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Columbus Jazz Columbus Jazz is America's longest running nonprofit arts organization dedicated to producing, performing and promoting jazz.

Columbus Jazz is America’s premier nonprofit arts organization dedicated to producing, performing and promoting jazz. Our mission is to advance and celebrate the art of jazz through performance and education. Columbus Jazz divides its resources among two areas: performance and education.

10/27/2026

The kids are alright!

This sunday, we got to see four of our youth bands at Swing Sunday! These kids have been working so hard to put on a good show, and their hard work has paid off. Enjoy this recap!

For more information about this listing, please visit the link in our bio!Columbus Jazz Orchestra Member Audition Announ...
10/13/2026

For more information about this listing, please visit the link in our bio!

Columbus Jazz Orchestra Member Audition Announcement
Trombone 4
Bass Trombone

The Columbus Jazz Orchestra (CJO) announces the audition of Trombone 4 effective for the 2027/2028 season. To be considered for an invitation to submit recordings, highly qualified candidates should submit a resume/work history no later than November 10, 2026 through the Columbus Jazz website form seen below. No phone calls, please.

Semi-finalist candidates will be chosen and invited to submit recordings November 17, 2026. Finalist candidates will be invited to perform with the CJO on a Spring 2026-27 season concert (all rehearsals and performances, paid at union scale). Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

This past weekend, we celebrated the music of Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong. Carmen Bradford  and Byron Stripling ...
10/13/2026

This past weekend, we celebrated the music of Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong. Carmen Bradford and Byron Stripling .stripling put their amazing talent on display while our very own Columbus Jazz Orchestra swung all weekend long at the Southern Theatre.

Enjoy this gallery of moments from this weekend's jazz in Columbus

10/11/2026

No stupid questions!

We'll be swinging along all weekend at The Southern Theater for our first show of the season, Ella and Louis. Don't miss this one!

It's the final curtain call for the 2026 Annual Gala, Centennial Jazz Jam! This Monday, October 12th is the last day to ...
10/08/2026

It's the final curtain call for the 2026 Annual Gala, Centennial Jazz Jam! This Monday, October 12th is the last day to purchase your tickets to this exclusive, one of a kind event celebrating 100 years of jazz titans. Held on November 6th, this declarative night of jazz and philanthropy is not to be missed! Reserve your spot before they sell out at:

https://columbusjazz.org/gala-registration/

Friday, November 6, 2026
6:30pm
The Fives 550 Reach Blvd, Columbus, OH 43215

We stopped through Centennial High School this morning with Carmen Bradford ( ) to share her stories of meeting Ella Fit...
10/08/2026

We stopped through Centennial High School this morning with Carmen Bradford ( ) to share her stories of meeting Ella Fitzgerald, hear some of the students sing, and share some songs with the students!

It's always great to be in the schools inspiring the next generation of musicians in Columbus!

10/08/2026

Photos: Wynton Marsalis and Jazz at Lincoln Center orchestra perform at Mershon for 2,000 middle-school students See link below ⬇️

📸 Doral Chenoweth/Columbus Dispatch

The Jazz for Young People concert by Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis presented in partnership with...
10/07/2026

The Jazz for Young People concert by Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis presented in partnership with the Wexner Center for the Arts brought jazz to the students of central Ohio and beyond. With 2,041 students from 36 schools, with 18 elementary and middle school programs and 21 high school programs all showing up to experience this band perform, this program marks a great opportunity for students to hear live music and the impact of jazz firsthand.

Thank you to the Wexner Center for the Arts and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra for sharing in our mission to bring jazz to the students of central Ohio and beyond! More highlights from the day to come.

10/06/2026

Whoa those saxophones!!

Catch these amazing Jazz musicians this weekend playing at the Southern Theater for Ella & Louis from Columbus Jazz

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769 East Long Street
Columbus, OH
43203

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 4:30pm

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+16142945200

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