Ohio State’s 38th Annual Jazz Festival celebrates America’s art form with four days of faculty and student ensemble performances, local and nationally known jazz headliners, and jazz days featuring visiting college and high school jazz bands.
All events will take place in the Weigel Hall Auditorium.
Thursday, April 9 • 8 p.m.
Divas Night
The leading ladies of Columbus jazz: Mary McClendon, Jeanette Williams and Louise Salvador. Free.
Friday, April 10 • 8 p.m.
Ohio State Jazz Ensemble
Directed by Ted McDaniel, with Kris Johnson, trumpet. Free.
Saturday, April 11 • 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
College Jazz Band Day.Free.
Saturday, April 11 • 8 p.m.
Mark Flugge Tribute Concert
A musical tribute to Mark Flugge, with former students Jeff Benatar, Lucas Holmes and Robert Mason. Free.
Sunday, April 12 • 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
High School Jazz Band Day. Free.
Sunday, April 12 • 7 p.m.
Headliner Jazz Concert: Manner Effect
Fresh from their debut at NYC’s Blue Note, Manner Effect jazz/pop quintet serves up a mix of musical styles.
Advance ticket sales: (614) 292-2295 (credit card) or at the door (cash only). Tickets $20 general public and $10 Ohio State students, faculty and staff; senior citizens, Alumni Association members, non-OSU students, children.
Information can also be found on the School of Music website.