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.
We have been voted #1 "Overall Bar" for 2012 by the readers of CityBeat! Read a great feature article about the Wisp. . 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 from 4-8pm. Stop by after work! Keep jazz vibrant in our city. Come to the Blue Wisp!
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Monday, April 2 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, April 3 at 7pm
Mambo Diablo has been burning it up with Latin jazz at the Wisp on the first Tuesday of every month for the past few years. Members of the group are Nick Radina - timbales, Larry Feldner - piano, John Zappa - trumpet, Stan Ginn - congas, and Bill Jackson - bass, plus occasional guests. Plenty of room for dancing. Enjoy nachos, tuna tacos or anything else from our outstanding menu. Cover only $5.
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Wednesday, April 4 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, April 5 at 8:30pm
Triage is an award winning local jazz fusion group featuring vocalist/percussionist Eugene Goss and keyboardist/composer Billy Larkin. They are joined on this engagement by longtime collaborator, drummer Randy Winters. Triage performs virtuosic and spontaneous improvised music that hits upon funk, Latin montunos and swinging jazz grooves. Eugene's world-class vocal stylings compare favorably to those of Nat King Cole, Stevie Wonder and Eddie Jefferson; Billy's compositions and arrangements are sophisticated and contemporary. Triage is absolutely enthralling entertainment that is full of surprises. Cover charge is $5.
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Friday, April 6 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
Animation featuring Tim Hagans - trumpet, Bob Belden - saxophones, Jordan Gheen - keyboards, Jacob Smith - electric bass and Matt Young - drums. Eclectic, electric jazz from acknowledged masters of the genre. This is a top booking that you will not want to miss. Click photo to read extensive article from JazzTimes and click Tim's and Bob's names above to watch and hear musical examples of the group. $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, April 7 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.
At 8:30pm
Animation featuring Tim Hagans - trumpet, Bob Belden - saxophones, Jordan Gheen - keyboards, Jacob Smith - electric bass and Matt Young - drums. Eclectic, electric jazz from acknowledged masters of the genre. This is a top booking that you will not want to miss. Click photo to read extensive article from JazzTimes and click Tim's and Bob's names above to watch and hear musical examples of the group. $10 cover.
Also - CCM Jazz Program Director/Trumpeter Scott Belck Quartet.
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Sunday, April 8
To be announced.
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Upcoming Blue Wisp shows to put on your calendar:
(Click on underlined links for more info.)
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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