The trio plays two sets at Caffè Vivace, a Walnut Hills jazz room named one of DownBeat Magazine's best jazz venues in the world for 2026, touring behind State of the Art, Mason's newest album on his own label, Taylor Christian Records. Across the record, the band moves through swing, post-bop, soul, and contemporary groove, including the latest singles "Secure the Bag" and "A Good Day," all captured in a single, unrepeatable session with no more than two takes per song, a deliberate choice that pushed the band to lean on instinct over perfection.
On stage, that same lineup, Sean Mason on piano, Felix Moseholm on bass, and Charles Goold on drums, brings that same spontaneity to a live audience, giving listeners the rare chance to hear the album's material shaped in real time by the very musicians who created it in the studio.
BEFORE YOU COME
Caffè Vivace hosts two sets, at 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM. A $20 food or drink minimum applies per person, per set. Arrival matters here: if you haven't checked in within 15 minutes of a set's start time, the venue reserves the right to resell your seats with no refund. Tickets are non-refundable, though a one-time transfer to a future show is available upon request at least 24 hours in advance.
ABOUT CAFFÈ VIVACE
Caffè Vivace is an independent jazz club and coffeehouse in Cincinnati's Walnut Hills neighborhood, built around curated live programming from both emerging and touring jazz artists in an intimate, artist-centered room. In its 2026 guide to the world's best jazz venues, DownBeat Magazine recognized Caffe Vivace for its artistic quality, sound, consistency, and commitment to the music.
ABOUT SEAN MASON
Sean Mason is a Grammy-nominated jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader whose catalog includes The Southern Suite, A Breath of Fresh Air, and his newest release, "State of the Art," all released through Taylor Christian Records, the independent label he founded himself. His recordings have reached the upper tiers of the JazzWeek and NACC jazz charts, and he has performed as a bandleader at venues including Jazz at Lincoln Center, the Monterey Jazz Festival, SFJAZZ, Ronnie Scott's, Bimhuis, and Blue Note Milano. He has also been recognized with a Bistro Award, a Bessie Award, and distinction as a Steinway Artist.
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