A quartet of Cincinnati’s finest jazz musicians has been assembled by drummer Carmon DeLeone, with Phil DeGreg -Piano,  Aaron Jacobs – Bass, and Rich VanMatre – Saxes to present the amazing music and lyrics of the British musical genius – Leslie Bricusse.  If you enjoy “What Kind of Fool Am I,” Who Can I Turn To,” and “Candy Man,”  they are only the start of a program filled with memorable great tunes.

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. 

Contemporary jazz – electric, funky and organic. Music with an exotic flavor and groovabilty. 

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. 

Celebrated guitarist Carlos Vargas offers a unique pairing of repertoires from Brazilian composer and guitarist Toninho Horta and Memorial Hall favorite Pat Metheny.

Featuring Carlos Vargas (guitar), Brian Cashwell (piano), Justin Dawson (bass)

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. 

Experience a mesmerizing journey through Ron Jones’ own arrangements of some of the most important and recognizable tunes from The Great American Songbook. Known for his on-stage energy and fun brough to each show, Ron and his quartet offer an tuneful and memorable evening of jazz.

Featuring Ron Jones (alto sax), Rob Allgeyer (piano), Mike Sharfe (bass), Jim Leslie (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. 

Nothing evokes fall quite like chilly nights around the fire, amber skies, leaves crunching underfoot, and of course, the romantic tunes that mark the waning year. Enjoy the many moods and colors of the season this November as Matthew Umphreys and Sarah Folsom of Queen City Cabaret share an evening of beloved standards and smoky, autumnal jazz.  

Featuring Sarah Folsom (vocals), Matthew Umphreys (piano) 

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 in 2025-26: the Improviser Pass! Want more jazz without committing to the whole series? Our new “Improviser” flex pass allows you to choose your favorite eight concerts now or as the season goes on, capturing $28 in savings on ticketing fees. 

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. 

Always a perennial favorite, world class vocalist Mandy Gaines returns to Memorial Hall and Jazz at the Memo for a magical and intimate evening featuring timeless classic love songs from the Great American Songbook and beyond. Guitarist Brad Myers and Bassist Chris Berg will join Mandy in making a strong case that love does indeed make the world a better place.

Mandy Gaines – Vocals
Brad Myers – Guitar
Chris Berg – Upright Bass

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 in 2025-26: the Improviser Pass! Want more jazz without committing to the whole series? Our new “Improviser” flex pass allows you to choose your favorite eight concerts now or as the season goes on, capturing $28 in savings on ticketing fees. 

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. 

Brandon Scott Coleman’s Chaos Magick will take the listener on a vibrant journey to be remembered. The audience will be guided on a cosmic path by a dynamic and expressive band playing colorful compositions that toe the line between precision and spontaneity. 

Featuring Brandon Scott Coleman (guitar), Zach Brock (violin), Ben Tweedt (piano), Matt Wiles (bass), Jeff Mellott (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 in 2025-26: the Improviser Pass! Want more jazz without committing to the whole series? Our new “Improviser” flex pass allows you to choose your favorite eight concerts now or as the season goes on, capturing $28 in savings on ticketing fees. 

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. 

The Faux Frenchmen return from the brink of Oblivion to perform their own terrifying brand of originally composed Hot Club-driven swing, classic jazz tunes, and improvised pieces.

Featuring Paul Patterson (violin), George Cunningham (acoustic guitar), Brian Lovely (acoustic guitar), Don Aren (acoustic bass)

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 in 2025-26: the Improviser Pass! Want more jazz without committing to the whole series? Our new “Improviser” flex pass allows you to choose your favorite eight concerts now or as the season goes on, capturing $28 in savings on ticketing fees. 

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. 

Legendary Cincinnati vocalist Dixie Karas shares jazz-inspired selections from her favorite Motown and R&B artists. 

Featuring Dixie Karas (vocals), Ted Karas (guitar) and more TBA 

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 in 2025-26: the Improviser Pass! Want more jazz without committing to the whole series? Our new “Improviser” flex pass allows you to choose your favorite eight concerts now or as the season goes on, capturing $28 in savings on ticketing fees. 

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. 

Pianist Bill Evans was the earliest and strongest jazz influence on Phil DeGreg. The trio will present a night of Evans’ iconic compositions and some of the frequently recorded songs of his repertoire.

Featuring Phil DeGreg (piano), Aaron Jacobs (bass), John Taylor (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 in 2025-26: the Improviser Pass! Want more jazz without committing to the whole series? Our new “Improviser” flex pass allows you to choose your favorite eight concerts now or as the season goes on, capturing $28 in savings on ticketing fees. 

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.