(PRUnderground) September 3rd, 2025

A Tribe for Jazz is proud to announce a special performance featuring Grammy Award-winning trombonist and composer Kalia Vandever as part of the BAM Thursdays (Bar, Art, and Music) Finale at the Columbus Museum of Art (CMA). The event takes place on Thursday, September 25, 2025, and celebrates the powerful intersection of jazz, creativity, and community.

This program continues A Tribe for Jazz’s mission to elevate jazz as a vital art form while expanding access to transformative musical experiences.

“Jazz is about discovery, risk, and connection—and this performance embodies all three,” said Stephanie Matthews, Executive Director of A Tribe for Jazz. “By bringing Kalia Vandever into the Columbus Museum of Art, we’re not only creating space for artistic innovation, but also inviting audiences to experience jazz in dialogue with one of our city’s most inspiring cultural settings.”

“Columbus thrives when world-class artistry is paired with inclusive community experiences,” said Jami Goldstein, Chief Creative Officer, Greater Columbus Arts Council. “By spotlighting visionary artists like Kalia Vandever in spaces like the Columbus Museum of Art, A Tribe for Jazz is showing how jazz can inspire, connect, and elevate us all. This is exactly the kind of cultural innovation that strengthens Columbus’s reputation as a vibrant and creative city.

Event Details

BAM Thursdays Finale: The Kalia Vandever Quartet

Thursday, September 25, 2025

Doors: 6:30 PM | Performance: 7:00 PM

Columbus Museum of Art

480 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215

Tickets: $20
Get tickets at columbusmuseum.org

About the Artist
Kalia Vandever is celebrated for her sonorous tone, lyrical improvisations, and fearless approach to the trombone. Her artistry transforms challenges into melodies that linger long after the last note. This performance marks her Columbus debut and offers audiences a rare opportunity to experience one of jazz’s most distinctive voices up close.

About A Tribe for Jazz

The mission of A Tribe for Jazz is to preserve the legacy and advance the future of jazz through visual storytelling, live and virtual performances, education, and community engagement. For more information, visit www.atribeforjazz.org. IG: @atribeforjazz_ and FB: A Tribe for Jazz.

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