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Dayton, Ohio 45403
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Last Update:  05/05/2103

Every Sunday Night
Dayton's Longest Running Jazz Jam


Jazz Jam Session Featuring Organist Kenny
From 8:30pm till 12am

    On Going Events at Jazz Central:


Check Out Our Event Schedule:

Generations Big Band

The Jazz Central Big Band

1st Friday Rhythm & Blues

1st Saturday Soul Train
Upcoming Special Events at Jazz Central:
05/11/2013 Crater Creek Project-Indigo Blue
06/08/2013 Jazz Central is closed go to the Dayton Art Institute
07/12/2013 Kinfolks Motor Cycle Club Meet and Greet Party
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Jamming Over the Years at Jazz Central
A painting - by Clifford Darrett

What is Jazz Central? 
     Jazz Central is a small club, which reminds one of New Orleans, on Dayton’s east side that’s been jamming on Sundays over 38 years.  In recent years, since the major decline of jazz in Dayton, Ohio, they open the doors on Sunday night pay a small core group of regular players, the electric, staff and security and hope they make enough off the bar to keep the jazz going. 
      Over the years many young players, (twelve year olds and such), have had a chance to cut their teeth on the Jazz Central stage.  Aside from the Sunday night jams, back when times were better, they would, on occasion, pay some players to do a tribute concert or a B3 Organ face off, or the like. Jazz Central has never been able to pay for big events like some of the larger clubs, who for the most part have all dropped jazz.  On the other hand they have provided the club free gratis for just about anyone who would like to put on a jazz tribute or benefit concert – Jazz Advocate has done its share over many years.

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A Jazz Advocate Special Resurgence of Jazz in Dayton, Ohio Presentation

The Generations Big Band
Coming again on Thursday, May 16
(And every third Thursday)
7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
$5 Admission at the door

Secured lighted parking
Family friendly event, bring the kids.
Food available through The Next Level Service


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A Jazz Advocate Special Resurgence of Jazz in Dayton, Ohio Presentation
The Jazz Central Big Band
Coming again on Thursday, June 6
(And every first Thursday)
7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
$5 Admission at the door



      They will be playing from 7:30 to 10:30 pm - there is a $5 cover but you won’t find more flat out entertainment for 5 bucks anywhere - Ron Gable

Secured lighted parking
Family friendly event, bring the kids.
Food available through The Next Level Service


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Jazz Central Presents:

1st Friday Rhythm & Blues
Coming again on Friday, May 3
(And every first Friday)
Get Your Weekend Pass for 30 & Up Entertainment Dayton
Show Stopping Performace
By " Chay Buddah & Hott2 Def"
Chay, Paul & Hott2 Def Command the Stage and Jam the Night with the best in Blues, Motown Hits, R&B...
with DJ Soul Dog
30 & Up to Enter
$3 Drink Special's All Night
For $5 Ticket
Call 937 210 9115
30&Up Entertainment
1st Friday Weekend Pass Grants Free Access Saturday

Show starts at 8:00 PM


Secured lighted parking


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Jazz Central Presents:


Secured lighted parking

Soul Train Saturday
Coming again on Saturday, May 4
(And every first Saturday)
The Best of Soul Train Disco And Costume Dance Party
Live With Dayton's Own DJ L.A. Smooth
$3 Drink Special's
Tickets Online www.wantickets.com/SoulTrainSaturday
$7 Tickets on sale now (513) 278-3031
$10 Admission at the door
Be Ready for the Soul Train Scrabble Board

Show starts at 9:00 PM


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J Cain/K.I.D. Production at Jazz Central

Event on 05/11/2013:


Alright Folks come out and join us at Jazz Central as I introduce the new album to you with a live performance. There will also be other special guest.


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Jazz Central is closed tonight because we are all at the Dayton Art Institute
Event on 06/08/2013:

Art Ball
Presented by PNC

Save the Date - the 56th annual Art Ball will be held on Saturday, June 8! We've made Dayton's favorite black tie gala even better, and you are invited to attend. Art is in the Air, and this year's Art Ball Chairs, Michael and Lisa Sandner, have selected Pathway by John Safer as their inspiration for the evening.

More Information Here!


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A Meet and Greet Party by Kinfolks Motor Cycle Club

Event on 07/12/2013:

Jazz Central is the first stop for Kinfolks MC Family Reunion "Cabaret Weekend.
Their party "Meet & Greet" runs from 9pm to 1am.

$5 W/OC colors $3 W/C


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