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SUMMARY:Big Band | Feels So Good: A Tribute to Chuck Mangione
DESCRIPTION:Opening Act\nNorthern Kentucky University Jazz Band\, directed by Zachary Granger. \nGet ready to feel so good! The Cincinnati Contemporary Jazz Orchestra kicks off our season with a salute to jazz-pop legend Chuck Mangione. Enjoy an exhilarating evening of his signature hits\, including “Feels So Good\,” “Children of Sanchez\,” “Land of Make Believe” and more. Featuring the powerhouse CCJO trumpet section\, this is a celebration of the infectious sound and timeless music of one of jazz’s most beloved crossover artists. \nDoors open at 6pm for dinner service. \nPlease note: Zoomtown and Fuse email accounts do not accept emails from our ticketing provider. If you have an alternative account – such as a Gmail or Yahoo account – we recommend using that instead for ticket purchases with the CCJO. If you only have one of these accounts\, proceed with your order and plan to give us your name at the box office on the concert day to be manually checked in. For alternative ticket provision methods\, contact us at cincyjazzorchestra@gmail.com.
URL:https://jazz.solotimes.com/event/big-band-feels-so-good-a-tribute-to-chuck-mangione/
LOCATION:The Redmoor\, 3187 Linwood Ave.\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Band
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SUMMARY:Jazz@First | A Tribute to the Jazz Masters: Jamey Aebersold
DESCRIPTION:NEA Jazz Master Jamey Aebersold returns to the Jazz@First series with his Louisville-based band for an afternoon celebrating the music of some of jazz’s greatest composers. Featuring works by masters including Duke Ellington\, Charlie Parker\, Miles Davis and more\, the concert will showcase Aebersold’s deep knowledge and passion for the music. Renowned as one of jazz’s premier educators\, Jamey brings his signature blend of insight\, instruction and humor to every performance. \nComplimentary wine and cheese at intermission are included with your ticket. \nJazz@First Series Sponsor: Al Harris \n__________________________________ \nAbout the Artist: Jamey Aebersold\, saxophone and author\nJamey Aebersold was born July 21\, 1939\, in New Albany\, Indiana. He attended college at Indiana University and graduated in 1962 with a Masters Degree in Saxophone. He was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Music by Indiana University in 1992. He also plays piano\, bass and banjo. \nIn 1989\, the International Association of Jazz Educators inducted Jamey into their Hall of Fame at the San Diego convention. With this award\, Jamey joins other jazz luminaries such as Count Basie\, Duke Ellington\, Charlie Parker\, Louis Armstrong and others. \nJamey is an internationally-known saxophonist and authority on jazz education and improvisation\, and has developed a series of Jazz Play-A-Longs (book and CD sets now numbering almost 130 volumes) as well as various other supplemental aids for the development of improvisational skills. The Aebersold book and recording sets allow a musician the opportunity to practice and improvise with well-known jazz personalities at home as well as in the classroom. The recordings employ some of the best jazz musicians in the world. This concept has been responsible for changing the practice habits of thousands of musicians around the world. \nJamey was one of the first to encourage small group classes that concentrate on jazz improvisation\, and he is the director of the Summer Jazz Workshops which now have 40+ years on record. Jamey feels that improvisation is something all people can do—and his clinics and lectures concentrate on demonstrating how the creative and spontaneous nature of each person can be brought to light. \nThese weeklong Summer Jazz Workshops are having a profound effect on musical communities around the world. The Workshops have traveled to Australia\, New Zealand\, Germany\, England\, Scotland\, Denmark and Canada. Every summer there are at least two weeklong Workshops in the U.S. These camps employ many of the finest players/teachers in jazz and are open to any serious jazz student regardless of ability or age. \nIn 2007\, Jamey was awarded the Indiana Governor’s Arts Award by Mitch Daniels\, the Governor of Indiana. \nOn October 4\, 1987\, CBS’ “Sunday Morning” with Charles Kuralt and Billie Taylor featured Jamey with the Summer Jazz Workshops in an exciting jazz educational segment. \nJamey has taught at three colleges and universities in the Louisville\, Kentucky area and has made guest appearances in dozens of cities around the world. While conducting a jazz clinic in Brazil he produced a 110-minute DVD/video appropriately titled “Anyone Can Improvise” which has become a best-seller. \nJamey’s hobby is listening to jazz\, especially new young players. He also enjoys playing basketball (he has hit 50 free throws in a row!) and is very much interested in Metaphysics and spiritual pursuits as they apply to the growth of the individual. In December 2004\, the Jazz Midwest Clinic bestowed upon Jamey the “Medal of Honor” in Jazz Education. \nIn 2014\, Jamey was awarded The National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master Award\, the nation’s highest honor in jazz. Jamey Aebersold is the recipient of the 2014 A.B. Spellman NEA Jazz Masters Award for Jazz Advocacy\, which is bestowed upon an individual who has contributed significantly to the appreciation\, knowledge and advancement of the art form of jazz. \nJamey has been a driving force in America’s native art form\, Jazz\, and continues to kindle the fires of musical imagination in those with whom he comes in contact. \nLearn more at jazzbooks.com. \n__________________________________ \nAbout the Artist: Phil DeGreg\, piano\nPhil DeGreg began playing the piano in his childhood and now performs as a jazz pianist internationally. His earliest jazz influences were Bud Powell and Bill Evans\, but he is accomplished and comfortable in a wide range of jazz styles\, ranging from mainstream to bebop to Brazilian jazz. A graduate of Yale and the University of North Texas\, he toured with the Woody Herman Orchestra in the 1980s and has 10 CDs to his credit as a leader. For 13 years he accompanied many national and international jazz artists in the house trio in Cincinnati’s famous Blue Wisp Jazz Club. He has been on staff with the renowned Jamey Aebersold Summer Jazz Workshops since 1983\, and has performed and taught in Europe and South America. \nPhil DeGreg is the retired Professor of Jazz Studies at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music and is the recipient of two National Endowment for the Arts study grants. In 2008 he was awarded a 4-month Fulbright Fellowship as a lecturer in Brazil. \nHis text “Jazz Keyboard Harmony” is a practical text for teaching jazz harmony for all musicians\, and is used all over the world in universities and for private study. \nLearn more about Phil DeGreg on his website http://phildegreg.com.
URL:https://jazz.solotimes.com/event/jazzfirst-a-tribute-to-the-jazz-masters-jamey-aebersold/
LOCATION:First Unitarian Church of Cincinnati\, 536 Linton St.\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jazz@First
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SUMMARY:Big Band | A Tale of Two Big Bands: The Music of Gordon Goodwin & Jim McNeely
DESCRIPTION:Opening Act\nWright State University Jazz Band\, directed by Matthew Anklan. \nTwo towering voices of the modern big band era\, Gordon Goodwin and Jim McNeely pushed jazz in bold new directions with music that was as sophisticated as it was thrilling. Following the untimely loss of both artists in 2025\, the Cincinnati Contemporary Jazz Orchestra celebrates their remarkable legacies—from Goodwin’s unmistakable West Coast sound and high-octane arrangements to McNeely’s adventurous\, boundary-pushing compositions. Experience the full spectrum of contemporary big band jazz in an exhilarating tribute to two visionary artists whose music continues to inspire and electrify. \nDoors open at 6pm for dinner service. \nConcert Sponsor: John Lieberman\nMusic Sponsors: Brad Pickard & Vicki Young​\nOrchestra Sponsor: Ed Lyon \nPlease note: Zoomtown and Fuse email accounts do not accept emails from our ticketing provider. If you have an alternative account – such as a Gmail or Yahoo account – we recommend using that instead for ticket purchases with the CCJO. If you only have one of these accounts\, proceed with your order and plan to give us your name at the box office on the concert day to be manually checked in. For alternative ticket provision methods\, contact us at cincyjazzorchestra@gmail.com.
URL:https://jazz.solotimes.com/event/big-band-a-tale-of-two-big-bands-the-music-of-gordon-goodwin-jim-mcneely/
LOCATION:The Redmoor\, 3187 Linwood Ave.\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Band
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SUMMARY:Jazz@First | A Brazilian Christmas
DESCRIPTION:Experience the holiday season through a Brazilian lens as Phil DeGreg’s Brasilia brings South American rhythms\, vibrant jazz improvisation and infectious energy to beloved Christmas favorites. Featuring vibraphonist Rusty Burge and trumpeter Kim Pensyl\, two of Cincinnati’s finest musical talents\, this festive concert offers a fresh and exhilarating take on the sounds of the season. Hear “Jingle Bells”—and the holidays themselves—in a whole new light. \nA complimentary wine and cheese intermission is included with your ticket. \nJazz@First Series Sponsor: Al Harris\n \nPlease note: Zoomtown and Fuse email accounts do not accept emails from our ticketing provider. If you have an alternative account – such as a Gmail or Yahoo account – we recommend using that instead for ticket purchases with the CCJO. If you only have one of these accounts\, proceed with your order and plan to give us your name at the box office on the concert day to be manually checked in. For alternative ticket provision methods\, contact us at cincyjazzorchestra@gmail.com. \n________________________________ \nAbout the Artist: Brasilia\nBrasilia performs regularly throughout Cincinnati and across the Midwest\, bringing together an exceptional group of musicians with deep roots in jazz and Brazilian music. The band features pianist and University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music Professor Emeritus Phil DeGreg\, and CCM professors trumpeter Kim Pensyl\, vibraphonist Rusty Burge and bassist Aaron Jacobs. Dayton-based drummer John Taylor is a sought-after freelance musician throughout southern Ohio. \nBrasilia was formed in 2008 following Phil DeGreg’s four-month Fulbright Fellowship residency at the University of Campinas near São Paulo\, Brazil. The group performs classic Brazilian repertoire alongside original compositions\, blending samba\, bossa nova\, choro\, baião and frevo with plenty of room for improvisation. Their repertoire includes works by Antonio Carlos Jobim\, Edu Lobo\, João Donato\, Hermeto Pascoal and others. \nOver the years\, Brasilia has performed at venues and events including the Jazz Educators Network Convention\, Paramount Theatre in Huntington\, West Virginia\, University of Evansville\, Xavier University’s Master’s of Swing concert series\, Louisville Jazz Society\, Cincinnati’s Blue Wisp Jazz Club\, the It’s Commonly Jazz series in Eden Park\, The Thompson House and the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. Their 2014 CD\, Brazilian People\, features two tracks with guest Brazilian guitarist Bruno Mangueira\, a top-tier player from São Paulo. \n__________________________________ \nAbout the Artist: Phil DeGreg\, piano\nPhil DeGreg began playing the piano in his childhood and now performs as a jazz pianist internationally. His earliest jazz influences were Bud Powell and Bill Evans\, but he is accomplished and comfortable in a wide range of jazz styles\, ranging from mainstream to bebop to Brazilian jazz. A graduate of Yale and the University of North Texas\, he toured with the Woody Herman Orchestra in the 1980s and has 10 CDs to his credit as a leader. For 13 years he accompanied many national and international jazz artists in the house trio in Cincinnati’s famous Blue Wisp Jazz Club. He has been on staff with the renowned Jamey Aebersold Summer Jazz Workshops since 1983\, and has performed and taught in Europe and South America. \nPhil DeGreg is the retired Professor of Jazz Studies at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music and is the recipient of two National Endowment for the Arts study grants. In 2008 he was awarded a 4-month Fulbright Fellowship as a lecturer in Brazil. \nHis text “Jazz Keyboard Harmony” is a practical text for teaching jazz harmony for all musicians\, and is used all over the world in universities and for private study. \nLearn more about Phil DeGreg on his website phildegreg.com.
URL:https://jazz.solotimes.com/event/jazzfirst-a-brazilian-christmas/
LOCATION:First Unitarian Church of Cincinnati\, 536 Linton St.\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jazz@First
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SUMMARY:Big Band | Jingle Jazz: Swingin' Into the Holidays
DESCRIPTION:Opening Act\nCCM Youth Jazz Orchestra\, directed by Eric Lechliter. \nKick off the holiday season with the Cincinnati Contemporary Jazz Orchestra’s beloved annual Jingle Jazz celebration\, where favorite holiday classics get a fresh\, swinging big-band makeover alongside a sleigh-full of holiday repertoire that’s new to the CCJO stage! From selections from CCJO’s acclaimed 2025 album Nutcracker Remix to festive favorites featuring the incredible Mandy Gaines\, including selections from Ella Wishes You a Swinging Christmas\, this year’s concert is packed with musical surprises\, holiday spirit and plenty of swing. Gather your friends and family and ring in the season with Jingle Jazz! \n* Join us in wearing your ugliest Christmas sweater! * \n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpening Acts: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDec. 9: TBA \n\n\nDec. 10: TBA \n\n\nMusic Sponsors: Brad Pickard & Vicki Young​ \nOrchestra Sponsor: Ed Lyon \nPlease note: Zoomtown and Fuse email accounts do not accept emails from our ticketing provider. If you have an alternative account – such as a Gmail or Yahoo account – we recommend using that instead for ticket purchases with the CCJO. If you only have one of these accounts\, proceed with your order and plan to give us your name at the box office on the concert day to be manually checked in. For alternative ticket provision methods\, contact us at cincyjazzorchestra@gmail.com. \n__________________________________ \nAbout the Artist: Mandy Gaines\, vocals​ \nMandy Gaines\, an international jazz vocalist for 40 years\, has travelled the world performing for concerts\, five-star hotel residencies and jazz festivals. She was inducted into the Cincinnati Jazz Hall of Fame in 2018 and is currently the vocalist with the Cincinnati Contemporary Jazz Orchestra. \nRecent performances include Mid Century Modern Music with Cincinnati Pops Orchestra\, the Cincinnati Landmark Productions’ presentation of Hairspray\, the Cincinnati Ballet production of The Great Gatsby\, A Tribute to Count Basie with The Toledo Jazz Orchestra and Harriet with The Ohio Valley Symphony Orchestra. Mandy also continues to record and perform locally and internationally.
URL:https://jazz.solotimes.com/event/big-band-jingle-jazz-swingin-into-the-holidays/
LOCATION:The Redmoor\, 3187 Linwood Ave.\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Band
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SUMMARY:Big Band | Jingle Jazz: Swingin' Into the Holidays
DESCRIPTION:Opening Act\nCCM Vocal Jazz\, directed by Brian Cashwell. \nKick off the holiday season with the Cincinnati Contemporary Jazz Orchestra’s beloved annual Jingle Jazz celebration\, where favorite holiday classics get a fresh\, swinging big-band makeover alongside a sleigh-full of holiday repertoire that’s new to the CCJO stage! From selections from CCJO’s acclaimed 2025 album Nutcracker Remix to festive favorites featuring the incredible Mandy Gaines\, including selections from Ella Wishes You a Swinging Christmas\, this year’s concert is packed with musical surprises\, holiday spirit and plenty of swing. Gather your friends and family and ring in the season with Jingle Jazz! \n* Join us in wearing your ugliest Christmas sweater! * \n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpening Acts: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDec. 9: TBA \n\n\nDec. 10: TBA \n\n\nMusic Sponsors: Brad Pickard & Vicki Young​ \nOrchestra Sponsor: Ed Lyon \nPlease note: Zoomtown and Fuse email accounts do not accept emails from our ticketing provider. If you have an alternative account – such as a Gmail or Yahoo account – we recommend using that instead for ticket purchases with the CCJO. If you only have one of these accounts\, proceed with your order and plan to give us your name at the box office on the concert day to be manually checked in. For alternative ticket provision methods\, contact us at cincyjazzorchestra@gmail.com. \n__________________________________ \nAbout the Artist: Mandy Gaines\, vocals​ \nMandy Gaines\, an international jazz vocalist for 40 years\, has travelled the world performing for concerts\, five-star hotel residencies and jazz festivals. She was inducted into the Cincinnati Jazz Hall of Fame in 2018 and is currently the vocalist with the Cincinnati Contemporary Jazz Orchestra. \nRecent performances include Mid Century Modern Music with Cincinnati Pops Orchestra\, the Cincinnati Landmark Productions’ presentation of Hairspray\, the Cincinnati Ballet production of The Great Gatsby\, A Tribute to Count Basie with The Toledo Jazz Orchestra and Harriet with The Ohio Valley Symphony Orchestra. Mandy also continues to record and perform locally and internationally.
URL:https://jazz.solotimes.com/event/big-band-jingle-jazz-swingin-into-the-holidays-2/
LOCATION:The Redmoor\, 3187 Linwood Ave.\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Band
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SUMMARY:Jazz@First | Love Notes: A Jazz Valentine
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a fresh\, sophisticated and sometimes delightfully cheeky take on the songs of the heart. Acclaimed Michigan jazz artists Paul Keller and Sarah D’Angelo bring their remarkable chemistry to beloved standards\, unexpected gems and irresistible heartbreakers\, joined by musicians from the CCJO for an evening that moves effortlessly from swooning romance to playful mischief. With a nod to the Great American Songbook and plenty of surprises along the way\, this is Valentine’s Day with a little more swing. \nA complimentary wine and cheese intermission is included with your ticket. \nJazz@First Series Sponsor: Al Harris\n \nPlease note: Zoomtown and Fuse email accounts do not accept emails from our ticketing provider. If you have an alternative account – such as a Gmail or Yahoo account – we recommend using that instead for ticket purchases with the CCJO. If you only have one of these accounts\, proceed with your order and plan to give us your name at the box office on the concert day to be manually checked in. For alternative ticket provision methods\, contact us at cincyjazzorchestra@gmail.com. \n__________________________________​ \nAbout the Artist: Paul Keller\, bass​\nString bassist Paul Keller is a Michigan jazz hero. He loves his life in Saline\, where he lives with his wife and two kids and performs locally\, in Detroit and across his home state of Michigan. Paul wears many jazz hats. He leads several successful and busy jazz ensembles\, including his 27-year-old\, 15-piece big band The Paul Keller Orchestra. He’s an in-demand sideman\, a prolific composer\, a creative and skilled arranger\, an enthusiastic and innovative jazz educator\, a recording company owner and producer\, and a nationally recognized recording artist. Paul can be heard every week at his home base – Zal Gaz Grotto in Ann Arbor\, on Mondays with his PKO big band and on Tuesdays with the Easy Street Jazz Band. \nKeller spent several years on the road with guitarist Russell Malone and later with singer/pianist Diana Krall. Together with Russell and Diana\, Paul recorded Diana’s Grammy-nominated GRP/Impulse CD All For You. These days\, Paul performs frequently with guitarist/singer and jazz superstar John Pizzarelli\, with whom he has toured in Brazil. Paul travels the world to play special concerts and festivals with myriad jazz stars including Jackie Ryan\, Scott Hamilton\, Larry Vuckovich\, Benny Green\, and Warren and Alan Vache. \nCheck out Paul’s website at paulkellerjazz.com. \n__________________________________ \nAbout the Artist: Sarah D’Angelo\, vocals and clarinet​\nSarah D’Angelo is an active Detroit-based multi-genre singer and clarinetist. Moving to Ann Arbor\, Michigan to pursue her postgraduate classical studies\, D’Angelo was lit on fire by the Detroit jazz\, funk and gospel she encountered. Continuing her studies\, she experimented with singing and found an exhilarating freedom of musical expression in jazz\, blues\, gospel and pop. She has since been singing\, playing\, writing and recording in and around Detroit and across the U.S. ever since! \nSarah likes to create genuine musical and personal connections with her audiences and bandmates\, bringing her personality and ideologies into careful interpretations of the music. Often choosing to highlight the compositions/arrangements of her favorite jazz\, fusion and funk artists\, such as Esperanza Spalding\, Stevie Wonder and Cecile McLorin Salvant\, she brings fresh ideas to the stage to delight and inspire her listeners. \nKeller and D’Angelo have worked together on multiple projects\, including the Paul Keller Ensemble’s Even More Christmas Songs for Jazz Lovers and their most recent collaborative album\, Petrichor. Their 15-year partnership blends Keller’s big band leadership and arranging with D’Angelo’s expressive vocals and clarinet work\, creating a distinctive sound in the Michigan jazz scene. \nLearn more about Sarah on her website sarahdangelogroove.com.​ \n__________________________________ \nAbout the Artist: Paul Keller\, bass​\nString bassist Paul Keller is a Michigan jazz hero. He loves his life in Saline\, where he lives with his wife and two kids and performs locally\, in Detroit and across his home state of Michigan. Paul wears many jazz hats. He leads several successful and busy jazz ensembles\, including his 27-year-old\, 15-piece big band The Paul Keller Orchestra. He’s an in-demand sideman\, a prolific composer\, a creative and skilled arranger\, an enthusiastic and innovative jazz educator\, a recording company owner and producer\, and a nationally recognized recording artist. Paul can be heard every week at his home base – Zal Gaz Grotto in Ann Arbor\, on Mondays with his PKO big band and on Tuesdays with the Easy Street Jazz Band. \nKeller spent several years on the road with guitarist Russell Malone and later with singer/pianist Diana Krall. Together with Russell and Diana\, Paul recorded Diana’s GRAMMY©-nominated GRP/Impulse CD All For You. These days\, Paul performs frequently with guitarist/singer and jazz superstar John Pizzarelli\, with whom he has toured in Brazil. Paul travels the world to play special concerts and festivals with myriad jazz stars including Jackie Ryan\, Scott Hamilton\, Larry Vuckovich\, Benny Green\, and Warren and Alan Vache. \nCheck out Paul’s website at paulkellerjazz.com. \n__________________________________ \nAbout the Artist: Phil DeGreg\, piano\nPhil DeGreg began playing the piano in his childhood and now performs as a jazz pianist internationally. His earliest jazz influences were Bud Powell and Bill Evans\, but he is accomplished and comfortable in a wide range of jazz styles\, ranging from mainstream to bebop to Brazilian jazz. A graduate of Yale and the University of North Texas\, he toured with the Woody Herman Orchestra in the 1980s and has 10 CDs to his credit as a leader. For 13 years he accompanied many national and international jazz artists in the house trio in Cincinnati’s famous Blue Wisp Jazz Club. He has been on staff with the renowned Jamey Aebersold Summer Jazz Workshops since 1983\, and has performed and taught in Europe and South America. \nPhil DeGreg is the retired Professor of Jazz Studies at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music and is the recipient of two National Endowment for the Arts study grants. In 2008 he was awarded a 4-month Fulbright Fellowship as a lecturer in Brazil. \nHis text “Jazz Keyboard Harmony” is a practical text for teaching jazz harmony for all musicians\, and is used all over the world in universities and for private study. \nLearn more about Phil DeGreg on his website phildegreg.com.
URL:https://jazz.solotimes.com/event/jazzfirst-love-notes-a-jazz-valentine/
LOCATION:First Unitarian Church of Cincinnati\, 536 Linton St.\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jazz@First
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SUMMARY:Big Band | Licensed to Swing: The Music of James Bond
DESCRIPTION:Opening Act\nLoveland High School Jazz Band\, directed by Geoffery Miller. \nThe music of James Bond returns in February as CCJO turns up the glamour\, danger and undeniable swagger of one of the most iconic film franchises of all time. From unforgettable themes to sultry ballads and high-octane action cues\, these legendary soundtracks are every bit as irresistible as Bond’s gadgets\, villains and globe-trotting adventures. Joining the orchestra is the sensational Mandy Gaines\, channeling Bond’s iconic vocalists—from Shirley Bassey and Gladys Knight to Adele\, Tina Turner\, Carly Simon and more—in a thrilling program featuring some exciting new big band arrangements created exclusively for these performances.​​Opening Acts: \n\n\nFeb. 17: TBA \n\n\nFeb. 18: TBA \n\n\nMusic Sponsors: Brad Pickard & Vicki Young​ \nOrchestra Sponsor: Ed Lyon \nPlease note: Zoomtown and Fuse email accounts do not accept emails from our ticketing provider. If you have an alternative account – such as a Gmail or Yahoo account – we recommend using that instead for ticket purchases with the CCJO. If you only have one of these accounts\, proceed with your order and plan to give us your name at the box office on the concert day to be manually checked in. For alternative ticket provision methods\, contact us at cincyjazzorchestra@gmail.com. \n__________________________________ \nAbout the Artist: Mandy Gaines\, vocals​\nMandy Gaines\, an international jazz vocalist for 40 years\, has travelled the world performing for concerts\, five-star hotel residencies and jazz festivals. She was inducted into the Cincinnati Jazz Hall of Fame in 2018 and is currently the vocalist with the Cincinnati Contemporary Jazz Orchestra. \nRecent performances include Mid Century Modern Music with Cincinnati Pops Orchestra\, the Cincinnati Landmark Productions’ presentation of Hairspray\, the Cincinnati Ballet production of The Great Gatsby\, A Tribute to Count Basie with The Toledo Jazz Orchestra and Harriet with The Ohio Valley Symphony Orchestra. Mandy also continues to record and perform locally and internationally.
URL:https://jazz.solotimes.com/event/big-band-licensed-to-swing-the-music-of-james-bond/
LOCATION:The Redmoor\, 3187 Linwood Ave.\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Band
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SUMMARY:Big Band | Licensed to Swing: The Music of James Bond
DESCRIPTION:Opening Act\nUniversity of Dayton Jazz Band\, directed by James Leslie. \nThe music of James Bond returns in February as CCJO turns up the glamour\, danger and undeniable swagger of one of the most iconic film franchises of all time. From unforgettable themes to sultry ballads and high-octane action cues\, these legendary soundtracks are every bit as irresistible as Bond’s gadgets\, villains and globe-trotting adventures. Joining the orchestra is the sensational Mandy Gaines\, channeling Bond’s iconic vocalists—from Shirley Bassey and Gladys Knight to Adele\, Tina Turner\, Carly Simon and more—in a thrilling program featuring some exciting new big band arrangements created exclusively for these performances.​​Opening Acts: \n\n\nFeb. 17: TBA \n\n\nFeb. 18: TBA \n\n\nMusic Sponsors: Brad Pickard & Vicki Young​ \nOrchestra Sponsor: Ed Lyon \nPlease note: Zoomtown and Fuse email accounts do not accept emails from our ticketing provider. If you have an alternative account – such as a Gmail or Yahoo account – we recommend using that instead for ticket purchases with the CCJO. If you only have one of these accounts\, proceed with your order and plan to give us your name at the box office on the concert day to be manually checked in. For alternative ticket provision methods\, contact us at cincyjazzorchestra@gmail.com. \n__________________________________ \nAbout the Artist: Mandy Gaines\, vocals​\nMandy Gaines\, an international jazz vocalist for 40 years\, has travelled the world performing for concerts\, five-star hotel residencies and jazz festivals. She was inducted into the Cincinnati Jazz Hall of Fame in 2018 and is currently the vocalist with the Cincinnati Contemporary Jazz Orchestra. \nRecent performances include Mid Century Modern Music with Cincinnati Pops Orchestra\, the Cincinnati Landmark Productions’ presentation of Hairspray\, the Cincinnati Ballet production of The Great Gatsby\, A Tribute to Count Basie with The Toledo Jazz Orchestra and Harriet with The Ohio Valley Symphony Orchestra. Mandy also continues to record and perform locally and internationally.
URL:https://jazz.solotimes.com/event/big-band-licensed-to-swing-the-music-of-james-bond-2/
LOCATION:The Redmoor\, 3187 Linwood Ave.\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Band
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SUMMARY:Big Band | John Clayton: Big Band Legend
DESCRIPTION:Opening Act\nKennedy Heights Youth Jazz Ensemble\, directed by Ralph Disylvestro. \nThe Cincinnati Contemporary Jazz Orchestra welcomes GRAMMY®-winning bassist\, composer and arranger John Clayton for an extraordinary evening of big band jazz. A protégé of legendary bassist Ray Brown\, Clayton has performed with Count Basie and Monty Alexander\, served as principal bassist of the Amsterdam Philharmonic\, and co-founded the powerhouse Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra. From Diana Krall and Paul McCartney to Queen Latifah and Yo-Yo Ma\, Clayton has brought his unmistakable musicianship to some of the world’s greatest artists—and now he brings his sophistication\, soul and irresistible swing to the CCJO stage. \nOpening Act: TBA \nMusic Sponsors: Brad Pickard & Vicki Young​ \nOrchestra Sponsor: Ed Lyon \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease note: Zoomtown and Fuse email accounts do not accept emails from our ticketing provider. If you have an alternative account – such as a Gmail or Yahoo account – we recommend using that instead for ticket purchases with the CCJO. If you only have one of these accounts\, proceed with your order and plan to give us your name at the box office on the concert day to be manually checked in. For alternative ticket provision methods\, contact us at cincyjazzorchestra@gmail.com. \n__________________________________ \nAbout the Artist: John Clayton\, bassist\, composer and educator​\nJohn Clayton is a ten-time GRAMMY©-nominated\, bassist/composer/educator whose talents are consistently requested in the jazz industry. In 2008\, he received a GRAMMY© Award for his arrangement of “I’m Going to Live Til I Die\,” written for Queen Latifah. \n“I’m flattered with any awards or recognition\,” Clayton says\, “but the real thrill comes from writing and hearing musicians breathe life into what I create.” He goes on\, “When composing or arranging for the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra\, I am a disciple of Duke Ellington\, Thad Jones\, Oliver Nelson\, Quincy Jones and Gil Evans\, to name just a few. I write for the individual artist\, not for the instrument.” \nClayton’s serious study of the double bass began at age 16 when he studied with famed bassist Ray Brown. At age 19\, John was the bassist for Henry Mancini’s television series “The Mancini Generation”.  Later\, he completed his studies at Indiana University in 1975\, graduating with a Bachelor of Music in Double Bass. Touring with Monty Alexander and the Count Basie Orchestra followed. Four years later\, he held the principal bass position in the Amsterdam Philharmonic Orchestra for five years. \nJohn has written and arranged music\, often for the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra\, featuring Diana Krall\, McCoy Tyner\, Milt Jackson\, Quincy Jones\, Dr. John\, Charles Aznavour\, Dee Dee Bridgewater (including her GRAMMY© Award-winning CD Dear Ella\, for which John received a GRAMMY© nomination)\, Natalie Cole (another GRAMMY© nomination)\, Nancy Wilson\, George Benson\, Regina Carter and many others. \nHe has been commissioned by many ensembles\, including Cleveland City Music Orchestra\, the WDR Big Band\, the Amsterdam Philharmonic\, the American Jazz Philharmonic\, The Pittsburgh Pops\, The Iceland Symphony\, The Metropole Orchestra\, The Carnegie Hall Big Band\, and The Tri C Jazz Festival\, which is just a partial list. \nJohn Clayton served as the Artistic Director of Jazz for the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl from 1999 through 2001. \nHe is no stranger to platinum record status having been awarded one for his stirring arrangement of “The Star-Spangled Banner” performed by Whitney Houston during the Super Bowl in 1990. John is also the past president of the International Society of Bassists and served as President of the American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers for five years. \nEducation is part of John’s lifeblood. He has taught at the Royal Dutch Conservatory in The Hague\, Holland\, UCLA\, Cal State Long Beach and for 21 years at the University of Southern California. \nJohn also served as the Artistic Director for the Lionel Hampton International Jazz Festival. As founder and Artistic Director of the Vail Jazz Workshop\, 12 top-level high school students from across the nation are chosen and participate in an intensive week of learning to play jazz. Recently retired from the role\, John served as the Director of Jazz for Centrum\, Port Townsend’s Jazz Camp for 20 years. The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra has existed for 40 years and was founded by its co-leaders\, John\, drummer Jeff Hamilton and recently deceased saxophonist Jeff Clayton\, John’s brother. The CHJO has been named the Best Big Band in America by both Downbeat Magazine and JazzTimes Magazine. \nTo sum up John Clayton’s unique expertise: John Clayton does it all. He is equally comfortable in jazz and classical music\, and hits the mark whether it is as a composer\, arranger\, conductor or teacher\, in addition to his magnificence on his bass. \nLearn more at johnclaytonjazz.com.
URL:https://jazz.solotimes.com/event/big-band-john-clayton-big-band-legend/
LOCATION:The Redmoor\, 3187 Linwood Ave.\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Band
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SUMMARY:Jazz@First | My Foolish Heart: Songs of Love and Longing
DESCRIPTION:Hailed by Fred Hersch for her “gorgeous instrument\, superb musicianship\, and great taste\,” jazz vocalist and songwriter Melissa Stylianou joins the Phil DeGreg Trio for an afternoon of songs exploring love and longing. Alongside Victor Young and Ned Washington’s “My Foolish Heart\,” the program features beloved standards like Irving Berlin’s “Cheek to Cheek\,” Jerome Kern and Dorothy Fields’ “The Way You Look Tonight\,” and Lerner and Loewe’s “On the Street Where You Live.” Stylianou will also uncover lesser-known gems like “The Folks Who Live on the Hill” and “Remind Me\,” backed by the tight-knit\, swinging trio led by Cincinnati’s own Phil DeGreg. \nA complimentary wine and cheese intermission is included with your ticket. \nJazz@First Series Sponsor: Al Harris \nPlease note: Zoomtown and Fuse email accounts do not accept emails from our ticketing provider. If you have an alternative account – such as a Gmail or Yahoo account – we recommend using that instead for ticket purchases with the CCJO. If you only have one of these accounts\, proceed with your order and plan to give us your name at the box office on the concert day to be manually checked in. For alternative ticket provision methods\, contact us at cincyjazzorchestra@gmail.com. \n__________________________________​​ \nAbout the Artist: Melissa Stylianou\, vocals​​\nToronto-born\, NYC-based jazz vocalist Melissa Stylianou\, hailed by piano master Fred Hersch for her “gorgeous instrument\, superb musicianship\, and great taste\,” has garnered acclaim as both a gifted songwriter and a bold\, imaginative interpreter of wide-ranging material spanning diverse genres\, from the Great American Songbook to Johnny Cash to original songs. In addition to her five albums as a leader\, Stylianou documented her close musical bond with guitar legend Gene Bertoncini and bassist Ike Sturm on the 2022 album Dream Dancing on Anzic Records. The album received wide critical acclaim\, including a rare 5-star review in Downbeat Magazine. \nA trained actor\, Melissa places a premium on storytelling\, whether interpreting an oft-heard jazz standard\, singing an Irish folk song from the 17th century\, finding her own voice in the songs of pop writers like Paul Simon\, or spinning a tale rooted in her own life. \nMelissa is a member of the powerhouse vocal trio Duchess\, alongside Amy Cervini and Hilary Gardner. Duchess released its fourth full-length recording this summer and has performed all over the US\, Canada\, the UK and Europe. As a bandleader and featured vocalist\, Stylianou maintains a busy performing and recording schedule. She is currently developing an album of original songs that will reflect and combine her Irish and Greek-Cypriot musical roots. \nLearn more at melissastylianou.com.​​ \n__________________________________ \nAbout the Artist: Phil DeGreg\, piano\nPhil DeGreg began playing the piano in his childhood and now performs as a jazz pianist internationally. His earliest jazz influences were Bud Powell and Bill Evans\, but he is accomplished and comfortable in a wide range of jazz styles\, ranging from mainstream to bebop to Brazilian jazz. A graduate of Yale and the University of North Texas\, he toured with the Woody Herman Orchestra in the 1980s and has 10 CDs to his credit as a leader. For 13 years he accompanied many national and international jazz artists in the house trio in Cincinnati’s famous Blue Wisp Jazz Club. He has been on staff with the renowned Jamey Aebersold Summer Jazz Workshops since 1983\, and has performed and taught in Europe and South America. \nPhil DeGreg is the retired Professor of Jazz Studies at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music and is the recipient of two National Endowment for the Arts study grants. In 2008 he was awarded a 4-month Fulbright Fellowship as a lecturer in Brazil. \nHis text “Jazz Keyboard Harmony” is a practical text for teaching jazz harmony for all musicians\, and is used all over the world in universities and for private study. \nLearn more about Phil DeGreg on his website phildegreg.com.
URL:https://jazz.solotimes.com/event/jazzfirst-my-foolish-heart-songs-of-love-and-longing/
LOCATION:First Unitarian Church of Cincinnati\, 536 Linton St.\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jazz@First
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SUMMARY:Jazz@First | Sonny Rollins Tribute
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the towering legacy of Sonny Rollins\, one of the most creative and influential improvisers in jazz history and the last great link to the bebop era. Chris Andrews takes up the tenor saxophone to bring Rollins’ iconic compositions—including “Airegin” and “St. Thomas”—to life\, alongside songbook standards like “Just in Time” that Rollins transformed into vehicles for his legendary improvisations. It’s a celebration packed with hard-swinging rhythms\, fearless improvisation and a big\, bold tenor sound. \nA complimentary wine and cheese intermission is included with your ticket. \nJazz@First Series Sponsor: Al Harris \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease note: Zoomtown and Fuse email accounts do not accept emails from our ticketing provider. If you have an alternative account – such as a Gmail or Yahoo account – we recommend using that instead for ticket purchases with the CCJO. If you only have one of these accounts\, proceed with your order and plan to give us your name at the box office on the concert day to be manually checked in. For alternative ticket provision methods\, contact us at cincyjazzorchestra@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n__________________________________ \nAbout the Artist: Christopher Andrews\, alto saxophone\nSaxophonist Christopher Andrews’ driving swing and jubilant tone have excited audiences for years. Christopher maintains an active concert schedule as a current member of the Springfield Symphony Jazz Orchestra and as a top freelance musician. He has played with numerous professional ensembles including South Carolina Jazz Masterworks Ensemble\, Kentucky Symphony Orchestra\, Columbus Symphony Orchestra\, Lexington Symphony Orchestra\, The Harry James Orchestra\, and Fred Wesley and the New Jb’s. \nIn addition to playing professionally\, Christopher has served on the faculty of Northern Kentucky University\, Claflin University and the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music where he is currently pursuing a D.M.A. in saxophone performance. He holds a Master of Music degree in Jazz Studies from the University of South Carolina and a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Industry from South Carolina State University. \n__________________________________ \nAbout the Artist: Phil DeGreg\, piano\nPhil DeGreg began playing the piano in his childhood and now performs as a jazz pianist internationally. His earliest jazz influences were Bud Powell and Bill Evans\, but he is accomplished and comfortable in a wide range of jazz styles\, ranging from mainstream to bebop to Brazilian jazz. A graduate of Yale and the University of North Texas\, he toured with the Woody Herman Orchestra in the 1980s and has 10 CDs to his credit as a leader. For 13 years he accompanied many national and international jazz artists in the house trio in Cincinnati’s famous Blue Wisp Jazz Club. He has been on staff with the renowned Jamey Aebersold Summer Jazz Workshops since 1983\, and has performed and taught in Europe and South America. \nPhil DeGreg is the retired Professor of Jazz Studies at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music and is the recipient of two National Endowment for the Arts study grants. In 2008 he was awarded a 4-month Fulbright Fellowship as a lecturer in Brazil. \nHis text “Jazz Keyboard Harmony” is a practical text for teaching jazz harmony for all musicians\, and is used all over the world in universities and for private study. \nLearn more about Phil DeGreg on his website phildegreg.com.
URL:https://jazz.solotimes.com/event/jazzfirst-sonny-rollins-tribute/
LOCATION:First Unitarian Church of Cincinnati\, 536 Linton St.\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jazz@First
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270422T220000
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SUMMARY:Big Band | The Phantastic Phil DeGreg
DESCRIPTION:Opening Act\nWalnut Hills High School Jazz Ensemble\, directed by Andrew Peoples. \nFor generations of Cincinnati jazz fans\, Phil DeGreg has been a beloved fixture of the scene—and for good reason. A pianist\, composer\, bandleader and mentor whose career has taken him from the road with legends like Woody Herman and J.J. Johnson to more than 16 albums of his own\, Phil has spent decades shaping the sound and spirit of Cincinnati jazz. Join the CCJO for our season-closing celebration\, featuring brand-new big band arrangements of Phil’s music crafted by local writers and CCJO musicians\, and experience the extraordinary catalog of one of the city’s true jazz treasures.​ \nOpening Act: TBA​ \nMusic Sponsors: Brad Pickard & Vicki Young​ \nOrchestra Sponsor: Ed Lyon \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease note: Zoomtown and Fuse email accounts do not accept emails from our ticketing provider. If you have an alternative account – such as a Gmail or Yahoo account – we recommend using that instead for ticket purchases with the CCJO. If you only have one of these accounts\, proceed with your order and plan to give us your name at the box office on the concert day to be manually checked in. For alternative ticket provision methods\, contact us at cincyjazzorchestra@gmail.com. \n__________________________________ \nAbout the Artist: Phil DeGreg\, piano​\nPhil DeGreg began playing the piano in his childhood and now performs as a jazz pianist internationally. His earliest jazz influences were Bud Powell and Bill Evans\, but he is accomplished and comfortable in a wide range of jazz styles\, ranging from mainstream to bebop to Brazilian jazz. A graduate of Yale and the University of North Texas\, he toured with the Woody Herman Orchestra in the 1980s and has 10 CDs to his credit as a leader. For 13 years he accompanied many national and international jazz artists in the house trio in Cincinnati’s famous Blue Wisp Jazz Club. He has been on staff with the renowned Jamey Aebersold Summer Jazz Workshops since 1983\, and has performed and taught in Europe and South America. \nPhil DeGreg is the retired Professor of Jazz Studies at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music and is the recipient of two National Endowment for the Arts study grants. In 2008 he was awarded a 4-month Fulbright Fellowship as a lecturer in Brazil. \nHis text “Jazz Keyboard Harmony” is a practical text for teaching jazz harmony for all musicians\, and is used all over the world in universities and for private study. \nLearn more about Phil DeGreg on his website phildegreg.com.
URL:https://jazz.solotimes.com/event/big-band-the-phantastic-phil-degreg/
LOCATION:The Redmoor\, 3187 Linwood Ave.\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Band
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