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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.
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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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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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