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Cola Winter Jazz Fest represents the heart of ColaJazz Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to growing and showcasing jazz in the Midlands of South Carolina. Since 2014, founder Mark Rapp and the ColaJazz team have built a vibrant jazz community through impactful events, free outdoor experiences, and intimate indoor performances. Their marquee Open Arts Jazz & Roots Fest has become a signature event in Columbia, bringing major artists to town with broad community sponsorship.

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ColaJazz’s footprint extends across Columbia and beyond, with a commitment to accessibility, education, and high-caliber performances. Read on to learn about their history, notable releases, and upcoming dates that keep the Midlands buzzing with live jazz.

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Upcoming ColaWinter Jazz Fest events continue to bring top-tier jazz to Columbia, SC. Stay connected with ColaJazz on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube for the latest news, artist announcements, and behind-the-scenes content. Whether you’re catching a free outdoor main stage or a curated indoor set at the Koger Center, secure your seats through the official channels and experience the rich jazz tradition ColaJazz champions in the Midlands.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Cola Winter Jazz Fest

  • ColaJazz Foundation was established in 2014 by Mark Rapp and is dedicated to growing jazz in the Midlands of South Carolina.
  • 2025 ColaJazz Fest ran May 10–11 in Columbia, SC with a free outdoor Main Street Jazz Fest (May 10) and indoor performances at the Koger Center (May 11).
  • Open Arts Jazz & Roots Fest (ColaJazz’s marquee event) has been running since 2018 and is free with sponsorship support from local and state entities.
  • Major 2025 acts included Kenny Garrett, Tia Fuller, Amos Hoffman, Jessy J, Alex Cuba, Alphonso Horne & Gotham Kings, Left Bank Big Band, and more.
  • ColaJazz has earned a Governor’s Award (2021) and was named a Best Music Event by FreeTimes (2021; runner-up 2022).
  • Social media presence is active on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube under the ColaJazz name.

The records

Cola Winter Jazz Fest Discography

  • Terranova (Jessy J)
    2025 · Changi Records
  • California Christmas, Vol. 2 (Jessy J)
    2022 · Changi Records
  • Blue (Jessy J)
    2022 · Changi Records
  • Live At Yoshi's: 10 Year Anniversary Special (Jessy J)
    2018 · Changi Records
  • California Christmas (Jessy J)
    2016 · Changi Records
  • My One and Only One (Jessy J)
    2015 · Shanachie
  • Second Chances (Jessy J)
    2013 · Shanachie
  • Hot Sauce (Jessy J)
    2011 · Heads Up
  • True Love (Jessy J)
    2009 · Peak
  • Tequila Moon (Jessy J)
    2008 · Peak
  • Sounds from the Ancestors (Kenny Garrett)
    2021 · Mack Avenue
  • Do Your Dance! (Kenny Garrett)
    2016 · Mack Avenue
  • Pushing the World Away (Kenny Garrett)
    2013 · Mack Avenue
  • Seeds from the Underground (Kenny Garrett)
    2012 · Mack Avenue
  • Sketches of MD: Live at the Iridium (Kenny Garrett)
    2008 · Mack Avenue
  • Beyond the Wall (Kenny Garrett)
    2006 · Nonesuch
  • Standard of Language (Kenny Garrett)
    2003 · Warner Bros
  • Happy People (Kenny Garrett)
    2002 · Warner Bros
  • Simply Said (Kenny Garrett)
    1999 · Warner Bros
  • Songbook (Kenny Garrett)
    1997 · Warner Bros

The hits

Top Cola Winter Jazz Fest Songs

  • Tequila Moon (Jessy J)
    2008 · Smooth Jazz Airplay #1
  • Tropical Rain (Jessy J)
    2009 · Smooth Jazz Airplay #1
  • True Love (Jessy J)
    2010 · Smooth Jazz Airplay #14
  • Hot Sauce (Jessy J)
    2011 · Smooth Jazz Airplay #4
  • Rainbow Gold (Jessy J)
    2012 · Smooth Jazz Airplay #24
  • Remember the Night (Jessy J)
    2012 · Smooth Jazz Airplay #16
  • Listen 2 the Groove (Jessy J)
    2013 · Smooth Jazz Airplay #8
  • Second Chances (Jessy J)
    2014 · Smooth Jazz Airplay #19
  • The Tango Boy (Jessy J)
    2015 · Smooth Jazz Airplay #7
  • Despacito (live) (Jessy J)
    2019 · Smooth Jazz Airplay #23
  • Dance Beat (Jessy J)
    2022 · Smooth Jazz Airplay #5
  • Terranova (Jessy J)
    2025 · N/A

Upcoming ColaWinter Jazz Fest events continue to bring top-tier jazz to Columbia, SC. Stay connected with ColaJazz on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube for the latest news, artist announcements, and behind-the-scenes content. Whether you’re catching a free outdoor main stage or a curated indoor set at the Koger Center, secure your seats through the official channels and experience the rich jazz tradition ColaJazz champions in the Midlands.

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