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This Week: Charlie Hunter, Jamey Haddad, Julien Labro, Songwriters in the Round and more....

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Hi Folks. Once again, we have a fantastic week of shows for you here at Nighttown.

Tonight (Tuesday), we have one of the all-time great guitarplayers, Charlie Hunter. Charlie plays the 8 string guitar andis amazing!

On Wednesday, internationally renown percusionist, JameyHaddad, returns to Nighttown with a totally new and creativegroup. The group includes the amazing accordion player, JulienLabro, who most of you know from previous performances withHot Club of Detroit.

On Friday, we have our new and fun "Songwriters in theRound" series which features four different NE Ohiosinger/songwriters. This month, the concert features GretchenPleuss, Emily Keener, Morgan Mecaskey, Michelle Gaw.

On Saturday, we have a great new cabaret style artist, DaneVannater. Dane has recently relocated to NE Ohio. Comewelcome him to Nighttown.

We've recently announced some great new shows: legendarysongwriter Jimmy Webb; The Legendary Count BasieOrchestra, Nicole Henry with The Robert Hubbard Trio;Stanley Jordan & Diego Figueiredo; Nellie McKay CD releaseevent; and more.

Hope you can join us at Nighttown

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4/14 Andre Cavor & The Cavor Project 4/22 – 4/23 Master Class at Nighttown: The Magic of the Muppets 4/29 Lucky Peterson & Tamara Tramell & Band 6/03 -6/05 The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra

Nighttown Announces A Major Concert

Jimmy Webb - The Glenn Campbell Years

JIMMY WEBB: THE GLEN CAMPBELL YEARS highlights some of the 100+recordings from the Webb/Campbell songbook, pulling the audience inwith various accounts each night of the personal side of generationaltouchstones like “Honey Come Back,” “By the Time I Get to Phoenix,”“Wichita Lineman,” “Galveston” and more from decades of sharedmusical memories.

Don't miss this once in a lifetime concert by one of the all-timegreat songwriters.

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Charlie Hunter$20.00 Tuesday 3/27 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

8 String Guitar Virtuoso and his Group return to Nighttown!

As a young guitarist growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area, Charlie Hunter waslooking for a way to stand out in the '80s. His primary influences were jazz greatJoe Pass and the fluid Tuck Andress (of the guitar/vocal duo Tuck & Patti), both six-string guitarists who were adept at blending bass notes into their standard guitarmelodies to make themselves sound like two musicians at once. But Hunter wantedto take it one step further, and set out to find an instrument on which he couldsimultaneously function as both a guitarist and a bassist. For his self-titled 1993debut CD, Hunter played a seven-string guitar for the duality effect, locking downthe bottom with drummer Jay Lane and mixing melodically with saxophonist DavidEllis. But on his trio's 1995 sophomore release, Bing, Bing, Bing!, Hunter unveiledhis custom-made Novax eight-string, the guitar that finally allowed him to realizehis capacity. Designed by Ralph Novak, the instrument featured special frets andseparate signals for its guitar and bass portions. Picking bass notes with his rightthumb while fretting them with his left index finger (while at the same timefingerpicking guitar chords and single notes with his right hand's remaining fourdigits as he frets with his left hand's other three fingers), Hunter achieves the realsound of two-for-one.

sound of two-for-one.

Hunter played with the side group T.J. Kirk in the mid-'90s, a band that derivedtheir name from the cover material they exclusively played: Thelonious Monk,James Brown, and Rahsaan Roland Kirk. Initially wanting to call themselves JamesT. Kirk before being threatened by the Star Trek TV and film series, T.J. Kirkreleased a self-titled 1995 debut and the 1996 follow-up, If Four Was One, beforedisbanding. Hunter took drummer Scott Amendola with him for his next project, anambitious instrumental remake of Bob Marley's Natty Dread album in its entirety.Also featuring saxophonists Kenny Brooks and Calder Spanier, the 1997 releasebeat the odds by becoming arguably Hunter's best album. After Spanier died frominjuries sustained from being hit by a car, Hunter moved east to New York, takingAmendola with him. Teaming with vibraphonist Stefon Harris and percussionistJohn Santos, Charlie Hunter & Pound for Pound's 1998 CD Return of the Candymanis dedicated to Spanier. A departure from Natty Dread, mainly due to the work ofHarris, the disc featured a vibes-heavy cover of Steve Miller's "Fly Like an Eagle."

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Jamey Haddad International All Star Sextet featuringJulien Labro$20.00 Wednesday 3/28 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Master drummer & percussionist from Paul Simon's band, and professor of Music

at Oberlin leads All Star International Group!

Featuring: Jamey Haddad-drums & percussion, Julien Labro-accordion, Michael

Orenstein-piano, Emma Adomeit-acoustic bass, Patrick Graney-percussion, &

Birsa Chatterjee-sax.

A world class musician, native Clevelander Jamey Haddad spent most of 2012and 2013 on tour with Paul Simon enhancing his world famous music with hispercussion. Jamey Haddad has been a professional jazz musician for over 25 years.He has toured and recorded with many greats including Carly Simon, Joe Lovano,Paul Winter, Kenny Werner, and Dave Liebman.

Currently Jamey teaches at Oberlin and he continues to tour as the leader of hisown group, and as a special guest, nationally and internationally.

Boundary breaking and eclectic, Julien Labro escapes easy classification with hisunique musical language and blend of improvisation and artistry that draws fromhis diverse background and musical roots. Inspired by music from around the worldand across a myriad of genres, spanning jazz, classical, world and even folk music,Julien has crafted a refreshingly genre-bending, multilayered contemporary voice,rich with harmony, rhythm, and spontaneity that sets him indescribably apart.

Labro’s musical journey has taken him all across North America, Europe, the MiddleEast and South America. He has performed and collaborated with groups andartists such as Hot Club of Detroit, Brazilian pianist João Donato, ArgentineanGrammy winning composer and pianist Fernando Otero, big-band leader MariaSchneider, vocalist Cassandra Wilson and Kiran Ahluwalia, clarinetist Anat Cohen,Lebanese oud master Marcel Khalife, saxophonists Miguel Zenón, James Carter,Chris Cheek, Jon Irabagon and Victor Goines, trumpeter Dominick Farinacci,composers Du Yun and Avner Dorman, harmonica extraordinaire Howard Levy,percussionist Jamey Haddad, bandoneónist Daniel Binelli, and guitarists HowardAlden, Larry Coryell, Frank Vignola, Tommy Emmanuel, and John and BuckyPizzarelli.

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Songwriters in the Round$10.00 Friday 3/30 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Singer Songwriters share their Music and Stories live on Nighttown Stage!

Featuring: Gretchen Pleuss, Emily Keener, Morgan Mecaskey, Michelle Gaw.

As with some of her proudly stated musical heroes, which include Nick Drake, JoniMitchell, Paul Simon, and Ani Difranco, Gretchen Pleuss keeps the music abovethe standard, three-chord, coffee-house troubadour sound with some cool chordprogressions (a la Mitchell) and grooves. Pleuss also trusts her lilting melodiesenough to use her quiet, emotive alto to sell her lyrics.

Emily Keener is a craftswoman of observation and emotion, and her live presenceis reminiscent of conversations in dimly lit living rooms. Her music is a mirror and amagnifying glass, reflective and evocative; with compelling melodies and fiercehonesty.Her latest record, “Breakfast” (November 2016) and 2018 finds her workingtirelessly on a new collection of songs for her upcoming release.

Morgan Mecaskey is an American musician, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist living in Cleveland, Ohio. Her music is a heart and head experiencefor the listener: earnest lyrics delve into metaphysical questions while vividsoundscapes, whimsical motifs, and fat beats build the bold and beguiling music.

Michelle Gaw is a singer/songwriter that has been writing and performing forseven years. She has a wide range of musical influences including folk, soul, jazz,and indie. Michelle focuses primarily on relatability and wordplay in her songwriting.She strives to make her audiences think differently about life’s subtleties. Usingguided imagery and word painting, Michelle’s songs take listeners through vividexperiences.

Dane Vannatter

$15.00 Saturday 3/31 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Dynamic Jazz Vocalist and recent arrival in Cleveland makes his Nighttown Debut

with his Quartet!

Featuring: Dane Vannatter-vocals, Jackie Warren-piano, Aiden Plank-bass, Mike

Tomaro- sax/flute.

Dane Vannatter has received Bistro awards for Outstanding Vocalist and for hissecond recording Flight by the critics of BackStage in New York. Dane has beenacclaimed by reviewers at The New York Post, The Boston Globe, and BackStage fora style that “blends facets of cabaret and jazz with intelligence and care.”

The Boston Globe remarks “Dane Vannatter’s distinctive style leaves an imprint onwhatever music he sings. His voice has a floating quality that gets in your head andwon’t leave….his music is a swinging, soaring adventure!” He has been nominatedfor 4 MAC awards and is a Nightlife Award finalist.

Dane has performed for several years at the annual Mabel Mercer CabaretConvention in New York. In Pittsburgh, Dane has performed for First Fridays at theFrick, and sings regularly at Fairmont Hotel’s Jazz at Andy’s and James StreetGastropub & Speakeasy. On July 31, 2015 Dane was called to the stage by PattiLaBelle during her concert in Columbus, Ohio. After hearing Dane sing and invitinghim to duet on her classic “Lady Marmalade” Patti exclaimed “You better sing, fool.My God!.”

Dane released his 4th CD Give Me Something Real in 2016 to much critical acclaim

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Svetlana & The Delancey Five$15.00 Thursday 4/05 8:00 pm Buy Tickets

From Russia/NYC! Exciting Swing Vocalist and her Band make Cleveland Debut

at Nighttown!

Svetlana is "Breakfast at Tiffany's served at the 21st Century Speakeasy" (AllanYoung, New York Music Daily), "outstanding vocalist and songwriter" (WillFrieldwald, Wall Street Journal), "making Hot Jazz sound cool!" (BlueMonkMoods).

"Prepare to swing and be moved!" (JazzLives) and "Shine your dancing shoes!"(Time Out NY) as "NYC darlings" (Time Out NY) Svetlana and the Delancey Fivetransport you to the carnival of sound, seamlessly moving from sophisticated andsultry retrospection to a rowdy joyous "exuberant, foot-stomping party combiningswing and pop-singer/songwriter sensibilities"(WPIX11TV) fit for the 21st Century!

Svetlana & The Delancey Five is a collective to New York's veteran jazz musicians

Svetlana & The Delancey Five is a collective to New York's veteran jazz musicianslead by a young exciting vocalist, bandleader and arranger, Svetlana Shmulyian.Since forming in 2011, Svetlana and her band have headlined sold out shows in thepremier jazz clubs (such as Blue Note, BBKings, Joe's Pub, Regattabar), JazzFestivals (Blue Note Jazz Festival, Tel Aviv Blues Festival), and Performance ArtsCenters across the United States and internationally. The band has gained stellarreviews from Presenters, Audiences, and Press alike by playing exhilarating showsthat combine the charm of Svetlana's sultry swinging vocals, with the theexcitement and power of a "little big band" and the intoxicating unpredictableimprovisational aspects of a small jazz group!

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Jeff Lorber Fusion$40.00 Friday 4/06 8:00 pm Buy Tickets10:00 pm Buy Tickets

Grammy Winning Piano and Keyboard Artist and Fusion Legendreturns to Nighttown for 2 Big Shows!

Trailblazing pianist, composer, producer and bandleader Jeff Lorber is aconsummate artist who continues to push himself to new plateaus. Agroundbreaking Fender Rhodes pioneer along with the likes of Herbie Hancock, JoeSample and Bob James, Lorber has triumphed as one of the most innovativemusical minds in contemporary jazz. The multi Grammy-nominated pianist’snewest CD is a sterling example of his expansive musical roots, masterfully craftedharmonic and melodic sophistication, irresistible finger-poppin’ grooves andintricate rhythmic sense. “I came up with the name Prototype because we arealways trying to up our game and come up with new exciting music that could be aprototype or innovative harbinger for the future of our musical style,” says the LAbased pianist. Lorber, a Berklee College of Music alum who formerly majored inChemistry at Boston College goes full throttle on Prototype, orchestrating like analchemist in the lab concocting a majestic elixir of jazz, soul, funk, pop, R&B andgospel.

Jeff Lorber’s Fusion came to life in the 70s when the pianist attended BerkleeCollege of Music. “I was listening to Miles Davis and Bitches Brew and the beginningof great fusion bands like Mahavishnu Orchestra, Weather Report and Return toForever,” reflects Lorber. “There were also artists like Herbie Hancock, TheCrusaders and Grover Washington, who pioneered a more melodic and funky typeof sound. Not to mention the fantastic music being made in R&B and pop music likeEarth Wind and Fire and Tower of Power.” Lorber envisioned Jeff Lorber Fusion asecond generation to these fusion bands that were more R&B and melody oriented.A true clinician, Lorber has made it a point to study the long line of modern jazzpianists since 1945. “Herbie Hancock and Chick Corea have been major influencesbut I had to go back and try to figure out who they listened to and were inspiredby,” says Lorber. “Some of these icons that come to mind are Bill Evans, TheloniousMonk, McCoy Tyner and Bud Powell.” He adds, “I also can’t forget all of the pianistswho played with Miles Davis such as Red Garland, Wynton Kelly, Tommy Flanaganand Horace Silver.”

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Frank Vignola & Vinny Raniolo$20.00 Saturday 4/07 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Sunday 4/08 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Guitar Virtuosos Back on Nighttown Stage for a two nights of Stunning Fretwork!

Frank Vignola

Frank Vignola is one of the most extraordinary guitarists performing before thepublic today. His stunning virtuosity has made him the guitarist of choice for manyof the world’s top musicians, including Ringo Starr, Madonna, Donald Fagen,Wynton Marsalis, Tommy Emmanuel, the Boston Pops, the New York Pops, andguitar legend Les Paul, who named Vignola to his “Five Most Admired Guitar List”for the Wall Street Journal. Vignola’s jaw-dropping technique explains why the NewYork Times deemed him “one of the brightest…stars of the guitar”.

Born on suburban Long Island on December 30, 1965, Vignola was raised in theNew York area. The Italian-American started playing the guitar at the age of six andgrew up admiring a variety of guitarists. Far from a jazz snob, Vignola neverlistened to jazz exclusively and was also a major fan of classical, rock, R&B, andpop. The guitarists that he admires range from Django and Les Paul to rock iconslike Frank Zappa and Eddie Van Halen. As a young adult, Vignola studied at theCultural Arts Center of Long Island and went on to enjoy an enormous amount ofsideman gigs in the 1980s including recording and touring with the likes ofMadonna, Leon Redbone, Ringo Starr as well as coming into his own as a leader in1988 with his famed Hot Club of France tribute which was hailed in the NY Times asone of the top ten acts in New York City in 1988 and forged the way for the manyDjango Hot Club groups that followed.

The New Yorker was 27 when, in 1993, he signed with Concord Jazz and recordedhis first Concord session as a leader, Appel Direct. Many more Concord releasesfollowed in the 1990s as well as 3 releases for the Telarc label as co-leader of thegroup Travelin’ Light. The early 2000′s found Vignola recording a solo guitar CD forAcoustic Disc as well as performing regularly with guitarist, Les Paul. This alsomarked the time that Frank began working with record producer Joel Dorn as wellas making featured appearances on Atlantic, Sony and Warner Brothers Recordswith the likes of Donald Fagen, Queen Latifah, Mark O Connor and Wynton Marsalis.He also recorded a collection of Gershwin pieces for Mel Bay Records titled, “VignolaPlays Gershwin” which was number 2 in NPR radio airplay charts. In recent years,Vignola has recorded two important collaborative CD’s, “Just Between Frets” withTommy Emmanuel on Solid Air Records and “Frank-N-Dawg, Melody Monsters” withmandolinist David Grisman on Acoustic Disc Records.

Vinny Raniolo

Still in his 20s, Raniolo has already performed alongside Tommy Emmanuel, TonyTrishka, Bucky Pizzarelli and David Grisman. Vignola and Raniolo have been touringtogether as a guitar duo for nearly four years, and have played hundreds of showstogether.

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Monika Herzig SHEroes Sextet$20.00 Sunday 4/08 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

All Women International All-Star Group hits the stage at Nighttown!

Featuring: Monika Herzig-piano & leader, Jamie Baum-flute, Reut Regev-

trombone, Leni Stern-guitar, Jennifer Vincent-acoustic bass, & Karina Colis-

drums.

The jazz supergroup of the year is right here – SHEroes, convened by pianist-composer Monika Herzig for a second recording by distinguished improvisingvirtuosos who are all, not just incidentally, women. Monika's deft, always supportivepianism and her warm, joyous, practical sensibility marks every tune with SHEroes.As a Doctor of Music Education at Indiana University, she is a Senior Lecturerfocusing on Arts Management in the School of Public and Environmental Affairs.She is the biographer of IU’s late Doctor David Baker (IU Press, 2011) and recentlyreleased “Experiencing Chick Corea” (Rowman & Littlefield, 2027). SHEroes alsofeatures an international cast of players: Reut Regev (Israel)- Trombone; JenniferVincent (USA/NYC)- Trumpet; Jamie Baum (NYC)- Flute; Leni Stern(Germany/NYC)- Electric Guitar; Rosa Avila (Mexico/NYC)- Drums with theoccasional guests Ingrid Jensen (trumpet), Lakecia Benjamin and Ada Rovatti(saxophones). Each member is a first call, in demand artist for multiple groups anda leader/composer/arranger in her own right.

"These are all incredible accomplished musicians, working hard and oftensacrificing other opportunities, family time and resources to do as they do, toperform in this group," Herzig says of her colleagues. Monika Herzig’s SHEroespresents a model of empowerment for everyone.

“Female musicians now win competitions, lead bands large and small, and set newtrends in improvised music. SHEroes is powerful!” Bob Blumenthal/ GRAMMYWinning Journalist.

“SHEROES is a brilliant project involving some of my favorite musicians,spearheaded by Monika Herzig. It is soulful and thoughtful. I especially love theirtake on “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough“– it captures the spirit of the groupbecause there is no stopping great artists from making great music, asdemonstrated on this stellar recording.” ~TERRI LYNE CARRINGTON

“Didn’t expect to hear this treatment of my own song. So nice to be able tohonestly say I really really liked it!” ~VALERIE SIMPSON

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Dominick Farinacci: "Modern Warrior LIVE -Unplugged"$30.00 Thursday 4/12 8:00 pm Buy Tickets

The Story and Sound of a Combat Veteran's Journey. Created by Dominick

Farinacci and Jaymes Poling.

With 7 Pc Band Live at Nighttown! Featuring: Dominick Farinacci (trumpet),

Jaymes Poling (narrator), Aman Almeida (piano), Jeremiah Napier (bass), Chris

George (Guitar), Jonathan Winfree (drums), Anthony Taddeo (percussion)

Guest vocalist: Akua Allrich

Modern Warrior is a live theatrical music experience co-created by United StatesMilitary Veteran Jaymes Poling and musician Dominick Farinacci. This dynamicproduction explores the psychological weights of war, the challenges ofreintegration as a civilian, and the potential for positive personal and communalgrowth.Narrated by Staff Sergeant Poling, who spent three years in Afghanistan as aninfantryman with the 82nd Airborne Division, the autobiographical productiondetails his time in the military and his subsequent transition to civilian life backhome. It’s complemented by dynamic musical performances led by DominickFarinacci (Mack Avenue recording artist and former Global Ambassador to Jazz atLincoln Center).

The Modern Warrior initiative aims to build bridges between veteran and civiliancommunities through live performances, collaborative workshops, sharing veteranstories and informative panel discussions. Modern Warrior works to helpdestigmatize our veterans’ experiences through deeper understanding from thecommunity and by providing inspirational hope across communities.

About the creatorsJaymes Poling grew up in Warren, Ohio and enlisted in the US Army at the age of17. He was assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division in Fort Bragg, North Carolina asan infantryman. During his eight years with the division, he spent 36 monthsfighting in Afghanistan across three separate tours.Jaymes is currently in his last year of a finance degree at John Carroll University,and spends time working to help veterans find their own peace after war. Trumpeter Dominick Farinacci has been recently credited the title GlobalAmbassador to Jazz at Lincoln Center by Wynton Marsalis, working to furtherintegrate jazz into communities around the world. He graduated from The JuilliardSchool in 2005 launching his career in Japan with a prolific run of eight albums,later releasing two more globally. He has performed in more than 120 cities in 14countries around the world, was a featured guest on ABC’s Good Morning America,and is a TED Speaker. Music icon Quincy Jones says of Dominick’s accomplishmentsin performance, recording, education & advocacy, “This kid is 360 degrees!”

His most recent recording “Short Stories” is produced by Tommy LiPuma. This isTommy & Dominick’s first collaboration, and was recorded in their hometown ofCleveland at the Gill and Tommy LiPuma Center for Creative Arts.

In addition to touring around the world with his band, Dominick has beensuccessful in his personal endeavors on bringing music into the community throughArts and Wellness & Education. He was invited by TED to be a TED Speaker at the2014 TED MED conference at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC.

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Dominick Farinacci Quintet$30.00 Friday 4/13 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Rising Trumpet Star and his Group Back by Popular Demand Live at Nighttown!

Dominick Farinacci recently released his Mack Avenue Records debut, "ShortStories" -- a compelling suite of music with a repertoire that spans genres andgenerations united by the trumpeter/composer's soulful conception. Bringingtogether songs from Tom Waits, Horace Silver, Dianne Reeves and the Gipsy Kingsas well as original compositions, Farinacci has managed to create his own musicaluniverse, aided by musicians of the highest caliber. All of the songs have anarrative that any listener can relate to.

Farinacci had already achieved enough stature by his mid-teens that WyntonMarsalis offered to help him set his sights on coming to New York, and by 2001,Farinacci was one of only four trumpeters in the world to be selected as theinaugural students in The Juilliard School's first jazz curriculum. During his schoolyears and afterwards, Farinacci immediately distinguished himself as asoloist/bandleader/composer with a vision.

Soon thereafter, Farinacci was named the first Global Ambassador for Jazz atLincoln Center and traveled to Qatar where his world expanded beyond his wildestdreams. Throughout the two years that Farinacci spent there, he broadened hisactivities to include dozens of different projects, where the goal was, through hismusic and outreach activities, to unite communities and overcome barriers of everysort.

Life itself has many different sorts of mentorship built into it. A life in the arts can'texist without these kinds of relationships, and Short Stories is the fruit of thecoming together of two kindred spirits, Farinacci and LiPuma, from the same hometown (Cleveland, Ohio), separated by just under half a century in age. What unitesthem is a clear, moern aesthetic vision that combines the highest musical standardswith a desire to be agents of change.

There are so many superlatives thrown around these days that they seem to havelost their effect; but as this unique and deeply grounded album sinks into yourconsciousness, you will undoubtedly come to the conclusion that Dominick Farinacciis not only one of the truly outstanding musicians of his generation, but also thatwhat is behind the music is nothing short of miraculous. In Farinacci's own words:"While Short Stories is the title of this particular recording, it has come to representa culmination of things I'm most passionate about - performance, education, music& wellness and community-based cultural collaborations - unfolding in the musicand touring around the world."

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Andre Cavor & The Cavor Project$15.00 Saturday 4/14 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

North Coast Contemporary Jazz Saxophonist & Group hit the Stage at Nighttown!

Featuring music from his brand new CD "Road Trip".

On Nighttown's fully heated and covered Stephens Green Patio.

Over the past two decades, urban jazz icons Kirk Whalum and Jonathan Butler havepaved the way for emerging artists to take a bolder approach to blending theirpassions for instrumental pop, jazz and soul and gospel music. While those twoartists were well established before they began recording gospel and worshipalbums – and rarely blend the two styles on a single project – saxophonist AndreCavor is unabashedly sharing his lifelong love for both styles of music from the getgo. True to its title, the Cleveland based performer’s independent debut album RoadTrip chronicles his multi-faceted journey – starting with playing the sax in churchand, over the past decade, founding and leading The Cavor Project, an 11 pieceensemble renowned as one of the most diverse bands in the city. Andre found theperfect producer to take his artistry to the next level in Darren Rahn, a saxophonistand artist who has worked his studio magic for Whalum and Butler in addition togenre greats Dave Koz, Wayman Tisdale, Najee, Eric Darius, Jeffrey Osborne andJeff Lorber. “Mixing contemporary jazz and gospel songs on Road Trip felt like a naturalextension of my many live performances over the years,” says Andre, who firstbegan playing the sax at 16 but let it go during his eight year stint in the armybefore rediscovering it in the early 2000s. “So many people I have played for and entertained liked and responded emotionallyto both sides of my artistry,” he adds. “When I started thinking about doing myfirst solo album, I thought I should share everything I truly love to do. Of course, Iheard from some fellow sax players and other naysayers, telling me that new artistsshould never mix gospel and smooth jazz/R&B, that audiences won’t get it for somereason. My response was, ‘I honestly don’t think you were conceived to a gospeltune!’ and then told them I believed that people that love church and God also loveR&B. I felt it was important to share my entire self with people. Including both onRoad Trip was the perfect way to share my entire self with everyone.” Andre laid the foundation for Road Trip with hundreds of performances as leader ofThe Cavor Project, which has been a mainstay on the Cleveland music scene since2007. The band is known for infusing fresh, explosive energy into vocal andinstrumental classics from the 80’s through 2017 and spicing up their set list withdynamic originals. The Cavor Project performs a grooving mix of R&B, smooth jazz,hip-hop, reggae, pop, blues, rock and gospel. When I see the smiles on people’s faces when they hear my music, it’s anoverwhelming feeling and confirmation that I’m doing exactly what I am put hereto do. My goal is always to make people happy, and now with the release of RoadTrip, I’m excited about reaching beyond my comfort zone and sharing the joy withmore people.”

The Alt$20.00 Tuesday 4/17 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Celtic and Folk Music from Supergroup featuring John Doyle ( From Solas), Cathy

Jordan (from Dervish) & Eamon O'Leary.

The Alt – Irish: Three masters of Irish music—Asheville guitarist John Doyle;vocalist , Bodhran and Bones player and Dervish’s very own front-woman CathyJordan, and singer and guitar and bouzouki player Eamon O’Leary—have cometogether to celebrate the songs andspirit at the core of the tradition. The ballads,tunes, and new and rediscovered songs each artist brings to The Alt reflect theirlove of the traditional music that has been a touchstone of Irish identity forgenerations. They also build on the heritage of Irish immigrants who settled inAppalachia, where Irish song provided some of the building blocks for old-time,country, and bluegrass. In choosing to record their first album, the eponymouslytitled The Alt, at a cabin in North Carolina’s Appalachian Mountains, The Altembraced this fruitful musical lineage.

John Doyle: Name many of the most notable recordings and/or performers in Irishmusic and it's a fair bet that John Doyle had something to do with them. LizCarroll; Eileen Ivers; Karan Casey; Solas; Michael Black; Mary Black; the trio ofMcCusker, McGoldrick and Doyle; The Teetotalers (Martin Hayes, Kevin Crawford,John Doyle); and now Usher's Island (Andy Irvine, Donal Lunny, Mike McGoldrick,Paddy Glackin and John Doyle) - a veritable who's who of the greatest names inIrish music. From a musical family in Dublin, John’s influences include well knownEnglish folk singers Nic Jones, Martin Carthy, Richard Thompson, and TheWatersons; Scottish singers Dick Gaughan and John Martin; and fellow IrishmenPaul Brady and Al O’Donnell as well as his father, Sean Doyle - probably the biggestinfluence of all.

In 1991 Cathy Jordan joined Sligo based traditional group Dervish and started herrecording career with the Dervish album "Harmony Hill" to huge critical acclaim.This saw Cathy returning to her roots of raditional music and song and sparked offa musical journey which has spanned nearly 3 decades. During that time Cathy hasbeen the front woman and bodhran player with the group and has led themthrough thousands of concerts in hundreds of cities in nearly 40 countries. Someof the more memorable of these were playing at the Great Wall of China, theWailing Wall in Jerusalem and at the biggest rock music festival in the world - Rockin Rio to over 250 thousand people.

Eamon O’Leary is one of the most in-demand Irish vocalists and guitarists in theUS today. Eamon started playing Irish music while growing up in Dublin throughhis friendship with the Mayock family, traditional musicians from County Mayo.When he moved to New York City in the early 90’s, he immersed himself in thecity’s traditional music scene and travelled widely, performing with many of thegreat players in Irish music.

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Eric Andersen

$20.00 Thursday 4/19 8:00 pm Buy Tickets

Legendary Singer/Songwriter and Trio hit the Stage at Nighttown!

"Eric Andersen is one of our finest singers and songwriters, in the most literal senseof that tradition… the most elegant of singers." David Fricke, (Rolling StoneMagazine)

“An American master.” Robert Palmer.

Eric Andersen first came to prominence as a performer in Greenwich Village in theearly 1960s and immediately became part of the Village folk and songwriter scenealong with Phil Ochs, Tom Paxton, Dave Van Ronk, and Bob Dylan, and was at theepicenter of the American Greenwich Village singer-songwriter explosion.

Besides his own classics, he’s co-written songs with Bob Weir of the Dead, TownesVan Zandt, Rick Danko, and Lou Reed.

His songs have been covered by many artists including Mary Chapin Carpenter,Judy Collins, Fairport Convention, Rick Nelson, John Denver, Linda Ronstadt, TheGrateful Dead, Peter, Paul & Mary, The Blues Project, Gillian Welch and LindaThompson, and Rick Danko. Bob Dylan’s version of Eric’s song “Thirsty Boots” wasreleased as a single on Record Store Day and also appears on the Dylan CD AnotherSelf Portrait.

Over the past 50 years, Eric has toured the world and released over 30 CDs oforiginal music including Blue Rain (Appleseed Recordings) his first live concertrecording in Oslo with the band Spoonful of Blues and released in 2007. In the early 1990s Andersen recorded 2 trio-harmony albums with The Band’s RickDanko and Norwegian singer Jonas Fjeld. He’s featured in the Joni MitchellAmerican Masters documentary, the Wildflower Festival DVD with Judy Collins, TomRush, and Arlo Guthrie, the rock film Festival Express and the documentaryGreenwich Village: Music That Defined a Generation. In 1990 Eric won the New York Music Award for his album Ghosts Upon the Road,in 1992 the Spellemanns Pris (Norwegian Grammy) for “Danko Fjeld Andersen” andin 2003 The Premio Tenco award with Patti Smith in San Remo, Italy. It is anaward given to outstanding songwriters. Previous awards have gone to RandyNewman, Tom Waits, Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen, and Lou Reed. The Eric Andersen and Friends Webcast was launched in June 2011 by NevessaProductions Woodstock with special guests Happy Traum, John Sebastian, Joe Floodand Inge Andersen.

Featured songs from that show were from his album The Cologne Concert (MeyerRecords) which was released on CD and Vinyl in April 2011. The live albumfeatures Eric’s wife Inge Andersen on back-up harmonies and he is accompanied onviolin by Michele Gazich.

Coming soon, in conjunction with Eric’s fall tours, this October 2107 will see therelease of two new albums:

Sony/Legacy Records will be issuing THE ESSENTIAL ERIC ANDERSEN – A 42-trackdigital release, 33 track double CD release and 20 track double LP retrospectiverelease covering fifty years of his recorded history from Today is the Highway toBlue River and Ghosts Upon the Road and Beat Avenue and on to his Live inCologne album and unreleased New York recordings.

The fall of 2017 will see the release of a new EP from Meyer Records called SilentAngel: The Exploded World of Heinrich Böll”

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David Ake HUMANITIES Quintet

$20.00 Saturday 4/21 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Cutting Edge Pianist takes the Stage at Nighttown with his All-Star Quintet!

Featuring: David Ake-piano, Ralph Alessi-trumpet, Peter Epstein-sax, Drew

Gress-acoustic bass, & Mark Ferber-drums.

Pianist and composer David Ake has worked alongside some of the world's mostcreative musicians. Among his recordings are the solo-piano CD In Between, hailedby Jazz Times as “luminous” and “poignant;” Bridges (Down Beat : ****1/2); andthe critically acclaimed Lake Effect, recorded during and inspired by his two years inCleveland.

His most recent release, Humanities, features the renowned improvisers RalphAlessi (trumpet), Ben Monder (guitar), Drew Gress (bass), and Mark Ferber(drums).

In addition to his extensive performance credits, Ake is an award-winning scholarand educator. He authored the books Jazz Cultures and Jazz Matters, and co-editedthe essay collection Jazz/Not Jazz.

A former chair of the music department at Case Western Reserve University, henow chairs the Department of Musicology at the University of Miami's Frost Schoolof Music.

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Master Class at Nighttown: The Magic of the Muppets$10.00 Sunday 4/22 2:00 pm Buy Tickets

Kermit the Frog. Miss Piggy. Cookie Monster. Bert and Ernie. We all grew up with

them – and we continue to love them today.

For more than 60 years, the creations of Jim Henson continue to entertain and

For more than 60 years, the creations of Jim Henson continue to entertain andentrance fans of all ages. What is it about those Muppets and Monsters that havesuch staying power? Why does "Rainbow Connection" still bring a tear to our eyes? And what makes us respond to every "Mahna Mahna" with a “Do doo do do doo”?

On April 22 and 23, Joe Hennes, Editor-in-Chief of ToughPigs.com, the premier fansite for adult fans of Jim Henson and The Muppets, will deliver a "Master Class" onthe life and legacy of visionary Jim Henson.

From Sesame Street to The Muppet Show and beyond, Master Class at Nighttownwill take a deep look at what makes Jim Henson’s creations so beloved to the innerchild in all of us.

Master Class at Nighttown: The Magic of the Muppets will premiere on April22 at 2:00 pm, at a family-friendly $10 per person and repeat on April 23 at 7:00pm, $15 per person. Both shows will be fairly similar. Tickets can be purchasedonline at www.nighttowncleveland.com.

About Joe HennesA self-proclaimed "professional Muppet fan," Cleveland native Joe Hennes has beenco-owner and Editor-in-Chief of the premier Muppet fan website ToughPigs.comsince 2006. With a career in children's multimedia, Hennes has worked forcompanies such as Teletubbies and Sesame Workshop. He has presented programson Jim Henson and the Muppets at New York Comic Con, and his writing can beseen on the Sesame Street blog and Mental Floss. His work on ToughPigs.com hasbeen featured in the Wall Street Journal, BBC and Al Jazeera, and he hasinterviewed Muppet-related visionaries including Frank Oz, Paul Williams and CarollSpinney. Hennes also starred in and produced a series of "Unboxing" videos withThe Jim Henson Company.

Did you see Best Picture winner Birdman starring Michael Keaton? Moreimportantly, have you seen Big Birdman, a parody version starring Big Birdperformer Caroll Spinney, co-written by Joe Hennes? You can watch it onYouTube here.

Nicole Henry$25.00 Sunday 4/22 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Dynamic jazz & soul vocalist from Miami/NYC live on Nighttown stage! With the

Robert Hubbard Trio.

Since her debut in 2004, Nicole Henry has established herself as one of the jazzworld’s most acclaimed vocalists. Ms. Henry possesses a potent combination ofdynamic vocal abilities, impeccable phrasing and powerful emotional resonance.

Her passionate, soulful voice and heart-felt charisma have earned her a 2013 SoulTrain Award for “Best Traditional Jazz Performance," three Top-10 U.S. Billboardand HMV Japan jazz CDs, and rave reviews by The New York Times, Wall StreetJournal, The Japan Times, El Pais, Jazz Times, Essence and more.

Ms. Henry’s accompaniment ranges from a jazz trio to a full big band with arepertoire that includes the American Songbook, classic and contemporary jazz,contemporary standards, blues and originals.

Ms. Henry has captivated audiences in over 15 countries, headlining at venues in

Ms. Henry has captivated audiences in over 15 countries, headlining at venues inNew York, Tokyo, Madrid, Moscow, Paris, Shanghai, San Francisco and Miami -including over 30 music festivals and in some of the world’s most famous venues.

Such venues include: Blue Note; Jazz at Lincoln Center; Blues Alley; Arsht Center;Feinstein’s; Madrid Jazz Festival; Regattabar; Catalina Jazz, L.A.; The Royal Room,Palm Beach; Jazz Aspen/Snowmass Festival; Green Mill; Jazz Kitchen and manymore!

“The obvious forerunner to Ms. Henry…is the younger Natalie Cole, to whose styleshe adds a coating of brass.” - The New York Times

"...this generation's First Lady of Jazz. She is the genuine article, the dream at lastcome true… - The Huffington Post

“…a paragon of perfection…the vocal love child of Whitney Houston and SarahVaughan.” - Miami Herald

“...a pop, soul superwoman.” - The New York Times

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Master Class at Nighttown: The Magic of the Muppets$15.00 Monday 4/23 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Kermit the Frog. Miss Piggy. Cookie Monster. Bert and Ernie. We all grew up with

them – and we continue to love them today.

For more than 60 years, the creations of Jim Henson continue to entertain andentrance fans of all ages. What is it about those Muppets and Monsters that havesuch staying power? Why does "Rainbow Connection" still bring a tear to our eyes? And what makes us respond to every "Mahna Mahna" with a “Do doo do do doo”?

On April 22 and 23, Joe Hennes, Editor-in-Chief of ToughPigs.com, the premier fansite for adult fans of Jim Henson and The Muppets, will deliver a "Master Class" onthe life and legacy of visionary Jim Henson.

From Sesame Street to The Muppet Show and beyond, Master Class at Nighttownwill take a deep look at what makes Jim Henson’s creations so beloved to the innerchild in all of us.

Master Class at Nighttown: The Magic of the Muppets will premiere on April22 at 2:00 pm, at a family-friendly $10 per person and repeat on April 23 at 7:00pm, $15 per person. Both shows will be fairly similar. Tickets can be purchasedonline at www.nighttowncleveland.com.

About Joe HennesA self-proclaimed "professional Muppet fan," Cleveland native Joe Hennes has beenco-owner and Editor-in-Chief of the premier Muppet fan website ToughPigs.comsince 2006. With a career in children's multimedia, Hennes has worked forcompanies such as Teletubbies and Sesame Workshop. He has presented programson Jim Henson and the Muppets at New York Comic Con, and his writing can beseen on the Sesame Street blog and Mental Floss. His work on ToughPigs.com hasbeen featured in the Wall Street Journal, BBC and Al Jazeera, and he hasinterviewed Muppet-related visionaries including Frank Oz, Paul Williams and Caroll

interviewed Muppet-related visionaries including Frank Oz, Paul Williams and CarollSpinney. Hennes also starred in and produced a series of "Unboxing" videos withThe Jim Henson Company.

Did you see Best Picture winner Birdman starring Michael Keaton? Moreimportantly, have you seen Big Birdman, a parody version starring Big Birdperformer Caroll Spinney, co-written by Joe Hennes? You can watch it onYouTube here.

Stanley Jordan & Diego Figueiredo "Together for theFirst Time!"$30.00 Wednesday 4/25 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Thursday 4/26 8:00 pm Buy Tickets

After Selling out their Solo Shows in January, Nighttown is proud to Present these

Two World Class Guitarists Together For the First Time!

International Summit Meeting with Stanley Jordan (USA) and Diego Figueiredo

(Brazil). World Premier Live at Nighttown!!

In a career that took flight with immediate commercial success and critical acclaim,guitar virtuoso Stanley Jordan has consistently displayed a chameleonic musicalpersona of openness, imagination, versatility and maverick daring. Be it boldreinventions of classical masterpieces or soulful explorations through pop-rock hits,to blazing straight ahead jazz forays and ultramodern improvisational works. Jordancan always be counted on to take listeners on breathless journeys into theunexpected.

Key to Jordan’s fast-track acclaim was his mastery of a special technique on theguitar’s fretboard. Instead of conventional strumming and picking, Jordan'sinnovative "touch technique" is an advanced form of two-handed tapping. While ahandful of other players were using similar techniques, Stanley’s fluid, multi-layered textures and sheer virtuosity raised the bar for excellence.

But his technique, though impressive, is always a means to a musical end. Hismusic is imbued with a warmth and sensitivity that has captured the imagination oflisteners worldwide. A classically trained pianist before playing guitar, Jordanwanted greater freedom in voicing chords on his guitar, so he applied pianoprinciples to do so. Jordan's touch technique allows the guitarist to play melody andchords simultaneously with an unprecedented level of independence.

To date Jordan has performed in over 60 countries on 6 continents. He hasperformed at many festivals, including the Kool Jazz Festival, the Concord JazzFestival, and the Montreaux International Jazz Festival. During the 1980s hecollaborated with a diverse array of artists, including performances with Art Blakeyand Richie Cole and recordings with Stanley Clarke.

Diego Figueiredo is a new star of the guitar world. He is only 35, and he hasrelease 23 Cds, 3 DVDs, and he has playing in more than 60 contries around theworld. He is winner of several important competitions like Montreux JazzCompetition, VISA Prize and some others. Diego is presenting now his new concert“ From Classical to Jazz”. It is a fusion between Jazz, Bossa nova and Classicalmusic. Diego has an unique interpretation, with a lot of technique, much emotion,and his show has been a great success to audiences.

Brazil continuously fosters new stars that impress and amaze their audiences withtheir joy and exceptional technique. Diego Figueiredo makes new fans everytime heenters the stage, and very few others play the guitar as expressively as he does.

Diego has recorded and performed with big names like Gilberto Gil, João Bosco,Roberto Menescal, Toquinho, Belchior, Fafá de Belém, Angela Maria, Toninho Horta,Larry Coryell, Ken Peplowski, Lewis Nash, John Clayton, Cyrille Aimée and manyothers.

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Jimmy Webb - The Glenn Campbell Years

$75.00 Friday 4/27 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Saturday 4/28 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

JIMMY WEBB: THE GLEN CAMPBELL YEARS highlights some of the 100+

recordings from the Webb/Campbell songbook, pulling the audience in with

various accounts each night of the personal side of generational touchstones like

“Honey Come Back,” “By the Time I Get to Phoenix,” “Wichita Lineman,”

“Galveston” and more from decades of shared musical memories.

Songwriter Jimmy Webb has had many chart topping hits, spanning a wide varietyof musical genres. He received his first gold record at age 18, was the NationalSongwriter Hall of Fame's youngest ever inductee and the only artist ever to receiveGrammy Awards for music, lyrics, and orchestration.

But perhaps Webb's most enduring legacy is his musical partnership with GlenCampbell. The two musicians worked on over one hundred recordings togetherbeginning with “By the Time I Get to Phoenix” which won two Grammy awards. Butat the time, the two had never met in person. Webb says that happened a couple ofyears later at a recording studio in L.A.

Webb offers fans a unique glimpse into that collaboration with "Jimmy Webb: TheGlen Campbell Years.” Through songs, video and audio clips, the composer andperformer will share stories of how the many iconic songs they produced came tobe.

Jimmy Webb is an American songwriter, composer and singer known worldwide as amaster of his trade. Not many artists can say they premiered a classical nocturneand had a rap hit with Kanye West (“Do What You Gotta Do” on “Famous”) in thesame year, but Jimmy’s career is full of surprises. Since his first platinum hit “TheWorst That Could Happen,” Webb has had numerous hits including “Up, Up andAway,” “By the Time I Get to Phoenix,” “Wichita Lineman,” “Galveston,” “All I Know”and “MacArthur Park,” and has also become a leader and mentor in the industry asa champion for songwriters.

Webb is the only artist ever to have received Grammy Awards for music, lyrics andorchestration. His numerous accolades include the prestigious Ivor NovellaInternational Award (2012) and the Academy of Country Music’s Poet Award

International Award (2012) and the Academy of Country Music’s Poet Award(2016). In 2016 Rolling Stone Magazine listed Webb as one of the top 50songwriters of all time. Jimmy Webb was the youngest person ever inducted intothe Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Jimmy Webb’s songs have been recorded by some of the greatest voices of all timeincluding Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand, Elvis Presley, Isaac Hayes, Art Garfunkel,Linda Ronstadt, Michael Feinstein and Judy Collins as well as bands like R.E.M. PerBMI, his song “By the Time I Get to Phoenix” was the third most performed song inthe 50 years between 1940 and 1990. Webb continues to write and record, andhas released ten solo albums since the 1970s, while also writing for other artists. His latest two CDs, Just Across the River and Still Within the Sound of My Voice,feature duets with friends including Billy Joel, Jackson Browne, Vince Gill, WillieNelson, JD Souther, Glen Campbell, Lucinda Williams, Mark Knopfler, Brian Wilson,Lyle Lovett and Keith Urban, among others.

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Lou Armagno "Sinatra Selects"

$10.00 Sunday 4/29 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Vocalist Lou Armagno & his group Sinatra Selects plays the music of "Old Blue

Eyes" for Special Spring Show at Nighttown!

Featuring: Lou Armagno-vocals, Marc Paige-sax, Mike Elkins-piano, Jim Mass-

bass, & Ricky Exton-drums.

Lou Armagno Lou has been performing in and around Cleveland since he movedback in June 2013. What sets Lou apart from other Rat Packer’s is his uncannysimilarity in sound and delivery to 'Ole Blue Eyes? Prior to coming back home Louperformed in Honolulu with various bands and venues. His 2015 CD release, NEVERBEFORE, a 100th anniversary tribute to The Chairman of the Board, is a fantasticinterpretation of songs Frank never recorded, and truly a treat!

Marc Paige Marc has been playing clarinet and saxophone for over 55 years. Hehas performed with many rock, blues and jazz groups, along with most ofCleveland's big bands. Additionally, he is a member of the Solon PhilharmonicOrchestra, and a board member with Cleveland Jazz Orchestra.

Mike Elkins Mike Elkins is a pianist, music director, and arranger. He is a veteranof several area big bands and currently the pianist for the Dan Zola Orchestra. Hehas worked in regional musical theater productions as a pit orchestra member andmusic director at Beck Center, Huntington Playhouse, Clague Playhouse and theformer Berea Summer Theater at Baldwin Wallace University. Mike is one half ofthe singing duo, Mike and Mary, in which he plays keyboards, sings, and arranges. Mike is employed as a software engineer and lives in Berea with his wife, Linda.

Jim Mass Jim is a Cleveland native with a diverse musical background spanningmore than 40 years. Being equally comfortable on both Acoustic and Electric bass,he has played in most every musical genre, including Jazz, Pop, Rock, Big Band,Classical, Country, Bluegrass, Shows and Plays, Christian and Ethnic. His musicalfoundation makes him a quick study, and a first call on many sub lists in the area.Groups (to name a few) he has played with include the NEO Jazz Orchestra, Skyline,Swing City Big Band, The Juice Band, Jazz Connection, Johnny Baron Quintet, theTom Fries Orchestra, Summit Jazz, Cleveland Philharmonic, Hermit Club and

Tom Fries Orchestra, Summit Jazz, Cleveland Philharmonic, Hermit Club andChagrin Studio Orchestras, Rob Michaels, and Josephine Venuti.

Ricky Exton Drummer, recording artist, composer, arranger, and producer, Rickyhas been active in the music community for over 2 decades. At an early age, Ricky'stalents emerged as one of the Cleveland Tri C All Stars. He continued his career inmusic at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Mass., where he earned aBaccalaureate in Professional Music. His performance venues include jazz festivals,concerts, television appearances, and private and corporate events. He hasperformed with Lou Rawls, Wynton Marsalis, Rufus Reid, Cyrus Chestnut, JoanneBrackeen, Kim Nazarian, Linda Presgrave, and international guitar virtuoso NeilZaza. In addition, Ricky is an active session musician recording in studios from theeast coast to the west coast.

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Lucky Peterson & Tamara Tramell & Band$20.00 Sunday 4/29 7:30 pm Buy Tickets

Legend of Jazz and Blues returns to Nighttown! Back by Popular Demand!

Featuring: Lucky Peterson-guitar, organ, & vocals, Tamara Tramell-vocals, & their

touring group!

On Nighttown's Stephens Green Patio. Seating limited!

Lucky Peterson is the most dangerous triple threat working in the blues. He hasgained a reputation as one of the most preeminent performers of the modern era. Asearing lead guitarist, fantastic organist, and first-rate vocalist, Lucky’s manytalents are truly mind-boggling.

Peterson is prime-rich in roots but performs in the present. But that’s just what onewould expect from an artist with Peterson’s resumé; his career began when he wasjust a child. Growing up in Buffalo, NY, Peterson was exposed to music his wholelife; his father owned The Governor’s Inn, one of the area’s most renowned bluesclubs. Willie Dixon produced Peterson’s first record when he was but five years old,the R&B hit, “1-2-3-4.” This resulted in television appearances for the blues prodigyon such shows as The Tonight Show, The Ed Sullivan Show, and What’s My Line.

As a teenager he attended Buffalo Academy of Performing Arts before paying duesin the bands of Etta James and Otis Rush. One of the most versatile playersworking in the blues, Peterson has since performed with a long list of greats,including B.B. King and Albert Collins. His 1993 Verve debut I’m Ready announcedthe arrival of a new force in the blues, while his 1996 collaboration with thelegendary Mavis Staples saw him displaying his gospel chops and influences.Peterson’s previous dates also include 1994′s Beyond Cool, 1996′s Lifetime, 1997′sMove (all on Verve), and 1999′s Lucky Peterson, his first for Blue Thumb Records.

In addition to establishing himself through these recordings, Peterson has made hisname through his electrifying live performances, which are the attributes of alegend.

Lucky's brand new album, "Tribute to Jimmy Smith", was released in October andheralded world wide. Here's Lucky talking about his mentor Jimmy.

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Hubb's Groove Tribute to Herbie Hancock$20.00 Monday 4/30 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Celebrate International Jazz Day with Hubb's Groove paying tribute to Jazz

Legend Herbie Hancock!

Featuring: Robert Hubbard-drums, Tony Watson-sax, George Granville-

keyboards, and John Jones-bass.

Live on Nighttown's Stephens Green Patio. (Limited seating)

Herbie Hancock is an American pianist, keyboardist, bandleader, composer andactor. Starting his career with Donald Byrd, he shortly thereafter joined the MilesDavis Quintet where Hancock helped to redefine the role of a jazz rhythm sectionand was one of the primary architects of the post-bop sound. Hancock's music isoften melodic and accessible; he has had many songs "cross over" and achievesuccess among pop audiences.

Hancock's best-known compositions include "Cantaloupe Island", "Watermelon Man"(later performed by dozens of musicians, including bandleader Mongo Santamaría),"Maiden Voyage", "Chameleon", and the singles "I Thought It Was You" and"Rockit". His 2007 tribute album River: The Joni Letters won the 2008 GrammyAward for Album of the Year, only the second jazz album ever to win the award,after Getz/Gilberto in 1965.

Hubb's Groove is a mIx of Soul, Jazz, R&B and a splash of Gospel.

It's a smooth but yet high energy band that believes whats played from the heart,reaches the heart.

The band was founded In 1996 by Robert Hubbard in Cleveland Ohio under thename "Moments Notice". In 2006 Robert changed the name to "Hubb'S Groove".The band has shared the stage with Kirk Whalum, Jonathan Butler, Earth Wind &Fire, Wayman Tisdale and Pieces of a Dream.

Hubb's Groove has performed with Angela Bofill, Marcus Johnson, Alex Bugnon,Mike Phillips and Sean Jones to name a few.

When the group is not on tour together, they are working with other artists such asBabyface, Toni Braxton, Gerald Albright and Pieces of a Dream.

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Baldwin Wallace Musical Theater Seniors &Sophmores - DOUBLE BILL$15.00 Monday 4/30 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Sophmore Standards & Senior Showcase from the Next Generation of Broadway

Stars! Live at Nighttown!

“Senior Showcase” and “The Sophmores with Broadway Golden Standards”

This is it. The Senior Showcase, itself, a dynamic non-stop production created forthe Broadway casting directors and agents. By the time you see this showcase onthe Nighttown stage, the seniors will have already been to New York City to do theshow for the agents, so this will be the last time they perform together as a class. Every year we see this showcase on the Nighttown stage, it’s an emotionalexperience for the kids – and the audience, too.

Before the Senior Showcase, we’ll listen to the BW sophomore students presentstandards from The Great AmericanSongbook.

If you’re a fan of musical theater, you won’t want to miss thisunforgettable, dual performance !!

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John McCutcheon$30.00 Thursday 5/03 8:00 pm Buy Tickets

Singer/Songwriter & Folk Music Legend returns to Nighttown! Back by popular

demand!

John McCutcheon is one of folk music’s great living storytellers. Revered aroundthe world for his thoughtful and inspiring songwriting and mastery of thehammered dulcimer, John McCutcheon’s career spans over twenty albums andseven Grammy nominations.

Wisconsin native John McCutcheon is an American folk music singer and multi-instrumentalist who has produced 34 albums since the 1970s.He is regarded as amaster of the hammered dulcimer, and is also proficient on many otherinstruments including guitar, banjo, autoharp, mountain dulcimer, fiddle, andjawharp.

McCutcheon, whose family background encompasses farmers and shoemakers,started playing guitar in the early 60s. He picked up a great number of traditionalAmerican songs and tunes from the Appalachians, and learned a wealth ofinstruments, including fiddle, banjo, autoharp and, most notably, the hammer-dulcimer. His playing of the latter encompasses folk, classical, jazz and many otherelements. McCutcheon's extensive recording legacy has attracted a string ofawards, and also seven Grammy nominations. He has recorded exclusively forRounder Records since the early 80s. Howjadoo was the first of several children'salbums which have established McCutcheon as arguably the leading artist within

albums which have established McCutcheon as arguably the leading artist withinthe genre. In the 90s his children's recordings included the Grammy-nominatedFour Seasons series, which featured many compositions co-written with long-timefriend and collaborator, Si Kahn. McCutcheon has also collected and recorded agood deal of Nicaraguan music, which was released by Rounder as a double album,Nicaragua Presente!, in 1989. McCutcheon's prolific work rate has includedproduction work for several other folk artists, and he has also had publishedsongbooks and instructional materials.

Don't miss this opportunity to witness a living legend perform live on theNighttown stage.

Click here to read the article in the Plain Dealer / Cleveland.com fromJohn's last appearance in 2015

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Corky Siegel & Howard Levy$30.00 Friday 5/04 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Chicago Harmonica Legends and All Around Great Musicians! Live on the

Nighttown Stage!

Featuring: Corky Siegel-Harmonica & Vocals (From the Siegel-Schwall Band),

Howard Levy (From Bela Fleck & the Flecktones)-Harmonica and Piano.

Corky Siegel is known internationally as one of the world’s great blues harmonicaplayers, and is a celebrated composer, blues pianist, singer, songwriter, band leaderand author.

Born in Chicago in 1943, Corky’s professional music career began when he foundedthe now legendary Siegel-Schwall Band in Chicago in 1964 with guitarist JimSchwall. The group was a major component of the young generation of white bluesartists—also including Paul Butterfield, Charlie Musselwhite, Harvey Mandel, BarryGoldberg, Nick Gravenites and Michael Bloomfield—who learned the historic Chicagoblues style at the feet and hands of such towering figures as Muddy Waters, Howlin’Wolf, Little Walter, Willie Dixon, Buddy Guy and Sam Lay.

Corky played with all these greats at Siegel-Schwall’s first steady engagement, in1965 at Peppers, Chicago’s internationally renowned blues club. They were soonsigned to Vanguard Records, with blues luminary Samuel Charters producing. Theirfirst album, The Siegel-Schwall Band, was released in 1966, and with it the groupmade San Francisco a virtual second home: There the likes of Janis Joplin, Santana,Steve Miller and Joni Mitchell opened for them (Siegel-Schwall actually producedMitchell’s demo tape); the band would record three more classic albums forVanguard up through 1970, then five for Wooden Nickel/RCA through 1974 beforegoing on hiatus.

After releasing three solo albums, Corky founded Corky Siegel’s Chamber Blues,featuring himself on harmonica, piano and vocals, the West End String Quartet oftopflight Chicago classical string players, and Frank Donaldson on world percussioninstruments. The novel ensemble performed Siegel’s pioneering blues/classicalmusic compositions and released its first album, Corky Siegel’s Chamber Blues, onChicago’s famed blues label Alligator Records in 1994.

Howard Levy is equally at home in Jazz, Classical music, Rock, Folk, Latin, andWorld Music, he brings a fresh lyrical approach to whatever he plays.

Howard Levy is a musician without limits. Composer, Grammy Award winner, multi-instrumentalist, he is best known for his astonishing harmonica playing, which hasearned him the admiration of audiences worldwide. This has made him a favorite

earned him the admiration of audiences worldwide. This has made him a favoriteand a recording artist sought after by the likes of The Flecktones, Kenny Loggins,Dolly Parton, Rabih Abou Khalil, and Paquito D, Rivera, Styx, Donald Fagen, andPaul Simon.

All About Jazz says, “Levy’s harmonica playing is startlingly fluid and full of thetechnical prowess that would be expected from the genre’s top saxophonists, notfrom an instrument that is often associated with campfire cowboys and Mississippibluesmen…These musicians have come together to prove, once again, that it’s notnecessary to only look to New York for the best in American jazz.”

It is only natural then that Corky Siegel and Howard Levy, two of Chicago’s mostrevered and celebrated music treasures, would come together to make peoplelaugh while knocking them flat with jaw dropping virtuosity.

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Forecast$15.00 Friday 5/11 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

North Coast's Premier Contemporary Jazz Group back at Nighttown!

Featuring: Lem Adams-vibes, Gary Stevenson-bass, Alphonso McDuffie-

keyboards, Riley Richards-sax, & Gene Butler-drums.

Forecast is the leading contemporary jazz group in the Northeast Ohio area.Founding members Lem Adams on vibes and Gary Stephenson on electric basshave been entertaining Ohio audiences for over 20 years. The current Forecastlineup includes Jermaine Lockhart on sax, Dave Crawford on keyboards, Kevin Byason guitar, and Gene Butler on drums.

Forecast has shared the stage with many of the top names in contemporary jazzincluding Stanley Turrentine, Roy Ayers, The Crusaders, Bob James, Pieces of aDream, and several others. They have won numerous awards and competitions overthe years and have been the house band at The Q for Cleveland Cavs games.

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Nellie McKay - CD Release Event$30.00 Saturday 5/12 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

CD Release Party! Playing Music from her Brand New CD "Sister Orchid"!

Back by Popular Demand! Singer Songwriter, Pianist, & Comedienne

Live on the Nighttown Stage!

Conjuring the image of a lonely all night truck stop along highway 1 on theCalifornia coast, all but lost in the fog that comes creeping along the shoreline.. thisalbum speaks of the night, the outsider, the plaintive wail of those lost at sea. Sister Orchid was conceived in solitude, executed in darkness. It comes from aplace of quiet, a world of low lights and cool drinks, up against a hard wall. Anoasis of hungry eyes and easy promises, warm as a biscuit, the kind of place yourmother warned you against.

Nellie McKay has released six relatively accomplished albums, won a Theatre WorldAward for her Broadway portrayal of Polly Peachum in The Threepenny Opera, co-created and starred in the award winning off-Broadway hit Old Hats, and haswritten musical biographies around a compelling gallery of ladies - fromenvironmental pioneer Rachel Carson to the life, conviction, and execution at SanQuentin of the underdog Barbara Graham, and most recently The Big Molinsky –Considering Joan Rivers, as well as A GIRL NAMED BILL – The Life and Times ofBilly Tipton, named one of the Best Concerts of the Year by The New York Times.

A recipient of PETA's Humanitarian Award in recognition of her dedication to animalrights, Nellie is an annoyingly vocal advocate against war, capitalism and the two-party system that sustains it.

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The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra$50.00 Sunday 6/03 6:00 pm Buy Tickets8:00 pm Buy Tickets

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The Big Band in Jazz! The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra are returning to the

Nighttown Stage!!

Directed by Scotty Barnhart. With Special Guest Vocalist Everett Greene.

20 Pc. Orchestra live on Nighttown Stage! Longest running group in Jazz

History….83 Years Strong!!!!

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND 5 BIG SHOWS!!!!!

2015 marked the 80th Anniversary of The Count Basie Orchestra. William “CountBasie” (1904-1984) started his orchestra in Kansas City in 1935, and proceeded todevelop and maintain one of the greatest jazz orchestras in music history. With Mr.Basie’s meticulous attention to detail, selecting the very best musicians, andmaking sure that every tune could be danced to, The Count Basie Orchestra soonbecame the favorite for everyone to listen and dance to with it’s irresistible KansasCity Swing beat.

Count Basie was able to get many of the greatest instrumentalists and vocalists injazz to be a part of his orchestra, including Billie Holiday, Lester Young, SweetsEdison, Joe Jones, Joe Williams, Snooky Young, Frank Foster, Thad Jones, FrankWess, and Clark Terry amongst others.

The orchestra has played many times for Kings, Queens, and other members ofRoyalty around the world. Appeared in movies, television shows, tv and radiocommercials, won every respected jazz poll in the world at least once, and has 18Grammy Awards, the most for any orchestra.

Today, under the leadership of it’s Director, Scotty Barnhart, The Count BasieOrchestra is traveling the world celebrating it’s 80th Anniversary and continuingthe excellent standards in swinging and shouting the blues with precision, andcontinuing to be “The Most Explosive Force In Jazz”.

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We give you the best package in town at a price that won't break thebank. And everything is included at no extra charge. Our experienceis as accommodating as our atmosphere. Private function spaces from20 - 150. Valet parking available.

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"Late Night at Nighttown"Fridays Jackie Warren on piano 10:30PM - 1:00AM No coverSaturdays Jackie Warren on piano 10:30PM - 1:00AM No cover

Tuesday, March 27 Charlie Hunter 7 PM $20.8 String Guitar Virtuoso and his Group return to Nighttown!

Wednesday, March 28 Jamey Haddad International All Star Sextet featuring JulienLabro 7 PM $20.Master drummer & percussionist from Paul Simon's band, and professor of Music at Oberlin leads AllStar International Group!Featuring: Jamey Haddad-drums & percussion, Julien Labro-accordion, Michael Orenstein-piano,Emma Adomeit-acoustic bass, Patrick Graney-percussion, & Birsa Chatterjee-sax.

Friday, March 30 Songwriters in the Round 8:30 PM $10.Singer Songwriters share their Music and Stories live on Nighttown Stage!Featuring: Gretchen Pleuss, Emily Keener, Morgan Mecaskey, Michelle Gaw.

Saturday, March 31 Dane Vannatter 8:30 PM $15.Dynamic Jazz Vocalist and recent arrival in Cleveland makes his Nighttown Debut with his Quartet!Dane Vannatter-vocals, Jackie Warren-piano, Aiden Plank-bass, Mike Tomaro- sax/flute.

Thursday, April 5 Svetlana & The Delancey Five 8 PM $15.From Russia/NYC! Exciting Swing Vocalist and her Band make Cleveland Debut at Nighttown!

Friday, April 6 Jeff Lorber Fusion 8 & 10 PM $40.Grammy Winning Piano and Keyboard Artist and Fusion Legend returns to Nighttown for 2 Big Shows!

Saturday & Sunday, April 7-8 Frank Vignola & Vinny Raniolo 8:30 PM Saturday Main Stage 7 PM Sunday ( On the Secret Garden Patio) $20.Guitar Virtuosos Back on Nighttown Stage for a two nights of Stunning Fretwork!

Sunday, April 8 Monika Herzig SHEroes Sextet 7 PM $20.All Women International All-Star Group hits the stage at Nighttown! Featuring: Monika Herzig-piano & leader, Jamie Baum-flute, Reut Regev-trombone, Leni Stern-guitar,Jennifer Vincent-acoustic bass, & Karina Colis-drums.

Thursday, April 12 Dominick Farinacci "Modern Warrior" 8 PM $30.The Story and Sound of a Combat Veteran's Journey. Created by Dominick Farinacci and JaymesPoling.With 7 Pc Band Live at Nighttown!

Friday, April 13 Dominick Farinacci Quintet 8:30 PM $30.Rising Trumpet Star and his Group Back by Popular Demand Live at Nighttown!

Saturday, April 14 Andre Cavor & The Cavor Project 8:30 PM $15.North Coast Contemporary Jazz Saxophonist & Group hit the Stage at Nighttown! Featuring musicfrom his brand new CD "Road Trip".On Nighttown's fully heated and covered Stephens Green Patio.

Tuesday, April 17 The Alt 7 PM $20.Celtic and Folk Music from Supergroup featuring John Doyle ( From Solas), Cathy Jordan (fromDervish) & Eamon O'Leary.

Thursday, April 19 Eric Andersen 8 PM $20.Legendary Singer/Songwriter and Trio hit the Stage at Nighttown!

Saturday, April 21 David Ake HUMANITIES Quintet 8:30 PM $20.Cutting Edge Pianist takes that Stage at Nighttown with his All-Sar Quintet!Featuring: David Ake-piano, Ralph Alessi-trumpet, Peter Epstein-sax, Drew Gress-acoustic bass, &Mark Ferber-drums.

Sunday, April 22 Nicole Henry 7 PM $25.Dynamic jazz & soul vocalist from Miami/NYC live on Nighttown stage! With the Robert Hubbard Trio.

Sun April 22 - Mon April 23 Master Class at Nighttown: The Magic of the Muppets Sun 2:00pm,$10; Mon 7pm $15 Joe Hennes, Editor-in-Chief of ToughPigs.com, the premier fan site for adult fans of Jim Henson andThe Muppets, will deliver a "Master Class" on the life and legacy of visionary Jim Henson.

Wednesday-Thursday, April 25-26 Stanley Jordan & Diego Figueiredo "Together for the FirstTime!" 7 PM Wed. 8 PM Thursday $30.After Selling out their Solo Shows in January, Nighttown is proud to Present these Two World ClassGuitarists Together For the First Time!International Summit Meeting with Stanley Jordan (USA) and Diego Figueiredo (Brazil). WorldPremier Live at Nighttown!!

Friday and Saturday, April 27-28 Jimmy Webb-The Glenn Campbell Years 8:30PM Both Nights $75.JIMMY WEBB: THE GLEN CAMPBELL YEARS highlights some of the 100+ recordings from theWebb/Campbell songbook, pulling the audience in with various accounts each night of the personalside of generational touchstones like “Honey Come Back,” “By the Time I Get to Phoenix,” “WichitaLineman,” “Galveston” and more from decades of shared musical memories.

Sunday, April 29 Lou Armagno Sinatra Selects 7 PM $10.Vocalist Lou Armagno & his group Sinatra Selects plays the music of "Old Blue Eyes" for SpecialSpring Show at Nighttown!Featuring: Lou Armagno-vocals, Marc Paige-sax, Mike Elkins-piano, Jim Mass-bass, & Ricky Exton-drums.

Sunday April 29 Lucky Peterson & Tamara Tramell & Band 7:30 PM $20.Legend of Jazz and Blues returns to Nighttown! Back by Popular Demand!Featuring: Lucky Peterson-guitar, organ, & vocals, Tamara Tramell-vocals, & their touring group!On Nighttown's Stephens Green Patio. Seating limited!

Monday, April 30 Baldwin Wallace Musical Theater Program 7 PM $15.Sophmore Standards & Senior Showcase from the Next Generation of Broadway Stars! Live atNighttown!

Monday, April 30 Hubb's Groove Tribute to Herbie Hancock 7 PM $20.Celebrate International Jazz Day with Hubb's Groove paying tribute to Jazz Legend Herbie Hancock!Featuring: Robert Hubbard-drums, Tony Watson-sax, George Granville-keyboards, and John Jones-bass.

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Thursday, May 3 John McCutcheon 8 PM $30.Singer/Songwriter & Folk Music Legend returns to Nighttown! Back by popular demand!

Friday, May 4 Corky Siegel & Howard Levy 8:30 PM $30.Chicago Harmonica Legends and All Around Great Musicians! Live on the Nighttown Stage!Featuring: Corky Siegel-Harmonica & Vocals (From the Siegel-Schwall Band), Howard Levy (FromBela Fleck & the Flecktones)-Harmonica and Piano.

Friday, May 11 Forecast 8:30 PM $15.North Coast's Premier Contemporary Jazz Group back on stage at Nighttown!Featuring: Lem Adams-vibes, Gary Stevenson-bass, Alphonso McDuffie-keyboards, Riley Richards-sax, & Gene Butler-drums.

Saturday, May 12 Nellie McKay 8:30 PM $30.CD Release Party! Playing Music from her Brand New CD "Sister Orchid"! Back by Popular Demand! Singer Songwriter, Pianist, & Comedienne Live on the Nighttown Stage!

Sunday-Tuesday June 3-5 The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra 6 & 8 PM Sunday &Monday, 7 PM Tuesday (one show only) $50.The Big Band in Jazz! The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra are returning to the Nighttown Stage!!Directed by Scotty Barnhart. With Special Guest Vocalist Everett Greene.20 Pc. Orchestra live on Nighttown Stage! Longest running group in Jazz History….83 Years Strong!!!!BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND 5 BIG SHOWS!!!!!

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