Bryon Stipling leading the Columbus Jazz Orchestra. Photos courtesy of Jazz Arts Group
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Come dance ‘til you can’t dance any longer! The Jazz Arts Group kicks off its 2016-2017 Swingin’ with the CJO concert series with a performance of New Orleans on Parade on Oct. 20-23. The “parade” will feature guest performers Evan Christopher and Jamison Ross. Christopher, a world-renowned New Orleans-based clarinetist, will join the CJO along with Ross, who is a Grammy Award nominee. Currently, Ross doubles as a jazz competitor and a vocalist. Don’t miss the opportunity to see these performers on Oct. 20 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 21-22 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 23 at 3 p.m.
At 7 p.m. on Oct. 20, the community jazz band will perform. The Jazz Arts Group will allow instrumentalists with experience to join the community jazz band. Aspiring performers must register on the Jazz Arts Group website. Not only is the performance a community effort, led by the Jazz Arts Group, it will inspire and encourage any instrumentalist to get back into the swing of things, if you will.
Jamison Ross | Columbus Jazz Orchestra | Jazz Arts Group
Jamison Ross. Photo by Devin DeHaven
On Oct. 22 at 12:30 p.m., Ross will be leading a free master class at the jazz academy. The class will include discussions about his musical inspirations and musical concepts. The class will be a one-on-one experience to help develop students’ skills.
Tickets are $25, and can be purchased by clicking here. Visit the Jazz Arts Group website for more information about upcoming performances along the Swingin’ with the CJO series.
Ray Bruster is a contributing writer. Feedback welcome at gbishop@cityscenemediagroup.com.
