The astounding young piano virtuoso Aaron Diehl, recent winner of the prestigious Cole Porter Fellowship, makes his Dayton debut with a concert featuring the piano music of Jelly Roll Morton. The concert will also feature the music of jazz piano giants Willie “The Lion” Smith, Fats Waller and James P. Johnson.

To learn more about Jelly Roll Morton, read this essay about his life and work by James Dapogny, explore the listening guide compiled by Dave Barber, or attend one of the educational workshops to be led by James Dapogny on November 17 or 18. This week-long celebration is made possible with support from the Isabel Herbst Fund of the Dayton Foundation.

To purchase tickets, click the button, call the Cityfolk Box Office at 937-496-3863 or visit us at 126 N. Main St. Ste. 220 during regular business hours.

Senior, student, explorer and group sales discounts are available for most shows.