Ohio State is in the process of revising websites and program materials to accurately reflect compliance with the law. While this work occurs, language referencing protected class status or other activities prohibited by Ohio Senate Bill 1 may still appear in some places. However, all programs and activities are being administered in compliance with federal and state law.

The Ohio State University Jazz Combo Showcase 11/6/25

Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025  •  7:30 p.m.

Timashev Recital Hall
Columbus, OH
 

Program

 

Organ Jazz Combo

Kevin Turner, director

The Theme

Miles Davis

Road Song

Wes Montgomery

When Sunny Gets Blue

M. Fischer, J. Segal

Jordan Steinbrook, organ
Logan Franklin, guitar
Kye Pyeatt, drums
Cole Basham, alto saxophone
Tito Leong, alto saxophone
Alessandro Duarte, tenor saxophone
Jeremy Lavoie, tenor saxophone
Jessica Yoon, vocals


Rhythm and Blues Combo

Milton V. Ruffin, director

All selections arranged by M. Ruffin

Staying Alive

Bee Gees

Give Me the Night

George Benson

September

Earth, Wind and Fire

Pick up The Pieces

Average White Band

Yearning for Your Love

GAP Band

Giving You the Best That I’ve Got

Anita Baker

Sneha Mukherjee, alto saxophone/vocalist
Nathan Cooprt, tenor saxophone
Kent Malaby, tenor saxophone
Milton Ruffin, organ/arranger
Alexandra Conway Walker, piano
Angelo Barnes, guitar
Cody Unruh, guitar
Perry Kral, bass


Latin Jazz Combo

Zach Compston, director

Ritmo Remo

David Torres

Lagrimas Negras

Miguel Matamoros

Cucala

Wilfredo Figueroa

Seňor Blues

Horace Silver

Nancy Lavor, alto saxophone
Skyler Pranadi, alto saxophone
Sam Langer, tenor saxophone
Leo Wolf, trumpet
Chayton Winters, trombone
Vincent Ury, guitar
Owen Dearborn, piano
Tim Wintrode, bass
TJ Mason, Sean Patterson, drum set/percussion
Grace Bete, Sophie O’Leary, vocals/percussion


Bebop Combo

Michael Wade, director

Composers/arrangers to be announced from the stage.

It Don't Mean A Thing/The Midnight Sun

Perdido

Monk's New Tune

Steve's Blues

Alex Pacheco, vocals
Gavin Hodge, alto saxophone
Ben Lewis, alto saxophone
Paarth Gupta, tenor saxophone
Brendan Sponsler, tenor saxophone
Alistair Cherry, baritone saxophone
Sam Haskell, trumpet
Brianna Heath, trombone
Walter Engel, guitar
Nate Bruce, piano
Spencer Rulli and Ollie Snow, bass
Erin Fuzer, drums


Fusion Combo

Mike Smith, director

You’re Everything

Neville Potter and Chick Corea

Chromozone

Mike Stern

Águas De Marco (Waters of March)

Antonio Carlos Jobim

Samba Song

Chick Corea

Imaya Perera, vocals
Jack Rothstein, saxophones
Luke Buzard, trumpet
Caleb Bennett, guitar
Connor Smeck, keyboards
Ryan Phillips, bass
Julien Brandon, drums
Kye Pyeatt, percussion


Art Blakey Combo

Kevin Turner, director

Caught a Touch of Your Love

arr. Nick Serrano

Social Call

arr. Ivan Murray

A Darker Mood

Alex Hliatzos

I Can’t Help It

Stevie Wonder/arr. N. Lucero

Ivan Murray, trumpet
Ethan White, clarinet
Alyssa Hartman, alto saxophone
Nathan Lucero, tenor saxophone
I Burgos, trombone
Logan Franklin, guitar
Alex Hliatzos, piano
Kindall Benjamin, bass
Nick Serrano, drums
Lizzie Gill, vocals
 


School of Music 100th Anniversary badge

Join us…

School of Music performances are free, unless indicated otherwise. Many performances are livestreamed for later viewing. 

Receive reminders about upcoming events in the School of Music. Subscribe to our weekly e-newsletter, OVATION

Visit Events for upcoming performances, lectures and more.

Visit Outreach for opportunities for middle/high school musicians and educators.

Interested in lessons? Our Community Music School offers opportunities for all ages and ability levels.


Special Public Concerts in Mershon Auditorium


Marching Band Hometown Concert

Friday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. | Mershon Auditorium, 1871 N. High St.

Enjoy an exciting new show when The Ohio State University Marching Band Hometown Concert performs at Mershon Auditorium. The Best Damn Band in the Land will entertain fans with selections from its popular halftime shows, fan favorites and traditional Ohio State tunes. Purchase tickets


31st Annual Music Celebration Concert

Friday, Dec. 5 at 7:30 p.m. | Mershon Auditorium, 1871 N. High St.

Join us for our annual community celebration featuring student bands, choirs, jazz bands, orchestra and more. Purchase tickets