Caffe Vivace's Upcoming Shows

Featuring: Matt McAlister on Drums and percussion, Aaron Jacobs on Bass, Nick Fryer on Pedal Steel Guitar, special guest Paul Patterson on Fiddle, and Brad Myers on Guitar and Vocals. After a sold out debut performance, The Love of Country Jazz Quintet is BACK at Caffe Vivace! Cincinnati Jazz Guitarist and vocalist Brad Myers aka Tex Message presents his new project, The Love of Country Jazz Quintet as an open marriage, of sorts, between Classic Country & Western Swing songwriting and Brazilian Rhythms and deep compositions of Antonio Carlos Jobim. Seen through the filter of jazz improvisers, these tunes are re-imagined in a way which proves that timeless classic songs are not beholden to the limits of genre and a good song is a good song. Period. Hank Williams, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard and more meet Antonio Carlos Jobim in Cowboy Bossa Nova: Old Country with a New Flair. Brad Myers, as a guitarist, he is known to be a musical shape shifter, of sorts, moving between gigs accompanying Mandy Gaines, swinging with the Cincinnati Contemporary Jazz Orchestra, getting funky with Steve Schmidt’s Organ Trio and John Zappa’s Now Hear This, or deep musical conversations with Michael Sharfe and an array of Cincinnati’s best drummers in the Sanguinaria Trio. He also is part of Tinfoil Hat Cowboys: A Country Western Conspiracy, Aja: a Tribute to the Music of Steely Dan, Joe’s Truck Stop, The Hiders, and Ray’s Music Exchange. He also teaches at UC’s College Conservatory of Music and the CCM Prep Jazz Department. Important Notices: If you do not check in by 15 minutes into the start of the set, we reserve the right to resale your seats with no refund. Tickets for this performance are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend, a one-time transfer to a future show of equal value will be accepted. The transfer must be requested 24 hours before the start of the performance.

Walfredo Reyes Jr. — drums and percussion Steve Weingart – keyboards Matt Wiles – bass Walfredo is the current drummer for the legendary band Chicago. He has been a recording and touring percussionist and drummer with artists such as Santana, Steve Winwood, Robbie Robertson, Lindsey Buckingham, Joe Sample, Sergio Mendes, and many more. With the trio, he infuses many music styles, funky grooves, and melodies of songs we love. A $15 food/drink minimum is charged per person in the party, per set, if the total for beverages purchased by the party does not meet the minimum. Important Notices: If you do not check in by 15 minutes into the start of the set, we reserve the right to resale your seats with no refund. Tickets for this performance are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend, a one-time transfer to a future show of equal value will be accepted. The transfer must be requested 24 hours before the start of the performance.

Dan Wilson — guitar Clifford Barnes — Hammond organ Dave Throckmorton — drums Growing up in Akron, Ohio, Dan Wilson spent the majority of his youth within the church community, where his musical path began. Traces of his major guitar influences – including Wes Montgomery, Charlie Christian, Joe Pass, and George Benson, to name a few – can be discerned through his playing. Still, his musical identity has been shaped by a diverse range of influences, including gospel and blues, as well as traditional jazz, hip-hop, and horn players such as Sonny Rollins and Joe Henderson. After graduating from Hiram College, Wilson made his recording debut with pianist Joe McBride. He performed to worldwide acclaim with Joey DeFrancesco and Christian McBride’s Tip City, eventually recording his debut as a leader, To Whom It May Concern. Wilson has had the honor of sharing the stage with jazz greats including Eric Marienthal, Russell Malone, Les McCann, René Marie, Jeff Hamilton, David Sanborn, and Dave Stryker. He also teaches jazz guitar and music theory through private lessons. Wilson’s career took him on an exploratory journey into foundations laid down by the guitar/organ tradition, eventually leading to an invitation to perform with jazz great Joey DeFrancesco’s trio quartet, with which Wilson went on to earn a GRAMMY® Award nomination with for DeFrancesco’s Project Freedom album (Mack Avenue Records, 2017). This collaboration enabled the guitarist to infuse his style into the musical prowess and respect that DeFrancesco had earned throughout his career. Wilson had been playing with DeFrancesco for a few years when he met bassist, composer, arranger, Christian McBride. From there, Wilson went on to tour with McBride’s trio Tip City, eventually leading McBride to serve as producer on "Vessels of Wood and Earth" and release the album on his newly formed imprint Brother Mister Productions through Mack Avenue Music Group. A $20 drink/food minimum is charged per person in the party, per set, if the total for beverages purchased by the party does not meet the minimum. Important Notices: If you do not check in by 15 minutes into the start of the set, we reserve the right to resell your seats with no refund. Tickets for this performance are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend, a one-time transfer to a future show of equal value will be accepted. The transfer must be requested 24 hours before the start of the performance.

Emmet Cohen is a leading jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader known for his virtuosity, deep swing, and commitment to jazz tradition and innovation. A prodigy who began studying piano at age three, he has become a central figure in contemporary jazz, praised for both his artistry and vision. During the 2020 lockdown, Cohen created Live From Emmet’s Place, a widely acclaimed livestream series that has garnered over 100 million views and evolved into a global platform connecting generations of jazz artists. A Mack Avenue recording artist, his recent releases include Future Stride, Uptown in Orbit, Vibe Provider, and Universal Truth. Cohen has performed worldwide at venues such as the Village Vanguard, Birdland, and Carnegie Hall, and has collaborated with artists including Christian McBride, Joshua Redman, and Samara Joy. Winner of the 2019 American Piano Awards and DownBeat’s 2025 Pianist of the Year, he continues to shape the future of jazz while honoring its rich legacy. Emmet Cohen - piano Philip Norris - bass Joe Farnsworth - drums A $20 drink/food minimum is charged per person in the party, per set, if the total for beverages purchased by the party does not meet the minimum. Important Notices: If you do not check in by 15 minutes into the start of the set, we reserve the right to resale your seats with no refund. Tickets for this performance are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend, a one-time transfer to a future show of equal value will be accepted. The transfer must be requested 24 hours before the start of the performance.