We are a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to preserve the legacy and advance the future of jazz through visual storytelling, live & virtual performances, education, and community engagement.
Brandon Woody & Upendo — a sold-out night that reminded us what live music truly feels like.
Jazz Lab 2.0
Executive Director Stephanie Matthews Receives the Greater Columbus Arts Council Jim Arter Arts Educator Award
Award News
“Now more than ever it’s important to recognize those individuals and organizations that have created such a lasting impact on the city of Columbus,” said Tom Katzenmeyer, president and CEO of GCAC. “These awards are a small way to honor the exemplary work being done, from powerful artistic projects to long-serving educators and dedicated arts advocates.”
A Tribe for Jazz is named a 2025 Columbus Business First Diversity in Business Award Honoree in the Outstanding Diversity Organization Category
In Review
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The Kalia Vandever Quartet Shines at the Columbus Museum of Art
With a packed house, smiling faces, and a quartet that left a lasting impression, the Kalia Vandever Quartet was a true success.
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A Tribe for Jazz 2025 Community Residency
The 2025 Community Residency with Albert Marques, acclaimed pianist/composer brought our community together at Bexley Public Library, Temple Israel, and the Columbus Museum of Art for three powerful programs honoring the extraordinary life of 99-year-old Holocaust survivor Millie Baran.
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Jazz Lab™ Hits All the Right Notes This Summer — 774 Youth Served!
Take a look inside the Jazz Lab™ Summer Experience and see how A Tribe for Jazz is integrating arts into sciences and technology.
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Otterbein Summer 2025 Music Camp
Enjoy a look inside the final performance and reception of the 2025 Otterbein Summer Music Camp, featuring ten talented students from Columbus City Schools sponsored by A Tribe for Jazz.
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