The “We Always Swing” Jazz Series is thrilled to celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month this April at full capacity after a couple years of subdued programming.
The Jazz Series currently has 15 events on the books for JAM but hopes to add more in the near future. A full list of events can be found below. One of the highlights of JAM is the Jazz Series Education Raffle benefitting their James Williams Education & Community Involvement Program. Raffle tickets can be purchased online through the Jazz Series website. First prize is a pair of Season Tickets to next years “We Always Swing” Jazz Series, a nearly $1,000 value.
“We Always Swing” Jazz Series Jazz Appreciation Month Schedule
April 2 – Dave Stryker's "Guitar-Organ Explosion" @ Rose Music Hall 6:00 p.m.
April 3 – Marbin @ Rose Music Hall 7:30 p.m.
April 10 – Roxy Coss Sextet @ Murry’s 3:30 & 7 p.m.
April 11 – Annual Children’s Concert with Roxy Coss Sextet
April 11-12 - Roxy Coss Artist in Residency at Columbia Public Schools
April 12 – Columbia Public Schools Jazz Night feat. Roxy Coss at Battle High School 6:00 p.m.
April 15 – Jazz in The Schools @ Gentry Middle School
April 17 – Mr. Fun @ Cooper’s Landing 5:00 p.m.
April 18 – Top Ten Wines 10% Day featuring Tony Lotven Trio Feat. Sean & Kevin Hennessy 6:00-8:00 p.m.
April 20 – MU Studio Jazz Band @ The Shack 7:00-8:00 p.m.
April 23 – Jazz Series Day @ Waves Cider Co. featuring The CoJo Combo 2:00-4:00 p.m.
April 25 – MU Jazz Combos open for Columbia Jazz Orchestra @ Broadway Brewery 7:00 p.m.
April 27 - MU Concert Jazz Band @ The Shack7:00-8:00 p.m.
April 28 - "Jazz & The Beats." Mingus Big Band & Readings from On The Road @ The Blue Note 7:00 p.m.
April 30 – International Jazz Day TBA