Contemporary jazz concert by saxophonist and trumpeter Boney James at the Southern Theatre.
Boney James plays the Southern Theatre on Thursday, November 19, 2026, at 7:30 PM. He's a contemporary jazz mainstay and one of the best-selling instrumental artists of his time, and this is a headlining date in Columbus.
If you're not familiar with his work, James is a four-time GRAMMY nominee who has sold more than five million albums and put 19 singles at No. 1 on the Billboard Smooth Jazz charts. His sound sits at the intersection of contemporary jazz, R&B, funk, and soul, with his saxophone leading the way and a full band backing him. It's a style that leans on soulful melodies and a strong groove, and he's built his career around it.
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Beyond the GRAMMY nods, he's picked up four NAACP Image Award nominations, a Soul Train Award, and ten CDs that hit No. 1 on Billboard's Contemporary Jazz Albums chart. In 2009, Billboard named him one of the top three contemporary jazz artists of the decade, alongside Kenny G and Norah Jones. He'll be performing with his band at the Southern Theatre, located at 21 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43215. The show starts at 7:30 PM on Thursday, November 19.
