Our Jazz at the Southern Theatre series showcases the work of the Jazz Arts Group's flagship performance ensemble, the 16-piece Columbus Jazz Orchestra led by Artistic Director Byron Stripling, appearing with nationally-ranked performers and up and coming local jazz artists.
Join us as we introduce Ashley Pezzotti, a fast-rising star on the national jazz scene who is already distinguishing herself as “a singer’s singer,” and an accomplished songwriter whose works exhibit the craft and sensibility of the Great American Songbook.
An enchanted evening featuring romantic songs and duets by two of CJO’s favorite vocalists.
The Columbus Youth Jazz Orchestra take over the stage of the Southern Theatre every Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. to offer a ½-hour set of classic big band music prior to the start of the Columbus Jazz Orchestra performance at 3 p.m. The ½-hour CYJO pre-show concert is FREE with the CJO concert admission.
The Rolling Stones songbook with a jazzy twist featuring two current members of the Rolling Stones’ backup band – saxophonist Tim Reis and vocalist Bernard Fowler.
The perfect romantic soundtrack for your Valentine weekend featuring vocalists David Pruyn and Carly Thomas Smith.
The Columbus Youth Jazz Orchestra take over the stage of the Southern Theatre every Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. to offer a ½-hour set of classic big band music prior to the start of the Columbus Jazz Orchestra performance at 3 p.m. The ½-hour CYJO pre-show concert is FREE with the CJO concert admission.
A holiday musical treat featuring Nashville-based singer-songwriter Vanessa Campagna.
The Columbus Youth Jazz Orchestra take over the stage of the Southern Theatre every Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. to offer a ½-hour set of classic big band music prior to the start of the Columbus Jazz Orchestra performance at 3 p.m. The ½-hour CYJO pre-show concert is FREE with the CJO concert admission.
Legendary songs from America’s greatest songwriters with up-and-coming saxophonist Patrick Bartley, Jr. and CJO favorite and rising jazz vocalist Lena Seikaly.
