Free Jazz Concerts at the Main Library in April

Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month at the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County! Catch a free jazz concert at the Main Library each Saturday in April, and then browse a collection of jazz related books, recordings, play-a-longs and other materials on display in the Popular Library Reading Lounge at the Main Library.

The Jazz Appreciation Month concerts are made possible by a generous donation from internationally known saxophonist and authority on jazz education Jamey Aebersold. Mr. Aebersold, who also underwrites the Library’s Jazz of the Month Club, is one of the most significant innovators in jazz education. A strong believer in the role of improvisation in education, he has been a driving force in America’s native art form and continues to kindle the fires of musical imagination in those with whom he comes in contact.

The Public Library owns an extensive collection of Jamey Aebersold Play-A-Longs, which gives people the opportunity to practice their playing with accompaniment by some of the world's greateast jazz musicians. For information, call 369-6900 or check the Library’s website at www.CincinnatiLibrary.org.

Jazz Appreciation Month Concerts @ the Main Library, Saturdays in April at 2:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 3 · Popular Library Reading Lounge
Garin Webb Trio
Actively involved in the Tri-state arts scene for over fifteen years, the Garin Webb Trio consists of saxophone, guitar, and acoustic bass.

Saturday, April 10 · Popular Library Reading Lounge
Marc Fields Trio
After touring with Ray Charles, Marc Fields returned home to Cincinnati in 1994, where he took a position as adjunct professor of jazz trombone and combos at his alma mater, the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. He challenges his students to understand the great qualities of the trombone. He lives in Madisonville.

April 17 · Atrium Reading Garden Lounge
Jazz of the Month Club Concert: Rick VanMatre Quintet
This Jazz of the Month Club Concert features saxophonist Rick VanMatre, Director of Jazz Studies at UC’s College-Conservatory of Music. His quintet will perform famous songs from the jazz repertoire as well as his own compositions. VanMatre has presented concerts internationally, and local audiences know him as the producer and conductor of the popular CCM Jazz Concert Series and his recordings with the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra. He lives in Clifton.

Saturday, April 24 · Popular Library Reading Lounge
David Ridenour Duo: David Ridenour with Aaron Jacobs
Recognized as one of Cincinnati’s most talented guitarists, David Ridenour of Newtown has played for such greats as Ray Charles, Joan Baez, and Maynard Ferguson. Aaron Jacobs will accompany him on bass.