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Gary Wadman | President Jim Negron | Past President Managing Partner | BakerHostetler President | Corna Kokosing Construction Tami Van Tassell | Treasurer Kevin L. Murch | Secretary Partner | PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Partner | Perez & Morris LLC John Ammendola Robert Lee Heather Brod Therese McCann Alessandro Ciaffoncini Pete Mills Steve Driver Michael Peddicord Kevin Flanigan, MD Milton Ruffin Dale Greeson Larry Smith John Johanssen Press Southworth Ron Johnson Kelly Wilson Bill Kiefaber ADMINISTRATION

Press Southworth III Byron Stripling Chief Executive Officer CJO Artistic Director Yvette Boyer Mary Manos Accountant Jazz Academy Coordinator & Orchestra Manager Alexa Brennan Education & Outreach Coordinator Pete Mills Program Director, Alex Burgoyne Jazz at The Lincoln Theatre Digital Media Manager Sarah Simon Diane Cattran Office Administrator & Database Specialist Grant Manager Louis Tsamous Zach Compston Director of Affiliate Musicians Director of Education & Community Engagement Terence Womble Director of Marketing & Communications Kimberlee Goodman Director of Development PRODUCTION TEAM

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Long time Columbus Jazz Orchestra trumpeter Bobby Everhart announced his retirement earlier this season. We were sad to lose Bobby from our ranks, but we treasure the many years of The Columbus Jazz Orchestra (CJO) was formed as a vehicle to create performance opportunities for dedicated service and stellar musicianship he brought to the jazz musicians in a setting. Forty-eight years later, the CJO is considered of the world's CJO. finest jazz orchestras and a model for success, presenting big band jazz and world-renowned guest artists to thousands each year. Bobby Everhart was born in Columbus on May 31, 1945 to a musical family. Bobby’s father, Dr. Robert Everhart, had a The flagship performing ensemble of the Jazz Arts Group, the Columbus Jazz Orchestra consists of 35-piece big band called The Doc Everhart Big Band for 50 musicians who are highly regarded as performers and educators across the country and around the years. The Doc Everhart Band held dances twice a year at globe. The CJO presents over 20 subscription concerts each season in Columbus, . Valley Dale and the Aladdin Shrine Mosque, and the members of the band would invite their families and friends – these fun By incorporating contemporary arrangements into its repertoire and commissioning new arrangements events attracted as many as 2,500 people. and masterworks for jazz orchestra, the CJO promotes the of big band jazz and cultivates the dynamic, adventurous spirit that has kept audiences coming back again and again. This experience undoubtedly furthered Bobby’s love of music. At age three, Bobby’s dad got him started on the drums and at age eight began piano lessons. At age ten Bobby found The CJO has toured Europe and has collaborated with the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, BalletMet his true musical love, the trumpet. He took trumpet lessons from one of his father’s closest Columbus, Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus, Jazz Orchestra, ProMusica Chamber Orchestra, friends, Ziggy Coyle. When Bobby was in the 9th grade, he joined his father’s band. Opera Columbus, and the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company. Bobby graduated from Linden-McKinley High School in 1963 and attended The Ohio State The CJO is led by world-renowned band leader and trumpet virtuoso Byron Stripling, former lead trumpet University, majoring in business, performing in the Ohio State University Marching Band for the . Stripling has been a featured soloist with orchestras including the Boston and the Ohio State University Jazz Band. In 1966, he left OSU to go on the road with the Pops, Cincinnati Pops, the National Symphony, and the Pittsburgh Symphony. He has been a featured Americana Brass show band, a take-off of the popular Tijuana Brass band. For six years, soloist at the Hollywood Bowl and performs at jazz festivals throughout the world. He has performed and Bobby traveled with the band across the United States, Mexico, Canada, the British West recorded extensively with the bands of , , and , among Indies, Germany, and Switzerland. In 1972, he left the group to tour with the Holiday on Ice others, as well as the Carnegie Hall Jazz Band and the GRP All-Star Big Band. Show for two years as lead trumpet.

In 2020, Byron Stripling was appointed Principal Pops Conductor of the famed Pittsburgh Symphony Bobby left traveling on the road in 1974, settling down in Columbus. He continued playing Orchestra, holding the Henry and Elsie Hillman Principal Pops Conductor Chair. This is only the second the trumpet, performing with many local bands. During this time, he also played with Les time in the orchestra’s storied history that a Principal Pops Conductor has been named. In this new role, Elgart, Buddy Morrow, and the Orchestra. In 1975, proving that music and Stripling succeeds Emmy, Oscar, Tony, Grammy, Golden Globe and Pulitzer prize-winning composer/ math truly go hand-in-hand, Bobby went to work for the Franklin County Auditor’s office for conductor Marvin Hamlisch. the next 18 years.

In 1978, Bobby and his cousin, Larry, started a pop/rock band, Energy, which lasted 20 years. Bobby joined the Columbus Jazz Orchestra in 1983. His favorite moments with the CJO were '70s Jazz & Pop Musicians Roster the trips to Seville, Spain and to Vail, Colorado and the opportunity to meet and back up some of the greatest trumpeters in the world: , Arturo Sandoval, Byron Byron Stripling – Leader/Trumpet/Vocals Stripling, , and Jon Faddis. “It has been an honor to play with so many wonderful musicians.” Dave Powers – Electric Piano/Vocals In 1993, after leaving the Franklin County Auditor’s office, Bobby began working for the State Bobby Floyd – Keyboards/B3 Organ of Ohio Department of Taxation. – Guitar Kevin Turner When not working his day job and running his two youngest girls to dance lessons, national Andy Woodson – Bass dance competitions, basketball practices, basketball games, and numerous church events, Bobby finds the time and enjoys playing lead trumpet with Street Players, a Columbus-based Reggie Jackson – Drums party band. George Barrett – Guitar/Vocals ABOUT TONIGHT’S ARTIST DAVE POWERS Dave Powers ColumbusMakesArt.com #artmakescbus For over 38 years, two-time EMMY® Award winning composer and performer Dave Powers has been a vital part of the Columbus, Ohio music scene as a pianist, keyboardist, vocalist, entertainer and educator. Dave has traveled and performed nationally and internationally. Dave is an adjunct faculty member of The Ohio State University School of Music. Considered one of the most successful musicians in the Midwest, Dave manages to win over the hearts of all who hear him perform.

From concerts to clubs and restaurants to corporate events and private parties, his vast repertoire is as diverse as the audience that Jazz has played a major role in bringing people together. It’s a language, he entertains. Dave has performed with noted performers such as an expression of ideas, a means of communicating. When jazz speaks, it , , Rusty Bryant, Buddy DeFranco, Mark conveys thoughts. It moves some intellectually and others emotionally. In our Farner (of Grand Funk Railroad), , Terry Gibbs, Ernie Krivda, community you’ll find every form of art from all genres of music, dance, visual arts, spoken word, etc. And for those who observe it, art affects them the same Wilbert Longmire, Johnny Lytle, ‘Blue’ Lou Marini (of the Blues way ... it crosses boundaries and transcends barriers, so that it’s shared by all. Brothers), Joan Rivers, Arturo Sandoval, Grover Washington, Jr. I’m Bobby Floyd. Music is my art and there’s no place I’d rather make it. and many others. Learn more about Bobby’s story and other Columbus artists, performances, exhibitions, concerts, public art and more at ColumbusMakesArt.com. In addition, Dave is associated with the Jazz Arts Group of Columbus, and performs with the Columbus Jazz Orchestra. For the past six years, Dave has been hosting a jazz concert series at the Clintonville

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The Columbus Jazz Orchestra concludes the season celebrating the songs of Get to know us at grangeinsurance.com/about Harold Arlen, Duke Ellington, The Gershwins, Cole Porter and more with veteran vocalist Phil Clark and rising jazz singers Rachel Azbell and Sydney McSweeney.

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Leiter John & Barbara Young John & Beverly Kratz The Columbus Foundation Arts Midwest Stephen & Lisa Lex Sue & Joseph Kromalic Vince* Lodico & Stacey SOLOISTS Michael & Pamela Langan Grange Insurance The Behall Law Group, LLC Jeff Loucks & Susan Brekelmans ($350 - $599) Kent & Anki Larsson Greater Columbus Arts Council Columbus Eyeworks Mr. & Mrs. Sean Mentel Garneta Aber Frederick & Jerri Lawrence Kevin** & Elizabeth Murch Wilton Aebersold Jay & Kayla Linthicum Ohio Arts Council Concept Business Solutions, Inc. James P. Negron** Robert J. Alberini David Long Crabbe, Brown & James Michael Peddicord** Judy & Gene Alfonsi David Long & Sally Wood Encova Foundation of Ohio Allen Proctor & Gail Walter Robert Anderson Dr. Alan & Ruth Longert $25,000 - $49,999 Bob Redfield & Mary Yerina Phil & Rhonda Anglim Kenneth P. Lloyd State Auto Insurance Companies Origo Branding Company Susan Reed & Tom Cherry Cynthia & Ralph Antolino Michael & Janice Williams Jeremy Appel PNC Foundation Perez & Morris, LLC Rick & Sandy Van Brimmer Fund of Dave & Kathy Mankin PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP The Columbus Foundation John & Mary Azelvandre Karen & Franklin Martens Milt Ruffin** Ronald & Maritza Baer James Meeth Larry Smith** & Andrea Applegate Sandra Banks David & Betty Meil $10,000 - $24,999 Press Southworth III** Robert & Linda Bauer Sanford & Constance Meizlish Cardinal Health $500 - $999 Thomas Doernhoefer Charitable Fund Milt Baughman Mr. & Mrs. John Menkedick GFS Chemicals, Inc. Bob & Carla Behal Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Gary** & Jari Wadman John & Betty Messenger The Hildreth Foundation Inc. Chris & Ruth Ann Washek Sam & Joyce Bell Ron & Karen Mlicki Vital Companies LLC Kyle & Libby Welch Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Beuter Monica Moloney Ohio Alliance for Arts Education Dr. Robert D. Blackwell Debbie & Robert M. Moorehead ARRANGERS Eldridge H. Brewer Mike & Caryl Murphy $5,000 - $9,999 ($600 - $1,199) Richard Brommer John Murray $250 - $499 Sandi Alibrando & Richard Thompson Jackie L. Browning Corna Kokosing Construction Co. John North Shaffer Distributing Company Irwin & Beverly Bain John & Trish Cadwallander Robert J. & Laurie Onda US Bank Craig & Lisa Baldridge George Chioran Wagenbrenner Development William Owad Jr. & Donna Owad WBNS TV, Inc. Sandra Banks Jack Conner Eric & Karen Pacht James & Joanne Barnes Timothy D’Angelo Karen & Carolyn Pappas Robert Barrow & Carla Edlefson Eric Darwin & Barbara Teward-Darwin Stephen Pariser Paul & Maria “Tere” Beck Gary Doernhoefer Bruce & Melissa Pecci $2,500 - $4,999 Rod & Dorothy Beehner Mr. & Mrs. Gary Douglas Rebecca Peters Baker Hostetler, LLP Teresa Bierdeman Tim & Lisa Dove Lawrence & Anne Peterson Jerry & Lois Borin Tom & Judy Driskell Angela S. Petro Mike & Stephanie Cady Mary Duffey & Tony Logan Kelly & Tucker Ranft Jack Conner Nicole Edwards Fred Ransier Jack & Marty Culp Jim & Judy Emert David & Gretchen Risch Patricia Cunningham & Craig Hassler Ross Erickson Harriette & Darryl Robbins Peter M. Denisky Wilbur E. Barb Ewing Larry & Janet Robertson Barbara & Gary Douglas Ed & Sandy Farber Henry Joshua & Dorothy Dressler Jack Farsht John & Lane Rothschild Robert Erickson & Jane Simon Joanne Figge Adam Ruff ANNUAL FUND CONTRIBUTORS Sean Erikson Joanne Forge Monica Salisbury The musicians, board and staff of the Jazz Arts Group gratefully acknowledge and celebrate our individual supporters. David & Nancy Evans Bob & Deborah Forsblom Marcy Samuel Your gifts enable us to provide artistic excellence on the stage and quality education programs both in the schools and in Mark Feinkopf Wade & Christine Franklin Francisco Dr. Thomas R. Frye Mabel Freeman Jeffrey W. Schneider the community. Annual gifts of $350 or more for the period July 1, 2019 – December 18, 2020 are acknowledged below. Steven & Gabrielle Gordon Bruce & Anita Freimark John & Linda Sebo Richard & Linda Gunther Virginia E. Frick Linda Siefkas* & Donald Slowik VISIONARIES SUSTAINERS COMPOSERS Nedra Hadley Sherri Geldin Todd Simon (Gifts of $100,000 or more) (Gifts of $5,000-$9,999) (Gifts of $1,200-$2,999) Craig Hassler & Patricia Cunningham Blake Getson Steven & Cheryl Sims Anonymous gift to educate and uplift Dr. Craig & Deborah Anderson Anonymous Dr. Charles & Molly Hedges Evan Gidley Dan & Barb Sinclair through the art of jazz Bill* & Diana* Arthur Craig Anderson Matthew James DeeDee & Herb Glimcher William Slutz & Linda Roomann Debbie Phillips Bower & George Richards George & Vanessa Arnold Jeanne & Herb* (deceased) Johnson Ralph (deceased) & Barbara Goettler Craig & Ellen Smith Paul & Elyse Chambers Bob & Julie Barnett CHAMPIONS James & Elizabeth Kinney Stephen & Gaybrielle Gordon Richard & Karen Spector (Gifts of $50,000 or more) Jerome G. & Bette C. Dare Fund of Judith & Ashley Bird Daniel J. Koch Adriane Gray Angela Stewart Jessica & Jerry Jurgensen The Columbus Foundation Frank Birinyi Carl & Sallie Levander Roseanne & Michael Guy Stewart & Bernice Malquist Fund of Season Sponsor John** & Pamela Johannsen Nadine Block Jeff Loucks & Susan Brekelmans Stephen J. Habash The Columbus Foundation Samuel C. Randazzo* & Carol Farmer Heather Brod** Kevin & Monica McJunkin Beth & Robert Hamilton Linda & Bob Stowers GUARANTORS Neil & Susan Rector Robert & Marilyn Carbonara Pam & John McManus Dr. Charles Hedges Thomas & Tamea Sutphen (Gifts of $25,000 or more) Anne Powell Riley Thomas Cherry & Susan Reed Ronald Mliki Christopher Hermann Brandon & Ashley Sweaney John** & Patricia Ammendola Fahn & Denny Tishkoff Alessandro Ciaffoncini** Timothy Morbitzer & Giancarlo Miranda Charles Hill Gary & Jan Thomas Anonymous Kelly** & Dave Wilson Jerry* & Jill Dannemiller Larry & Peg Neal Robert & Elizabeth Houdek Bruce & Jane Walson Ann & Tom Hoaglin Mr & Mrs Thomas Davis Byron Stripling Artistic Director's Chair Ms. Becky Ogden Mr. & Mrs. J. David Huddle Jeff Wasil BAND LEADERS Gary Doernhoefer & Jan Thomas Mark & Susan Real Steve Hummel (Gifts of $3,000-$4,999) Hugh Westwater & Linda Larrimer Diane Driessen & Ron Currin Heather Rice Steel & Pam Hutchinson BENEFACTORS Debbie Phillips Bower Bernice & Chuck White Keith & Katherine Dufrane Richard & Linda Gunther Fund of Mitch & Susan Hyde ($10,000 - $24,999) Tony & Mardi Ciriaco Jason Willis Geoff Eagleson* The Columbus Foundation Elana Irwin & Brian Roe Allan R. Korb Fund of Steve** & Amber Driver Mary Wilson Elizabeth S. Johnson Family Trust Linda & Craig Roubinek David & Jean Ives The Columbus Foundation Ed & Nancy Strause Fund of Topm & Maureen Withgott Kevin & Caroline Flanigan Hoy J. Seckinger Jane M. Leiby Fund of George Barrett The Columbus Foundation Larry E. Woods & Annita M. Meyer Richard Furnstahl Sheila Feinknopf Women’s The Columbus Foundation Bill & Lexie Bickell Tim* & Marilu Faber Becky S. Wright Robert M. Gardner Sr. Empowerment & Preventive Health Kiehner Johnson Robert Shenton* Hank & Melinda Gleissner Michael & Deborah George Fund of The Columbus Foundation Charles Jones Tadd & Nancy Seitz Fund of Robert C. & Beverly Goldie Mark & Dara Gillis Larry Sheipline Kathleen & Joseph Schindler Fund of The Columbus Foundation Jennifer Michael Keefer Memorial Fund of Gil* & Marianne Gradisar Anna Stephenson The Columbus Foundation The Welch Family Fund of The Columbus Foundation Janet Jackson* Kim Stuckenbrock* KEBL Family Fund The Columbus Foundation Lynn Meeks Bill** & Suzy Kiefaber Don & Mimi Thompson Kathryn Keller Dennis* & Marty Yacobozzi David R. Schooler Kridler Family Fund of John & Marcia Thompson Kay Keller Tami** & Jason Van Tassell ** Current Board Member The Columbus Foundation Heidi Wallace William J. Kelly * Former Board Member GIFTS IN HONOR & MEMORIAM GIFTS IN HONOR In Memory of Rhoda Yvonne Church In Honor of Diana Arthur’s Birthday Arizona Supreme Court Cynthia (Sandy) Pfening Cheryl Armentrout In Honor of Bill Bickell Robert W. Booker, Sr. Carolyn Seidel Leslie Haynes Polly Warden In Honor of Zach Compston Larry Woods & Annita Meyer In Memory of Gene D’Angelo Timothy D’Angelo In Honor of Jinny Frink Kathleen & Joseph Schindler Fund of In Memory of James Emert The Columbus Foundation Stephen Destephen Jeff & Leslie Laughlin and Family In Honor of Ian Gleissner – Class of 2020 The McCormick & Sharp Families The Wellington School Catherine & Paul Richert Judy & John Chester, Jr. Craig & Ellen Smith In Honor of Ann & Tom Hoaglin In Memory of Burdette Green Susan & Ken Quintenz Donice Wooster In Honor of Margaret McNally In Memory of Jean Larimer Patrick McNally Carol Larimer In Honor of Hazel & Charles Morrow-Jones In Memory of Richard Lopez Charles Jones Jennifer Merkowitz In Honor of Corrin Moss In Memory of Stewart & Bernice Malquist Robert Moss Jack Conner In Honor of Gerald Piper In Memory of Richard Masters Sr. Jean Piper Havovi Desai In Honor of The Plisga Family In Memory of James McGeorge Anonymous James Barnes In Honor of Neil Rector’s Birthday Michael Cavotta Michael & Peg Flack Edie & Charles Emery In Honor of David Rickert’s Birthday Dianne Goss Wayne & Cheryl Rickert Dorothy & Roger Hurd In Honor of Larry Smith Shaffer Distributing Company Otto Beatty III Paul & Kathleen Sullivan Susan Sutherland In Honor of Press Southworth James & Suzanne Williams Ann Gabriel Ted Inbusch In Memory of Frank Melnik Jo & Bruce Bailey Timothy & Cynthia Kelley Art & Tina Baker Ed & Nancy Strause Fund of Don & Eleanor Diurba The Columbus Foundation Robert Noe In Honor of Press & Joan Southworth Barry & Zee Schirg Hugh Westwater & Linda Larrimer Alison & Dave Somers In Honor of Byron Stripling Anthony Susi Stephen Pariser Ann T. Ullom-Morse In Honor of Richard Thompson Sharon White Lightsail Capital Management Shirley & Gary Wuslich In Honor of Music Educators In Memory of Lawrence Peterson Catherine Hope Cunningham Anne Peterson & Todd Cunningham In Memory of Rita Schmalz Michael & Pam Langen GIFTS IN MEMORIAM Diane & Tom Rosso In Memory of Albin J. Alberini Dow Voelker Robert J. Alberini In Memory of David Strause In Memory of Chuz Alfred John & Trish Cadwallander Brent Osborn Clarence & Jane Cunningham Sarah & Robert Reid Susan Dutton & Thomas Szykowny In Memory of Tom Cherry Joseph Griffin Nancy Brownell Michael Kirch Barbara & Ray Force Catherine Klamar Lori Gillfillan Ellen Palmer Constance Kunds & Martha Lunds Lisa Rovner Jim Lehnerd Marilyn Smith Nancy Loomis Nancy Strause Lucinda M. Vogtsberger Mr. & Mrs. Norton & Nancy Webster Robert & Gloria Werth Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Westfall In Memory of Frank Williams Gale Klayman JAZZ AT THE LINCOLN THEATRE CONCERT SERIES Bird Lives! 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Music has the power to heal and connect us. This original production celebrates the Never has that been as important as it is today. centennial of great Charlie The Jazz Arts Group, through its exceptional Parker and his impact on jazz today. performances and outstanding Jazz Academy, Rising saxophonist Alexa Tarantino makes our community stronger. is joined by members of the We are grateful. Columbus Jazz Orchestra saxophone section, strings and an all-star rhythm section. Included in the concert is music from the classic, See how we’re working to make communities stronger at cardinalhealth.com/community Grammy Hall of Fame recording, “Charlie Parker with Strings.”

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