# Event Details - **Event Name**: Blue Wisp Big Band featuring Jeff Hamilton - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 19 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed, 19 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 pm - **Event Description**: Jeremy Long — alto saxophone Jamie Walkenhauer — alto saxophone Brent Gallaher — tenor saxophone Dan Drees — tenor saxophone Larry Dickson — baritone saxophone Jeff Owen — trombone Clarence Pawn — trombone Brian Stevens — trombone Gary Langhorst — bass trombone Jeff Folkens — trumpet Hank Mautner — trumpet John Zappa — trumpet Kim Pensyl — trumpet Steve Schmidt — piano Mike Sharfe — bass Jim Leslie — drums Cincinnati's legendary Blue Wisp Big Band celebrates its 46th year of swinging big band jazz at Caffè Vivace. Founded in 1980 by drummer John Von Ohlen and trumpeter Don Johnson, the ensemble grew out of the historic Blue Wisp Jazz Club, where Von Ohlen envisioned a world-class jazz orchestra performing weekly in an intimate club setting. Drawing on Cincinnati's deep pool of talent, the band quickly established itself as the region's premier jazz orchestra. Over the decades, the Blue Wisp Big Band has earned international recognition through recordings, touring, radio airplay, and a tradition of excellence that has featured notable artists such as Tim Hagans and Lynn Seaton. Following the closure of the Blue Wisp Jazz Club in 2014, the band continued its weekly tradition at several Cincinnati venues before finding its current home at Caffè Vivace, where it remains a cornerstone of the city's jazz scene. Joining the Blue Wisp Big Band for this special performance is acclaimed drummer Jeff Hamilton. Widely regarded as one of the finest jazz drummers of his generation, Hamilton has performed and recorded with legends including Oscar Peterson, Ray Brown, Ella Fitzgerald, and Diana Krall. He is a co-founder and co-leader of the acclaimed Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, one of the world's leading contemporary big bands. Celebrated for his impeccable swing feel, masterful brushwork, and deep connection to the great traditions of jazz drumming, Hamilton brings a lifetime of big band experience to this rare Cincinnati appearance. His performance with the Blue Wisp Big Band promises an evening that honors the rich history of big band jazz while showcasing one of its most respected living masters. A $15 drink/food minimum is charged per person in the party, per set, if the total for beverages purchased by the party does not meet the minimum. Important Notices: If you do not check in by 15 minutes into the start of the set, we reserve the right to resell your seats with no refund. Tickets for this performance are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend, a one-time transfer to a future Blue Wisp Big Band show of equal value will be accepted. The transfer must be requested 24 hours before the start of the performance. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cincinnati/blue-wisp-big-band-featuring-jeff-hamilton/200030316502653 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, art, jazz, parties, performances, workshops, fine-arts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 55 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Cincinnati - **state**: OH - **country**: United States - **location**: Caffè Vivace - Cincinnati, OH - **lat**: 39.125694968126 - **long**: -84.488043872538 - **full address**: Caffè Vivace - Cincinnati, OH, 975 East McMillan,Cincinnati, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Blue Wisp Big Band featuring Jeff Hamilton - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/869aa90f38b716fe8af7a22cea7e19a0c104daf03bf862efb5557e914c5af4a7-rimg-w1200-h628-dc080808-gmir?v=1786747412 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Blue Wisp Big Band featuring Jeff Hamilton being held? - **A:** Blue Wisp Big Band featuring Jeff Hamilton takes place on Wed, 19 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Wed, 19 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 pm at Caffe Vivace - Cincinnati, OH, 975 East McMillan,Cincinnati, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Blue Wisp Big Band featuring Jeff Hamilton? - **A:** Blue Wisp Big Band featuring Jeff Hamilton is organized by Caffe Vivace - Cincinnati, OH. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Blue Wisp Big Band featuring Jeff Hamilton is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Cincinnati, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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