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Loaded Week of Super Cool Shows at Nighttown - John McCutcheon, Ralph Peterson, Cleveland Cello Quartet and more.....

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Hi Folks.

We have a loaded week of really cool shows here at Nighttown!!

Tonight (Wednesday), we've got a really "sweet" group called IN2ATIVE. This group features twoCleveland Institute of Music grads, Kimberly Zaleski on flute, & Trevor Kazarian on cello. It's a fusionof classical, jazz, beat box, and more. Should be really unique.

Then on Thursday, you don't want to miss the legendary folk artist John McCutcheon. Click here tocheck out the article from Plain Dealer writer Chuck Yarborough on John.

On Friday, north coast electric bassist Tony Cuda bring in his Jazz Cats back to Nighttown. The groupwill feature Tony Cuda - Bass/Composer; Dan Maier - Keyboards; Dave Kasper - Sax; Chris Cuda - Guitar;Carlos Kincaid - Drums. Always a cool night!!

Then on Saturday we've got some super exciting international level jazz with Ralph Petersonfeaturing The Curtis Brothers. Trust us folks - these guys are world class and will be a super greatnight of jazz. It's a "Don't Miss" concert. Ralph is a past member of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers,Terrence Blanchard & Donald Harrison, Roy Hargrove, and many more. The Curtis Brothers are in hugedemand these days with Donald Harrison, Mitch Frohman, and many more. They're young andinnovative.

Then on Sunday, it's all about the cello with the Cleveland Cello Quartet featuring Cleveland Instituteof Music graduates: Anna Hurt, Carlyn Kessler, Sophie Benn, & Eva Ribchinsky. All on cello!!

Hope you can join us for this loaded week of cool, cool shows at Nighttown!

Jim WadsworthNighttown / Jim Wadsworth Productions

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IN2ATIVE$10.00 Wednesday 4/06 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

CIM Graduates, and Avant Garde Duo Kimberly Zaleski-Flute, & TrevorKazarian-Cello, mix genres including classical, jazz, beat box, and more, withoriginal compositions, and contemporary improvisational forms.

Adventurous new music Live at Nighttown!

Their motive has always been to emotionally connect with their audience whilebreaking the boundaries of two historically conservative, classical instruments.

Although classically trained at the Cleveland Institute of Music, IN2ATIVE's vibe isanything but traditional. This avant-garde duo, consisting of Kimberly Zaleski(flute) and Trevor Kazarian (cello) specializes in a fusion of musical genres,combining the street rhythms of beat-box with more contemporary improvisationalforms, quite "out of the box." The combination and blending of musical styles,mixed with jamming high energy and beat-boxing swing creates a product that issweet but also very passionate. All of their pieces are original compositions,inspired by events and experiences, both past and present.

This year, IN2ATIVE has been chosen as Musicians-in Residence at the ClevelandClinic, an honor garnered from their consistent outreach initiative through both theClinic and University Hospitals. They are also performing and teaching artists onthe roster of the Center for Arts-Inspired Learning Agency (CAL). Through CAL,they have programmed both performances and workshops for children ranging inage from pre-school through high school. They are very excited to present theirmusic for students at Penn State University this fall 2016.

IN2ATIVE was the first prize winner for the 2014 Young Artist Initiative Competitionas part of the Ohio Arts Presenters Network Conference. Quoted by Jim Walker, former principal flute of the LA Philharmonic: "[IN2ATIVE] isone of the freshest concepts in today's music scene. The musicians are first rateand their music is only innovative, but appealing to all listeners."

IN2ATIVE has also been reviewed in CMUSE music news by Andrea Caccese: "Themusic created by avant-garde, flute and cello duo, [IN2ATIVE] offers a greatexample of how two apparently different musical cultures can come together andcreate something truly astonishing."

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John McCutcheon$30.00

$30.00 Thursday 4/07 8:00 pm Buy Tickets

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

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

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

McCutcheon, whose family background encompasses farmers and shoemakers,started playing guitar in the early 60s. He picked up a great number of traditionalAmerican songs and tunes from the Appalachians, and learned a wealth ofinstruments, including fiddle, banjo, autoharp and, most notably, the hammer-dulcimer. His playing of the latter encompasses folk, classical, jazz and many otherelements. McCutcheon's extensive recording legacy has attracted a string ofawards, and also seven Grammy nominations. He has recorded exclusively forRounder Records since the early 80s. Howjadoo was the first of several children'salbums which have established McCutcheon as arguably the leading artist withinthe genre. In the 90s his children's recordings included the Grammy-nominatedFour Seasons series, which featured many compositions co-written with long-timefriend and collaborator, Si Kahn. McCutcheon has also collected and recorded agood deal of Nicaraguan music, which was released by Rounder as a doublealbum, Nicaragua Presente!, in 1989. McCutcheon's prolific work rate has includedproduction work for several other folk artists, and he has also had publishedsongbooks and instructional materials.

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

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

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Tony Cuda's Jazz Cats$10.00 Friday 4/08 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

North Coast Electric Bassist leads All-Star Contemporary Jazz Band!

Featuring: Tony Cuda - Bass/Composer; Dan Maier - Keyboards; Dave Kasper -Sax; Chris Cuda - Guitar; Carlos Kincaid - Drums

Tony Cuda is a bass player and composer. He is a graduate of Cleveland HtsHigh. Tony attended Berklee College of Music in Boston for 3 years in the late1970's and received a Masters degree from John Carroll University in education.His musical influences include Weather Report, Chic Corea, Mahavishnu Orchestra,Miles Davis, Yes, King Crimson and many others. As part of CuDa, RenKo & CuDa,the band released 3 CD's and performed as an opening act for many internationalartists.

Dan Maier attended Berklee School, New England Conservatory, and studied jazzpiano with Lennie Tristano, Jaki Byard, Ran Blake. In NYC, Dan was a member ofBlood, Sweat, and Tears, and toured with Philip Glass and Woody Herman. InCleveland, Dan plays at the jazz club, Nighttown, where he recently led trios forCheryl Bentine of Manhattan Transfer, Nicole Henry, Alexis Cole, Jackie Ryan, andAnn Hampton Callaway.

Chris Cuda is a self-taught acoustic/electric/synth guitarist. Chris has a newrelease coming out this year with Kip Reed (Bass), Steve Renko (Drums), as well asother guests. Chris has recorded and/or performed with David Thomas (RocketFrom The Tombs & Pere Ubu), Horns & Things, Sonny Geraci (The Outsiders), LenBerry, Tommy Roe, Freddy "Boom Boom" Cannon, Leslie Gore, Billy J. Krammer,The Shangri-La’s, Gilby Clarke (Guns & Roses, MC5, Heart), and Chris's primaryband - CuDa RenKo CuDa since 2006.

Davey “Gravy" Kasper (Saxophones, Clarinets, Flutes and EWI), has beenprivileged to play with the Temptations, Al Martino, Guy Lombardo, Jimmy DorseyOrchestra (Playing the role of Jimmy Dorsey), Tito Puente Jr., Either Orchestra andhas opened up for Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Pancho Sanchez and Tony Bennett.Kasper grew up in the suburbs of Cleveland and received his degree in music fromCleveland State University in the summer of 2006. Active on the local music scene, Kasper enjoys teaching saxophone, clarinet andflute in Downtown Cleveland and the Suburbs. A journey man musician since hisearly teens, Kasper is involved playing with many groups in town including:Revolution Brass Band, Velvet Voyage, Shout, Ernie Krivda and the Fat Tuesday BigBand, Dan Zola Orchestra, and Eddie Brunswick and the Hot Rod Lincoln's.

Carlos Kincaid (drums) Carlos is the newest member of The Jazz Cats. He wasborn and raised in Cleveland. Carlos has played with the Dazz Band, Von James,Lyfe Jennings, Rodney Hubbard, the Mike Austin group, and many other fine areamusicians. Carlos plays all styles and enjoys laying out the groove….he makeseverything feel good!

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Ralph Peterson Triofeaturing The CurtisBrothers$20.00 Saturday 4/09 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Master Drummer, leads cutting edge Trio! Featuring: Ralph Peterson-Drums,Zaccai Curtis-Piano, & Luques Curtis-Acoustic Bass.

Featuring music from their new release "TriAngular III" on Onyx Music & TruthRevolution Records.

A great sequel is a rarity worth waiting for. Drummer/composer Ralph Petersonreturns to the trio format for only the third time in 30 years on TriAngular III, dueout April 8 via Peterson's own Onyx Music label and Truth Revolution Records. Thistime out he's joined by brothers Zaccai and Luques Curtis on piano and bass,adding a new incarnation to the prestigious TriAngular lineage. Recorded live at New Haven's Firehouse 12, TriAngular III provides not only ashowcase for Peterson's boundless energy and imagination, but also a testamentto the healing power of music. TriAngular III will be released just days before the drummer marks a landmark 20

TriAngular III will be released just days before the drummer marks a landmark 20years drink and drug free. "I'm now approaching the balance where I've beenclean longer than I ever used," he says, "and that's a powerful example of what ispossible through faith. It shows the restorative and healing power of the music tomove you through situations in life that can be challenging." Given the evidence of the music contained herein, which bristles with electricinterplay and abundant joy, Ralph Peterson has plenty of life and music left in him.The album is a fitting successor to its two predecessors: 1988's Triangular withGeri Allen and Essiet Essiet, and 2000's Triangular 2 with David Kikoski and GeraldCannon. "The trio is one of the purest vehicles for expression in this music," Peterson says."With the right players you can sound like an orchestra." Peterson is particularly proud of the line-up for this outing, as Luques Curtis was astudent of the drummer's at Berklee College of Music and he's therefore knownboth brothers for nearly half their lives. "Our families have adopted each other," hesays. "The fact that they're brothers makes them seem telepathic at times, and Ithink of them as my brothers. These two guys never rest on their laurels. They'realways pushing the music forward, they're always trying to get something differentout of it, and that's good for me as I get older."

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Cleveland Cello Quartet$10.00 Sunday 4/10 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

All Things Cello! Playing a Genre Bending Fusion of Classical, Jazz, & Pop.

Featuring CIM Graduates: Anna Hurt, Carlyn Kessler, Sophie Benn, & EvaRibchinsky.

The Cleveland Cello Quartet makes its Nighttown debut! Celebrating all thingscello, the group is quickly establishing itself as a fresh sound in the Clevelandmusic scene, performing a genre-bending fusion of classical, jazz, and pop. Featuring cello virtuosi Anna Hurt, Carlyn Kessler, Sophie Benn, and EvaRibchinsky Founded in the summer of 2015, the Cleveland Cello Quartet is a dynamicensemble dedicated to promoting the cello as a versatile and eclectic instrument.The members met while studying at the Cleveland Institute of Music, where theydiscovered a common love for exploring a modern crossover of musical styles.They combine their classical training with a diverse range of influences, fromDjango Reinhardt to Ella Fitzgerald to Broadway show tunes.

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Marilyn Cordial Mincer$10.00 Wednesday 4/13 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

North Coast Jazz Vocalist returns to Nighttown with All-Star Group!

Featuring: Marilyn Cordial Mincer-vocals, Dan Maier-piano, Dallas Coffey-bass,& Bill Ransom-drums.

Acclaimed singer Marilyn Cordial Mincer, a Cleveland favorite, will perform musicof Johnny Mercer, Cole Porter, Duke Ellington, Burt Bacharach, Luis Demetrio,Pablo Ruiz and more. Joining Marilyn is her trio of Jazz All-Stars including: DanMaier, piano, Dallas Coffey, bass, & Professor of Jazz Percussion at Cleveland StateUniversity, Bill Ransom. Throughout the evening, Marilyn will feature CIM studentsto highlight jazz talent at the Cleveland Institute of Music.

Marilyn's warm and sultry voice is an unmistakable original. Her CD, "MarilynCordial The Jazz Project," features Marilyn's soulful performances of traditional andstraight-ahead jazz, r & b, swing, soulful ballads, and Latin rhythms.

Marilyn performs around the U.S. and international travels including NYC, Paris,London, Munich, cities in Italy and Spain, Croatia and others. Marilyn has openedfor musical artists: Tina Turner, Janet Jackson, Stevie Nicks, Edwin McCain, bluesartist Beth Hart and others. Marilyn sings the national anthem for NBA teamsincluding the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Houston Rockets, and for special eventsincluding House of Blues Chicago Gospel Brunch and the IMG Grand Prix inCleveland.

At age three, Marilyn, taught by her mother, wrote her first song on piano andbegan studying music and learning to play every instrument she could find. As ateenager she began focusing all of her musical talents on her favorite styles... pop,jazz, and r & b. She performed in theater productions at The Ohio State Universityas "Rizzo," in Grease and others.

What is reflected in Marilyn's music today is the passion and appreciation fordiverse soulful musical styles, an innate love of rhythm and excitement to alwayscreate something new.With excellent reviews and excitement about "The Jazz Project," Marilyn Cordial'sdebut release is a jazz hit. Be sure to seek out her live shows in support of thisgreat album and her always exciting performances.

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Sam Hooper Group$10.00 Friday 4/15 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

North Coast Guitarist returns to Nighttown with All-Star Band!Featuring:- Sam Hooper - guitar/vocals- Sakait Baksar - keyboards/vocals- Jeff Rice - sax/harmonica/keyboards/vocals- Derrick James - bass/vocals- Jim Wall - drumsSam Hooper is a captivating American musician from Cleveland, Ohio. His alluringblend of blues, rock and funk has thrilled audiences in China, Switzerland, Finland,Japan and the USA. His soulful vocals have been compared to Otis Redding andRobert Cray, while critics have likened his blistering guitar playingto Jimi Hendrix and Carlos Santana.

to Jimi Hendrix and Carlos Santana.

Hooper’s love for the blues came through hearing the blues/rock that was popularin his high school years. His first listen to “Red House” on Jimi Hendrix’s Smash Hitsalbum was a turning point. It peaked his interest to dig deeper. He discovered themusic’s rich history through records by Lightnin’ Hopkins, Lead Belly, Son House,John Lee Hooker and others that he borrowed from the library. He would slow themdown to try to catch the phrasing. He’d also take empty liquor bottles to thehardware store and have the necks cut off so he could use them to play slideguitar.

A graduate of Florida’s University of Miami School of Music and an alumni ofBerklee College of Music’s Songwriting Program in Boston, Hooper is also anexperienced educator who has taught privately and traveled to lead musicworkshops.

With five CDs released on the FBJoy Records label, Hooper’s songs have beenheard by millions on the hot daytime TV dramas “All My Children” and “The Young& The Restless.”

Hooper’s new CD, “Sam Hooper & Mike Null - HOODOO BLUES,” was the WINNERfor 2015 BEST SELF-PRODUCED CD in the Cleveland Blues Society’s annualInternational Blues Challenge competition.

Sam Hooper Group has opened for American blues guitar greats Ronnie Earl andLuther “Guitar Jr.” Johnson and for England’s #1 blues guitarist, Matt Schofield.

The group has showcased at New York’s Soul of the Blues Festival and Alabama’sW. C. Handy Music Festival. Sam Hooper Group was a finalist in Boston’s “Battle ofthe Blues Bands.” Hooper toured as a featured performer in Chinese recordingartist Zhu Ming Ying’s “Dream of an Artist” tour, playing in front of over 84,000people in 14 cities in China. In 2009, Hooper won the “King of the Blues”competition hosted by Guitar Center’s Cerritos, CA, store. A documentary ofHooper’s musical journey was produced by a Boston area Cable TV provider andcan now be enjoyed on youtube.com.

After years in Boston and Los Angeles, Hooper returned to his hometown roots inCleveland three years ago. He and his new bandmates have been winning overnew fans with performances at popular locations including Nighttown.

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Joyce Moreno & KennyWerner$25.00 Saturday 4/16 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Legendary Brazilian Vocalist and Composer, Joyce Moreno teams up withDynamic American Pianist Kenny Werner for intimate Duo Performance atNighttown!

Playing music from their brand new CD "Poesia" on Pirouet Records.

“…One of the best singers of all times!… As if it weren’t enough, Joyce is a greatcomposer and plays ace guitar! What an amazing woman!” Antonio Carlos Jobim, 1987.

“Joyce is a Brazilian treasure”DownBeat magazine, 2010.

Born in Rio de Janeiro, the singer, composer, arranger and instrumentalist JOYCEMORENO has in her portfolio 400 recordings of songs she has authored,interpreted by the greatest names in Brazilian popular music: Elis Regina, GalCosta, Maria Bethânia, Milton Nascimento, Ney Matogrosso, Edu Lobo, EmilioSantiago, Boca Livre, Nana Caymmi, Zizi Possi, Elizeth Cardoso, Simone, Leny

Santiago, Boca Livre, Nana Caymmi, Zizi Possi, Elizeth Cardoso, Simone, LenyAndrade, Mônica Salmaso, and many others. Beyond Brazil, Joyce’s work has beenrecorded by Annie Lennox, Wallace Roney, Omara Portuondo, Black Eyed Peas,David Sanchez, Jon Lucien, Claus Ogerman, Gerry Mulligan, Till Brönner, and FloraPurim, to name a few. Joyce’s compositions have been featured in film soundtracks(e.g., The Player by Robert Altman and Legally Blonde by Robert Luketic),animations (the Japanese anime Wolf’s Rain, in partnership with composer YokoKanno), TV programs, and theatrical productions. Since the beginning of hercareer, Joyce’s registered trademark has been the first-person feminine voice,which she pioneered; she was the first Brazilian songwriter to express herself inthis form, opening the way for countless other artists who followed. Joyce received four nominations for the Latin Grammy. To date, she has released33 personal CDs and two DVDs, in addition to numerous compilations and guestappearances.

Kenny Werner has been a world-class pianist andcomposer for over forty years. His prolific output ofcompositions, recordings and publications continue toimpact audiences around the world. In 1996 he wrote hislandmark book, Effortless Mastery, Liberating The MasterMusician Within. Werner has since created videos,lectured world-wide and authored many articles on howmusicians, artists or even business people can allow their“master creator” within to lift their performance to it’shighest level, showing us how to be spontaneous, fearless,

joyful and disciplined in our work and in our life.

This is an extremely unique opportunity to see and hear one of thelegends of Brazilian jazz. Don't miss this concert!

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An Evening with theSaxophone$15.00 Sunday 4/17 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Celebration of Major NE Ohio Sax Players with All-Star Lineup featuring: JohnnyCochran-sax, Chris Coles-sax, Drene Ivy-Piano & Musical Director, Louis Hohl-Flute, Ray DeForest-bass, & Sunny Tabler-drums.

A Jazz Elexir Concert Series Show. Presented in Association with Quad CityProductions.

Drew Shultz FunkMachine$10.00 Wednesday 4/20 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Classic R & B and More from Drummer and Native Cleveland andhis NYC Band:Featuring:Drew Schultz-drumsChris Ams-vocalsEmilio Tostado-guitarJohn Guari-keyboardsJent LaPalm-bassThe Drew Schultz Funk Machine is a young band that works diligently to keep thesounds of classic soul alive, having recorded with The Four Tops, The FunkBrothers, Dennis Coffey, Melvin Davis, Spyder Turner, and many more. Originallyhailing from Shaker Heights, bandleader Schultz has also performed as drummerand percussionist with the Four Tops, Temptations, Aretha Franklin, The Dramatics,The Contours, The Miracles, and Martha Reeves, among others. Schultz' firstrecord, "Back to Class," is a benefit project for the music programs of the DetroitPublic Schools featuring many of the legendary artists he has performed withthroughout the years.

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Marcus Johnson$20.00 Thursday 4/21 8:00 pm Buy Tickets

Dynamic Contemporary Jazz Keyboard wizard from Washington D.C. makes hisCleveland debut at Nighttown!Featuring:Marcus Johnson-piano & keysRobert Hubbard-drumsTony Watson-saxJon Jones-bass

An independent Billboard-ranked musician and NAACP Image Award-nominatedjazz keyboardist and pianist, Marcus Johnson is also the CEO and Founder of FLOBrands, LLC and more recently FLO Wine, LLC. He has combined an eminentlysuccessful musical career with his love of wine by marrying the two in a uniqueendeavor. Over the last decade, Marcus Johnson has released 15 successful studioalbums. On Pandora, Marcus receives 5.1 million spins per year with 2,000 newstations added each month, and his music receives a 74% “thumbs ups” ratingverses an average of 56%. Johnson is the owner of a music label, Three KeysMusic, and has emerged as one of the young lions of the “DIY” music world. Hisunique self-taught style of piano play has earned him distinction among his peers,praise from the media and accolades across the music industry.

Marcus has performed at clubs throughout the United States and has been afeatured performer at many jazz festivals, including his hometown Capitol JazzFestival, the Bermuda Jazz Festival, Atlantic Artscape, the Latin Meets Jazz Festivaland the Huntington Beach Jazz Festival.

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Songwriters in the Round

Songwriters in the Round$10.00 Friday 4/22 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Singer Songwriters share their music and Tell Stories Live at Nighttown! OnNighttown's intimate Stephen's Green patio stage!

Featuring: Rick Szekelyi, Amand Walsh, Matt Harmon, & Kate Kooser.

Kate Kooser is a singer songwriter from Cleveland, OH. She draws inspirationfrom the Texas singer songwriter tradition, despite her midwest heritage, but isalso influenced by contemporary writers. With older heroes like Townes Van Zandt,Nanci Griffith, and Guy Clark, and newer ones like Dar Williams and LucyKaplansky, Kate leans towards the storytelling styles of these poets. She releasedher first EP "A Little More" in October 2014 and continues to write and performaround the Cleveland area.

Rick Szekelyi, a resident of Cleveland Heights, developed a serious interest insongwriting during the last few years. In pursuing this path, he has had theopportunity to work with songwriters Beth Nielsen Chapman, Mary Gauthier, DavidWilcox, Don Henry and Brent Kirby. Realizing that honing writing and performingskills best happens within a community of like-minded folks, Rick started the StoneOven Open Mic about a year ago with the hope of creating another opportunity forthose who want to share their art and build their skills.

Amanda Walsh has been playing the piano and violin since she was eight yearsold. She graduated from the University of Cincinnati-College Conservatory of Musicin 1998 with a Bachelor of Music in piano performance. Amanda has beenteaching piano and violin for 20 years. She is a singer-songwriter who combinesher classical training in solo piano with voice. Her influences include ClaudeDebussy, Keith Jarrett, Joni Mitchell, Ben Folds, Regina Spektor, Neko Case, andPaul Simon. Between 2005 and 2008, Amanda's band, The Golden Mean,performed originals and covers where she sang and played piano, violin, andelectric bass. She continues to perform with her brother on drums in the band,Sparkle Motion, in the greater Cleveland area. She is one of the founding membersof the band, City Limits, performing folk and rock covers and originals. City Limitsplays at The Barking Spider, Euclid City Limits, The Blue Rock Cafe, and The Bevyin Birdtown.

Matt Harmon is a fixture in the Northeast Ohio songwriting scene. He consistentlyengages regional audiences with songs that adeptly observe and interpret thehuman experience. Matt's songs range from the simple (the love of a dog), to thecomplex (the love of a mother with a child at war), from the imaginative (an Alienperspective of life on Earth), to the philosophical (recognizing the rarity of everysecond in life), and all points in between. He is a storyteller of the highest order,and he paints these stories over a canvas of exceptionally crisp acoustic guitarplaying.

Phillip 'Doc' Martin$25.00 Saturday 4/23 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Contemporary Jazz Saxophonist from Washington DC and his band return toNighttown!

Balancing the rigors of life as a board certified Dentist with the grind of life as anindependent artist is no small feat. That’s why when Phillip “Doc” Martin pulls it offwith such ease and skill it’s awe inspiring. For him, it’s just another “Good Day AtWork”, which is why his latest CD is so appropriately titled. The release of hisfourth studio album proves that Phillip “Doc” Martin is no flash in the pan. Boastinga strong resume of chart successes from his previous CDs; “Doc Martin” is a risingstar who’s powerful, heartfelt melodies are wooing live audiences on stages in theUS and internationally. And if Martin has his way, music fans all of world over willsoon find themselves enjoying a “good day at work” thanks to the intoxicatingsounds of his alto saxophone!

“Good Day At Work”, features 10 new songs that just don’t passively fit thetraditional smooth, instrumental or funky rhythm genres. His tunes flex, bounceand bend offering audiophiles a “new sax” diagnosis. Martin plays his horn with awarm and clear tone supplemented by a amazing range that takes you on a soulfuland energetic journey with the likes of classical soul crooners like DonnyHathaway, Gerald Levert and James Brown. His unique sound has drawn the praiseof Jazz superstars George Benson, Kim Waters, and Jeff Lorber, who hasproclaimed that “Doc Martin’s music captures the energy of a live clubrecording…”

Born in Indiana of Jamaican parents, Martin grew up in South Florida and firstbegan playing music in the Broward County public school band program. By 14,Phillip’s mastery of the intricacies of his horn, as well as his fiery performance stylewas already evident. He became a leading soloist at South Plantation High SchoolJazz Band and was honored as a first chair selection to Florida’s All State Jazz Band.He went on to study at the University of Central Florida where he was soon invitedto play as a sideman with Grammy Award winner Sam Rivers, Grammy nomineeKirk Whalum, Sunnie Paxton, Wes Hamrick, Davonda Simmonds and SusaundraLewis and the Sounds of Soul.

As Phillip continued to hone his skills he became more influenced by notedsaxophone players like Charlie Parker, Everette Harp, Grover Washington Jr., DaveKoz and Gerald Albright. In 2003, he recorded his first CD, “Saxappeal”, with risingmusic producer and keyboardist Tony Hemmings. The CD introduced Phillip to theworld, with several of its tracks becoming popular on Internet radio, including TheWeather Channel . After graduation, Martin moved to Washington, D.C., where hegraduated from the Howard University College of Dentistry. He is currently aBoard Certified Dentist working in the Washington, DC area.

Doc Martin has performed in festivals and venues across the U.S. and Caribbeanincluding the St. Lucia Jazz Festival, Catalina Jazz Festival, Bahamas Jazz Festival,Washington, Blues Alley, Philadelphia’s Dell East, Los Angeles’ Spaghettini’s, TheCarolina Music Festival and the Trenton Jazz Festival.

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Javon Jackson$20.00 Wednesday 4/27 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Dynamic Jazz Saxophonist returns to Nighttown! Presented in association withTri-C Jazz Festival.

Javon Jackson – Tenor SaxWillie Jones, III – DrumsJeremy Manasia – PianoDavid Williams- Bass

Tenor Saxophonist Javon Jackson came into international prominence touring andrecording with the legendary drummer Art Blakey as a member of his band, ArtBlakey and the Jazz Messengers. Symbolizing a new generation of musicians thatblended tradition with neo-jazz, Jackson went on to release 14 recordings as aband leader and tour and record over 135 CDs with jazz greats including ElvinJones, Freddie Hubbard, Charlie Haden, Betty Carter, Cedar Walton, Ron Carter,Donald Byrd, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Richard Davis, Bobby Hutcherson, Curtis Fuller,JoAnne Brackeen, Stanley Turrentine, and Ben E. King.

In 1992 Jackson made his recording debut with Me and Mr. Jones, featuring JamesWilliams, Christian McBride and master drummer and NEA Jazz Master Elvin Jones.Jackson also recorded six projects for Blue Note Records featuring collaborationswith Betty Carter, Dianne Reeves, Cassandra Wilson, Kenny Garrett, JackyTerrason, John Medeski and Vernon Reid. Among his later recordings for PalmettoRecords, Javon explored funk based jazz, incorporating the sounds of Fred Wesley,Dr. Lonnie Smith, Lenny White, Mark Whitfield and others. Javon’s current musicalgroup, The Javon Jackson Band, blends many styles including jazz, funk, R&B androck.

In 2012, Jackson released two self produced recordings, Lucky 13 and JavonJackson and WE FOUR, Celebrating John Coltrane. These CDs marked his return toacoustic jazz. For Lucky 13, Javon covers music by Stevie Wonder as well as newlycomposed original material and is joined by a special guest, Les McCann, for threeselections. Javon Jackson and WE FOUR, Celebrating John Coltrane, is a tribute tothe iconic saxophonist, composer and bandleader. The release is highlighted by anappearance by NEA Jazz Master Jimmy Cobb, drummer for both Coltrane and MilesDavis.

In 2012, Javon was the recipient of the prestigious Benny Golson Award fromHoward University in Washington, DC, for recognition of legendary excellence injazz.

"Javon adds a modern twist to the music we grew up with. Everybody get ready for afunky good time." — Branford Marsalis

"One of the fresh, creative voices on the scene today" — Ramsey Lewis

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Chuchito Valdes Quintetfeaturing Mitch Frohman$25.00 Thursday 4/28 8:00 pm Buy Tickets

From Cuba! Piano Virtuoso and his group return to Nighttown!Featuring:Chuchito Valdes-piano & leaderMitch Frohman-sax & flute

Mitch Frohman-sax & fluteSammy DeLeon-timbalesJose "Cheito" Hernandez-bassRafael Guzman-congas

Chuchito Valdés, following in the footsteps of his famed father Chucho Valdésand grandfather Bebo Valdés, continues the legacy of great piano players formCuba.With influences of Caribbean rhythms and jazz, Chuchito creates an exciting andenergetic blend of spicy music that drives audiences wild. This piano mastercaptivates with his sensitivity and drives excitement with his dynamic band.

Chuchito has recorded and performed piano with the world renown Cuban band,Irakere, which he led for 2 years. He has also performed at festivals, clubs andconcerts throughout the world: from Cuba and the Caribbean to North America,South America, and Europe.

Chuchito is recognized as a master of Cuban music including Son, Danzon, CubanTimba and Guaguanco. He has also extensively studied classical music includingharmony and composition. His original compositions and arrangements draw onclassical harmonic and structural techniques. In his performances, Chuchito’smusic draws on many styles including Afro-Cuban Latin Jazz, Bebop, Danzon, Cha-Cha-Cha, Son Montuno and much more. Chuchito Valdés currently resides inCancun, Mexico and is a frequent performer in the United State and Canada.

Bronx native Mitch Frohman is one of the top saxophonist/flutists in the musicscene. After graduating from Columbus H.S.(Bronx,N.Y. class of 1971), he went onto get his Bachelor of Music Education degree from The University of Miami. Hisversatility in different styles of music has led him to many opportunities of playingwith the greatest musicians in the world.

For 25 years he was the sax and flute soloist with The Tito Puente Orchestra &Latin-Jazz Ensemble, and was also a steady member of the Mongo Santamariaband for many years. Continuing that tradition, Mitch is the sax/flute soloist and co-leader of The Mambo Legends Orchestra (former all-stars of The Tito PuenteOrchestra). Some of the great salsa/latin-jazz artists he has played with and/orrecorded with are Machito, Celia Cruz, La Lupe, Eddie & Charlie Palmieri, PaquitoD'Rivera, the Chico O'Farrill Orchestra, Milly/Jocelyn & Los Vecinos, Cheo Feliciano,Joe Cuba, Aventura, and many more. Mitch has also played with and/or recordedwith Cyndi Lauper, Paul Simon, David Byrne & The Talking Heads, as well as Blood,Sweat & Tears.

Last but not least, Mitch's signature solo sound can be heard every day around theworld, as he is the saxophone soloist on the theme song of the mega-hit T.V. show,Sex & The City.

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 isthe 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.

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Tom Chapin$25.00 Friday 4/29 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Legendary Singer/Songwriter returns to Nighttown!

In a career that spans five decades, 23 albums and three GRAMMY awards, multi-talented singer/songwriter/guitarist Tom Chapin has covered an incredible amountof creative ground. In addition to his work as a recording artist and concertperformer, Chapin has acted on Broadway, as well as working extensively in films,television and radio.

As a music-maker, Chapin has maintained two long and productive parallelcareers, both as a highly respected contemporary folk artist and as a pioneer inthe field of children's music. In the former role, Chapin has established areputation for insightful, heartfelt songcraft and effortlessly charismatic liveperformances. Chapin's infectious songs, sterling musicianship and personalwarmth consistently shine through, whether he's performing on record or in aconcert hall, an outdoor festival, a school, in front of a symphony orchestra or in anintimate coffeehouse.

The New York Times called Chapin "one of the great personalities in contemporaryfolk music."

The son of noted jazz drummer and teacher Jim Chapin and the grandson ofauthor/critic Kenneth Burke and portrait painter James Chapin, Tom grew up in afamily that encouraged artistic pursuits. He began performing professionally as ateenager in the early 1960s, playing in Greenwich Village folk clubs alongside hissiblings Harry and Steve as The Chapin Brothers.

Chapin launched his solo recording career with 1976's Life Is Like That. It was thefirst of a string of albums that further established his reputation as both a giftedstoryteller and a natural entertainer, winning him an uncommonly loyal fan base inthe process. He also continued to venture into other creative areas, playing thelead role in the hit Broadway musical Pump Boys and Dinettes, working off-Broadway as musical director of both Cotton Patch Gospel and Harry Chapin: Liesand Legends, and serving as host of TV's National Geographic Explorer. He's alsowritten and performed satirical topical songs for National Public Radio's MorningEdition, and had a cameo role as the Vice Presidential candidate in JonathanDemme's 2004 remake of The Manchurian Candidate.

A new CD, Put A Light In Your Window, features original songs, one completelyreinterpreted song, and a cover of a folk classic.

In addition to his varied musical and media endeavors, Chapin is also a powerfuladvocate on behalf of a variety of charitable causes. He is an active boardmember of WhyHunger, the organization which the artist's older brother, the latesinger-songwriter/activist Harry Chapin, founded (as World Hunger Year) in the1970s. He also remains active in a variety of environmental causes, as well asefforts on behalf of music and the arts in our public schools.

"I'm at that place in my life where I follow what interests me," Chapin concludes. "Istill love the guitar, I still love to sing, and I still love the thrill of creation: a goodsong, a good recording, a good concert. I feel blessed to be my own boss, creatingmy own material and performing for so many different audiences, ages andgenerations."

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The Numbers Band (15-60-75)$10.00 Saturday 4/30 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

From Kent, Ohio! Celebrating their 45th Year! Northeast Ohio Jazz, Blues, &Rock Legends hit the Stage at Nighttown!

Featuring: Bob Kidney-guitar & vocals, Jack Kidney-harmonica, sax, keys, &vocals, Terry Hynde-sax, Bill Watson-bass, & Frank Casamento-drums.

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 impressionthat the 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 who lovedthe music enough to put up their own money. Hundreds of photographs taken ofthe band in different stages of it's existence by different amazing people tell astory of intense performances, long nights, and the passing of time. Bandmembers have come and gone, and returned again. Robert sees music as muchmore than an emotional release or a performance. It is a job, a job for which hedemands respect and payment for services.

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. Theband's music theory specialist, Terry Hynde, also discovered that 15 divided 15 is1, 60 divided 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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Baldwin Wallace MusicalTheater Departmentpresents...The SeniorShowcase$10.00 Monday 5/02 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

The Senior Showcase!!!

Next generation of Broadway Stars hit the stage at Nighttown!Here's another stellar presentation from one of the best musical theater schools inthe U.S.

This nationally recognized program was recently named one of the top ten MusicTheatre programs in the country. Under the helm of Victoria Bussert, BWMT hasrisen over the past twenty years to produce a showcase in NYC that attracts

risen over the past twenty years to produce a showcase in NYC that attractshundreds of talent scouts from around the country. This year's performanceincludes recognizable tunes, along with some of the newest songs from the stage.

This program is the showcase for the New York talent scouts, agents and producers, thatthe seniors are performing in NYC.. Here’s a link to the website for LAST YEAR’Sshowcase - this will give you a little better idea about what you’re in for:

http://www.bwmtshowcase.com/

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Click here for Plain Dealer article "Baldwin Wallace University's Victoria Bussert hasmolded talent, lighted the way for Broadway-bound actors"

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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

Wednesday, April 6 IN2ATIVE 7 PM $10.CIM Graduates, and Avant Garde Duo Kimberly Zaleski-Flute, & Trevor Kazarian-Cello, mix genresincluding classical, jazz, beat box, and more, with original compositions, and contemporaryimprovisational forms. Adventurous new music Live at Nighttown!

Thursday, April 7 John McCutcheon 8 PM $30.Singer/Songwriter & Folk Music Legend returns to Nighttown! Back by popular demand!

Friday, April 8 Tony Cuda's Jazz Cats 8:30 PM $10.North Coast Electric Bassist leads All-Star Fusion Band! Featuring: Tony Cuda - Bass/Composer; Dan Maier - Keyboards; Dave Kasper - Sax; Chris Cuda - Guitar;Carlos Kincaid - Drums

Saturday, April 9 Ralph Peterson Trio featuring The Curtis Brothers 8:30 PM $20.Master Drummer, leads cutting edge Trio! Featuring: Ralph Peterson-Drums, Zaccai Curtis-Piano, &Luques Curtis-Acoustic Bass. Featuring music from their new release "TriAngular III" on Onyx Music & Truth Revolution Records.

Sunday, April 10 Cleveland Cello Quartet 7 PM $10.All Things Cello! Playing a Genre Bending Fusion of Classical, Jazz, & Pop.Featuring CIM Graduates: Anna Hurt, Carlyn Kessler, Sophie Benn, & Eva Ribchinsky.

Wednesday, April 13 Marilyn Cordial Mincer 7 PM $10.North Coast Jazz Vocalist returns to Nighttown with All-Star Group! Featuring: Marilyn Cordial Mincer-vocals, Dan Maier-piano, Dallas Coffey-bass, & Bill Ransom-drums.

Friday, April 15 Sam Hooper 8:30 PM $10.North Coast Guitarist returns to Nighttown with All-Star Band!Featuring: - Sam Hooper - guitar/vocals- Sakait Baksar - keyboards/vocals- Jeff Rice - sax/harmonica/keyboards/vocals- Derrick James - bass/vocals- Jim Wall - drums

Saturday, April 16 Joyce Moreno & Kenny Werner 8:30 PM $25.Legendary Brazilian Vocalist and Composer, Joyce Moreno teams up with Dynamic American PianistKenny Werner for intimate Duo Performance at Nighttown!Playing music from their brand new CD "Poesia" on Pirouet Records.

Sunday, April 17 An Evening with the Saxophone 7 PM $15. Celebration of Major NE Ohio Sax Players with All-Star Lineup featuring: Johnny Cochran-sax, Chris Coles-sax, Drene Ivy-Piano & Musical Director, Louis Hohl-Flute, Ray DeForest-bass, & Sunny Tabler-drums. A Jazz Elexir Concert Series Show. Presented in Association with Quad City Productions.

Wednesday, April 20 Drew Shultz Funk Machine 7 PM $10.Classic R & B and More from Drummer and Native Cleveland and his NYC Band:Featuring: Drew Schultz-drumsChris Ams-vocalsEmilio Tostado-guitarJohn Guari-keyboardsJent LaPalm-bass

Thursday, April 21 Marcus Johnson 8 PM $20.Dynamic Contemporary Jazz Keyboard wizard from Washington D.C. makes his Cleveland debut at

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Friday, April 22 Songwriters in the Round 8:30 PM $10.Singer Songwriters share their music and Tell Stories Live at Nighttown! On Nighttown's intimateStephen's Green patio stage!Featuring: Rick Szekelyi, Amanda Walsh, Matt Harmon, & Kate Kooser.

Saturday, April 23 Phillip 'Doc' Martin 8:30 PM $25.Contemporary Jazz Saxophonist from Washington DC and his band return to Nighttown!

Wednesday, April 27 Javon Jackson 7 PM $20.Dynamic Jazz Saxophonist returns to Nighttown! Presented in association with Tri-C Jazz Festival. Lineup TBA.Featuring:Javon Jackson – Tenor SaxWillie Jones, III – DrumsJeremy Manasia – PianoDavid Williams- Bass

Thursday, April 28 Chuchito Valdes Quintet featuring Mitch Frohman 8 PM $25.From Cuba! Piano Virtuoso and his group return to Nighttown!Featuring:Chuchito Valdes-piano & leaderMitch Frohman-sax & fluteSammy DeLeon-timbalesJose "Cheito" Hernandez-bassRafael Guzman-congas

Friday, April 29 Tom Chapin 8:30 PM $25.Legendary Singer/Songwriter returns to Nighttown!

Saturday, April 30 The Numbers Band (15-60-75) 8:30 PM $10.From Kent, Ohio! Celebrating their 45th Year! Northeast Ohio Jazz, Blues, & Rock Legends hit the Stageat Nighttown!Featuring: Bob Kidney-guitar & vocals, Jack Kidney-harmonica, sax, keys, & vocals, Terry Hynde-sax, BillWatson-bass, & Frank Casamento-drums.

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