Catch 496 West on July 19 at the Jazz & Ribs Festival in Columbus OH

Performing their brand of contemporary smooth jazz, R&B, soul, a sprinkling of the blues, and gospel jazz – 496 West provides instrumental performances with a variety of combos including–music for relaxing, music for listening, and party music–from slow to jam. The band has opened for some unforgettable and inspirational artists including the legendary Kirk Whalum, soulful balladeer Phil Perry, the late jazz guitar entertainer Nick Colionne, Grammy-nominated Gerald Albright, saxman Euge Groove, smooth jazz guitarist Tim Bowman and international Grammy-nominated keyboardist, Bob Baldwin, the electrifying saxophonist Eric Darius.