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Stories Behind the Sound
News, insights, and inspiration from the Cincinnati jazz community.
Go behind the music with CCJO. Explore artist features, concert stories, jazz education, community highlights, and perspectives from the musicians and people helping keep jazz vibrant in Cincinnati.
Rhythms of the Queen City: Summer Nights at Fountain Square
There is something irreplaceable about summer evenings in downtown Cincinnati. As the daytime heat softens and the skyline...
Jazz Under the Stars: CCJO Brings the Big Band Sound to Dillsboro
There is nothing quite like the magic of live big band jazz drifting through a warm summer night. This past June, the Cincinnati...
Finding Our Voice: How CCJO’s “Let Freedom Swing” Connects Jazz, Democracy, and Cincinnati’s Youth
Every time a jazz band takes the stage, a mini-democracy springs to life. Musicians must listen intently, give each other space...
Spotlight: The Chris Andrews Quartet Brings “Art of the Alto” to the Stage
Every week, the CCJO pays tribute to historical jazz masters, but a recent standout performance captured the exact foundational...