Caffe Vivace's Upcoming Shows

Alec G. Davis - tenor saxophone Gabriel Pimentel - trumpet Sophia Troyer - bass Alex Merk - drums The Davis/Pimentel Quartet explores the fire and intimacy of the chordless jazz quartet. Inspired by the classic collaborations of Stan Getz and Chet Baker, they blend bebop, lyricism, and bold interplay into a sound that’s both steeped in tradition and unmistakably their own. If the total amount of beverages purchased by the party does not meet the minimum, a $15 drink/food minimum is charged per person in the party, per set. 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.

Benny Benack III – trumpet Gabrielle Djenné – vocalist Jon Eschelman – piano George DeLancy – bass Alex Merk – drums Trumpeter/vocalist Benny Benack III returns to Caffe Vivace, this time with a little bit of Broadway flare joining him from NYC. Gabrielle Djenné (A Beautiful Noise) is right at home singing Jazz and classic soul, and this show highlights some of her favorite vocal influences. Etta James and Ella Fitzgerald share the billing, but this show covers everything from Betty Carter to Beyoncé. If the total amount of beverages purchased by the party does not meet the minimum, a $20 drink/food minimum is charged per person in the party, per set. 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.

Blind singer-songwriter and virtuoso guitarist Raul Midón continues to push musical boundaries with his latest album, Lost & Found (2024), a genre-blending mix of “smooth folk,” alt-pop, and jazz. As The New York Times writes, his music evokes “a fusion of Stevie Wonder, Bobby McFerrin, and José Feliciano.” Featuring ten original songs centered on themes of redemption and renewal, the album includes the uplifting single “Keep On Keeping On,” debuted on The Jennifer Hudson Show. Recorded with longtime collaborators Andrés Forero, Richard Hammond, and Federico Peña, and featuring co-writes with Mike Errico and Wayna, the project showcases Midón’s signature blend of lyrical depth, rhythmic vitality, and intricate guitar work—much of it crafted from his home studio. A two-time GRAMMY nominee, Midón has collaborated with legends including Herbie Hancock, Bill Withers, and Sting, and has performed with major orchestras and ensembles around the world. Continually evolving as both artist and producer, he remains one of the most distinctive and inspiring voices in contemporary music. If the total amount of beverages purchased by the party does not meet the minimum, a $20 drink/food minimum is charged per person in the party, per set. 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.

Scott Wojahn — vocalist Matt Harris — piano Aaron Jacobs — bass Join Scott and Matt for a night of mellow song exploration between friends who met in Los Angeles in 1990 and have collaborated ever since. Scott Wojahn, a 2018 California escapee, is a versatile composer, producer, studio musician, singer, and songwriter known for his intimate style, warmth, and humor. For 30 years, Scott created award-winning branded music for many of the most recognizable national and global companies, from Ford to AT&T, the US Army, and 12 seasons of American Idol, working with numerous recording artists, including Vince Gill, Buddy Guy, and Shawn Colvin. After a distinguished 45-year career in Los Angeles, Matt Harris has returned to Cincinnati. He initially rose to prominence through touring, writing, and recording alongside jazz icons Maynard Ferguson and Buddy Rich. For over three decades, Matt held the position of director of jazz studies at California State University, Northridge, while also teaching at Loyola and Chapman. Matt is celebrated as an active clinician, conductor, and composer, globally renowned, working with high schools, colleges, and professional bands worldwide. His compositions have garnered international recognition, with commissions from countries including Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Japan, China, Turkey, and various institutions in the United States. With a discography featuring six original music CDs and collaborations with prestigious orchestras like the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra and the Metropole Orchestra, Matt's versatility extends to commercial ventures, encompassing national jingles, recordings, and captivating live performances. If the total amount of beverages purchased by the party does not meet the minimum, a $15 drink/food minimum is charged per person in the party, per set. 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.

The Studio Big Band has been the home for Cincinnati’s finest musicians ever since drummer and leader Carmon DeLeone formed it back in 1967. Jazz greats like Jimmy McGary, Michael Moore, Tim Hagans, Steve Schmidt, Gordon Brisker, Lynn Seaton, Wilbert Longmire, and many more have been a part of the Studio Big Band, along with countless other Cincinnati Jazz Hall of Fame inductees. The band has performed with world-class jazz soloists like Clark Terry, Joe Williams, and Nancy Wilson. Its exceptional library of music features the compositions and arrangements of David Matthews, conductor and arranger for James Brown, Billy Joel, Paul Simon, Frank Sinatra, Julian Lennon, Nina Simone, Bonnie Raitt, and Paul McCartney. Carmon DeLeone, known as “Cincinnati’s Resident Conductor” and host of his long-running popular radio program “Sunday Morning Music Hall,” has not only conducted orchestras at New York’s Carnegie Hall and all over the world, but has been a drummer on recordings with James Brown, and in concerts with Phil Woods, Jack Sheldon, “Blue” Lou Marini, Dakota Staton, and Cal Collins. He has also toured with Henry Mancini, Alan Sherman, Juliet Prowse, and the New York State Theatre of Lincoln Center. A $15 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.