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  • Big Band | Feels So Good: A Tribute to Chuck Mangione

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    The Redmoor 3187 Linwood Ave., Cincinnati, OH, United States

    Opening Act Northern Kentucky University Jazz Band, directed by Zachary Granger. Get 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. […]

  • Big Band | A Tale of Two Big Bands: The Music of Gordon Goodwin & Jim McNeely

    The Redmoor 3187 Linwood Ave., Cincinnati, OH, United States

    Opening Act Wright State University Jazz Band, directed by Matthew Anklan. Two 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 […]

  • Big Band | Jingle Jazz: Swingin’ Into the Holidays

    The Redmoor 3187 Linwood Ave., Cincinnati, OH, United States

    Opening Act CCM Youth Jazz Orchestra, directed by Eric Lechliter. Kick 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 […]

  • Big Band | Jingle Jazz: Swingin’ Into the Holidays

    The Redmoor 3187 Linwood Ave., Cincinnati, OH, United States

    Opening Act CCM Vocal Jazz, directed by Brian Cashwell. Kick 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 […]

  • Big Band | Licensed to Swing: The Music of James Bond

    The Redmoor 3187 Linwood Ave., Cincinnati, OH, United States

    Opening Act Loveland High School Jazz Band, directed by Geoffery Miller. The 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 […]

  • Big Band | Licensed to Swing: The Music of James Bond

    The Redmoor 3187 Linwood Ave., Cincinnati, OH, United States

    Opening Act University of Dayton Jazz Band, directed by James Leslie. The 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 […]

  • Big Band | John Clayton: Big Band Legend

    The Redmoor 3187 Linwood Ave., Cincinnati, OH, United States

    Opening Act Kennedy Heights Youth Jazz Ensemble, directed by Ralph Disylvestro. The 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 […]

  • Big Band | The Phantastic Phil DeGreg

    The Redmoor 3187 Linwood Ave., Cincinnati, OH, United States

    Opening Act Walnut Hills High School Jazz Ensemble, directed by Andrew Peoples. For 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 […]