Jazz Vivace has announced its 2024 Fallin' For Jazz series, a season of extraordinary performances featuring 14 national jazz acts. The series kicks off on September 20 with the acclaimed trumpeter/vocalist Benny Benack III performing with the Phil DeGreg Trio and concludes with back-to-back performances by renowned tenor saxophonist Joshua Redman on November 24 and November 25.
All performances will be held at Caffè Vivace, Cincinnati's premier destination for live jazz , located at 975 East McMillan Street in the heart of Walnut Hills. The intimate venue offers the perfect setting to experience live jazz in an up-close and personal atmosphere.
This year's lineup spans a wide range of styles and includes some of the most celebrated names in Jazz.
- Benny Benack III w/Phil DeGreg Trio – Opening night, September 20
- Marquis Hill – September 21
- Terrel Stafford Quintet – September 24
- Joe Alterman Trio – October 4
- Ben Wendel Group – October 5
- Jeremy Pelt Quintet – October 10
- Richard Cortez Quartet – October 25
- Ethan Iverson Trio – October 31
- Chuck Owen’s ReSurgence – November 2
- Emmet Cohen Trio – November 4
- G. Thomas Allen Quintet – November 9
- Nduduzo Makhathini Trio – November 13
- Peter Bernstein w/Steve Schmidt Trio – November 16
- Joshua Redman Quartet – Series finale - November 24 & 25
Jazz Vivace, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is proud to support and promote jazz in the community, creating an environment where audiences can enjoy top-tier performances by world-class musicians.
“Join us for an unforgettable Fall season of extraordinary performances,” said Jazz Vivace Artistic Director Brent Gallaher. “Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the genre, this series promises improvisational brilliance and captivating energy that will have you falling in love with jazz all over again.”
Jazz Vivace is a nonprofit organization dedicated to presenting performances by internationally recognized jazz artists for Cincinnati area residents. We work to foreground Cincinnati as a city that attracts international jazz acts, produces internationally recognized artists, and is home to artists who play at a global level.
For tickets and more information, visit caffevivace.com and jazzvivace.org.