The Canton High School Jazz Ensemble
The Canton High School Jazz Ensemble
Akron, OH
BLU Jazz welcomes Canton High School's students to the stage on Wednesday, March 27th! Door: 6pm Show: 7pm Tickets: General Admission $10
Wednesday, March 27 2024
7:00 PM
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10:00 PM
Kathy Kosins Quartet
Kathy Kosins Quartet
Akron, OH
Detroit Jazz and Soul Artist Kathy Kosins will be performing at Akron, Ohio’s premier jazz venue, BLU Jazz, on Saturday, March 23rd! Kosins, along with Joe Lehman (piano), Ray Parker (bass) and Scott Kretzer (drums), will be performing the repertoire from Kosins’ many recordings, with the emphas…
Saturday, March 23 2024
8:00 PM
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11:00 PM
C.J.O. "Rhapsody in Blue" at 100 - More Experiments in Modern Music
C.J.O. "Rhapsody in Blue" at 100 - More Experiments in Modern Music
Akron, OH
The Cleveland Jazz Orchestra returns to BLU for "Rhapsody in Blue" at 100 - More Experiments in Modern Music. The CJO has a long tradition of creating new and innovative music and collaborations that straddles styles. We celebrate the 100th year anniversary of Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue" with a …
Saturday, March 16 2024
8:00 PM
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11:00 PM
The SmokeFace Band
The SmokeFace Band
Akron, OH
Professional bassist and producer, SmokeFace, brings his heavy in-the pocket grooves to BLU Jazz with his band! Featuring Gabe Jones (drums), Vinnie Mansfield (guitar), Andru Senpai (aux keys), and GoldFrame Quis (keys). Tickets: $15 (in advance), $20 (day of show), $10 (student discount w/ valid …
Friday, March 22 2024
8:00 PM
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11:00 PM
Dave Banks Big Band "Latin Heat!"
Dave Banks Big Band "Latin Heat!"
Akron, OH
On March 9 the Dave Banks Big Band will return to BLU Jazz with “Latin Heat!” a big band tribute to Latin Jazz!This powerhouse 17 piece big band will bring you arrangements by well known latin jazz composers, name big bands, and by some of our very own band mates! Shannon Eller joins us on vocals t…
Saturday, March 9 2024
8:00 PM
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11:00 PM
The Sam Blakeslee Quintet
The Sam Blakeslee Quintet
Akron, OH
Join us at BLU, as we welcome back home from NYC, trombonist and composer, Sam Blakeslee and his all star quintet! Line-up: Sam Blakeslee - trombone Bobby Selvaggio - alto saxophone Brandon Coleman - guitar Jordan McBride - bass Dustin May - drums SAM BLAKESLEE BIO Originally from Columbus…
Thursday, March 14 2024
8:00 PM
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11:00 PM
Abstract Sounds
Abstract Sounds
Akron, OH
Cleveland saxophonist, Jevaughn Bogard, brings his group Abstract Sounds back to Akron, for a special night at BLU Jazz! Abstract Sounds is a 6pc Jazz fusion / Funk band from Cleveland, OH started by saxophonist Jevaughn Bogard. The band is a horn section driven by an amazing rhythm section that w…
Friday, March 15 2024
8:00 PM
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11:00 PM
Bobby Selvaggio & The Theron Brown Trio
Bobby Selvaggio & The Theron Brown Trio
Akron, OH
Saxophonist, Bobby Selvaggio returns to BLU Jazz for a special evening with a stellar line-up.. featuring Theron Brown (keys), Jordan McBride (bass), and Zaire Darden (drums/percussion)! Tickets: $20 (in advance), $25 (day of show)
Friday, March 8 2024
8:00 PM
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11:00 PM
Brookside High School "Jazz Education Series"
Brookside High School "Jazz Education Series"
Akron, OH
Jazz Education Iniative Series: Brookside High School will be performing at Blu Jazz on Wednesday, March 13th! Come support our local young talent! All ticket proceeds donated to Brookside High School music program.
Wednesday, March 13 2024
6:00 PM
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9:00 PM
CFHS - Gold Tones Jazz Orchestra
CFHS - Gold Tones Jazz Orchestra
Akron, OH
CUYAHOGA FALLS HIGH SCHOOL - GOLD TONES JAZZ ORCHESTRA The Gold Tones is the premier jazz group at CFHS, with a history of excellence stretching back more than fifty years. Made up of auditioned students in grades 9-12, the group rehearses once to twice a week after school. Each year, the Gold To…
Wednesday, March 20 2024
7:00 PM
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10:00 PM