"It's Commonly Jazz": 25 years young and 25 years strong

It's Commonly Jazz is celebrating its 25th year of presenting quality, and free jazz performances to the community!

Over the years, this wonderful event has featured some of the most accomplished jazz musicians around the world. It's Commonly Jazz is an environmentally-friendly event; with T-Shirts and other promotional items made with organic and recycled materials. The Metro bus Route #1 will be available for park and rides from downtown to Eden Park. The organizers and sponsors of It's Commonly Jazz are extremely passionate about the sustainable efforts to help preserve the earth.

In addition to our love of the earth, comes our love of the music, with a magnificent lineup:

- August 5th: The William Menefield Trio

- August 12th: The Tia Fuller Quartet

- August 19th: Derrick Gardner & The Jazz Prophets

- August 26th: Jada, featuring Mike Wade, Josh Atkins, Marc Fields, Art Gore, Mike Sharfe, and Dan Karlsberg

Each show runs from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. For more information, visit www.itscommonlyjazz.com then come to the Seasongood Pavillion to hear some outstanding jazz music!

The Jazz Half shot video from last years' performances. For a glimpse into the fun, visit the Jazz Half YouTube Channel

The Jazz Half would like to send a special thanks to the following for sponsoring this extraordinary event every year:

- Fifth-Third
- Cintas
- Jazz Alive
- LAG Productions
- The Urban League of Cincinnati
- The Fine Arts Fund
- CityBeat
- Springhill Suites
- The Cincinnati Herald
- Cincinnati Playhouse
- Cincinnati Parks
- African American Chamber of Commerce
- The Perfect Brew
- DrumBeat Communications

- jh