Caffè Vivace - Cincinnati, OH

09/07/2026

This Week at Caffè Vivace!

Make room for live music this week! Chordless jazz, original big-band writing, and organ-driven funk lead into a weekend with trumpeter Adam O’Farrill’s ELEPHANT and vocalist Tyreek McDole.

Tue, Sep 8: Brent Gallaher Chordless Quartet
Wed, Sep 9: Original Farm League Big Band
Thu, Sep 10: Hydrophonics
Fri, Sep 11: Adam O’Farrill’s ELEPHANT
Sat, Sep 12: Tyreek McDole

Location: 975 E McMillan St, Cincinnati, OH 45206

Reserve your seats & learn more at tickets.caffevivace.com

Bring a friend, settle in, and share a night of music with us!

09/03/2026

🎺 ALEX NORRIS & THE CINCINNATI TRUMPET SUMMIT 🎺

Sparks are going to fly at Caffè Vivace as acclaimed NYC trumpeter Alex Norris joins forces with four of Cincinnati’s finest trumpet talents—Scott Belck, Michael Mavridoglou, John Zappa, and Eric Lechliter—for an explosive night of high-energy, hard-swinging jazz!

With five trumpets sharing the stage alongside a powerhouse rhythm section featuring Sergio Pamies (piano), Aaron Jacobs (bass), and John Taylor (drums), expect fiery solos, rich ensemble passages, and unforgettable musical exchanges.

📅 Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026
⏰ Showtime: 7:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets: $23–$33 per person (On sale Thursday, Sep 3, 2026 @ 11:00 AM)
📍 Location: Caffè Vivace, 975 E McMillan St, Cincinnati, OH 45206

🔗 Reserve & Info: https://tickets.caffevivace.com/shows/12941/2026-11-12?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=announcement_post&utm_campaign=fb_announcement_alex_norris_and_the_cincinnati_trumpet_summit_11_12_2026

09/02/2026

🎺 MARQUIS HILL QUARTET LIVE AT CAFFÈ VIVACE 🎷

Join us for an incredible night of modern jazz as internationally acclaimed trumpeter, composer, and bandleader Marquis Hill takes our stage! Masterfully blending jazz, hip-hop, R&B, and neo-soul, Hill and his stellar quartet bring their tour to Cincinnati for two sets.

We are proud to present this performance as part of the Midwest Jazz Collective (MJC) tour, a consortium of leading jazz clubs and presenters dedicated to advancing and preserving great American music across the region.

📅 Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
⏰ Showtimes: 7:00 PM & 9:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets: $43–$53 (On sale Wednesday, Sep 2, 2026 @ 11:00 AM)
📍 Location: Caffè Vivace, 975 E McMillan St, Cincinnati, OH 45206

Featured Lineup:
• Marquis Hill – Trumpet
• Emmanuel Michael – Guitar
• Junius Paul – Bass
• Jonathan Pinson – Drums

Seats will fill up fast—mark your calendar and reserve your spot!

🔗 Tickets & Details: https://tickets.caffevivace.com/shows/12959/2026-11-07?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=announcement_post&utm_campaign=fb_announcement_marquis_hill_quartet_11_07_2026

08/31/2026

Get a taste of what's coming to the stage this Friday! 🎺✨

Here is a quick clip of the Skylar Tang Quartet live at The Jazz Gallery in NYC playing "To Cross the Creek." If you want to experience incredible contemporary jazz up close, you won't want to miss them this weekend.

Grab your tickets now and join us for an incredible night of live music, great drinks, and unbeatable atmosphere!

🎟️Get Tickets Here https://tickets.caffevivace.com/venue/shows/11733

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCp9zZfaaTc

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08/31/2026

This Week at Caffè Vivace!
September begins with five nights of live jazz—from Blue Note classics and Cincinnati big-band tradition to original hard bop, hottest young groundbreaking artists, and a complete tribute to Study in Brown.

Tue, Sep 1: Jeremy Long Quartet (Blue Note Classics & Earth Tones)
Wed, Sep 2: Blue Wisp Big Band
Thu, Sep 3: Greg Chako — CD Release Concert — Hard Bop: For the Record
Fri, Sep 4: Skylar Tang Quartet
Sat, Sep 5: Eric Lechliter Quintet (The Complete Study in Brown)

Location: 975 E McMillan St, Cincinnati, OH 45206

Reserve your seats & learn more at tickets.caffevivace.com

We look forward to sharing another week of live music with you!

08/27/2026

🎄 Just announced! 🎶
Celebrate the season with acclaimed jazz vocalist Jonathan Karrant and the Steve Schmidt Trio at Caffè Vivace on Friday, December 11, 2026.

Choose from two performances:
🕖 7:00 PM
🕘 9:00 PM

Tickets go on sale Thursday, August 27 at 11:00 AM ET. Prices range from $28–$43.

Jonathan Karrant — vocals
Steve Schmidt — piano
Justin Dawson — bass
Jim Leslie — drums

Enjoy beloved holiday classics, selections from Jonathan’s acclaimed Christmas Wish album, and more—all delivered with warmth, swing, and plenty of holiday spirit.

🎟️ Tickets: https://tickets.caffevivace.com/shows/12896/2026-12-11?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=announcement_post&utm_campaign=fb_announcement_jonathan_karrant_classic_holiday_songs_12_11_2026

08/24/2026

This Week at Caffè Vivace!

We’ve got five nights of live music coming your way, from spirited New Orleans jazz and a storied Cincinnati big band to bold chordless interplay, deep jazz-funk grooves, and late-night sophistication.

Tue, Aug 25: Scott Belck's Limehouse Ramblers
Wed, Aug 26: Carmon DeLeone and The Studio Big Band
Thu, Aug 27: Davis/Pimentel Quartet
Fri, Aug 28: Mike Clark Organ Trio w/Rob Dixon
Sat, Aug 29: Camille Saba Smith Quartet (THE PEARL LOUNGE)

Location: 975 E McMillan St, Cincinnati, OH 45206

Reserve your seats & learn more at tickets.caffevivace.com

See you this week!

08/20/2026

ANNOUNCEMENT: SEAN MASON TRIO AT CAFFÈ VIVACE

We are absolutely thrilled to host the visionary, Grammy-nominated pianist Sean Mason and his extraordinary trio for an unforgettable evening of live jazz!

Performance Date & Times: Friday, November 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM & 9:00 PM

Trio Members:
Sean Mason – Piano
Felix Moseholm – Bass
Domo Branch – Drums

Location: Caffè Vivace, 975 E. McMillan St., Cincinnati, OH 45206

Tickets Go On Sale: Thursday, August 20 at 11:00 AM🎟️
Get your tickets here: https://tickets.caffevivace.com/shows/12833/2026-11-20?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=announcement_post&utm_campaign=fb_announcement_sean_mason_trio_11_20_2026