Artist Spotlight: Terence Young
Terence Young is one of Columbia's more popular smooth jazz guitarists. He has notable billboards around town and "The Terence Young Experience" shows are often sold out. He has shared the stage with renown recording artists such as The Temptations,
This Week in Jazz: Dinah Washington
This week in Jazz, vocalist Dinah Washington was born on August 29, 1924 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. She traded her birth name, Ruth Lee Jones while, singing her first gig in Chicago. In 1986, Dinah Washington was inducted into the Alabama
This Week in Jazz: Count Basie
This week in Jazz, we present a jazz icon known to be one of the greatest band leaders of all time. Count Basie is the true King of Swing for his primary role in influencing the popular sounds of the
Artist Spotlight: Eboni Ramm
Eboni Ramm is one of precious lights in the Columbia jazz community - you just feel good when she is around. She is naturally a supportive person, soulful and insightful. She has the heart of a teacher and a passion
This Week in Jazz: Don Lamond
This week in Jazz, we have the birth of American Jazz drummer, Donald Douglas Lamond, Jr. He was born August 18, 1920, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, although raised in Washington, DC. He is known for his trademark drumming style, which
2018 Great Day in Columbia Photo & Jam Session
It was a GREAT DAY in COLUMBIA JAZZ on Sunday, August 12th when over 70 local jazz stars showed up to shine! It was moving to watch everyone greet each other, smile, tell stories and enjoy each other's company. This