In 1983, the Columbia Tap Company was formed under the direction of Naomi Calvert. All of its performances have been to SOLD-OUT houses. The Columbia Cabaret Company, Thom Jones & Friends, Lemuel Pitts & Friends, Bert Ligon & Friends programs brought new audiences to appreciate American art forms of jazz and Broadway song and dance in an intimate and personalized setting. Artistic Director for Columbia Tap Company is Deanna Cobb.