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Next Stop - OHIO!

August dates for The French Connection in the Great Lakes region - and more...


Columbus - August 8 & 14

2 VERY different ways to catch The French Connection


Jam Session - August 8, 2023


I am THRILLED to join Pete Mills and his usual suspects for their long-standing weekly rendez-vous at


501 Park St, Columbus, OH 43215, United States

8pm-11pm


No cover - bring your axe and sit in!





Big Band - August 14, 2023


A repeat performance with the incomparable


Clintonville Women's Club, 3951 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214, United States

7:30-10pm


You don't wanna miss this amazing 22-piece band complete with French Horns and a Tuba ;-). I'm excited to try out some new Frenchy tunes, with arrangements penned by Vaughn Himself!

  • $15 for adults,

  • $10 for all students.

  • Cash only, accepted at the door.

Ample parking. Handicap accessible. Casual atmosphere.

Until further notice, only light snacks and soft drinks are available for cash purchase. You may bring your own beer, wine, or liquor.


I'll spend at least 1 full week in Toledo schools* administering this scintillating workshop series and introducing young Ohioans to jazz music, its grand masters, and experimenting with improvisation!


Other engagements

There are still a few dates open for...

  • House Concerts

  • Public Performances

  • Artists Residencies

Great Lakes Region
Great Lakes Region

From July 25 - Sept 11 across the GREAT LAKES

  • Central and Northern Ohio

  • Indiana

  • Michigan

  • Illinois


Across i-80
Across i-80

From Nov 1 - Nov 26 across i-80

  • Nebraska

  • Colorado

  • Iowa

Dec 6, 2023 - Jan 2, 2024 GREAT LAKES

  • Chicagoland

  • Wisconsin

  • Indiana

  • Michigan

From NOLA to Chicagoland
From NOLA to Chicagoland

Jan 8 - 31, 2023

Anywhere along the road from...

  • New Orleans to

  • Chicago


Looking forward to making music for you all in the VERY NEAR future!








* Pending Grant confirmation

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