Contact: Cate O'Hara Curator of Public Programs (513) 684-4515, cohara@taftmuseum.org
The Taft Museum of Art Will be Swinging this Fall Fall Jazz Series celebrates the sounds of the 1930s for the Taft’s 80th anniversary The 13th-annual Fall Jazz Series at the Taft Museum of Art returns with a line-up of local musicians performing under the tent on the terrace. In honor of the Museum’s 80th anniversary, this year’s series looks to the 1930s for inspiration. All concerts are free and open to the public, and no reservations are taken. For information, call (513) 241-0343 or visit www.taftmuseum.org. Sunday, September 9, 2:30 p.m. Erwin Stuckey and Omega 3 Director of the jazz and percussion programs at the School for Creative and Performing Arts, pianist Erwin Stuckey has performed extensively in the US and South America with musicians including John Blake Jr., Mary Wilson, and Bela Fleck and the Flecktones among many others. He is joined by Isaiah Cook on drums and Hank Stephens on guitar, percussion, and vocals. Sunday, September 23, 2:30 p.m. Royal Palm Orchestra In the 1930s and ‘40s, swing bands dominated every phase of the popular music business from records to ballroom appearances, club work, and live shows at movie theaters. Trombonist Bill Gemmer’s Royal Palm Orchestra, an elite group of the region’s premier musicians, will perform a selection of songs from the swing era and feature the beautiful voice of Lynne Scott.  Sunday, October 7, 2:30 p.m. Samba Jazz Syndicate Travel to Brazil for a program of samba, bossa-nova, choro, baião, and frevo style jazz, including works by Antonio Carlos Jobim, Edu Lobo, João Donato, Hermeto Pascoal, and others. The band includes pianist Phil DeGreg, trumpeter Kim Pensyl, vibraphonist Rusty Burge, bassist Aaron Jacobs, and drummer John Taylor. FREE. No reservations taken Information: (513) 241-0343 or www.taftmuseum.org Sponsor: Marge and Charles J. Schott Foundation ArtsWave Partner: Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing, North America, Inc.
The Taft Museum of Art is at 316 Pike St., in downtown Cincinnati. The Museum is open Wednesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, students, and teachers, $4 for youth 12-18, and free for children under 11. The museum is free to all on Sundays. Call 513-241-0343 or visit the website at www.taftmuseum.org for additional information. ###### The Taft Museum of Art is supported in part by the generosity of individuals and businesses that give annually to the Fine Arts Fund. The Ohio Arts Council helps fund the Museum with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence, and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. The Taft Museum of Art is accredited by the American Association of Museums and is affiliated with the Association of Midwest Museums and the Ohio Museums Association. Mission Statement The Taft Museum of Art welcomes people of every background to experience a world-renowned collection in a beautiful historic house. Through its intimate presentation of the Tafts' treasures and its engaging exhibitions, programs, and activities, the Museum creates enjoyment and learning opportunities for all. Diversity Statement The Taft Museum of Art respects the dignity of all people and values what each member of our team brings to the organization. Accordingly, the Museum is committed to building an inclusive environment that welcomes and values diversity. This includes our staff, board of directors, volunteers and visitors. As an organization we recognize the importance of attracting and retaining talented people of different backgrounds. We understand how a diverse work team of staff, board of directors and volunteers benefits our organization by enabling us to draw upon a richness of resources. We want all our team members to feel appreciated for their uniqueness, so we work to foster an environment that provides everyone equal access to information and opportunities. This ensures that each person learns, grows, excels and maximizes his or her personal contributions. The Museum will thus be able to tap into a greater wealth of knowledge, perspectives, and experiences to develop and deliver programs and services to an increasingly diverse audience.