The Ascension & Holy Trinity Summer Concert Series returns to the Gathering Place this summer! Free hamburgers and hot dogs will be cooked on the grill, and everyone is encouraged to bring a dish to share and their own beverages (water will be provided). In case of inclement weather, the concerts will move indoors. Let’s have a wonderful time this summer on the Gathering Place! All are Welcome because All Belong!
Chris Caporale Quartet
Wednesday, July 17 | 6:30 pm
Chris Caporale is a Cincinnati-based jazz pianist and educator. At a young age, Chris gravitated toward the piano, sparking a lifelong passion for improvisation in all its forms. His fresh, forward driven sound at the piano is equally balanced with his deep appreciation for the jazz tradition, evident in the bluesy touch and thoughtful rhythms in his playing. A 2022 graduate of the University of Cincinnati-College Conservatory of Music, Chris maintains an active performance schedule and can be heard in venues all across the region. Recent performance accolades include being the Yamaha prize winner and finalist in the 2022 American Jazz Pianist Competition, as well as receiving a piano honorable mention at the Jazz at Lincoln Center’s 2022 Jack Rudin competition. In addition to performing, Chris is an active educator, teaching Jazz Piano as adjunct faculty at Xavier University, and he is the collaborative jazz pianist for Northern Kentucky University’s vocal jazz program.
Queen City Cabaret
Wednesday, August 7 | 6:30 pm
Queen City Cabaret is a Cincinnati-based arts organization and musical duo that brings captivating performances of vintage jazz and pop to venues across the country.
Founded by professional musicians (and friends!) Sarah Folsom and Matthew Umphreys in 2018, QCC celebrates the beloved songs and stories of 20th century American commercial music with intimate cabarets, large-scale concerts, and everything in between. With their signature twist of whimsy, QCC’s expertly curated performances are designed to take listeners on a “sentimental journey,” reviving and refreshing timeless classics from the Great American Songbook that still resonate deeply with today’s audiences.
QCC is a resident company at The Carnegie Theatre in Covington, KY, and their performances have been featured by numerous organizations across the region, including The Cincinnati Opera, The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Memorial Hall, The Washington Opera House, and The Fitton Center for Creative Arts, as well as on TV and radio with CET, TVHamilton, WVXU, and WGUC. In 2021, they released their first album, “Count Your Blessings: A Tribute to Rosemary Clooney.”
