Saturday July 11, 2026 | 8 PM Step into the golden age of jazz with an unforgettable program celebrating three of its most influential architects: Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong, Duke Ellington, and Count Basie. Join the Columbus Jazz Orchestra for a journey through the soul and swing of jazz at its peak. Feel the joy with Armstrong’s heartfelt “What a Wonderful World” and the classic “Hello, Dolly!” Swing along to Ellington’s masterpieces, including “Take the A Train” and the iconic “It Don’t Mean a Thing.” Experience Basie’s unmistakable cool with “April in Paris” and the timeless standard “Fly Me to the Moon.” Vibrant, toe-tapping, and irresistibly fun, this is the perfect summer night—steeped in rhythm and history—that grooves from the first note to the last. Grab your tickets here. General info about our Summer Series: Our door time will be 6:30 p.m. with performances at 8 p.m. All performances will have an intermission Outside food and beverages, including alcohol, are permitted We will be coordinating food truck vendors as well
The Jazz Arts Group of Columbus (JAG) is America’s premier not-for-profit arts organization dedicated to producing, performing and promoting jazz.
