Spirituals and gospel music gave birth to and directly influenced the creation of soul and rock and roll.  The Columbus Jazz Orchestra shines the light on the great music and artists who mesmerized generations and changed music forever from Elvis and Marvin Gaye to the sounds of Philadelphia and the Motor City.

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Together again, together at last! A comeback celebration with many of the Columbus Jazz Orchestra’s favorite players and favorite hits -- from jazz standards to fresh new versions of classic tunes featuring British-born vocalist Helen Welch.

Joining in the fun are two talented young artists -- both winners of the Hank Marr High School Jazz Award -- drummer Simon Metzger (2020 winner) and guitarist Mason Bryant (2021 winner).

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Under Music Director Wynton Marsalis, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (JLCO) performs a vast repertoire, from rare historic compositions to Jazz at Lincoln Center-commissioned works, including compositions and arrangements by Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Fletcher Henderson, Thelonious Monk, Mary Lou Williams, Dizzy Gillespie, Benny Goodman, Charles Mingus, and many others.  Tonight’s performance will leave audiences inspired and uplifted with the full vigor, vision, and depth of America’s music.

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NEA Jazz Master and multiple Grammy Award-winning trumpeter/composer Wynton Marsalis speaks with Fort Hayes Metropolitan Education Center Principal and Director, Dr. Milton Ruffin, and students from the school.

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