our big bands
Cedric Easton is one of Columbus’ most dynamic and exciting drummers, known for his passion for all things drumming! In this concert, he and his band will draft a musical letter to iconic jazz drummer, Art Blakey, whose explosive drumming can be heard on countless recordings with his band, the Jazz Messengers. PBJ & Jazz concerts are 1-hour long
As diverse communities across the country hold Juneteenth celebrations and remembrances, it is worth remembering the struggle for freedom is far from over.
Jazz and The Struggle for Freedom is a concert with conversation presented by PNC Arts Alive and the Jazz Arts Group. Columbus Jazz Orchestra Artistic Director Byron Stripling will lead a top-flight rhythm section and singers, as well as a conversation with Michelle Alexander.
The world-renowned Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis comes to Columbus for one performance only Monday, March 8 at 8 p.m. This FREE event will be live streamed from the historic Lincoln Theatre via JAG TV.
One Night Only is Jazz Arts Group's annual fundraising gala. Each year we gather to listen to our favorite musicians and raise money to support the programs that teach the history, forms, and art of jazz to tens of thousands of students in central Ohio. This year, One Night Only is a free, virtual event, and you're invited. Join us
Whether you are new to the Youth Jazz program or are just curious about what this new online semester will look like, we invite you to join us on September 6th for a full run down of what to expect for the Fall 2020 semester of Columbus Youth Jazz. In this information session, you will learn about all the incredible
About the Series: Offstage LIVE is a series built to serve our Jazz Arts Group family as we all #StayAtHome. During this series, you will see your favorite musicians, listen to incredible music, and be able to jump in on the conversation with your own questions and comments from the comfort and safety of home. Join us each Thursday
As a part of the Columbus Metropolitan Library’s Summer Reading Challenge and along with the Columbus Museum of Art, Jazz Arts Group of Columbus is proud to present a virtual season of PBJ & Jazz this summer. PBJ & Jazz at the Topiary Park is a family-favorite summer series that has moved children in Columbus to dance, sing, and
The premiere for Saturday, June 20th, can be found at this link: https://www.facebook.com/thejazzacademy/posts/10158345165479259 As a part of the Columbus Metropolitan Library’s Summer Reading Challenge and along with the Columbus Museum of Art, Jazz Arts Group of Columbus is proud to present a virtual season of PBJ & Jazz this summer. PBJ & Jazz at the Topiary Park is
In an effort to ensure that all our students and their families remain safe and healthy, the 2020-21 Columbus Youth Jazz auditions have been rescheduled to the weekend of September 5-6. In the meantime, join us for a free virtual workshop on May 3rd at 4pm, where we will give you everything you need to know about the audition process.
Due to the effects of COVID-19, this event has been postponed... read more What better way to spend Jazz Appreciation Day than at 4th Floor Live? SANCTUARY is a dynamic supergroup of Columbus musicians that pays homage to the "electric" period of Miles Davis. Led by drummer Tony McClung, the band has played once/twice a year since 2013 and the
Due to the effects of COVID-19, this event has been postponed... read more Don't miss your last chance of the season to ask CJO guest artists your burning questions as we sit down with Ty Taylor. Offstage is a chance to engage the outstanding guest artists you saw in the Southern Theatre in a fun, casual, and open environment.
Due to the current global climate and state guidelines regarding COVID-19, this event will be postponed... read more About the Series: 4th Floor Live provides artists with a platform for creativity while providing curious listeners the intimate experience they want. The 4th Floor of the historic Lincoln Theatre becomes a true listening room where artists and audiences can share live
Due to the current global climate and state guidelines regarding COVID-19, this event will be postponed. Please check back here for more information. Sydney McSweeney is a Jazz vocalist from Columbus Ohio. Her vocal style is influenced by Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Nancy Wilson, Cécile McLorin Salvant, and many more. She also finds inspiration through the many talented musicians and
Ian Finkel and Tony Glausi sit down to answer your questions during their four night run of shows with the Columbus Jazz Orchestra. Offstage is a chance to engage the outstanding guest artists you saw in the Southern Theatre in a fun, casual, and open environment. You, the audience, will be led in a captivating discussion with our guest artists