Charles Lloyd with James Francies, Larry Grenadier & Kweku Sumbry
April 22, 2027 @ 8:00 pm
Memorial Hall
Starting at $73.50
See Charles Lloyd with James Francies, Larry Grenadier & Kweku Sumbry at Memorial Hall on April 22.
Experience an unforgettable evening of jazz when legendary saxophonist Charles Lloyd takes the stage at Memorial Hall on April 22. Joining Lloyd are an exceptional lineup of musicians, including pianist James Francies, bassist Larry Grenadier, and drummer Kweku Sumbry, creating a powerful quartet that blends innovation, improvisation, and artistry. Don’t miss the opportunity to witness one of jazz’s most celebrated living masters alongside some of today’s most accomplished performers.
Longworth-Anderson Series pre-concert reception from 6:30-8 p.m. features live local music, curated bites from Ollie’s Trolley, slices from N.Y.P.D. Pizza, craft beer tastings from HighGrain Brewing Co., and grain-to-glass spirits from Northern Row Brewery & Distillery.
Tickets Charles Lloyd
Tickets to Charles Lloyd start at $73.50.
About Charles Lloyd
Charles Lloyd is a legendary jazz saxophonist, composer, and bandleader whose career has spanned more than six decades. A National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master and recipient of France’s Ordre Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres, he has remained one of jazz’s most innovative and influential voices. Lloyd achieved international acclaim in the 1960s with his groundbreaking quartet featuring pianist Keith Jarrett, blending post-bop, free jazz, rock, and world music. The group’s landmark album Forest Flower: Live at Monterey became one of the best-selling jazz recordings of its time. Throughout his career, Lloyd has earned numerous honors, including DownBeat Magazine’s Artist of the Year in both 1967 and 2023. In 2024, he received DownBeat’s rare Critics Poll quadruple crown, joining John Coltrane as the only artist to achieve the distinction.
Known for continually pushing creative boundaries, Lloyd has balanced periods of global acclaim with personal reflection and artistic renewal. After stepping away from the spotlight in 1970, he returned with a renewed focus that led to acclaimed recordings and collaborations with artists such as Jason Moran, Bill Frisell, Zakir Hussain, and Brian Blade. His work with ensembles including the New Quartet, Sangam, and the Marvels has produced some of the most celebrated jazz recordings of recent decades. Even into his eighties, Lloyd has maintained an active performance and recording schedule, releasing award-winning projects such as Tone Poem and The Sky Will Still Be There Tomorrow. His recent albums, including Figure in Blue and Sangam & Friends, reflect an artist whose creativity remains vibrant and forward-looking. Widely regarded as an elder statesman of jazz, Charles Lloyd continues to inspire audiences with his visionary musicianship and lifelong dedication to artistic exploration.
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About the Longworth-Anderson Series
Launched in early 2017 by the Cincinnati Memorial Hall Society, the Longworth-Anderson Series (LAS) features GRAMMY Award-winning and other nationally recognized performers and bands at beautiful, intimate Memorial Hall. This annual series showcases artists from a variety of contemporary music genres including Americana, bluegrass, blues, country, folk, gospel, hip hop, indie rock, jazz, pop, R&B, reggae, soul, and world music. Events that are part of the series provide an entire evening of
entertainment, including pre-concert receptions with live local music, light bites, and beer & wine
tastings from popular regional restaurants, craft beer brewers, and wine distributors.
Memorial Hall Venue Details
Parking
The most convenient parking option is directly across the street at the Washington Park Garage. Use the Cincy EZ Park App to pay for parking as appropriate. Take the Cincinnati METRO to the venue.
Accessibility
Memorial Hall’s basement, first floor, and second floor are fully accessible. The preferred method is to use the patron elevator located on the north side of the building, which can be accessed on the street level.
Additionally, the Annie W. and Elizabeth M. Anderson Theater is equipped with several wheelchair- and scooter-accessible seating locations. For additional information on accessible seating, please call the Box Office at 513-977-8838.
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