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The MEMO offers a dazzling variety of performances and events.
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Upcoming Shows
Estrada do Sol Grande Banda
November 04, 2024
The Estrada do Sol Grande Banda is a dynamic octet, performing thrilling arrangements of obscure and beloved Brazilian songs. Dance with them as they travel through time and the regions of Brazil with an eclectic mix of Bossa Nova, Samba, Baião,…
The Vibe: The Music of Roy Hargrove
November 11, 2024
Join Myles Ellington Twitty and his quintet as they play the music of trumpet legend Roy Hargrove. This high-energy show features an all-star band and stellar tunes. Featuring Myles Ellington Twitty (trumpet), Ben Tweedt (piano) and Phillip…
Let’s Take the Coltrane
November 18, 2024
In a much anticipated encore, The Four Strangers Quartet come together to explore more of the exciting music of jazz saxophonist, composer and legend John Coltrane. Join these four outstanding players as they find themselves in a “Moment’s Notice”…
The Dixie Karas Quintet
November 25, 2024
Some say a musician’s special sound is made up of all the music they’ve experienced over their lifetime. Cincinnati legend Dixie Karas feels lucky to have grown up and lived her life in the Queen City, where so many fabulous…
The Phil DeGreg Trio plays “A Charlie Brown Christmas”
December 02, 2024 & December 03, 2024
Following two sold-out Jazz at the Memo concerts in 2023, the heralded Phil DeGreg Trio returns to Memorial Hall to present Vince Guaraldi’s iconic soundtrack to the beloved television program. They will also perform unique versions of other classic holiday…
Christmas with the Rat Pack, featuring Old Green Eyes
December 09, 2024
Dan Radank, AKA Old Green Eyes, and his quartet bring you Christmas with The Rat Pack. Come enjoy the holiday classics of Frank, Dean, and Sammy in the swingin’ style of a Cincinnati crooner. Featuring Dan Radank (vocals, trumpet), Brian Batchelor-Glader (piano),…
Queen City Cabaret: The Doris Day Christmas Album
December 16, 2024
Celebrate the season with a sentimental journey through Doris Day’s timeless album of Christmas classics. Featuring beloved tunes like “Silver Bells,” “Be a Child at Christmas Time,” and “The Christmas Waltz,” this musical walk down memory lane will celebrate…
Queen Of The Queen City, Ben Levin Presents The Musical Times of Mamie Smith, Featuring Candice Ivory
January 13, 2025
Mamie Smith, born in Cincinnati, was the first Black female artist to record vocal blues. Her 1920 recording of “Crazy Blues” is recognized as the genre’s first major hit, selling 75,000 copies within a…
Marc Fields Plays Black Composers on King’s Day
January 20, 2025
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Marc Fields leads a sterling quartet in an exploration of the music of Black composters. Featuring Marc Fields (trombone), Erwin Stucky (piano), Justin Dawson (bass) and Phil Tipton (drums) Sizzling jazz warms…