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Blue Wisp Big Band

Jazz band from Cincinnati, OH · formed 1980

A Cincinnati institution for jazz, the Blue Wisp Big Band has been performing every Wednesday since

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Shows on record
60+
Rooms played
7
Cities
5
Releases
7
Last show
Sep 16, 2026975 East McMillan, Cincinnati, OH, United States, Ohio 45206

About

Blue Wisp Big Band is a band from Cincinnati, OH, formed in 1980, tagged big band, jazz by its sources. Shows on record run from 2023 to 2026, across 7 rooms in 5 cities.

The summary is assembled from the record fields and shows on this page; each fact listed names its source. See Sources & corrections for what each source supplied.

Shows

60+ on record · bandslate-pipeline, facebook

Upcoming shows

  1. Blue Wisp Big Band

    Caffè Vivace · Cincinnati, OH

    Show 7:30 PM EDT · Full band

  2. The Blue Wisp Big Band

    The Hidden Gem Music Club · Dayton, OH

    Full band

  3. Blue Wisp Big Band

    Caffè Vivace · Cincinnati, OH

    Show 7:30 PM EST · Full band

  4. Blue Wisp Big Band

    Caffè Vivace · Cincinnati, OH

    Show 7:30 PM EST · Full band

Shows per year

  1. 20233 shows
  2. 202412 shows
  3. 202522 shows
  4. 202623 shows
Show history
DateVenue
Sep 16, 2026975 East McMillan, Cincinnati, OH, United States, Ohio 45206 · CincinnatiHeadliner
Sep 2, 2026Caffè Vivace - Cincinnati, OH · CincinnatiHeadliner
Aug 23, 2026The Hidden Gem Music Club · CentervilleHeadliner
Aug 19, 2026Caffè Vivace - Cincinnati, OH · CincinnatiHeadliner
Aug 5, 2026Caffè Vivace - Cincinnati, OH · CincinnatiHeadliner
Jul 15, 2026975 East McMillan, Cincinnati, OH, United States, Ohio 45206 · CincinnatiHeadliner
Jul 1, 2026975 East McMillan, Cincinnati, OH, United States, Ohio 45206 · CincinnatiHeadliner
Jun 17, 2026Caffè Vivace - Cincinnati, OH · CincinnatiHeadliner
Jun 3, 2026Caffè Vivace - Cincinnati, OH · CincinnatiHeadliner
May 20, 2026975 East McMillan, Cincinnati, OH, United States, Ohio 45206 · CincinnatiHeadliner
May 6, 2026975 East McMillan, Cincinnati, OH, United States, Ohio 45206 · CincinnatiHeadliner
Apr 15, 2026Caffè Vivace - Cincinnati, OH · CincinnatiHeadliner
Apr 1, 2026Caffè Vivace - Cincinnati, OH · CincinnatiHeadliner
Mar 18, 2026Caffè Vivace - Cincinnati, OH · CincinnatiHeadliner
Mar 1, 2026The Hidden Gem Music Club · CentervilleHeadliner
Feb 18, 2026975 East McMillan, Cincinnati, OH, United States, Ohio 45206 · CincinnatiHeadliner
Feb 4, 2026975 East McMillan, Cincinnati, OH, United States, Ohio 45206 · CincinnatiHeadliner
Jan 21, 2026Caffè Vivace - Cincinnati, OH · CincinnatiHeadliner
Jan 7, 2026Caffè Vivace - Cincinnati, OH · CincinnatiHeadliner
Dec 17, 2025Caffè Vivace - Cincinnati, OH · CincinnatiHeadliner
Dec 3, 2025Caffè Vivace - Cincinnati, OH · CincinnatiHeadliner
Nov 26, 2025975 East McMillan, Cincinnati, OH, United States, Ohio 45206 · CincinnatiHeadliner
Nov 9, 20257701 Kenwood Rd, Cincinnati, OH, United States, Ohio 45236 · SycamoreHeadliner
Nov 5, 2025Caffè Vivace - Cincinnati, OH · CincinnatiHeadliner
Oct 15, 2025975 East McMillan, Cincinnati, OH, United States, Ohio 45206 · CincinnatiHeadliner
Oct 1, 2025Caffè Vivace - Cincinnati, OH · CincinnatiHeadliner
Sep 17, 2025Caffè Vivace - Cincinnati, OH · CincinnatiHeadliner
Sep 3, 2025Caffè Vivace - Cincinnati, OH · CincinnatiHeadliner
Aug 20, 2025Caffè Vivace - Cincinnati, OH · CincinnatiHeadliner
Aug 6, 2025Caffè Vivace - Cincinnati, OH · CincinnatiHeadliner
Jul 30, 2025Caffè Vivace - Cincinnati, OH · CincinnatiHeadliner
Jul 16, 2025Caffè Vivace - Cincinnati, OH · CincinnatiHeadliner
Jul 2, 2025975 East McMillan, Cincinnati, OH, United States, Ohio 45206 · CincinnatiHeadliner
Jun 18, 2025Caffè Vivace - Cincinnati, OH · CincinnatiHeadliner
Jun 4, 2025Caffè Vivace - Cincinnati, OH · CincinnatiHeadliner
May 28, 2025Caffè Vivace - Cincinnati, OH · CincinnatiHeadliner
May 21, 2025Caffè Vivace - Cincinnati, OH · CincinnatiHeadliner
May 7, 2025Caffè Vivace - Cincinnati, OH · CincinnatiHeadliner
Apr 16, 2025Caffè Vivace - Cincinnati, OH · CincinnatiHeadliner
Feb 2, 2025The Hidden Gem Music Club · DaytonHeadliner
Jan 15, 2025Caffè Vivace - Cincinnati, OH · CincinnatiHeadliner
Nov 14, 2024322 Elm St,Ludlow,41016,US · LudlowHeadliner
Oct 10, 2024322 Elm St,Ludlow,41016,US · LudlowHeadliner
Sep 12, 2024322 Elm St,Ludlow,41016,US · LudlowHeadliner
Aug 21, 2024Caffè Vivace - Cincinnati, OH · CincinnatiHeadliner
Aug 15, 2024322 Elm St,Ludlow,41016,US · LudlowHeadliner
Aug 7, 2024Caffè Vivace - Cincinnati, OH · CincinnatiHeadliner
Jul 11, 2024322 Elm St,Ludlow,41016,US · LudlowHeadliner
Jun 13, 2024322 Elm St,Ludlow,41016,US · LudlowHeadliner
May 9, 2024322 Elm St,Ludlow,41016,US · LudlowHeadliner
Apr 11, 2024322 Elm St,Ludlow,41016,US · LudlowHeadliner
Feb 4, 2024The Hidden Gem Music Club · DaytonHeadliner
Jan 11, 2024322 Elm St,Ludlow,41016,US · LudlowHeadliner
Dec 6, 2023Caffè Vivace - Cincinnati, OH · CincinnatiHeadliner
Nov 5, 2023The Hidden Gem Music Club · DaytonHeadliner
Sep 20, 2023Caffè Vivace - Cincinnati, OH · CincinnatiHeadliner

Showing the latest 60 shows; the record holds more.

Where they play

7 rooms in 5 cities

Rooms played most

Cities played

  • Cincinnati44 shows
  • Ludlow9 shows
  • Dayton4 shows
  • Centerville2 shows
  • Sycamore1 show

Live history

96 shows on record
Shows counted
96
First on record
Dec 2019
Latest on record
Sep 2026

Shows per year

  1. 20194
  2. 202010
  3. 20219
  4. 202212
  5. 20238
  6. 202412
  7. 202522
  8. 202619

Top rooms

  • Caffè Vivace - Cincinnati, OH, Cincinnati · 41
  • 322 Elm St,Ludlow,41016,US, Ludlow · 17
  • Caffè Vivace Coffee House, Jazz Lounge, Cincinnati · 13
  • 975 East McMillan, Cincinnati, OH, United States, Ohio 45206, Cincinnati · 10
  • The Hidden Gem Music Club, Dayton · 6

Top cities

  • Cincinnati, OH · 65
  • Ludlow · 21
  • Dayton, OH · 6
  • Centerville · 2
  • Sycamore, IL · 1

Counted from the shows BandSlate holds; missing shows are not counted.

Releases

7 releases, 1981–2003

  • A Night at the Wisp

    2003 · Album

  • 20th Anniversary

    2001 · Album

  • Rollin' With Von Ohlen

    1985 · Album

  • Live at Carmelo's

    1984 · Album

  • The Smooth One

    1983 · Album

  • Butterfly

    1982 · Album

  • The Blue Wisp Big Band of Cincinnati

    1981 · Album

Lineup

  • Tim Hagans

Airplay

No airplay on record.

Lineup history

36 members on record
  • Al Kigertenure unknown
  • Al Noritenure unknown
  • Bill Gemmertenure unknown
  • Bill Gwynnetenure unknown
  • Brad Goodetenure unknown
  • Brent Gallahertenure unknown
  • Clarence Pawntenure unknown
  • Don Johnsontenure unknown
  • Garin Webbtenure unknown
  • Gary Langhorsttenure unknown
  • Hank Mautnertenure unknown
  • Herb Aronofftenure unknown
Show 24 more members
  • James Leslietenure unknown
  • Jeff Folkenstenure unknown
  • Jeff Owentenure unknown
  • Jeremy Longtenure unknown
  • Jerry Conradtenure unknown
  • Jim Pelztenure unknown
  • Jim Sherricktenure unknown
  • Joe Gaudiotenure unknown
  • John Von Ohlentenure unknown
  • John Zappatenure unknown
  • Kevin Mooretenure unknown
  • Kim Pensyltenure unknown
  • Kirk Shieldstenure unknown
  • Larry Dicksontenure unknown
  • Larry Wisemantenure unknown
  • Lynn Seatontenure unknown
  • Mike Andrestenure unknown
  • Mike Sharfetenure unknown
  • Paul Pillertenure unknown
  • Rick Savagetenure unknown
  • Scott Acreetenure unknown
  • Scott Forneytenure unknown
  • Steve Schmidttenure unknown
  • Tim Haganstenure unknown

Years come from public music databases. Where none says a member left, the end is shown as unknown; it does not mean they are still in the band.

Members also play in: Bob Mintzer Big Band (via Tim Hagans), Ernie Wilkins Almost Big Band (via Tim Hagans), Gordon Brisker Quintet (via Tim Hagans), Grachan Moncur III Octet (via Tim Hagans), Joe Lovano Ensemble (via Tim Hagans), Joe Lovano Nonet (via Tim Hagans), Roger Kellaway Quintet (via Tim Hagans), Ron McClure Sextet (via Tim Hagans) and 5 more

Members' earlier bands: The George Gruntz Concert Jazz Band (via Tim Hagans)

Shares members with: Cincinnati Pops Orchestra (via Mike Sharfe), Crème Fraîche (via Tim Hagans), Grismore/Scea Group (via Tim Hagans), Mamba (via Tim Hagans), New York City Horns (via Tim Hagans), The Baron Von Ohlen Quartet (via John Von Ohlen), The Blue Note All-Stars (via Tim Hagans), The Ed Palermo Big Band (via Rick Savage) and 4 more

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This is a partial record of publicly documented activity. Missing shows, releases or members do not mean there are none. It does not confirm availability for booking.