Jazz@First

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]