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 Presents
Grammy Award–Winning Bassist Linda May Han Oh
Columbus Museum of Art March 22, 2026

TICKETS

Jazz Lab 2.0

STEAM Learning funded by Battelle

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.”

Devon Gates & Friends Bring Power and Passion to the Columbus Museum of Art

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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.

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A Tribe for Jazz is named a 2025 Columbus Business First Diversity in Business Award Honoree in the Outstanding Diversity Organization Category

Projects

Community Engagement, Health & Wellness

A Tribe for Jazz partners with Exclusive Excursions to present the Nap Concert

Community Engagement, Health & Wellness

We’re a nation of people constantly on the move—overworked, under-rested, and rarely pausing long enough to breathe. The Nap Concert is our call to slow down.

Grounded in our mission to use music as a force for transformation, A Tribe for Jazz is proud to partner with Exclusive Excursions to launch this unique event. It’s the first in a series of intentional, wellness-centered experiences designed to help our community rest, reconnect, and heal—together.

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Community Engagement, Health & Wellness

Community Engagement, Education

A Tribe for Jazz Joins Forces with Ohio Health and Columbus State Community College for Healthcare Career Conversations

Community Engagement, Education

A Tribe for Jazz, in collaboration with Ohio Health and Columbus State Community College, proudly announces Healthcare Career Conversations, an exclusive networking event designed to connect industry professionals from Ohio Health, OSU Wexner Medical Center, and Nationwide Children's Hospital with Health Sciences students through meaningful, curated conversations. This groundbreaking event takes place on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at Columbus State Community College’s Nestor Hall Lounge.

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Community Engagement, Education

Music Education

A Tribe for Jazz Partners with Columbus City Schools & Otterbein University On Otterbein Summer Music Experience

Music Education

A Tribe for Jazz Partners with Columbus City Schools & Otterbein University On Otterbein Summer Music Experience

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Music Education

A+STEM, After-School, Interdisciplinary

A Tribe for Jazz Awarded Battelle Central Ohio STEM Grant to Pilot "Jazz Lab™" Mobile Unit, Connecting Music and STEM in After-School Programs

A+STEM, After-School, Interdisciplinary

A Tribe for Jazz proudly announces receipt of a Battelle Central Ohio STEM Grant, awarded for their innovative Jazz Lab™ mobile pilot initiative. As a leading nonprofit philanthropic organization, Battelle dedicates a significant portion of its resources to STEM initiatives, aiming to equip students with the necessary skills to become future leaders and innovators.

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A+STEM, After-School, Interdisciplinary

Film, Social Emotional Learning, Health & Wellness

A Tribe for Jazz Unveils their Groundbreaking Multidisciplinary Initiative “Exploration” with a Film Premiere and Discussion at CCAD

Film, Social Emotional Learning, Health & Wellness

A Tribe for Jazz, a pioneering organization dedicated to preserving the legacy and advancing the future of Jazz, is proud to announce the debut of their latest documentary short, “Exploration,” on Thursday, April 11th, as part of the 2024 Jazz Appreciation Month celebration.

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Film, Social Emotional Learning, Health & Wellness

Community Engagement, Thought Leadership

A Tribe for Jazz & Denison Edge Partner for “Dynamic Dialogues” Thought Leadership Series

Community Engagement, Thought Leadership

"Dynamic Dialogues" is an inspiring new conversation series that aims to reshape tomorrow’s workplace through the power of shared perspectives. This initiative is a collaboration between Denison Edge and A Tribe for Jazz, two organizations committed to fostering innovation, leadership, and community engagement.

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Community Engagement, Thought Leadership

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