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Five BIG Shows -- Blue Note recording artist Jose James, Brazilian guitarist Diego Figueiredo, CuDa, KrishNa, and CuDa and more....

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Five BIG Shows at Nighttown this Week

The week kicks off on Wednesday with the hot, hot, hot Blue Noterecording artist Jose James who makes his debut performance atNighttown and Cleveland. The New York Times says “sounds like theresult of the black-pop continuum, jazz and soul and hip-hop and R&B,slow-cooked for more than 50 years.” "Don't Miss" this smoking hotinnovative artist on the rise. 7PMhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLm5IVeip0c

Then on Thursday, one of the world's greatest guitarists, Diego Figueiredo, returns to the Nighttownstage to amaze us. Diego comes up all the way from Franca, Brazil. His blend of Brazilian bossa nova,jazz and classical is totally unique and simply mind-blowing. Another "Don't Miss" concert. 8PMhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vl6UO72p3VA

On Friday night, we're hosting a benefit for FutureHeights and the Heights Music Hopfeaturing Sammy DeLeon's Latin Jazz Sextet. And late night, catch Moss Stanley in the MusicRoom Bar.

Then on Saturday, local favs CuDa, KrishNa, and CuDa deliver some great fusion. Special guestwill be Dan Maier on piano. 8:30PM. And hang out afterwards for Jackie Warren in the Music RoomBar.

On Sunday, you don't want to miss some of the hottest women on theinternational jazz scene with Monika Herzig's Whole World In HerHands Sextet. The group features Monika Herzig-piano & leader, LeniStern-guitar, Jamie Baum-flute, Reut Regev-trombone, Jennifer Vincent-bass, & Arianna Fanning-drums. The album is currently charting on theJazz Radio Charts. 7PMhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZSFu3AMw-E

Next week is equally exceptional. On Monday, come join us for the presidential debates along withBaldwin Wallace Musical Theater's The Debatables – A Non-Partisan Trio. Then watch thedebate on huge screen TV's. WARNING - don't watch the debates alone!! LOL. The fun starts at 7PMwith the debates at 9PM.

And get ready for guitar wizards Lauren and Mark on Thursday 9/29, and the exceptional accordionjazz mastery of Julien Labro on Friday 9/30.

Hope you can join us for all these great shows!!

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10/06 Water Seed 10/07 "Spero Plays Nyro" / A Tribute to Laura Nyro 10/09 Gabriel Alegria & Afro Peruvian Sextet 10/13 Paquito D'Rivera & John DiMartino Trio play Billy Strayhorn10/15 Mike Bono & Natalie Cressman 10/16 Tony Cuda & His Jazz Cats 10/19 Moutin Factory Quintet 10/20 Brian Charette Trio + Benny Sharoni 10/21 Dominick Farinacci Quintet10/22 Morgan Mecaskey, Gretchen Pleuss, Hallie Sinclair, HaleyMargaret

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Jose James$25.00 Wednesday 9/21 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Cutting edge Vocalist and Blue Note Recording Artist with his NYC Group live on stageat Nighttown. Presented in Co-Operation with Tri-C JazzFest.

Singer-songwriter Jose James has always been of the quest for new musical horizons;constantly evolving and blurring the lines between genres in the process. While keepinghis trademark soulful baritone at the forefront, Jose weaves elements of indie rock, folk,funk, blues, hip hop and R&B into an experience journeying from desire to introspectionand spiritual epiphany.

Since the beginning, Minneapolis native José James has always drawn from disparatemusical influences. “Growing up, it seemed like there was a new groundbreaking albumcoming out every month. It was such an exciting time to be a fan of music. I can rememberwaiting for 10,000 Maniacs or Ice Cube to come out with a new album. That really stokedmy creativity.”

José set his sights on New York City – the ultimate metropolitan utopia where iron sharpensiron in various disciplines – and entered the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music inNew York City. Conspiring with classmates and flourishing under the tutelage of jazzluminaries, he found himself in a rich fabric of diverse musical contemporaries. Heremembers, “I just started putting all this stuff together. For me, it was never about whetherit was jazz or hip-hop. It was all about creative people who just had different sounds.”

An EP of José’s first recordings ended up in the hands of influential BBC Radio disc jockeyGilles Peterson. Thoroughly impressed, Peterson enlisted José to join the roster of his labelBrownswood Recordings and released his 2008 debut The Dreamer – a captivating mixtureof jazz tradition and modern flair – and 2010’s forward-thinking opus Blackmagic – a boldforay beyond tradition, synthesizing his jazz sensibilities with an ardent hip-hop moxie atthe hands of beatsmiths like the esteemed Flying Lotus. Blackmagic successfullybroadened his reach beyond jazz, garnering high praise from respected media outletstraditionally reserved for hip-hop and soul such as Okayplayer and Wax Poetics.

After extensive touring and experimentation with new ideas, James joined the Blue Noteroster in 2013 when he released his breakout album No Beginning No End to wide acclaim.

roster in 2013 when he released his breakout album No Beginning No End to wide acclaim.With its irrepressible lead single “Trouble,” the album release found José making nationalTV appearances on Conan, Late Show With David Letterman, and Tonight Show With JayLeno.

The New York Times praised his “cool and confident” album, adding that it “sounds like theresult of the black-pop continuum, jazz and soul and hip-hop and R&B, slow-cooked formore than 50 years.” NPR Music raved that “James makes utterly contemporary music,”noting that he “skirts categories with ease, fitting in with current R&B innovators like FrankOcean or Miguel, yet maintaining a strong awareness of a lineage that stretches from RayCharles to Marvin Gaye to Lou Rawls to Maxwell.”

José’s new album Yesterday I Had The Blues: The Music of Billie Holiday is a tribute to thelegendary singer in honor of Holiday’s 100th birthday. James celebrates the woman herefers to as his “musical mother” with this stunning set of 9 songs written or popularized byHoliday.

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Diego Figueiredo$20.00 Thursday 9/22 8:00 pm Buy Tickets

World Renowned Brazilian Guitarist returns for a great night of Virtuoso Solo Guitar! Playing Brazilian, Jazz, & Classical.

Diego Figueiredo Trio Live in Concert in São Paulo Brazil Diego Figueiredo Duo (hold onto your seat) Diego solo performing "Stella by Starlight" Diego Figueiredo wins the Festa Nacional da Música Award in Brazil

Diego Figueiredo (pronounced fig-a-ray-do) is considered one of the most talented guitarplayers in the world today. He is the winner of several important competitions including theMontreux Jazz Competition and the VISA Prize. Diego has released over nineteen albums todate, three DVD’s, and several instructional books. His music is a fusion between Jazz,Bossa Nova and Classical. Diego’s unique interpretations, along with his phenomenaltechnique and emotion, has created an explosion of adoring fans and concert goers. Diegohas performed in over forty countries around the world.

Diego Figueiredo was born in Franca, Brazil in 1980. At the age of four he used to strikeposes carrying his small guitar. At six, he received a mandolin, which was kept in a veryspecial place in his house. Diego played many instruments before choosing the electricguitar when he was twelve. By the age of fifteen, he was playing theaters and nightclubsthroughout Brazil, playing both solo and with many renowned Brazilian musicians.

Most recently he accompanies the singer and songwriter Belchior in tours around Braziland abroad, as well as with the French phenom Cyrille Aimée. He has played and sharedthe stage with Hermeto Pascoal, Larry Coryell, Geraldo Azevedo, Sebastião Tapajós,Demônios da Garoa, Vanusa, Renato Borghetti, Osvaldo Montenegro, Jair Rodrigues,Elomar, Toquinho, Tunai, Paulinho da Viola, Nando Cordel, Moraes Moreira, Fafá de Belém,Amelinha, Los Hermanos, Zeca Baleiro, Miyazawa and others.

With a variety of works already released, Diego is doing shows on the most importantstages around the world enchanting and charming the public wherever he goes with hisunique touch.

unique touch.

Diego Figueiredo Trio Live in Concert in São Paulo Brazil Diego Figueiredo Duo (hold onto your seat) Diego solo performing "Stella by Starlight" Diego Figueiredo wins the Festa Nacional da Música Award in Brazil

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Heights Music Hop Presents Sammy DeLeon Latin JazzSextet$40.00 Friday 9/23 9:00 pm Tickets available through FutureHeights

Benefit for FutureHeights and the Heights Music Hop featuring North Coast's leadingLatin Jazz Group.

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

Sammy DeLeon a master timbales player has shared his talent farand wide. He has appeared in New York, Chicago, Miami, San Juan and points in between. He is the undisputed leader in latin music in the Ohio area. Formerly the musical directorof Impacto Nuevo, Sammy has been leading his own group since 1996. Equally adept inlatin jazz, salsa and merengue, Sammy and his Orchestra make it hard for an audience tosit 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 andwas a favorite of the late master. Sammy has collaborated with many of the leading latinmusicians throughout the world. They include Humberto Ramirez, Tony Vega, El GranCombo, and Tito Rojas. Latin music has enjoyed a great revival in Northeast Ohio thanks tothe leadership of Sammy DeLeon and his dynamic Orchestra.

Jackie Warren is one of the most in demand and prolific jazz artists working in the GreatLakes region. On any given night she can be found playing solo, leading her trio, or shemay be heard as the featured soloist 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 callsconstantly from vocalists who want her to back them, and she is frequently called on toguest 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 heardon Sammy DeLeon's new CD, and recently she recorded a session in collaboration with thelegendary producer Tommy LiPuma.

CuDa, KrishNa, & CuDa$10.00 Saturday 9/24 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Featuring: Tony Cuda-bass, Krishna B.-drums, Chris Cuda-guitar.

Tony Cuda is a bass player and composer. He is a graduate of Cleveland Hts High. Tonyattended Berklee College of Music in Boston for 3 years in the late 1970's and received aMasters degree from John Carroll University in education. His musical influences includeWeather Report, Chic Corea, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Miles Davis, Yes, King Crimson andmany others. As part of CuDa, RenKo & CuDa, the band released 3 CD's and performed asan opening act for many international artists.

Chris Cuda is a self-taught acoustic/electric/synth guitarist. Chris has a new releasecoming out this year with Kip Reed (Bass), Steve Renko (Drums), as well as other guests.Chris has recorded and/or performed with David Thomas (Rocket From The Tombs & PereUbu), Horns & Things, Sonny Geraci (The Outsiders), Len Berry, Tommy Roe, Freddy "BoomBoom" Cannon, Leslie Gore, Billy J. Krammer, The Shangri-La’s, Gilby Clarke (Guns & Roses,MC5, Heart), and Chris's primary band - CuDa RenKo CuDa since 2006.

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Monika Herzig's Whole World In Her Hands Sextet$20.00 Sunday 9/25 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Powerful International All Women Sextet lead by Master Pianist and Professor of Musicat Indiana University, Monika Herzig.

Featuring: Monika Herzig-piano & leader, Leni Stern-guitar, Jamie Baum-flute, ReutRegev-trombone, Jennifer Vincent-bass, & Arianna Fanning-drums.

In the beginning, there were “The Chicks!” I encouraged Monika Herzig to pursue her loveof Chick Corea’s music and dared to mention the play on words with his name. Her projectis anything but tongue-in-cheek. She has assembled some seriously accomplishedmusicians, all of whom happen to be women. Not only can we be excited about the musicthey play, we can be thrilled about the important example they represent of high achievingwomen. Women are not the only ones that can feel lucky about what “The Whole World InHer Hands” has brought us. We all can. – Grammy Winning Bassist, John Clayton

Her vision clearly in place with a brilliantly reharmonized, reimagined and rearrangedversion of the traditional spiritual, “He’s Got The Whole World In His Hands,” Herzigcollaborated with manager/producer Suzi Reynolds to make some history and a stronginternational statement with this recording. They assembled an international array ofbandleaders from Israel, Cuba, Germany, India, NYC, Australia and Malaysia. This is avariation on the theme most would recognize as being how great jazz records have beenmade – independent, creative artists meet and discover their alchemy as a group, andfearlessly dive into new material. In the case of Monika Herzig’s new release, however, onevariation makes the recording sessions particularly notable – every musician on this datehappened to be female.

Beyond this historic fact is the music itself and the cohesion of the ensemble playing it,impressive on any level. Yet each of the members of Herzig’s taut ensemble are eminentmusicians and leaders in their own right, all women who have toured, recorded tointernational acclaim. Their talents, especially those of their leader, are on full display asinstrumentalists, collaborators and composers here. In this album titled The Whole World inHer Hands, each player finds the world in the instrument at her fingertips.

It’s not surprising that great talent is at the center of Herzig’s work. In this stunning andcontemporary project, Monika showcases her artistry and those of top jazz women workingtoday. Her intelligence and depth are audible in these songs, from originals to uniquearrangements of current hits. Bringing the likes of guitarist Leni Stern (Germany/NYC),percussionist Mayra Casales (Cuba), flutist/saxophonist Jane Bunnett (Canada), drummerArianna Fanning (Indian-American), bassist Jennifer Vincent (USA), trombonist Reut Regev(Israel), flutist Jamie Baum (USA/NYC), alto saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin (USA/NYC)) andbassist Linda Oh (Malaysia/Australia) together to play this panoply of music has created awhole that is truly greater than the sum of its impressive parts. Herzig says of the record,“I’m really excited about how this project came together and what all of these women havebeen able to accomplish. My goal and hope is to offer this work as model for young womencontemplating a career in music by seeing and hearing what these women from all overthe world have managed to accomplish, despite many difficulties.”

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2016 Presidential Debate Party w/BW Musical Theater$10.00 Monday 9/26 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

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Pre-Debate Show at 7:00 p.m.; Debate at 9:00 p.m.Featuring: The Baldwin Wallace Musical Theater Department, The Debatables – A Non-Partisan Trio, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. Followed by the debate on theNighttown stage via large screen TV.

As set long-ago by the U.S. Presidential Debate Commission, the first official presidentialdebate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump will take place on Monday, September26. The two candidates will be on the Nighttown stage via large screen TV’s for that much-anticipated debate, beginning at 9:00 pm.

But before that exercise in democracy (or that train wreck, depending on your point ofview), we’re going to start the festivities at 7 pm with a trivia contest, followed by thosesinging political satirists, The Debatables – A Non-Partisan Trio. After that, we’ll beentertained by the Baldwin Wallace Musical Theater Department. Just before the debatebegins, we’ll have a rousing audience sing-along featuring some of your favorite patrioticsongs.

The Baldwin Wallace Musical Theater Department

Director Vicky Bussert brings to the Nighttown stage students from the second-best musicaltheater program in the country for a program of political showstopping showtunes thatinclude America (West Side Story), Fugue for Tin Horns (Guys & Dolls), Make Them HearYou (Ragtime), The Gun Song (from Sondheim’s Assassins) – and a song from this season’sbiggest hit on Broadway, Hamilton, all to the piano accompaniment of Dave Pepin, musicdirector for the Baldwin Wallace program. Dave and the BW students will then lead us aswe all sing This Land is Your Land, You’re a Grand Old Flag and Simon and Garfunkle’sAmerica, plus other favorites, before we break for the presidential debate.

The Debatables – A Non-Partisan Trio, Presented by The Cleveland CabaretProject

Fresh off their recent Nighttown success with 2016: A Political Race ODDyssey, TheDebatables will offend and entertain both parties with politically incorrect musical satire. The trio includes Rob Gibb, Tina D. Stump and Lora Workman.

Loren & Mark$20.00 Thursday 9/29 8:00 pm Buy Tickets

International Guitar Duo & associates of Tommy Emmanuel, Loren Barrigar (Syracuse,NY) & Mark Mazengarb (New Zealand).

“Fresh and Exciting… these guys ROCK!!”Tommy Emmanuel, Australian guitar virtuoso

Loren and Mark first met in 2005 when they spent a few days working with the greatTommy Emmanuel at Jorma Kaukonen’s Fur Peace Ranch guitar camp. Mark was a collegekid, just completing his degree in classical guitar at the University of North Carolina; Lorenwas already a seasoned performer, but it was his first serious look at acoustic guitar. Afterthe workshop, Mark visited Loren and they spent some time picking guitar – and pickingeach other’s brains.

each other’s brains.

In 2009 they met again in Nashville at the Chet Atkins Appreciation Society (CAAS)convention, an international gathering of hundreds of guitarists. That set the stage for the2010 CAAS convention where they were on the schedule of performers. Though they werenot originally listed to play on the big Saturday night finale, they were added to the showdue to popular demand from those who heard them throughout the week.

Loren and Mark's varied repertoire of original and arranged music consists of stunningguitar duets as well as songs, giving them a wide appeal.

Their music is influenced by Bluegrass, Jazz and Western; their style of guitar playing islargely built upon the thumb-picking techniques pioneered by guitar greats Merle Travis,Chet Atkins and Jerry Reed, and their songs feature Lorens superb vocals and somebeautiful harmonies from Mark.

Barrigar and Mazengarb have toured extensively in both the USA and in Europe, and theirfan base is rapidly expanding. They recorded their first album together the summer of2011 which won a SAMMY (Syracuse Area Music Awards) for Best Album at the NortheastMusic Industry Conference, and their second album Onward also won a SAMMY. The titletrack 'Onward' won first place at the International Acoustic Music Awards (IAMA) for BestInstrumental. Their most recent album is live from their 2013 tour of Europe

Loren and Marks live performances feature not only their spectacular technical grasp ofthe guitar, but also their outstanding musicality and ability to be spontaneously creative.The interaction between the two musicians is as much a feature of their shows as is theworld-class guitar playing that they both display.

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Julien Labro Quartet$20.00 Friday 9/30 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

From France/NYC/Detroit! Master of the Accordion from the Hot Club of Detroit leadsexciting new Quartet live at Nighttown!

Featuring: Julien Labro-accordion, Jon Dixon-piano, Jordan Schug-acoustic bass, JesseKramer-drums.

Boundary breaking and eclectic, the Julien Labro Quartet escapes easy classification withits unique musical language and blend of improvisation and artistry that draws from eachindividual musician’s diverse background and musical roots. Inspired by music from aroundthe world and across a myriad of genres, spanning jazz, classical, world and even folkmusic, the JLQ have crafted a refreshingly genre-bending, multilayered contemporaryvoice, rich with harmony, rhythm, and spontaneity that sets them indescribably apart.

Under the direction of world renown accordionist/bandoneónist Julien Labro, the quartetmasterfully weaves together a diverse range of musical traditions while never forgettingthat music is meant to be enjoyed.

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Water Seed$15.00 Thursday 10/06 8:00 pm Buy Tickets

Exciting 8-piece band from New Orleans with vocals & horns play Funk,Second Line, & then some Live at Nighttown!Future Funk Stars - New Orleans own Water Seed has been creating a buzz all over theband's hometown of NOLA with one of the most dynamic funk shows on the circuit.

George Porter has critiqued the band by saying “Water Seed gives me hope”.

A band built on the jazz and funk tradition that single handedly shaped popular music,Water Seed has become one of the prevalent future funk fusion bands daring to keepaudiences on the dance floor while romancing the ears of the most advanced jazz purist.

They have been called a “fresh mixture of the Hot 8 Brass Band meets The Meters”.

Known for their high-energy marathon performances, Water Seed has commanded someof the most impressive stages across the country. Their latest 2 projects have debut in thetop 40 on the iTunes jazz charts and their relentless touring schedule continues to gainmomentum keeping the band’s diverse fan base wanting more with every stop. Poweredby a seamless rhythm section. Enforced by an agile horn section. Topped with ademanding vocal performance and front line, Water Seed will funk any audience right outof their seats.

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"Spero Plays Nyro" / A Tribute to Laura Nyro$20.00 Friday 10/07 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Pianist & Vocalist Christine Spero pays tribute to Laura Nyro playing selections from hernew CD "Spero Plays Nyro". With Elliot Spero on percussion and sax.

In this heartfelt and moving tribute to Laura Nyro, one of the greatest and most coveredsongwriters of the 20th century, pianist, singer Christine Spero and her group take thelistener on an unforgettable journey through some of Laura’s most memorable songs.

Spero Plays Nyro reminds us that Laura’s music is poignant and timeless. Thearrangements are hip, the vocals are beautiful, the musicianship is stellar. The exquisitearrangements are true to Laura’s originals but with many sweet creative touches,beautifully interpreted in the group’s own distinct style. Christine has fully recapturedLaura’s spirit and passion with beautiful renditions running the breadth and depth ofLaura's emotions. Drummer Peter O'Brien and bassist Scott Petito create a rhythm sectionthat keeps the music driving and steady but never imposing. Saxophonist/percussionist,Elliot Spero, adds excellent sax solos, flutes and multiple percussion accents. In February2015 the group released their latest Cd, Spero Plays Nyro.

Christine Spero, Winner and Finalist of the USA Songwriting Competition Jazz/category, hadher start in the music business as a teen with legendary producer Don Kirschner and NeilSedaka. She earned numerous accolades for her melodic, emotionally powerful and soulfulwriting and performing and her two Cds, "We Call it Music" and "My Spanish Dream" havereceived strong press from USA Today, Long Island Newsday, Billboard, JazzTimes, JAZZIZ, All About Jazz, Time Out New York, The Village Voice, Chronogram, Albany Times Union,Kingston Freeman. TCSG has shared the stage with Kevin Eubanks. Felicia Collins, DocGibbs, Steve Katz of Blood Sweat and Tears, John Sebastian, Melanie, Jerry Marotta, KimWaters, Walter Beasley, Ray Vega, The Woody Herman Orchestra, Bobby Matos.

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"Christine Spero and I shared a bill and I knew that she was doing a tribute to my old friendLaura Nyro, but I wasn’t prepared for just how amazing Christine’s performance turned outto be. She was able tochannel Laura with all the feeling and intelligence that the music warranted, but, at thesame time, made Laura’s music her own."- Steve Katz (Blood, Sweat and Tears and the Blues Project)

“Christine can play and sing Laura’s songs like few others. I'm so glad she did such abeautiful job with my sister's music" -- Jan Nigro - brother of Laura Nyro

"You do this so good!"- John Sebastian

" Excellent work and obviously a labor of love". - Felix Cavaliere

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Gabriel Alegria & Afro Peruvian Sextet $20.00 Sunday 10/09 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Direct from Peru! Dynamic Trumpeter leads Sextet for hot night of Latin Jazz atNighttown!

“Incredible! We Americans sometimes have a bastardized idea of Latin Music. It is great toget this information straight from the source and presented the way it is supposed to be.” –Christian McBride

Christian McBride “Every once in a while there comes a musician who, when playing his or her choseninstrument, seems to carry within a vital life-force that is irrepressible. Nuevo Mundo,abounding in energy and innovation could very well be one of the most memorablemusical testaments to the meeting of jazz and its seeming alter-ego Afro-Peruvian music.” - Latin Jazz Network These musicians have a very strong local and regional following including fans from NewYork City that have traveled as far as Perú to see them perform. They also have receivedrave reviews in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Time Out New York, LosAngeles Times, Downbeat Magazine, and the use of the band’s image on 300,000McDonald’s publicity trays confirms the Afro-Peruvian Sextet’s current impact on theinternational music world. Highlights from the press include the following: "Sharp new album!" - The New York Times

“An immersion in the black music of Peru’s coastal regions.” - Time Out New York

“A fascinating glimpse into how jazz is fusing with regional music around the world” - LAWeekly

“Wonderful hand percussion and stickmanship” - DOWNBEAT Magazine

“A new chapter in the history of Latin Jazz” - Rifftides Afro-Peruvian jazz music is the most recent expression to come from South America’s richcultural and musical heritage. The band culls its repertoire from four chart-topping albumsthat soared to the top of World Music and Jazz Charts in North America. High-energyexecution of African rhythms from coastal Perú constitutes the centerpiece of each Afro-Peruvian Sextet performance. The musicians use the quijada (jaw-bone of a donkey), thePeruvian cajón (box drum) and flashy passages of zapateo dancing in performance.

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Paquito D'Rivera & John di Martino Trio play BillyStrayhorn$40.00 Thursday 10/13 8:00 pm Buy Tickets

Cuban Music Legend and Muliti Reed Artists Paquito D'Rivera teams up with DynamicPianist John di Martino & Trio in Salute to Billy Strayhorn.

Featuring: Paquito D'Rivera-sax & clarinet, John di Martino-piano, Boris Kozlov-acousticbass, & Mark Taylor-drums. Playing Classic Billy Strayhorn and Ellington repertoire.

Paquito D'Rivera defies categorization. The winner of fouteen GRAMMY Awards, he is celebratedboth for his artistry in Latin jazz and his achievements as a classical composer.

Born in Havana, Cuba, he performed at age 10 with the National Theater Orchestra, studied at theHavana Conservatory of Music and, at 17, became a featured soloist with the Cuban NationalSymphony. As a founding member of the Orquesta Cubana de Musica Moderna, he directed thatgroup for two years, while at the same time playing both the clarinet and saxophone with theCuban National Symphony Orchestra. Additionally, he was a founding member and co-director ofthe innovative musical ensemble Irakere. With its explosive mixture of jazz, rock, classical andtraditional Cuban music never before heard, Irakere toured extensively throughout America and

traditional Cuban music never before heard, Irakere toured extensively throughout America andEurope, won several GRAMMY nominations (1979, 1980) and a GRAMMY (1979).

His numerous recordings include more than 30 solo albums. In 1988, he was a founding memberof the United Nation Orchestra, a 15-piece ensemble organized by Dizzy Gillespie to showcase thefusion of Latin and Caribbean influences with jazz. A GRAMMY was awarded the United NationOrchestra in 1991, the same year D’Rivera received a Lifetime Achievement Award from CarnegieHall for his contributions to Latin music. Additionally, D’Rivera’s highly acclaimed ensembles- theChamber Jazz Ensemble, the Paquito D'Rivera Big Band, and the Paquito D’Rivera Quintet are ingreat demand world wide.

John di MartinoComposer, Arranger, Pianist, John di Martino has recorded many CD's for Venus Records with his"Romantic Jazz Trio". Noted for his versatility, John has performed and recorded with such notablesas Kenny Burrell, James Moody, Joe Lovano, David "Fat Head" Newman, Pat Martino, PaquitoD'Rivera and Houston Person.

Mr. di Martino is a sought after musical director and has accompanied Jon Hendricks, Diane Schurr,Kelly Smith and Billy Eckstine. John's talents as arranger and pianist can be heard on recordingswith vocalists: Gloria Lynn, Grady Tate and R & B artists Joe Thomas and Chico DeBarge.

Billy Strayhorn

If you are familiar with the jazz composition, "Take the A Train," then you know something aboutnot only Duke Ellington, but also Billy "Sweet Pea" Strayhorn, its composer. Strayhorn joinedEllington's band in 1939, at the age of twenty four. Ellington liked what he saw in Billy and tookthis shy, talented pianist under his wings. Strayhorn became essential to the Duke Ellington Band;arranging, composing, sitting-in at the piano. Billy made a rapid and almost complete assimilationof Ellington's style and technique. It was difficult to discern where one's style ended and theother's began.

Some of Strayhorn's famous compositions are: Chelsea Bridge, Day Dream, Johnny Come Lately,Rain Check, Clementine, and Lotus Blossom.

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Mike Bono & Natalie Cressman$20.00 Saturday 10/15 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Rising Stars form Exciting Duo for Showcase on Nighttown Stage!

CD Release event for their new album "Etchings in Amber".

Featuring: Mike Bono-guitar, & Natalie Cressman-vocals & trombone ( From TreyAnastasio's Band).

A collaborative duo since 2014, trombonist and vocalist NATALIE CRESSMAN and guitaristMIKE BONO have developed a repertoire of vibrant and intricate originals that incorporatea multitude of genres. With its mix of jazz with folk and indie rock, the genre-bending musicis complex yet very approachable. Cressman’s voice has an alluring smoky quality, and hersinging style comes out of the tradition of vocal jazz but with a distinctly contemporary feel.Bono is an accomplished arranger and improviser.

Besides playing with their own bands, Cressman and Bono having been honing their duochops for a while with regular performances in NYC. The duo recorded their debut album,ETCHINGS IN AMBER, in October of 2015 at The Bunker in Brooklyn, NY. The project wasmixed by Nick Rives at Capitol Records in Los Angeles and mastered by Kevin Reeves at

mixed by Nick Rives at Capitol Records in Los Angeles and mastered by Kevin Reeves atSterling Sound in New York City. The 9 songs, featuring the intimate instrumentation ofvoice and acoustic guitar, combine Bono’s harmonic stylings with Cressman’s soulfulstorytelling. With Cressman’s and Bono’s strong musicianship andintricate but highly accessible compositions, ETCHINGS IN AMBER shows that the future ofjazz is in good hands.

About Natalie CressmanRaised in an eclectic musical household in San Francisco, Natalie Cressman has onlycontinued to diversify and expand her musical universe. Natalie decided to pursue a careeras a trombonist when she suffered a foot injury in high school after many years of studyingballet. Cressman moved to New York in 2009 to study at the Manhattan School of Music,and the following year was enlisted by jam band pioneer Trey Anastasio for his touringband. Cressman has spent much of the last six years touring the jam band circuit while alsoperforming with jazz luminaries Nicholas Payton, WycliffeGordon, and Peter Apfelbaum. She currently tours around the East Coast with her own bandand as a sideman for several other groups. ETCHINGS IN AMBER is her third CD, followingTurn The Sea in 2014 and Unfolding in 2012.

About Mike BonoMike Bono is a NYC-based, sought after guitarist, composer, and teacher. He plays regularlyaround the city, and has performed at places such as Carnegie Hall, Town Hall Theater,Birdland, The Blue Note, The Bar Next Door, and Joes Pub, amongst others. He has alsotoured internationally as a leader and sideman in over 10 countries in Europe, and mostrecently, at the Cape Verde Kriol Jazz Festival in Africa. Mike has performed with a widevariety of artists such as Erykah Badu, Chris Cheek, Andra Day, Dayna Stephens, JulianLage, Dick Oatts, Aloe Blacc, Leon Bridges, and Rich Perry, to name a few. ETCHINGS INAMBER is his second release, following From Where You Are, with special guest Julian Lage,in September 2013.

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Tony Cuda & His Jazz Cats$10.00 Sunday 10/16 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

CD Release Concert!

Bassist leads All-Star North Coast Contemporary Jazz Group featuring: Tony Cuda-electric bass, leader, & composer, Chris Cuda-guitar, Dan Maier-piano & keys, DaveKasper-sax, & Carlos Kincaid-drums + Special Guests!

Tony Cuda is a bass player and composer. He is a graduate of Cleveland Hts High. Tonyattended Berklee College of Music in Boston for 3 years in the late 1970's and received aMasters degree from John Carroll University in education. His musical influences includeWeather Report, Chic Corea, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Miles Davis, Yes, King Crimson andmany others. As part of CuDa, RenKo & CuDa, the band released 3 CD's and performed asan opening act for many international artists.

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

Chris Cuda is a self-taught acoustic/electric/synth guitarist. Chris has a new releasecoming out this year with Kip Reed (Bass), Steve Renko (Drums), as well as other guests.Chris has recorded and/or performed with David Thomas (Rocket From The Tombs & PereUbu), Horns & Things, Sonny Geraci (The Outsiders), Len Berry, Tommy Roe, Freddy "BoomBoom" Cannon, Leslie Gore, Billy J. Krammer, The Shangri-La’s, Gilby Clarke (Guns & Roses,MC5, Heart), and Chris's primary band - CuDa RenKo CuDa since 2006.

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Moutin Factory Quintet$20.00 Wednesday 10/19 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

From Paris & NYC! Twin Brothers Francois & Louis Moutin lead cutting edge All-StarQuintet! CD release event for new album "Deep" releasing in September.

Featuring: Francois Moutin-acoustic bass, Louis Moutin-drums, Manu Codjia-guitar,Thomas Enhco-piano, & Christophe Monniot-saxophones.

“In the course of recording three albums withits current lineup, the Parisian powerhouse ofbrothers François and Louis Moutin’s Reunion Quartet has quickly established itself as oneof themost creative new bands of the decade.”- Jennifer Odell -Downbeat

For the last ten years, master drummer Louis Moutin and bass monster Francois Moutinhave been co-leading the Moutin Reunion Quartet, relentlessly touring both America andEurope, performing their own original compositions with astounding partners Jean-MichelPilc on piano and Rick Margitza on tenor sax. They have released six albums, each of themgenerating lots of laudatory press and extensive airplay.

The Moutin Factory Quintet is co-lead by twin brothers Francois Moutin on acoustic bassand Louis Moutin on drums. Both in their forties, they enjoy a chemistry that only twinbrothers can know.

The Moutin Factory Quintet, created in 2013 by the twins of jazz Francois Moutin and Louis Moutin,has evolved in 2015 when a historic partner of the Moutin brothers joined the group: theextraordinarily powerful and inspired pianist Jean Michel Pilc.

This renewal of the team has enriched the sound and the musicality of the quintet, enhancinglyricism and inventiveness. Between the personalities of saxophonist Christophe Monniot, acrobatof the poetry, of guitarist Manu Codjia, alchemist of the sensuality, and of this uniquely creativepiano-bass-drums trio, the chemistry is breathtaking. It blossoms on landscapes of subtle beauties,tells stories conveying poetry, love and the trance of dance.

“DEEP”, their new album, is a must. It unveils the compositions imagined by Francois Moutin andLouis Moutin, inspired by the sound of this new group. Their melodies and rhythms generouslycarry us in a world of deep emotions and lead us into sharing their jubilation of being fully alive.

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Brian Charette Trio + Benny Sharoni $15.00 Thursday 10/20 8:00 pm Buy Tickets

NYC Organ/Keyboard Trio meets Saxophonist from Israel/Boston in Summit Meeting atNighttown!

Featuring: Brian Charette-organ & keys, Jim Alfredson-organ & keys, Jordan Young-drums, & Special Guest Benny Sharoni-sax.

Grammy nominated, Hammond organist, Brian Charette has established himself as aleading voice in modern jazz. He has worked with many notable artists such as Joni Mitchell,Chaka Khan, Lou Donaldson, and countless others. Since moving to New York in 1995 fromhis native Meriden, Connecticut, Charette has become an integral part of the New York Cityjazz scene.

Brian is a SteepleChase recording artist, and has just released his third recording for them,"Music for Organ Sextette". He also just finished a solo organ recording that will be out inJanuary 2013. Brian performs regularly all over the world. This year, Brian has been playingvery successful engagements in NYC, LA, Spain, Indonesia, Czech Republic, and Germany.

Brian writes master classes regularly for Keyboard Magazine, and has recently become aNord endorsed artist. In June, Downbeat Magazine gave "Music for Organ Sextette" 3 1/2stars and listed Brian as a "Rising Star" in the 2012 Critics Poll.

As a sideman, Brian records with many popular jazz artists; most recently with TonyDesare, Bucky Pizzarelli, Mike DiRubbo and Vic Juris. Mr. Charette is also featuredprominently on two new Mel Bay instructional DVDs by Rodney Jones and Sheryl Bailey.

Bill Milkowski of Jazz Times has called Brian "one of the best of the new breed of B3Players". Keyboard Magazine's Carl Lumma said "if you care a whit about the future ofmusic you owe this album a listen". Edward Blanco of Ejazzreview calls Charette's playing"Dazzling" and "Virtuosic"

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Dominick Farinacci Quintet$30.00 Friday 10/21 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Rising Trumpet Star & his NYC Quintet play Music from his Brand New CD "ShortStories" on Mack Avenue Records, Live at Nighttown!

Dominick Farinacci is set to release 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 ofonly four trumpeters in the world to be selected as the inaugural students in The JuilliardSchool'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 to includedozens of different projects, where the goal was, through his music and outreach activities,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 together oftwo 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, moern aestheticvision that combines the highest musical standards with a desire to be agents of change.

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, DianaKrall and Dr. John--you have heard Mr. LiPuma's work.

Amazingly, Farinacci found time during his Middle East years to also play an integral role inthe conception and build out of Cuyahoga Community College's Tommy LiPuma Center forCreative Arts.

There are so many superlatives thrown around these days that they seem to have lost theireffect; but as this unique and deeply grounded album sinks into your consciousness, youwill undoubtedly come to the conclusion that Dominick Farinacci is not only one of the trulyoutstanding musicians of his generation, but also that what is behind the music is nothingshort of miraculous. In Farinacci's own words: "While Short Stories is the title of thisparticular recording, it has come to represent a culmination of things I'm most passionateabout - performance, education, music & wellness and community-based culturalcollaborations - unfolding in the music and touring around the world."

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Morgan Mecaskey, Gretchen Pleuss, Hallie Sinclair, HaleyMargaret$10.00 Saturday 10/22 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Emerging Singer/Songwriters from the North Coast light up the Nighttown Stage! Theart of song: four songwriters from northeast Ohio.

Hallie Sinclair has been playing piano since the age of four. She was taken to her first film, andimmediately upon arriving at home began to repeat the score on her family’s piano. She beganformal lessons shortly thereafter at a local teacher’s urging. She later graduated with a Bachelorsof Arts degree in Piano Performance, where she also continued her studies and participation inorchestras, chamber groups and collaborative studies in violin as well as piano.

Hallie had her debut as a singer songwriter at Nighttown at the age of nineteen, with members ofthe Cleveland Jazz Project. Since then she has continued to write and perform her owncompositions in various venues in and around the Cleveland area, as well as Toronto. Hallie livedin Toronto for the last three years where she collaborated with her main band writing all originalcompositions as the lead singer, lyricist and keyboardist.

She is now reentering the Cleveland scene, working towards mastering a selection of classicalpieces and her own creative endeavors.

Haley Margaret Schaffer is a singer-songwriter/barista from the tiny farming village ofMonreoville, OH.

Although she has been singing and performing for the majority of her life, her professional careerin music took off when she helped form the group, The Womack Family Band (later shortened toThe Womacks in 2013) in 2009 with Noah Heyman, Tony Schaffer, and Cory Webb.

While with the Womacks, she had the opportunity of sharing music and many special momentswith folks all along the East Coast. Together they recorded four studio albums as well as one livealbum, hosted a music festival, and played countless shows.

Gretchen Pleuss - "As with some of her proudly stated musical heroes, which include Nick Drake,Joni Mitchell, Paul Simon, and Ani Difranco, Gretchen Pleuss keeps the music above the standard,three-chord, coffee-house troubadour sound with some cool chord progressions (a la Mitchell) andgrooves underneath layered vocal harmonies. Pleuss also trusts her lilting melodies enough to useher quiet, emotive alto to sell her lyrics (i.e. there's not a log of manic melisma trying to tear youreardrums off)." - Malcolm X Abram

Morgan Mecaskey is an American musician, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist living inCleveland, Ohio. The former front of acclaimed local indie/folk band Tinamou, Mecaskey made hersolo debut in 2012 with the EP, "Righteous Kind". "Righteous Kind" is a heart and head experiencefor the listener: earnest lyrics delve into metaphysical questions while vivid soundscapes,whimsical motifs, and fat beats build the bold and beguiling album.

Mecaskey has been likened to artist Jeff Buckley in the way she composes and coveys her music.An apt comparison, Mecaskey's forceful, assured presence, deliberate arrangements, and confidenthandling of the guitar create an unorthodox, ethereal, visceral musical experience.

"Lover Less Wild", Mecaskey's most recent recording, commences with the shimmering,passionate anthem "White Horse", wherein Mecaskey croons, "Sometimes, I don't feel like who Ireally am" over and over. It’s a solid anthem that sets the tone for the EP.

Both "Lover Less Wild" and "Righteous Kind" were recorded and engineered by Dave Douglas atDanger House (Cleveland, OH).

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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, September 21 Jose James 7 PM $25.Cutting edge Vocalist and Blue Note Recording Artist with his NYC Group live on stage at Nighttown. Presented in Co-Operation with Tri-C JazzFest.

Thursday, September 22 Diego Figueiredo 8 PM $20.From Sao Paolo, Brazil. Virtuoso Guitarist back by Popular Demand!

Friday, September 23 Hts. Music Hop Presents Sammy DeLeon Latin Jazz Sextet 9PM $40.Benefit for Heights Music Hop Featuring North Coasts leading Latin Jazz Group.Featuring: Sammy DeLeon-timbales & vocals, Jackie Warren-piano, Nelson Orta-percussion, Jose"Cheito" Hernandez-bass, Dick Ingersoll-sax, & Scott McKee-trumpet.

Saturday, Sept. 24 Fareed Haque & Funk Brothers 8:30 PM $20.From Chicago! Guitarist Extraordinaire and his Funk Brothers Band! Playing original music, &repertoire from Eddie Harris, Garaj Mahal, Radiohead, Pink Floyd, & new Soul Jazz! Featuring: FareedHaque-Guitar & Leader, Greg Fundis-Drums, Alex Austin-Bass, & Kevin Kozol-KeyboardsSpecial Guest Opening Act: CuDa, KrishNa, & CuDa.Featuring: Tony Cuda-bass, Krishna B.-drums, Chris Cuda-guitar.

Sunday, Sept. 25 Monika Herzig Sexet 7 PM $20.Powerful International All Women Sextet lead by Master Pianist and Professor of Music at IndianaUniversity, Monika Herzig.Featuring: Monika Herzig-piano & leader, Leni Stern-guitar, Jamie Baum-flute, Reut Regev-trombone,Jennifer Vincent-bass, & Arianna Fanning-drums.

Monday September 26 2016 Presidential Debate Party w/BW Musical Theater 7PM $10Pre-Debate Show at 7:00 p.m.; Debate at 9:00 p.m.Featuring: The Baldwin Wallace Musical Theater Department, The Debatables – A Non-Partisan Trio,Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. Followed by the debate on the Nighttown stage via large screen TV.

Thursday, September 29 Loren & Mark 8 PM $20.International Guitar Duo & associates of Tommy Emmanuel, Loren Barrigar (Syracuse, NY) & MarkMazengarb (New Zealand) live at Nighttown!.

Friday, September 30 Julien Labro Quartet 8:30 PM $20.From France/NYC/Detroit! Master of the Accordion from the Hot Club of Detroit leads Quartet live atNighttown!Featuring: Julien Labro-accordion, Jon Dixon-piano, Jordan Schug-acoustic bass, Jesse Kramer-drums.

Thursday, October 6 Water Seed 8 PM $15.Exciting 8-piece band from New Orleans with vocals & horns play Funk, Second Line, & then some Liveat Nighttown!

Friday, October 7 "Spero Plays Nyro" / A Tribute to Laura Nyro 8:30 PM $20.Pianist & Vocalist Christine Spero pays tribute to Laura Nyro playing selections from her new CD"Spero Plays Nyro". With Elliot Spero on Sax.

Sunday, October 9 Gabriel Alegria & Afro Peruvian Sextet 7 PM $20.Direct from Peru! Dynamic Trumpeter leads Sextet for hot night of Latin Jazz at Nighttown!

Thursday, October 13 Paquito D'Rivera & John DiMartino Trio play Billy Strayhorn 8 PM $40.Cuban Music Legend and Muliti Reed Artists Paquito D'Rivera teams up with Dynamic Pianist JohnDiMartino & Trio in Salute to Billy Strayhorn.Featuring: Paquito D'Rivera-sax & clarinet, John DiMartino-piano, Boris Kozlov-acoustic bass, & MarkTaylor-drums.Playing Classic Billy Strayhorn and Ellington repertoire.

Saturday, October 15 Mike Bono & Natalie Cressman 8:30 PM $20.Rising Stars form Exciting Duo for Showcase on Nighttown Stage!Featuring: Mike Bono-guitar, & Natalie Cressman-vocals & trombone ( From Trey Anastasio's Band).

Sunday, October 16 Tony Cuda & His Jazz Cats 7 PM $10.CD Release Concert! Bassist leads All-Star North Coast Contemporary Jazz Group featuring: TonyCuda-electric bass, leader, & composer, Chris Cuda-guitar, Dan Maier-piano & keys, Dave Kasper-sax,& Carlos Kincaid-drums + Special Guests!

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Wednesday, October 19 Moutin Factory Quintet 7 PM $20.From Paris & NYC! Twin Brothers Francois & Louis Moutin lead cutting edge All-Star Quintet! Featuring: Francois Moutin-acoustic bass, Louis Moutin-drums, Emmanuel Codjia-guitar, ThomasEnhco-piano, & Christophe Monniot-saxophones.

Thursday, October 20 Brian Charette Trio + Benny Sharoni 8 PM $15.NYC Organ/Keyboard Trio meets Saxophonist from Israel/Boston in Summit Meeting at Nighttown!Featuring: Brian Charette-organ & keys, Jim Alfredson-organ & keys, Jordan Young-drums, & SpecialGuest Benny Sharoni-sax.

Friday, October 21 Dominick Farinacci Quintet 8:30 PM $30.Rising Trumpet Star & his NYC Quintet play Music from his Brand New CD "Short Stories" on MackAvenue Records, Live at Nighttown!

Saturday, October 22 Morgan Mecaskey, Gretchen Pleuss, Hallie Sinclair, Haley Margaret 8:30 PM $10Emerging Singer/Songwriters from the North Coast light up the Nighttown Stage!

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