Caffè Vivace - Cincinnati, OH

09/28/2026

This Week at Caffè Vivace!

Five nights of live jazz, blues, and soul in Walnut Hills—from rising local big-band voices to two special evenings with pianist/vocalist Ben Levin and Grammy-nominated vocalist Candice Ivory.

Tue, Sep 29: Merk/Troyer Quartet Featuring Ben Tweedt (Family Ties, Originals & Reimagined Standards)
Wed, Sep 30: After The Break Big Band (The Next Generation of Large-Ensemble Jazz)
Thu, Oct 1: Mandy Gaines and Steve Schmidt (Vocals & Piano)
Fri, Oct 2: Ben Levin and Candice Ivory (Original Songs & Traditional Favorites)
Sat, Oct 3: The Ben Levin Quartet Featuring Candice Ivory (Blues, Jazz & Avant Soul)

Join us at Caffè Vivace, 975 E. McMillan St., Cincinnati. Get tickets on our web site caffevivace dot com.

09/24/2026

🎄 Get Ready for A Jazzy Christmas at Caffè Vivace! 🎷✨

Celebrate the holiday season with the Bryan Eng Trio: A Jazzy Christmas on Tuesday, December 15! Join dynamic pianist and singer Bryan Eng for an unforgettable evening of winter classics, holiday cheer, and world-class jazz.

🗓 Show Date: Tuesday, Dec 15, 2026 (Sets at 7:00 PM & 9:00 PM)

🎟 Tickets On Sale: Thursday, Sep 24, 2026 @ 11:00 AM
https://tickets.caffevivace.com/shows/13172/2026-12-15?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=announcement_post&utm_campaign=fb_announcement_bryan_eng_trio_a_jazzy_christmas_12_15_2026

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

Mark your calendars—tickets go fast! Grab yours on the Caffè Vivace website starting September 24th! 🥂🎶

09/23/2026

🎉 Celebrate a Jazz Legend: Jim Anderson’s 80th Birthday Jazz Bash! 🎷🎂

Join us for an incredible evening honoring bassist, composer, and Cincinnati Jazz Hall of Famer Jim Anderson! He will be joined by an extraordinary quintet—featuring Bill Pierce, Lewis Nash, Craig Bailey, and Steve Allee—for an unforgettable night of straight-ahead jazz.

🗓 Show Date: Saturday, Dec 5, 2026 (Sets at 7:00 PM & 9:00 PM)

🎟 Tickets On Sale: Wednesday, Sep 23, 2026 @ 11:00 AM
https://tickets.caffevivace.com/shows/13227/2026-12-05?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=announcement_post&utm_campaign=fb_announcement_jim_anderson_s_80th_birthday_jazz_bash_12_05_2026

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

Don't miss out on this milestone celebration—get your tickets starting tomorrow on the Caffè Vivace website! 🥂🎶

09/20/2026

This Week at Caffè Vivace!

Four remarkable nights celebrate artists who keep jazz moving forward: Gregory Tardy honors John Coltrane at 100, Nate Smith brings his quartet to the room, the Lovell Bradford Trio explores the music of Mulgrew Miller, and Javon Jackson reimagines the songs of Bob Dylan.

Wed, Sep 23: Gregory Tardy with the Dan Karlsberg Trio (John Coltrane at 100)
Thu, Sep 24: Nate Smith
Fri, Sep 25: The Lovell Bradford Trio (Celebrates Mulgrew Miller)
Sat, Sep 26: Javon Jackson (Jackson Plays Dylan)

Location: 975 E McMillan St, Cincinnati, OH 45206

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

We look forward to sharing the music with you!

09/14/2026

This Week at Caffè Vivace!

Five nights of live music bring together singular vocalists, Cincinnati big-band tradition, hard-swinging favorites, and a special evening celebrating James Clark through jazz and community.

Tue, Sep 15: LUCÍA
Wed, Sep 16: Blue Wisp Big Band
Thu, Sep 17: The Five Little Bears
Fri, Sep 18: Joe Alterman Trio (First Annual James Clark Memorial Birthday Concert)
Sat, Sep 19: Ann Hampton Callaway (Here’s To Life)

Location: 975 E McMillan St, Cincinnati, OH 45206

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

We’d love to share a night of music with you!

09/13/2026

Don't miss out this Tues, Sep 15! LUCÍA returns to Caffè Vivace. 2022 winner of the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition, LUCÍA's soulful vocal interpretations bridge the gaps between jazz, latin, and pop music.

Lucía - vocalist
Gabriel Chakarji - piano

tickets: https://tickets.caffevivace.com/shows/7883/2026-09-15?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=push_post&utm_campaign=fb_push_luc_a_09_15_2026

https://youtu.be/1u3_CvlXvj0?si=M6K4dFtI4hXFo0R7&t=291

Line-Up: Lucía Gutiérrez Rebolloso (voc), Antonio Mazzei (p), Horac...

09/10/2026

🚨 JUST ANNOUNCED 🚨

Genevieve Artadi is coming to Caffè Vivace!

Join us on Monday, November 30 for two incredible sets featuring:
🎤 Genevieve Artadi – Vocals
🎹 Chiquita Magic – Synths
🥁 Louis Cole – Drums

🗓 Monday, Nov 30, 2026
⏰ Sets at 7:00 PM & 9:00 PM
🎟 Tickets on sale: Friday, September 11 @ 11:00 AM

https://tickets.caffevivace.com/shows/13039/2026-11-30?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=announcement_post&utm_campaign=fb_announcement_genevieve_artadi_11_30_2026

Don't miss an unforgettable night of complex, playful jazz fusion and high-energy performance. Set a reminder—tickets will go fast! 🎷✨

09/09/2026

🎷 Exciting news, jazz lovers! 🎷

Tickets for A Swingin’ Holiday with the Sarah Hanahan Quartet go on sale September 9th, at 11:00 AM! 🎟️✨

Join us at Caffè Vivace on Thursday, December 3rd for an unforgettable festive evening of soulful, swinging jazz. Acclaimed NYC alto saxophonist Sarah Hanahan and her quartet will be bringing a dynamic mix of original music, beloved jazz standards, and holiday favorites inspired by Vince Guaraldi, John Coltrane, Ella Fitzgerald, and more.

🗓️ Date: Thursday, Dec 3, 2026
⏰ Showtimes: 7:00 PM & 9:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets: On sale Wed, Sep 9 @ 11:00 AM

Don't wait—set your reminders so you can grab your seats before they sell out! 🥂🎄

👉 Get your tickets here: https://tickets.caffevivace.com/shows/12939/2026-12-03?utm_source=email&utm_medium=email_announcement&utm_campaign=email_announcement_a_swingin_holiday_with_the_sarah_hanahan_quartet_12_03_2026