Sophia Troyer Quartet — Too Darn Hot: The Music of Cole Porter

Tue, Aug 12

Sophia Troyer - vocals/bass Kaleb Swedlund - tenor saxophone/clarinet Chris Caporale - piano Alex Merk - drums Step back in time with the Sophia Troyer Quartet for an evening of timeless elegance, sultry rhythms, and sophisticated charm as they celebrate the legendary Cole Porter. Known for his witty lyrics, unforgettable melodies, and unmatched contribution to the Great American Songbook, Porter’s music comes alive in this intimate and heartfelt tribute. From romantic ballads like “So in Love” to playful favorites like “Let’s Do It (Let’s Fall in Love)” and “Too Darn Hot,” the Quartet brings their own modern flair and jazz sensibility to these beloved classics. Join us for a night of pure musical magic, as Sophia Troyer’s warm vocals and the ensemble’s dynamic arrangements transport you to a golden era of song. Sophia Troyer graduated from the School for Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA) in Cincinnati, Ohio. She is studying at the University of Cincinnati- College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) in their jazz studies program, focusing on upright bass. Sophia recently won first prize in the Vocal Division of the 2023 Cincinnati Arts Association’s Overture Awards at the Aronoff Center. Chris Caporale is a Cincinnati-based jazz pianist and educator at Xavier University and Northern Kentucky University. He graduated from CCM in 2022. His performance accolades include being the Yamaha prize winner and a finalist in the 2022 American Jazz Pianist Competition and receiving an honorable mention for piano at Jazz At Lincoln Center’s 2022 Jack Rudin competition. Alex Merk is a drummer, pianist, composer, and educator who has lived in Cincinnati his whole life. He recently graduated from CCM and won Downbeat Magazine's Outstanding Undergraduate Composition for Small Ensemble in 2024. Kaleb Swedlund is a native of Dayton, Ohio, and is a rising star in the Cincinnati jazz scene. As a recent Jazz Studies graduate from the University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music, Kaleb infuses each note with his passion and skill, performing in big bands and smaller groups throughout town. 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.