Sophia Troyer Quintet: “Ladies Night”: A celebration of the greatest jazz voices

Schedule

Tue Nov 04 2025 at 07:00 pm to 09:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Caffè Vivace - Cincinnati, OH | Cincinnati, OH

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Sophia Troyer - vocals/bass
Ben Troyer - guitar
Edgar Byars - tenor saxophone
Chris Caporale - piano
Alex Merk - drums
Experience an unforgettable evening of elegance, soul, and swing as the Sophia Troyer Quintet pays tribute to the legendary women vocalists who shaped jazz history. Featuring timeless selections made famous by Billie Holiday, Dinah Washington, Ella Fitzgerald, Nancy Wilson, Sarah Vaughan, Doris Day, Carmen McRae, and more. This performance is a love letter to the golden age of jazz vocals. “Ladies Night” features Sophia’s personal favorites — the icons who inspire her voice and artistry.
Sophia Troyer graduated from the School for Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA) in Cincinnati, Ohio. She is studying at the University of Cincinnati- College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) in their jazz studies program, focusing on upright bass. Sophia recently won first prize in the Vocal Division of the 2023 Cincinnati Arts Association’s Overture Awards at the Aronoff Center.
Chris Caporale is a Cincinnati-based jazz pianist and educator at Xavier University and Northern Kentucky University. He graduated from CCM in 2022. His performance accolades include being the Yamaha prize winner and a finalist in the 2022 American Jazz Pianist Competition and receiving an honorable mention for piano at Jazz At Lincoln Center’s 2022 Jack Rudin competition.
Alex Merk is a drummer, pianist, composer, and educator who has lived in Cincinnati his whole life. He recently graduated from CCM and won Downbeat Magazine's Outstanding Undergraduate Composition for Small Ensemble in 2024.
Ben Troyer is a Cincinnati based guitarist and composer and graduate of the University of Cincinnati’s College Conservatory of Music. He teaches guitar at Third Rock Music Center, and plays primarily duo gigs around town and shows with his own band called “The Ben Troyer Group.” His music for this group can be found on Spotify and Apple Music called “The Old Days.”
Edgar Byars is a saxophonist from Cincinnati, Ohio. Having recently graduated from the Frost School of Music, he spends his time freelancing and teaching lessons. Inspired by Latin rhythm, Armenian Folk music, and the classic hard bop sound, he brings a unique modern concept to his music.
A $15 drink/food minimum is charged per person in the party, per set, if the total for beverages purchased by the party does not meet the minimum.
Important Notices:
If you do not check in by 15 minutes into the start of the set, we reserve the right to resell your seats with no refund.
Tickets for this performance are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend, a one-time transfer to a future show of equal value will be accepted. The transfer must be requested 24 hours before the start of the performance.
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