Concert in the Park: The Jerry Powell Experience

The Jerry Powell Experience is an eclectic band that showcases a variety of talent and artistry. They will perform at the Steele Memorial Bandstand at 6 p.m. Sunday, July 21.

Every show has a rotation of some of the best vocalists in Columbus.

An active multi-style drummer, Jerry Powell is one of the most sought-after drummers in the Columbus and Detroit music scenes. In addition to performance, he is an active percussion educator in central Ohio.

Currently, through the A+ Academy, he leads one of the largest drumlines in the state and is active in providing quality music education to students of all ages.

His groups, The Jerry Powell Quartet and The Jerry Powell Experience, showcase a variety of talent and a refreshing fusion of jazz, neo soul and rhythm & blues.

Powell holds a bachelor’s degree in jazz studies from the University of Toledo.