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The MEMO offers a dazzling variety of performances and events.
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Upcoming Shows
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Giants of Jazz at the Memo: The Music of Oliver Nelson and Charles Lloyd, feat. Marc Fields
February 22, 2027
After discovering them in his high school years, longtime Jazz at the Memo contributor Marc Fields’ life was changed forever. The celebrated Queen City trombonist pays homage to wind player and composer Oliver Nelson and NEA Jazz Master Charles Lloyd. Featuring Marc Fields (trombone), Dan…
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Giants of Jazz at the Memo: Carmon DeLeone’s Studio Jazz Quintet Plays “J & K” And More!
March 01, 2027
A musical look-back at J.J. Johnson and Kai Winding’s famous jazz trombone duo, done up this time with Carmon DeLeone on French horn and Rick VanMatre, saxes. Enjoy great music, old and new with Carmon’s Studio Jazz Quintet. Featuring Carmon DeLeone (French horn), Rick VanMatre (saxophone), Ben…
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Giants of Jazz at the Memo: Keigo Hirakawa Quartet
March 08, 2027
Keigo Hirakawa Quartet is well-known throughout the Midwest for their willingness to be musically spontaneous on stage, exploring original compositions and redefining jazz standards to make it their own. Sought after for his articulate use of harmonic and rhythmic vocabulary and…
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Giants of Jazz at the Memo: Trophy Hunters, feat. Emily Grace Jordan
March 15, 2027
The Academy Awards inception in the 1930s began documenting outstanding songwriting in American film. Join longtime Jazz at the Memo mainstay Emily Grace Jordan as she returns to Cincinnati with a celebration of star-studded nominees and winners arranged for jazz quartet. …
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Giants of Jazz at the Memo: An Evening with Spherical Agenda
March 22, 2027
Spherical Agenda performances are truly unique, exciting musical experiences. Featuring over two albums-worth of original compositions, they bridge the gap between classic fusion and the modern musical era in ways unique among contemporary artists. Featuring Ben Tweedt (keyboards), Brandon Coleman (guitar), Matt Wiles…
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Giants of Jazz at the Memo: The Music of Wes Montgomery, feat. The Carlos Vargas Quartet
March 29, 2027
Known for his intimate and faithful tributes to his jazz heroes, guitarist Carlos Vargas and his top-notch quartet pay tribute to the legendary Wes Montgomery. Featuring Carlos Vargas (guitar), Andy Smith (keyboard), Justin Dawson (bass), Cole Baker (drums) Memorial…
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Giants of Jazz at the Memo: Paris in the Spring, feat. The Faux Frenchmen
April 05, 2027
The Faux Frenchmen return for what has become an annual Memorial Hall event, combining their own original compositions with their interpretations of classic Parisian Jazz, ca.1934-39. Featuring George Cunningham (guitar), Brian Lovely (guitar), Paul Patterson (violin), Don Aren…
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Giants of Jazz at the Memo: Where Jazz Meets Blues, with Ricky Nye Inc.
April 19, 2027
Memorial Hall favorite Ricky Nye and his band honor the back-in-the-day music coming out of Kansas City and St. Louis: two cities that reflect the sound that happens when blues and jazz holds hands. A fun-filled evening featuring some very special guests. Featuring Ricky Nye Memorial Hall…
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Giants of Jazz at the Memo: Dixie Karas – Tribute to Three Decades of Vocal Royalty
April 26, 2027
Queen City grand dame and Jazz at the Memo favorite Dixie Karas pays homage to her musical heroes, including Tina Turner, Barbara Streisand, Bette Midler, Gladys Knight, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston and more. Featuring Dixie Karas (vocals) Memorial Hall celebrates a…
