THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT. Columbus Jazz invites you to our 2026 Annual Gala on Friday, November 6 at 6:30 p.m. Together, we will celebrate a century of innovation with Centennial Jazz Jam: Miles Davis and Beyond, an evening exploring the groove of Miles Davis and the dynamic world of jazz that followed. This declarative night of jazz is not to be missed.
The New Basics Brass Band is bringing the party to you. Tap your feet, clap your hands, and dance along with interactive concerts for the whole family, presented in partnership with Columbus Metropolitan Library.
This annual fall concert returns to Long Street Studio with the Columbus Jazz Community Band (CJCB) opened by the Capital University Big Band. Led by trombonist Jessica Sneeringer, this big band made up of your community members presents hits you know and love (and some you don't). Your jazz faves await, discover them here with your friends in the CJCB.
Columbus Jazz Jam Sessions at Natalie’s are community-focused, curated events hosted by our Jazz Academy Faculty. Jazz musicians of all ages and experience levels are invited to participate in the jam. Or, come and enjoy a bite to eat and a beverage as an audience member and witness the spontaneity of the jam session—a staple of the jazz community.
See what our small group jazz performers have been up to. The Columbus Youth Jazz Combos present their final performance of the fall semester at the Columbus Metropolitan Library Main Branch Auditorium.
Come home for the holidays with the CJO. Byron and the band are back with the jazz favorites you know by heart and the joyful spirit you wait for all year.
Come home for the holidays with the CJO. Byron and the band are back with the jazz favorites you know by heart and the joyful spirit you wait for all year.
Come home for the holidays with the CJO. Byron and the band are back with the jazz favorites you know by heart and the joyful spirit you wait for all year.
Come home for the holidays with the CJO. Byron and the band are back with the jazz favorites you know by heart and the joyful spirit you wait for all year.
Festive favorites are just around the corner. Tap your feet, clap your hands, and dance along with interactive concerts for the whole family, presented in partnership with Columbus Metropolitan Library.
Such Sweet Thunder presents their annual rendition of Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite, a seasonal favorite that is always a sellout at Natalie’s Grandview. Such Sweet Thunder is a labor of love sparked by Ryan Hamilton and brought to life by the fantastic musicians they’ve lined up. Hear one of the world’s favorite holiday works and brand new arrangements reimagined by Such Sweet Thunder.
Such Sweet Thunder presents their annual rendition of Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite, a seasonal favorite that is always a sellout at Natalie’s Grandview. Such Sweet Thunder is a labor of love sparked by Ryan Hamilton and brought to life by the fantastic musicians they’ve lined up. Hear one of the world’s favorite holiday works and brand new arrangements reimagined by Such Sweet Thunder.
Soulful storytelling through gospel-infused grooves. Tap your feet, clap your hands, and dance along with interactive concerts for the whole family, presented in partnership with Columbus Metropolitan Library.
Feel the HEAT of Latin jazz with Yumbambé. Tap your feet, clap your hands, and dance along with interactive concerts for the whole family, presented in partnership with Columbus Metropolitan Library.
Get ready for a high-energy celebration of six strings and a serious groove. Returning guest artist Dan Wilson joins forces with vocalist Jonathan Elliott for a night devoted to the music of guitar legends like George Benson, Wes Montgomery, Pat Metheny, and Eric Clapton.
Get ready for a high-energy celebration of six strings and a serious groove. Returning guest artist Dan Wilson joins forces with vocalist Jonathan Elliott for a night devoted to the music of guitar legends like George Benson, Wes Montgomery, Pat Metheny, and Eric Clapton.
Get ready for a high-energy celebration of six strings and a serious groove. Returning guest artist Dan Wilson joins forces with vocalist Jonathan Elliott for a night devoted to the music of guitar legends like George Benson, Wes Montgomery, Pat Metheny, and Eric Clapton.
You’ve heard her with Emmet Cohen and in the groundbreaking Broadway performance, George Clooney’s Goodnight and Good Luck— here’s your chance to hear Georgia Heers live for the first time on the Lincoln Theatre stage. This rising star of the jazz world is not to be missed.
The musicians of the Columbus Jazz Orchestra have shared their signature groove, style, and artistry for more than 50 years. Take a trip to where it all started—and enjoy a musical journey from then to now.
The musicians of the Columbus Jazz Orchestra have shared their signature groove, style, and artistry for more than 50 years. Take a trip to where it all started—and enjoy a musical journey from then to now.
The musicians of the Columbus Jazz Orchestra have shared their signature groove, style, and artistry for more than 50 years. Take a trip to where it all started—and enjoy a musical journey from then to now.
Sing your heart out to this "a-list" playlist. Tap your feet, clap your hands, and dance along with interactive concerts for the whole family, presented in partnership with Columbus Metropolitan Library.
Miguel Zenón is bringing saxophone mastery to Columbus. This titan of latin jazz is treating you to a bold and beautiful fusion of brilliance from a lifetime of inspiration coming together into one trailblazing vision.
The season finale event features singable, danceable tunes from the legendary women of rock whose songs are woven into our lives and whose voices continue to move us. From Aretha Franklin to Carole King to Whitney Houston to Adele, the set list will be full of your favorites.