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BLU Jazz+

POSTPONED: BLU Thursday Jam Session w/ Kevin Martinez

Akron, OH EST
Bassist, composer, and arranger, Kevin Martinez, hosts a special edition of our popular Thursday jam session - bring your horn and come be part of Akron's jazz history in the making!

Ben Tweedt Trio

Akron, OH EST
Ben Tweedt and his jazz trio return from Cincinatti, for a special night at Blu Jazz!

Corinne Mammana "Christmas Show"

Akron, OH EST
Join us for the debut of jazz singer, Corinne Mammana, as we welcome in the holiday season at Blu Jazz!

"BLU-esday Tuesday" Blues Jam

Akron, OH EST
Join us as we continue our Tuesday night blues jam session tradition, hosted by NE Ohio all-star blues musicians John Markovic, Ryan Neuman, & Erik Diaz! Bring your axe or horn & wail the blues as part of this ongoing musica… read more

Danjo Jazz Orchestra "Holiday Special"

Akron, OH EST
Trombonist/composer Andrew Wegierski & the Danjo Jazz Orchestra return to Blu Jazz on Friday, December 15th for a special holiday performance!

Barbara Rosene "Home for the Holidays"

Akron, OH EST
New York City vocal sensation returns to BLU with an all-star band for a swingin' evening of Great American Songbook classics & standards!

BLU Jazz Speakeasy Swing Sessions ft. The Ava Preston Quartet

Akron, OH EST
Join us every “Third Thursday” of the month as we sing & swing the jazz standards along with some blues and pop/rock with a jazz twist. Rising star vocalist Ava Preston leads her dynamic quartet and is always open to audienc… read more

Xavier Dimoff Trio ft. Tommy Lehman

Akron, OH EST
Upcoming NE Ohio saxophonist, Xavier Dimoff, debuts at BLU Jazz+ with his local jazz trio!

Stephen Philip Harvey Trio "Little Gifts"

Akron, OH EST
Saxophonist, Stephen Philip Harvey returns to Blu Jazz for a debut performance with his trio, SPH+2. Catch his recently released holiday EP, Little Gifts live, as SPH+2 rings in Christmas Eve!

BLU Jazz Thursday R&B Jam Session ft. Robert Hubbard

Akron, OH EST
THIRD THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH IS NOW OUR R&B JAM SESSION! Featuring Robert Hubbard from Hubb's Groove!

New Year's Eve Celebration ft. Tommy Lehman & Friends

Akron, OH EST
Ring in 2024 at Blu Jazz with Akron's finest.. Tommy Lehman and his all star sextet! Featuring.. Smoke Face (bass), Andru Dennis (keys/piano), Gabe Jones (drums), Nathan-Paul Davis (sax/flute), and Patrick Duke Graney (percu… read more

Blaque Dynamite

Akron, OH EST
JAZZ DRUMMING PRODIGY, BLAQUE DYNAMITE a.k.a. MIKE MITCHELL, HITS THE STAGE AT BLU JAZZ JANUARY 2024!
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Past Events

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 10:00 PM
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