Wed, Sep 17
Show: $10 Showtimes: 6:00 - 7:30 (Doors Open 5:30) 8:15 - 9:45 (Doors Open 7:45) Najoura is a vocalist whose warm, smooth tone blends the freedom of jazz with the soul of R&B and the groove of neo-soul. Jazz has opened a world of spontaneity and connection for Najoura; a sense of creative liberation that continues to guide her performances. Over the past 10 years, she has shared her voice on stages of all sizes, captivating audiences with her vocal clarity and inviting them into a space of artistic expression. This evening promises an atmosphere steeped in the elegance of classic jazz, touched with a modern flair to bring you something both timeless and refreshingly new. Featuring: Chris Brown - Piano Carlos Willis - Drums Jeff Bass - Bass
Thu, Sep 18
Show: $10 Showtimes: 6:00 - 7:30 (Doors Open 5:30) 8:15 - 9:45 (Doors Open 7:45) Tim Dvorkin is a modern jazz, funk, fusion keyboard player and composer. Tim’s passion-fueled performances are so contagious that every listener is engaged in an awesome musical experience & joy! Tim Dvorkin was born in Russia and he started playing at restaurants, clubs & other venues at the age of 14. Before moving to the US, Tim played with “JAM,” a blues/rock band that performed around Russia & Europe. After moving to the US, Tim went to Berklee College of Music, where he received the “Best All Around Keyboardist” award and played 200+ recording & film scoring sessions. Timmy also has played 2,500+ shows all over New England, New York, South Carolina, Florida, Ohio & Canada as a session player. Tim has played/performed, recorded & shared the stage with Lionel Loueke, Tiger Okoshi, Janek Gwizdala, Antonio Sanchez, Warren Wolf, Walter Smith III, Jaleel Shaw, Deantoni Parks, Davy Nathan, Ruslan Sirota, Svoy, Dwight Adams, Esperanza Spaulding, Tony Gray, Jordan Perlson, Louis Cato, Dmitry Ishenko, Kayta Matsuno, Gary Bartz, Greg Bandy, and others.
Fri, Sep 19
"Power Hour" Show: $10 Showtime: 5:30 - 6:30 (Doors Open 5:00) The Jerry Powell Experience is an eclectic band that showcases a variety of talent and artistry. Every show has a rotation of some of the best vocalists in Columbus, OH. Performing a refreshing fusion of Jazz, Neo Soul and R&B.
Fri, Sep 19
Show: $30 Showtimes: 7:15-8:45 (Doors Open 6:45) 9:30 - 11:00 (Doors Open 9:00) Colin Lazarski began playing guitar at the age of 10 and went on to play in numerous jazz and blues bands throughout his high school and college years. After studying at Capital University under local jazz great Stan Smith, Colin became a professional musician in and around central Ohio. An incredibly versatile guitarist, Colin is accomplished in a variety of styles including jazz, blues, rock, funk and even calypso. It is that very flexibility that allows him to easily meld with a wide range of players.
Tue, Sep 23
Show: $10 Showtimes: 6:00 - 7:30 (Doors Open 5:30) 8:15 - 9:45 (Doors Open 7:45) Sugar Bomb exploded on to the scene in Asheville, NC in 2023, quickly making a name for themselves with their dynamic & engaging performances. Having performed at local music staples such as AVL Fest, Eulogy, Burial, Sierra Nevada, Highland, & Asheville Music Hall, the trio is able to flex different musical muscles in styles ranging from more traditional jazz to modern backbeat driven groove to all out improvisatory mayhem, all while honing their skills as composers. The trio consists of Jacob Bruner (keys), Eli Kahn (bass/ guitar), & Joe Enright (drums), all of whom are full-time musicians living & working in the Asheville area. Be on the lookout for one of their upcoming performances!
Wed, Sep 24
Show: $10 Showtimes: 6:00 - 7:30 (Doors Open 5:30) 8:15 - 9:45 (Doors Open 7:45) The Jerry Powell Experience is an eclectic band that showcases a variety of talent and artistry. Every show has a rotation of some of the best vocalists in Columbus, OH. Performing a refreshing fusion of Jazz, Neo Soul and R&B.
Fri, Sep 26
Show: $30 Showtimes: 7:15 - 8:45 (Doors Open 6:45) 9:30 - 11:00 (Doors Open 9:00) Tony Hagood, an accomplished pianist and composer hailing from Westerville, Ohio, earned his bachelor's degree in music performance from Capital University in 2010. With an international presence, Tony has captivated audiences in countries such as China, Japan, South Korea, France, Italy, Spain, Turkey, and various Caribbean nations. In the United States, Tony's musical versatility shines as he performs in diverse settings, from intimate restaurants to grand stadiums. Juggling an impressive array of roles, he leads his own quartet, trio, duo, and performs solo around six times a week. Additionally, he manages his concert series at the Columbus Museum of Art and the McConnell Arts Center. Tony serves as a staff pianist, lecturer, and instructor of commercial, jazz, and classical piano at Otterbein University. He accompanies several High School Choirs, is a collaborative pianist at Hilliard United Methodist Church, heads his music lessons company, Noteworthy Music, and his booking company, A Note Above the Rest Entertainment. You can hear Tony and his trio the 4th Friday of each month at Ginger Rabbit. Tony's rich performance history includes collaborations with Grammy award winners like Tamika Lawrence, playing for the Columbus Symphony Orchestra and Ne-Yo at a sold-out picnic with the pops concert, playing with the Columbus Jazz Orchestra and Byron Stripling’s quintet, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, and performing with various renowned artists across genres including Broadway and American Idol finalists. Whether accompanying orchestras, playing with jazz ensembles, or working with cover bands spanning classic rock, country, R&B, and more, Tony Hagood's musical prowess leaves an indelible mark on every stage he graces.
Thu, Oct 02
Show: $15 Showtimes: 6:00 - 7:30 (Doors Open 5:30) 8:15 - 9:45 (Doors Open 7:45) Columbus’s own, Mary McClendon, who doesn’t remember a time when she didn’t sing or want to. She was a featured vocalist with the Columbus Jazz Orchestra (JAG) for 20+ years, performing with the Columbus Symphony, Ballet Met, and producing and acting in acclaimed one-woman Shows that tell the stories of Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and Nancy Wilson. She has shared the stage with many national and international Artists and is a voice over talent for commercials, jingles, and corporate/industrial videos. She can be found locally and in the Tri-State area, leading her own Trio of multi-faceted and multi-talented musicians….Vernon Hairston, Chris Brown, Bobby Floyd, Kevin Turner, Jimmi Love, Bradley Mellen, Jon Eshelman, Tom Carroll, and George DeLancey…to name a few.
Fri, Oct 03
"Power Hour" Show: $10 Showtime: 5:30-6:30 (Doors Open 5:00) Erik Augis is a native of Columbus, Ohio. After obtaining his degree from the Cleveland Institute of Music he returned to Columbus and began work as a freelance musician. Erik has been performing in Columbus for several years and works with many of the area’s well-known musicians and bands including Andy Woodson, Kim Pensyl, Dan Faehnle, Louis Tsamous, Pete Mills, the Columbus Jazz Orchestra, Jazz 4 Kids, Vocal Impact, and others.
Fri, Oct 03
Show: $30 Showtimes: 7:15-8:45 (Doors Open 6:45) 9:30 - 11:00 (Doors Open 9:00) A native of Toronto Canada, saxophonist and composer Pete Mills’ discography includes 4 solo titles, with his most recent, 2014’s Sweet Shadow. As a sideman he appears on over a dozen CDs including those by The Columbus Jazz Orchestra, saxophonist Chad Eby, the eclectic ensemble Madrugada, guitarist Stan Smith, The Cleveland Jazz Orchestra and The Paul Ferguson Jazz Orchestra. In addition to his performing, Mills teaches saxophone, improvisation and directs the jazz ensemble at Denison University in Granville, Ohio.
Sat, Oct 04
“Power Hour” Show: $10 Showtime: 5:30-6:30 (Doors Open 5:00) Robert Mason is a pianist, teacher, and organist from Columbus, Ohio. His personal group, the Robert Mason Trio released their debut album, “State of Soul” in 2019, featuring a blend of jazz and soulful sounds. The group has recently released their second album “State of Groove”, which is now available on all streaming platforms. Robert has performed at venues and events such as: Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival, Columbus Jazz and Ribs Festival, the Lincoln Theatre (Columbus, OH), Ginger Rabbit, The Blu Note Jazz Cafe, Blu Jazz+ (Akron, OH), The Refectory (Columbus), Natalies Music Hall & Kitchen
Sat, Oct 04
Show: $30 Showtimes: 7:15-8:45 (Doors Open 6:45) 9:30 - 11:00 (Doors Open 9:00) Since 2014, contemporary jazz band Spin Cycle has been bringing their original music to clubs and concert halls across the US and Canada. Co-lead by Scott Neumann and Tom Christensen, the band highlights their flexibility, reach and capacity to surprise their audiences. On any given song, you might encounter the modal influence of John Coltrane, the second-line funk of New Orleans, or the edgy experimentation of free jazz. Featuring guitarist Pete McCann and bassist Matt Pavolka, both bandleaders and well-respected artists in their own right, Spin Cycle has spent the last 7 years touring, recording, and providing educational workshops at colleges. The band’s fourth CD will be released soon on their label, Sound Footing Records. There is, to be sure, plenty of musical variety provided by Spin Cycle, with compositions by Christensen, a consummate multi-instrumentalist who mostly plays tenor saxophone, and by Neumann a versatile and expressive drummer. Having performed in all kinds of settings including the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, the Jazz Mandolin Project, the Gil Evans Project, Madeleine Peyroux’s touring group, Broadway pit bands and with Cecile McLorin Salvant, Rufus Reid and Maria Schneider the co-leaders know how to bring out the intimacy of a ballad as well as the soulful feeling of swing.
Tue, Oct 07
Show: $10 Showtimes: 6:00 - 7:30 (Doors Open 5:30) 8:15 - 9:45 (Doors Open 7:45) Born and raised in Minot, North Dakota, Jasmine is the daughter of two music educators. She moved to the Columbus area in 2017 to complete her degree in music education at Ohio Wesleyan University. Jasmine teaches middle school for Columbus City Schools and is a teaching artist for the Jazz Arts Group. Influenced by jazz, blues, soul, funk, and R&B, Jasmine brings a diverse body of repertoire to the table. Catch her at Ginger Rabbit on the first Tuesday of every month (and a stray weekend here and there) for an exciting variety of music featuring some of the best musicians Columbus has to offer!
Wed, Oct 08
Show: $10 Showtimes: 6:00 - 7:30 (Doors Open 5:30) 8:15 - 9:45 (Doors Open 7:45) David Leytze has shared the stage and studio with jazz artists Slide Hampton, Al Vizutti, Jeff Tyzik, Bobby Shew, Wynton Marsalis, Gary Foster, Mike Price and Al Kaplan to name a few. His quintet, the Leytze Jazz Five, brings to Ginger Rabbit an eclectic mix of seldom-heard hard-bop and Latin jazz standards and fresh contemporary jazz originals. Their sound is at once subtle and sensitive then burning and taut; always energetic and engaging with a diverse display of solo and ensemble prowess. Tim Perdue - trumpet Dylan Bram - vibraphone Greg Wolfram - guitar Trent Sampson - bass David Leytze - drums
Fri, Oct 10
"Power Hour" Show: $10 Showtime: 5:30 - 6:30 (Doors Open 5:00) Acclaimed vocalist Lisa Ferraro has a reputation as both a teller of stories and an interpreter of song, which she proves in crystal clear fashion every time she takes the stage. Lisa’s flawless intonation and marvelous phrasing are matched with a distinctive voice that is exciting, soulful, full-bodied and warm. Her subtle variations on the melodies transform songs without ever undermining the composers’ intentions; and in the classic tradition of jazz story-tellers, she shapes the lyrics in a way that gives them a meaning even deeper than the words themselves. Her latest Jazz recording, Serenading The Moon, charted on the Billboard Jazz charts and is a collaboration with some of the finest players on the jazz scene today: legendary saxophonist, Houston Person, Lewis Nash on drums and Ray Drummond on bass. A native of Pittsburgh, PA Lisa grew up in the rich Jazz tradition of that recognizable style! She records and works with many of the rich the homegrown greats such as Roger Humphries, Mike Tomaro, Marty Ashby, and MCG Jazz, Max Leake and Dwayne Dolphin to name a few.
Fri, Oct 10
Show: $30 Showtimes: 7:15 - 8:45 (Doors Open 6:45) 9:30 - 11:00 (Doors Open 9:00) Abstract Sounds is a 6-piece Alternative Jazz Fusion band from Cleveland, OH. Led by saxophonist Jevaughn Bogard. The band formed in late 2021 from a collection of jazz and dance music lovers who met over 15 years at Cleveland School of the Arts and who all just couldn't get enough Snarky Puppy , Ghostnotes and Funky Knuckles. Abstract Sounds combines a variety of jazz idioms, soul music, drum and bass and funk. Their unique brand of entertainment fuses deep harmony with a driving drum and bass sound and hard hitting horn lines that will make you want to dance and sing along all night
Sat, Oct 11
Show: $30 Showtimes: 7:15 - 8:45 (Doors Open 6:45) 9:30 - 11:00 (Doors Open 9:00) Linda is a Chicken Coup/Summit Records recording artist having released recordings nationally in the jazz organ genre, “Blue Bop” (2006), “For Hep Cats” (2008), A Late One” (2015) and “Waves of Change” (2024) in the progressive rock genre. Chicken Coup Records is owned by international B3 organist Tony Monaco. She is a Hammond Organ USA artist, endorsing the digital Hammond XK3-C console organ, also plays drums and has played extensively in the local hard rock and jazz circles currently with the popular central Ohio band RoxyJanes. Active as a music educator, Linda has released two jazz organ instructional DVDs through Tony Monaco’s keyboard education division and taught at Ohio Wesleyan University and Kenyon College. Mark Donavan - saxophone Ben Huntoon - trumpet Don Hales - guitar Patrick Ankrom - percussion (Charles Earland band alumnus) Cary Dachtyl - drums
Wed, Oct 15
Show: $30 Showtimes: 7:15 - 8:45 (Doors Open 6:45) 9:30 - 11:00 (Doors Open 9:00) Lifelong buddies RJ Spangler & Tbone Paxton started working together in 1980 with a very popular band around Detroit called the Sun Messengers. They toured the East Coast, Midwest, and Deep South for a number of years. Back then Tbone was awarded a Motor City Music Award for best trombonist. Since that time, he has also become quite an engaging vocalist. In fact, he has been nominated a number of years in a row now as best jazz vocalist at the Detroit Music Awards. The two are cornerstone members of the 10 pc Planet D Nonet, and as such, have toured to 11 states, released as many CDs, and garnered 9 Detroit Music Awards. Now they offer this stripped-down project – just five musicians, with a debut CD out nationally in 2020 and a 2nd CD "Joys" which was also released nationally, came out in 2023 to great acclaim.
