A SHOW FOR EVERYONE
The MEMO offers a dazzling variety of performances and events.
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Upcoming Shows
Jazz,
Giants of Jazz at the Memo: A Tribute to the Trumpet Kings, feat. Now Hear This
February 15, 2027
An ensemble of the region’s top artists reimagines compositions by jazz greats, taking listeners on a journey through the fertile fields of world beat, funk and exploratory jazz music. Their performances are always organic and groovy! Featuring John Zappa (trumpet), Steve Schmidt (keyboard), Brad Myers (guitar), Aaron Jacobs (bass),…
Celtic,
Solas
February 19, 2027
Solas is lighting up stages across the globe as they celebrate three decades of pushing boundaries and honoring traditions in Irish music. Hailed by The Boston Globe as “the finest Celtic ensemble this country has ever produced,” and by The…
Jazz,
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…
Jazz,
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…
Classical,
Matinee Musicale,
Matinee Musicale: OLIVER NEUBAUER Violin
March 07, 2027
“grippingly precise and gleaming” —SF Classical Voice “a shining example of the whole package of defining qualities of talent … the kind of taste and judgement that make a musician …
Jazz,
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…
Jazz,
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. …
Chamber Music Cincinnati,
Classical,
Chamber Music Cincinnati: Pavel Haas Quartet
March 18, 2027
Quick Summary • We welcome back the only active six-time Gramophone Award-winning string quartet, including Recording of the Year. • In recent years, the PHQ has appeared on our series more than any other string Quartet. •…
Jazz,
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…
