Guitar Greats

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 12 THROUGH SUNDAY FEBRUARY 14, 2027 | 7PM, 7PM, AND 3PM WITH SPECIAL GUESTS: DAN WILSON & JONATHAN ELLIOTT Get ready for a high-energy celebration of six strings and a serious groove. Returning guest artist Dan Wilson joins forces with vocalist Jonathan Elliott for a night devoted to the music of guitar legends like George Benson, Wes Montgomery, Pat Metheny, and Eric Clapton. From smooth jazz grooves and bluesy riffs to soaring melodic lines, this concert is a guitar lover’s dream and a full-on musical party. Wilson, a favorite CJO collaborator, brings his signature warmth and virtuosity back to the stage, while Elliott’s energetic vocals bring these grooves home. And because it’s Valentine’s season, expect a love ballad or two woven into the mix— moments to sway, smile, and fall in love with the sound of the guitar all over again. It’s a show where the strings sing, only at the Southern this February. Friday’s concert will feature a talkback immediately following the performance with our guest artist, Dan Wilson, and the Maestro Byron Stripling himself. Sunday’s concert is opened by a featured Columbus Youth Jazz performance at 2 p.m., support students in jazz and hear what the next generation is swingin’ into. __________ Tickets start at $47.59 including taxes and fees and are available online, over the phone, and in person starting Friday July 10, 2026. Save on fees by purchasing your tickets in person. Doors open for Friday & Saturday at 6:00 p.m., the CAPA Ticket Office is open at the Southern Theatre starting at 5:00 p.m. Doors open for Sunday at 1:30 p.m., the CAPA ticket office is open at the Southern Theatre starting at 1:00 p.m. Student Rush tickets are available for $15 at the box office the night of each show. A valid student ID can receive one ticket almost anywhere in the theater depending on availability. Ticket purchases help support Columbus Jazz’s nonprofit performance, education, and community programs