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Two 'Don't Miss Concerts' this Week - The Cookers & Allan Harris

Nighttown by Nighttown / Jim Wadsworth Productions

Hi Folks.

Amongst our five concerts this week, there are two "Don't Miss" concerts that I’d like to bringto your attention and encourage you to come out for.

First one, The Cookers, is here this Wednesday. They are a formidable Septet composed of someof the biggest names in jazz. They all forged their careers in the 60s, 70s and 80s, with some of thelandmark groups from those eras:

Billy Harper (tenor sax) with Lee MorganBilly Hart (drums) and Eddie Henderson (trumpet) with Herbie HancockGeorge Cables (piano) with Dexter Gordon and Joe HendersonCecil McBee (bass) with Charles Lloyd Donald Harrison (alto sax), with Art Blakey and The Jazz MessengersDavid Weiss (trumpet) with Freddie Hubbard

Their list of credits extends far beyond this, and so does their collective discographies. The Cookersare touring in support of their fourth CD, “The Warriors”.

I highly recommend coming out for The Cookers on Wednesday.

Then on Thursday, one of our favorite malevocalists, Allan Harris, brings his NYC basedgroup to play a tribute to two legendary jazzvocalists, Nat ‘King’ Cole and Eddie Jefferson.

Allan has a gorgeous baritone voice, and heknows how to use it. He also is a fantasticentertainer, as well as a very good friend ofours.

This tribute is testament to Harris’ range andversatility, as Nat "King" Cole was the veryembodiment of classics and standards, andEddie Jefferson was one of the founders of jazzvocalese.

I highly recommend coming to hear Allan Harris on Thursday.

I hope to see you at either or both of these concerts this week! These are both "Don't Miss"concerts.

Jim WadsworthNighttown / Jim Wadsworth Productions

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Dominick Farinacci - "Spirit of the Groove"$20.00$20.00 Sunday 3/31 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Rising Trumpet Star with All-Star & Next Generation Lineup for Special Spring

Show at Nighttown!

Trumpeter Dominick Farinacci has been recently credited the title GlobalAmbassador to Jazz at Lincoln Center by Wynton Marsalis, working to further

integrate 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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The Cookers$40.00$40.00 Wednesday 4/03 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Legendary All-Star Septet Live on Nighttown Stage!

Featuring: Billy Harper-Tenor Sax, Donald Harrison-Alto Sax, Eddie Henderson-

trumpet, David Weiss-Trumpet, George Cables-Piano, Cecil McBee-Acoustic Bass,

& Billy Hart-Drums.

Experience counts, especially in jazz. The more time musicians spend interpretingtunes and interacting with others, the more articulation an audience can expect.You can hear the fruits of such work in the expressive language The Cookers bringto the bandstand and to their four critically acclaimed recordings, Warriors, Castthe First Stone, Believe and Time and Time Again (which was the iTunes Jazz CD ofthe year in 2014). This exciting new all-star septet summons up an aggressive mid‘60s spirit with a potent collection of expansive post-bop originals marked by all therequisite killer instincts and pyrotechnic playing expected of some of the heaviesthitters on the scene today.

Billy Harper, Cecil McBee, George Cables, Eddie Henderson, and Billy Hart all cameup in the heady era of the mid ‘60s. It was a period that found the dimensions ofhard bop morphing from their original designs, and each of these guys helpedfacilitate the process as members of some of the most important bands of the era.Hart and Henderson were members of Herbie Hancock’s groundbreaking Mwandishigroup; Cecil McBee anchored Charles Lloyd’s great ’60s quartet alongside KeithJarrett and Jack DeJohnette; Billy Harper was part of Lee Morgan’s last group, aswell as being a member of Max Roach’s Quartet and Art Blakey and the JazzMessengers; while George Cables held down the piano chair in numerous bandsincluding groups led by Sonny Rollins, Joe Henderson, Freddie Hubbard, DexterGordon and Art Pepper.

David Weiss and Donald Harrison, from a more recent generation and the youngestmembers of the band, are experts in this forthright lingo, having gained experienceperforming with Art Blakey, Bobby Hutcherson, Freddie Hubbard, Charles Tolliver,Roy Haynes and Herbie Hancock.

Each member of the Cookers has spent time leading his own series of groups aswell, and each has a keenly individual sound. But it’s the unmistakable power ofteamwork that makes this music so commanding and resonates with a kind ofdepth and beauty that speaks of the seasoned track record of its principals(combined, the group has over 250 years of experience in the jazz world and hasbeen a part of over 1,000 recordings). You can feel the collective weight of thatexperience in their CDs and especially in their live performances. Since this version

of the band was solidified in 2007 the group has performed at venues around theworld, including headlining the Newprot Jazz Festival, New Orleans Jazz Fest,Playboy Jazz Festival, Vancouver Jazz Festival, Umbria Jazz Festival, Northsea JazzFestival, Detroit Jazz Festival, Chicago Jazz Festival, The Jerusalem Jazz Festival,The Guinness Cork Jazz Festival, The Charlie Parker Jazz Festival, Jazz in Marciac,The Burghausen Jazz Festival, Jazz Terrassa,The Healdsburg Jazz Festival, JazzViersen, Ronnie Scott’s and Yoshi’s.

Don’t miss this unbelievable group at Nighttown!!

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Allan Harris $20.00$20.00 Thursday 4/04 8:00 pm Buy Tickets

Dynamic NYC Vocalist pays Tribute to Nat 'King' Cole & Eddie Jefferson with his

NYC Based Band Live at Nighttown!

Featuring: Allan Harris-vocals, Arcoiris Sandoval-piano, Nimrod Speaks-bass, &

Shirazette Tinnin-drums.

Honoring two of the world’s most iconic jazz vocalists, DownBeat award winning jazzvocalist/guitarist/composer ALLAN HARRIS has enthralled audiences across theglobe with his exciting rendition of music from his recordings the Genius of EddieJefferson and Long Live the King, a tribute to Nat ‘King’ Cole recorded live at theKennedy Center. 2018 was the centennial of Eddie Jefferson’s birth and 2019 is thecentennial of Nat Cole’s birth…by putting these two artists together in oneperformance, Harris demonstrates how these two very different artists, born in thesame era, bridged the gulf between swinging, hep cat vocalese and the nostalgiccrooning of the American Standard Songbook.

Not only has Harris has been described as the “heir apparent to Nat King Cole” (NewYork Times) but his tribute to the great Eddie Jefferson has won him critical acclaimaround the world.

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Forecast$15.00$15.00 Friday 4/05 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

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

On Nighttown's Stephens Green Patio. Fully Heated Indoor/Outdoor Space!

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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Joe Policastro Trio$15.00$15.00 Saturday 4/06 8:00 pm Buy Tickets

From Chicago! Windy City Bassists Leads Progressive Jazz Trio Live at

Nighttown! Playing Music from their new CD "Nothing Here Belongs".

Featuring: Joe Policastro-acoustic bass, Dave Miller-guitar, & Mikel Avery-drums.

On Nighttown's fully heated and covered Back Patio Space. Seating Limited.

Hailed by Downbeat for its “deft analysis of choice repertoire,” and by the ChicagoReader for its “diversity of approaches to all kinds of source material,” the JOEPOLICASTRO TRIO returns to Nighttown celebrating the release of their fourthalbum, Nothing Here Belongs.

This Chicago-based alternative jazz trio led by bassist Joe Policastro featuresguitarist Dave Miller and drummer Mikel Avery. While firmly rooted in jazz, theband’s open-minded, inclusive nature draws upon a wide array of musical styles andsources while still keeping the aesthetic of an acoustic trio intact.

Nothing Here Belongs marks the fourth release by the band. The new releasefollows in the wake of West Side Story Suite (2013), POPS! (2016), and ScreenSounds (2017), all of which highlighted the trio’s ability to remake unlikely songs inits own raw, highly idiosyncratic fashion. Nothing Here Belongs, by contrast, for thefirst time showcases the trio’s captivating body of original music, while alsoincluding characteristically bold arrangements of songs by Bruce Springsteen,

Talking Heads, and Santo & Johnny.

True bands are a rarity in jazz these days, especially ones who hone their craft asconsistently as this one does. Beyond Chicago, the band has been extensivelyplaying together throughout the US and Canada having even performed forPresident Barack Obama in October of 2016. As sidemen, Joe Policastro (PhilWoods, Howard Alden, Pat and Debby Boone, Jeff Hamilton, Diane Schuur), DaveMiller (Clarice Assad, Patricia Barber, Algernon), and Mikel Avery (Joshua Abrams,Theaster Gates, Rob Mazurek) have performed and recorded with a wide array ofmusicians but dedicate collectively to this trio.

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Arielle$15.00$15.00 Saturday 4/06 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Rapidly rising Guitarist and Singer/Songwriter from Nashville/LA makes

Cleveland debut at Nighttown!

Arielle is considered a music industry triple threat because she could enjoy animpressive career solely as a singer, songwriter or guitar player, but she hascombined all three of those gifts to create a unique artistry that defies genres andborders.

She recently opened for Eric Johnson on his 3-month long tour earlier this year, aswell as played and/or opened for Vince Gill, Gregg Allman, Heart, Joan Jett, CountryJoe McDonald, Eric Johnson, Paul Gilbert, Andy Timmons, and many more. She hasalready made the cover of Guitar Player magazine and released the single“California,” which reached No. 3 on CMT Pure Charts.

She is the guitar player for Avery in the TV show Nashville, where she currentlyresides. Her voice gains comparison to Karen Carpenter and Eva Cassidy for thepurity with a fouroctave range.

Arielle has an associate degree from the Musician’s Institute in L.A. and studied atLondon’s Institute of Contemporary Music Performance. Queen’s Brian May createda guitar role specifically for her in the West End musical We Will Rock You. She alsoplayed guitar on tour with Cee Lo Green.

Her most recent release, ‘My Gypsy Heart,’ her classic folk rock release debuted for8 weeks on the Billboard Charts in 11 different categories.

Arielle is also a dolphin and whale activist, and is currently working on a uniqueguitar line, based off her custom prototype, Two-Tone, with Brian May (Queen).Whether it’s her guitar playing or singing, she never feels the need to show off.Indeed, she adheres to the philosophy that less can be more when it comes toexpressing experiences through her songs. “The hardships and the insecurities arethe reasons why I’m able to be vulnerable and real” she says.

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Cleveland Opera Theater Presents: Bernstein$40.00$40.00 Sunday 4/07 5:00 pm Buy Tickets

Bernstein @ Nighttown

Eat, Drink and Enjoy the music of Leonard Bernstein!

Sunday, April 7, 5:00pm

$40 General Admission Show Tickets

Celebrating the centennial of musical icon, Leonard Bernstein.

This Opera UpClose performance features Gillian Hollis, soprano - BenjaminBunsold, tenor - Marge Adler, piano performing favorites from West Side Story,Candide, On The Town, Wonderful Town, and more, plus a preview of ClevelandOpera Theater's upcoming spring main stage production, Verdi's La Traviata.

Nighttown food and drink menu will be available for purchase à la carte at yourtable.

More on the program and artists performingat: https://www.clevelandoperatheater.org/nighttown

Cleveland Opera Theater : Cleveland’s premier opera company offers inclusiveand accessible performances ranging from full-scale Main-Stage Productions toalternative venue Opera UpClose experiences, the annual {NOW} Festival to createdevelop and perform new opera, and Community Outreach performances includingour Free Summer Concert Series, the Amahl and The Night Visitors Production Tourand other programs offered in schools, libraries, and community centers.

?We are building a sustainable, professional, and outstanding opera company forNortheast Ohio.

Opera for All is our heritage and motto. World-class artistic excellence is thehallmark of every performance in our season.

Cleveland Opera Theater makes opera accessible, affordable engaging and fun ingreater Cleveland.

We bring opera to a broader audience by making it accessible to people from allcommunities and backgrounds, through performances in a variety of venues ataffordable prices.

We bring opera into Greater Cleveland communities through our Opera For Allprogramming to make diverse professional opera accessible to a broad audiencefrom all backgrounds and provide gateways to discover, experience, and participatein opera. In-School, Community Artist, and Young Artist Programs empower theartists and audience of the future, engage community members in the creative art-making process of opera, and create opportunities for students in our region's

conservatories and schools of music to gain valuable real-world professionalperformance experience.

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East Central Jazz Educators Band "Mad for Tadd"$20.00$20.00 Wednesday 4/10 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

All-Star Big Band Pay Tribute to Cleveland Jazz Legend Tadd Dameron Live at

Nighttown!

Playing Music from the Classic LP "The Magic Touch"

Featured Artists include: Kent Englehardt, John Orsini, Mike Tomaro, Dave Kana,

Chris Karlic-saxophones, Scott McKee, Joe Badaczewski, Dominick Farinacci,

Steve Enos-trumpets, Jeff Bush, Jim Redmond, Max Brady, Zach Warren, Paul

Abel-trombones, Phil DeGreg-piano, Aidan Plank-bass, & Jim Rupp-drums.

"The East Central Jazz Educators All Star Big Band” (ECJEAS Big Band) is anensemble comprised of the top Jazz Educators from Ohio, Pennsylvania and WestVirginia..

We will be celebrating the 100th birthday of Jazz Saxophonist, Composer andArranger, Ernie Wilkins (born July 20, 1919) with compositions he penned for CountBasie, Dizzy Gillespie, Terry Gibbs and Maynard Ferguson.

We will also be performing selections from our Tadd Dameron Tribute CDrecorded in Spring 2017 commemorating Tadd Dameron’s 100th Birthday and hisCleveland Connection and Legacy.

Saxophones: -Kent Englehardt, alto sax - Ensemble Co-Director and Arranger / YSU Jazz StudiesFaculty-John Orsini, alto sax -Mike Tomaro, tenor sax / Chair, Duquesne University Jazz Studies-Dave Kana, tenor sax / YSU Jazz Studies Faculty-Chris Karlic, Baritone Sax / NYC

Trumpets:-Scott McKee-Joe Badaczewski / Duquesne University Jazz Studies-Dominick Farinacci / Tri-C JazzFest Academy Director-Steve Enos / Ensemble Co-Director / Tri-C Jazz Studies Dept. Director

Trombones:-Jeff Bush / Duquesne University Jazz Studies-Jim Redmond-Max Brady -Zach Warren-Paul Abel, Bass Trombone NYC

Rhythm Section: Piano:

-Phil DeGreg / University of Cincinnati Conservatory

Acoustic Bass: -Aidan Plank / Tri-C JazzFest Academy/Kent State

Drums: -Jim Rupp / Ohio State, Tri-C Jazz Studies

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ernie_Wilkins

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Scott Mulvahill$15.00$15.00 Wednesday 4/10 7:30 pm Buy Tickets

From Nashville! Vocalist and acoustic bassist from the Ricky Skaggs Band plays

Special Solo Show Live at Nighttown!

On Nighttown's fully heated and covered Back Patio Space. Seating Limited.

As a teenager, Scott picked up the bass guitar on a whim. Natural talent and thelure of a challenge drove him to be the best musician he could and discover his lovefor singing, songwriting and the upright bass. With the encouragement of histeacher, he went on to study music in college.

Scott moved to Nashville after school, and he would meet American music iconRicky Skaggs and join his Grammy winning band, Kentucky Thunder. He touredwith Ricky for five years, and in that time, first started writing songs on his uprightbass.

He has shared the stage with some of the greatest artists of modern music, suchas: Alison Krauss, Barry Gibb of the BeeGees, Bruce Hornsby, Brad Paisley, PeterFrampton, Steven Curtis Chapman, Emmylou Harris, Dave Barnes, Ben Rector, andmany more.

Scott’s songs have received honors or been featured in NPR’S Tiny Desk Contest,the International Songwriting Competition, John Lennon Songwriting Contest, andAmerican Songwriter Magazine’s 30th Anniversary Contest, and he has hadnumerous cuts on other artists’ albums.

He’s currently touring in support of his September release, Top Of The Stairs(EP),which was produced by himself, Charlie Peacock (The Civil Wars, The Lone Bellow)Gary Paczosa (Alison Krauss, Sarah Jarosz), and Shani Ghandi (Sarah Jarosz).

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Ruth Moody Band$25.00$25.00 Thursday 4/11 8:00 pm Buy Tickets

From Winnipeg, Manitoba!

Vocalist from the Wailin' Jenny's and her 4 pc. Band hit the Nighttown Stage!

Ruth Moody is an Australian-born, two-time Juno Award winning singer-songwriterfrom Winnipeg, Canada. Founding and current member of the internationallyrenowned, Billboard-charting trio The Wailin’ Jennys, she has performed in sold-outvenues around the world, made numerous critically-acclaimed albums, and hasappeared more than a dozen times on the popular American radio show A PrairieHome Companion.

Although best known for her work with The Wailin’ Jennys, Ruth is an artist ofexceptional depth and grace in her own right. Critics have lauded her etherealvocals, impressive multi-instrumentalism, and insightful songwriting. Written witha maturity and wisdom that belies her age, her songs are timeless, universal, andexquisitely crafted, all sung with an intimacy and honesty that is unmistakablyhers.

In 2010, Ruth released her first solo album, The Garden. Produced by DavidTravers-Smith, it was nominated for two Juno Awards, a Western Canadian MusicAward and three Canadian Folk Music Awards. Its title track was the fourth mostplayed song of 2010 on North American Folk Radio.

These Wilder Things, the highly anticipated follow-up to The Garden, was releasedin 2013 to rave reviews. Once again produced by Travers-Smith, it features guestappearances by Mark Knopfler, Jerry Douglas, Aoife O’Donovan, Mike McGoldrick,John McCusker, and The Wailin’ Jennys. It was nominated for two Canadian FolkMusic Awards and a Western Canadian Music Award, and her cover of BruceSpringsteen’s ‘Dancing in the Dark’ was one of CBC Radio 2’s most played playedsongs of 2013. The release tour included a string of dates opening for MarkKnopfler in Europe, six of which were at the prestigious Royal Albert Hall in London.Ruth continues to tour worldwide with her all-star band in support of the newrecord.

Ruth has been recognized by the USA Songwriting Competition and theInternational Songwriting Competition for several of her compositions, including‘One Voice’, which has gone on to be a signature song for The Wailin’ Jennys. It hasbeen covered by countless artists and sung in concert halls, churches and schoolsaround the world. Her song ‘Storm Comin’, from the Jennys’ latest album BrightMorning Stars, recently won first place in the gospel category at the InternationalSongwriting Competition.

The Ruth Moody Band is Adrian Dolan on fiddle, mandolin, viola, mandola andvocals; Adam Dobres on guitars, ukulele and vocals; and Sam Howard on uprightbass and vocals.

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Norman Connors$40.00$40.00 Friday 4/12 7:00 pm Buy Tickets9:00 pm Buy Tickets

Legendary Drummer and Producer Back at Nighttown!

Playing all of his hits including "You are My Starship", "Valentine Love", "Betcha

My Golly Wow", and More!

Like Roy Ayers, George Benson, and Patrice Rushen, Norman Connors is best knownfor his major RB hits but started out as a jazz improviser. The drummer/composerwas born and raised in Philadelphia, where he lived in the same neighborhood asBill Cosby and became interested in jazz when he was only a child. Connors was injunior high when he began sneaking into jazz clubs and sat in for Elvin Jones at aJohn Coltrane gig.

Connors went on to study music at Philly's Temple University and the JuilliardSchool of Music in New York. Gigs with Jackie McLean, Jack McDuff and Sam Riversfollowed, and he was first recorded as a sideman when Archie Shepp employed himon his 1967 Impulse session Magic of JuJu.

After touring with Pharoah Sanders and playing on several of his albums, Connorssigned with Buddah's Cobblestone label in 1972 and recorded his first album as aleader, Dance of Magic. A few more jazz-oriented Cobblestone and Buddah datesfollowed, and it was in 1975 that Connors made R&B his main priority withSaturday Night Special (which included the number ten soul hit "Valentine Love").The rest of the 1970s found Connors featuring R&B singers prominently (includingMichael Henderson, Jean Carn, and the late Phyllis Hyman) and scoring such R&Bhits as "We Both Need Each Other," "Once I've Been There," and the lovely "You AreMy Starship."

Currently Norman Connors is touring in support of his latest CD "Star Power" onShanachie records. He will be featuring his six piece touring group and promises toperform all of his classic hits.

Don't miss legendary drummer, producer, and vocalist Norman Connorsfor a special engagement in the intimate Music Room of Nighttown.

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Eric Andersen Trio featuring Scarlet Rivera $25.00$25.00 Saturday 4/13 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Legendary Singer/Songwriter leads All-Star Trio live at Nighttown!

Featuring: Eric Andersen-vocals, guitar, piano, Scarlet Rivera-violin, & Cheryl

Prashker-percussion.

“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 manyartists including Mary Chapin Carpenter, Judy Collins, Fairport Convention, RickNelson, John Denver, Linda Ronstadt, The Grateful Dead, Peter, Paul & Mary, TheBlues Project, Gillian Welch and Linda Thompson, and Rick Danko. Bob Dylan’sversion of Eric’s song “Thirsty Boots” was released as a single on Record Store Dayand also appears on the Dylan CD Another Self Portrait.

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.

In 2017, Sony/Legacy Records issued THE ESSENTIAL ERIC ANDERSEN – A 42-track digital release, 33 track double CD release and 20 track double LPretrospective release covering fifty years of his recorded history from Today is theHighway to Blue River and Ghosts Upon the Road and Beat Avenue and on to hisLive in Cologne album and unreleased New York recordings.

Scarlet Rivera, is an American violinist. She is best known for her work with BobDylan, in particular on his album Desire and as part of the Rolling Thunder Revue. Rivera has multiple CDs as a composer in numerous styles, instrumental, new-age,Celtic and world music. Rivera has performed in the US, Europe and Japan with herCeltic group. She also recorded and performed with Tracy Chapman, Indigo Girls,Kori Linae Carothers, Keb Mo and others.

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Brunch with Bach - Apollo's Fire$30.00$30.00 Sunday 4/14 12:30 pm Tickets call 216.320.0012 x 1

Violinist Olivier Brault and cellist René Schiffer each perform selections from the

great unaccompanied suites.

Jeannette Sorrell and Prof. Thomas Forrest Kelly join the Q&A discussion.

Doors open at 11:30am to begin dining. $30 cover charge includes a glass of

champagne.

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APOLLO’S FIRE

Named for the classical god of music and thesun, Apollo’s Fire was founded in 1992 by theaward- winning young harpsichordist andconductor Jeannette Sorrell. Sorrellenvisioned an ensemble dedicated to thebaroque ideal that music should evoke thevarious Affekts or passions in the listeners.Apollo’s Fire is a collection of creative artistswho share Sorrell’s passion for drama andrhetoric.

Hailed as “one of the pre-eminent period-instrument ensembles” (THE INDEPENDENT,London), Apollo’s Fire made its London debutin 2010 in a sold-out concert at WigmoreHall, with a BBC broadcast. Subsequent European tours took place in 2011, 2014,and 2015. European performances include sold-out concerts at the BBC Proms inLondon (with live broadcast across Europe), the Aldeburgh Festival (UK), Madrid’sRoyal Theatre, Bordeaux’s Grand Théàtre de l’Opéra, and major venues in Lisbon,Metz (France), and Bregenz (Austria), as well as concerts on the BirminghamInternational Series (UK) and the Tuscan Landscapes Festival (Italy).

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Randy Napoleon Trio

$20.00$20.00 Thursday 4/18 8:00 pm Buy Tickets

Guitarist from the groups of Freddy Cole, and Michael Buble, & Michigan State

Professor leads All-Star Trio!

Featuring: Randy Napoleon-guitar, George DeLancey-acoustic bass, & Jim Rupp-

drums.

Guitarist George Benson calls Napoleon “sensational.” Detroit Free Press critic MarkStryker says Napoleon “plays with a gentle, purring tone that makes you lean inclose to hear its range of color and articulation.” Washington Post critic Mike Joycepraises his “exceptionally nimble finger-style technique.” Comparing him to WesMontgomery, music critic Michael G. Nastos says, “he displays an even balance ofswing, soul, and single-line or chord elements that mark an emerging voicededicated to tradition and universally accessible jazz values.”

Born in Brooklyn in 1977 and raised in Ann Arbor Michigan, Randy Napoleon beganhis journey in jazz immediately after graduating from University of Michigan. JeffHamilton of the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra invited the young Napoleon to doa series of performances with them at the Hollywood Bowl. From there, Napoleon’scareer took off, first touring with pianist Benny Green nationally and internationallyfor a year, and then full time with the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra. A three-year stint with crooner Michael Buble followed; Napoleon is featured on Buble’sGrammy-nominated CD “Caught in the Act.”

Currently, Napoleon tours with the legendary singer/pianist, Freddy Cole, and isfeatured on Cole’s 2009 album, “Live at Dizzy’s Club: The Dreamer in Me. “ He isthe main arranger and the guitarist on “Freddy Cole Sings Mr. B,” a 2010 Grammy-nominated release from High Note that features songs from the Billy Eckstine songbook, as well as on “Talk to Me,” Cole’s 2011 album and Cole’s most recent album“This and That.”

Today, Napoleon is one of the most sought after guitarists in New York, where he isknown as a forward-thinking musician with a passion for the jazz guitar tradition. Inaddition to backing the best, he leads his own bands, an organ trio, a trombonetrio, a quartet with piano, and a three-horn sextet that includes organ, drums,trumpet, tenor sax and trombone.

Vintage Guitar Magazine: What younger jazz guitarists stand out to you?

George Benson: I like the guitar player who’s playing with Freddy Cole [RandyNapoleon]. He has an all-fingers approach; he doesn’t use just thumb or pick. He’sspectacular.

Vintage Guitar MagazineMarch 2010

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Melissa Morgan $20.00$20.00 Friday 4/19 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

From Los Angeles! Vocalist extraordinaire and Telarc Recording Artists hits the

Stage at Nighttown!

Featuring: Melissa Morgan-vocals, Randy Napoleon-guitar, George DeLancey-

acoustic bass, & Jim Rupp-drums.

"You have to check out this voice. It is interesting. It is sassy. It is sexy," saysproducer John Clayton. Brought up in the jazz clubs of New York City, MelissaMorgan has a voice that is unexpected. From the exterior you would assume asultry lounge singer, which does make an appearance once and awhile, but frominside she contains a powerful instrument. "Prepare to fall in love," says the BayArea Reporter, and fall in love you do.

On stage she bares everything and makes you laugh while doing it. While belting ablues or tenderly massaging a ballad, she has come a long way from herappearance at the 2004 Thelonious Monk Competition.

In 2009, Melissa released her debut album on Telarc Records, 'Until I Met You' toenthusiastic reviews and was embraced by the jazz community as "the one we'vebeen waiting for" (Dr. Herb Wong, jazz critic and historian). Downbeat Magazineincluded her on their 2009 Rising Star List and JazzTimes has named her"audacious and decidedly salty."

With her new album close to completion, she has gathered together her dearestfriends to tell her story of the last five years, growing in the business and as amusician. While you will always hear definitive influences from Nancy Wilson, DinahWashington and Billie Holliday, "Melissa isn't copying anybody" (London EveningStandard) and most certainly has a definitive sound all her own.

Praise for Melissa!

'Give your Norah Jones collection a break and pop in this 27-year-old's debut CD ofclassic and obscure jazz tunes. Her sultry voice shines on Nancy Wilson's 'Save YourLove for Me' and 'I Wonder,' in which she asks a past love, 'Will your heart comerunning back to me?''- RealSimple.com

'You'll hear elements of Nancy Wilson, Dinah Washington and Dakota Staton in hersound, but Melissa Morgan isn't copying anybody...with the help of her top-gradestudio group, Ms. Morgan's voice is a shaft of sunlight.'- 5 Stars from the London Evening Standard

'Morgan is a consistent joy, and unlike some singers, she commands the band, notthe other way around. Given the spicy edge in her sexy voice, her dry allure and theway she pops the words like a whip on a gospel choir, Morgan's time has come.'- DownBeat Magazine

The Numbers Band (15-60-75)$10.00$10.00 Saturday 4/20 8:00 pm Buy Tickets

From Kent, Ohio. Celebrating their 49th Year! Legends of Jazz, Blues, & Rock live

at Nighttown.

On Nighttown's Fully Covered and Heated Stephens Green Patio.

15 60 75 The Numbers Band has been praised by almost every national musicpublication and several international publications since the beginning of their 30years of live performances and recordings. Many fans are under the impression thatthe band remains obscure by choice. In fact, they have never been offered acontract from any recording company in the industry, ever.

The music "cannot be categorized", "it is undefinable", "too original". The musicindustry is not about music anymore. It is about selling products the public canrelate to. After all, it is a business. Even "alternative" music has become a label.The founder of the band, Robert Kidney, explains, "The music industry, the media,and the tellsusourvision (TV) are defining for the American public what is goodmusic by only playing and supporting what is profitable. We are taught to disregardeverything that is not familiar. We (The Numbers Band) give the people our best.Our effort goes into being creative, unique and original. We define our own sound.There are no rules because we don't play the game. We are not in it for the game,we're in it for the music."

So, the band continues to create and evolve outside of the "Rock & Roll"establishment. The majority of the recordings were financed by friends. Hundredsof photographs taken of the band in different stages of it's existence by differentamazing people tell a story of intense performances, long nights, and the passing oftime. Band members have come and gone, and returned again. Robert sees musicas much more than an emotional release or a performance.

The title of the band has always aroused curiosity from fans. The fans called themThe Numbers because it was easier than trying to get the figures right. Numbershad not been used in a name before, and the political climate in 1970 was quiteOrwell-ian. Robert choose a sequence of numbers mentioned in a book written byPaul Oliver called The Blues Fell This Morning. In the chapter "The Jinx Is On Me",Oliver describes the Numbers Racket popular in Harlem in the 1950s and howdreams were analyzed as number sequences and used for placing bets. The band'smusic theory specialist, Terry Hynde, also discovered that 15 divided 15 is 1, 60divided by 15 is 4, and 75 divided by 15 is 5. In a musician's world, "1, 4, 5," isreferred to as the "universal progression".

The band resides in northeast Ohio. They have several recordings under their beltand more music than they can afford to release.

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Philippe LeJeune Trio$15.00$15.00 Saturday 4/20 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

From Toulouse, France! Jazz, Blues, and Boogie Woogie from Versatile and

Dynamic Pianist from France!

Featuring: Philippe LeJeune-piano, George Lee-bass, & Sunny Tabler-drums.

Playing Music from his Brand New CD "Cleveland Getaway"

French pianist Philippe LeJeune is a perfect example of the mixture of jazz andblues which was especially an important strain in the jazz tradition. The youngpianist attended a 1968 concert in Reims, France, by master boogie-woogie andblues pianist Memphis Slim, and immediately put an end to his classical efforts andbegan teaching himself the blues, scouring local record shops for LP's by boogiewoogie greats. In 1980 he was invited by Memphis Slim - who had been a parisiancitizen since 1962 - to cut an album titled « Dialog In Boogie » as a piano duet. A frenchman who loves and plays classic American jazz is not entirely unusual, butwhat sets Philippe apart from his contemporaries is his soulfoul feel for the music.His repertoire ranges from classic barrelhouse boogie woogie piano to DukeEllington and Horace Silver tunes as well those of Milt Jackson and GeorgeGershwin. Philippe LeJeune has released six CD's in the United States and also makesnumerous appearances in various American jazz and blues clubs and festivals :Detroit Jazz Festival, Toledo Art Tatum Jazz Heritage Festival, Monterey Bay BluesFest, Cincinnati Blues Festival. His performance at the 2005 Motor City Blues &Boogie Woogie Festival (Detroit) was recorded live to be edited into P.B.S. televisionspecials and DVD. Living in Toulouse, France, LeJeune has performed for manyyears throughout Europe in the Jazz festivals and clubs circuit (France, Spain,Switzerland, Belgium, Czech Republic …) and in Africa (Tunisia, Sénégal).

Philippe LeJeune has found a role not only as an interpreter of contemporarynumbers, but as traditionalist bringing back to today's audiences important musicfrom a variety of older sources and melting it all together into a highly personalstyle and repertoire. The frenchman's natural instinct for blues, jazz and boogie isfood for the soul.

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Mike, Jim, & Bill Play The Beatles Revolver & RubberSoul$15.00$15.00 Wednesday 4/24 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

A unique reconstruction of the classic Beatles Revolver & Rubber Soul Albums

featuring 3 voices and 3 guitars, with great stories Live at Nighttown!

Featuring: Mike Kearns, Jim Wilson, and Bill Hoffman.

Mike, Jim & Bill (Clevelanders Mike Kearns, Jim Wilson and Bill Hoffman) haveperformed their interpretation of The Beatles’ White Album to sold out crowds,twice, at Nighttown. Now the boys follow up with two of The Beatles’ most popularand innovative albums: Rubber Soul and Revolver.

On October 17, 1965, The Beatles entered Abbey Road Studios to record their sixthalbum, just in time, for a Christmas release, as usual. But there was nothing usualabout the outcome. First, and there were many firsts, they did not have songs torecord so over the next month and just eleven recording sessions they wrote andrecorded 14 of their most creative works. And instead of writing songs of teen love,and inspired by American folk and soul music, they wrote songs about their liveswhat they felt inside. “Norwegian Wood”, “Nowhere Man”, “The Word”, “Think forYourself” and “In My Life” to name a few. Being recording veterans, The Beatlesasserted themselves and, for the first time, had complete creative control whichresulted in, Rubber Soul, an album that certainly changed things.

The change continued with their next effort, Revolver. Again, the universes of popwriting, music, arranging and recording was expanded. 1966 was the year musicgot “experienced’ and The Beatles led the way. The Beatles wanted everything tosound different, so they experimented with levels, mic placement, tape loops, twinguitar leads, Leslie-phased vocals, Indian instruments artificial double-tracking(ADT) and a variety of new effects, most of which were invented on the spot. Theresult was another milestone led by “Eleanor Rigby”, “I’m Only sleeping”, “Here,There and Everywhere”, “Good Day Sunshine”, and “Tomorrow Never Knows”.

Both albums, not only, changed the course of The Beatles but, as many have said,changed the direction of pop music. This is not a tribute band. No wigs, please.Mike, Jim & Bill treat each song with the love and respect they deserve and withjust three guitars and three voices add style and feeling of their own.

Phil Keaggy$50.00$50.00 Friday 4/26 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Saturday 4/27 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

From Nashville & Youngstown, Ohio!

Two Big Nights at Nighttown with Legendary Guitarist of Glass Harp Fame in a

rare, and exclusive, Small Club Appearance!!

Phil Keaggy is perhaps one of the most admired guitarists in music today. His fansrange from those who aspire just to be able to play Keaggy's mistakes, to professionalmusicians who have been strongly influenced by his style. And in between are thosewho don't play guitar, yet find solace in his beautifully penned lyrics and memorablemelodies.

Phil's solo career has spanned more than 40 years, and has included over 60 soloalbums, both vocal and instrumental, 8 releases with his band, Glass Harp, as well asnumerous duets and trio albums. One of the most sought after studio guitarists, Philalso continues to sell out concerts all over the United States, with his ever-changingstyle, ranging from rock-and-roll to fully orchestrated instrumental compositions.

Born in 1951 in Youngstown, Phil grew up in a home filled with music. On Phil's 10thbirthday, his brother, Dave returned home with a Sears Silvertone guitar. That's whenthe magic began.

Phil spent most of his younger days involved in music, and at the young age of 13, hejoined his very first band, the Keytones. He later went on to join such local groups asThe Vertices, The Squires, and the Volume Four, who later changed their name to NewHudson Exit.

But it wasn't until 1970, when Phil's band Glass Harp (with childhood friend John Sferraon drums, and Dan Pecchio on bass) recorded their self-titled first album that peoplereally began to take notice of this incredibly gifted guitar player. Glass Harp gainedmore popularity in the Ohio area, opening for such bands as the Kinks and Yes, andeven performing at the prestigious Carnegie Hall in New York City. Over the next fewyears, they recorded two more albums entitled "Synergy" and "It Makes Me Glad".

By 1972, Phil saw his life going in a different direction, and made the tough decision toleave Glass Harp and pursue a solo career. His first solo album, "What A Day", wasrecorded during January 1973. He married his sweetheart Bernadette that summer, andthe following year, they moved to Upstate New York and joined a Church communitycalled Love Inn.

During his years there, Phil took a break from recording his own music. It wasn't untilthree years later in 1976 that Phil would record his second solo album, "Love BrokeThru", which was soon followed by a string of albums, including the acclaimedinstrumental album, "The Master And The Musician".

With the Christian Music industry really beginning to grow, Phil won his very first Doveaward in 1988 for his instrumental album, “The Wind and the Wheat. Phil's second DoveAward came in 1992 for his Celtic-influenced, "Beyond Nature". Each year from 1998 to2001, Phil has dominated the "Instrumental Record" category at the Doves, winning for"Invention", "Acoustic Sketches", "Majesty and Wonder", and most recently "Lights ofMadrid".

For three years in a row, Phil was voted one of the top fingerstyle guitarists by GuitarPlayer Magazine readers.

These days, Phil Keaggy continues to delight audiences all over the US performingprimarily acoustic shows, and occasional concerts with a band.

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Dominick Farinacci "Sprit of the Groove"$20.00$20.00 Sunday 4/28 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

International Trumpet Star with All-Star Next Generation Lineup for Special Show

at Nighttown!

Trumpeter Dominick Farinacci has been recently credited the title Global

Ambassador 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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Baldwin Wallace Musical Theater Program$15.00$15.00 Monday 4/29 6:30 pm Buy Tickets

Next Generation of Broadway Stars Live on the Nighttown Stage!

Featuring: Sophomore Standards & Senior Showcase!

Music theatre seniors will present an encore performance of their 40-minute NewYork showcase. The 6:30 show will be opened by the sophomore music theatre classperforming a set of jazz standards, while the 9:00 show will feature an opening actby BW Faculty Beth Burrier and Robert Mayerovitch.

From lead roles on Broadway and London’s West End to prime time television, filmand more, students and alumni from Baldwin Wallace’s music theatre program havegarnered top acclaim for more than 20 years and was most recently ranked as thenumber 1 Music Theatre program in the country by onstageblog.com! Programdirector Victoria Bussert continues to lead students to successful careers.

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Luca Mundaca "Minhas Cordas"$20.00$20.00 Tuesday 4/30 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

From Brazil! Singer/Songwriter Live on the Nighttown Stage!

Presented in Association with Tri-C Jazz Festival "Flying Home" Series.

Celebrating International Jazz Day!

Singer, songwriter, and guitarist Luca Mundaca is the latest in a long line of greatBrazilian artists who have gained international acclaim. Luca is from a small townjust south of Sao Paolo. From her early teens on, she has been fine tuning hermusical gifts. Early on she quickly mastered the standard Bossa Nova repertoireand she became adept at interpreting the work of the masters. With the release of her debut CD "Day by Day" in 2006, it was clear that LucaMundaca is a musical artist in her prime. Shortly after releasing the CD anunsolicited copy was sent to Putumayo records in New York City. So impressedwere the Putumayo people they immediately added her to their best selling"Brazilian Lounge" CD. She was featured alongside several major Brazilian artistson that CD including Bebel Gilberto, Paula Morlenbaum, and Marcos Valle.

Luca Mundaca’s new album Primeiro, features all original compositions

Luca won 2008 Independent Music Award in the World fusion category. In additionto her own albums, Luca’s work has been featured in movies End of watch (2012)The Visitor (2007), the Showtime series Californication (2007), the independentmovie Kissing Paris by Anna Kannava (2008), and most recently in Brazilian TVshow TiTiTi telenovela (2010).

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Hubb's Groove Tribute to Cannonball Adderley & WayneShorter$20.00$20.00 Tuesday 4/30 8:00 pm Buy Tickets

Hubb's Groove back on the Nighttown Stage in Tribute to Two Jazz Legends!

On Nighttown's Fully Heated and Covered Stephens Green Patio.

Celebrating International Jazz Day!

Wayne Shorter is a highly acclaimed jazz saxophonist and composer. Shortercame to wide prominence in the late 1950s as a member of, and eventually primarycomposer for, Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers. In the 1960s, he went on to join MilesDavis's Second Great Quintet, and from there he co-founded the jazz fusion bandWeather Report. He has recorded over 20 albums as a bandleader. Many ofShorter's compositions have become jazz standards, and his output has earnedworldwide recognition, critical praise and various commendations. Shorter has won11 Grammy Awards.

Julian "Cannonball" Adderley was an jazz alto saxophonist of the hard bop eraof the 1950s and 1960s. Adderley is remembered for his 1966 soul jazz single"Mercy, Mercy, Mercy", a crossover hit on the pop charts (it was also covered by theBuddy Rich, the Buckinghams, and was the theme song of the Cleveland Indiansfor many years). He worked with trumpeter Miles Davis, on his own 1958 Somethin'Else album, and on the seminal Davis records Milestones (1958) and Kind of Blue(1959).

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

It's a smooth but yet high energy band thatbelieves whats played from the heart, reachesthe heart.

The band was founded In 1996 by RobertHubbard in Cleveland Ohio under the name"Moments Notice". In 2006 Robert changedthe name to "Hubb'S Groove". The band hasshared the stage with Kirk Whalum, JonathanButler, Earth Wind & Fire, Wayman Tisdaleand Pieces of a Dream.

Hubb's Groove has performed with AngelaBofill, 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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Hathaway Brown Solo Voice Showcase$10.00$10.00 Thursday 5/02

7:30 pm Buy Tickets

Next Generation of performers from HB live at Nighttown!

Hathaway Brown School Vocal Arts Department offers a class called Solo Voice. This class for high school age female vocalists explores a singer’s performance withsongs in various styles of jazz, contemporary music, music for theatre, and originalwork, emphasizing communication with the audience, working with an accompanistor band, song arranging and material selection. Dynamics of vocal interpretationand style are also examined. This evening of jazz and contemporary song is theculminating experience of the course. Come out and see the newest talentCleveland has to offer.

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Ullman / Swell's The Chicago Plan $20.00$20.00 Thursday 5/02 8:00 pm Buy Tickets

International Avant Garde/New Music Ensemble live at Nighttown!

Featuring: Gebhard Ullman (Berlin)-sax, Steve Swell (NYC)-trombone, Fred

Lonborg-Holm (Chicago)-cello/electronics, & Michael Zerang (Chicago)-

percussion.

An intimate concert on Nighttown's Secret Garden Patio. Seating limited.

Celebrating over ten years of collaborating together, Berlin saxophonist/composer,Gebhard Ullmann and NYC trombonist/composer Steve Swell join two of Chicago'sfinest improvising musicians; Fred Lonborg-Holm, cello/electronics andpercussionist Michael Zerang for this new configuration. Building on the strengthand ideals of those three cities the quartet creates enough fireworks to light up thenight sky with their brilliant sound imagery. Ullmann/Swell's Chicago Planthoroughly breaks new ground for what Jazz and New Music ensembles' approach towhat creative music should be.

Steve Swell has toured and recorded with many artists, from mainstreamers suchas Lionel Hampton and Buddy Rich to so called outsiders including AnthonyBraxton, Bill Dixon, Cecil Taylor and William Parker. He has over 40 CDs as aleader or co-leader and is a featured artist on more than 100 other releases. Steve

was nominated for Trombonist of the Year 2008 & 2011 by the Jazz JournalistsAssociation, was selected Trombonist of the Year 2008-2010. Steve has beenselected by the Downbeat Magazine Critics Poll in the Trombone category each yearfrom 2010-2015.

Gebhard Ullmann is considered one of the leading personalities in both the Berlinand international music scenes and has received numerous awards for his workincluding the Julius Hemphill Composition Award in two categories ('99), theDeutsche Phonoakademie award ('83), one of the first SWF Jazz Awards ('87) andthe nomination best-jazz-CD-of-the-year by the German Schallplattenkritik for hisCD Tá Lam in 1995. His CDs Final Answer (2002) The Bigband Project (2004) NewBasement Research (2008) News? No News! (2010) Mingus! (2011) Clarinet Trio 4(2012) were all listed in Downbeat Magazine among the best CDs of those years.Since 2005 the Downbeat Critics Poll is listing him in the category rising star.

Fred Lonberg-Holm enjoys working with a wide variety of musicians in as manysituations as possible. Current and ongoing projects include Stirrup (CharlesRumback and Nick Macri), Friction Brothers (w/ Michaels Colligan and Zerang), TheValentine Trio, The Boxhead Ensemble, ADA trio (w/ Peter Brötzmann and PaalNilssen-Love), VCDC, The Fast Citizen’s, Ballister, Joe McPhee’s Survival Unit III,Easel and Screw and Straw, the Party Knüllers as well as numerous one offprojects.? Michael Zerang has been a practicing musician, composer, activist, and producersince 1976, focusing extensively on improvised music, free jazz, contemporarycomposition, puppet theater, experimental theater, and world musical forms. As apercussionist and composer, Michael has over ninety titles in his discography andhas toured nationally, and internationally to 34 countries since 1981. He works withan ever-widening pool of collaborators in many disciplines, including regularly withHamid Drake, Blair Thomas, Peter Brötzmann, Joe McPhee, Jim Baker,and more.

Yellowjackets$40.00$40.00 Friday 5/03 7:00 pm Buy Tickets9:00 pm Buy Tickets

Legendary Group returns to Nighttown for 2 Big Shows!

Featuring: Russell Ferrante-piano/keys, Bob Mintzer-sax, Will Kennedy-drums, &

Dane Alderson-bass.

Throughout their storied 35-year history, the Yellowjackets have recorded 22albums, received 17 Grammy® nominations – won 2 – performed countless sold-out tours, and enjoyed worldwide critical acclaim and commercial success.

The Yellowjackets formed in the late 1970’s as the backup band for guitarist

Robben Ford and recorded their first album together in 1980. That first album wasvery successful. However, shortly after that recording Robben Ford decided torecord in a different musical direction (more blues) and thus the modern dayYellowjackets were formed originally as a trio with Russell Ferrante, Jimmy Haslipand Ricky Lawson. From that time forward to today with the addition of BobMintzer, the Yellowjackets have gained and maintained prominence as one of jazz’smost influential and most loved jazz groups.

Throughout it all the band has undergone numerous lineup changes. Never failingto rise to the inevitable challenges of adjustment the Yellowjackets - RussellFerrante, William Kennedy, Bob Mintzer - have maintained an extraordinarily highquality of musicianship that is the rival of many but a surprise to no one who knowsand appreciates the band and their music.

The most recent addition to the band adds bass player Dane Alderson in to the mix.Dane hails from Sydney, Australia but now lives in the United States. Dane brings anew energy to the band and a unique and youthful approach to the music. He grewup listening to the Yellowjackets never actually realizing that he would somedayjoin them on stage as a member of the group. It’s a testimony to his high level ofgroove and rhythmic sensibility, that Dane fits right in. It’s as though he’s alwaysbeen here.

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Evelyn Wright & David Thomas Trio$20.00$20.00 Saturday 5/04 12:00 pm Buy Tickets

Jazz Brunch featuring DynamicVocalist Evelyn Wright from theCleveland Jazz Orchestra! With theDavid Thomas Trio.

Presented in Association with WNWV-107.3, The WAVE.

Evelyn Wright has been a professional vocalist for over twenty five years withexperience in Jazz, R&B and Pop styles of music. Evelyn is a native from Cleveland,Ohio, and was voted Best Female Vocalist in 1985 in conjunction with WCPN radiostation. She is also the winner of Most Promising Female Artist and Favorite FemaleR&B Singer 1993 by Midwest Urban Music Awards. Evelyn has toured throughoutthe United States and Canada performing in the top hotels, nightclubs, and concerthalls.

Evelyn has also recorded with several international recording stars including PhillipIngram and Gerald Albright.

Dave Thomas is a most talented piano and organ player. A native of Youngstown,Ohio, Thomas was an original member of the R&B group, "Sweet Thunder". He hasalso performed with numerous artists including the late James Cleveland, DizzyGillespie, Albert Ayler, Jean Carn, David Ruffin, and Grover Washington. Hismusical involvement also includes musical theater as a writer, performer, andmusical director in performances such as "The Living Cross," "The Audition," and"Black Nativity," which have played throughout the United States and Canada. He isalso a gifted educator, having worked at The Cleveland School of the Arts,Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland State University, and Case Western

Reserve University. He is the co-author of a book entitled, "A Child's First Book ofSpirituals," which is the recipient of the Coretta Scott King Award.

Presently, Dave is a music teacher with the Cleveland Board of Education SchoolDistrict, Musical Staff member of The Southeast Seventh Day Adventist, Facultymember of The Cleveland State University, and Minister of Music at St. TimothyBaptist Church. He earned his undergraduate and graduate Music degrees fromCleveland State, Cleveland Institute of Music, Case Western Reserve University, andpostgraduate work at the Royal Holloway College in London, England.

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Evelyn Wright "Tribute to Nancy Wilson"$20.00$20.00 Saturday 5/04 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Dynamic Vocalist Evelyn Wright pays Tribute to the Late Great Nancy Wilson Live on theNighttown Stage!Featuring: The David Thomas Trio.

Nancy Wilson was an American singer whose career spanned over five decades,from the mid–1950s until her retirement in the early–2010s. She was notable forher single "(You Don't Know) How Glad I Am" and her version of the standard"Guess Who I Saw Today". Wilson recorded more than 70 albums and won threeGrammy Awards for her work. During her performing career Wilson was labeled asinger of blues, jazz, R&B, pop, and soul, a "consummate actress", and "thecomplete entertainer". The title she preferred, however, was "song stylist".

Evelyn Wright has been a professional vocalist for overtwenty five years with experience in Jazz, R&B and Popstyles of music. Evelyn is a native from Cleveland, Ohio,and was voted Best Female Vocalist in 1985 inconjunction with WCPN radio station. She is also thewinner of Most Promising Female Artist and FavoriteFemale R&B Singer 1993 by Midwest Urban MusicAwards. Evelyn has toured throughout the UnitedStates and Canada performing in the top hotels,nightclubs, and concert halls.

Evelyn has also recorded with several internationalrecording stars including Phillip Ingram and GeraldAlbright.

Dave Thomas is a most talented piano and organplayer. A native of Youngstown, Ohio, Thomas was anoriginal member of the R&B group, "Sweet Thunder".He has also performed with numerous artists includingthe late James Cleveland, Dizzy Gillespie, Albert Ayler,Jean Carn, David Ruffin, and Grover Washington. Hismusical involvement also includes musical theater as awriter, performer, and musical director in performances

such as "The Living Cross," "The Audition," and "Black Nativity," which have playedthroughout the United States and Canada. He is also a gifted educator, havingworked at The Cleveland School of the Arts, Cuyahoga Community College,Cleveland State University, and Case Western Reserve University. He is the co-author of a book entitled, "A Child's First Book of Spirituals," which is the recipientof the Coretta Scott King Award.

Presently, Dave is a music teacher with the Cleveland Board of Education School

District, Musical Staff member of The Southeast Seventh Day Adventist, Facultymember of The Cleveland State University, and Minister of Music at St. TimothyBaptist Church. He earned his undergraduate and graduate Music degrees fromCleveland State, Cleveland Institute of Music, Case Western Reserve University, andpostgraduate work at the Royal Holloway College in London, England.

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The Four Freshmen$30.00$30.00 Thursday 5/09 6:00 pm Buy Tickets8:00 pm Buy Tickets

Legendary Vocal Group back on Nighttown Stage! Playing Musicfrom their new CD "Four Freshmen & Friends".

Featuring: Bob Ferreira, Tommy Boynton, Stein Malvey, & JonGaines.

The Four Freshmen have released over 60 albums, won numerous DownBeat andJazzTimes readers’ polls, and have been honored with the Satchmo Award forunique and enduring contribution to the living history of jazz.

The Four Freshmen remain the Acclaimed Masters of Harmony presenting theirunique brand of vocal pop harmony of headlining concerts around the globe. As theWall Street Journal proclaims, “Long live The Four Freshmen, may they nevergraduate.”

TOMMY BOYNTON is the newest member of The Four Freshmen, singing 1st tenorand playing bass. Growing up in Aurora, Co., his musical journey began in the 3rdgrade, singing in a children’s chorus, and studying piano and drums. Tommy’s lovefor music lead him to Phil Mattson’s prestigious School for Music Vocations inCreston, Iowa. He then graduated from the New England Conservatory in Boston,MA, where he studied with Dominique Eade and Ran Blake. Boynton continued toshare his love and passion for music by returning to SMV to teach. Tommy hasshared the stage with several Grammy nominated musicians, including jazz pianistFred Hersch, and critically acclaimed jazz vocalist Kate McGarry. While on the road,he does miss his kitties, Alice and Little Brother, more than anything.Image

STEIN MALVEY sings the 2nd tenor and plays guitar with The Four Freshmen. Hebegan his musical journey at age four, studying piano at St. Olaf College in hishometown of Northfield, MN. Growing restless with classical repertoire, hediscovered guitar at age 12, and fell in love. Just two years later he was playingguitar professionally. He graduated with a Bachelor of Music degree in guitarperformance from Lawrence University Conservatory of Music. Stein spent years inboth the New York and Minneapolis music scenes, recording and touring withgroups in many genres: rock, pop, r&b, soul, funk, jazz, country, and avant-garde.When he isn’t touring with The Four Freshmen, Stein lives in Los Angeles.

Jon Gaines was introduced to the world of music at the age of 5 when he begantaking piano lessons from his grandmother in his hometown, Derry NH. By fifthgrade, young Jon was expanding his musical talents to the trumpet, but it wasn’tuntil Jon first heard a recording of Louis Armstrong that a passion was sparked. After high school, Jon attended the prestigious New England Conservatory where hefurthered his studies in jazz improvisation. Along with all his instrumental studies

on trumpet and piano Jon also undertook several years of vocal instruction beforeearning his bachelors degree in 2014.

BOB FERREIRA auditioned for The Four Freshmen in 1992 for bass voice andpercussion while a music student at Central Washington University. The groupasked Ferreira to join, presenting him with a difficult decision of whether or not toleave his academics behind in lieu of a career in entertainment. Bob is still pleasedwith his decision and has not looked back since. He enjoys being part of such aniconic musical legacy having performed in fifty states, ten countries, and on nineFreshmen recordings. When not on the road with The Four Freshmen, Ferreiraoccasionally freelances as a drummer in Las Vegas.

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Ken Peplowski Quartet featuring Nicki Parrott$30.00$30.00 Friday 5/10 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Clarinet & Sax Master back at Nighttown with All-Star group!

Featuring: Ken Peplowski-clarinet & sax, Nicki Parrott-acoustic bass & vocals,

Jackie Warren-piano, & Jim Rupp-drums.

“Since the advent of Benny Goodman, there have been too few clarinetists to fill thevoid that Goodman left. Ken Peplowski is most certainly one of those few. Theman is magic.”- Mel Torme

This quote only hints at Ken Peplowski’s virtuosity – not only is he an outstandingclarinetist and saxophone player, but he’s also a charismatic entertainer who hasbeen delighting audiences for over 30 years with his warmth, wit, andmusicianship.

“When you grow up in Cleveland, Ohio, playing in a Polish polka band, you learn tothink fast on your feet”, says Peplowski, who played his first pro engagement whenhe was still in elementary school. “From my first time performing in public, I knew Iwanted to play music for a living.”

After a year of college, Ken joined the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra under the directionof Buddy Morrow. “Buddy heard me with my quartet at a Cleveland jazz festivalalong with Teddy Wilson’s trio and the Dorsey band, and made an offer right thenand there for me to not only play lead alto, but to have a feature spot on theclarinet with the rhythm section.

In 1984, Benny Goodman came out of retirement and put together a new band,hiring Ken on tenor saxophone. “I think Benny was as great a figure to the clarinetas Louis Armstrong was to the trumpet.

Peplowski wound up signing with Concord Records and recorded close to 20 albumsas a leader, including “The Natural Touch” in 1992 which won Best Jazz Record ofthe Year

Born in Newcastle, Australia, Nicki Parrot started her musical training at age fourwith the piano, followed by the flute, soon after. Nicki switched to double bass atthe age of 15.

After graduating high school she moved to Sydney to study jazz at the New SouthWales Conservatorium of Music. She continued her studies with various bassistsincluding visiting artists Ray Brown and John Clayton.

Nicki came to New York in May 1994.

In June 2000, Nicki began performing on Monday nights at the Iridium Jazz Clubwith the legendary guitarist and inventor, Les Paul. As part of the Les Paul Trio,Nicki worked side-by-side with guitar greats from Paul McCartney, Slash, SteveMiller to fellow Aussie, Tommy Emmanuel.

Since then she has performed with such notable musicians as Michel Legrand, JoeWilder, Randy Brecker, Clark Terry, Jose Feliciano, Bucky Pizzarelli, John Pizzarelli,Dick Hyman, Patti Labelle & the New York Pops Orchestra, Harry Allen, WarrenVache, Marlena Shaw, David Krakauer, Ken Peplowski, Ann Hampton Callaway, BillMays, Scott Hamilton, Lillian Boutte, Larry Carlton and Houston Person, to name afew.

Nicki has performed at most major festivals around the globe including the MaryLou Williams Jazz Festival, Newport Jazz Festival, Jazz in July at the 92nd Street Y,Litchfield Jazz Festival, Detroit Jazz Festival, the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival andthe Newport Beach Jazz Party, Jazz Ascona and Bern Jazz Festival in Switzerlandand many others.

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Nicki Parrott featuring Ken Peplowski $30.00$30.00 Saturday 5/11 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Vocalist & Bassist from Les Paul's Group leads All-Star Group live at Nighttown!

Featuring: Nicki Parrott-vocals & acoustic bass, Ken Peplowski-clarinet & sax,Jackie Warren-piano, & Jim Rupp-drums.

On Nighttown's fully covered, and heated Stephen's Green Patio.

Born in Newcastle, Australia, Nicki Parrot started her musical training at age fourwith the piano, followed by the flute, soon after. Nicki switched to double bass atthe age of 15.

After graduating high school she moved to Sydney to study jazz at the New SouthWales Conservatorium of Music. She continued her studies with various bassistsincluding visiting artists Ray Brown and John Clayton.

Nicki came to NYC in May 1994.

In June 2000, Nicki began performing on Monday nights at the Iridium Jazz Clubwith the legendary guitarist and inventor, Les Paul. As part of the Les Paul Trio,Nicki worked side-by-side with guitar greats from Paul McCartney, Slash, SteveMiller to fellow Aussie, Tommy Emmanuel.

Since then she has performed with such notable musicians as Michel Legrand, JoeWilder, Randy Brecker, Clark Terry, Jose Feliciano, Bucky Pizzarelli, John Pizzarelli,Dick Hyman, Patti Labelle & the New York Pops Orchestra, Harry Allen, WarrenVache, Marlena Shaw, David Krakauer, Ken Peplowski, Ann Hampton Callaway, BillMays, Scott Hamilton, Lillian Boutte, Larry Carlton and Houston Person, to name afew.

“Since the advent of Benny Goodman, there have been too few clarinetists to fill thevoid that Goodman left. Ken Peplowski is most certainly one of those few. Theman is magic.”- Mel Torme

This quote only hints at Ken Peplowski’s virtuosity – not only is he an outstandingclarinetist and saxophone player, but he’s also a charismatic entertainer who hasbeen delighting audiences for over 30 years with his warmth, wit, andmusicianship.

“When you grow up in Cleveland, Ohio, playing in a Polish polka band, you learn tothink fast on your feet”, says Peplowski, who played his first pro engagement whenhe was still in elementary school. “From my first time performing in public, I knew Iwanted to play music for a living.”

After a year of college, Ken joined the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra under the directionof Buddy Morrow. “Buddy heard me with my quartet at a Cleveland jazz festivalalong with Teddy Wilson’s trio and the Dorsey band, and made an offer right thenand there for me to not only play lead alto, but to have a feature spot on theclarinet with the rhythm section.

In 1984, Benny Goodman came out of retirement and put together a new band,hiring Ken on tenor saxophone. “I think Benny was as great a figure to the clarinetas Louis Armstrong was to the trumpet.

Peplowski wound up signing with Concord Records and recorded close to 20 albumsas a leader, including “The Natural Touch” in 1992 which won Best Jazz Record ofthe Year

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University School Jazz Program w/Special Guest JameyAebersold$10.00$10.00 Monday 5/13 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Next Generation Jazz Musicians from US with Very Special Guest and Jazz

Education Legend Jamey Aebersold live at Nighttown!

Jamey Aebersold is an American publisher, educator, and jazz saxophonist. HisPlay-A-Long series of instructional books and CDs, using the chord-scale system,the first of which was released in 1967, are an internationally renowned resource forjazz education.[1] His summer workshops have educated students of all ages sincethe 1960s.

Jazz at University School is under the direction of David Kay, a member for 30years on both the US faculty and the summer music faculty at the Interlochen ArtsCamp. Kay has a Masters in Jazz Studies from Indiana University and has playedand/or recorded with Clark Terry, Gary Burton, Aretha Franklin, The King’s Singers,The Temptations, Benny Golson, Jon Hendricks and Annie Ross, Michael Feinstein,Chris Botti, Shawn Pelton (drums/SNL band) and nearly 40 other jazz/popnoteworthies.

Che Apalache$20.00$20.00 Tuesday 5/14 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

International String Band based in Beunos Aires, Argentina hit theStage at Nighttown!Multi Genre Group features members from Argentina, Mexico, andthe US!

Che Apalache is a four-man string band based in Buenos Aires with members fromArgentina, Mexico and the United States. The group's founder is Joe Troop (fiddle),a North Carolinian multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter and composer whomoved to Argentina in 2010. While patiently carving out a niche in the local musicscene, Joe taught bluegrass and old-time music for a living. That's how he met PauBarjau (banjo), Franco Martino (guitar) and Martin Bobrik (mandolin), his mostdedicated students. They quickly became picking buddies and in 2013 decided toform Che Apalache and hit the stage.

Che Apalache (CHAY-op-uh-LAH-chay) began as a bluegrass band, but eventuallyincorporated Latin American styles into their repertoire. Combining instrumentalprowess with tight vocal harmonies, they have created an authentic blend of genresto reflect the nature of their lives. Evoking images from Appalachia to the Andes,their debut album, "Latingrass," is a testament to a powerful cultural and musicalexchange.

In 2017 the band received grants from the North Carolina Humanities Council andthe Virginia Foundation for the Humanities to tour the United States. Everywherethey went on their five-week ramble, they were met with enthusiasm and praise. Atthe prestigious Appalachian String Band Music Festival in Clifftop, WV they wereawarded first place in the Neo-Traditional band competition.

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Eric Alexander Quartet $20.00$20.00 Friday 5/17 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Dynamic NYC Saxophonist leads All-Star Group live at Nighttown!

Featuring: Eric Alexander-sax, Larry Willis-piano, Peter Dominguez-acoustic

bass, & Joe Farnsworth-drums.

With 19 CD's out under his own name and appearing as sideman on countlessothers, Eric Alexander has made his mark on the jazz world and documented hisprogress as a tenor master. He has a rich tone and an aggressive, driving style thatgrabs the listeners attention and doesn't let go.

At William Paterson College in New Jersey Eric advanced his studies under thetutelage of Mabern, Joe Lovano, Rufus Reid, and others. "The people I listened to incollege are still the cats that are influencing me today," says Alexander. "Monk,Dizzy, Sonny Stitt, Clifford Brown, Sonny Rollins, Jackie McLean, Joe Henderson--the legacy left by Bird and all the bebop pioneers, that language and that feel,that's the bread and butter of everything I do."

During the 1990s, after placing second behind Joshua Redman in the 1991Thelonious Monk International Saxophone Competition, Alexander threw himselfinto the whirlwind life of a professional jazz musician. He played with organ trios onthe South Side of Chicago, made his recording debut in 1991 with Charles Earland,and cut his first album as leader in 1992.

In 2004, Eric signed an exclusive contract with HighNote Records, an independentjazz label based in New York City. There he has amassed a considerable discographyof critically acclaimed recordings. Most recent among them is “Don't Follow theCrowd,” and “Friendly Fire” with Vincent Herring.

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Sam Hooper Group$15.00$15.00 Saturday 5/18 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Guitarist Extraordinaire leads All-Star Group playing Jazz, Blues, & More live at

Nighttown!

Featuring: Sam Hooper-guitar & vocals, Sakait Baksar-keyboards/vocals, Jeff

Rice-sax/harmonica/vocals, Derrick James-bass/vocals, & Chuck Orange-

drums.

Sam Hooper Group is an exciting Cleveland band rooted in the blues. Originallyformed when Hooper lived in Boston, the band has evolved through tours andrecording in the USA and Asia to develop its own interpretation of this classic artform. Hooper has kept the approach fresh, since returning to his hometown roots inCleveland, OH four years ago and performing all over Northeast Ohio.

The current band is a mix of talented musicians who are old and new friends withexperience in jazz, rock, funk, and blues. The mailing list grows with everyperformance so the bands influence is steadily growing. Check them out on theirnewest CD, “Sam Hooper & Mike Null - Hoodoo Blues.”

Hooper’s newest CD, "Sam Hooper and Mike Null - Hoodoo Blues," was the Winnerfor 2015 Best Self-Produced CD in the Cleveland Blues Society's annualInternational Blues Challenge competition.

“Without eschewing the gritty soul of traditional blues, guitarists Hooper and Nullbreak stereotypes by sidestepping standard shuffles and stomps for fresh takes onclassic tunes that buoy their sweet molasses vocal performances with jazz informedchord changes, rhythms and melodies. And Hooper's original "Itchin' To Be YourMan" has the hip, sophisticated vibe of a lost Mose Allison gem.”- Ted Drozdowski, Nashville Scene

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Jenny Scheinman & Allison Miller's Parlour Game $20.00$20.00 Sunday 5/19 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Cutting edge NYC Al-Star Group Hits the Stage at Nighttown!

Featuring: Jenny Scheinman-violin, Allison Miller-drums, Carmen Staaf-piano, &

Tony Scherr-acoustic bass.

In their latest endeavor PARLOUR GAME, violinist Jenny Scheinman and drummerAllison Miller dig into the rootsier elements of jazz along with the formidable pianistCarmen Staaf and bassist Tony Scherr. The repertoire explores swing, gogo,backbeats and ballads. Scheinman and Miller are both artists with eclecticbackgrounds having collaborated with such diverse musicians as Bill Frisell, JasonMoran, Lucinda Williams, Natalie Merchant, and Rene Rosnes. In PARLOUR GAMEthey explore the classic format of the piano quartet and strive for excellence insimplicity - the perfect groove and a melody that sticks.

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Sammy DeLeon Latin Jazz Sextet$15.00$15.00 Friday 5/24 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Great Lakes Leading Latin Jazz Group live at Nighttown!

Featuring: Sammy DeLeon-timbales, Jackie Warren-piano, Jose "Cheo"

Hernandez-bass, Scott McKee-trumpet, Tom First-sax, & Ray Guzman-

percussion.

Sammy DeLeon a master timbales player has shared his talent far and wide. Hehas appeared in New York, Chicago, Miami, San Juan and points in between. He is

the undisputed leader in latin music in the Ohio area. Formerly the musicaldirector of Impacto Nuevo, Sammy has been leading his own group since 1996.Equally adept in latin jazz, salsa and merengue, Sammy and his Orchestra make ithard for an audience to sit still. DeLeon has shared the stage with many stars oflatin jazz.

He opened up for the late Tito Puente several times in Cleveland and New York Cityand was a favorite of the late master. Sammy has collaborated with many of theleading latin musicians throughout the world. They include Humberto Ramirez,Tony Vega, El Gran Combo, and Tito Rojas. Latin music has enjoyed a great revivalin Northeast Ohio thanks to the leadership of Sammy DeLeon and his dynamicOrchestra.

Jackie Warren is one of the most in demand and prolific jazz artists working in theGreat Lakes region. On any given night she can be found playing solo, leading hertrio, or she may be heard as the featured soloist and arranger for Sammy DeLeon'sSalsa and Latin-Jazz ensemble.

Jackie is also a professor of music at Tri-C and has several private students. Jackiegets calls constantly from vocalists who want her to back them, and she isfrequently called on to guest with national artists. In the past few years Jackie hasperformed with David "Fathead" Newman, Bobby Watson, Jane Bunnett, and GeraldWilson. Her arrangements can be heard on Sammy DeLeon's new CD, and recentlyshe recorded a session in collaboration with the legendary producer Tommy LiPuma.

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Dominick Farinacci"Spirit of the Groove"$20.00$20.00 Sunday 5/26 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

International Trumpet Star with All-Star Next Generation Lineup for Special Show

at Nighttown!

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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"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

Sunday, March 31 Dominick Farinacci - "Spirit of the Groove" 7 PM $20.Rising Trumpet Star with All-Star & Next Generation Lineup for Special Spring Show at Nighttown!

Wednesday, April 3 The Cookers 7 PM $40.Legendary All-Star Septet Live on Nighttown Stage! Featuring: Billy Harper-Tenor Sax, Donald Harrison-Alto Sax, Eddie Henderson-trumpet, David Weiss-Trumpet, George Cables-Piano, Cecil McBee-Acoustic Bass, & Billy Hart-Drums.

Thursday, April 4 Allan Harris "A Tale of Two Kings" 8 PM $20.Dynamic NYC Vocalist pays Tribute to Nat 'King' Cole & Eddie Jefferson with his NYC Based Band Liveat Nighttown!Featuring: Allan Harris-vocals, Arcoiris Sandoval-piano, Nimrod Speaks-bass, & Shirazette Tinnin-drums.

Friday, April 5 Forecast 8:30 PM $15.North Coast's Premier Contemporary Jazz Group back on Stage at Nighttown!On Fully Covered and Heated Stephens Green Patio Space.

Saturday, April 6 Arielle 8:30 PM $15.Rapidly rising Guitarist and Singer/Songwriter from Nashville/LA makes Cleveland debut atNighttown!

Saturday, April 6 Joe Policastro Trio 8 PM $15.From Chicago! Windy City Bassists Leads Progressive Jazz Trio Live at Nighttown! Playing Musicfrom their new CD "Nothing Here Belongs".Featuring: Joe Policastro-acoustic bass, Dave Miller-guitar, & Mikel Avery-drums.On Nighttown's fully heated and covered Back Patio Space. Seating Limited.

Wednesday, April 10 East Central Jazz Educators Band "Mad for Tadd" 7 PM $20.All-Star Big Band Pay Tribute to Cleveland Jazz Legend Tadd Dameron Live at Nighttown!Playing Music from the Classic LP "The Magic Touch"Featured Artists include: Kent Englehardt, John Orsini, Mike Tomaro, Dave Kana, Chris Karlic-saxophonesScott McKee, Joe Badaczewski, Dominick Farinacci, Steve Enos-trumpetsJeff Bush, Jim Redmond, Max Brady, Zach Warren, Paul Abel-trombonesPhil DeGreg-piano, Aidan Plank-bass, & Jim Rupp-drums.

Wednesday, April 10 Scott Mulvahill 7:30 PM $15.From Nashville! Vocalist and acoustic bassist from the Ricky Skaggs Band plays Special Solo ShowLive at Nighttown!On Nighttown's fully heated and covered Back Patio Space. Seating Limited.

Thursday, April 11 Ruth Moody Band 8 PM $25.From Winnipeg, Manitoba!Vocalist from the Wailin' Jenny's and her 4 pc. Band hit the Nighttown Stage!

Friday, April 12 Norman Connors 7 & 9 PM $40.Legendary Drummer and Producer Norman Connors and his Group back at Nighttown! Playing all of his hits including "You Are My Starship", "Valentine Love", 'Betcha My Golly Wow", &more!

Saturday, April 13 Eric Andersen Trio featuring Scarlet Rivera 8:30 PM $25.Legendary Singer/Songwriter leads All-Star Trio live at Nighttown!Featuring: Eric Andersen-vocals, guitar, piano, Scarlet Rivera-violin, & Cheryl Prashker-percussion.

Thursday, April 18 Randy Napoleon Trio 8 PM $20.Guitarist from the groups of Freddy Cole, and Michael Buble, & Michigan State Professor leads All-Star Trio!Featuring: Randy Napoleon-guitar, George DeLancey-acoustic bass, & Jim Rupp-drums.

Friday, April 19 Melissa Morgan 8:30 PM $20.From Los Angeles! Vocalist extraordinaire and Telarc Recording Artists hits the Stage at Nighttown!Featuring: Melissa Morgan-vocals, Randy Napoleon-guitar, George DeLancey-acoustic bass, & JimRupp-drums.

Saturday, April 20 Philippe LeJeune Trio 8:30 PM $15.From Toulouse, France! Jazz, Blues, and Boogie Woogie from Versatile and Dynamic Pianist fromFrance!Featuring: Philippe LeJeune-piano, George Lee-bass, & Sunny Tabler-drums. Playing Music from his Brand New CD "Cleveland Getaway".

Saturday, April 20 The Numbers Band (15-60-75) 8 PM $10.From Kent, Ohio. Celebrating their 49th Year! Legends of Jazz, Blues, & Rock live at Nighttown.On Nighttown's Fully Covered and Heated Stephens Green Patio.

Wednesday, April 24 Mike, Jim, & Bill Play The Beatles Revolver & Rubber Soul 7PM $15.A unique reconstruction of the classic Beatles Revolver & Rubber Soul Albums featuring 3 voices and3 guitars, with great stories Live at Nighttown!Featuring: Mike Kearns, Jim Wilson, and Bill Hoffman.

Friday & Saturday, April 26 & 27 Phil Keaggy 8:30 PM Both Nights $50.From Nashville & Youngstown, Ohio! Two Big Nights at Nighttown with Legendary Guitarist of Glass Harp Fame in a rare, and exclusive,Small Club Appearance!!

Sunday, April 28 Dominick Farinacci "Sprit of the Groove" 7 PM $20.International Trumpet Star with All-Star Next Generation Lineup for Special Show at Nighttown!

Monday, April 29 Baldwin Wallace Musical Theater Program 6:30 & 9 PM (2Shows) $15.Next Generation of Broadway Stars Live on the Nighttown Stage!Featuring: Sophomore Standards & Senior Showcase!

Tuesday, April 30 Luca Mundaca "Minhas Cordas" 7 PM ?From Brazil! Singer/Songwriter Live on the Nighttown Stage!Presented in Association with Tri-C Jazz Festival "Flying Home" Series.Celebrating International Jazz Day!

Tuesday, April 30 Hubb's Groove Tribute to Cannonball Adderley & Wayne Shorter 8PM $20.Hubb's Groove back on the Nighttown Stage in Tribute to Two Jazz Legends!On Nighttown's Fully Heated and Covered Stephens Green Patio. Celebrating International Jazz Day!

Thursday, May 2 Hathaway Brown Solo Voice Showcase 7:30 PM $10.Next Generation of performers from HB live at Nighttown!

Thursday, May 2 Ullman/Swell's The Chicago Plan 8 PM $20.International Avant Garde/New Music Ensemble live at Nighttown!Featuring: Gebhard Ullman (Berlin)-sax, Steve Swell (NYC)-trombone, Fred Lonborg-Holm(Chicago)-cello/electronics, & Michael Zerang (Chicago)-percussion.An intimate concert on Nighttown's Secret Garden Patio. Seating limited.

Friday, May 3 YellowJackets 7 & 9 PM $40.Legendary Group returns to Nighttown for 2 Big Shows!Featuring: Russell Ferrante-piano/keys, Bob Mintzer-sax, Will Kennedy-drums, & DaneAlderson-bass.

Saturday, May 4 Evelyn Wright & David Thomas Trio 12 Noon $20.Jazz Brunch featuring Dynamic Vocalist Evelyn Wright from the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra! With theDavid Thomas Trio.Presented in Association with WNWV-107.3, The WAVE.

Saturday, May 4 Evelyn Wright "Tribute to Nancy Wilson" 8:30 PM $20.Dynamic Vocalist Evelyn Wright pays Tribute to the Late Great Nancy Wilson Live on the NighttownStage!Featuring: The David Thomas Trio.

Thursday, May 9 The Four Freshmen 6 & 8 PM $30.Legendary Vocal Group back on Nighttown Stage! Playing Music from their new CD "Four Freshmen &

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Friday, May 10 Ken Peplowski Quartet featuring Nicki Parrott 8:30 PM $30.Clarinet & Sax Master back at Nighttown with All-Star group!Featuring: Ken Peplowski-clarinet & sax, Nicki Parrott-acoustic bass & vocals, Jackie Warren-piano, & Jim Rupp-drums.

Saturday, May 11 Nicki Parrott featuring Ken Peplowski 8:30 PM $30.Vocalist & Bassist from Les Paul's Group leads All-Star Group live at Nighttown!Featuring: Nicki Parrott-vocals & acoustic bass, Ken Peplowski-clarinet & sax, Jackie Warren-piano, & Jim Rupp-drums.On Nighttown's fully covered, and heated Stephen's Green Patio.

Monday, May 13 University School Jazz Program w/Special Guest Jamey Aebersold 7PM $10.Next Generation Jazz Musicians from US with Very Special Guest and Jazz Education Legend JameyAebersold live at Nighttown!

Tuesday, May 14 Che Apalache 7 PM $20.International String Band based in Beunos Aires, Argentina hit the Stage at Nighttown!Multi Genre Group features members from Argentina, Mexico, and the US!

Friday, May 17 Eric Alexander Quartet 8:30 PM $20.Dynamic NYC Saxophonist leads All-Star Group live at Nighttown!Featuring: Eric Alexander-sax, Larry Willis-piano, Peter Dominguez-acoustic bass, & JoeFarnsworth-drums.

Saturday, May 18 Sam Hooper Group 8:30 PM $10.Guitarist Extraordinaire leads All-Star Group playing Jazz, Blues, & More live at Nighttown!Featuring: Sam Hooper-guitar & vocals, Moss Stanley-keyboards/vocals, Jeff Rice-sax/harmonica/vocals, Derrick James-bass/vocals, & Chuck Orange-drums.

Sunday, May 19 Jenny Scheinman & Allison Miller's Parlour Game 7 PM $20.Cutting edge NYC Al-Star Group Hits the Stage at Nighttown!Featuring: Jenny Scheinman-violin, Allison Miller-drums, Carmen Staaf-piano, & Tony Scherr-acoustic bass.

Friday, May 24 Sammy DeLeon Latin Jazz Sextet 8:30 PM $15.Great Lakes Leading Latin Jazz Group live at Nighttown!Featuring: Sammy DeLeon-timbales, Jackie Warren-piano, Jose "Cheo" Hernandez-bass, ScottMcKee-trumpet, Tom First-sax, & Ray Guzman-percussion.

Sunday, May 26 Dominick Farinacci"Spirit of the Groove" 7 PM $20.Rising Trumpet Star with All-Star & Next Generation Lineup for Special Spring Show at Nighttown!

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