Jazz,
Jazz,
Mon, April 27, 2026
7:00 PM
$13.00
inc. $4 service chargeJazz at the MEMO presents Estrada do Sol 70’s Brasil
Estrada do Sol Explores Brazil in the 1970s, an era defined by the flourishing of Música Popular Brasileira (MPB), evolved from Tropicália, Bossa Nova, and Samba, blending Brazilian rhythms with soul and funk, along with influences of psychedelic rock and international pop. They will explore the music of Milton Nascimento, Ivan Lins, Caetano Veloso and others who thrived in a culture that faced a military dictatorship and censorship.
Brian Cashwell-piano
Andrea Cefalo-vocals
Carlos Vargas Ortiz-guitar
Teddy Mechley-bass
Kiko Sebrian-drums
Bop those winter blues as Jazz at the Memo returns for the 2025-26 season in the beaux arts splendor of historic Memorial Hall. The finest of Cincinnati’s thriving jazz scene offer intimate performances in the theater’s superb acoustic, featuring local favorites Mandy Gaines, the Faux Frenchmen, Mambo Combo and more. In December, hear those sleighbells swing as the series takes a festive turn with faithful recreations of beloved holiday jazz albums, including the Christmas music of Nat “King” Cole, Oscar Peterson and the perennially sold-out A Charlie Brown Christmas performed by the Phil DeGreg Trio
Subscription packages available! Don’t want to miss a beat of jazz? Purchase our Jazz at the Memo subscription package and receive reserved seating for all 25 winter performances, representing a savings of $96 in ticketing fees. New Subscriptions available 9/5/2025 @10 AM.
Beginning in May, the party moves outdoors! Join us across the street for Washington Park’s “Jazz in the Park,” Monday evenings through October, and for Fountain Square’s “Jazz at the Square” programs, Tuesday evenings May through September.
Jazz at the MEMO presents Estrada do Sol 70’s Brasil
Estrada do Sol Explores Brazil in the 1970s, an era defined by the flourishing of Música Popular Brasileira (MPB), evolved from Tropicália, Bossa Nova, and Samba, blending Brazilian rhythms with soul and funk, along with influences of psychedelic rock and international pop. They will explore the music of Milton Nascimento, Ivan Lins, Caetano Veloso and others who thrived in a culture that faced a military dictatorship and censorship.
Brian Cashwell-piano
Andrea Cefalo-vocals
Carlos Vargas Ortiz-guitar
Teddy Mechley-bass
Kiko Sebrian-drums
Bop those winter blues as Jazz at the Memo returns for the 2025-26 season in the beaux arts splendor of historic Memorial Hall. The finest of Cincinnati’s thriving jazz scene offer intimate performances in the theater’s superb acoustic, featuring local favorites Mandy Gaines, the Faux Frenchmen, Mambo Combo and more. In December, hear those sleighbells swing as the series takes a festive turn with faithful recreations of beloved holiday jazz albums, including the Christmas music of Nat “King” Cole, Oscar Peterson and the perennially sold-out A Charlie Brown Christmas performed by the Phil DeGreg Trio
Subscription packages available! Don’t want to miss a beat of jazz? Purchase our Jazz at the Memo subscription package and receive reserved seating for all 25 winter performances, representing a savings of $96 in ticketing fees. New Subscriptions available 9/5/2025 @10 AM.
Beginning in May, the party moves outdoors! Join us across the street for Washington Park’s “Jazz in the Park,” Monday evenings through October, and for Fountain Square’s “Jazz at the Square” programs, Tuesday evenings May through September.
