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Weekend at Nighttown - Alex Bugnon, Soundoctrine, Oleg Kruglyakov and Thanksgiving Day

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Hi Folks.

Great weekend of music here at Nighttown. And please join us for Thanksgiving dinner next Thursday -leave the cooking to us!! More details below.

On Friday and Saturday, "Don't Miss" the great contemporary/fusion jazz artist AlexBugnon. There are only a few tickets left for the early shows. Good availability for the lateshows as of this writing.

On Sunday, NE Ohio funk and soul band Soundoctrine returns for an explosive night ofmusic. Always fun!

Then on Monday, join us for Russian native and now Cleveland resident OlegKruglyakov, who will partner with a great gypsy guitarist Vadim Kolpakov. Relax with a great dinner, appetizers or your favorite drink, with some greatworld music.

Hope you can join us!

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Thanksgiving Dinner at Nighttown!

Come join us for a delicious Thanksgiving dinner. Bring the family, or just you and a guest. Leave thecooking to us! Enjoy the holiday and a greatThanksgiving dinner in the relaxation of Nighttown'smultiple dining rooms. Click here for a copy of themenu.

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New Exciting Shows Recently Added

11/18 & 11/19 Alex Bugnon 11/20 Soundoctrine 11/21 Oleg Kruglyakov & Vadim Kolpakov 11/22 Mike, Jim, & Bill Do The Beatles White Album 11/25 & 11/26 Jerome Jennings All-Star Quintet 11/27 John Watkins & JSaxx Experience 11/28 Benefit for 2016 Children's Free Care Fund12/01 Jamie Baum All-Star Quintet 12/02 Sammy DeLeon Latin Jazz Sextet 12/03 Victor Jones All-Star Quartet featuring Michael Wolff 12/04 Duke Robillard 12/05 Baldwin Wallace Musical Theater Showcase 12/08 Gaetano Letizia Quartet 12/09 Muriel Anderson, Mark Sganga, Pete Cavano

Home for the Holidays Series

12/10 Ken Peplowski 12/11-12 Bill Rudman's "A Christmas Cabaret" 12/14 Liz Huff & Friends 12/17 Dan Bankhurst & Friends12/18 Helen Welch "Home for Christmas" 12/22 Curtis Taylor Quartet 12/23 Vanessa Rubin 12/27 Rachel Brown & The Beatnik Playboys 12/28 Joe Hunter & Friends 12/29 Eddie Baccus Sr. & Friends 12/30 Moises Borges & Joshua Smith

New Year's Eve Spectacular - Three Great Artists, Four Great Shows

12/31 New Year's Eve Anne Cochran / Abe LaMarca & Band 8 &10:3012/31 New Year's Eve Dominick Farinacci 7:30 & 10:00

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

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Alex Bugnon$30.00 Friday 11/18 8:00 pm Buy Tickets10:00 pm Buy Tickets

Saturday 11/19 8:00 pm Buy Tickets10:00 pm Buy Tickets

Pianist and Contemporary Jazz Superstar & his group return for big weekend atNighttown!

Montreux-reared Bugnon studied at a music conservatory in Paris before coming toAmerica to continue at Boston’s famed Berklee School of Music. He spent a lot of timeplaying not only jazz but gospel, gigging on that time-honored southern circuit. Upongraduation he moved to New York. After spending a year driving taxicabs and teachingFrench at the Berlitz School, he found initial work backing R&B stars such as Patti Austin &

French at the Berlitz School, he found initial work backing R&B stars such as Patti Austin &James Ingram and Keith Sweat. It was through backing Freddie Jackson that he made thecontact at then-new Orpheus Records where he recorded his first two CDs Love Season(1989) and Head Over Heels (1991), making his deepest first impressions with R&Baudiences as a soulful instrumentalist du jour. A switch to Sony’s Epic Records familyyielded 107 Degrees in the Shade (1991) and This Time Around (1993), upon which timehe jumped to RCA Records for Tales from the Bright Side (1995). From there he seguedinto the four albums he did for Narada Records, an associated label that specialized insmooth jazz and new age.

Beyond his recordings, Alex has built a loyal fan base through constant touring on theclub and jazz festival circuits. Just last year he passed the great Dizzy Gillespie’s record ofplaying Washington, D.C.’s Blues Alley for 12 consecutive Thanksgivings with his ownlucky 13th visit. That most recent gig found his new music from Going Home receivingquite the warm welcome. “People in their 40s, 50s and 60s that have all of my CDs wereraving about the new songs,” he beams. “At the same time, college students that aremore likely to be Radiohead fans were coming up to me saying, ‘I really dug that ‘SilverFinger’ song, man’ - which was really nice to hear!”

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Soundoctrine$15.00 Sunday 11/20 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

From Youngstown, Ohio! Top Notch Contemporary Jazz from Northeast Ohio JazzMasters!

Original Alternative Funk Jazz Fusionists, SOUNDOCTRINE first appeared at TheNortheastern Ohio Gospel Music Connection in January 2002. Two weeks later theyopened for Grammy Winner Bobby “Blue” Bland. The group has continued recording andperforming throughout Northern Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and in toNew York state. SOUNDOCTRINE’s award winning debut “PERSEVERANCE,” released on their ownNIAYANA RECORDINGS label earned the band the Nu Soul Album of the Year from SoulPatrol. Their follow up “SD Live!!!” was an underground smash throughout the globalIndie Artist community. The band’s third project, “ENDURANCE” was released toInternational rave reviews and was chosen #3 Best Jazz Funk Album by Soul Patrol. Thealbum offered up three tunes which maintained rotation on The Weather Channel,featuring the Jim Couchenour penned “Smallmouth Bass” remixed by Smooth JazzLegend, Bob Baldwin. Their hit single “Chi Tea” remains the theme song for WFMJ-TV21’sCommunity Connection since its release. SOUNDOCTRINE was nominated Best Jazz Artist by the American Gospel Music Awards.They list among prestigious Capital Jazz Fest Finalists and have performed at Cleveland’sfamed Rock and Roll Museum as part of WZAK 93.1 FM’s “Rock and Soul Day.”SOUNDOCTRINE was the Host Band for Soul Patrol’s Annual Black Heritage Festival inPhiladelphia, PA and have performed alongside the legendary Delfonics, Angel Woodruff,Michael Henderson, Gordon Chambers, Sonnyboy and Marlon Saunders. Their early music and Border’s Blitz Tour, documented by noted filmmaker, Art Byrd wasa feature film short at the Hollywood Black Film Festival. The film was featured

a feature film short at the Hollywood Black Film Festival. The film was featuredthroughout the event in Hollywood, CA in June 2004. SOUNDOCTRINE’s fourth release, the critically acclaimed “INSPIRE” containing the hitsingle “Marriage” gained immediate airplay on The Weather Channel and inclusion onthe US New Jazz compilation, “Jazz Infusion Vol II” airing across the country. Finalizing work on “SOURCE,” their fifth album, SOUNDOCTRINE has already releasedthree singles, each one garnering significant buzz. “After All,” Selah” and a sizzling coverof the Bobby Womack classic, “Stop On By” which continues to build on national radioand is in heavy rotation of 103.7FM, The Wave. SOUNDOCTRINE has opened for Grammy Winner Kirk Whalum, Spyro Gyra, Pieces of aDream, Freddy Jackson, Con Funk Shun and The Ohio Players to name a few.

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Oleg Kruglyakov & Vadim Kolpakov $15.00 Monday 11/21 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Russian Balalaika & Gypsy Guitar Duo Live at Nighttown!

Three-stringed balalaika meets seven-stringed Gypsy guitar, creatinga ravishing combination of Russian folk instruments!Oleg Kruglyakov, one half of Cleveland’s Russian Duo, has created this special projectwith Vadim Kolpakov, renowned Russian Roma (Gypsy) 7-string guitarist from the MoscowGypsy Theater, the only such theater in the world.

In 2008, Vadim Kolpakov, as a member of the Kolpakov Trio, went on Madonna’s "Sticky& Sweet" world tour. Vadim performs with Zingaresca, dedicated to Russian-Gypsy guitarrepertoire. In 2004, Vadim founded Via Romen, an ensemble deeply rooted in traditionalRomany repertoires and dialects, enriched by jazz, Jewish and Latin styles. Vadimrepeatedly brings audiences to their feet with his phenomenally fluid guitarimprovisations, passionate dancing, and singing. He works exclusively in the oraltradition and was Artist-In-Residence at UNC-Charlotte, teaching traditional Roma guitar,dance and vocal repertoire.

Oleg Kruglyakov, one of foremost balalaika virtuosos to come out of the Soviet Union, hasperformed as soloist with many ensembles in Siberia - Urals State Folk Choir, SiberianMosaic, Urals Folk Ensemble Prikamie, and Russian folk instrument quartet GoldenRussia.

Oleg has also participated in theatre productions, taking the role of a cello-playingprisoner in the State Tumen Drama Theatre. He had a cameo appearance performing inChekhov’s “Three Sisters” with the Chagrin Falls Performing Arts Academy, coaching thecast in Russian folk songs and choreography.

Oleg has been commissioned to create arrangements and compositions for Kulture Kidstheater productions as well as Kevin Kammeraad/Cooperfly Puppets’ new album andvideo. Last spring Oleg was invited to perform at Otterbein University “Guitar and itsFretted Friends” Festival. Last summer, he participated in International Day of theBalalaika in Yekaterinburg, Russia.

Since 2007 Oleg has been touring with pianist Terry Boyarsky as Russian Duo, performingextensively across North America.

In this intimate concert, Oleg and Vadim will play, sing and explore Russian romance, folk

In this intimate concert, Oleg and Vadim will play, sing and explore Russian romance, folksong, Soviet music, and of course, gypsy repertoire, with some solo guitar works todemonstrate the Romany style.

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Mike, Jim, & Bill Do The Beatles White Album$15.00 Tuesday 11/22 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

A unique reconstruction of the class Beatles White Album featuring 3voices and 3 guitars, with great stories Live at Nighttown!

Featuring: Mike Kearns, Jim Wilson, and Bill Hoffman.In February, 1968, The Beatles travelled to Rishikesh, India, to study transcendentalmeditation with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. Ringo and his wife left after ten days. PaulMcCartney and Jane Asher left after five weeks. Lennon and Harrison returned sixteendays later. During their time there, they wrote songs on acoustic guitars and jammedwith Donovan, Mike Love of The Beach Boys and the American jazz flautist, Paul Horn. They brought back to England 40 new songs. On May 30, 1968, work began at Abbey Road Studios on what many consider their mostcreative and controversial album or, in this case, double album. On November 22, 1968,The Beatles was released in the US. This diverse collection of Beatles music becameknown as The White Album because of its austere, white album cover. It became TheBeatles’ largest selling LP. On Tuesday, November 22, 2016, 48 years to the day of the first release, three Clevelandmusicians: Mike Kearns, Jim Wilson and Bill Hoffman will perform The White Album atNighttown in Cleveland Heights. Side One begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 and can bepurchased at Nighttowncleveland.com. Mike, Jim & Bill Do The White Album is a reconstruction of The Beatles’ classic albumusing just three guitars and three voices. Not content with simply recreating The Beatles’arrangements, this trio enjoys giving the material a quarter turn, accompanying songswith witty tales and anecdotes and taking the audience down the slide headfirst. Mike, Jim & Bill Do The White Album debuted on May 30, 2015, at The WingenstockConcert Series at the Lantern Theatre in Valley View, Ohio, 47 years to the day of the firstAbbey Road sessions. They repeated their performance at this summer’s WingenstockConcert Series on June 18, Paul’s birthday, and took it to the west side at The Brother’sLounge in August. Their engagement at Nighttown marks their first east sideappearance. “Anyone who lived through the 60’s will live through Mike, Jim & Bill Do The WhiteAlbum.”

Jerome Jennings All-Star Quintet $25.00 Friday 11/25 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Saturday 11/26 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Master NYC Drummer & Cleveland Native returns home with All-StarLineup for Dynamic CD Release Party! Featuring music from hisBrand New CD "The Beast"!

Featuring: Jerome Jennings-drums and leader, Christian Sands-piano,Elias Bailey-acoustic bass, Kenyatta Beasley-trumpet, & Dion Tucker-trombone.Jerome Jennings hails from Cleveland, Ohio where he began to play drums at the age often. Playing the drums was key to his formation as a young person teaching himdiscipline and eventually bringing him to the east coast where he studied musicperformance as an undergraduate at Rutgers-New Brunswick. He also earned a mastersdegree from the prestigious Juilliard School in Manhattan, where he became the first jazzstudies recipient of the Morse Fellowship, a program that brings the performing arts toNew York City school children.

Since moving to the east coast, Jerome has toured and recorded with legendarymusicians like Sonny Rollins, Hank Jones, Christian McBride, Dee Dee Bridgewater,Wynton Marsalis, Henry Butler, and countless others.

Jerome is an internationally travelled artist whose distinct sound reflects a fierceconnection to the swing tradition, soul music, and hip hop. One of his current projects isplaying alongside Christian McBride and Christian Sands as part of the ChristianMcBride’s trio. He also enjoys performing traditional hot swing music with dynamicvocalist and trumpeter, Bria Skonberg.

Jerome also has a deep investment in and passion for jazz education. He deliversinteractive lectures on jazz history and performance to people of all ages through hiswork at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Swing University. Additionally, he works with youththrough Lincoln Center’s Jazz For Young People, the Jazz House Kids Program, and theNew Jersey Performing Arts Center. Through his work as a musician and educator, Jeromeis thoroughly committed to carrying the tradition and core values of jazz music onward.

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John Watkins & JSaxx Experience $15.00 Sunday 11/27 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Dynamic North Coast Saxophonist and Group live at Nighttown! Featuring: LouisHohl-flute and George Pearson-keyboards. Presented in co-operation with Quad CityProductions.

John “J Saxx” Watkins, born in Cleveland Ohio developed his love for music at the earlyage of 8 listening to his father Rev. John C. Watkins, his uncle Lamar Gaines and hisgrandfather Charles Pace. Following in his family’s footsteps J Saxx picked up thesaxophone and never put it down. Having the opportunity to enroll into the ClevelandSchool of Arts, allowed J Saxx to expand his knowledge of wind instruments as well asmusic theory and music production.

Some of J Saxx earlier influences stemmed from local sensations like Russell Thompson,Kenny Legrand and Eddie Baccus, Jr. to National recording artist Cannonball Adderley,John Coltrane, Grover Washington Jr.,Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Everett Harp, KirkWhalum, Gerald Albright, Cecil Rucker, Eric Gould, Michael Becker, Joshua Redman,Kenny Garrett, David Sandborn, Kenny G, and Thelonius Monk. After Leading his bandNotes and Sounds performing at several events as well as TV programs like FOX8morning show, Jazz saxophonist and recording artist John “J Saxx” Watkins is launchedhis solo career. Johns sound truly represents that common fabric that unifies all music across manymediums, from traditional Jazz to old school R&B, fusion and pop; music that reaches allgenerations and age groups from both ends of the spectrum. They present new platformlaced with a familiar touch of the old, connecting all genres of music through one unifiedplatform. J Saxx has shared the stage with the Whispers, GC Cameron and theTemptations, performed at the Black Heritage Festival in Kentucky, he has alsoperformed musical production play starring movie actor Leon. Ending 2012 on the cover of Lifestyles Magazine, and starting 2013 with his debut Jazzsingle release “ In My Soul” being aired on 107.3fm the Wave. In 2014, John “J Saxx”Watkins showcased the launch of his solo career at the Beachland Ballroom in ClevelandOhio in front of a sold out crowd. J Saxx is set to release his second single “Acid Rain”slated for rotation the beginning of the second quarter laying the ground work for animpressive launch to his career. At the January 2015 NAMM Show in California, J Saxxbecame an endorser for Antigua Winds saxophone, Theo Wanne Mouth pieces andLegere reed.

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Benefit for 2016 Children's Free Care Fund$35.00 Monday 11/28 6:00 pm Buy Tickets

In support of local children's hospitals.

6Pm Light appetizers, cash bar, silent auction7:00PM String ensemble with members of the Cleveland Orchestra7:45PM Dessert and coffee

Sponsored by Howard Hanna Cleveland Heights/University HeightsOffice

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Jamie Baum All-Star Quintet$20.00 Thursday 12/01 8:00 pm Buy Tickets

Dynamic NYC Flutist leads All-Star East Coast Quintet live atNighttown!

Featuring: Jamie Baum-flute, Nir Felder-guitar, Andy Milne-piano,Matt Clohesy-acoustic bass, & Jeff Hirshfield-drums.NYC flutist/composer/recording artist/clinician, Jamie Baum , has toured the US, and over28 countries performing at major festivals and concert halls including the North Sea Jazz

28 countries performing at major festivals and concert halls including the North Sea JazzFestival, Sedutirol, Braga, Oeiras, Bermuda, Edinburgh, Friehoffer, Winter JazzFest andJVC Festivals. She has performed with artists as renown and diverse as George Russell,Randy Brecker, Donald Brown, Mick Goodrick, Tom Harrell and Kenny Barron to DaveDouglas, Fred Hersch, Uri Caine, Ralph Alessi, Leni Stern, Jane Bunnett, David Binney, V.MBhatt, Anthony Braxton and Wadada Leo Smith.

Though focusing primarily on jazz, she has been involved in several projects,performances and tours performing classical, new music, Brazilian and Latin music.Receiving critical praise for five CD's as a leader, Sight Unheard (w/Dave Douglas, KennyWerner), Moving Forward, Standing Still (w/Ralph Alessi, George Colligan) and her 2013Sunnyside Records release In This Life (w/Amir ElSaffar, John Escreet) all received fourstars from DownBeat and made several “Best CDs of the Year” lists. Inch By Inch , b y t he c o o p e r a t i v e band Yard Byard: The Jaki Byard Project (w/Jerome Harris, GeorgeSchuller), out May 2014 (GM Recordings) also received four stars from DownBeat.Recordings as sidewoman include those by Dave Binney, George Colligan, Ursel Schlicht,Glenn White, Frank Carlberg, Patrizia Scascitelli, Taylor Haskins, Ken Hatfield, SteveLampert, Monika Herzig, Louise Rogers, etc.

Ms. Baum has been in the DownBeat Critics Polls annually since 1998, winning #4 in the2015 Top Flutists category and # 1 Rising Star Flutist in 2012, and was named as part ofthe "Major New International Talent" 2015 list in Musica Jazz (Italy). She was nominated bythe Jazz Journalists Association for “Flutist of the Year“ eight times/

Media attention for In This Life brought features on WBGO’s RADAR and NPR’s All ThingsConsidered, reviews in The New York Times, DownBeat, JazzTimes, All About Jazz, etc.,making the "Best CDs of 2013" on lists including The Boston Globe, ITunes,Rhapsody.com , EMusic,com and Francis Davis' NPR Music Jazz Critics Poll. Ms. Baum wasalso featured in a two-page article in the September 2014 JazzTimes issue.

Aside from leading both her Septet+ (since ’99) and Short Stories and co-leading YardByard: The Jaki Byard Project, she is involved in several other projects either as co-leader or side-woman, including The Richie Beirach/Jamie Baum Duo and Far Cry Flutesfeaturing Robert Dick. Ms. Baum has been on the faculty of the jazz department atManhattan School of Music since 2007, on the adjunct faculty roster at the New SchoolUniversity since 2004 and taught at Berklee College of Music (2011-2013). A clinician forAltus Flutes/ KHS America, they have sponsored her innovative, pioneering clinic "A FearFree Approach to Improvisation for the Classically-Trained Musician"™ at colleges,conservatories, festivals and “music and art” schools worldwide since 1993.

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Sammy DeLeon Latin Jazz Sextet$15.00 Friday 12/02 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Great Lakes leading Latin Jazz Group hits the stage at Nighttown!

Featuring: Sammy DeLeon-timbales & vocals, Jackie Warren-piano, Nelson Orta-percussion, Scott McKee-trumpet, Dick Ingersoll-sax, and Jose 'Cheo" Hernandez-bass.

Sammy DeLeon a master timbales player has shared his talent far and wide. He has appeared in NewYork, Chicago, Miami, San Juan and points in between. He is the undisputed leader in latin music in theOhio area. Formerly the musical director of Impacto Nuevo, Sammy has been leading his own groupsince 1996. Equally adept in latin jazz, salsa and merengue, Sammy and his Orchestra make it hard for

since 1996. Equally adept in latin jazz, salsa and merengue, Sammy and his Orchestra make it hard foran audience to sit still. DeLeon has shared the stage with many stars of latin jazz.

He opened up for the late Tito Puente several times in Cleveland and New York City and was a favorite ofthe late master. Sammy has collaborated with many of the leading latin musicians throughout theworld. They include Humberto Ramirez, Tony Vega, El Gran Combo, and Tito Rojas. Latin music hasenjoyed a great revival in 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 the Great Lakes region.On any given night she can be found playing solo, leading her trio, or she may be heard as the featuredsoloist and arranger for Sammy DeLeon's Salsa and Latin-Jazz ensemble.

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

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Victor Jones All-Star Quartet featuing Michael Wolff $20.00 Saturday 12/03 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Master Drummer from the groups of Stan Getz and Woody Shawleads All-Star NYC Quartet live at Nighttown!

Featuring: Victor Jones-drums, Michael Wolff-piano, Haley Niswanger-sax, & Harvey S-acoustic bass.Victor Jones, considered a visionary in today's music business, is a new breed ofDrummer/Bandleader bringing new and exciting ideas to the world of jazz and worldmusic.

No stranger to traditional or modern jazz, Victor Jones started his career as a teen-agemusician playing in local bands in his birthplace of Newark, New Jersey and touring world-wide with Lou Donaldson. In his early twenties he toured the world with Stan Getz. Latertours were with James Moody, Michel Petrucciani, Joe, Olivia, Stanley Clarke,, PhyllisHyman,, Dizzy Gillespie and Chaka Khan as well as others.

Victor played on the Grammy nominated EMI Korean recording, Second Moon, which wonRecord of the Year in 2006. Victor also was featured on the Best Latin Jazz recording in2008 with Papo Vasquez. When asked about his greatest achievement he replied, “Mygreatest achievement in life was having five children with my wife Ane Jones.” Since 2003 he has been a Bandleader with his own World Music Band, Cultur-Versy, thesedays specializing in a new age type of music, a mix of dance music, hip-hop and electropop. This group currently has three CDs out, the latest named Dance Floor 54. Stan Getz said, “Victor is one top of the world caliber drumnmners and I don’t say thatlightly.” George Benson states,Whether playing funk, rock or jazz, Victor Jones is one cat that gets

George Benson states,Whether playing funk, rock or jazz, Victor Jones is one cat that getsit right.”

Michael Wolff was a member of the bands of Cannonball Adderley, Sonny Rollins, JeanLuc Ponty, Airto Moreira and Flora Purim, and singer Nancy Wilson, among many others.As musical director of The Arsenio Hall Show, Wolff performed with artists ranging fromYo Yo MA to Grandmaster Flash, and with Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, and ChickCorea as well.

Saxophonist and composer, Hailey Niswanger graduated in December of 2011 with aB.A. in Jazz Performance from the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston. Born in1990 in Houston, Hailey grew up in Portland, Oregon, and now currently lives in Brooklyn,New York. Hailey has shared the stage with Esperanza Spalding, DeeDee Bridgewater,George Duke, Joe Lovano, Terri Lyne Carrington, and many other jazz greats. Haileyleads her own quartet that has performed at numerous festivals.

A legendary bassist, Harvie S, has performed and recorded with a huge number of jazzgreats including Stan Getz, Chet Baker, Dexter Gordon, Tony Bennett, Ray Baretto,Michael Brecker, Jean Pierre Rampal, Paquito D’Rivera, Gil Evans, Art Farmer, MarkTurner, Jim Hall, Stefon Harris, Billy Hart, Lee Konitz, Yusef Lateef, Dave Leibman, JoeLovano, Pat Metheny, Paul Motion, Chico O’Farrill, Danilo Perez, Maria Schneider, ZootSims, Toots Thielemans, Ray Vega, James Williams, Phil Woods, Louie Bellson andcountless others.

He can be heard on twenty albums as a leader, fifteen as a co-leader, and over fourhundred albums as a sideman.

Duke Robillard $20.00 Sunday 12/04 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Top Flight Blues from Providence, Rhode Island, with virtuosoguitarist Duke Robillard and his Band Live at Nighttown!The Blues Music Awards have named Duke Robillard "Best Blues Guitarist" four years outof five (2000,2001,2003,2004) making him the second most honored guitarist for thataward! He was also nominated in that category in 2005, 2007 and again this year of2008.

2008.

In 2007 Duke received a Grammy nomination for his "Guitar Groove-a-rama" CD and wasalso honored with the prestigious Rhode Island Pell Award for "excellence in the arts"along with actress Olympia Dukakis, actor Bob Colonna, and R.I. Choreographer/FestivalBallet director Mihailo "Misha" Djuric. Other awards over the last decade include three Canadian Maple Blues Awards in 2001,2002, and 2003 for "Best International Blues Artist," The Blues Foundation's "Producer ofthe Year" award in 2004, The French Blues Association "Album of the Year" award in2002 (Living with the Blues) and "Guitarist of the Year" awards in 1999 and 2002.

BB King himself has called Duke "One of the great players," The Houston Post called him"one of God's guitarists. And the New York Times says "Robillard is a soloist of stunningforce and originality.

None of that goes to Robillard’s head. He’s still on the road, still playing as many as 250dates a year. And still proving, night after night, that his true talent is bringing people outto hear the music, appreciate the show, and dance to the blues.

Duke had his first band in high school — he was born in Woonsocket, Rhode Island — andhe was fascinated from the beginning by the ways in which jazz, swing, and the blueswere linked. In 1967, he formed Roomful of Blues, and the band was tight enough andtough enough to accompany two of its heroes, Big Joe Turner and Eddie "Cleanhead"Vinson on record and in live appearances.

Always ahead of his time, Duke’s first band pre-dated the renewed interest in jump bluesby more than a decade — and almost 20 years later, in 1986, when he recorded with jazzsax master Scott Hamilton, he recorded a collection of classic big band tunes from the’30s and ’40s, thus skillfully pre-dating the neo-Swing craze of the mid ’90s.

Roomful of Blues — which still continues, forty years later — gave Duke his first exposureto a wide public, and when he left after a dozen years, he played briefly with rockabillyking Robert Gordon, then cut two albums with the Legendary Blues Band (a sterlingcollection of former members of Muddy Waters’ band). He led his own band until 1990,and then replaced Jimmy Vaughan in the Fabulous Thunderbirds.

He has found time to share studio gigs with Bob Dylan (the Daniel Lanois-produced TimeOut of Mind sessions), Ruth Brown, the late Johnny Adams, John Hammond, PinetopPerkins, and Ronnie Earl, among many others. He now has his own 24-track studio in hishome, and he has become deeply involved in graphic design and photography as well asrecord production.

Duke Robillard is a man in command of a full range of creative talents — unique in theblues, and rare in the music industry as a whole. He is, in fact, a complete artist at theheight of his power.

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Baldwin Wallace Musical Theater Showcase$10.00 Monday 12/05 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Next Generation of Broadway Stars takes the Stage at Nighttown!Join us for an evening of golden age music theatre as Baldwin Wallace Universitystudents perform selections live at Nighttown!

From lead roles on Broadway and London's West End to prime time television, film andmore, students from Baldwin Wallace’s music theatre (BWMT) program have garneredtop acclaim for more than 20 years.

Recently ranked as number two of the top ten Music Theatre programs in the country byCollege Magazine, Program Director Victoria Bussert continues to lead students tosuccessful careers.

Join BW music theatre juniors on Monday, December 5 as they share music theatrestandards from the golden age including selections from Guys and Dolls, She Loves Meand Carousel.

Don’t miss the Broadway stars of tomorrow performing December 5 at Nighttown!

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Gaetano Letizia Quartet $10.00 Thursday 12/08 8:00 pm Buy Tickets

Gaetano's Christmas Party wit All-Star North Coast Quartet Live atNighttown!

Featuring: Gaetano Letizia-guitar, Bob Esterle-baritone & tenor sax,Wilbur Krebs-bass, & Steve Renko-drums.A veteran guitarist with several recordings under his belt including some that go back tothe LP era, Gaetano Letizia, a native Clevelander has assembled a first class group thathe will be showcasing at Nighttown. Letizia who has exceptional jazz chops, is also wellversed in blues, latin, and swing music. He is most influenced by the hard bop music hegrew up with and he cites players like Pat Martino, Jim Hall, and Kenny Burrell as his maininfluences. Always a popular attraction in the Cleveland area, Letizia's latest group is oneof his best ever. Joining Gaetano Letizia at Nighttown will be an All-Star group featuring Kenny LeeGrand-sax, Dan Maier-piano, Wilbur Krebs-electric bass, & Steve Renko-drums.

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Muriel Anderson, Mark Sganga, Pete Cavano

Muriel Anderson, Mark Sganga, Pete Cavano$20.00 Friday 12/09 8:00 pm Buy Tickets

Fingerstyle Guitar Summit with 3 Top Flight String Masters!

Featuring: Muriel Anderson (Nashville), Mark Sganga (NYC), PeteCavano (Cleveland).

Muriel Anderson and Mark Sganga have both been named NationalGuitar Champions at the International Fingerstyle Guitar Festival inWinfield, Kansas!One of the world’s foremost fingerstyle guitarists and harp-guitarists, Muriel Anderson isthe first woman to have won the National Fingerstyle Guitar Championship. Her recent CD“Nightlight Daylight” has won top honors in 11 national awards. She hasperformed/recorded with Chet Atkins, Les Paul, Victor Wooten and the Nashville ChamberOrchestra. Her obvious joy of music, humor and her facility across the genres of folk,classical, jazz, bluegrass and international music is revered by guitarists worldwide.

An engaging performer, Muriel’s unique approach to the instrument virtually transformsthe guitar into a lyrical choir, then a marching band, then a Japanese koto, then aBluegrass band, one minute launching into a Beatles’ tune and the next, a Rodrigoconcerto. Muriel is host of the renowned Muriel Anderson’s ALL STAR GUITAR NIGHT®and founder of the MUSIC FOR LIFE ALLIANCE charity.

Mark Sganga has enthralled audiences from Stockholm to Kuala Lumpur to the ThredboJazz Festival in Australia. His dynamic playing has been featured on tours and recordingswith Indian violin virtuoso Dr. L. Subramaniam, alongside Larry Coryell and HerbieHancock.Les & me get down

Back in NY, Mark has appeared at Dizzy’s Club Coca Cola, The Stone, S.O.B.’s and TheBitter End. He’s performed numerous times at Iridium, often as a guest of the legendaryLes Paul.

Sganga has regularly participated in The Woodchoppers Ball (Kent Stage in Kent, OH). Heis a repeat featured performer and a judge at The Indiana State Fingerstyle GuitarCompetition.

Mark has curated a Summer Concert Series at Torne Valley Vineyards where he ledseveral all-star groups, including his trio, backing up 7 String Guitar Master, BuckyPizzarelli.

Pete Cavano - "It has been an honor and privilege to perform with artists as diverse asthe late Robert Lockwood Jr., and local legends Anne E. Dechant, Wallace Coleman, Mr.Stress, and Colin Dussault, to name just a few.

In addition to my local work, I have been an annual performer at the Chet AtkinsAppreciation Society Convention held in Nashville. This is a showcase of the best sologuitarists from around the world and I am humbled to be in their ranks.

Though I will continue to “sit in” with notable local bands, for the last 20 years I haveconcentrated on solo guitar. Covering everything from Bach to the Beatles, I havedeveloped a broad repertoire which I can adapt to any audience."

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Ken Peplowski $25.00 Saturday 12/10 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Internationally recognized Clarinet and Sax Master, & ClevelandNative now residing in NYC back on Nighttown Stage!

Featuring: Ken Peplowski-clarinet/sax, Joe Hunter-piano, PeterDominguez-acoustic bass, & Glenn Davis-drums.“When you grow up in Cleveland, Ohio, playing in a Polish polka band, you learn to thinkfast on your feet”, says Ken Peplowski, who played his first pro engagement when he wasstill in elementary school. “From my first time performing in public, I knew I wanted toplay music for a living.”

After a year of college, Ken joined the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra under the direction ofBuddy Morrow. “Buddy heard me with my quartet at a Cleveland jazz festival along withTeddy Wilson’s trio and the Dorsey band, and made an offer right then and there for meto not only play lead alto, but to have a feature spot on the clarinet with the rhythmsection.

In 1980, Ken moved to New York City, and was soon playing in all kinds of settings, fromDixieland to avant-garde jazz. “Everything’s a learning experience in jazz music – there’salways an element of the unpredictable.” In 1984, Benny Goodman came out ofretirement and put together a new band, hiring Ken on tenor saxophone.

Peplowski signed with Concord Records, under the tutelage of Carl Jefferson, the founderand president, and recorded close to 20 albums as a leader, including “The NaturalTouch” in 1992 which won Best Jazz Record of the Year.

“What’s in the future? “Who knows? I love all kinds of music, and I’d like to find moreopportunities to bridge the gaps between different musical styles – I consider myself aninterpreter of material – if something interests me, I try to put my own spin on it, withoutthinking or worrying about playing in any particular style. Basically, I like a challenge, I’ma sucker for a good melody, and I love playing for audiences, big or small.”

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Bill Rudman's "A Christmas Cabaret"$31.00 - $35.00 Sunday 12/11 7:00 pm Tickets available only through TMTP’s Box Office.

Monday 12/12 7:00 pm Tickets available only through TMTP’s Box Office.

11th Anniversary of The Musical Theater Projects Christmas Cabaret. Featuring: Bill Rudman, Nancy Maier, Scott Posey, & Sandra Simon.

Tickets available only through TMTP’s Box Office.Call 216-245-8687 or visit MusicalTheaterProject.org.As our beloved Mame says, “haul out the holly!” Now in its tenth-annual production, The MusicalTheater Projects knows why audiences keep coming back to "A Christmas Cabaret" ....... it's thesongs.

This show mixes well-known classics and hidden gems, touching on the history of all of them ina way only TMTP can. What else should audiences expect? It wouldn’t be a Christmas concertwithout a few sing-alongs!

Vocalist Sandra Simon says, “it’s the nostalgia that hooks me. For people of my age – the 1960sboomer babies – these are the songs I grew up hearing. We all had Christmas traditions whenwe were young. I believe our cabaret can become a new tradition for families – and for many, italready is.” Joining Simon and new to A Christmas Cabaret is vocalist Scott Posey. TMTPaudiences will remember Posey from last season’s “Behind the Musical: Fiddler on the Roof.”

And there’s something about a cabaret setting that’s perfect for the holiday season.

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Liz Huff & Friends$10.00 Wednesday 12/14 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Share a little holiday cheer at Nighttown!

Join vocalist Liz Huff and friends for an evening of jazz - centricholiday music, including the classics and new takes on old favorites,such as the Jingle Bell Tango. With Marshall Griffith on piano, Tim Keoon upright bass, and Justin Hart on drums.

Available that night: Huff’s first solo CD release, reflecting herdiverse influences, especially her love of Celtic and jazz music.Highlights include the traditional Irish song “Wexford Carol,” theItalian carol “Gesù Bambino,” and the sizzling “Jingle Bell Tango,”along with a jazzy take on the standard “Have Yourself a Merry LittleChristmas” and a lush, haunting “Silent Night.”Liz Huff is thrilled to be celebrating the holidays at Nighttown! When not singing

Liz Huff is thrilled to be celebrating the holidays at Nighttown! When not singingChristmas tunes, she does concert work, improv, and collaborative arts projectsthroughout the Midwest and locations as far-flung as Estonia and Finland. Music andcomedy have led Liz to performing on many local stages and venues, as well as ArcadeComedy Theater in Pittsburgh, Rochester Improv Fringe Festival and the Del CloseMarathon at Upright Citizens Brigade in NYC. An advocate for new work in theater andmusic, Liz has premiered works by a number of composers, including Ryan CharlesRamer and Marshall Griffith. A graduate of the Cleveland Institute of Music, she studiedimprov at The Annoyance Theater in Chicago. This past fall she released her debutChristmas album, My Favorite Things: A Christmas Collection, on her label Bossy CatMusic, part of Bossy Cat Productions, LLC.

Marshall Griffith, piano, is active as a jazz and classical pianist. Marshall has been asoloist with the Canton Symphony, Ohio Chamber Orchestra, Cleveland Pops, SuburbanSymphony, CIM Orchestra, CIM Woodwind Ensemble, Cleveland Youth Wind Symphonyand the Case Jazz Band. Dr. Griffith was appointed to the CIM faculty in 1975 where heteaches all levels of Music Theory courses and courses on Improvisation. In 2014 he wasselected as the Distinguished Alumni of the Cleveland Institute of Music in thecategory:Composer Virtuoso. His compositions are numerous and range from avant garde tovarious jazz styles. Marshall is an ABOUT THE ARTISTS Artist in Residence for theCleveland Clinic and a performer for Arts Connect, a program of the ClevelandInternational Piano Competition. In addition he is the pianist for The Shoreby Club andBeechmont Country Club.

Justin Hart is a local drummer who is happy to work with Liz yet again! In addition toperforming on "My Favorite Things," he can also be seen in the pits of many musicals inthe area. Thanks to Liz and all involved.

Tim Keo was born and raised in Northeast Ohio, Tim has been a performing musician forover thirty years. Most of his professional work has been in local theater pit orchestrasand occasional studio sessions (including a few tracks on Liz Huff’s My Favorite Things). Tim is also a member of two local bands - The Belairs (a 1950’s Doo-Wop cover band)and The Diamond Dogs:The Sound and Vision of David Bowie.

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Dan Bankhurst & Friends$20.00 Saturday 12/17 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Rapidly Rising Fingerstyle Guitar Master back home from Nashvillefor Special Holliday Show at Nighttown!

Featruing: Dan Bankhurst-acoustic and electric guitars, KevinJohnson-acoustic bass, & Dan Fernandez-drums. Dan was eleven years old when he took his father’s old ES-335 out of the closet andstarted to play for the first time. Inspired by his older brother, an accomplished electricguitarist in his own right, and by his father, Dan quickly became enamored with the guitarand has since dedicated himself to becoming the best player he can be.

Dan's earliest influences were mostly rooted in blues, so he initially set out as an electricguitarist playing in the styles of Stevie Ray Vaughan, Albert King, and Jimi Hendrix. As ateenager Dan began to branch out into jazz, and acknowledge George Benson, Joe Pass,and Django Reinhardt as major influences to this day.

It was about two years ago that Dan heard Chet Atkins play for the first time and he wasimmediately hooked! Dan immersed himself in learning as much as he possibly couldabout Chet’s amazing technique, phrasing, and beautiful arrangements, which then ledhim to discover the great Tommy Emmanuel. One of the highlights of Dan's career hasbeen playing with Tommy, and he's also had the pleasure of sitting in with renowned jazzguitarists Frank Vignola and Vinnie Raniolo. Other influences of Dan's are John Knowles,an exceptional guitarist that received the honorary Certified Guitar Player (CGP) awardfrom Chet, and the modern master Pete Huttlinger.

Dan has also gone back to study some of the original masters of the style such as theincomparable Merle Travis and Jerry Reed. He continues to be inspired by their playingand he's working on creating his own exciting style blending traditional fingerstyle guitarwith a more contemporary approach.

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Helen Welch "Home for Christmas"$20.00 Sunday 12/18 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Exciting North Coast Vocalist debuts her brand new CD "Home forChristmas" Live at Nighttown!

Featuring: Helen Welch-vocals, Joe Leaman-piano, Bryan Thomas-acoustic bass, & Anthony Taddeo-drums.Join song-stylist and entertainer Helen Welch with her trio of musicians to celebrate therelease of Helen’s much awaited debut Christmas album “Home for Christmas”.

The album contains an eclectic mix of beautifully arranged holiday songs to get you intothe Christmas spirit. From Helen’s beautiful new original song and the title track of thealbum; “Home for Christmas” to Lennon/McCartney”s “In My Life” with the Christmassong woven through it.

Also included is a cool jazz waltz arrangement of “Merry Christmas Darling” as well as thegorgeous Stevie Wonder song “If It’s Magic”. You are going to want to make this albumpart of your collection to listen to each and every holiday time!

Joining Helen will be her fabulous trio; Joe Leaman on piano, Bryan Thomas on bass,Anthony Taddeo on drums.

The evening will be a wonderful way to start your holiday season and you’ll be ablepurchase the CD for you, your friends and your family and get it signed by Helen and theband. Get your tickets early!

Helen Welch is a critically-acclaimed vocalist whose live stage performances explore adiverse range of musical compositions, starting with the 1930s up through present-day.Whether she’s singing Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee and Sarah Vaughan, or Elton John, Stingand Randy Newman, Helen’s sophisticated vocals and humor leave audiences breezilyenchanted. The “Helen Welch experience” is perhaps best described by a fan who wrote

enchanted. The “Helen Welch experience” is perhaps best described by a fan who wroteon her Amazon page, “If you have a chance to see Helen perform, do it! You are in for aspecial treat.”

A native of England, Helen is well-known throughout the United Kingdom for her musicaltheatre roles and 1-woman shows. Upon moving to the U.S. in 2003, she began appearingin venues throughout the Northeast. Her unique talents for choosing songs that stand thetest of time and making them her own, and her ability to intimately engage her audience,quickly earned her a large and devoted following.

Helen is equally at home performing in intimate spaces for small groups as in outdooramphitheatres in front of thousands. She appears in the region’s most celebratedentertainment establishments including Severance Hall, Cleveland's Playhouse SquareCenter, Akron Civic Theatre, Blossom Music Center, the Chautauqua Institute and manymore. She frequently guest-stars or headlines with world-class musical organizationssuch as The Cleveland Orchestra, The Columbus Symphony Orchestra, The ClevelandPops Orchestra and The Akron Symphony to name just a few.

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Curtis Taylor Quartet$20.00 Thursday 12/22 8:00 pm Buy Tickets

Exciting Trumpeter and Quartet back on Stage at Nighttown forHoliday Show!

Featuring: Curtis Taylor-Trumpet; Chris Coles - Sax; Theron Brown -Piano; Dean Hulett - Bass; Rob Hubbard - DrumsGrammy Award winning trumpeter Curtis Taylor’s lyrical and melodic improvisationalstyle displays a level of maturity far beyond his counterparts. His unique blend ofsoulfulness, harmonic sensibilities and rhythm melt together for an unforgettable soundthat directly connects with the soul of the listener.

Taylor grew up in Bedford, Ohio, where his interest in music was piqued. At 10 years old,he took up the trumpet and got involved with the school’s band program. Shawn Nichols,the school’s band director, took notice and encouraged him to get involved in the jazzensemble. In addition, Nichols also took Taylor to several concerts around the city wherehe got his first real taste of jazz. One night after seeing a great concert featuringtrumpeters Jon Faddis and Steve Enos, Taylor was so inspired that he decided then andthere that he wanted a career in music.

Soon after that experience the accolades began piling up for the budding youngmusician - no doubt it’s because the talented trumpeter has studied and performed withsome of the most renowned jazz musicians and educators. In 2007, Taylor completed hisB.A. in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University, where he studied with Derrick Gardner,Wess Anderson and Rodney Whitaker. Two years later he went on to attain his Master’s atRutgers University where he studied with the late William “Prof” Fielder. Fielder was alegendary educator who taught many jazz notables such as Wynton Marsalis, TerenceBlanchard, Sean Jones and Terrell Stafford.

Taylor has shared the stage with jazz luminaries Winard Harper, Rodney Whitaker,Antonio Hart and great gospel luminaries Karen Clark-Sheard, Kierra Sheard and the

Antonio Hart and great gospel luminaries Karen Clark-Sheard, Kierra Sheard and theSingletons. More extensively Taylor’s stint with jazz pianist Cyrus Chestnut included anotable concert performance at Kennedy Center recorded for NPR’s Jazzset, anappearance at the Spoleto Jazz Festival, and a week long engagement at Dizzy’s Club inNYC. In addition, Taylor had the great opportunity to tour internationally with virtuosicsaxophonist James Carter’s Quintet, performing in: Germany, France, Italy, Spain,Sweden, Canada, and Austria.

In more recent years, Taylor has had the wonderful opportunity to perform and recordwith rising Jazz star Gregory Porter. Taylor’s trumpet can be heard on Gregory Porter’sdebut album Water and on his junior release (Blue Note records) Liquid Spirit. Bothalbums were nominated for Grammys. Liquid Spirit won the Grammy in the Best JazzVocal Album category for 2013.

Today, Taylor continues to perform nationally as band-leader and sideman. Hisperforming group is a quartet that features his original music and some arrangements ofstandard Jazz, R&B and Neo-soul repertoire.

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Vanessa Rubin$30.00 Friday 12/23 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

World Class Vocalist Live at Nighttown with her Group!Endowed with the kind of liquid phrasing and sheer wisdom that comes from depth ofexperience on the jazz performance campaign trail, Vanessa Rubin is an ever-evolvingclassic singer in the making. The development of a true jazz singer is a long-rangeprospect, laden with learning experiences that forge the voice into a true instrument, richwith passion, deeply invested in living through life’s joys and perils; such is the journey ofVanessa Rubin, jazz singer extraordinaire. Capable of employing the gamut of emotions,the mature Ms. Rubin can range from whisper to shout in the blink of an eye; from honey-laden ballads purring like a kitten, to up tempo swinging and scatting like a fluentsaxophone, she delivers the goods.

One of the surest tests of a jazz singer is her acceptance by skilled players; therelationship between instrumentalist and vocalist is so often fraught with distrust. Vanessa Rubin has never experienced such travails. From the time she joined the NewYork jazz community in the early 80s, under the guidance of such grandmasters as BarryHarris and Frank Foster, Rubin’s acceptance has been universal. Instrumentalists havealways been impressed by her way around a song, her willingness to flow with their muse,and her innate ability to swing that music.

The list of great musicians who have graced her recordings and bandstands is quiteimpressive: Monty Alexander, Cecil Bridgewater, Kenny Burrell, Frank Foster, BillyHiggins, Etta Jones, Lewis Nash, Houston Person, Patience Higgins, Don Braden, TootsThielemans, Steve Turre, Cedar Walton, Grover Washington, Jr., and James Williams arejust a few of the masters who’ve lent their skills to support Ms. Rubin’s artistry. Morerecently she has completed auspicious global tours with Herbie Hancock, the WoodyHerman Orchestra, and the Jazz Crusaders.

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Lou Armagno & Sinatra Selects $10.00 Monday 12/26 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Join Cleveland's own Sinatra Selects as they celebrate the holidayweek with some favorite songs your sure to know and some you maynot have heard before. All in the style and sound of SINATRA!

Featuring: Lou Armagno-Vocals; Mike Elkins-Piano; Marc Paige-Sax &Flute; Jim Mass-Bass; and Rick Exton on Drums.Lou Armagno Lou has been performing in and around Cleveland since he moved backin June 2013. What sets Lou apart from other Rat Packer’s is his uncanny similarity insound and delivery to 'Ole Blue Eyes? Prior to coming back home Lou performed inHonolulu with various bands and venues. His 2015 CD release, NEVER BEFORE, a 100thanniversary tribute to The Chairman of the Board, is a fantastic interpretation of songsFrank never recorded, and truly a treat!

Marc Paige Marc has been playing clarinet and saxophone for over 55 years. He hasperformed with many rock, blues and jazz groups, along with most of Cleveland's bigbands. Additionally, he is a member of the Solon Philharmonic Orchestra, and a boardmember with Cleveland Jazz Orchestra.

Mike Elkins Mike Elkins is a pianist, music director, and arranger. He is a veteran ofseveral area big bands and currently the pianist for the Dan Zola Orchestra. He hasworked in regional musical theater productions as a pit orchestra member and musicdirector at Beck Center, Huntington Playhouse, Clague Playhouse and the former BereaSummer Theater at Baldwin Wallace University. Mike is one half of the singing duo, Mikeand Mary, in which he plays keyboards, sings, and arranges. Mike is employed as asoftware engineer and lives in Berea with his wife, Linda.

Jim Mass Jim is a Cleveland native with a diverse musical background spanning morethan 40 years. Being equally comfortable on both Acoustic and Electric bass, he hasplayed in most every musical genre, including Jazz, Pop, Rock, Big Band, Classical,Country, Bluegrass, Shows and Plays, Christian and Ethnic. His musical foundation makeshim a quick study, and a first call on many sub lists in the area. Groups (to name a few) hehas played with include the NEO Jazz Orchestra, Skyline, Swing City Big Band, The JuiceBand, Jazz Connection, Johnny Baron Quintet, the Tom Fries Orchestra, Summit Jazz,Cleveland Philharmonic, Hermit Club and Chagrin Studio Orchestras, Rob Michaels, andJosephine Venuti.

Ricky Exton Drummer, recording artist, composer, arranger, and producer, Ricky hasbeen active in the music community for over 2 decades. At an early age, Ricky's talentsemerged as one of the Cleveland Tri C All Stars. He continued his career in music at theBerklee College of Music in Boston, Mass., where he earned a Baccalaureate inProfessional Music. His performance venues include jazz festivals, concerts, televisionappearances, and private and corporate events. He has performed with Lou Rawls,Wynton Marsalis, Rufus Reid, Cyrus Chestnut, Joanne Brackeen, Kim Nazarian, LindaPresgrave, and international guitar virtuoso Neil Zaza. In addition, Ricky is an activesession musician recording in studios from the east coast to the west coast.

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Rachel Brown & The Beatnik Playboys$10.00 Tuesday 12/27 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Vocalist, pianist, and singer/Songwriter leads All-Star NE Ohio Group Live atNighttown!

Featuring: Rachel Brown-vocals & piano, Dave Huddleston-guitar, Bill Watson-bass, &Roy King-drums.

Rachel has opened for many top artists including Emmylou Harris, Willie Nelson, MerleHaggard, Peter Cooper & Eric Brace, Nathan Bell, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Bill Kirchen,Chuck Mead, Phil Lee, Loretta Lynn, Ray Stevens, Toby Keith, Brad Paisley, Vern Gosdin,Clint Black , Alan Jackson, Aaron Tippin, Bill Monroe, Ralph Stanley,Richie Furay, Donnathe Buffalo, The Carpenter Ants, Little Jimmy Dickens, Southern Pacific, Ricky Scaggs,David Jacobs Strain and The Judds. Rachel is also a music teacher for the Elyria CitySchool District.

Bill Watson has had an extensive and successful career out of performing music formany years. Currently, you can also find Bill playing with "The Numbers Band" (since1990), "Hillbilly Idol" (since 1990), "Alex Bevan" (since 1988) and "Clearfork" (since 1990).Some of you may remember seeing Bill perform with "The Damn Band" (1991), "RecklessAbandon" (1987), "Mimi Hart & The Bopkats" (1984-86), "Deadly Ernest & The HonkyTonk Heroes" (1981-84), "Gopher Broke Swing Band" (1977-1981), "Smackinrrouge" and"Better 'n Bacon Band" (pre 1977).

Roy King has had the pleasure of performing with living legends like Mose Allison, BuckyPizzerelli, Eddie Bo, Johnny Gimble and Jay McShann to great local heroes such as AlexBevan, the Gopher Broke Swing Band, pianists Mike Petrone and Joe Hunter. Roycurrently teaches drums and percussion at Woodsys Music in Kent and Medina, as well asleading his own jazz trio which plays at Nighttown in Cleveland, Ohio. "I always wanted tobe a beatnik and a playboy.", says Roy. " Now I can be both!"

Dave Huddleston is a lifelong student and lover of music. He is known locally as avocalist, guitarist, and bassist. Born in Washington, DC, and raised in Cleveland, Davegrew up in a musical family and was exposed to a variety of music genres -- fromSaturday Metropolitan Opera radio broadcasts, to Broadway musicals played on thefamily hi-fi, to pop tunes squeezed out of a tiny transistor radio tuned to WIXY 1260-AM.His influences are all over the map -- Bach, Artie Shaw, Elvis, the Temptations, theBeatles, Ella, 1960s TV themes, Gaetano Veloso, Chaka Khan, U2, the Bee Gees, the IsleyBrothers, Frankie Valli, Ennio Morricone, Buck Owens. Dave sees every song and everygig as a chance for exciting explorations, always with an element of surprise.

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Joe Hunter & Friends $15.00 Wednesday 12/28 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

North Coast pianist extraordinaire Joe Hunter takes center stagewith Several Special Guests TBA.Nighttown favorite Joe Hunter has released two popular CD's in recent years. Hunter isthe pianist of choice in the Northeast Ohio area. He can be heard frequently in the FatTuesday Big Band, Swing City, and backing big name artists. He has backed many,including the legendary Tito Puente, and saxophonist David Sanborn, At NighttownHunter has backed some several top guns including clarenetist Ken Peplowski, andsaxophonists David "Fathead" Newman, and Scott Hamilton. Joe Hunter is also on thefaculty at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C), one of the top jazz programs in thecountry.

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Eddie Baccus Sr. & Friends$20.00 Thursday 12/29 8:00 pm Buy Tickets

Legendary Master of the Hammond B-3 Organ Live on the NighttownStage with All-Star Lineup!

Featuring: Eddie Baccus Sr.-Hammond B-3 Organ, Mike Cady-Vocals,

Featuring: Eddie Baccus Sr.-Hammond B-3 Organ, Mike Cady-Vocals,Cecil Rucker-Vibes, Billy Artis-Guitar, Perry Williams III-Drums,More Special Guests TBA.One of the senior statesman of the Cleveland Jazz Scene, organist Eddie Baccus Sr. hasset the standard locally since the early 1960's. Like the late great Jimmy Smith, Baccus isa virtuoso on the Hammond B-3, equally adept at soul jazz and bebop. In many waysEddie Baccus Sr. has been to the jazz scene what the late Robert Jr. Lockwood was to thelocal blues scene; he has been a leader, mentor, and the soul of the community for manyyears.

Early on his talent was evident as he was linked with another jazz legend, saxophonistRoland Kirk. Baccus and Kirk were schoolmates at the Ohio School of the Blind and theirsessions together in the old Euclid and 105th area are the stuff of local legends. Kirkwould go on to national acclaim before his untimely death in the late 70's. Baccus stayedclose to home and it has been our good fortune.

Eddie Baccus Sr. has been a mentor to countless Cleveland jazz musicians, notably JoeLovano, Ernie Krivda, and more recently his son, Eddie Baccus Jr.. His work has only beendocumented infrequently. He recorded an LP with Kirk back in 1962 "Feel Real" onSmash records. His other recording is a session done with Lovano in the mid 1980'sentitled "Hometown Sessions". Although he has not gone on to greater glory playing thenational circuit, Eddie Baccus Sr. has been the bedrock of the Cleveland jazz scene andhis influence on fans and musicians alike has been invaluable. Joining Eddie Baccus Sr. for his appearance at Nighttown will be an All-Star Clevelandlineup. They are Cecil Rucker on the Vibes. Eddie Sr. has frequently appeared withCecil's group Good Vibes. Billy Artis is on guitar. Many will remember Billy from his daysbacking the late great Bill Doggett at the Theatrical in downtown Cleveland. PerryWilliams III is on drums. Perry is a veteran on the soul jazz circuit and has worked withEddie Sr. and Cecil extensively. And on vocals is Ron Davis. Don't miss Hammond B-3 wizard Eddie Baccus Sr. & Friends live at Nighttown.

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Moises Borges & Joshua Smith$15.00 Friday 12/30 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Bossa Nova, Samba, and more from Brazilian Vocalist and GuitaristMoises Borges with West Coast Saxophonist & Cleveland NativeJoshua Smith.

Echoes of Getz/Gilberto on Nighttown's Back Patio Stage!.Seating Limited get Tickets Quickly!Moises Borges a native of Brazil now living in Cleveland has become a prolificperformer one the Northeast Ohio scene in recent years. A gifted vocalist and guitarist,Borges plays in the Bossa Nova tradition interpreting classics by Jobim, Gilberto, andmany others. This far away from his native Brazil the music of his homeland is very muchalive when he is on stage.

Joshua Smith is a saxophonist/multi instrumentalist residing inthe San Francisco Bay area. He has been performing for the past

the San Francisco Bay area. He has been performing for the past20 years with a wide array of notable jazz and creative musicians,beginning in his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio.

Joshua has performed in the straight-ahead jazz realm for thepast 20 years. His current sidemen are the best of the SanFrancisco Bay Area, and he has played countless concerts andprivate events in the straight-ahead arena. Growing up, Smithbegan gigging at a very early age with older jazzmen of hishometown, Cleveland, Ohio... He was a member of "Greg Bandy'sYoung Lions'" and studied under saxophone iconoclast ErnieKrivda.

Joshua has since made his mark in the arena of avant-garde jazz and forward thinkingjazz through performing with players like Joe Maneri, Cuong Vu, (of The Pat MethenyGroup), Chris Jonas, trumpet legend Nate Wooley, Trevor Dunn, Todd Sickafoose, MyraMelford, Ben Goldberg,Carmen Castaldi, and drummer Scott Amendola in addition tomany other notable players...

Additionally, he's performed with funk drumming legend Clyde Stubblefield, toured as amember of The Youngblood Brass Band, and bluegrass legend Peter Rowan...

He's been a member of The Scott Amendola Quartet for the last five years, havingperformed with guitar luminary Nels Cline, at John Zorn's NYC venue, The Stone.

In 2010 he acted as music director and contributing composer to the "Leave Me Alone"opera, an avant grade jazz opera written by Smith's good friend Harvey Pekar, at OberlinCollege.

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Dominick Farinacci $40.00 Saturday 12/31 7:30 pm Buy Tickets

Trumpet Star & Group Plays Music from his new CD "Short Stories"live on Nighttown's Back Patio Stage in exciting New Year'sCelebration!

Seating Limited get Tickets Quickly!Dominick Farinacci recently released his Mack Avenue Records debut, "Short Stories" -- acompelling suite of music with a repertoire that spans genres and generations united bythe trumpeter/composer's soulful conception. Bringing together songs from Tom Waits,Horace Silver, Dianne Reeves and the Gipsy Kings as well as original compositions,Farinacci has managed to create his own musical universe, aided by musicians of thehighest caliber. All of the songs have a narrative that any listener can relate to.

Farinacci had already achieved enough stature by his mid-teens that Wynton Marsalisoffered to help him set his sights on coming to New York, and by 2001, Farinacci was one

offered to help him set his sights on coming to New York, and by 2001, Farinacci was oneof only four trumpeters in the world to be selected as the inaugural students in TheJuilliard School's first jazz curriculum. During his school years and afterwards, Farinacciimmediately distinguished himself as a soloist/bandleader/composer with a vision.

Soon thereafter, Farinacci was named the first Global Ambassador for Jazz at LincolnCenter and traveled to Qatar where his world expanded beyond his wildest dreams.Throughout the two years that Farinacci spent there, he broadened his activities toinclude dozens of different projects, where the goal was, through his music and outreachactivities, to unite communities and overcome barriers of every sort.

Life itself has many different sorts of mentorship built into it. A life in the arts can't existwithout these kinds of relationships, and Short Stories is the fruit of the coming togetherof two kindred spirits, Farinacci and LiPuma, from the same home town (Cleveland, Ohio),separated by just under half a century in age. What unites them is a clear, moernaesthetic vision that combines the highest musical standards with a desire to be agents ofchange.

LiPuma's credits as a producer are far too numerous to list here; suffice it to say he hasplayed an essential role in the sound of the last 50 years, with 35 albums certified gold orplatinum, four GRAMMY® Award wins and 33 nominations. If you have heard Sir PaulMcCartney, Barbra Streisand, Miles Davis, George Benson, Natalie Cole, Dave Mason,Diana Krall and Dr. John--you have heard Mr. LiPuma's work.

Amazingly, Farinacci found time during his Middle East years to also play an integral rolein the conception and build out of Cuyahoga Community College's Tommy LiPuma Centerfor Creative Arts.

There are so many superlatives thrown around these days that they seem to have losttheir effect; but as this unique and deeply grounded album sinks into your consciousness,you will undoubtedly come to the conclusion that Dominick Farinacci is not only one ofthe truly outstanding musicians of his generation, but also that what is behind the musicis nothing short of miraculous. In Farinacci's own words: "While Short Stories is the title ofthis particular recording, it has come to represent a culmination of things I'm mostpassionate about - performance, education, music & wellness and community-basedcultural collaborations - unfolding in the music and touring around the world."

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Anne Cochran / Abe LaMarca & Band$30.00 Saturday 12/31 8:00 pm Buy Tickets

Vocalists Anne Cochran & Abe LaMarca join forces with 7 pc. Band ForExciting New Year's Eve Shows on Nighttown's Main Stage!Anne Cochran

Anne has established herself in the music industry through numerous solo albums ( AnneCochran, Thinking of You, Lucky Girl, Cover Girl, This Is The Season, Close To Me, Two ofHearts, Christmas Wish) and accompanying pianist Jim Brickman on several recordings,TV Specials, co-host to his syndicated radio show and as his lead touring vocalist on tour. Brickman and Cochran had a top 5 Adult Contemporary hit single “After All These Years”.She has performed for Stars On Ice at Madison Square Garden and Gund Arena, NBC’s AGolden Moment, and has performed with numerous symphonies and pop orchestras ofPittsburgh, Atlanta, Minneapolis, Phoenix, Louisville, Kansas City, Colorado, Cincinnati,Nashville and Columbus.

Nashville and Columbus.

Throughout her career, Cochran has shared many memorable duets with renownedartists such as Donny Osmond, Michael Bolton, Wayne Brady, Collin Raye, Dave Koz,Richie McDonald, Mark Masri, Ben Utecht and her favorite soulful singer, Abe LaMarca.Anne and Abe have enjoyed radio success with their popular duets, “Rise and Shine” and“Who’s Gonna Baby You”, off her newest cd, “Deeper”, produced by LaMarca. Cochran isthrilled to be re-uniting with Abe, on the Nighttown stage.

Abe LaMarca

Northern soul music has been the driving and motivating musical force behind thispowerful vocalist since he was a teenager growing up in Cleveland Ohio in the late 60’s.He has recently returned back home after living and performing in Las Vegas.

Abe LaMarca is also a proud member of the highly respected stable of singers andmusicians often referred to as the “Crown Jewel” of Las Vegas, Santa Fe and The Fat CityHorns.

Abe grew up on a steady diet of sophisticated soul and jazz music well beyond his years.He was influenced by Dinah Washington, Jackie Wilson, Dave Brubeck and Little Richardto name a few. The height of his young career as a local singer was to land a huge gigwith one of Cleveland's most memorable horn bands, Rastus. It was at this time he wasschooled by these older and hipper cats, most of all, tenor sax player, Vic Walkuski."Whenever you started to feel cool and cocky about how good you were, Vic would pullout some obscure soul record with these amazing singers to knock you back down toearth. Most notable was an album by "The Blind Boys of Alabama". I decided then andthere that if I was gonna be respected I would have to strive to that level".

After leaving the band he spent time in LA singing demos and working for songwritersGerry Goffin and Michael Masser. In the 80's Scottie Bros/CBS Records released"LaMarca", a solo endeavor that found this soul lover singing some catchy pop songs, afew of which made it to the big screen, most notably, "Hold on Blue Eyes" from the movie"The Wraith" starring Charlie Sheen. He devoted the 90's to raising his kids in Clevelandand singing radio jingles and T.V. commercials. In 2005, Abe decided to make the moveto Las Vegas where he worked at just about every hotel on and off The Strip with variousbands and show projects.

Abe's current cd, “Stand and Deliver” is receiving much praise at Smooth Jazz Radio.

http://www.abelamarca.com

http://www.annecochran.com/

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Dominick Farinacci $40.00 Saturday 12/31 10:00 pm Buy Tickets

Trumpet Star & Group Plays Music from his new CD "Short Stories"live on Nighttown's Back Patio Stage in exciting New Year'sCelebration!

Seating Limited get Tickets Quickly!Dominick Farinacci recently released his Mack Avenue Records debut, "Short Stories" -- acompelling suite of music with a repertoire that spans genres and generations united bythe trumpeter/composer's soulful conception. Bringing together songs from Tom Waits,Horace Silver, Dianne Reeves and the Gipsy Kings as well as original compositions,Farinacci has managed to create his own musical universe, aided by musicians of thehighest caliber. All of the songs have a narrative that any listener can relate to.

Farinacci had already achieved enough stature by his mid-teens that Wynton Marsalisoffered to help him set his sights on coming to New York, and by 2001, Farinacci was oneof only four trumpeters in the world to be selected as the inaugural students in TheJuilliard School's first jazz curriculum. During his school years and afterwards, Farinacciimmediately distinguished himself as a soloist/bandleader/composer with a vision.

Soon thereafter, Farinacci was named the first Global Ambassador for Jazz at LincolnCenter and traveled to Qatar where his world expanded beyond his wildest dreams.Throughout the two years that Farinacci spent there, he broadened his activities toinclude dozens of different projects, where the goal was, through his music and outreachactivities, to unite communities and overcome barriers of every sort.

Life itself has many different sorts of mentorship built into it. A life in the arts can't existwithout these kinds of relationships, and Short Stories is the fruit of the coming togetherof two kindred spirits, Farinacci and LiPuma, from the same home town (Cleveland, Ohio),separated by just under half a century in age. What unites them is a clear, moernaesthetic vision that combines the highest musical standards with a desire to be agents ofchange.

LiPuma's credits as a producer are far too numerous to list here; suffice it to say he hasplayed an essential role in the sound of the last 50 years, with 35 albums certified gold orplatinum, four GRAMMY® Award wins and 33 nominations. If you have heard Sir PaulMcCartney, Barbra Streisand, Miles Davis, George Benson, Natalie Cole, Dave Mason,Diana Krall and Dr. John--you have heard Mr. LiPuma's work.

Amazingly, Farinacci found time during his Middle East years to also play an integral rolein the conception and build out of Cuyahoga Community College's Tommy LiPuma Centerfor Creative Arts.

There are so many superlatives thrown around these days that they seem to have losttheir effect; but as this unique and deeply grounded album sinks into your consciousness,you will undoubtedly come to the conclusion that Dominick Farinacci is not only one ofthe truly outstanding musicians of his generation, but also that what is behind the musicis nothing short of miraculous. In Farinacci's own words: "While Short Stories is the title ofthis particular recording, it has come to represent a culmination of things I'm mostpassionate about - performance, education, music & wellness and community-basedcultural collaborations - unfolding in the music and touring around the world."

Visit Website

Watch Video

Anne Cochran / Abe LaMarca & Band$30.00 Saturday 12/31 10:30 pm Buy Tickets

Vocalists Anne Cochran & Abe LaMarca join forces with 7 pc. Band ForExciting New Year's Eve Shows on Nighttown's Main Stage!Anne Cochran

Anne has established herself in the music industry through numerous solo albums ( AnneCochran, Thinking of You, Lucky Girl, Cover Girl, This Is The Season, Close To Me, Two ofHearts, Christmas Wish) and accompanying pianist Jim Brickman on several recordings,TV Specials, co-host to his syndicated radio show and as his lead touring vocalist on tour. Brickman and Cochran had a top 5 Adult Contemporary hit single “After All These Years”.She has performed for Stars On Ice at Madison Square Garden and Gund Arena, NBC’s AGolden Moment, and has performed with numerous symphonies and pop orchestras ofPittsburgh, Atlanta, Minneapolis, Phoenix, Louisville, Kansas City, Colorado, Cincinnati,Nashville and Columbus.

Throughout her career, Cochran has shared many memorable duets with renownedartists such as Donny Osmond, Michael Bolton, Wayne Brady, Collin Raye, Dave Koz,Richie McDonald, Mark Masri, Ben Utecht and her favorite soulful singer, Abe LaMarca.Anne and Abe have enjoyed radio success with their popular duets, “Rise and Shine” and“Who’s Gonna Baby You”, off her newest cd, “Deeper”, produced by LaMarca. Cochran isthrilled to be re-uniting with Abe, on the Nighttown stage.

Abe LaMarca

Northern soul music has been the driving and motivating musical force behind thispowerful vocalist since he was a teenager growing up in Cleveland Ohio in the late 60’s.He has recently returned back home after living and performing in Las Vegas.

Abe LaMarca is also a proud member of the highly respected stable of singers andmusicians often referred to as the “Crown Jewel” of Las Vegas, Santa Fe and The Fat CityHorns.

Abe grew up on a steady diet of sophisticated soul and jazz music well beyond his years.He was influenced by Dinah Washington, Jackie Wilson, Dave Brubeck and Little Richardto name a few. The height of his young career as a local singer was to land a huge gigwith one of Cleveland's most memorable horn bands, Rastus. It was at this time he wasschooled by these older and hipper cats, most of all, tenor sax player, Vic Walkuski."Whenever you started to feel cool and cocky about how good you were, Vic would pullout some obscure soul record with these amazing singers to knock you back down toearth. Most notable was an album by "The Blind Boys of Alabama". I decided then andthere that if I was gonna be respected I would have to strive to that level".

After leaving the band he spent time in LA singing demos and working for songwritersGerry Goffin and Michael Masser. In the 80's Scottie Bros/CBS Records released"LaMarca", a solo endeavor that found this soul lover singing some catchy pop songs, afew of which made it to the big screen, most notably, "Hold on Blue Eyes" from the movie"The Wraith" starring Charlie Sheen. He devoted the 90's to raising his kids in Clevelandand singing radio jingles and T.V. commercials. In 2005, Abe decided to make the moveto Las Vegas where he worked at just about every hotel on and off The Strip with variousbands and show projects.

Abe's current cd, “Stand and Deliver” is receiving much praise at Smooth Jazz Radio.

http://www.abelamarca.com

http://www.annecochran.com/

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"Late Night at Nighttown"Fridays Moss Stanley on piano 10:30PM - 1:00AM No cover

Saturdays Jackie Warren on piano 10:30PM - 1:00AM No cover

Friday & Saturday, Nov. 18 & 19 Alex Bugnon 8 & 10 PM both nights $30.Pianist & Contemporary Jazz Superstar and his group return to Nighttown for a big weekend!

Sunday, Nov. 20 Soundoctrine 7 PM $15.From Youngstown, OHio! Top Notch Contempary Jazz from Northeast Ohio Jazz Masters!Featuring: Jere B-drums, Dave Lynn-guitar, David Pritchett-keyboards, Frank Walton-trumpet, JeVaugn Bogard-sax, & Rob White-bass.

Monday, Nov. 21 Oleg Kruglyakov & Vadim Kolpakov 7 PM $15.Russian Balalaika & Gypsy Guitar Duo Live at Nighttown!

Tuesday, Nov. 22 Mike, Jim, & Bill Do The Beatles White Album 7 PM $15.A unique reconstruction of the class Beatles White Album featuring 3 voices and 3 guitars, with great storiesLive at Nighttown!Featuring: Mike Kearns, Jim Wilson, and Bill Hoffman.

Friday & Saturday, Nov. 25 & 26 Jerome Jennings All-Star Quintet 8:30 PM both nights $25.Master NYC Drummer & Cleveland Native returns home with All-Star Lineup for Dynamic CD Release Party! Featuring music from his Brand New CD "The Beast"!Featuring: Jerome Jennings-drums and leader, Christian Sands-piano, Elias Bailey-acoustic bass, KenyattaBeasley-trumpet, & Dion Tucker-trombone.

Sunday, November 27 John Watkins & JSaxx Experience 7 PM $15.Dynamic North Coast Saxophonist and Group live at Nighttown! Featuring: Louis Hohl-flute. Presented in co-operation with Quad City Productions.

Monday November 28 Benefit for 2016 Children's Free Care Fund 6PM $35In support of local children's hospitals.6Pm Light appetizers, cash bar, silent auction7:00PM String ensemble with members of the Cleveland Orchestra7:45PM Dessert and coffeeSponsored by Howard Hanna Cleveland Heights/University Heights OfficeReservations at NighttownCleveland.com or call Helen Barnett at 216-721-1210

Thursday, December 1 Jamie Baum All-Star Quintet 8 PM $20. Dynamic NYC Flutist leads All-Star East Coast Quintet live at Nighttown!Featuring: Jamie Baum-flute, Nir Felder-guitar, Andy Milne-piano, Matt Clohesy-acoustic bass, & Jeff Hirshfield-drums.

Friday, December 2 Sammy DeLeon Latin Jazz Sextet 8:30 PM $15.Great Lakes leading Latin Jazz Group hits the stage at Nighttown!Featuring: Sammy DeLeon-timbales & vocals, Jackie Warren-piano, Nelson Orta-percussion, Scott McKee-trumpet, Dick Ingersoll-sax, & Jose 'Cheo" Hernandez-bass.

Saturday, December 3 Victor Jones All-Star Quartet featuing Michael Wolff 8:30 PM $20.Master Drummer from the groups of Stan Getz and Woody Shaw leads All-Star NYC Quartet live at Nighttown!Featuring: Victor Jones-drums, Michael Wolff-piano, Haley Niswanger-sax, & Harvey S-acoustic bass.

Sunday, December 4 Duke Robillard 7 PM $20.Top Flight Blues from Providence, Rhode Island, with virtuoso guitarist Duke Robillard and his Band Live atNighttown!

Monday, December 5 Baldwin Wallace Musical Theater Showcase 7 PM $10.Next Generation of Broadway Stars takes the Stage at Nighttown!

Thursday, December 8 Gaetano Letizia Quartet 8 PM $10.Gaetano's Christmas Party wit All-Star North Coast Quartet Live at Nighttown!Featuring: Gaetano Letizia-guitar, Bob Esterle-baritone & tenor sax, Wilbur Krebs-bass, & Steve Renko-drums.

Friday, December 9 Muriel Anderson, Mark Sganga, Pete Cavano 8 PM $20.Fingerstyle Guitar Summit with 3 Top Flight String Masters! Featuring: Muriel Anderson (Nashville), Mark Sganga (NYC), Pete Cavano (Cleveland)Muriel Anderson and Mark Sganga have both been name National Guitar Champions at the International Fingerstyle Guitar Festival in Winfield, Kansas!

Home For The Holidays Series

Nighttown's got the shows for you during the holidays. Bring your family and friendsout for a great show and dinner with great international and regional artists that are"Home for the Holidays" to make your holidays festive and joyful. All through theholidays!

Saturday, December 10 Ken Peplowski 8:30 PM $25.Internationally recognized Clarinet and Sax Master, & Cleveland Native now residing in NYC back onNighttown Stage!Featuring: Ken Peplowski-clarinet/sax, Joe Hunter-piano, Peter Dominguez-acoustic bass, & Glenn Davis-drums.

Sunday & Monday, Dec. 11-12 Bill Rudman's "A Christmas Cabaret" 7 PM Both Nights $31.-$35.11th Anniversary of The Musical Theater Projects Christmas Cabaret. Featuring: Bill Rudman, Nancy Maier,Scott Posey, & Sandra Simon.Tickets available only through TMTP’s Box Office.

Tickets available only through TMTP’s Box Office.Call 216-245-8687 or visit MusicalTheaterProject.org.

Wednesday, Dec. 14 Liz Huff & Friends 7 PM $10.Terrific North Coast Vocalist sings selections from her Christmas CD "My Favorite Things" Live at Nighttown!Featuring: Liz Huff-vocals, Marshall Griffith-piano, Tim Keo-acoustic bass, Justin Hart-drums, and SeveralSpecial Guests TBA.

Saturday, Dec. 17 Dan Bankhurst & Friends 8:30 PM $20.Rapidly Rising Fingerstyle Guitar Master back home from Nashville for Special Holliday Show at Nighttown! Featruing: Dan Bankhurst-guitar, Kevin Johnson-acoustic bass, & Dan Fernandez-drums.

Sunday, December 18 Helen Welch "Home for Christmas" 7 PM $20.Exciting North Coast Vocalist debuts her brand new CD "Home for Christmas" Live at Nighttown!Featuring: Helen Welch-vocals, Joe Leaman-piano, Bryan Thomas-acoustic bass, & Anthony Taddeo-drums.

Thursday, Dec. 22 Curtis Taylor Quartet 8 PM $20.Exciting Trumpeter and Quartet back on Stage at Nighttown for Holiday Show!

Friday, Dec. 23 Vanessa Rubin 8:30 $30.World Class Vocalist Live at Nighttown with her Group!

Tuesday, Dec. 27 Rachel Brown & The Beatnik Playboys 7 PM $10.Vocalist, pianist, & singer/songwriter & Band live at Nighttown!Featuring: Rachel Brown-piano & vocals, Dave Huddleston-guitar, Bill Watson-bass, & Roy King-drums.

Wednesday, Dec. 28 Joe Hunter & Friends 7 PM $15.North Coast pianist extraordinaire Joe Hunter takes center stage with Several Special Guests TBA.

Thursday, Dec. 29 Eddie Baccus Sr. & Friends 8 PM $20.Legendary Master of the Hammond B-3 Organ Live on the Nighttown Stage with All-Star Lineup!Featuring: Eddie Baccus Sr.-Hammond B-3 Organ, Mike Cady-Vocals, Cecil Rucker-Vibes, Billy Artis-Guitar,Perry Williams III-Drums, and more Special Guests TBA.

Friday, Dec. 30 Moises Borges & Joshua Smith 8:30 PM $15.Bossa Nova, Samba, and more from Brazilian Vocalist and Guitarist Moises Borges with West CoastSaxophonist & Cleveland Native Joshua Smith.Echoes of Getz/Gilberto on Nighttown's Back Patio Stage!. Seating Limited get Tickets Quickly!

New Year's Eve at Nighttown

Three Great Artists, Four Great Shows!

Nobody celebrates New Year's like Nighttown. It'll be fun all night! Join us fordinner, drinks, and a great show from international level artists. This is whatmemories are made of !

Saturday, December 31 New Year's Eve Anne Cochran / Abe LaMarca & Band 8 & 10:30 PM $30.Vocalists Anne Cochran & Abe LeMarca join forces with 7 pc. Band For Exciting New Year's Eve Shows onNighttown's Main Stage!

Saturday, December 31 New Year's Eve Dominick Farinacci 7:30 & 10 PM $40.Trumpet Star & Group Plays Music from his new CD "Short Stories" live on Nighttown's Back Patio Stage inexciting New Year's Celebration!Seating Limited get Tickets Quickly!

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