NEA Jazz Master Jamey Aebersold returns to the Jazz@First series with his Louisville-based band for an afternoon celebrating the music of some of jazz’s greatest composers. Featuring works by masters including Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis and more, the concert will showcase Aebersold’s deep knowledge and passion for the music. Renowned as one of jazz’s premier educators, Jamey brings his signature blend of insight, instruction and humor to every performance.

A complimentary wine and cheese intermission is included with your ticket.

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Two towering voices of the modern big band era, Gordon Goodwin and Jim McNeely pushed jazz in bold new directions with music that was as sophisticated as it was thrilling. Following the untimely loss of both artists in 2025, the Cincinnati Contemporary Jazz Orchestra celebrates their remarkable legacies—from Goodwin’s unmistakable West Coast sound and high-octane arrangements to McNeely’s adventurous, boundary-pushing compositions. Experience the full spectrum of contemporary big band jazz in an exhilarating tribute to two visionary artists whose music continues to inspire and electrify.

Doors open at 6pm for dinner service.

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Experience the holiday season through a Brazilian lens as Phil DeGreg’s Brasilia brings South American rhythms, vibrant jazz improvisation and infectious energy to beloved Christmas favorites. Featuring vibraphonist Rusty Burge and trumpeter Kim Pensyl, two of Cincinnati’s finest musical talents, this festive concert offers a fresh and exhilarating take on the sounds of the season. Hear “Jingle Bells”—and the holidays themselves—in a whole new light.

A complimentary wine and cheese intermission is included with your ticket.

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Kick off the holiday season with the Cincinnati Contemporary Jazz Orchestra’s beloved annual Jingle Jazz celebration, where favorite holiday classics get a fresh, swinging big-band makeover alongside a sleigh-full of holiday repertoire that’s new to the CCJO stage! From selections from CCJO’s acclaimed 2025 album Nutcracker Remix to festive favorites featuring the incredible Mandy Gaines, including selections from Ella Wishes You a Swinging Christmas, this year’s concert is packed with musical surprises, holiday spirit and plenty of swing. Gather your friends and family and ring in the season with Jingle Jazz!

* Join us in wearing your ugliest Christmas sweater! *

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Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a fresh, sophisticated and sometimes delightfully cheeky take on the songs of the heart. Acclaimed Michigan jazz artists Paul Keller and Sarah D’Angelo bring their remarkable chemistry to beloved standards, unexpected gems and irresistible heartbreakers, joined by musicians from the CCJO for an afternoon that moves effortlessly from swooning romance to playful mischief. With a nod to the Great American Songbook and plenty of surprises along the way, this is Valentine’s Day with a little more swing.

A complimentary wine and cheese intermission is included with your ticket.

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The music of James Bond returns in February as CCJO turns up the glamour, danger and undeniable swagger of one of the most iconic film franchises of all time. From unforgettable themes to sultry ballads and high-octane action cues, these legendary soundtracks are every bit as irresistible as Bond’s gadgets, villains and globe-trotting adventures. Joining the orchestra is the sensational Mandy Gaines, channeling Bond’s iconic vocalists—from Shirley Bassey and Gladys Knight to Adele, Tina Turner, Carly Simon and more—in a thrilling program featuring some exciting new big band arrangements created exclusively for these performances.

Doors open at 6pm for dinner service.

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The Cincinnati Contemporary Jazz Orchestra welcomes GRAMMY®-winning bassist, composer and arranger John Clayton for an extraordinary evening of big band jazz. A protégé of legendary bassist Ray Brown, Clayton has performed with Count Basie and Monty Alexander, served as principal bassist of the Amsterdam Philharmonic, and co-founded the powerhouse Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra. From Diana Krall and Paul McCartney to Queen Latifah and Yo-Yo Ma, Clayton has brought his unmistakable musicianship to some of the world’s greatest artists—and now he brings his sophistication, soul and irresistible swing to the CCJO stage.

Doors open at 6pm for dinner service.

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Hailed by Fred Hersch for her “gorgeous instrument, superb musicianship, and great taste,” jazz vocalist and songwriter Melissa Stylianou joins the Phil DeGreg Trio for an afternoon of songs exploring love and longing. Alongside Victor Young and Ned Washington’s “My Foolish Heart,” the program features beloved standards like Irving Berlin’s “Cheek to Cheek,” Jerome Kern and Dorothy Fields’ “The Way You Look Tonight,” and Lerner and Loewe’s “On the Street Where You Live.” Stylianou will also uncover lesser-known gems like “The Folks Who Live on the Hill” and “Remind Me,” backed by the tight-knit, swinging trio led by Cincinnati’s own Phil DeGreg.

A complimentary wine and cheese intermission is included with your ticket.

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Celebrate the towering legacy of Sonny Rollins, one of the most creative and influential improvisers in jazz history and the last great link to the bebop era. Chris Andrews takes up the tenor saxophone to bring Rollins’ iconic compositions—including “Airegin” and “St. Thomas”—to life, alongside songbook standards like “Just in Time” that Rollins transformed into vehicles for his legendary improvisations. It’s a celebration packed with hard-swinging rhythms, fearless improvisation and a big, bold tenor sound. 

A complimentary wine and cheese intermission is included with your ticket.

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For generations of Cincinnati jazz fans, Phil DeGreg has been a beloved fixture of the scene—and for good reason. A pianist, composer, bandleader and mentor whose career has taken him from the road with legends like Woody Herman and J.J. Johnson to more than 16 albums of his own, Phil has spent decades shaping the sound and spirit of Cincinnati jazz. Join the CCJO for our season-closing celebration, featuring brand-new big band arrangements of Phil’s music crafted by local writers and CCJO musicians, and experience the extraordinary catalog of one of the city’s true jazz treasures.

Doors open at 6pm for dinner service.

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