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Review 1 for Columbus Jazz Orchestra
Uggams Vocal Prowess Still Amazes
Southern Theatre @
- Columbus @
, OH @
- Fri, May 15, 2009 @
Posted 07/11/2009
by kpdepk
Featured Review
The incredible Leslie Uggams took the Southern Theater stage with the Columbus Jazz Orchestra for an incredible night of song and magic. Ms. Uggams looking fit and in fine voice took the audience through the golden days of jazz and r &b, including a look at the Apollo Theater in it's heyday of the 40s and 50s. Another fine performance from the Columbus Jazz Orchestra, and with Leslie Uggams, it was a night to remember!
Southern Theatre @
- Columbus @
, OH @
- Fri, May 15, 2009 @
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Review 2 for Columbus Jazz Orchestra
CIO strikes again
Southern Theatre @
- Columbus @
, OH @
- Sun, Apr 14, 2013 @
Favorite moment: Dave Powers @
Setlist: All of them @
Posted 04/16/2013
by clevelandhopeful
Piano men was one of the best performances my wife and I had seen. The orchestra and guest performers were outstanding. Columbus we can be proud that we have the CJO and other performing arts here.
Southern Theatre @
- Columbus @
, OH @
- Sun, Apr 14, 2013 @
Favorite moment: Dave Powers @
Setlist: All of them @
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Review 3 for Columbus Jazz Orchestra
Outstanding Piano arrangements!
Southern Theatre @
- Columbus @
, OH @
- Sat, Apr 13, 2013 @
Setlist: Your Song, Honky Tonk, Daniel, Always a Woman, Only the Good Die Young, Superstition, and others @
Posted 04/15/2013
by BluesDoggie
Many of the members were given the chance to show their arranging skills with these familiar tunes and man did they shine. Lots of depth added to the Elton and Billy Joel songs. The Stevie Wonder tunes roared when the band played the songs faithfully - and Chester Gregory's vocals were an absolute 10.
Southern Theatre @
- Columbus @
, OH @
- Sat, Apr 13, 2013 @
Setlist: Your Song, Honky Tonk, Daniel, Always a Woman, Only the Good Die Young, Superstition, and others @
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Review 4 for Columbus Jazz Orchestra
Southern Theatre @
- Columbus @
, OH @
- Sat, Mar 16, 2013 @
Posted 03/20/2013
by Anonymous
Location:Chillicothe, OH
This was our first visit to see the Columbus Jazz Orchestra and we were delighted! The sound was great, more than expected from a band of that size. The leader was very personable and interacted well with the audience. Their guest singer was also very entertaining. We hope to catch more of their shows in the future.
Southern Theatre @
- Columbus @
, OH @
- Sat, Mar 16, 2013 @
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Review 5 for Columbus Jazz Orchestra
It was a night to remember
Southern Theatre @
- Columbus @
, OH @
- Fri, Mar 15, 2013 @
Favorite moment: I must say every individual solo was superb. @
Posted 03/20/2013
by tekbor
Location:Columbus Ohio
The quality of music played by the Columbus Jazz Orchestra was unsurpassed by anything I have ever heard. The first half of the show was like eating a sumptuous dinner with fine wine and then when the vocalist came on for the second half it was like enjoying crème brûlée. It truly was an evening I shall never forget.
Southern Theatre @
- Columbus @
, OH @
- Fri, Mar 15, 2013 @
Favorite moment: I must say every individual solo was superb. @
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Review 6 for Columbus Jazz Orchestra
Broadway with the Cols Jazz Orch
Southern Theatre @
- Columbus @
, OH @
- Sat, Mar 16, 2013 @
Favorite moment: Mama Mia numbers @
Setlist: too many to mention @
Posted 03/20/2013
by 38Merrick
It was such an enjoyable evening. My foot was tapping the whole time. I felt like getting up there to sing.
Southern Theatre @
- Columbus @
, OH @
- Sat, Mar 16, 2013 @
Favorite moment: Mama Mia numbers @
Setlist: too many to mention @
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Review 7 for Columbus Jazz Orchestra
Southern Theatre @
- Columbus @
, OH @
- Sat, Mar 16, 2013 @
Posted 03/18/2013
by Anonymous
Columbus Jazz Orchestra is always guaranteed fun. This show lived up to expectations!
Southern Theatre @
- Columbus @
, OH @
- Sat, Mar 16, 2013 @
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Review 8 for Columbus Jazz Orchestra
Salrs
Southern Theatre @
- Columbus @
, OH @
- Fri, Mar 15, 2013 @
Favorite moment: All of it @
Posted 03/17/2013
by Kilbirnie
Location:Parkersburg WV
Wow I wanr more of the Columbus Jazz, It was great
Southern Theatre @
- Columbus @
, OH @
- Fri, Mar 15, 2013 @
Favorite moment: All of it @
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Review 9 for Columbus Jazz Orchestra
Motor City Soul Revue
Lincoln Theatre @
- COLUMBUS @
, OH @
- Sat, Mar 2, 2013 @
Favorite moment: The entire show! @
Posted 03/04/2013
by Bobop50
Location:ohio
The show was absolutely excellent! I thoroughly enjoyed the show! I'm originally from Detroit and I thought MoJoFlo and Friends represented the sounds of Motown well. The vocals and musicians are very talented and should work together more often. I'd just learned of the show via an announcement made by MoJoFlo during a performance at a venue where it was difficult to hear/see/enjoy the show. The Lincoln Theater was the perfect venue; very quite with a floor plan no one would complain of not having "good seats".
Lincoln Theatre @
- COLUMBUS @
, OH @
- Sat, Mar 2, 2013 @
Favorite moment: The entire show! @
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Review 10 for Columbus Jazz Orchestra
Motor City
Lincoln Theatre @
- COLUMBUS @
, OH @
- Sat, Mar 2, 2013 @
Favorite moment: MOJOFLO ROCKS @
Posted 03/04/2013
by cpteacher
I thought there were to be more members of the CJO there. The tickets also said that the event started at 8 and it didn't start until 9. Even with all of that, I loved it. I was singing for days.
Lincoln Theatre @
- COLUMBUS @
, OH @
- Sat, Mar 2, 2013 @
Favorite moment: MOJOFLO ROCKS @
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Review 11 for Columbus Jazz Orchestra
MoJoFlo and friends equals an amazing night!
Lincoln Theatre @
- COLUMBUS @
, OH @
- Sat, Mar 2, 2013 @
Favorite moment: Besides listening to Bobby Floyd on the piano and organ, I loved the trombone solo ( I used to play trombone in high school ). @
Posted 03/04/2013
by 71Blues
Location:Columbus, OH
I was beyond happy with the performance. Every single person on stage is so talented. I loved the music, the solos by each musician, and I especially love listening to Bobby Floyd from the CJO! I wish I bought more tickets so I could have taken more people with me to enjoy it. I would definitely watch this show again!
Lincoln Theatre @
- COLUMBUS @
, OH @
- Sat, Mar 2, 2013 @
Favorite moment: Besides listening to Bobby Floyd on the piano and organ, I loved the trombone solo ( I used to play trombone in high school ). @
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Review 12 for Columbus Jazz Orchestra
MoJoFlo and Friends were amazing!
Lincoln Theatre @
- COLUMBUS @
, OH @
- Sat, Mar 2, 2013 @
Posted 03/04/2013
by LPhilli
Loved everything about it. This could have been a multi-night offering!!! Hope you do it again in the future.
Lincoln Theatre @
- COLUMBUS @
, OH @
- Sat, Mar 2, 2013 @
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Review 13 for Columbus Jazz Orchestra
This show was off the charts!!!
Lincoln Theatre @
- COLUMBUS @
, OH @
- Sat, Mar 2, 2013 @
Favorite moment: Every moment was a favorite! @
Setlist: Great songs of Dianna Ross, Smokey Robinson, Temptations, Jackson Five, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and the Four Tops @
Posted 03/04/2013
by MySweetGus
OMGosh...this show was so much more than I ever imagined! MoJoFlo, in combination with a few of the CJO musicians, put together a show that had everyone out of their seats and some even dancing in the isles. One simply couldn't sit still during this performance! The music was impeccable and the voices so full and soulful. And absolutely everyone in the performance group looked like they were having so much fun they could hardly contain themselves! The Lincoln Theatre rocked all night long. The show itself lasted nearly three hours with a short intermission. After this show, I knew I wanted to see this group perform again. It was an unforgettable experience!
Lincoln Theatre @
- COLUMBUS @
, OH @
- Sat, Mar 2, 2013 @
Favorite moment: Every moment was a favorite! @
Setlist: Great songs of Dianna Ross, Smokey Robinson, Temptations, Jackson Five, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and the Four Tops @
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Review 14 for Columbus Jazz Orchestra
Motor City Soul Revue was a Hit!
Lincoln Theatre @
- COLUMBUS @
, OH @
- Sat, Mar 2, 2013 @
Favorite moment: Bobby Floyd jamming on the piano @
Posted 03/04/2013
by Anonymous
Combination of MojoFlo and Columbus Jazz Orchestra additions was electrifying! Mojoflo's vocalists nailed many of those memorable Motown hits accompanied by the rich moving play of guitarists, percussion and an amazing brass section. They had us dancing and singing past midnight!
Lincoln Theatre @
- COLUMBUS @
, OH @
- Sat, Mar 2, 2013 @
Favorite moment: Bobby Floyd jamming on the piano @
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Review 15 for Columbus Jazz Orchestra
The best concert to date. Thoroughly enjoyed.
Southern Theatre @
- Columbus @
- 02/10/2013 @
Favorite moment: Corea's Spain- full, powerful sound. Drumming at the end made me cheer for more. Fantastic job by featured teen players. @
Posted 02/17/2013
by charlesinUA
I typically go to CJO concerts during the Sunday matinee and this time was no different. As I walked into the Southern, though, the crowd was larger than normal and the theatre seemed to bubble over with energy. It all made sense when the talented Byron Stripling invited a youth pianist named Micah to join Bobby Floyd on stage. The two played a ragtime tune that was amazing and totally thrilled the audience. The guests, Lewis Nash and Tia Fuller, were truly world class artists and I enjoyed the heart-felt Jazz they provided, void of a vocalist, just an instrument and wide open talent. The closing song brought the youth Jazz orchestra back on stage with the CJO. The sound of 40 instruments was powerful and at the very end of Chick Corea's Spain, Lewis Nash began a duel with the youth drummer, Luke. I truly enjoyed the back and forth, as if Luke was saying, I might not be as good as you- yet. You could really tell Mr. Nash enjoyed the playful nature of the exchange as both of them smiled and followed it with a fist bump. All in all, I enjoyed this concert as much as any concert and the crowd must have felt the same way. Standing ovation. Congratulations to Byron and the wonderful CJO for bringing such talent to Columbus. I look forward to the next event.
Southern Theatre @
- Columbus @
- 02/10/2013 @
Favorite moment: Corea's Spain- full, powerful sound. Drumming at the end made me cheer for more. Fantastic job by featured teen players. @
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Review 16 for Columbus Jazz Orchestra
I fell in love with Jazz all over again!
Southern Theater @
- Columbus @
, OH @
- 02/09/2013 @
Favorite moment: The two drummers were extremely entertaining. That young drummer has a real future. @
Posted 02/13/2013
by OlderNotWiser
I have been going to Jazz events all of my life and have been disappointed that younger generations weren't attracted to the music I love. It is hard to put into words how invigorated I was after Saturday's performance. I saw three unbelievable teenagers perform like pros. The young man, Michael, on the keyboards made me tap my fingers, the trumpet player, Rashaan, had style and swagger and the drummer, Luke, kicked it so much that the people in front of me stood up clapping and I couldn't see the whole finale. Don't get me wrong, the guest artists were unbelievable and I enjoyed them very much...especially Lewis Nash. Killer on the drums. I hope the CJO continues working with these younger performers. I can rest now knowing Jazz is alive and well. I'll be back.
Southern Theater @
- Columbus @
, OH @
- 02/09/2013 @
Favorite moment: The two drummers were extremely entertaining. That young drummer has a real future. @
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Review 17 for Columbus Jazz Orchestra
The youth group was awesome!
Southern Theatre @
- Columbus @
, OH @
- Sat, Feb 9, 2013 @
Favorite moment: The percussion duel during the final number. @
Posted 02/11/2013
by Tom6334
The future of the CJO is bright with the next generation of talent that performed Saturday night. I think the young people stole the show, and the regulars should be proud as teachers and mentors. This is great news for fans of the CJO, the future of the CJO is ensured.
Southern Theatre @
- Columbus @
, OH @
- Sat, Feb 9, 2013 @
Favorite moment: The percussion duel during the final number. @
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Review 18 for Columbus Jazz Orchestra
Southern Theatre @
- Columbus @
, OH @
- Fri, Feb 8, 2013 @
Posted 02/10/2013
by Anonymous
Wonderful show. Two big time musicians from out of town. Delightful to see and hear the Columbus Youth Jazz Orchestra play with the pros for several numbers. High school student Micah Thomas played Maple Leaf Rag with Bobby Floyd, and Rasaan Hollis paired with Byron Stripling on another number. Great fun. Tia Fuller and Lewis Nash - the out of towners - were great additions: hugely accomplished individually and fit in beautifully.
Southern Theatre @
- Columbus @
, OH @
- Fri, Feb 8, 2013 @
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Review 19 for Columbus Jazz Orchestra
Byron and Bobby Bring in the New Year in Style
Lincoln Theatre @
- COLUMBUS @
, OH @
- Fri, Dec 28, 2012 @
Favorite moment: Difficult to pick, but Bobby on the B-3 organ soulfully taking us to church for a gospel singalong was definitely a highlight. @
Posted 12/30/2012
by red1234gret
Location:Columbus OH
The entire evening was great. The first half featured the tight playing of Byron Stripling on trumpet and flugelhorn, Bobby Floyd on piano, Larry Cook on bass, and Rich Thompson on drums. Each contrubuted outstanding solos on several classics that demonstrated the virtosity of the entire quartet.
After intermission, the group shifted to Bobby playing the organ and Byron singing several gospel favorites. The evening concluded with two tunes featuring a group of amateur and semi-professional jazz players who spent 6 hours in a workshop at the Jazz Academy the day before. They literally brought the crowd to a standing ovation and capped off the night in fine style.
Lincoln Theatre @
- COLUMBUS @
, OH @
- Fri, Dec 28, 2012 @
Favorite moment: Difficult to pick, but Bobby on the B-3 organ soulfully taking us to church for a gospel singalong was definitely a highlight. @
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Review 20 for Columbus Jazz Orchestra
First time at a CJO performance
Southern Theatre @
- Columbus @
, OH @
- Sun, Dec 2, 2012 @
Favorite moment: Christmas Night in Columbus audience fail @
Posted 12/04/2012
by Anele1
We absolutely LOVED this performance! We've never been to the Southern or to a CJO event and this was the perfect intro. I know we'll be going to many more in the future. True talent shines through with this amazing group of musicians!
Southern Theatre @
- Columbus @
, OH @
- Sun, Dec 2, 2012 @
Favorite moment: Christmas Night in Columbus audience fail @
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