All That Jazz – Museum Exhibit
All That Jazz Exhibit by the Cincinnati Jazz Hall of Fame opens at the Kenedy Heights Art Center June 2 through August 24
Explore the evolution of Cincinnati’s rich and storied jazz through historical photos, memorabilia, and music with the All That Jazz Exhibit. This Cincinnati Jazz Hall of Fame Exhibit covers the roaring twenties Jazz Age through the Swing and Big Band Eras. Learn and explore how Cincy’s jazz scene gave birth to local and international stars through each decade.
Three events are scheduled to happen in conjunction with the exhibit, a free opening reception and two ticketed performances:
- The Opening Reception: Friday, June 2, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Free and open to the public with light refreshments served and music by Jazz at Dusk.
- An Evening of Jazz with the Mandy Gaines Quartet: Friday, June 2 at 7:30 p.m. Enjoy a lovely evening of jazz with the Mandy Gaines Quartet to celebrate the exhibit’s opening.
- Exclusive performance by the All-Star Jazz Quintet: Saturday, July 1 at 7:30 p.m. Enjoy an exceptional one-time performance of the All-Star Quintet featuring Cincinnati Jazz Hall of Fame inductee members.
Gallery Hours
Gallery Hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. and by appointment. Appointments can be made by calling (513) 631-4278.
Tickets
Both of the ticketed performances cost $10 to $40. Tickets are available on Eventbrite or by calling K.H.A.C. at (513) 631-4278.
Parking at the Kennedy Heights Art Center
Limited onsite parking is available, with additional street parking on nearby streets. Use the Cincy EZ Park App to pay for parking as appropriate.
Directions to the Kennedy Heights Art Center through Cincinnati Metro Bus Service are available.
Jazz at Dusk
Long-time friends Myles Twitty, Sam Breadon, Ziaire Sherman, And Joey Barnett founded Jazz at Dusk in high school. The group launched the band with help from the Cincinnati Jazz Hall of Fame. The band has grown to over seven members and actively performs across Cincinnati.
About the Mandy Quartet
The Mandy Gaines Quartet consists of vocalist Mandy Gaines, guitarist Brad Myers, bassist Chris Berg, and drummer Jim Leslie. Each member is a skilled musician with over 30 years of experience in each member. Each member promotes jazz and music outside the band by hosting lessons and workshops.
About the All-Star Jazz Quintet
The All-Star Jazz Quintet is comprised of Cincinnati Jazz Hall of Fame members. The 2017 inductees Art Gore and Marc Fields play the drums and trombone; the 2018 inductee Rick Van Matre plays the saxophone. In addition to these three, Mike Sharfe is on bass, and Wayne Yeager is on the piano.
About Cincinnati Jazz Hall of Fame
For over seven years, the Cincinnati Jazz Hall of Fame has worked to preserve, appreciate, and celebrate jazz as art. The mission of Cincinnati Jazz Hall of Fame is to build interest in jazz by promoting and honoring local artists. The organization offers local creative artists support scholarships, master classes for high school students, and weekly performance opportunities.
About Kenedy Heights Art Center
The Kennedy Heights Arts Center is housed in the former home of Lewis Kennedy. The historic, wood-frame building built in 1875 sits on 2.5 acres in the Kennedy Heights neighborhood of Cincinnati. When developers threatened to demolish the historic Kennedy Mansion, residents organized to save it, founding the Art Center in 2004.
The K.H.A.C. was founded to enhance the surrounding community and promote diversity through arts and cultural experiences. The Art Center has renovated the nearby community in nearly two decades of work by creating a nearby multi-use campus. The 10,300-square-foot satellite facility includes a multi-purpose performance and event venue, digital media lab, and artist studios.
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