Phil DeGreg Trio: Beyond Jobim – The Wide World of Brazilian Music

Thu, Jan 02

Phil DeGreg — piano Aaron Jacobs — bass John Taylor — drums Join us at Caffè Vivace for an enchanting evening with the Phil DeGreg Trio as they present Beyond Jobim – The Wide World of Brazilian Music. This special performance dives deep into Brazilian music's rich and diverse landscape, moving beyond the beloved bossa nova sounds of Antonio Carlos Jobim. The trio will explore various Brazilian genres like samba, choro, and baião, bringing to life the vibrant rhythms, intricate melodies, and captivating harmonies that make this music so timeless and universally loved. Phil DeGreg is a Cincinnati-based pianist who has made his mark in the jazz world over the past four decades as a recording artist, composer, and pedagogue. He has toured with The Woody Herman Orchestra and performed with Randy Brecker, Ira Sullivan, Claudio Roditi, J.J. Johnson, Harry Allen, Conrad Herwig, and many others. He has released 12 albums as a leader. As an educator, Phil retired after 27 years as a Professor of Jazz Studies at the College-Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati. He continues to teach private students and master classes locally and worldwide and has taught with Jamey Aebersold Summer Jazz Workshops for 36 years. 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 resale your seats with no refund. Tickets for this performance are non-refundable. If you cannot attend, a one-time transfer to a future show of equal value will be accepted.