The Jazz Arts Group of Columbus: Vision, Community and Big Band Jazz (2018)

In 1973, within the Conservatory of Music at Capital University, music professor, Ray Eubanks, had an idea to create a publicly funded Jazz Orchestra, similar to Symphony Orchestras around the Country at the time. With the help of a small grant from Capital University, The Jazz Arts Group gave its first public performance on Campus in April 1974, featuring guest artist, Ladd Macintosh. The second concert featured International trumpet player, Clark Terry.