Phil DeGreg Trio: Spring Can Really Hang You Up the Most

Thu, Apr 17

Phil DeGreg — piano Aaron Jacobs — bass TBA — drums On April 17, the Phil DeGreg Trio brings the spirit of the season to Caffè Vivace with Spring Can Really Hang You Up the Most, a night of jazz standards celebrating renewal, change, and the beauty of spring. With Phil DeGreg’s masterful touch on the piano, expect a set filled with lush harmonies, expressive melodies, and swing-infused energy. From the wistful title tune to the bright optimism of “Joy Spring” and the timeless elegance of “It Might as Well Be Spring,” this evening will take listeners on a journey through the sounds of the season. Don’t miss this chance to welcome spring with one of Cincinnati’s finest trios in an intimate, jazz-filled setting. Phil DeGreg is a Cincinnati-based pianist who has made his mark in jazz 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.