From Johnny B. Goode to Jimi Hendrix, we'll explore the impact of the guitar on American music and culture.

Grammy Award-winning guitarist Vernon Reid is probably best known for leading the band Living Colour; his rampant eclecticism encompassing everything from hard rock and punk to funk, R&B and avant-garde jazz, with his anarchic, lightning-fast solos becoming something of a hallmark. From his days of accompanying Diana Krall to his stand-out performances with Pink Martini, Dan Faehnle has received the highest praise from audiences and critics alike. There's no description more apt for Sheryl Bailey than a sizzling guitar goddess. Columbus' own Jonathan Elliott is best known as the lead vocalist for The Floorwalkers - voted best local band by (614) Magazine's 2010 Readers' Poll.

These shows are for both the layman and the enthusiast, featuring a post-concert talk with Byron and our guests covering everything guitar!

Season subscriptions are now available through the CAPA Ticket Office at 39 East State Street or by calling 614-469-0939. Single tickets will go on sale August 30 for $49 (main floor), $46 (first balcony) and $41 (second balcony). Call 614-294-5200 or visit www.jazzartsgroup.org for more information on individual shows and subscriptions.

The Great American Songbook music series is presented by the Jazz Arts Group with ongoing support from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Ohio Arts Council, the Greater Columbus Arts Council, the Columbus Foundation and the Westin Columbus. Media support is provided by the Columbus Dispatch and CD101. Additional financial support is provided by Music Go Round.