September 21, 2011
Jazz of the Month Club at the Main Library
The sounds of jazz will ring through the Main Library (800 Vine Street, downtown) as the Public Library of
Cincinnati and Hamilton County presents the “Jazz of the Month Club” on select Saturdays at 2:00 p.m. This is the
sixth year that internationally known saxophonist and authority on jazz education Jamey Aebersold has generously
supported these free, quality jazz performances for the public.
Before Mr. Aebersold and his quartet take the stage on Saturday, October 15, the Library will formally recognize his
commitment to bringing live jazz—America’s native art form—to the Library for the entire community to enjoy at
no cost.
Mr. Aebersold is one of the most significant innovators in jazz education and has taught music improvisation at the
University of Louisville for a number of years. He is even known to throw a little bit of music theory and the history
and culture of jazz into his sets at the Library.
“Sometimes he projects the sheet music on a screen so the audience can actually see what the chord changes look
like,” said Dan Aren, the Reference Librarian who coordinates the program at the Library. “The quality of the music
we’ve been able to present here is just overwhelmingly good. It's really nice to get support from someone like
Jamey. He's an amazing jazz proponent.”
♫ See page 2 for the complete Jazz of the Month Schedule.
PHOTO CAPTION: The International Association of Jazz Educators inducted Jamey Aebersold into its Hall of Fame in 1989, where his name
joined the likes of jazz masters Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker, and Louis Armstrong. In addition to the alto saxaphone, he plays
piano, bass, and banjo.
Did You know…
The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County owns an extensive collection of Jamey Aebersold Play-ALongs, 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 of the Month Club at the Main Library
Live jazz in the Atrium of the Main Library, 800 Vine Street, downtown. All concerts are on Saturdays at 2:00 p.m.
Sponsored by jazz artist and educator Jamey Aebersold (www.jazzbooks.com).
October 15 | Jamey Aebersold Quartet
Jamey Aebersold, alto sax |Phil DeGreg, piano | Tyrone Wheeler, bass | Jonathan Higgins, drums
November 19 | Hank Mautner Quintet
Hank Mautner, trumpet | Steve Hoskins, tenor sax | Steve Schmidt, piano | Michael Sharfe, bass |
Mike Malloy, drums
February 18 | Samba Jazz Syndicate
Rusty Burge, vibes | Phil DeGreg, piano | Kim Pensyl, trumpet | Aaron Jacobs, bass |John Taylor, drums
March 24 | Northside Jazz Ensemble
Marc Wolfley, drums | Mike Darrah, piano | Max Gise, guitar | Aaron Jacobs, bass
April 21 | The Jazz Knights
Art Gore, drums | Mike Wade, trumpet | Brent Gallaher, tenor sax | Rashon Murph, piano | Maurice Ellis, bass
April 28 | Jazz Appreciation Month Concert
Featuring Joe Gaudio & Herb Aronoff, tenor saxophonists with the Blue Wisp Big Band, Steve Schmidt, piano |
Michael Sharfe, bass | John Von Ohlen, drums
May 19 | Dan Karlsberg Sextet
Jim Anderson, bass |Art Gore, drums | Dan Karlsberg, piano | Marc Fields, trombone