The Black Dog Octet
The Black Dog Octet
Akron, OH
Black Dog Octet features 5 saxophonists and a piano trio. This performance group specializes in a wide variety of musical styles and influences. The musicians come from various parts of NE Ohio and include Brad Wagner and Chris Coles on Alto and Soprano Saxophone, Tony Spicer and Tim McDonald on Te…
Friday, November 17 2023
8:00 PM
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11:00 PM
Essential Tremors presented by Earth-Quaker Devices
Essential Tremors presented by Earth-Quaker Devices
Akron, OH
EarthQuaker Devices Presents:Essential Tremors Saturday, December 2, 2023 Akron Historic Arts District(Baxters / Musica / Blu Jazz / Circle of Fifths)DOORS @ 5PMFREE TO ALL, ALL ARE WELCOME AKRON, OHIO, OCTOBER 20, 2023 – ESSENTIAL TREMORS is a celebration of artists navigating the boundless natur…
Saturday, December 2 2023
8:00 PM
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11:00 PM
Keigo Hirakawa Trio
Keigo Hirakawa Trio
Akron, OH
Join us as we welcome pianist and composer, Kiego Hirakawa, and his jazz trio back to Blu Jazz! Over the period of 20 years as a professional jazz pianist and 7 full-length album appearances (3 as leader), Keigo Hirakawa has transformed himself from a student of the jazz masters to an artist with …
Saturday, November 18 2023
8:00 PM
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11:00 PM
Nick Puin Band
Nick Puin Band
Akron, OH
Join us for a swingin' evening at BLU as we celebrate some of the very best of the Great American Songbook, including songs made popular by Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Ella Fitzgerald, Mel Torme, Sarah Vaughan & more! A graduate of the prestigious Berklee College of Music, Puin's compositions and…
Friday, November 24 2023
8:00 PM
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11:00 PM
Josh Porter Quartet
Josh Porter Quartet
Akron, OH
Local Akron pianist, Josh Porter, brings his quartet to Blu Jazz!
Friday, November 10 2023
8:00 PM
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11:00 PM
Lucas Kadish Quartet at MUSICA
Lucas Kadish Quartet at MUSICA
Akron, OH
Join us for Thanksgiving Eve at MUSICA, as we welcome home, guitarist Lucas Kadish, and his all star jazz quartet! FREE ADMISSION DOORS: 5:30pm SHOW: 6:00pm-8:00pm After Party: Brainwreck DJ Set - 9:00pm-Close NYC based guitarist, Lucas Kadish, brings a quartet playing original music from his …
Wednesday, November 22 2023
8:00 PM
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11:00 PM
The Emily Kuhn Quintet
The Emily Kuhn Quintet
Akron, OH
Chicago based trumpeter, Emily Kuhn, brings her jazz quintet to Akron, Ohio, for a Saturday night at Blu Jazz! Bio: Emily Kuhn is a jazz trumpet player based in Chicago, IL, described by the Chicago Jazz Magazine as having “a charismatic style and a sophistication that belies her youth.” Origina…
Saturday, November 11 2023
8:00 PM
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11:00 PM
Taylor Arbogast Quartet
Taylor Arbogast Quartet
Akron, OH
Cleveland jazz bassist, Taylor Arbogast, brings his quartet to BLU Jazz! Featuring, Ronell Regis (sax), Jonah Ferguson (guitar), and Jeremy McCabe (drums). Taylor Arbogast is a Bassist currently based in Cleveland, Ohio. He is primarily self taught, having taught himself guitar and electric bass a…
Friday, December 1 2023
8:00 PM
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11:00 PM
The Nasty Nati Brass Band
The Nasty Nati Brass Band
Akron, OH
Marking their return to Blu Jazz, please welcome band leader and trumpeter, Mike Wade and his heavy hitting brazz band from Cincinnati.. THE NASTY NATI BRASS BAND! Bio: During his career, he has been named one of the top ten unsigned jazz brass players as rated by Jazziz Magazine (1997). His comp…
Saturday, November 25 2023
8:00 PM
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11:00 PM
POSTPONED: Kristina Koller
POSTPONED: Kristina Koller
Akron, OH
Always innovative and pushing the limit, Kristina Koller is making her mark in the music world. As an evolving jazz-centric artist, Kristina has developed into a highly individual songwriter, arranger & vocalist. Join us as we welcome Kristina to her debut performance at Blu Jazz! CHECK OUT MUSIC…
Sunday, November 5 2023
7:00 PM
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10:00 PM
