2017 Jazz & Rib Fest Headliners

Are you gearing up for summer with hot ribs and cool jazz? We sure are with our announcement of the 2017 Jazz & Rib Fest headliners! Jazz & Rib Fest, presented by the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department, will return for its 38th year to the Scioto Mile, July 21-23.  The aroma of sizzling ribs will fill the air as the sounds of jazz will entertain audiences from three premier stages in Bicentennial, West Bank and Genoa Park.

This year our performers are just as delightful as the ribs served by 23 rib teams from across the country. Get ready for performances ranging from the smooth sounds of R&B all the way to vivacious New Orleans style brass bands. This line-up is something you don’t want to miss!

Headliners include:

• Jonathan Butler & Gerald Albright
• Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
• Kenny Garret Quintet
• Jazz Funk Soul ft. Jeff Lorber, Everette Harp & Paul Jackson Jr.
• Maysa
• Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe
• Rebirth Brass Band
• Papo Vazquez Mighty Pirates Troubadours

Date & Time: Friday, July 21, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
July 22, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
July 23, 11 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Bicentennial, West Bank and Genoa Parks on the Scioto Mile

For more information about the 2017 Jazz & Rib Fest, visit our website: http://www.hotribscooljazz.org/