Blue Wisp Patrons and Jazz Lovers everywhere,
The Blue Wisp Jazz Club Restaurant is now in full operation and open for lunch Monday-Friday! New Mon-Fri food specials.
And our new MUSIC ROOM is now open! With a beautiful stage and great lines of sight this is the premier venue for intimate jazz concerts in our city. We are still working on our acoustics - we're a work in progress. Please have patience as we WILL get it right! You can now enjoy a full meal or appetizers along with a serving of excellent jazz at the Wisp. Come early for for dinner! Click here to see our menu. Remember, we have Happy Hour specials every day at 4:30pm. Stop by after work! Keep jazz vibrant in our city. Come to the Blue Wisp!
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Monday, March 26 at 8:30pm
If you are a jazz musician (instrumentalist or singer), come and play with the pros at the Blue Wisp Jam Session Night. Cincinnati great - saxophonist/flutist Sandy Suskind - is your host and emcee. This thrice monthly session is in its 3rd year and is a golden opportunity for all up and coming, as well as, veteran players, to get and keep their chops together. A pro drummer, bassist and pianist are also on hand. Great entertainment and music for all. Cover charge is $5. Support Jazz!
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Tuesday, March 27 at 7pm
College of Mt. St. Joseph Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Faculty Combo. Under the direction of Jennifer Grantham, the MSJ Jazz Ensemble rehearses twice per week and performs throughout the year. Various jazz styles from the 1930's through present day are performed and students have the opportunity to develop their improvisation skills. Check out this worthy ensemble that promotes and continues the jazz tradition! $5 cover. |
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Wednesday, March 28 at 8:30pm
It's Baron John Von Ohlen and the Award Winning 16-piece Blue Wisp Big Band, (check out this YouTube video clip) holding down Wednesday nights at the Wisp for over 30 years. JVO drummed for the likes of Stan Kenton and Woody Herman. He is an internationally known, highly regarded big band drummer and this seasoned and seriously swinging jazz big band can be sublime. Come hear for yourself and enjoy the sounds! $12 cover.
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Thursday, March 29 at 8:30pm
The Dan Dorff Trio, with Dan Dorff - drums, Mike Sharfe - bass, and Steve Schmidt - piano, will perform new compositions by Dan, as well as, music he composed for his "NOW" CD in 2008. Cover charge only $5. Great value!
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Friday, March 30 at 4:30pm
Happy Hour blues entertainment from Delbert Williams, our resident blues doctor. All the blues you can use, along with specials on drinks. At 8:30pm
Ernie Krivda begins his 6th decade on the music scene "on the move" following 10 years of intense activity, achievement and recognition. In 2009 Ernie Krivda received the Cleveland Arts Prize award for lifetime achievement in music. That same year saw the release of perhaps his most adventurous recording, the critically acclaimed solo saxophone improvisations of November Man. The banner year ended with Krivda being awarded a CPAC (Community Partnership of Arts and Culture) Fellowship.
In a career that spans almost 50 years, Krivda enters the new decade with the respect of his peers and the accolades of critics. His very personal and distinctive improvisational style, along with his unique compositions, has been documented on 30 recordings under his name and many others as a guest artist. He will be joined by Cincinnati musicians Steve Schmidt - piano, Chris Berg - bass, and Art Gore - drums. $10 cover.
At 12:30am
Bluesman/Entertainer Delbert Williams. Get your late-night blues on with Delbert. He is both a hoot and a great singer and player. Join him for your nightcap. Free admission.
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Saturday, March 31 at 6pm
Catch an early set by The Blue Wisp Young Lions Band. These are the best up and coming high school players in the area who have auditioned for this ensemble. Come to hear them and give them encouragement and support! Free admission. Donations gratefully accepted.
2 shows at 8pm and 10pm 
The preeminent Tango dancers Fernanda Ghi and Guillermo Merlo will perform a unique show at the Blue Wisp, presenting troupe consisting of 6 dancers and 4 musicians.
Argentine tango dancing consists of a variety of styles that developed in different regions and eras, and in response to the crowding of the venue and even the fashions in clothing. Even though the present forms developed in Argentina and Uruguay, they were also exposed to influences re-imported from Europe and North America. There are records of 18th and early 19th century tango styles in Cuba and Spain, while there is a flamenco tangos dance that may share a common ancestor in a minuet-style European dance. (cit. José Luis Ortiz Nuevo El origen del tango americano" Madrid y La Habana 1849 and "Christine Denniston. 'Couple Dancing and the Beginning of Tango' 2003".
Experience the beauty and magic of this special performance at the Blue Wisp on Saturday night. 2 shows - 8pm and 10pm. Call 513-241-WISP (9477) or e-mail
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Sunday, April 1 at 7:30pm
Pat Kelly Organ Quartet with Oz Landesberg - tenor sax, George Simon - guitar and Todd Remmy - drums will play hip jazz tunes and standards. End your weekend with some grooving, funky organ jazz - at a reasonably early hour that will get you home in time to get a good night's sleep. Come early for dinner or dine later - the Wisp's kitchen is open until midnight. Cover is $5. PsychoAcoustic Orchestra will be back for its regular 1st Sunday of the month performance on May 6.
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Upcoming Blue Wisp shows to put on your calendar:
(Click on underlined links for more info.)
Fri-Sat 4/6-7 Animation w/saxophonist Bob Beldon Fri 4/27 Trumpet Summit w/Chicagoan Bob Lark |
Look at list of the great internationally known musicians who have appeared at the Blue Wisp over the years: HERE
Check out the Blue Wisp's website www.thebluewisp.com for up to the minute revisions and changes. Join us on Facebook. Also, don't forget that the Wisp makes a great daytime hang on weekends to watch sporting events on our large screen TVs! Support jazz in Cincinnati and the Blue Wisp! Become a member! Share this e-mail! Please urge others to join our e-mail list!
Thanks for supporting Jazz at the Blue Wisp!
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