Jazz Alive

At the Frank Foster Summer Jazz Camp, we are committed to bringing world-class musicians and educators to our students. In that spirit, we’re looking forward to welcome saxophonist, composer and educator Bruce Williams to Cincinnati!

Bruce Williams is a powerful jazz saxophonist who hails from our nation's capital of Washington, D.C. He has four recordings as a leader under his belt and more than 30 as a sideman. He’s toured the world in both roles, performing with the World Saxophone Quartet, Jimmy Scott, Frank Foster, Russell Gunn, Cecil Brooks III, Count Basie Orchestra, Duke Ellington Orchestra, Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, Ben Riley and Roy Hargrove among others. Bruce is Adjunct Professor of Jazz Saxophone at Montclair State University and has taught at Princeton University, the New School and New Jersey Performing Arts Center. He currently serves as an ensemble coach for The Juilliard School’s jazz department.

Get your tickets now to see Bruce and the students from the Frank B. Foster Summer Jazz Camp: at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center from 1:00 - 3:00 PM on June 6! 🎷

I had the honor of being interviewed by Courtis Fuller on Let’s Talk Cincy to discuss 2026 Cincinnati Jazz Girls Day. My interview is after the wonderful discussion on Marian and Donald Spencer and the annual Spencer Awards.

Let's Talk Cincy: The annual Spencer Awards celebrating Marian and Donald Spencer's achievements The 11th annual Spencer Awards honoring the life and legacy of civil rights icons Donald and Marian Spencer: plus, the Cincinnati Jazz Girls Day, providing mentorship and master classes for girls studying jazz.

The We Create Jazz ensemble performing this Friday at Caffe Vivace represent different generations of women walking the truth of their journey in jazz.

Ticket link is below. 7pm show has just bar stools left. 9pm show has tables and stools available.

Come join us to celebrate women in jazz and Jazz Appreciation month!

Featuring:
Jordan Pollard – piano
Cadence Okuwobi – bass
Gayelynn McKinney – drums
Angie Coyle – saxophone
Katie Carson – trumpet
Lexi Hamner – trombone
Kathy Wade – vocals

tickets.caffevivace.com/shows/10499