Such Sweet Thunder features some of the Midwest’s finest jazz musicians paying loving tribute to the music of Duke Ellington and his musical partner Billy Strayhorn.

Blues Chronicles is an acoustic/electric trio performing at #CBJF2022.

With a musical heritage that spans three generations, The Shuman Band has always been about authentic, live entertainment.

fo/mo/deep is a Jazz/Funk/Fusion Trio based out of Columbus, OH.

The Blues Deville Band has been dishing out amazing music since 1996.

Diagnosed with autism at the age of four, Zayne Harshaw taught himself to play the acoustic, electric and bass guitars at the age of 14.

Johnny Fink and The Intrusion used to be known as the “Best Kept Secret in the Midwest Blues Scene” among local blues and classic rock enthusiasts.

Columbus native Brian Michael Smith is well known as the area’s premier performer of the great American Standard.

Award Winning Blues/Rock/Country artist Will Freed brings his trio to #CBJF2022!.

In the fall of 1995 some tenderfoot college music students convened to try their hands at playing music that echoed America's oldest sounds while stepping fast-footed with modern soul and urgency.

Birchwood and his band have crisscrossed the U.

Hurricane Jerry and The Surge, comprised of Jerry Loos, Kevin King, Clarence McGirr, Rich Bradburn, Sam Shepherd, is the electrifying live band playing rock classics and blues.

There’s no need to sugar coat it since her impressive credits speak for themselves.

Inner City Blues Band is a group of talented professional has an extensive resume both as individuals and collectively.

Whether you’re a high school student looking for a high-level community music program or a middle school student looking to develop your musical voice, the Columbus Youth Jazz program at the Jazz Academy is the place to be! Each ensemble rehearses weekly and offers a variety of performances, guest artist workshops, free CJO tickets, recording sessions, and more during the season.

Chris Wedebrook successfully toured the U.

This is a band definitely like no other! A fun, energetic, groovin’ band manned by the area’s most entertaining musicians! Enjoy Silky Ray’s engaging showmanship & booming vocals, Jeff Brandt’s cool blues guitar riffs, Dan Sagraves’ thumpin’ woody bass, and “The Rhythm Machine”, Rick Soriano, playing drums & keys simultaneously! Also, occasionally supplemented with funky Fred Gablick on saxes and Dean Marcellana on keys.

MMJQ (Midwest Modern Jazz Quartet) is one of central Ohio’s newest contemporary music quartets.

7 Mile Bluegrass Band began in 2004 with two friends.

Perfecting his craft playing rough and tumble biker bars and blues clubs in Houston, Texas for over 20 years, Mark recently returned to his hometown, Columbus, Ohio, where he performed in nightclubs before his 15th birthday.

The band, a self-described mix of pop, blues and soul, is fronted by singer/songwriters Adam Darling and Stephanie Amber.

Veronica Lewis is one of the most exciting, emerging talents in the Blues &Roots world.

Dirk Quinn is the guitarist for the jazz/funk band that coincidentally bears his name.