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.
Upcoming Performance
A Tribe for Jazz proudly presents The GTO Trio —
June 18, 2026, at the Columbus Museum of Art
In Review
The Power of Columbus Artistry
T.Wong Electrifies the Stage with a Powerhouse Performance
ATFJ x Fort Hayes
Work-based Learning Partnership News
Soul-Stirring,
Transformative.
Grammy Award–winning bassist Linda May Han Oh joined forces with Fabian Almazan and Mark Whitfield Jr. for an electrifying, sold-out performance at the Columbus Museum of Art.
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.”
Jazz Lab 2.0
STEAM Learning funded by Battelle
Projects
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Sonic Motion
Pushing boundaries of art through improvisation, take a look at what we created together — a living laboratory of jazz, movement, and visual art, blurring the lines between performer and participant.
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Trumpeter Milena Casado Lights Up Columbus
International Jazz Day 2026 in Columbus was one for the books! A Tribe for Jazz was proud to bring together artists, students, and jazz enthusiasts for an unforgettable celebration. The Columbus Museum of Art was filled to capacity as the community came together to honor the power, creativity, and global impact of jazz.
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Devon Gates & Friends Brings Power and Passion to the Columbus Museum of Art
The set was powerful, driven by empathy and passion that carried through every moment. The quartet played with deep attentiveness to one another, creating a sound that felt both intentional and emotionally open.
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Brandon Woody & Upendo — A Sold-Out Night at the Columbus Museum of Art
An unforgettable evening of sound and spirit, the night brought together community, artistry, and energy in a way that left the room transformed.
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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.
A Tribe for Jazz is named a 2025 Columbus Business First Diversity in Business Award Honoree in the Outstanding Diversity Organization Category
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