Jazz in the Park
Jazz in the Park is an outdoor concert series held at Havenwood Park in Bexley, Ohio. Each summer, the City showcases four central Ohio bands, bringing some of the best talent in our area right to Bexley. Food trucks will be on-site for food purchase at each concert. Grab a blanket or chair, bring a friend, and enjoy the sounds and sights of Bexley!
2022 Jazz in the Park Lineup
Entire ensemble not pictured.
MONDAY, MAY 30
YUMBAMBÉ
Title Sponsor: Bexley Community Foundation
Event Sponsor: Bexley Area Chamber of Commerce
ARTIST BIO
"Male and female vocals along with an eclectic mix of authentic percussion instruments make Yumbambé a unique and exciting group."
FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL LINEUP
Johnson’s Ice Cream, Cousins Maine Lobster, Foxfire Taco, Zaki Grill, Hogback BBQ, Ninja Bowl, Hisham’s
* NOTES ABOUT THIS EVENT:
The Bexley Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their annual Memorial Day Food Truck Festival at this Jazz in the Park. For more information about this event, please click here.
Entire ensemble not pictured.
SUNDAY, JUNE 26
TRIO Fa2
Presented by: Bexley Community Foundation
Event Sponsor: Sam Shamansky
ARTIST BIO
"Trio Fa2, featuring Stan Smith and Roger Hines, is thrilled to come back to the stage. The trio features original music and personal arrangements of French and American Jazz standards. Bandleader Antoine Fatout is originally from Normandy, France and came to Ohio after studying at the Berklee College of Music."
FOOD TRUCKS
Cousin's Maine Lobster Truck
Dos Hermanos
Mayor Kessler's Cookout Crew
Entire ensemble not pictured.
SUNDAY, JULY 31
SOUL REVIVAL
Title Sponsor: Bexley Community Foundation
ARTIST BIO
"A Columbus-based band paying homage to the “Soul Jazz” tradition and favorite artists such as Lou Donaldson, Stanley Turrentine, Big John Patton and Rusty Bryant. SOUL REVIVAL is led by James Gaiters/Drums, featuring Rob Dixon/Saxophone, Eddie Bayard/Saxophone, Dwight Adams/Trumpet, Kevin Turner/Guitar, Dan Wilson/Guitar and Robert Mason/Organ."
FOOD TRUCKS
Cousin's Maine Lobster Truck
Slap Happy's
Mayor Kessler's Cookout Crew
Photo provided by Columbus Jazz Arts Group.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 28
MASON BRYANT
Title Sponsor: Bexley Community Foundation
ARTIST BIO
"While he was in School of Rock, Mason earned a place in their House Band and later became a School of Rock All-Star through an international audition process. As an All-Star, Mason did a 9-day tour of the west coast in 2019. In 2020, Mason joined the Columbus Youth Jazz Orchestra, as jazz has become his musical passion."
FOOD TRUCKS
TBA
The Main Event: Outdoor Movie Series
Watch a movie under the stars this summer at one of our Main Events! Enjoy family activities, games, food trucks, and more at each event. Movies typically begin at sunset!
Thank you to the Bexley Community Foundation for being this year's Title Sponsor!
Artist Biographies
Male and female vocals along with an eclectic mix of authentic percussion instruments make Yumbambé a unique and exciting group. The band includes some of Columbus’ most prominent Jazz musicians, who have performed with many jazz and Latin greats.
Yumbambé has performed at countless clubs and festivals, including the Columbus Arts Festival, Festival Latino and Comfest. The band has also performed for the Percussive Arts Society International Convention, the Governor’s Awards for the Arts and at the inaugural celebration of Mayor Michael Coleman.
More Information: facebook.com/Yumbambe
Trio Fa2, featuring Stan Smith and Roger Hines, is thrilled to come back to the stage. The trio features original music and personal arrangements of French and American Jazz standards. Bandleader Antoine Fatout is originally from Normandy, France and came to Ohio after studying at the Berklee College of Music. Arriving in Columbus from Boston, he met Roger and Stan, with whom he has developed a new musical identity and a great friendship both on and off the stage.
More Information: antoinefatout.com/fa-2.html
A Columbus, OH-based band, paying homage to the “Soul Jazz” tradition and favorite artists such as Lou Donaldson, Stanley Turrentine, Big John Patton and Rusty Bryant. SOUL REVIVAL is led by James Gaiters/Drums, featuring Rob Dixon/Saxophone, Eddie Bayard/Saxophone, Dwight Adams/Trumpet, Kevin Turner/Guitar, Dan Wilson/Guitar and Robert Mason/Organ.
More Information: jamesgaiters.com/soul-revival
Mason Bryant fell in love with music around the age of 9 when he first heard his stepfather play an acoustic guitar. To him, it was the best thing he had ever heard, and it made him want to learn guitar. A year or so later, Mason played guitar in his elementary school’s talent show. When he saw the looks on people’s faces as he launched into a solo, he knew that this was what he was meant to do. After this, Mason participated in a Columbus Youth Jazz Lab, and was introduced to his guitar instructor, Dennis Hodges. Mason also joined School of Rock which introduced him to kids who were as passionate about music as he was. While he was in School of Rock, Mason earned a place in their House Band and later became a School of Rock All-Star through an international audition process. As a School of Rock All-Star, Mason did a 9-day tour of the west coast in 2019, from Seattle to San Francisco. In 2020, Mason joined the Columbus Youth Jazz Orchestra, as jazz has become his musical passion. After graduating from high school, Mason is looking forward to playing music at the college level and eventually becoming a professional musician.
Photos used of Mason Bryant on event marketing collateral were provided courtesy of Columbus Jazz Arts Group.