Jazz & Rib Fest

Today we celebrate freedom, resilience, and the rich cultural legacy that continues to shape our nation. Juneteenth is a powerful reminder of the history behind the music we love and the voices that have carried it forward.

Fresh handmade funnel cakes and elephant ears loaded with tasty toppings! Bubblegum Concessions is bringing all the sweet festival favorites you crave.

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Olivia Van Goor is a Detroit based jazz vocalist with roots in the Columbus jazz scene, spending undergrad at Denison University in Granville, OH and interning at Jazz Arts Group Columbus. Olivia Van Goor is an award-winning jazz vocalist based in Detroit, Michigan. Recently honored as a two-time winner at the 2025 Michigan Music Awards for Best Jazz Album and Best Jazz Single/Performance, she is an emerging talent you won’t want to miss.

📍 Bicentennial Park Stage presented by Columbus Jazz
📅 Sunday, July 26 | 11:30 AM
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Fresh mini donuts and delicious coffee drinks? Yes please! Stop by Bailey’s Concessions for the perfect sweet treat and caffeine combo to keep your day going strong.

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Ronholmesmusic, a visionary bassist and bandleader, leads the Eclecticism Project, which is part of his acclaimed Jazz Fusion collective, fo/mo/deep. This project aims to explore a wide range of musical styles, including Afro-Beat, Jazz, Funk, Soul, and Groove. The ensemble features a powerful horn section, Afro-Latin and African-influenced percussion, and a soulful, blues/funk-driven guitarist, delivering a high-energy and full-bodied sound reminiscent of legendary supergroups from the past.

📍 Bicentennial Park Stage presented by Columbus Jazz
📅 Saturday, July 25 | 3:30 PM
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Loaded flavor, endless options! 614 Fully Loaded is serving up baked potatoes, fresh-cut fries, potato skins, jumbo hot dogs, and more. With gluten-free, vegetarian, and pork-free options, there’s something delicious for everyone

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Take a piece of Jazz & Rib Fest home with you. From tees to keepsakes, our merch is the perfect way to remember the music, the food, and the memories made downtown.

Laura Camara & The Jake Reed Trio have been lighting up stages all over Ohio since 2018. Comprised of some of Columbus’ top jazz musicians such as Bradley Mellen on bass, Tony Bonardi on piano, Jake Reed on drums, and Laura Camara on vocals, the group's unique musical interpretations, extraordinary improvisational skills, and incredible synergy, electrify the music and transport the listener to the most unexpected places.

📍 Bicentennial Park Stage presented by Columbus Jazz
📅 Saturday, July 25 | 1:30 PM
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At The Smoqehouse, former NFL Defensive Lineman Brandon McKinney has turned to pit master.

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Clave Sonic is a Latin-Jazz-Fusion music group from Columbus, Ohio. The group combines intelligent original songwriting and arranging, with infectious Latin and funk grooves to create an exciting, captivating, and entertaining experience for listeners.

Clave Sonic brings their high octane groove-based jazz set reminiscent of the sounds of Medeski, Martin and Wood meets Chick Corea, Stevie Wonder and Sting, mixed with the montuno and tumbao rhythms of early Afro-Cuban music. The Latin jazz influence in the band’s music comes from composer and pianist/keyboardist Dean Marcellan, who spent many years in the Boston area performing with some of the top jazz and Latin jazz musicians in the city. That experience paved the way for a variety of original compositions rooted in jazz and R&B, with a “Latin” feel, hence the band’s inclusion of “Clave in the name. Clave is the traditional rhythmic pattern in Afro-Cuban music.

📍 Bicentennial Park Stage presented by Columbus Jazz
📅 Saturday, July 25 | 11:30 AM
Check out the full schedule: https://www.hotribscooljazz.org/schedule/