About Our Founder:
Like a lot of jazz greats our Founder, Ms. Selina Dawkins is a classically trained pianist. She is multi-instrumentalist and a classically trained Opera Singer who sings in Latin, French, Italian, German and English. She has taught music privately for more than 30 years. Ms. Dawkins resides in the Olde Towne East Community and is very passionate about promoting, uplifting and improving her community in a positive way.
Meet the Team
A Diverse Ensemble of Talent Focused on OLDE TOWNE EAST
Festival and Community Day:
The Olde Towne East Jazz Festival and The Martin J Ruffin Community Event will bring attention back to a once historical area and give hope to its rebirth and regain its rich history as a great Mecca by sparking community participation.
The 2nd Annual Olde Towne East Jazz Festival is a 3-day outdoor event at Blackburn Park that will feature an All-City Urban Jazz Cypher Kick-off event and Youth showcase Friday, August 16th, 2024 from 6-10pm; Introducing for the first time Jazz Master Classes that will be held 11am -2pm Saturday, August 17th, 2024; Featuring headlining International Jazz recording artists, national and local Jazz Groups as well as community leaders on August 17th - 18th,2024. Our Martin J Ruffin Community Outreach in the afternoon of Saturday, August 17th, 2024 will include back-to-school supplies with Social Services agencies onsite with a family orientated theme and activities for the children. Followed by our 1st ever Jazz in the Park event Sunday, August 18th, 2024 11am-2pm.
OTE Jazz East 2024 Dates
Blackburn Park and Recreation Center
263 Carpenter Street
Columbus, OH 43205
Olde Towne East Jazz Festival,
August 16th, 2024, Times: 6pm-10pm
August 17th, 2024. Times: 11am - 9pm
August 18th, 2024. Times: 11am-9pm
Saturday, August 17th, 2024 features the Martin J Ruffin Community Afternoon with back to school supplies and activities for the kids