Hot ribs, cool jazz! The Jazz & Rib Fest is one of the most anticipated downtown events in Columbus and the Midwest. The Columbus Jazz & Rib Fest takes place on July 20 - 22, 2007 in Bicentennial Park and Genoa Park. The tantalizing aroma of ribs on the grill mixed with the vibrant sounds of jazz makes a combination that is undeniably delicious. Now in its 28th year, The Columbus Jazz & Rib Fest brings together some of today's most popular and innovative jazz artists with mouth watering ribs from across the country. Don't miss this Columbus summertime tradition. Delfeayo Marsalis, Sammy Figueroa and his Latin Jazz Explosion, Diane Schuur, James Moody, Groove Collective, Flora Purim and Airto Moreira, Diego Urcola, The Winard Harper Sextet, Monk on Monk Too, The Headhunters, and Robert Glasper.
Jazz & Rib Fest is produced by Music in the Air and the Office of Special Events, programs of the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department.
About the Headliners:
An Evening with Delfeayo Marsalis: After years of producing jazz masterpieces for the likes of Harry Connick, Jr., Marcus Roberts, Spike Lee, and Ellis, Branford and Wynton Marsalis, Delfeayo steps into a lead role with Minions Dominion, a diverse album of acoustic post-bop to modern jazz.Sammy Figueroa and his Latin Jazz Explosion: Their Grammy nominated album And Sammy Walked In features a Miami-based combo with Figueroa on congas and percussion, and a two-horn frontline and a rhythm section that includes the piano, bass and drums. While Figueroa holds the band together with his enthusiastic drum work, the stage comes alive when the sounds from each of the players combine.
Diane Schuur ; A two-time Grammy Award winner for “Best Jazz Vocalist,” Diane Schuur has performed with such greats as Stan Getz, B.B. King, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder and Quincy Jones, and has headlined many of the world's most prestigious music venues, including Carnegie Hall.
James Moody:
Groove Collective: Fresh off a 2007 Grammy nomination for “Best Contemporary Jazz Album,” Groove Collective continues to improvise and refine the stylistic cross-pollination of funk, jazz, house, Latin, hip hop, rock and every party-inducing sound in between.
Flora Purim and Airto Moreira: Purim’s six-octave voice has earned her two Grammy nominations for “Best Female Jazz Performance” and on four different occasions, Downbeat magazine’s “Best Female Singer” accolade. Her husband Airto Moreira helped make percussion an important part of modern jazz. Today the two continue to make a sensational and unique blend of cool jazz.
Diego Urcola: Three-time Grammy nominee and Latin Grammy winner Diego Urcola embraces South American jazz. Urcola’s newest record Viva, released in 2006 and nominated for a 2007 Grammy Award marks a key moment in his now solo artist career. Urcola says, “I like to bring the tango flavor from my country into the mix.”
The Winard Harper Sextet: The Winard Harper Sextet– led by virtuoso drummer Winard Harper–is a multi-cultural layering of sounds, rhythms and styles. Winard Harper– known around the world for his style and his extensive knowledge of jazz history– leads five other musicians while performing an array of genres including African, Caribbean, world music, be bop, hard bop, and blues.
Monk on Monk Too: An accomplished drummer, vocalist, composer, arranger and record producer, T.S. Monk brings an unforgettable tribute to his legendary pianist father. Thelonious Sphere Monk is the recipient of numerous awards, including New York Jazz Awards’ Recording of the Year, Downbeat magazine’s famed “Readers Poll Award” and the Jazz Journalist Association’s “Critics Choice.”
The Headhunters: Originally founded in 1973 under the direction of Herbie Hancock, The Headhunters redefined modern funk, jazz and world music as one of the most innovative groups in history. The current lineup includes Mike Clark– one of America’s foremost jazz and funk drummers– and accomplished percussionist Bill Summers.
Robert Glasper: Robert Glasper is a jazz pianist with a talent for smooth, complex compositions that reveal a slight hip-hop influence. While Glasper has been influenced by many great musicians (Tyner, Hancock, Corea, Jarrett), he continues to generate a sound of his own with his delicate touch and harmonic sense.
Friday, July 20, 2007
| Bicentennial Park Stage | Riverfront Amphitheater | ||
| 11:30 a.m. | Charles Cooper Quartet Contemporary | 11:30 a.m. | Randy Mather Fuse |
| 4:00 p.m. | Breathairean Ensemble Music That Saves Lives | 4:00 p.m. | Andy Woodson Band |
| 6:00 p.m. | * Diego Urcola's Tango Jazz Quartet | 6:00 p.m. | * Robert Glasper |
| 8:30 p.m. | * An Evening with Delfaeyo Marsalis Traditional, Straight Ahead | 8:30 p.m. | * James Moody |
Saturday, July 21, 2007
| Bicentennial Park Stage | Riverfront Amphitheater | ||
| 11:30 a.m. | Canta Brazil | 11:30 a.m. | Lisa Webster and Friends |
| 2:00 p.m. | Tom Carroll Trio with | 2:00 p.m. | Bobby Floyd Trio |
| 4:00 p.m. | Jim Maneri's Fly Paper with Anna and Trance/House/Breakbeat, Jazz with a modern-dance- Anna-droids | 4:00 p.m. | Urban Jazz Coalition |
| 6:00 p.m. | * The Groove Collective | 6:00 p.m. | * The Headhunters |
| 8:30 p.m. | * T.S. Monk,
Straight Ahead Contemporary | 8:30 p.m. | * Flora Purim & |
Sunday, July 22, 2007
| Bicentennial Park Stage | Riverfront Amphitheater | ||
| 11:30 a.m. | Fort Hayes Jazz All-stars | 11:30 a.m. | Columbus Youth |
| 2:00 p.m. | Dick Mackey and his Orchestra | 2:00 p.m. | Rolando Matias & the Afro-Rican Ensemble featuring |
| 4:00 p.m. | * Winard Harper World fused Hard Bop | 4:00 p.m. | * Sammy Figueroa |
| 5:30 p.m. | Rib Award Presentation | 5:30 p.m. | Rib Award Winners Announced |
| 6:30 p.m. | * The Columbus Jazz Orchestra | 6:30 p.m. | * Diane Schuur |
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