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Jerald Daemyon leads artists coming to Jazz on the River in Columbus Sunday

Alex Lattimore moving through the crowds at the Jazz on the River Concert and had to stop and sing for Patrice Dawson during the Jazz on the River Concert at Woodruff Riverfront Park Sunday August 28, 2016
Alex Lattimore moving through the crowds at the Jazz on the River Concert and had to stop and sing for Patrice Dawson during the Jazz on the River Concert at Woodruff Riverfront Park Sunday August 28, 2016 Special to the Ledger-Enquirer\Darrell Roaden

National recording artist Jerald Daemyon is among the acts coming to perform at the sixth annual Jazz On the River presented by Davis Broadcasting radio station K92.7 (WKZJ).

The free festival is 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. at Woodruff Riverfront Park, 1000 Bay Avenue.

A variety of food and craft vendors will be on hand.

Jerald Daemyon coming to Columbus
Jerald Daemyon coming to Columbus Jerald Daemyon Facebook

Daemyon is a violinist who has appeared with Bill Cosby, Gladys Knight, Bernie Mac, Dee Dee Sharp and others.

He is well known for his debut album “Thinking About You.”

Others performing include Unscripted, The Chemistry Project, Rod Baptiste, Dee Lucas, and J. Henry.

Station personalities Janee Renee and G Smoove will be present.

In a news release, the station’s promotions director Karen Robinson said, “We are excited to bring to the Columbus community our best lineup of artists to date for the sixth season of Jazz On the River.”

For more information call Davis Broadcasting at 706-507-7289.

Larry Gierer: 706-571-8581, @lagierer

This story was originally published September 18, 2017 at 7:17 PM with the headline "Jerald Daemyon leads artists coming to Jazz on the River in Columbus Sunday."

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