Season Ticket Guide 2017-2018 Season jazzartsgroup.org Byron Stripling, CJO Artistic Director Jerry Jurgensen 45th Anniversary Season Sponsor
Season Ticket Guide2017-2018 Season
j a z z a r t s g r o u p . o r g
Byron Stripling, CJO Artistic Director
Jerry Jurgensen45th Anniversary Season Sponsor
SUBSCRIBE NOW!Subscribers get it all – the best seats, discounted tickets, special offers and events,
insider news and information. Don’t you want to be an insider too? Simply fill-in the forms on pages 8 – 9 and mail, fax or deliver them to the CAPA Ticket Office.
39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215 | Fax: (614) 340-2272 CAPA Ticket Center Hours: Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
BUY SINGLE TICKETS STARTING AUG 14!Swingin’ with the CJO Series at The Southern Theatre (21 East Main Street)
Ticket Prices: $71, $63, $57, $53, $28, $18*Call: (614) 469-0939 or (800) 745-3000In Advance: The CAPA Ticket Center (39 East State Street)
At the Door: The Southern Theatre Ticket Office (21 East Main Street) Online: www.ticketmaster.com
Jazz Arts Group Presents Series at The Lincoln Theatre (769 East Long Street)
Ticket Price: $26.50 per person**Call: (614) 469-0939 or (800) 745-3000In Advance: The CAPA Ticket Center (39 East State Street)
At the Door: The Lincoln Theatre Ticket Office (769 East Long Street)
Online: www.ticketmaster.com
Jazz Arts Group Presents Series at Copious-Notes (520 South High Street)
Ticket Price: $20 per personOnline: www.eventbrite.com
Jazz Arts Group Presents Series at Shadowbox Live (503 South Front Street)
Ticket Price: $25 per personOnline: www.eventbrite.com
PBJ & Jazz at The Lincoln Theatre Ballroom (769 East Long Street, 2nd Floor)
Ticket Price: $5 per person | $20 maximum for families of four or moreOnline: www.eventbrite.com
* Prices shown include a $3 CAPA facility fee.** Price shown includes a $1.50 CAPA facility fee.Additional fees may apply.
Swingin’ with the C JO
The 2017-2018 season opens October 12 – 15 with A CJO 45th Anniversary Extravaganza! featuring one of the greatest saxophonists
of this generation, Joshua Redman. The program also includes the world premiere of a new work by the great jazz bassist/composer/bandleader John Clayton, starring Columbus native and piano wunderkind Micah Thomas, and a dazzling display of images by Columbus photographer Stephen Pariser that chronicle Columbus Jazz Orchestra performances through the years. What a season kickoff!
Byron Stripling, CJO Artistic Director
2 2017-2018 Season Ticket Guide j a z z a r t s g r o u p . o r g 3
O F F S T A G E at the Jazz Academy
Saturday, October 14 | 2 PMJOHN CLAYTON & MICAH THOMAS
Featuring JOHN CLAYTON, JOSHUA REDMAN & MICAH THOMAS
OCT 12 – 15, 2017 | SOUTHERN THEATRE
Ann & Tom HoaglinArtistic Director Chair Sponsor Series Sponsor
HERE’S HOW TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKETSTO OUR EXCITING 2017-2018 CONCERT SEASON
A Columbus Jazz Orchestra 45th Anniversary Extravaganza!
Concert Sponsor
Jazz up your holiday season with our annual Home for the Holidays concerts November
29 – December 3 featuring vocalist David Pruyn, and internationally acclaimed soprano and Opera Columbus Artistic Director Peggy Kriha Dye, performing beloved seasonal favorites and classic jazz standards.
O F F S T A G E at the Jazz Academy
Saturday, December 2 | 2 PMPEGGY KRIHA DYE & DAVID PRUYN
Home For The HolidaysFeaturing PEGGY KRIHA DYE & DAVID PRUYNNOV 29 - DEC 3, 2017 | SOUTHERN THEATRE
Concert SponsorHuman Services Partner
O F F S T A G E at the Jazz Academy
Saturday, April 28 | 2 PMNICOLE HENRY & MICHAEL LYNCHE
O F F S T A G E at the Jazz Academy
Saturday, February 17 | 2 PMROBERTA GAMBARINI & JEFF HAMILTON
100 Years of Buddy Rich & Dizzy Gillespie
Featuring ROBERTA GAMBARINI & JEFF HAMILTONFEB 15 - 18, 2018 | SOUTHERN THEATRE
Trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie and drummer Buddy Rich pushed the limits of jazz with the force of their
personalities, virtuosic playing, and visionary ideas. We celebrate their legacy with concerts featuring two-
time Grammy-nominated vocalist Roberta Gambarini (recently seen on Jazz at Lincoln Center's Spring Gala),
and jazz drummer extraordinaire Jeff Hamilton.
Legends of Rhythm & Blues:
From Sam Cooke to Stevie Wonder & BeyondFeaturing NICOLE HENRY & MICHAEL LYNCHE
APR 26 - 29, 2018 | SOUTHERN THEATRE
Chart-topping jazz vocalist Nicole Henry and
American Idol finalist Michael Lynche lend vocal
fireworks to concerts that explore the very heart
and soul of rhythm and blues.
We listened when you said you loved our New Orleans show last season. So we’re coming back with New Orleans One Mo’ Time
featuring critically-acclaimed New Orleans drummer Herlin Riley and Columbus’ own New Orleans/Dixieland trombone master Vaughn Wiester.
O F F S T A G E at the Jazz Academy
Saturday, March 17 | 2 PMHERLIN RILEY & VAUGHN WIESTER
New Orleans One Mo’ TimeFeaturing HERLIN RILEY & VAUGHN WIESTERMAR 15 - 18, 2018 | SOUTHERN THEATRE
Human Services Partner
Concert Sponsor
4 2017-2018 Season Ticket Guide j a z z a r t s g r o u p . o r g 5
Swingin’ with the C JOByron Stripling, CJO Artistic Director
Swingin’ with the C JOByron Stripling, CJO Artistic Director
6 2017-2018 Season Ticket Guide j a z z a r t s g r o u p . o r g 7
In 1973, the barcode was invented, the U.S. Skylab
was launched, the Sears Tower in Chicago opened
becoming the world’s tallest building, and Billie Jean
King defeated Bobby Riggs in a tennis match billed as
“The Battle of the Sexes.”
And in Columbus, the nation’s first non-profit
organization dedicated to producing, performing and
promoting jazz was formed, The Jazz Arts Group!
Join us Friday, November 3rd at 6 p.m. as we present
ONE NIGHT ONLY, our annual fundraising event
celebrating 45 years of jazz in Columbus!
ONENIGHTONLY
S A V E T H E D A T E
For more information, please visit
j a z z a r t s g r o u p . o r g
583 EAST BROAD STREET, COLUMBUS, OHIO
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2017
SUBSCRIBERS ALWAYS GET THE BEST OF EVERYTHING!
Guaranteed Same SeatsWhen you subscribe to all five concerts on the "Swingin’ with the CJO” series enjoy the same
guaranteed great seats for each amazing concert.
Choose Your Seats & Get the Best in the HouseGet first choice of the best seats before they go on sale to the general public when you renew
from year-to-year, plus get first priority when changing or upgrading your seat locations.
Flexible ExchangesIf you can’t make a date, exchange your tickets for a different performance of the same show up
to 24 hours in advance.
Up to $10 off the Purchase of Additional Full Price Tickets*In select seating locations so you can share the CJO experience with family and friends.
Insider Access and OffersAs a subscriber you get the inside scoop on our programs, guest artists and other great offers on
tickets and special events including JazZoo.
Free Parking ValidationAt Dorrian Commons Park Garage on East Mound Street with any food/drink purchase at
Dempsey's Restaurant, our new restaurant partner.
* Applies to seats purchased in all sections except 2nd Balcony Center and Sides
Swingin’ with the C JOByron Stripling, CJO Artistic Director
LOGE
ORCHESTRA
STAGE
MEZZANINE
2nd BALCONYCENTER
2nd BALC.LEFT
2nd BALC.
RIGHT
HUNTINGTONCIRCLE
HUNTINGTON CIRCLE: (Rows A - K) $71 / $57*
ORCHESTRA: (Rows L - S) $63 / $55*
LOGE: (Rows A - F) $57 / $49*
SECTION ROWS TICKET PRICE
MEZZANINE: (Rows G - L) $53 / $47*
SECOND BALCONY CENTER: (Rows A - F) $28 / $23*
SECOND BALCONY RIGHT & LEFT: (Rows A - F) $18/NA*
*Subscriber Price
SOUTHERN THEATRE
LOG
E OV
ERH
AN
G2N
D B
ALCO
NY
OV
ERH
AN
G
LOG
E O
VER
HA
NG
2ND
BA
LCO
NY
OV
ERH
AN
G
BECOME A SEASON TICKET HOLDER NEW SUBSCRIBERS ONLY
1 4
7
6
2
3
NAME
ADDRESS
CITY / STATE / ZIP CODE
DAY PHONE / CELL PHONE
EMAIL ADDRESS
I'M THERE I SUPPORT THE JAZZ ARTS GROUP
MAIL OR FAX YOUR ORDER
CHECK OUT
SELECT YOUR PACKAGE, SEATS & PERFORMANCE
SUBTOTAL
Prices shown include a $3.00 per ticket CAPA facility fee.
Please list the number of subscriptions and totals here.
5 CONCERT YOUR "CJO QUINTET" REGULAR FULL SUBSCRIBERSEATING LOCATION PACKAGE PRICE TICKET PRICE PRICE PER TICKET
O HUNTINGTON CIRCLE $285 $71 $57
O ORCHESTRA $275 $63 $55
O LOGE $245 $57 $49
O MEZZANINE $235 $53 $47
O 2ND BALCONY $115 $28 $23
SWINGIN' W/ THE CJO # of SUBSCRIPTIONS
PRICE EACH SUBTOTAL
PRICE EACH SUBTOTAL
X
X
=
=
O YES, I wish to support the mission of the Jazz Arts Group with a tax-deductible contribution.* The Jazz Arts Group appreciates gifts of all amounts; however, due to space constraints, only gifts of $250 or more will be printed in the playbill.
I WOULD LIKE MY NAME TO APPEAR IN THE PLAYBILL AS:
CAPA Ticket Office / 39 East State Street / Columbus, OH 43215 / FAX: 614.340.2272
* Jazz Arts Group is a 501(c)(3)charitable organization.
O Enclosed is a check payable to CAPA ............................. (check #) Checks save us MONEY!
O Please charge the following credit card: O AMERICAN EXPRESS O VISA O MASTERCARD O DISCOVER
CARD NUMBER EXPIRATION CVV/CID (3 digit number on back / 4 digit code on AMEX)
SIGNATURE
I WOULD LIKE TO DESIGNATE A GIFT: O JAG PERFORMANCE O COMMUNITY IMPACT O GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT(CJO, Jazz Arts Group Presents) (Jazz Academy, School Programs)
5 ADD IT ALL UPPlease add up your subtotals on the lines below.
SWINGIN' W/ THE CJO SUBSCRIPTION TOTAL
CONTRIBUTION TOTAL
HANDLING FEE
GRAND TOTAL
FLEX PACK VOUCHERS TOTAL
FLEX PACK VOUCHERS
$10.00
O THU O FRI O SAT O SUN
For more flexibility, purchase a Flex Pack of six vouchers for just $330. Use them in any combination for best available seating at the time of redemption for “Swingin’ with the CJO” concerts.
O $330 (6 vouchers) | Additional vouchers may be purchased for $55 each. Minimum purchase of six (6) vouchers is required.
O Wheelchair Seating Required?
Tap
e H
ere
AFF
IXST
AM
PH
ERE
JAZ
Z A
RTS
GR
OU
P o
f C
OLU
MB
US
c/o
:
CA
PA T
ICK
ET
OFF
ICE
39
EA
ST S
TATE
STR
EE
TC
OLU
MB
US,
OH
43
21
5
JAZZ ARTS GROUP PRESENTSAt the LINCOLN THEATRE, NOTES, & SHADOWBOX
The acoustic jazz ensemble, Rhythm Future Quartet, keeps the Gypsy
jazz spirit alive and expanding with its dynamic and lyrical arrangements of
both Gypsy jazz standards and original compositions drawn from diverse
international rhythms and musical idioms. The virtuosic foursome, named
for a Django Reinhardt tune, offers up a newly minted sound influenced
by the classic Hot Club of France, yet is totally contemporary.
Tickets available at Eventbrite.com starting August 14, 2017.
Rhythm Future QuartetSEPT 28, 2017 | 7 & 9 PM | $20
COPIOUS - NOTES520 South High Street
j a z z a r t s g r o u p . o r g 11
JAZZ ARTS GROUP PRESENTSAt the LINCOLN THEATRE, COPIOUS-NOTES, & SHADOWBOX LIVE
Our “Jazz Arts Group Presents” series focuses on smaller ensembles, up-and-coming artists, intimate performances and
educational opportunities that reach into the community through workshops and artist residencies at schools throughout the city.
Trombonist/vocalist Vincent Gardner is the winner of the 2014 Downbeat Magazine “Rising Star” Critic’s Poll for Trombone,
Downbeat’s “Rising Star” Critic’s Poll nominee for Male Vocalist, and the lead trombonist for the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis. He composes and arranges for the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra as well as his own bands, and has led four critically-acclaimed recordings. In addition to performing in the orchestra, Vincent leads many of the organization’s education programs as Director, Jazz at Lincoln Center Youth Orchestra and Instructor, Swing University. He helms a top-flight ensemble for his only Columbus engagement at The Lincoln Theatre, timed to commemorate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Presented in collaboration with Jazz at Lincoln Center and King Arts Complex.
Tickets available at the CAPA Ticket Office and Ticketmaster.com starting August 14, 2017.*Price shown includes a $1.50 CAPA facility fee.
The Vincent Gardner QuintetAPR 12, 2018 | 8 PM | $26.50*
THE LINCOLN THEATRE769 East Long Street
World renowned jazz trumpeter, band leader and Columbus Jazz Orchestra Artistic Direc-
tor, Byron Stripling, trumpets jazzy, joyous refrains in his year-end party at the Lincoln Theatre. The Byron Stripling quartet features the always amazing Bobby Floyd on piano and Hammond B3, Larry Cook on bass, and Richard Thompson on drums. Joining in this year’s revelry is special guest vocalist Quan Howell, seen last year on the CJO’s wildly popular “Soul Session” concerts.
Swingin’ in the New Year with Byron Stripling
DEC 28, 2017 | 8 PM | $26.50*
THE LINCOLN THEATRE769 East Long Street
The Becca Stevens BandJAN 25, 2018 | 8 PM | $25
SHADOWBOX LIVE503 South Front Street
The New York Times describes Becca Stevens as “a best-kept secret” and “impressively absorbing." Her style has always evaded categorization. One hears pop, rock, R&B and funk
side-by-side with traditional Appalachian and British folk, classical, world music and jazz. Recent collaborations include Snarky Puppy’s Family Dinner Volume 2, as well as concert and recording dates with Esperanza Spalding, Brad Mehldau, Jose James and David Crosby. With her new CD release, “Regina,” Stevens is poised to become a household name. Discover her for yourself in
this intimate performance. Tickets available at Eventbrite.com starting August 14, 2017.
j a z z a r t s g r o u p . o r g 1312 2017-2018 Season Ticket Guide
JAZZ ARTS GROUP PRESENTSJAZZ ARTS GROUP PRESENTSAt the LINCOLN THEATRE, NOTES, & SHADOWBOXAt the LINCOLN THEATRE, NOTES, & SHADOWBOX
Fahn & Denny TishkoffConcert Sponsor
Tickets available at the CAPA Ticket Office and Ticketmaster.com starting August 14, 2017. *Price shown includes a $1.50 CAPA facility fee.
14 2017-2018 Season Ticket Guide j a z z a r t s g r o u p . o r g 15
JAZZ ARTS GROUP
EXTRAS
O F F S T A G E at the Jazz Academy
Engage with the artists and fellow music lovers, share your thoughts and ask questions at these FREE, casual Saturday afternoon soirées starting at 2 p.m. in the Jazz Academy at
769 East Long Street, 4th Floor.
OCT 14, 2017 | DEC 2, 2017 | FEB 17, 2018 | MAR 17, 2018 | APR 28, 2018
COLUMBUS YOUTH JAZZ ORCHESTRAThe Columbus Youth Jazz Orchestra recently performed at Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola in New York
City by special invitation from Jazz at Lincoln Center. Hear these talented youngsters before each
Columbus Jazz Orchestra Sunday matinée performance at the beautiful Southern Theatre.
The half-hour set kicks off at 2 p.m. and is FREE with your CJO concert admission.
OCT 15, 2017 | DEC 3, 2017 | FEB 18, 2018 | MAR 18, 2018 | APR 29, 2018
JAZZ ARTS GROUPFULL 2017/2018 SCHEDULE
SEPT28
NOV3
NOV29-DEC 3
DEC28
JAN25
FEB15-18
MAR15-18
APR12
APR26-29
OCT12-15
RHYTHM FUTURE QUARTET7 & 9 PM at COPIOUS-NOTES
ONE NIGHT ONLY – JAZZ ARTS GROUP’S ANNUAL FUNDRAISER
6 PM AT THE BLUESTONE
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS7:30 PM WED & THUR | 8 PM FRI & SAT | 3 PM SUN at SOUTHERN THEATRE
SWINGIN’ IN THE NEW YEAR WITH BYRON STRIPLING8 PM at THE LINCOLN THEATRE
THE BECCA STEVENS BAND8 PM AT SHADOWBOX LIVE
THE VINCENT GARDNER QUINTET8 PM at THE LINCOLN THEATRE
NEW ORLEANS ONE MO’ TIME7:30 PM THUR | 8 PM FRI & SAT | 3 PM SUN at SOUTHERN THEATRE
100 YEARS OF BUDDY RICH & DIZZY GILLESPIE 7:30 PM THUR | 8 PM FRI & SAT | 3 PM SUN at SOUTHERN THEATRE
LEGENDS OF RHYTHM & BLUES: FROM SAM COOKE TO STEVIE WONDER & BEYOND
7:30 PM THUR | 8 PM FRI & SAT | 3 PM SUN at SOUTHERN THEATRE
A COLUMBUS JAZZ ORCHESTRA 45TH ANNIVERSARY EXTRAVAGANZA!
7:30 PM THUR | 8 PM FRI & SAT | 3 PM SUN at SOUTHERN THEATRE
2017-2018 Concert SeriesOur hour-long interactive concerts for kids and families introduces the next generation to jazz and
American music in a relaxed, fun environment. And yes, there are peanut butter and jelly
sandwiches, juice and cookies in the Lincoln Theatre Ballroom (769 East Long Street, 2nd Floor).
NOV 18, 2017 | DEC 16, 2017 | JAN 13, 2018 | FEB 3, 2018 | MAR 24, 2018
FRIDAY NIGHT POST-SHOW JAM SESSIONS
Join fellow concertgoers along with your favorite CJO band members and our guest artists for a rock-
in’ post-show jam session in the lobby of the Westin Hotel following each Friday night CJO concert.
OCT 13, 2017 | DEC 1, 2017 | FEB 16, 2018 | MAR 16, 2018 | APR 27, 2018
ARTS GROUP
JAZZ
ART
S G
RO
UP
OF
CO
LUM
BU
S /
734
EA
ST L
ON
G S
TREE
T /
CO
LUM
BU
S, O
H 4
3203
/ J
AZ
ZA
RTS
GR
OU
P.O
RG
PA
IDN
ON
-PR
OFI
T O
RG
US
PO
STA
GE
CO
LUM
BU
S, O
HP
ER
MIT
#4
00
3
Seas
on
Tic
ket
Gu
ide
20
17
-20
18
Sea
son
Prin
ting
Co
urte
sy o
f
Jerr
y Ju
rgen
sen
45
th A
nniv
ersa
ry S
easo
n Sp
ons
or
JAG
pro
udly
ack
now
led
ges
the
gen
ero
us s
upp
ort
of:
Ann
& T
om H
oagl
inFa
hn &
Den
ny T
ishk
off