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9/08 Jaerv 9/10 Gretje Angell & Dori Amarilio West Coast Duo 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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Nighttown Student Discount PolicyStudents up to age 26 are 1/2 off the regular price. Student priced tickets are only available the night of theshow, are available only at the door, and are subject toavailability. Students must have a photo ID from agenerally-recognized high school, college or university. Full-paying ticket holders get priority on admission andseating. Certain select shows have no discount based onarrangements with the artist. On evenings when thereare two shows (i.e. shows at 7 & 9PM), the discount isonly good for the second show. Students under the age of18 must be accompanied by an adult paying full price inorder to be eligible for the discount.

Ultrafaux$15.00 Wednesday 9/07 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

AKA "Hot Club of Baltimore". Django Inspired Original Gypsy Jazz Group fromBaltimore make their Cleveland debut at Nighttown!

Featuring: Michael Joseph Harris-guitar & composer, Sami Arefin-guitar, & EddieHrybyk-acoustic bass.

Ultrafaux performs original music which is influenced by Romani and Balkan folk,Jazz Manouche, swing, funk, blues, and French musette. The band is an acousticpowerhouse of two guitars and upright bass that has thrilled a wide variety ofaudiences from Jazz festivals to concert halls and rock clubs since their first CD wasreleased in 2014. Sami Arefin and Michael Joseph Harris trade dazzling leads andharmonize together on rich gypsy-inspired melodies. The dynamic Eddie Hrybyk onupright bass holds down the steady swinging pulse and brings his passion forimprovisation to the group. The same three musicians also serve as the core trio ofHot Club of Baltimore, a band specializing in Hot Jazz from the 30's and 40's in thestyle of Django Reinhardt.

Ultrafaux has been featured on WPFW, WTMD, WDVX, CBS News, in The BaltimoreSun, and Baltimore Style Magazine, to name a few. They have performed at theJohn F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in D.C., Charm City Django JazzFestival, The French Embassy, twice on Knoxville’s Blue Plate Special, and were afeatured act for the IMT Folk Series.

Ultrafaux will be featured at Django By The Sea in Maine October 8, 2016 withRhythm Future Quartet, and at the Midwest Gypsy Swing Festival in WisconsinSeptember 10, 2016. Their song “Latcho Dromo” was chosen by acclaimedproducer Jon Larsen to be featured on Django Festival #9, an annual compilation ofthe best gypsy jazz music worldwide released by Hot Club Records in 2015, andtheir video “Ultrafaux & Hot Club of Baltimore,” produced by Michael Joseph Harrishas gained a wide audience with close to 50,000 views.

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Jaerv $15.00 Thursday 9/08 7:30 pm Buy Tickets

Direct from Sweden! Award-winning Swedish Quintet play heartfelt Folk Musicwith Jazz and Pop Influences live at Nighttown!

On Nighttown's intimate Secret Garden patio!

The award-winning Swedish quintet Jaerv, present an extroverted, vigorous andheartfelt folk music with influences from both jazz and pop music. Together, the fivemembers have created a homogeneous, vivid sound which has established Jaerv onthe folk music scene as well as in many other forums. Rooted in several differentmusical traditions, Jaerv offers a varied stage performance where vocal, five-voicedtunes blend in with energetic dances and free improvisations. Jaerv has doneseveral tours in the U.S., played live at BBC Scotland and performed twice at thebiggest folk festival in northern Europe, Celtic Connections in Glasgow. In February2009 they released their first studio album, “Inrikes” and in May 2014 they releasedtheir second and critically acclaimed album, "Vol 2".

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Richard Smith & Pete Cavano $15.00 Thursday 9/08 8:00 pm Buy Tickets

From Nashville! Fingerstyle Guitar Master lights up the Nighttown stage! Special Guest opening act North Coast Guitarist Pete Cavano.

Richard Smith started playing the guitar at age 5 and has never looked back.Focusing early on with the fingerstyle guitar of Chet Atkins and Jerry Reed, hebegan transcribing classical music, Jazz, the gypsy style of Django Reinhardt,bluegrass, ragtime and the blues to Sousa marches. Now a seasoned performer inhis forties with thousands of performances worldwide to his credit, Richard hasbecome renowned worldwide for his mastery of instrument and for his knock-outentertaining shows.

Career Achievements

1999 AFG Golden Thumbpick Award 2001 National Fingerstyle Guitar Champion 2008 Thumbpicker of the Year 2009 National Thumbpickers Hall of Fame Induction

Pete Cavano

It has been an honor and privilege to perform withartists as diverse as the late Robert Lockwood Jr., andlocal legends Anne E. Dechant, Wallace Coleman, Mr.Stress, and Colin Dussault, to name just a few.

In addition to my local work, I have been an annualperformer at the Chet Atkins Appreciation SocietyConvention held in Nashville. This is a showcase ofthe best solo guitarists from around the world and Iam humbled to be in their ranks.

Though I will continue to “sit in” with notable localbands, for the last 20 years I have concentrated onsolo guitar. Covering everything from Bach to theBeatles, I have developed a broad repertoire which Ican adapt to any audience.

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Forecast$15.00 Friday 9/09 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

North Coast's Premier Contemporary Jazz Group back on stageat Nighttown!Featuring: Lem Adams-vibes, Gary Stevenson-bass, AlphonsoMcDuffie-keyboards, Riley Richards-sax, & Gene Butler-drums.Forecast is the leading contemporary jazz group in the Northeast Ohio area.Founding members Lem Adams on vibes and Gary Stephenson on electric basshave been entertaining Ohio audiences for over 20 years. The current Forecastlineup includes Jermaine Lockhart on sax, Dave Crawford on keyboards, Kevin Byason guitar, and Gene Butler on drums.

Forecast has shared the stage with many of the top names in contemporary jazzincluding Stanley Turrentine, Roy Ayers, The Crusaders, Bob James, Pieces of aDream, and several others. They have won numerous awards and competitionsover the years and have been the house band at The Q for Cleveland Cavs games.

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Gretje Angell & Dori Amarilio West Coast Duo$10.00 Saturday 9/10 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

From Los Angeles! Vocal-Guitar Duo play Jazz Standards, Bossa Nova, andMore live at Nighttown!

On Nighttown's intimate Secret Garden patio! Limited seats available

Bringing a touch of artistic elegance to music, Dori and Gretje tap in to the swingin’fun of The Great American Songbook, alongside beautiful Bossa Nova grooves.Charming, intimate, and exciting, they create magic on stage.

Charming, intimate, and exciting, they create magic on stage.

Gretje channels the influence of jazz legends Anita O’Day, Carmen McRae, & EllaFitzgerald with her own sweet style. She has quickly skyrocketed to become one ofLA's freshest and most exciting voices in jazz, and always delivers a not-to-bemissed performance!

Complimenting her with his alluring guitar playing is Dori Amarilio, an award-winning composer, producer, & music director. Throughout his career, Dori has hadthe great pleasure of working with Airto and Flora Purim, Mike Stoller, MoacirSantos, Jeff Hamilton, Earl Palmer, Wayne Shorter, & Mitchell Forman, among manyothers. He is truly one of the most sought-after and brilliant musicians in his class.

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Rhythm Future Quartet & Hot Djang$20.00 Sunday 9/11 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

International Gypsy Jazz Quartet makes Cleveland Debut at Nighttown!Featuring: Jason Anick-violin, Oli Soikkeli-lead guitar ( From Finland), MaxO'Rourke-guitar, Greg Loughman-acoustic bass.

Special Guest Opening Act North Coast's own Hot Djang featuring: Reed Simon-violin, Kevin Richards-guitar, Brad Smedley-guitar, Eric Seddon-clarinet, & BryanThomas-acoustic bass.

“Rhythm Future Quartet breaks new ground for Gypsy jazz.” –The Boston Globe

“Jason Anick is a rising star in the world of jazz violin.” –Downbeat Magazine

When four young jazz virtuosos decided to join forces, the Rhythm Future Quartetwas born. Named after a Django Reinhardt tune, the Rhythm Future Quartetperforms dynamic and fiery arrangements of Gypsy jazz standards and originalcompositions that draw from rhythms heard around the world.

The quartet features Jason Anick on violin, Olli Soikkeli and Max O’Rourke onguitars, and Greg Loughman on bass. Over the years they have individually beenperforming alongside notable musicians like John Jorgenson, Frank Vignola, TommyEmmanuel, Bucky Pizzarelli, Andreas Öberg and Howard Alden and have finallyjoined forces to form this special group.

Hot Djang! is an acoustic jazz quintet featuringviolin, clarinet, acoustic guitars and upright bass. Their inspiration comes from the style of jazz madepopular in Paris during the 1930’s known as “GypsyJazz”. In addition, they play jazz and swing standardsfrom the American Songbook.

Reed Simon (violin) has worked with many ofCleveland's top jazz musicians and national artists including guitarist Tony Mattolla,vibraphonist Gary Burton and as a special guest on a Duke Ellington program atSeverance Hall.

Eric Seddon (clarinet) has performed with Grammy winners Doc Severinsen, TheMoody Blues, the Emerson String Quartet, Steve Allen, and Mark O’Connor. Hissolos engage the history of jazz clarinet from New Orleans roots to subtle swing tomodern complexity.

Kevin Richards (guitar) is highly regarded in the local roots music scene and hasshared stages with MacMartin, John Hammond, Jorma Kaukonen, Howard Armstrong, and local blueslegend Robert Lockwood Jr

Brad Smedley (guitar) is the heartbeat of the band. He has studied under several ofthe best jazz guitarists

the best jazz guitaristsof this genre including Frank Vignola, Gonzolo Begara, and Robin Nolan.

Bryan Thomas (contrabass) has numerous performance credits including TerryGibbs, Junior Mance, Vic Damone, Russell Malone and locally with The ClevelandJazz Orchestra, and Ernie Krivda.

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Alex Skolnick Trio$20.00 Monday 9/12 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

World Class Guitarist back on Nighttown Stage! Featuring: Alex Skolnick-guitar,Nathan Peck-bass, & Matt Zebroski-drums.

Skolnick's revved-up trio stunningly reconfigures tunes by rock icons into jazz-based, guitar trio fare."****1/2- Downbeat "Yes, here a former metalhead is reborn as a heady jazz guitarist in the Metheny-Scofield mold."- Jazziz "Sounds like the longhaired and tatooed stepchild of Joe Pass."- Village Voice Formerly the guitarist for the West coast based speed metal band Testament, AlexSkolnick was already playing arenas when he was just 16 years old. He recordedand toured with Testament for 5 years. An ambitious guitarist, Skolnick discoveredjazz guitar while watching a Miles Davis video late at night in a hotel room. Alwayssearching for new creative vistas, Skolnick found a new spark and creative freedomin jazz guitar. Soon he was soaking up the work of John Scofield, Mike Stern, JohnMcLaughlin, Chick Corea, and Herbie Hancock. Eventually he moved to New YorkCity, enrolled in the New School's jazz program, and now plays jazz most of thetime. He does some rock work still notably as the featured guitarist in theTransiberian Orchestra.

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Russell Malone Quartet $25.00 Tuesday 9/13 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

World Class NYC Guitarist and High Note Recording Artist leads Quartet atNighttown!

Featuring: Russell Malone-guitar, Dreen Ivey-piano, Glenn Holmes-acoustic bass,& Reggie Jackson-drums.

Malone first began playing guitar around age four on a toy instrument, quicklygraduating to the real thing. Largely self-taught, he initially drew inspirationlistening to the recordings of gospel and blues artists including the DixieHummingbirds and B.B. King. However, after seeing George Benson perform withBenny Goodman on a television show, Malone was hooked on jazz and beganintently studying albums by legendary guitarists like Charlie Christian and WesMontgomery.

By his twenties, Malone was an accomplished performer, and in 1988 joinedorganist Jimmy Smith's band. Soon after, he also became a member of HarryConnick, Jr.'s big band, appearing on Connick's 1991 effort, Blue Light, Red Light.With his growing reputation as a sideman, Malone next caught the attention ofpianist/vocalist Diana Krall, with whom he would work throughout much of the '90sand 2000s. Also during this period, Malone appeared with a bevy of name artistsincluding Branford Marsalis, Benny Green, Terell Stafford, Ray Brown, and others.

As a solo artist, Malone made his debut with 1992's Russell Malone, followed a yearlater by Black Butterfly. In 1999, he released Sweet Georgia Peach, which featureda guest appearance from pianist Kenny Barron. Malone kicked off the 2000s withseveral albums on Verve, including 2000's Look Who's Here and 2001's orchestraljazz-themed Heartstrings. He then moved to Maxjazz for 2004's Playground,featuring a guest appearance from saxophonist Gary Bartz, followed by 2010'sTriple Play.

Over the next several years, Malone appeared on albums by Wynton Marsalis,Christian McBride, and Ron Carter, as well as Krall bandmate bassist Ben Wolfe. In2015, he returned to solo work with the eclectic small-group album Love LooksGood on You, followed in 2016 by "All About Melody", both on HighNote.

On "All About Melody", Malone homed in on strong melodies. "I prefer to play songsthat stick in my head, and in the listener's head" paired with harmonic schemes thatmight prompt imaginative improvisations. And indeed, each of the pieces Maloneincluded on this session meets the bill. And they have one additional virtue: theyare played by Russell's working band of Rick Germanson, Luke Sellick and WillieJones III. Together they are able to selflessly convey the essence of these melodiesand prove, to paraphrase Beethoven, "what comes from the heart, goes to theheart."

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Jake Boland$20.00

$20.00 Wednesday 9/14 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Celebrate Half Way to St. Patrick's Day with vocalist and storyteller JakeBoland!

Memories and history of our Irish heritage in song. traditional Irish songs and somefolk and non-Irish songs. plus choruses for those who would like to sing-a-long.

Tad Robinson$15.00 Thursday 9/15 8:00 pm Buy Tickets

Dynamic Bluesman from Indianapolis back on Nighttown's stage!

Tad Robinson is the modern voice of Soul Blues.

From his Manhattan roots and his Indiana and Chicago musical upbringing, Tad hascaught theattention of the music world with his seven Blues Music Award nominations (theGrammys of blues music) and his many recordings, including the song “Rained AllNight” which was nominated for Blues Song of the Year at the 2011 Blues MusicAwards.

He’s a veteran of countless national and international tours, including many of themost important international blues festivals. With harmonica chops schooled by Bigand Little Walter, Sonny Boy I and II, Junior Wells, James Cotton, among many, andvocals that compare to Otis Redding, Syl Johnson, Al Green, Teddy Pendergrass,Tad ranks as one of the most unique and talented members of the internationalblues and soul communities.

“Robinson places near the top of the list of the finest living singers of soul blues.”– DOWNBEAT MAGAZINE

“A velvet voiced collection of cool.”– METROMIX INDY

“Robinson sings with a range and smoothness of delivery that are exquisitelyevocative.”– MOJO MAGAZINE

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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 onstage at Nighttown. Presented in Co-Operation with Tri-C JazzFest.

Singer-songwriter Jose James has always been of the quest for new musicalhorizons; constantly evolving and blurring the lines between genres in the process. While keeping his trademark soulful baritone at the forefront, Jose weaveselements of indie rock, folk, funk, blues, hip hop and R&B into an experiencejourneying from desire to introspection and spiritual epiphany.

Since the beginning, Minneapolis native José James has always drawn fromdisparate musical influences. “Growing up, it seemed like there was a newgroundbreaking album coming out every month. It was such an exciting time to bea fan of music. I can remember waiting for 10,000 Maniacs or Ice Cube to come outwith a new album. That really stoked my creativity.”

José set his sights on New York City – the ultimate metropolitan utopia where ironsharpens iron in various disciplines – and entered the New School for Jazz andContemporary Music in New York City. Conspiring with classmates and flourishingunder the tutelage of jazz luminaries, he found himself in a rich fabric of diversemusical contemporaries. He remembers, “I just started putting all this stufftogether. For me, it was never about whether it was jazz or hip-hop. It was all aboutcreative people who just had different sounds.”

An EP of José’s first recordings ended up in the hands of influential BBC Radio discjockey Gilles Peterson. Thoroughly impressed, Peterson enlisted José to join theroster of his label Brownswood Recordings and released his 2008 debut TheDreamer – a captivating mixture of jazz tradition and modern flair – and 2010’sforward-thinking opus Blackmagic – a bold foray beyond tradition, synthesizing hisjazz sensibilities with an ardent hip-hop moxie at the hands of beatsmiths like theesteemed Flying Lotus. Blackmagic successfully broadened his reach beyond jazz,garnering high praise from respected media outlets traditionally reserved for hip-hop and soul such as Okayplayer and Wax Poetics.

After extensive touring and experimentation with new ideas, James joined the BlueNote roster in 2013 when he released his breakout album No Beginning No End towide acclaim. With its irrepressible lead single “Trouble,” the album release foundJosé making national TV appearances on Conan, Late Show With David Letterman,and Tonight Show With Jay Leno.

The New York Times praised his “cool and confident” album, adding that it “soundslike the result of the black-pop continuum, jazz and soul and hip-hop and R&B, slow-cooked for more than 50 years.” NPR Music raved that “James makes utterlycontemporary music,” noting that he “skirts categories with ease, fitting in withcurrent R&B innovators like Frank Ocean or Miguel, yet maintaining a strongawareness of a lineage that stretches from Ray Charles to Marvin Gaye to LouRawls to Maxwell.”

José’s new album Yesterday I Had The Blues: The Music of Billie Holiday is a tributeto the legendary singer in honor of Holiday’s 100th birthday. James celebrates thewoman he refers to as his “musical mother” with this stunning set of 9 songs writtenor popularized by Holiday.

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Diego Figueiredo

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

World Renowned Brazilian Guitarist returns for a great night of Virtuoso SoloGuitar! 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 talentedguitar players in the world today. He is the winner of several importantcompetitions including the Montreux Jazz Competition and the VISA Prize. Diego hasreleased over nineteen albums to date, three DVD’s, and several instructionalbooks. His music is a fusion between Jazz, Bossa Nova and Classical. Diego’s uniqueinterpretations, along with his phenomenal technique and emotion, has created anexplosion of adoring fans and concert goers. Diego has performed in over fortycountries around the world.

Diego Figueiredo was born in Franca, Brazil in 1980. At the age of four he used tostrike poses carrying his small guitar. At six, he received a mandolin, which waskept in a very special place in his house. Diego played many instruments beforechoosing the electric guitar when he was twelve. By the age of fifteen, he wasplaying theaters and nightclubs throughout Brazil, playing both solo and with manyrenowned Brazilian musicians.

Most recently he accompanies the singer and songwriter Belchior in tours aroundBrazil and abroad, as well as with the French phenom Cyrille Aimée. He has playedand shared the stage with Hermeto Pascoal, Larry Coryell, Geraldo Azevedo,Sebastião Tapajós, Demônios da Garoa, Vanusa, Renato Borghetti, OsvaldoMontenegro, Jair Rodrigues, Elomar, Toquinho, Tunai, Paulinho da Viola, NandoCordel, 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 mostimportant stages around the world enchanting and charming the public whereverhe goes with his 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'sleading Latin Jazz Group.

Featuring: Sammy DeLeon-timbales & vocals, Jackie Warren-piano, Nelson Orta-

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 histalent far and wide. He has appeared in New York, Chicago, Miami, San Juan andpoints in between. He is the undisputed leader in latin music in the Ohio area. Formerly the musical director of Impacto Nuevo, Sammy has been leading his owngroup since 1996. Equally adept in latin jazz, salsa and merengue, Sammy and hisOrchestra make it hard for an audience to sit still. DeLeon has shared the stage withmany stars of latin jazz.

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

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

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

Fareed Haque & Funk Brothers$20.00 Saturday 9/24 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

From Chicago! Guitarist Extraordinaire and his Funk Brothers Band! Playingoriginal music, & repertoire from Eddie Harris, Garaj Mahal, Radiohead, PinkFloyd, & new Soul Jazz!

Featuring: Fareed Haque-Guitar & Leader, Greg Fundis-Drums, Alex Austin-Bass,& Kevin Kozol-Keyboards

Special Guest Opening Act: CuDa, KrishNa, & CuDa.Featuring: Tony Cuda-bass, Krishna B.-drums, Chris Cuda-guitar.

"Fareed and his funk Brothers is the acoustic jazz version of Fareed's electronicaband Mathgames!

While MathGames employs Machines, technology, loops and Signal processors,Fareed and his FBs replaces all of that with human musicians

For this startling new concept, Haque uses all human musicians -with fingers - to

For this startling new concept, Haque uses all human musicians -with fingers - tocreate the sounds normally created by robot funk music machines.

The new CD is entitled RumbleTrain, and will be released this fall on HarmonizedRecords."

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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 Professorof Music at Indiana University, Monika Herzig.

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

In the beginning, there were “The Chicks!” I encouraged Monika Herzig to pursueher love of Chick Corea’s music and dared to mention the play on words with hisname. Her project is anything but tongue-in-cheek. She has assembled someseriously accomplished musicians, all of whom happen to be women. Not only canwe be excited about the music they play, we can be thrilled about the importantexample they represent of high achieving women. Women are not the only onesthat can feel lucky about what “The Whole World In Her Hands” has brought us. Weall can. – Grammy Winning Bassist, John Clayton

Her vision clearly in place with a brilliantly reharmonized, reimagined andrearranged version of the traditional spiritual, “He’s Got The Whole World In HisHands,” Herzig collaborated with manager/producer Suzi Reynolds to make somehistory and a strong international statement with this recording. They assembled aninternational array of bandleaders from Israel, Cuba, Germany, India, NYC,Australia and Malaysia. This is a variation on the theme most would recognize asbeing how great jazz records have been made – independent, creative artists meetand discover their alchemy as a group, and fearlessly dive into new material. In thecase of Monika Herzig’s new release, however, one variation makes the recordingsessions particularly notable – every musician on this date happened to be female.

Beyond this historic fact is the music itself and the cohesion of the ensembleplaying it, impressive on any level. Yet each of the members of Herzig’s tautensemble are eminent musicians and leaders in their own right, all women whohave toured, recorded to international acclaim. Their talents, especially those oftheir leader, are on full display as instrumentalists, collaborators and composershere. In this album titled The Whole World in Her Hands, each player finds the worldin the instrument at her fingertips.

It’s not surprising that great talent is at the center of Herzig’s work. In this stunningand contemporary project, Monika showcases her artistry and those of top jazzwomen working today. Her intelligence and depth are audible in these songs, fromoriginals to unique arrangements of current hits. Bringing the likes of guitarist LeniStern (Germany/NYC), percussionist Mayra Casales (Cuba), flutist/saxophonist JaneBunnett (Canada), drummer Arianna Fanning (Indian-American), bassist JenniferVincent (USA), trombonist Reut Regev (Israel), flutist Jamie Baum (USA/NYC), altosaxophonist Lakecia Benjamin (USA/NYC)) and bassist Linda Oh (Malaysia/Australia)together to play this panoply of music has created a whole that is truly greater thanthe sum of its impressive parts. Herzig says of the record, “I’m really excited abouthow this project came together and what all of these women have been able toaccomplish. 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 allover the 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

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 debateon the Nighttown stage via large screen TV.

As set long-ago by the U.S. Presidential Debate Commission, the first officialpresidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump will take place onMonday, September 26. The two candidates will be on the Nighttown stage vialarge 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 pointof view), we’re going to start the festivities at 7 pm with a trivia contest, followed bythose singing political satirists, The Debatables – A Non-Partisan Trio. After that,we’ll be entertained by the Baldwin Wallace Musical Theater Department. Justbefore the debate begins, we’ll have a rousing audience sing-along featuring someof your favorite patriotic songs.

The Baldwin Wallace Musical Theater Department

Director Vicky Bussert brings to the Nighttown stage students from the second-bestmusical theater program in the country for a program of political showstoppingshowtunes that include America (West Side Story), Fugue for Tin Horns (Guys &Dolls), Make Them Hear You (Ragtime), The Gun Song (from Sondheim’s Assassins)– and a song from this season’s biggest hit on Broadway, Hamilton, all to the pianoaccompaniment of Dave Pepin, music director for the Baldwin Wallace program. Dave and the BW students will then lead us as we all sing This Land is Your Land,You’re a Grand Old Flag and Simon and Garfunkle’s America, 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 musicalsatire. 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 acollege kid, just completing his degree in classical guitar at the University of NorthCarolina; Loren was already a seasoned performer, but it was his first serious lookat acoustic guitar. After the workshop, Mark visited Loren and they spent some timepicking guitar – and picking 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 stagefor the 2010 CAAS convention where they were on the schedule of performers.Though they were not originally listed to play on the big Saturday night finale, theywere added to the show due to popular demand from those who heard themthroughout the week.

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

Their music is influenced by Bluegrass, Jazz and Western; their style of guitarplaying is largely built upon the thumb-picking techniques pioneered by guitargreats Merle Travis, Chet Atkins and Jerry Reed, and their songs feature Lorenssuperb vocals and some beautiful harmonies from Mark.

Barrigar and Mazengarb have toured extensively in both the USA and in Europe,and their fan base is rapidly expanding. They recorded their first album togetherthe summer of 2011 which won a SAMMY (Syracuse Area Music Awards) for BestAlbum at the Northeast Music Industry Conference, and their second album Onwardalso won a SAMMY. The title track 'Onward' won first place at the InternationalAcoustic Music Awards (IAMA) for Best Instrumental. Their most recent album is livefrom their 2013 tour of Europe

Loren and Marks live performances feature not only their spectacular technicalgrasp of the guitar, but also their outstanding musicality and ability to bespontaneously creative. The interaction between the two musicians is as much afeature of their shows as is the world-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 Detroitleads exciting new Quartet live at Nighttown!

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

Boundary breaking and eclectic, the Julien Labro Quartet escapes easyclassification with its unique musical language and blend of improvisation andartistry that draws from each individual musician’s diverse background and musicalroots. Inspired by music from around the world and across a myriad of genres,spanning jazz, classical, world and even folk music, the JLQ have crafted arefreshingly genre-bending, multilayered contemporary voice, rich with harmony,rhythm, and spontaneity that sets them indescribably apart.

Under the direction of world renown accordionist/bandoneónist Julien Labro, thequartet masterfully weaves together a diverse range of musical traditions whilenever forgetting that 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 playFunk, Second Line, & then some Live at Nighttown!Future Funk Stars - New Orleans own Water Seed has been creating a buzz all overthe band's hometown of NOLA with one of the most dynamic funk shows on thecircuit.

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 popularmusic, Water Seed has become one of the prevalent future funk fusion bandsdaring to keep audiences on the dance floor while romancing the ears of the mostadvanced 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 commandedsome of the most impressive stages across the country. Their latest 2 projects havedebut in the top 40 on the iTunes jazz charts and their relentless touring schedulecontinues to gain momentum keeping the band’s diverse fan base wanting morewith every stop. Powered by a seamless rhythm section. Enforced by an agile hornsection. Topped with a demanding vocal performance and front line, Water Seedwill funk any audience right out of 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 selectionsfrom her new 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 mostcovered songwriters of the 20th century, pianist, singer Christine Spero and hergroup take the listener on an unforgettable journey through some of Laura’s mostmemorable 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. Theexquisite arrangements are true to Laura’s originals but with many sweet creativetouches, beautifully interpreted in the group’s own distinct style. Christine has fullyrecaptured Laura’s spirit and passion with beautiful renditions running the breadthand depth of Laura's emotions. Drummer Peter O'Brien and bassist Scott Petitocreate a rhythm section that keeps the music driving and steady but neverimposing. Saxophonist/percussionist, Elliot Spero, adds excellent sax solos, flutesand multiple percussion accents. In February 2015 the group released their latestCd, Spero Plays Nyro.

Christine Spero, Winner and Finalist of the USA Songwriting CompetitionJazz/category, had her start in the music business as a teen with legendaryproducer Don Kirschner and Neil Sedaka. She earned numerous accolades for hermelodic, emotionally powerful and soulful writing and performing and her two Cds,"We Call it Music" and "My Spanish Dream" have received strong press from USAToday, Long Island Newsday, Billboard, JazzTimes, JAZZIZ, All About Jazz, Time OutNew York, The Village Voice, Chronogram, Albany Times Union, Kingston Freeman.TCSG has shared the stage with Kevin Eubanks. Felicia Collins, Doc Gibbs, SteveKatz of Blood Sweat and Tears, John Sebastian, Melanie, Jerry Marotta, Kim Waters,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 myold friend Laura Nyro, but I wasn’t prepared for just how amazing Christine’sperformance turned out to be. She was able tochannel Laura with all the feeling and intelligence that the music warranted, but, atthe same 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 sucha beautiful 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 isgreat to get this information straight from the source and presented the way it issupposed to be.” –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. NuevoMundo, abounding in energy and innovation could very well be one of the mostmemorable musical testaments to the meeting of jazz and its seeming alter-egoAfro-Peruvian music.” - Latin Jazz Network These musicians have a very strong local and regional following including fansfrom New York City that have traveled as far as Perú to see them perform. Theyalso have received rave reviews in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal,Time Out New York, Los Angeles Times, Downbeat Magazine, and the use of theband’s image on 300,000 McDonald’s publicity trays confirms the Afro-PeruvianSextet’s current impact on the international music world. Highlights from the pressinclude the following: "Sharp new album!" - The New York Times

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

“A fascinating glimpse into how jazz is fusing with regional music around theworld” - LA Weekly

“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 SouthAmerica’s rich cultural and musical heritage. The band culls its repertoire fromfour chart-topping albums that soared to the top of World Music and Jazz Charts inNorth America. High-energy execution of African rhythms from coastal Perúconstitutes the centerpiece of each Afro-Peruvian Sextet performance. Themusicians use the quijada (jaw-bone of a donkey), the Peruvian 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

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

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

Paquito D'Rivera defies categorization. The winner of fouteen GRAMMY Awards, he iscelebrated both 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 the Havana Conservatory of Music and, at 17, became a featured soloist withthe Cuban National Symphony. As a founding member of the Orquesta Cubana de MusicaModerna, he directed that group for two years, while at the same time playing both theclarinet and saxophone with the Cuban National Symphony Orchestra. Additionally, hewas a founding member and co-director of the innovative musical ensemble Irakere. Withits explosive mixture of jazz, rock, classical and traditional Cuban music never beforeheard, Irakere toured extensively throughout America and Europe, won several GRAMMYnominations (1979, 1980) and a GRAMMY (1979).

His numerous recordings include more than 30 solo albums. In 1988, he was a foundingmember of the United Nation Orchestra, a 15-piece ensemble organized by Dizzy Gillespieto showcase the fusion of Latin and Caribbean influences with jazz. A GRAMMY wasawarded the United Nation Orchestra in 1991, the same year D’Rivera received a LifetimeAchievement Award from Carnegie Hall for his contributions to Latin music. Additionally,D’Rivera’s highly acclaimed ensembles- the Chamber Jazz Ensemble, the Paquito D'RiveraBig Band, and the Paquito D’Rivera Quintet are in great 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 notables as Kenny Burrell, James Moody, Joe Lovano, David "Fat Head"Newman, Pat Martino, Paquito D'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 beheard on recordings with vocalists: Gloria Lynn, Grady Tate and R & B artists Joe Thomasand Chico DeBarge.

Billy Strayhorn

If you are familiar with the jazz composition, "Take the A Train," then you know somethingabout not only Duke Ellington, but also Billy "Sweet Pea" Strayhorn, its composer.Strayhorn joined Ellington's band in 1939, at the age of twenty four. Ellington liked what hesaw in Billy and took this shy, talented pianist under his wings. Strayhorn becameessential to the Duke Ellington Band; arranging, composing, sitting-in at the piano. Billymade a rapid and almost complete assimilation of Ellington's style and technique. It wasdifficult to discern where one's style ended and the other's began.

Some of Strayhorn's famous compositions are: Chelsea Bridge, Day Dream, Johnny ComeLately, 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 ( FromTrey Anastasio's Band).

A collaborative duo since 2014, trombonist and vocalist NATALIE CRESSMAN andguitarist MIKE BONO have developed a repertoire of vibrant and intricate originalsthat incorporate a multitude of genres. With its mix of jazz with folk and indie rock,the genre-bending music is complex yet very approachable. Cressman’s voice hasan alluring smoky quality, and her singing style comes out of the tradition of vocaljazz but with a distinctly contemporary feel. Bono is an accomplished arranger andimproviser.

Besides playing with their own bands, Cressman and Bono having been honing theirduo chops for a while with regular performances in NYC. The duo recorded theirdebut album, ETCHINGS IN AMBER, in October of 2015 at The Bunker in Brooklyn,NY. The project was mixed by Nick Rives at Capitol Records in Los Angeles andmastered by Kevin Reeves at Sterling Sound in New York City. The 9 songs,featuring the intimate instrumentation of voice and acoustic guitar, combine Bono’sharmonic stylings with Cressman’s soulful storytelling. With Cressman’s and Bono’sstrong musicianship andintricate but highly accessible compositions, ETCHINGS IN AMBER shows that thefuture of jazz is in good hands.

About Natalie CressmanRaised in an eclectic musical household in San Francisco, Natalie Cressman hasonly continued to diversify and expand her musical universe. Natalie decided topursue a career as a trombonist when she suffered a foot injury in high school aftermany years of studying ballet. Cressman moved to New York in 2009 to study at theManhattan School of Music, and the following year was enlisted by jam bandpioneer Trey Anastasio for his touring band. Cressman has spent much of the lastsix years touring the jam band circuit while also performing with jazz luminariesNicholas Payton, WycliffeGordon, and Peter Apfelbaum. She currently tours around the East Coast with herown band and as a sideman for several other groups. ETCHINGS IN AMBER is herthird CD, following Turn The Sea in 2014 and Unfolding in 2012.

About Mike BonoMike Bono is a NYC-based, sought after guitarist, composer, and teacher. He playsregularly around the city, and has performed at places such as Carnegie Hall, TownHall Theater, Birdland, The Blue Note, The Bar Next Door, and Joes Pub, amongstothers. He has also toured internationally as a leader and sideman in over 10countries in Europe, and most recently, at the Cape Verde Kriol Jazz Festival inAfrica. Mike has performed with a wide variety of artists such as Erykah Badu, ChrisCheek, Andra Day, Dayna Stephens, Julian Lage, Dick Oatts, Aloe Blacc, LeonBridges, and Rich Perry, to name a few. ETCHINGS IN AMBER 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: TonyCuda-electric bass, leader, & composer, Chris Cuda-guitar, Dan Maier-piano &keys, Dave Kasper-sax, & Carlos Kincaid-drums + Special Guests!

Tony Cuda is a bass player and composer. He is a graduate of Cleveland Hts High.Tony attended Berklee College of Music in Boston for 3 years in the late 1970's andreceived a Masters degree from John Carroll University in education. His musicalinfluences include Weather Report, Chic Corea, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Miles Davis,Yes, King Crimson and many others. As part of CuDa, RenKo & CuDa, the bandreleased 3 CD's and performed as an opening act for many international artists.

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

Chris Cuda is a self-taught acoustic/electric/synth guitarist. Chris has a new releasecoming out this year with Kip Reed (Bass), Steve Renko (Drums), as well as otherguests. Chris has recorded and/or performed with David Thomas (Rocket From TheTombs & Pere Ubu), Horns & Things, Sonny Geraci (The Outsiders), Len Berry,Tommy Roe, Freddy "Boom Boom" Cannon, Leslie Gore, Billy J. Krammer, TheShangri-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-Star Quintet! 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 Parisianpowerhouse ofbrothers François and Louis Moutin’s Reunion Quartet has quickly established itself

brothers François and Louis Moutin’s Reunion Quartet has quickly established itselfas one of themost creative new bands of the decade.”- Jennifer Odell -Downbeat

For the last ten years, master drummer Louis Moutin and bass monster FrancoisMoutin have been co-leading the Moutin Reunion Quartet, relentlessly touring bothAmerica and Europe, performing their own original compositions with astoundingpartners Jean-Michel Pilc on piano and Rick Margitza on tenor sax. They havereleased six albums, each of them generating lots of laudatory press and extensiveairplay.

The Moutin Factory Quintet is co-lead by twin brothers Francois Moutin on acousticbass and Louis Moutin on drums. Both in their forties, they enjoy a chemistry thatonly twin brothers can know.

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

This renewal of the team has enriched the sound and the musicality of the quintet,enhancing lyricism and inventiveness. Between the personalities of saxophonistChristophe Monniot, acrobat of the poetry, of guitarist Manu Codjia, alchemist of thesensuality, and of this uniquely creative piano-bass-drums trio, the chemistry isbreathtaking. 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 FrancoisMoutin and Louis Moutin, inspired by the sound of this new group. Their melodies andrhythms generously carry us in a world of deep emotions and lead us into sharing theirjubilation 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 SummitMeeting at Nighttown!

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

Grammy nominated, Hammond organist, Brian Charette has established himself asa leading voice in modern jazz. He has worked with many notable artists such asJoni Mitchell, Chaka Khan, Lou Donaldson, and countless others. Since moving toNew York in 1995 from his native Meriden, Connecticut, Charette has become anintegral part of the New York City jazz scene.

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

Brian writes master classes regularly for Keyboard Magazine, and has recentlybecome a Nord endorsed artist. In June, Downbeat Magazine gave "Music for Organ

become a Nord endorsed artist. In June, Downbeat Magazine gave "Music for OrganSextette" 3 1/2 stars 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 SherylBailey.

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 futureof music you owe this album a listen". Edward Blanco of Ejazzreview calls Charette'splaying "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--a compelling suite of music with a repertoire that spans genres and generationsunited by the trumpeter/composer's soulful conception. Bringing together songsfrom Tom Waits, Horace Silver, Dianne Reeves and the Gipsy Kings as well asoriginal compositions, Farinacci has managed to create his own musical universe,aided by musicians of the highest caliber. All of the songs have a narrative that anylistener can relate to.

Farinacci had already achieved enough stature by his mid-teens that WyntonMarsalis offered to help him set his sights on coming to New York, and by 2001,Farinacci was one of only four trumpeters in the world to be selected as theinaugural students in The Juilliard School's first jazz curriculum. During his schoolyears and afterwards, Farinacci immediately distinguished himself as asoloist/bandleader/composer with a vision.

Soon thereafter, Farinacci was named the first Global Ambassador for Jazz atLincoln Center and traveled to Qatar where his world expanded beyond his wildestdreams. Throughout the two years that Farinacci spent there, he broadened hisactivities to include dozens of different projects, where the goal was, through hismusic and outreach activities, to unite communities and overcome barriers ofevery sort.

Life itself has many different sorts of mentorship built into it. A life in the arts can'texist without these kinds of relationships, and Short Stories is the fruit of the comingtogether of two kindred spirits, Farinacci and LiPuma, from the same home town(Cleveland, Ohio), separated by just under half a century in age. What unites themis a clear, moern aesthetic vision that combines the highest musical standards witha desire to be agents of change.

LiPuma's credits as a producer are far too numerous to list here; suffice it to say hehas played an essential role in the sound of the last 50 years, with 35 albumscertified gold or platinum, four GRAMMY® Award wins and 33 nominations. If you

certified gold or platinum, four GRAMMY® Award wins and 33 nominations. If youhave heard Sir Paul McCartney, Barbra Streisand, Miles Davis, George Benson,Natalie Cole, Dave Mason, Diana Krall and Dr. John--you have heard Mr. LiPuma'swork.

Amazingly, Farinacci found time during his Middle East years to also play anintegral role in the conception and build out of Cuyahoga Community College'sTommy LiPuma Center for Creative Arts.

There are so many superlatives thrown around these days that they seem to havelost their effect; but as this unique and deeply grounded album sinks into yourconsciousness, you will undoubtedly come to the conclusion that DominickFarinacci is not only one of the truly outstanding musicians of his generation, butalso that what is behind the music is nothing short of miraculous. In Farinacci's ownwords: "While Short Stories is the title of this particular recording, it has come torepresent a culmination of things I'm most passionate about - performance,education, music & wellness and community-based cultural collaborations -unfolding in the music and touring around the world."

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

Emerging Singer/Songwriters from the North Coast light up the NighttownStage! The art of song: four songwriters from northeast Ohio.

Hallie Sinclair has been playing piano since the age of four. She was taken to her firstfilm, and immediately upon arriving at home began to repeat the score on her family’spiano. She began formal lessons shortly thereafter at a local teacher’s urging. She latergraduated with a Bachelors of Arts degree in Piano Performance, where she also continuedher studies and participation in orchestras, chamber groups and collaborative studies inviolin as well as piano.

Hallie had her debut as a singer songwriter at Nighttown at the age of nineteen, withmembers of the Cleveland Jazz Project. Since then she has continued to write and performher own compositions in various venues in and around the Cleveland area, as well asToronto. Hallie lived in Toronto for the last three years where she collaborated with hermain band writing all original compositions as the lead singer, lyricist and keyboardist.

She is now reentering the Cleveland scene, working towards mastering a selection ofclassical pieces 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 professionalcareer in music took off when she helped form the group, The Womack Family Band (latershortened to The Womacks in 2013) in 2009 with Noah Heyman, Tony Schaffer, and CoryWebb.

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

Gretchen Pleuss - "As with some of her proudly stated musical heroes, which includeNick Drake, Joni Mitchell, Paul Simon, and Ani Difranco, Gretchen Pleuss keeps the musicabove the standard, three-chord, coffee-house troubadour sound with some cool chordprogressions (a la Mitchell) and grooves underneath layered vocal harmonies. Pleuss alsotrusts her lilting melodies enough to use her quiet, emotive alto to sell her lyrics (i.e.there's not a log of manic melisma trying to tear your eardrums off)." - Malcolm X Abram

Morgan Mecaskey is an American musician, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalistliving in Cleveland, Ohio. The former front of acclaimed local indie/folk band Tinamou,Mecaskey made her solo debut in 2012 with the EP, "Righteous Kind". "Righteous Kind" isa heart and head experience for the listener: earnest lyrics delve into metaphysical

a heart and head experience for the listener: earnest lyrics delve into metaphysicalquestions while vivid soundscapes, whimsical motifs, and fat beats build the bold andbeguiling album.

Mecaskey has been likened to artist Jeff Buckley in the way she composes and coveys hermusic. An apt comparison, Mecaskey's forceful, assured presence, deliberatearrangements, and confident handling 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 likewho I really 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 DaveDouglas at Danger 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 7 Ultra Faux 7 PM $15.AKA "Hot Club of Baltimore". Django Inspired Original Gypsy Jazz Group from Baltimore make theirCleveland debut at Nighttown!Featuring: Michael Joseph Harris-guitar & composer, Sami Arefin-guitar, & Eddie Hrybyk-acoustic bass.

Thursday, September 8 Richard Smith & Pete Cavano 8 PM $15.From Nashville! Fingerstyle Guitar Master lights up the Nighttown stage! Special Guest opening actNorth Coast Guitarist Pete Cavano.

Thursday, Sept. 8 Jaerv 7:30 PM $15.Direct from Sweden! Award-winning Swedish Quintet play heartfelt Folk Music with Jazz and PopInfluences live at Nighttown!On Nighttown's "Secret Garden" patio. Limited seats available

Friday, September 9 Forecast 8:30 PM $15.North Coast's leading Contemporary Jazz Group Live at Nighttown!Featuring: Lem Adams-vibes, Gary Stevenson-electic bass, Alphonso McDuffie-keyboards, Riley Richards-sax, & Gene Butler-drums.

Saturday, Sept. 10 Gretje Angell & Dori Amarilio West Coast Duo 8:30 PM $10.From Los Angeles! Vocal-Guitar Duo play Jazz Standards, Bossa Nova, and More live at Nighttown! On Nighttown's intimate Secret Garden patio! Limited seats available

Sunday, September 11 Rhythm Future Quartet & Hot Djang 7 PM $20.International Gypsy Jazz Quartet makes Cleveland Debut at Nighttown!Featuring: Jason Anick-violin, Oli Soikkeli-lead guitar ( From Finland), Max O'Rourke-guitar, GregLoughman-acoustic bass.Special Guest Opening Act North Coast's own Hot Djang featuring: Reed Simon-violin, Kevin Richards-guitar, Brad Smedley-guitar, Eric Seddon-clarinet, & Bryan Thomas-acoustic bass.

Monday, September 12 Alex Skolnick Trio 7 PM $20.World Class Guitarist back on Nighttown Stage! Featuring: Alex Skolnick-guitar, Nathan Peck-bass, &Matt Zebroski-drums.

Tuesday, September 13 Russell Malone Quartet 7 PM $25.World Class NYC Guitarist and High Note Recording Artist leads Quartet at Nighttown!Featuring: Russell Malone-guitar, Dreen Ivey-piano, Glenn Holmes-acoustic bass, & Reggie Jackson-drums.

Wednesday, September 14 Jake Boland 7 PM $20.Celebrate Half Way to St. Patrick's Day with vocalist and storyteller Jake Boland!

Thursday, September 15 Tad Robinson 8 PM $15.Dynamic Bluesman from Indianapolis back on Nighttown's stage!

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 9 PM $40.

$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, & repertoirefrom Eddie Harris, Garaj Mahal, Radiohead, Pink Floyd, & new Soul Jazz! Featuring: Fareed Haque-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 Live atNighttown!

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 "SperoPlays 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: Tony Cuda-electric bass, leader, & composer, Chris Cuda-guitar, Dan Maier-piano & keys, Dave Kasper-sax, & CarlosKincaid-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, Thomas Enhco-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 Mack AvenueRecords, Live at Nighttown!

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

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