Enjoy Jazz at the Memo at Memorial Hall from November through April. Enjoy Jazz at the Park at Washington Park beginning in May.
The weekly jazz concerts at Jazz at the Memo and Jazz at the Park feature some of the finest musicians in Cincinnati’s thriving jazz scene. Local and regional jazz acts perform different styles of Jazz, such as traditional, swing, Latin, funk, fusion, soul, and more.
Need more Jazz? Check out our list of Cincinnati Jazz Concerts and Venues.
2026 Dates and Lineup for Jazz at the Park
Jazz at the Memo moves outside in May for Jazz at the Park at Washington Park every Monday at 6 p.m.
Jordan Pollard Trio
October 5 | 6 p.m.
Washington Park (OTR)
Queen City Cabaret
October 12 | 6 p.m.
Washington Park (OTR)
Daniel Bennett & the Dirty Shirleys
October 19 | 6 p.m.
Washington Park (OTR)
Dixie Karas
October 26 | 6 p.m.
Washington Park (OTR)
2026-27 Dates and Lineup for Jazz at the Memo
Beginning in November, Jazz in the Park moves indoors across the street to Memorial Hall for Jazz at the Memo every Monday at 7 p.m.
The Compositions of Harry Connick, Jr., feat. Jordan Pollard Trio
November 2, 7 p.m.
Memorial Hall (OTR)
$13
The Jordan Pollard Trio set their autumn sights on the work of Harry Connick, Jr. The acclaimed pianist, vocalist, actor and big band leader has composed original music his entire career, and this trio with help from special guest Josh Kline can’t wait to dig into his quirky and very swinging style.
The Jazz & Blues Side of Chuck Brown, feat. Mike Wade
November 9, 7 p.m.
Memorial Hall (OTR)
$13
Chuck Brown is well known for the driving Go-Go beats and heavy percussion in his songs and live performances. People who really know Chuck Brown, however, know that he was an incredible blues and jazz lover. Fortunately, he recorded quite a bit of music showing his love for the two.
Cool and Hot – The Singers and Songs that Inspire Me, feat. Pamela Mallory
November 16, 7 p.m.
Memorial Hall (OTR)
$13
Pamela Mallory pays homage to the artists who have inspired her career, including Carmen McRae, Helen Merrill, Johnny Mercer, Mark Murphy, Ella the Great, Jobim, The Beatles, Paul Simon, Earnestine Anderson and more. To the stars and beyond!
An Evening with National Guitars
November 23, 7 p.m.
Memorial Hall (OTR)
$13
Experience a concert built around four vintage National resonator instruments that have been professionally restored to their original playing and sounding condition by their owner, Bill Hulsizer. Six celebrated Cincinnati guitarists take turns with a rhythm section throughout the night, rotating solos, duos and small combinations that let each instrument speak in a different setting.
Christmas with the Rat Pack, featuring Old Green Eyes
November 30, 7 p.m.
Memorial Hall (OTR)
$13
Dan Radank, a.k.a. Old Green Eyes, and his quartet bring you Christmas with The Rat Pack. Come enjoy the holiday classics of Frank, Dean, and Sammy in the swingin’ style of a Cincinnati crooner.
Mandy Wishes You a Swinging Christmas
December 7, 7 p.m.
Memorial Hall (OTR)
$13
Celebrate the swinging sounds of the season with world famous vocalist Mandy Gaines backed by the Eric Lechliter quartet. Holiday classics including arrangements from Ella Fitzgerald’s classic 1960 album “Ella Wishes You a Swinging Christmas” are sure to put you in moods both holly and jolly.
The Phil DeGreg Trio plays “A Charlie Brown Christmas”
December 14 & 15, 7 p.m.
Memorial Hall (OTR)
$13
The Phil DeGreg Trio returns to Memorial Hall to present Vince Guaraldi’s iconic soundtrack to the beloved television program. The program will also include unique versions of other classic holiday songs to help everyone feel the spirit of the season.
Noisepolice presents Jazz Renderings on the Modern Christmas
December 21, 7 p.m.
Memorial Hall (OTR)
$13
The band’s holiday season entry will feature new interpretations and improvisations of spirited holiday favorites heard on the radio today.
Swingin’ the Blues and Hard Bop, feat. Five Little Bears
January 4, 7 p.m.
Memorial Hall (OTR)
$13
Usher in a new year of jazz as veterans of the scene explore the hard bop genre of the 1950s and 1960s. Hard swinging, blues-infused and hip as can be.
From Gilberto to Gismonti: Estrada do Sol Celebrates Great Brazilian Composers
January 11, 7 p.m.
Memorial Hall (OTR)
$13
Explores the depths of Brazilian music, celebrating well-known and lesser-known composers spanning decades. This concert will feature styles ranging from choro to samba, bossa nova to MPB.
Ron Jones Quartet presents the Mount Rushmore of Jazz Artists
January 18, 7 p.m.
Memorial Hall (OTR)
$13
Ron and his quartet pay tribute to eight jazz musicians considered to be the great historical innovators and trendsetters of the medium: Armstrong, Bird, Miles, Dizzy, Ellington, Coltrane, Monk and Billie Holiday.
Brad Myers’ Love of Country Jazz Quintet: Cowboy Bossa Nova
January 25, 7 p.m.
Memorial Hall (OTR)
$13
An “open marriage” between the classic country and western swing songwriting of Hank Williams, Bob Wills, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard and more; and the Brazilian rhythms and deeply lyrical compositions of Antonio Carlos Jobim.
Rick VanMatre and the No Rules Quintet
February 1, 7 p.m.
Memorial Hall (OTR)
$13
Discover why Rick VanMatre’s compositions and improvisations break the rules as the quintet presents the unexpected, both powerful and sensitive. The quintet will perform tunes from its recent YouTube video releases.
An Evening with Mambo Combo – A Latin Jazz Experience
February 8, 7 p.m.
Memorial Hall (OTR)
$13
Celebrating the classic mambo, Latin jazz and cha-cha of Tito Puente, Cal Tjader, Poncho Sanchez and Mark Levine, Mambo Combo has its compass set toward Cuba. Stocked with an all-star cast of Cincinnati-area musicians from the bands Tropicoso, ZUMBA, Mambo Diablo, Salsa Renegades and the Blue Wisp Big Band, Mambo Combo has also adapted a roster of compelling American jazz standards into the Latin jazz idiom.
A Tribute to the Trumpet Kings, feat. Now Hear This
February 15, 7 p.m.
Memorial Hall (OTR)
$13
An ensemble of the region’s top artists reimagines compositions by jazz greats, taking listeners on a journey through the fertile fields of world beat, funk and exploratory jazz music. Their performances are always organic and groovy!
The Music of Oliver Nelson and Charles Lloyd, feat. Marc Fields
February 22, 7 p.m.
Memorial Hall (OTR)
$13
After discovering them in his high school years, longtime Jazz at the Memo contributor Marc Fields’ life was changed forever. The celebrated Queen City trombonist pays homage to wind player and composer Oliver Nelson and NEA Jazz Master Charles Lloyd.
“Jay & Kai Quintet” Rewind, feat. Carmon DeLeone’s Studio Jazz Quintet
March 1, 7 p.m.
Memorial Hall (OTR)
$13
After discovering them in his high school years, longtime Jazz at the Memo contributor Marc Fields’ life was changed forever. The celebrated Queen City trombonist pays homage to wind player and composer Oliver Nelson and NEA Jazz Master Charles Lloyd.
Keigo Hirakawa Quartet
March 8, 7 p.m.
Memorial Hall (OTR)
$13
Keigo Hirakawa Quartet is well-known throughout the Midwest for their willingness to be musically spontaneous on stage, exploring original compositions and redefining jazz standards to make it their own. Sought after for his articulate use of harmonic and rhythmic vocabulary and his leadership style on the bandstand, Hirakawa can be heard throughout the US and internationally.
Trophy Hunters, feat. Emily Grace Jordan
March 15, 7 p.m.
Memorial Hall (OTR)
$13
Join longtime Jazz at the Memo mainstay Emily Grace Jordan as she returns to Cincinnati with a celebration of star-studded nominees and winners arranged for jazz quartet.
An Evening with Spherical Agenda
March 22, 7 p.m.
Memorial Hall (OTR)
$13
Spherical Agenda performances are truly unique, exciting musical experiences. Featuring over two albums-worth of original compositions, they bridge the gap between classic fusion and the modern musical era in ways unique among contemporary artists.
The Music of Wes Montgomery, feat. The Carlos Vargas Quartet
March 29, 7 p.m.
Memorial Hall (OTR)
$13
Known for his intimate and faithful tributes to his jazz heroes, guitarist Carlos Vargas and his top-notch quartet pay tribute to the legendary Wes Montgomery.
Paris in the Spring, feat. The Faux Frenchmen
April 5, 7 p.m.
Memorial Hall (OTR)
$13
The Faux Frenchmen return for what has become an annual Memorial Hall event, combining their own original compositions with their interpretations of classic Parisian Jazz, ca.1934-39.
Where Jazz Meets Blues, with Ricky Nye Inc.
April 19, 7 p.m.
Memorial Hall (OTR)
$13
Memorial Hall favorite Ricky Nye and his band honor the back-in-the-day music coming out of Kansas City and St. Louis: two cities that reflect the sound that happens when blues and jazz holds hands. A fun-filled evening featuring some very special guests.
Dixie Karas – Tribute to Three Decades of Vocal Royalty
April 26, 7 p.m.
Memorial Hall (OTR)
$13
Queen City grand dame and Jazz at the Memo favorite Dixie Karas pays homage to her musical heroes, including Tina Turner, Barbara Streisand, Bette Midler, Gladys Knight, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston and more.
Venue Details
Parking
Near Washington Park and Memorial Hall is a 450-space underground garage, surface lots, and on-street parking. Use the Cincy EZ Park App to pay for parking as appropriate. Arrive using Cincinnati METRO.
Concessions
The Sherwin-Williams Porch will be open for Jazz at the Park and serve Coca-Cola products, wine, beer, hard seltzers, and specialty drinks.
Washington Park Rules
No outside alcohol is permitted in the park. Bags and coolers are subject to search. Those bringing in outside alcohol may be ticketed for open containers.
Weather Policy
Events are rain or shine; however, in the event of severe weather or heavy rain, an event may be canceled. All event cancellations will be posted on Facebook, usually approximately an hour before the start time, as the weather changes quickly.
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