BLU Jazz+

Friday, July 24th (7/24): Maxophone

Join us, Friday, July 24th, for a night of original music, composed and performed by talented local jazz saxophonist, Max Schlenk. Come out and support the local live jazz scene!

Doors: 7:00pm
Show: 8:00pm
Tickets: General Admission ($20 in advance, $25 day of show)
🎟️ https://blu-jazz.turntabletickets.com/shows/11961/?date=2026-07-24

Featuring:
Garrett Folger - Trumpet
Jonah Ferguson - Guitar
Jordan McBride - Bass
Jeremy McCabe - Drums
Max - Schlenk - Saxophone

📍Location:
BLU Jazz
47 E. Market St.
Akron, OH 44308

Don forget to grab your tickets for this Friday, 7/15, ahead of time!

The "All-Star NE Ohio Quintet" plays their last show in Akron, before they set sail for a tour in India! The quintet features Chris Anderson (trombone), Greg Banaszak (saxophone), Theron Brown (piano), Rich Goldstein (guitar), Patrick Graney (drums), and Aidan Plank (bass). Come help us send off our local jazz greats in style!

Doors: 7:00pm
Show: 8:00pm
Tickets: General Admission ($20 in advance, $25 day of show)
🎟️ https://blu-jazz.turntabletickets.com/shows/11995/?date=2026-07-17

📍Location:
BLU Jazz
47 E. Market St.
Akron, OH 44308

UPDATED - first date is Wednesday 07/15!

We're excited to announce our Summer residency at BLU Jazz+! Under the musical direction of Dennis Reynolds, the JHO will assemble there every Wednesday in July & August for a reading band format where we'll perform a series of new and exciting tunes throughout the summer. You'll also see some new faces on the bandstand as we'll be welcoming in some talented young musicians who will be sharpening their large ensemble skills alongside us. We hope you'll join us and admission is FREE!!!

Friday, July 10th (7/10): Moises Borges & Ava Preston "A Very Special Bossa Nova Duo"

When Ava Preston and Moises Borges are on stage together you are transported to another place and time. Ava and Moises’ voices alternate, balance and blend smoothly taking us on the scenic route of this South American musical journey. These forever classic Brazilian tunes, and Moises’ seemingly timeless originals, tap into a feeling so many of us long for, a musical vacation, rejuvenation, relaxation, entertainment, enjoyment, fun, nostalgia.

Doors: 7:00pm
Show: 8:00pm
Tickets: $25 General Admission
🎟️ https://blu-jazz.turntabletickets.com/shows/7057/?date=2026-07-10

📍Location:
BLU Jazz
47 E. Market St.
Akron, OH 44308