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Jamison Ross $20.00 Tuesday 6/07 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Drummer, Vocalist & Blue Note Recording Artist & his Groupmake their Cleveland Debut at Nighttown. Winner of theThelonious Monk Competition in 2012!Refreshing and invigorating, Jamison Ross is the epitome of soul. A composer,arranger, vocalist and drummer, Jamison combines his gifts to present a uniqueoffering to the world of Jazz. His Grammy-nominated debut release, Jamison, takeslisteners on a musical journey that unifies his drumming abilities and vocal gifting.

Jamison’s passion for music was realized while growing up in his grandfather’schurch, where he learned how to present music with honest intent. A native ofJacksonville, FL, Jamison began his study of Jazz as a high school student atDouglas Anderson School of the Arts. Jamison gained worldwide acclaim as afeatured musician in the Tribeca Film Festival winning documentary CHOPS; a filmthat followed the school’s jazz ensemble as they prepare and perform in therenowned Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Essentially Ellington Festival competition.

As a Jazz Studies student at Florida State University (B.S. Jazz Studies; B.M. MusicIndustry), Jamison was selected to participate in the Betty Carter Jazz AheadResidency Program at the Kennedy Center in 2009. While there, Grammy-winningsongwriter and vocalist, Carmen Lundy took notice of Jamison and asked him tojoin her band. Through Lundy, he has toured the world and played some of thenations most historic venues.

Ross went on to further his education at the University of New Orleans where heearned a Master of Music degree. In 2012, Jamison won the Thelonius MonkInternational Jazz Competition for drums, the most prestigious award for jazzartists. Since then, Jamison has gained acclaim within the genre through hiscollaboration with, Wes Anderson, Jon Batiste, Henry Butler, Billy Childs, Dr. John,Jimmy Heath, Ramsey Lewis, Ellis Marsalis, Wynton Marsalis, Christian McBride,Marcus Roberts, Patrice Rushen, Cecile McLorin Salvant and Snarky Puppy.

Jamison’s artistry, interpreted through his profound knowledge of jazz, is an honestand organic expression of humanity. It is true to him, it is Jamison.

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Vladimir Cetkar $20.00 Thursday 6/09 8:00 pm Buy Tickets

From Macedonia! International Guitar phenomena Vladimir Cetkar and his 7piece group combine Jazz, Soul, & Pop.

With his passion, energy and diverse musical persona, Vladimir Cetkar's hallmarkis his ability to seamlessly combine his many talents as a guitarist, vocalist,arranger, composer and producer of the highest order.The evident musical influences may transport you back in time to the musical erawhen bands like Chic and Earth Wind and Fire ruled the musical cosmos. But

when bands like Chic and Earth Wind and Fire ruled the musical cosmos. ButVladimir's new sound, original music expression, and contemporary productionreturn you to the present, and portend a strong future for this genre of music.

Essentially, Vladimir Cetkar's latest release can be described as his original musiccocktail, incorporating a pristine distillate of the Jazz, Pop, Soul and Disco sounds ofthe late 70's and early 80's, along with a hint of what's to come.

Critics recognize Cetkar's unique sound and passion, and have drawn manyflattering comparisons: George Benson's guitar playing; Quincy Jones' and MauroMalavasi's arrangement and production acumen; Earth Wind and Fire's vocals;and Jamiroquai's grooves.

'Macedonian guitarist Vladimir ?etkar's mélange of jazz, funk, and soul is fleet,uninhibited, and original. If theoccasional high strings and up-tempo funk evoke disco, then ?etkar's emotive, earnestvoice makes appeals intended for only the smoothest of jazz gods.' - PATCH MEDIA

'Vladimir Cetkar's shirtless beachside promo photos tell you all you need to know: ThisMacedonian soul man mashes disco and fusion into luxurious pop concoctions. ThinkGeorge Michael fronting Steely Dan in a cocktail bar.' - TIME OUT NYC

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Jay Leonhart Duow/Tomoko Ohno$20.00 Friday 6/10 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Saturday 6/11 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Virtuoso bassist, and Master Storyteller, Jay Leonhart leads Duowith Pianist Tomoko Ohno in exciting weekend on Nighttown'sStage!Jay Leonhart has been recognized as a very accomplished bass player for a longtime now. He has been named the Outstanding Bassist In the Recording Industrythree times and is always mentioned when the discussion turns to the outstanding .At age thirteen, while playing banjo with his brother in a dixieland band inBaltimore, Jay watched and listened to the bass player and knew that the bass wasthe instrument he would play forever.

Since that time Jay has been privileged to play with the likes of Judy Garland, DukeEllington, Thad Jones, Buddy Rich, Jim Hall, Peggy Lee, Mel Torme, MarianMcPartland, Kenny Barron, Sting,m James Taylor, Papa Joe Jones, Roy Eldridge, JimHall, Louie Bellson, Dick Hyman, Luciano Pavoratti, and many more.

Over the years, Jay Leonhart has been writing and singing his own veryindividualistic songs about his life as a bass player. He now performs his musicworldwide to very receptive audiences.

Jay now appears primarily with his trio, which plays regularly at Birdland in NewYork, when not gainfully employed elsewhere.

Tomoko Ohno, born in Tokyo, began piano studies at the age of 4. As a teenager,she began playing professionally in the Tokyo area jazz scene. After graduatingfrom Rikkyo University in Law and Politics, Miss Ohno moved to the United Statesand entered the Jazz Studies Program at William Paterson University in New Jersey,where she studied with Harold Mabern and Rufus Reid. During this time she hadthe opportunity to perform with such artists as Jerome Richardson, WyntonMarsalis, Benny Golson and Joe Henderson. A recipient of the Student Award ofOutstanding Performance and a member of the Dean’s List, Miss Ohno graduatedwith a B.A. in Jazz Studies.

She has performed at Lincoln Center, Weill Recital Hall of Carnegie Hall, The BlueNote, Sweet Basil and The Lenox Lounge in Harlem, in addition to appearing onlive radio broadcasts by WBGO and WNYC, and ABC TV's Good Morning America. She has performed and/or recorded with Slide Hampton, Claudio Roditi, JamesSpaulding, Rufus Reid, The John Lee Quartet, The Dizzy Gillespie Alumni Big Bandand Sherry Maricle and the Diva Jazz Orchestra, as well as working as a sidemusician with such diverse musical ensembles as the Harlem Spiritual Ensembleand The Spirit of Life Ensemble.

Miss Ohno also leads her own group, and has released three CDs on the Japan-

Miss Ohno also leads her own group, and has released three CDs on the Japan-based Tokuma label. In 1997 her first album, “Powder Blue” was released, and in1999 her second album, “Affirmation” was released, followed in 2000 by the album"Natural Woman." Her album "Shadows of Spring" (recorded in Argentina) wasreleased by MDR Records in 2005. Her latest album "Tomoko Ohno in BuenosAires" was also released by MDR Records in 2007. Her new album is scheduled tobe released in 2011 spring.

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2016: A Political RaceODDyssey$15.00 Monday 6/13 7:30 pm Buy Tickets

Election Madness? Bad Reality Show? Or Science Friction?Need a good laugh? Cleveland’s answer to The Capitol Steps is coming toNighttown!

Cleveland Cabaret Project’s, 2016: A Political Race ODDyssey, a politicallyincorrect and satiric revue is the perfect antidote.

2016: A Political Race ODDyssey will appear five Mondays on the intimateNighttown stage (May 9, May 23, June 13, June 27 and July 11).

As the Republican National Convention puts Cleveland in the spotlight, this timely,fun revue will always be a little different each time (just like Cleveland's weather). You'll never know what to expect – and you'll want to see them all!

2016: A Political Race ODDyssey features: Audrey Audette, Sean Cahill, Rob Gibb,Carla Petroski, Tina Stump and Lora Workman. Also in the cast are Sheila Heymanand Marc Moritz, whose names you may recognize from the days of Giant PortionsImprov that was a huge success in Cleveland during the late 80s and early 90s.Tom Bonezzi is Music Director.

2016: A Political Race ODDyssey is a production of Cleveland Cabaret Project(CCP), whose goal is to promote awareness an advancement of cabaretperformance as an art form in and around the Greater Cleveland area.

Lora Workman is founder and artistic director of CCP, which she created with Charles Eversole,Artistic Director of Cleveland’s Own Singing Angels. Lora is a graduate of Baldwin WallaceUniversity’s Conservatory of Music. She studied cabaret in Italy, New York and was a semi-finalistin the 2003 San Francisco Cabaret competition. She was also selected to participate in the 2007Cabaret Conference Yale, which she worked with Tony Nominee® Tovah Feldshuh, Jason Graae,Julie Wilson and Alex Rybeck.

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Stu Hamm$20.00 Tuesday 6/14 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Special Solo Show with Electric Bass Master Stu Hamm Live atNighttown!Through his innovative work as a solo artist and his contributions as a sideman toJoe Satriani and Steve Vai, Stuart Hamm has firmly established himself as one ofthe most influential electric bassists of the past half-century. Extending the non-traditional function of the electric bass previously revolutionized by Jaco Pastoriusand Stanley Clarke in the 1970s, Hamm helped to reshape the contemporaryconcept of the bass guitar as an unaccompanied instrument with the utilization ofpolyphonic, two-handed tapping, slapping and popping techniques, chords, andharmonics.

Hamm has released six critically acclaimed studio recordings and has enjoyedrecording and touring stints with guitar icons Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Greg Howe,Carl Verheyen and Frank Gambale. Hamm has received an extensive list ofaccolades such as being voted "Best Jazz Bassist" and "Best Rock Bassist" multipletimes in magazine polls conducted by several major print publications worldwide.

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Bloomsday $0.00 Thursday 6/16 10:00 am Buy Tickets

Celebrate Bloomsday like only Nighttown can do it. Join for a little bit or thewhole days reading from front to back of the famous book "Ulysses". All areinvited including readers, writers, scholars and drunkards. Hosted by BillKennedy.

The place to celebrate Bloomsday is Nighttown! Readings from James Joyce's epicbook "Ulysses" all day!!

Readers, writers and drunkards are all welcome.

Hosted by Bill Kennedy.

You don't want to miss this annual event.

Come for an hour, two hours or the whole day!! It's historical (andsometimes hysterical)!!

Tony Moncaco / FareedHaque Organ Trio$20.00 Friday 6/17 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Master of the Hammond B-3 Organ Tony Monaco fromColumbus, Ohio, teams up with dynamic Chicago guitaristFareed Haque for big night at Nighttown.With Greg Fundas-drums.Tony MonacoCelebrated Hammond B-3 Jazz Organ wizard Tony Monaco began his keyboard lifeat age eight, on the accordion. When he was twelve, his destiny as a jazz organistwas sealed when he first heard Jimmy Smith. An enthusiastic student, Tony beganworking in Jazz clubs as a teenager in his native Columbus, Ohio, guided by localorgan gurus Hank Marr and Don Patterson. For further inspiration, he studiouslyabsorbed the mastery of Jimmy McGriff, Richard "Groove" Holmes, CharlesEarland, Jack McDuff, and Dr. Lonnie Smith. All would play a role in thedevelopment of his musical palette.

In April 2000, Tony met fellow jazz organist Joey DeFrancesco, who offered toproduce a debut CD for him. This collaboration resulted in the critically acclaimed"Burnin Grooves”. The international success of the recording served as the catalystfor regional and national tours.This success was followed by five more releases forSummit Records that received critical acclaim and significant sales, charting in theJazzweek Top 10.

As Tony’s reputation has grown, he has been blessed to play with some of greatestmusicians in jazz, including several years touring with Pat Martino, as well as MelLewis, Lewis Nash, Red Holloway, Plas Johnson, Sonny Fortune, Jon Faddis, AdamNussbaum, Bruce Forman, Harvey Mason, and more..

Presently, Tony maintains the busiest world touring schedule imaginable, includingfestival appearances in Australia, Indonesia, Japan, Germany, Italy, Scotland,Holland and Spain, as well as Canada and the US.

Fareed HaqueMoving easily between jazz and classical guitar, Guitar virtuoso Fareed Haque hasworked with prominent artists including Paquito D’rivera, Dave Holland, Sting, JoeHenderson, Joe Zawinul, Cassandra Wilson, Kurt Elling, Lester Bowie, ArturoSandoval, Medeski, Martin and Wood, Kahil el Zabar, Defunckt, Ramsey Lewis,Nigel Kennedy, Edgar Meyer, Robert Conant, Stephen Stubbs, Frank Bungarten,members of the Vermeer Quartet and many symphony orchestras in the U.S. andabroad. He has performed all of the major guitar concertos, is an activetranscriber of baroque as well as South American music and has had numerousmodern works dedicated to him.

Fareed has released nine recordings as a leader:

Born in 1963 to Pakistani father and Chilean mother, extensive travels, especiallylong stays in Spain, France, Iran, Pakistan, and Chile, exposed Haque to differentmusics from a very early age. this natural eclecticism has become the hallmark ofFareed’s music.

In 2001 Fareed co-founded the jam super-group Garaj Mahal, joined GeorgeBrooks’ group Summit, featuring Zakir Hussein and Steve Smith and continues torecord and tour with the Fareed Haque Group.

Don't miss this exciting trio with Fareed Haque on guitar and Tony Monaco on theB3 organ.

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Jessica Lee Trio$10.00 Saturday 6/18 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Jazz Vocalist from Pittsburgh, Pa. makes her Cleveland debut at Nighttown! Featuring: Mark Strickland-guitar, & George Jones-percussion.

Jessica Lee is an American jazz & blues vocalist, songwriter (ASCAP) and recordingartist, born in Manassas, VA. Lee’s vocals reflect the influence of classic jazz, blues,rhythm & blues and gospel, but always with a heavy emphasis on the blues. Hermusical motto is to study and perform “something old, something new, somethingborrowed . . . but always blue.”

Lee performs at jazz and blues clubs, music festivals, charitable and privateevents, universities and concert halls throughout the U.S. She has performed atlegendary clubs such as Antone’s in Austin, Texas and is featured frequently atmajor charitable events. For example, Jessica was the featured jazz & blues singerto perform a live, nationally-broadcasted concert benefiting the Make-a-Wish-Foundation from the WQED TV Studios in Pittsburgh and has also been a featuredsinger for the Susan B. Komen Race for the Cure and other major charity events. In2011-12, record label EQ Music selected three of Jessica’s recorded songs from her“Bluebird Fly” album for inclusion in three compilation albums, including two intheir “Greatest Audiophile Voices” album series and one in “The Best Pop Jazz”album for international distribution. Since then, EQ Music has selected four more ofLee’s recorded songs to feature on four new international vocal compilation CDs,including “When Blues Meets Jazz,” and represents her solo albums internationally.

Also a social entrepreneur and educator, Lee has focused much of herentrepreneurial energy on several high-profile initiatives in collaboration with thenonprofit Pittsburgh Gateways Corporation, including co-founding the America’sArts & Music Crossroads Center which connects professional artists and musicianswith underprivileged youth for creativity and career coaching; co-founding a jazzand American music camp series for at-risk youth with the Afro American MusicInstitute’s James Johnson, Ph.D. and trumpeter/educator Sean Jones; the savingand renovation of the legendary Crawford Grill jazz club in Pittsburgh’s historic HillDistrict with Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris and a team of socialinvestors; and various other educational, career and entrepreneurial ventureswhich are designed to “pass on” the American Music and creative art forms to thenext generation, with a special emphasis on serving youth in at-risk situations andcommunities.

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Eddie Baccus Sr. /Eddie Baccus Jr.Quintet$15.00 Sunday 6/19 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Soul Jazz on Fathers Day with legendary Cleveland Jazz Fatherand Son combination live at Nighttown!

Featuring: Eddie Baccus Sr.-Hammond B-3 Organ; Eddie Baccus

Featuring: Eddie Baccus Sr.-Hammond B-3 Organ; Eddie BaccusJr.-Sax; Cecil Rucker-Vibes; Billy Artis-Guitar; Perry Williams III-DrumsOne of the senior statesman of the Cleveland Jazz Scene, organist Eddie BaccusSr. has set the standard locally since the early 1960's. Like the late great JimmySmith, Baccus is a virtuoso on the Hammond B-3, equally adept at soul jazz andbebop. In many ways Eddie Baccus Sr. has been to the jazz scene what the lateRobert Jr. Lockwood was to the local blues scene; he has been a leader, mentor,and the soul of the community for many years.

Early on his talent was evident as he was linked with another jazz legend,saxophonist Roland Kirk. Baccus and Kirk were schoolmates at the Ohio School ofthe Blind and their sessions together in the old Euclid and 105th area are the stuffof local legends. Kirk would go on to national acclaim before his untimely death inthe late 70's. Baccus stayed close to home and it has been our good fortune.

Eddie Baccus Sr. has been the bedrock of the Cleveland jazz scene and hisinfluence on fans and musicians alike has been invaluable. After 15 years of recording and touring with famed urban jazz ensemble Pieces ofa Dream, saxophonist Eddie Baccus, Jr. stepped out on a lush, soulful and funkyJourney To Love, his independent debut demo to promote him for upcomingshows. Though it has been extraordinarily well received, Baccus is excited about aremixed and remastered version of the collection, which also features three newsongs. The Cleveland born and raised, Virginia based artist will be releasing therevamped version as part of a package with his soon to be released follow-upalbum whose title perfectly reflects Baccus’ life and career as he reflects on thelast 20 years and looks forward to the future: Living The Dream.

Baccus is currently putting the finishing touches on the new album, which willfeature jazz greats like keyboardist Russell Ferrante of the Yellowjackets, fellowsaxmen Eric Marienthal and Elan Trotman, blues guitarist Robben Ford and aspecial guest appearance by Baccus’ father, organist Eddie Baccus, Sr

Like his hero Grover, Baccus switches artfully between soprano, alto and tenor,and on Living the Dream is also playing baritone sax and EWI. Since leaving Piecesof a Dream, he has been recording and performing live with his band Straight tothe Point, a powerful group of musicians who live in the Beltway region (Marylandand Northern Virginia) .

Joining Eddie Sr. and Eddie Jr. for their appearance at Nighttown will be an All-StarCleveland lineup. They are Cecil Rucker on the Vibes. Eddie Sr. has frequentlyappeared with Cecil's group Good Vibes. Billy Artis is on guitar. Many willremember Billy from his days backing the late great Bill Doggett at the Theatricalin downtown Cleveland. Perry Williams III is on drums. Perry is a veteran on thesoul jazz circuit and has worked with Eddie Sr. and Cecil extensively. And on vocalsis Ron Davis.

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Barbara Rosene$20.00 Wednesday 6/22 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

From NYC & Cleveland. Vocalist from the Harry James Orchestra sings JazzStandards, Vintage Jazz, and More. With Tom Roberts on piano.

Barbara Rosene has built an unequalled reputation for interpreting the greatmusic of the 1920s and 30s and 40s. She is a passionate vocalist whoseinterpretations uncover the richness of jazz classics through the subtle, skilleddelivery of one truly in love with the genre she sings.

Rosene gives voice to songs in ways that are both gracefully provocative andwarmly welcoming. Few singers have her feel for classic material, from all eras ofJazz, interpreting the music with not only a full understanding and love of theoriginal time period but with the rare ability to make the material sound fresh andemotionally relevant today.

emotionally relevant today.

In her established career she has shared stages with jazz icons, performinginternationally with The Harry James Orchestra, Vince Giordano and TheNighthawks, the late Les Paul at New York’s Iridium Jazz Club, The Woody AllenBand, at The Carlyle Hotel, as well as directing her own New Yorkers, and as guestartist with orchestras and in festivals across the world. She has played such venuesas The Iridium, Lincoln Center’s Rose Hall, The Montreal Jazz Festival, Nighttown(Cleveland), Blues Alley (DC), The Arizona Music Festival, Jazz Amarinois, and TheHotel Villa Flori, Lake Como.

Will Friedwald, author of Jazz Singing and Sinatra! has written: “No one evokesmore vividly the music of the great singers of the 1920s than Barbara Rosene.”

Barbara’s CDs include releases on the Blues Back, Arbor’s and Azica labels.

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Metro Jazz Voices$15.00 Friday 6/24 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

From Detroit! All-Star Vocal Quartet with Trio Live onNighttown Stage!

Featuring: Carl Cafagna-tenor voice, sax, flute, & clarinet, MeriSlaven-soprano & alto voice, Trish Shandor-soprano & altovoice, Jordan Schug-baritone voice, & cello, Scott Gwinnell-piano,Shannon Wade-acoustic & electric bass, & Stephen Boegehold-drums.Detroit Music Award-winning METRO JAZZ VOICES have been called "Detroit'sanswer to Manhattan Transfer," and are "one of Michigan's best and mostambitious Vocal ensembles," according to allmusic.com. They straddle the linebetween finger-popping American Songbook classics and jaw-dropping modernJazz Vocalese with elegance and aplomb.

Having spent much of 2014 and 2015 recording their new album, "Wingin' It," MJVis poised to take the world of 4-part harmony singing by storm. "Wingin' It," whichfeatures a guest appearance by superstar saxophonist Richie Cole, and SymphonyOrchestra and Big Band accompaniment, has been called "beyond Fantastic" byBill Barnes of jazz.com, and "a superior effort that deserves a hearing" by MarkDeming of allmusic.com. "Wingin' It" also features brand new lyrics to 5 previouslyinstrumental Jazz tunes, including recorded improvised solos by jazz masters likeCharlie Parker and Miles Davis. Backed by the superb SCOTT GWINNELL TRIO(including multi-Detroit Music Award winning pianist Scott Gwinnell), METRO JAZZVOICES is a delight to fans of the familiar and the adventurous, and offer a uniqueand colorful update of both the Great American Songbook and Jazz Vocalese.

The Voices are Meri Slaven (soprano/alto), Trish Shandor (soprano/alto), CarlCafagna (tenor) and Jordan Schug (baritone); Cafagna also plays saxophone andflute.

MJV's debut appearance at Nighttown will also feature Cleveland bassistextraordinaire KIP REED, who will play bass with the group. Their new CD, "Wingin'It" will be available for sale during the show.

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2016: A Political RaceODDyssey$15.00 Monday 6/27 7:30 pm Buy Tickets

Election Madness? Bad Reality Show? Or Science Friction?Need a good laugh? Cleveland’s answer to The Capitol Steps is coming toNighttown!

Cleveland Cabaret Project’s, 2016: A Political Race ODDyssey, a politicallyincorrect and satiric revue is the perfect antidote.

2016: A Political Race ODDyssey will appear five Mondays on the intimateNighttown stage (May 9, May 23, June 13, June 27 and July 11).

As the Republican National Convention puts Cleveland in the spotlight, this timely,fun revue will always be a little different each time (just like Cleveland's weather). You'll never know what to expect – and you'll want to see them all!

2016: A Political Race ODDyssey features: Audrey Audette, Sean Cahill, Rob Gibb,Carla Petroski, Tina Stump and Lora Workman. Also in the cast are Sheila Heymanand Marc Moritz, whose names you may recognize from the days of Giant PortionsImprov that was a huge success in Cleveland during the late 80s and early 90s.Tom Bonezzi is Music Director.

2016: A Political Race ODDyssey is a production of Cleveland Cabaret Project(CCP), whose goal is to promote awareness an advancement of cabaretperformance as an art form in and around the Greater Cleveland area.

Lora Workman is founder and artistic director of CCP, which she created with Charles Eversole,Artistic Director of Cleveland’s Own Singing Angels. Lora is a graduate of Baldwin WallaceUniversity’s Conservatory of Music. She studied cabaret in Italy, New York and was a semi-finalistin the 2003 San Francisco Cabaret competition. She was also selected to participate in the 2007Cabaret Conference Yale, which she worked with Tony Nominee® Tovah Feldshuh, Jason Graae,Julie Wilson and Alex Rybeck.

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Mike Phillips $20.00 Tuesday 6/28 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Dynamic Contemporary Jazz Saxophonist and Hidden BeachRecording Artist live at Nighttown!

Featuring: Mike Phillips-Sax, Robert Hubbard-Drums, Jon Jones-Bass, & TBA-Keyboards.The emergence of saxophonist Mike Phillips marks the beginning of a new, exciting

The emergence of saxophonist Mike Phillips marks the beginning of a new, excitingchapter in the jazz music scene. A rare combination of youthful exuberance andseasoned craftsmanship, Mike is poised to take his position among the leaders inhis field.

Mike began his musical odyssey at the age of five in his native Mt. Vernon, NY.After experimenting with an assortment of instruments including acoustic andelectric bass, violin, piano, French horn and trumpet, he focused on the saxophonebecause it was the vehicle best suited to express his creative passion.

In the summer of 1993, Mike made his presence felt on the music scene with hisnow legendary debut performance at the well-known New York City jazz & R&Bspot, Wilson's. Invited there by a friend who was playing keyboards with the houseband, Mike literally walked on stage and, much to the surprise of the band leader,began to blow before anyone asked him to sit in. The looks of bewildermentquickly turned to smiles and the rest, as they say, is history.

Mike has been a regular there ever since, performing with such artists asBabyface, Rachelle Farrell, Brian McKnight, Boyz II Men, and the artist formerlyknown as Prince. He has also showcased his extraordinary talent via performancesthroughout the US and abroad, touring with such notables as Teddy Riley &Blackstreet, Jonathan Butler, Simply Red, Wayman Tisdale, Kenny Lattimore andthe incomparable Stevie Wonder.

In 1996, Mike was invited to perform at President Clinton's Inaugural Gala held atThe Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. Other milestone events include the 80thBirthday Celebration for President Nelson Mandela in South Africa, a Superbowlappearance with Stevie Wonder, and the Billboard Music Awards. Mike's televisioncredits include Saturday Night Live, The David Letterman Show, BET On Jazz, BETSound Stage, and The Tonight Show.

Mike’s artistry exceeds category, as shown by his recording sessions with anassortment of diverse performers including the late rapper Notorious B.I.G., megamovie star and recording artist Will Smith, vocalist Mariah Carey, and the gospelensemble Anointed.

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Cyrille Aimée$30.00 Thursday 6/30 7:00 pm Buy Tickets 9:00 pm Buy Tickets

Dynamic French Vocalist, and Mack Avenue Recording Artist,with Her Six Piece Group back at Nighttown for two big shows! Vocalist Cyrille Aimée was primarily raised in France by a French father andDominican mother. As a curious child in Samois-sur-Seine, she would sneak out ofher bedroom window to wander into the nearby gypsy encampments filled withthose attending the annual Django Reinhardt Festival.

She quickly fell in love with gypsy music and way of life; years later she would singon street corners with friends while traveling across Europe. While in the midst ofone such odyssey, she found herself at the Montreux Jazz Festival, where she wonfirst prize in the vocal competition - which included the financing of her first self-produced album.

When Aimée audtioned for the Star Academy (a kind of French American Idol),she became a finalist. Informed she would have to sing only what she was told, hergypsy spirit rebelled—and in what was a cause célèbre she walked from thecompetition.

She now happily tours the world with her band as well as in a duo setting withBrazilian guitarist Diego Figueiredo. Aimée's talents also recently caught theattention of Stephen Sondheim, who cast her in an Encores Special Presentation atNew York City's City Center in November 2013.

The New York Times referred to Aimée's major label debut in August 2014, as "abravura turn, presented with a smile."

bravura turn, presented with a smile."

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New West Guitar Trio $20.00 Friday 7/08 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Guitar Masters from Southern California in return to Nighttown!Featuring: Perry Smith, John Storie, & Jeffrey Stein.

Pat Martino Organ Trio $40.00 Sunday 7/10 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Legendary Guitarist and High Note Recording Artist leadsDynamic Organ Trio!Featuring: Pat Martino-Guitar, Pat Bianchi-Hammond B-3 Organ,& Carmen Intorre-Drums.Pat began playing professionally in 1961. He has performed with a wide variety ofartists including Sonny Stitt, Gene Ammons, Richard Groove Holmes, John Handy,Bobby Hutcherson, Chick Corea, Jack McDuff, Don Patterson, Stanley Clark, EricKloss, Trudy Pitts, Willis Jackson, Lloyd Price, Woody Herman, Chuck Israels, CharlesEarland, Barry Miles and Joe Pesci. Since 1967, Pat has been touring as a leader.

He has been a Recording Artist for Vanguard, Prestige, Warner Brothers, Muse,Columbia, King, Paddlewheel, Evidence, Sony, 32 Jazz, High Note, Milestone,Polydor, Concord, Fantasy, House of Blues, Mythos, Mainstream, Cobblestone,Atlantic and, most currently, Blue Note Records.

Today, Martino lives in Philadelphia again and continues to grow as a musician. Asthe New York Times noted, "Mr. Martino is back and he is plotting new musicaldirec tions, adding more layers to his myth." His experiments with guitarsynthesizers, (begun during his rehabilitation) are taking him in the direction oforchestral arra ngements and they promise groundbreaking possibilities.Musicians flock to his door for lessons, and he offers not only the benefits of hismusical knowledge, but als o the philosophical insights of a man who has facedand overcome enormous obstacles. "The guitar is of no great importance to me,"he muses. "The people it brings to me are what matter. They are what I'mextremely grateful for, because they are alive. The guitar is just an apparatus."

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2016: A Political RaceODDyssey$15.00 Monday 7/11 7:30 pm Buy Tickets

Election Madness? Bad Reality Show? Or Science Friction?Need a good laugh? Cleveland’s answer to The Capitol Steps is coming toNighttown!

Cleveland Cabaret Project’s, 2016: A Political Race ODDyssey, a politicallyincorrect and satiric revue is the perfect antidote.

2016: A Political Race ODDyssey will appear five Mondays on the intimateNighttown stage (May 9, May 23, June 13, June 27 and July 11).

As the Republican National Convention puts Cleveland in the spotlight, this timely,fun revue will always be a little different each time (just like Cleveland's weather). You'll never know what to expect – and you'll want to see them all!

2016: A Political Race ODDyssey features: Audrey Audette, Sean Cahill, Rob Gibb,Carla Petroski, Tina Stump and Lora Workman. Also in the cast are Sheila Heymanand Marc Moritz, whose names you may recognize from the days of Giant PortionsImprov that was a huge success in Cleveland during the late 80s and early 90s.Tom Bonezzi is Music Director.

2016: A Political Race ODDyssey is a production of Cleveland Cabaret Project(CCP), whose goal is to promote awareness an advancement of cabaretperformance as an art form in and around the Greater Cleveland area.

Lora Workman is founder and artistic director of CCP, which she created with Charles Eversole,Artistic Director of Cleveland’s Own Singing Angels. Lora is a graduate of Baldwin WallaceUniversity’s Conservatory of Music. She studied cabaret in Italy, New York and was a semi-finalistin the 2003 San Francisco Cabaret competition. She was also selected to participate in the 2007Cabaret Conference Yale, which she worked with Tony Nominee® Tovah Feldshuh, Jason Graae,Julie Wilson and Alex Rybeck.

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Josh Rzepka Quartet$15.00 Thursday 7/14 8:00 pm Buy Tickets

Exciting Young Trumpet Virtuoso, NE Ohio Native, now based in Chicago, backon the Nighttown Stage!Lineup TBA.

Justo Saborit & LatinSoul$15.00 Friday 7/15 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Latin Guitar Virtuoso and Band back at Nighttown!

Justo Saborit- A master of his instrument. He is a native of Havana, Cuba where hebegan his music studies. He has studied and performed various styles rangingfrom classical, blues, jazz, rock & R&B. Justo Saborit has created a sound that isvery refreshing and yet distinctive. The sound is a result of his love for theinstrument, a blend of the mastered styles of music, and his native roots makingthe sound complete. The latest CD “Rumbale” is a guitar masterpiece filled withexotic compositions that take you on a journey of the world. Along with Producerextraordinaire Taso Hliatzos, Justo has created some of his best work.

From Havana to the unearthly paradise of Andalucia this music will fill your heartwith passion. “I believe a record should be well rounded and filled with great musicfrom start to finish” says Justo who believes each song should stand on its own.Producer Taso Hliatzos comments that this disc was without a doubt the most funto make. Spicy compositions like Andaluz, Sangria, Rumbale and Tequila Rain helpto keep a nice balance of energy throughout the disc while leaving enough roomfor softer Latin flavored compositions that will touch your heart such as MorningGloria, Natalia & Corazon de Rosette.

Justo gained notoriety in 2008 as host of the very popular Latin Jazz/Latin soulRadio program on 107.3 The Wave of out Cleveland, Ohio which he hosted for 2years. Shortly thereafter he had the opportunity to perform with some well knownartists from the world of Jazz, such as Kirk Whalum, Gerald Albright, Roy Ayers andHiroshima. “Performing in front of a live audience is the most rewarding part of thebusiness” says Justo.

With four records to his credit and a live show that is sure to win over audiencesevery time the future has never looked better.

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Nan O'Malley w/Dan Maier Trio$10.00 Sunday 7/17 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Jazz Vocalist Nan O'Malley in a special Tribute to Peggy Lee.Featuring the Dan Maier Trio.

A seasoned jazz, blues and folk singer, Nan O'Malley has fronted her own trios and quartets andthe Swingtime Big Band, performing at Nighttown, the Bop Stop, Fat Fish Blue, Sammy's in theFlats and Club Isabella to name just a few.

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Bill Heid Organ Trio$10.00 Wednesday 7/20 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Savant Recording Artists & Hammond B-3 Wizard from Pittsburgh/WashingtonDC lights up the Stage at Nighttown!

Featuring: Bill Heid-organ, Eric Souseff-guitar, & George Heid-drums.

Vanessa Rubin$30.00 Friday 7/22 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

World Class Vocalist and her Group hit the stage at Nighttown! Featuring PerryHughes on Guitar!

Endowed with the kind of liquid phrasing and sheer wisdom that comes from depthof experience on the jazz performance campaign trail, Vanessa Rubin is an ever-evolving classic singer in the making. The development of a true jazz singer is along-range prospect, laden with learning experiences that forge the voice into atrue instrument, rich with passion, deeply invested in living through life’s joys andperils; such is the journey of Vanessa Rubin, jazz singer extraordinaire. Capable ofemploying the gamut of emotions, the mature Ms. Rubin can range from whisperto shout in the blink of an eye; from honey-laden ballads purring like a kitten, to uptempo swinging and scatting like a fluent saxophone, 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 theNew York jazz community in the early 80s, under the guidance of suchgrandmasters as Barry Harris and Frank Foster, Rubin’s acceptance has beenuniversal. Instrumentalists have always been impressed by her way around asong, her willingness to flow with their muse, and her innate ability to swing thatmusic.

The list of great musicians who have graced her recordings and bandstands isquite impressive: Monty Alexander, Cecil Bridgewater, Kenny Burrell, Frank Foster,Billy Higgins, Etta Jones, Lewis Nash, Houston Person, Patience Higgins, DonBraden, Toots Thielemans, Steve Turre, Cedar Walton, Grover Washington, Jr., andJames Williams are just a few of the masters who’ve lent their skills to support Ms.Rubin’s artistry. More recently she has completed auspicious global tours withHerbie Hancock, the Woody Herman Orchestra, and the Jazz Crusaders.

Herbie Hancock, the Woody Herman Orchestra, and the Jazz Crusaders.

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John Pizzarelli Quartet $40.00 Wednesday 7/27 7:00 pm Buy Tickets 9:00 pm Buy Tickets

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Wed. & Thurs. July 27-28 John Pizzarelli Quartet 7 & 9 PM BothNights $40.Landmark Vocalist & Guitarist and his Quartet back by Popular Demand for TwoBig Nights!

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We give you the best package in town at a price that won't break thebank. And everything is included at no extra charge. Our experienceis as accommodating as our atmosphere. Private function spacesfrom 20 - 150. Valet parking available.

To book your party, call Brendan Ring directly at 216-952-9133

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For more information about the Yamaha C-7, The New Avant Grand Piano or any of the Yamaha pianos,

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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

Tuesday, June 7 Jamison Ross 7 PM $20.Drummer, Vocalist & Blue Note Recording Artist & his Group make their Cleveland Debut at Nighttown. Winner of the Thelonious Monk Competition in 2012!

Thursday, June 9 Vladimir Cetkar 8 PM $20.From Macedonia! International Guitar phenomena Vladimir Cetkar and his 7 piece group combine Jazz,Soul, & Pop.

Friday & Saturday, June 10 & 11 Jay Leonhart Duo w/Tomoko Ohno 8:30 PM Both Nights $20.Virtuoso bassist, and Master Storyteller,Jay Leonhart leads Duo with Pianist Tomoko Ohno in excitingweekend on Nighttown's Stage!

Monday, June 13 2016 A Race ODDyssey 7:30 PM $15.Musical & comedy take on the 2016 Campaign featuring several stars of musical theater and stage liveat Nighttown!Produced by The Cleveland Cabaret Project.

Tuesday, June 14 Stu Hamm 7 PM $20.Special Solo Show with Electric Bass Master Stu Hamm Live at Nighttown!

Friday, June 17 Tony Monaco/Fareed Haque Trio 8:30 PM $20.Master of the Hammond B-3 Organ Tony Monaco from Columbus, Ohio, teams up with dynamic Chicagoguitarist Fareed Haque for big night at Nighttown.With Greg Fundas-drums.

Saturday, June 18 Jessica Lee Trio 8:30 PM $10.Jazz Vocalist from Pittsburgh, Pa. makes her Cleveland debut at Nighttown! Featuring: Mark Strickland-guitar, & George Jones-percussion.

Sunday, June 19 Eddie Baccus Sr. / Eddie Baccus Jr. Quintet 7 PM $15.Soul Jazz on Fathers Day with legendary Cleveland Jazz Father and Son combination live at Nighttown!Featuring:Eddie Baccus Sr.-Hammond B-3 OrganEddie Baccus Jr.-SaxCecil Rucker-VibesBilly Artis-GuitarPerry Williams III-Drums

Wednesday, June 22 Barbara Rosene 7 PM $20.From NYC & Cleveland. Vocalist from the Harry James Orchestra sings Jazz Standards, Vintage Jazz, andMore. With Tom Roberts on piano.

Friday, June 24 Metro Jazz Voices 8:30 PM $15.From Detroit! All-Star Vocal Quartet with Trio Live on Nighttown Stage!Featuring: Carl Cafagna-tenor voice, sax, flute, & clarinet, Meri Slaven-soprano & alto voice, TrishShandor-soprano & alto voice, Jordan Schug-baritone voice, & cello, Scott Gwinnell-piano, Shannon Wade-acoustic & electric bass, & Stephen Boegehold-drums.

acoustic & electric bass, & Stephen Boegehold-drums.

Monday, June 27 2016 A Race ODDyssey 7:30 PM $15.Musical & comedy take on the 2016 Campaign featuring several stars of musical theater and stage liveat Nighttown!Produced by The Cleveland Cabaret Project.

Tuesday, June 28 Mike Phillips 7 PM $20.Dynamic Contemporary Jazz Saxophonist and Hidden Beach Recording Artist live at Nighttown!Featuring: Mike Phillips-Sax, Robert Hubbard-Drums, Jon Jones-Bass, & TBA-Keyboards.

Thursday, June 30 Cyrille Aimée 7 & 9 PM $30.Dynamic French Vocalist, and Mack Avenue Recording Artist, with Her Six Piece Group back at Nighttownfor two big shows!

Friday, July 8 New West Guitar Trio 8:30 PM $20.Guitar Masters from Southern California in return to Nighttown!Featuring: Perry Smith, John Storie, & Jeffrey Stein.

Sunday, July 10 Pat Martino Organ Trio 7 PM $40.Legendary Guitarist and High Note Recording Artist leads Dynamic Organ Trio!Featuring: Pat Martino-Guitar, Pat Bianchi-Hammond B-3 Organ, & Carmen Intorre-Drums.

Monday, July 11 2016: A Political Race ODDyssey 7:30 PM $15.Musical & comedy take on the 2016 Campaign featuring several stars of musical theater and stage liveat Nighttown!Produced by The Cleveland Cabaret Project.

Thursday, July 14 Josh Rzepka Quartet 8 PM $15.Exciting Young Trumpet Virtuoso, NE Ohio Native, now based in Chicago, back on the Nighttown Stage!Lineup TBA.

Friday, July 15 Justo Saborit & Latin Soul 8:30 PM $15.Latin Guitar Master & Band back at Nighttown!

Sunday, July 17 Nan O'Malley w/Dan Maier Trio 7 PM $10.Jazz Vocalist Nan O'Malley in a special Tribute to Peggy Lee.Featuring the Dan Maier Trio.

Wednesday, July 20 Bill Heid Organ Trio 7 PM $10.Savant Recording Artists & Hammond B-3 Wizard from Pittsburgh/Washington DC lights up the Stage atNighttown!Featuring: Bill Heid-organ, Eric Souseff-guitar, & George Heid-drums.

Friday, July 22 Vanessa Rubin 8:30 PM $30.World Class Vocalist and her Group hit the stage at Nighttown! Featuring Perry Hughes on Guitar!

Wed. & Thurs. July 27-28 John Pizzarelli Quartet 7 & 9 PM Both Nights $40.Landmark Vocalist & Guitarist and his Quartet back by Popular Demand for Two Big Nights!

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