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BIG WEEK - Alex Bugnon, Jennifer Heemstra All-Star Classical Group, Soundoctrine, Russian Duo's Oleg Kruglyakov and more.....

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Hi Folks.

It's a great time to refresh our souls with some music from fantastic international and top regional artists.

On Wednesday, don't miss the return of Cleveland Institute of Music Master's grad, Jennifer Heemstra,when she brings an all-star classical group to Nighttown. It's a celebration and benefit for Jennifer's non-profitbased in India that uses music to develop students.

On Friday and Saturday, "Don't Miss" the great contemporary/fusion jazz artist AlexBugnon.

On Sunday, NE Ohio funk and soul band Soundoctrine returns for an explosive nightof music.

Then on Monday, join us for Russian native and now Cleveland resident OlegKruglyakov, who will partner with a great gypsy guitarist Vadim Kolpakov.

Enjoy life......it's music at Nighttown! Hope you can join us!

Jim WadsworthNighttown / Jim Wadsworth Productions

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11/16 Indian Summer: A Benefit for Jennifer Heemstra's KolkataClassics 11/18 & 11/19 Alex Bugnon 11/20 Soundoctrine 11/21 Oleg Kruglyakov & Vadim Kolpakov 11/22 Mike, Jim, & Bill Do The Beatles White Album 11/25 & 11/26 Jerome Jennings All-Star Quintet 11/27 John Watkins & JSaxx Experience 11/28 Benefit for 2016 Children's Free Care Fund12/01 Jamie Baum All-Star Quintet 12/02 Sammy DeLeon Latin Jazz Sextet 12/03 Victor Jones All-Star Quartet featuring Michael Wolff 12/04 Duke Robillard 12/05 Baldwin Wallace Musical Theater Showcase 12/08 Gaetano Letizia Quartet 12/09 Muriel Anderson, Mark Sganga, Pete Cavano

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

New Year's Eve Spectacular - Three Great Artists, Four GreatShows12/31 New Year's Eve Anne Cochran / Abe LaMarca & Band 8 &10:3012/31 New Year's Eve Dominick Farinacci 7:30 & 10:00

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Indian Summer: A Benefit for Jennifer Heemstra's KolkataClassics$25.00 Wednesday 11/16 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Concert to benefit Kolkata Classics a Non Profit Free Concert Series inKolkata (Calcutta), India directed by CIM Graduate Jennifer Heemstra. Playing Classical Music from Rachmaninoff, Ravel, Show Tunes, and more!Jennifer Heemstra, professional pianist and entrepreneur currently lives and works in Kolkata, India. In2014 she founded a trust (in India) called the Kolkata Classics Club which provides health services fortrafficked women, educates children from the slums to the elite and exposes the citizens of Kolkata tohigh quality, western classical music. Last year alone she put on 53 concerts and performed for andworked with over 55,000 adults and children. Heemstra earned her Master of Music from The ClevelandInstitute of Music and a Bachelor of Music from Michigan State University.

Institute of Music and a Bachelor of Music from Michigan State University.

Dr. Susan Williams, soprano, is Assistant Professor of Voice at the University ofAlabama. She earned her Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the Cleveland Instituteof Music. Under the baton of Franz Welser-Möst, she performed in The ClevelandOrchestra’s production of Le nozze di Figaro and has been a soloist with the AkronSymphony & the Cleveland Pops Orchestra.

Dr. Carrie Pierce is Assistant Professor of Cello and Chamber Music at Texas A&M CorpusChristi. She holds a Doctor of Musical Arts from the University of Michigan, and two degreesfrom Michigan State University. As a commercial musician, Dr. Pierce has performed fornumerous pop and solo artists, such as Kanye West and the Trans-Siberian Orchestra.

Chelsea Coyne, soprano, is a Barry Ball Artist and performs almost exclusivelyat sea on cruise ships as a guest entertainer with her solo show “Classics atSea.” She earned her Master of Music Degree and Artist Diploma Certificatefrom The Cleveland Institute of Music.

Cynthia Watson, oboist, is on the faculty of the Cleveland Institute of Music. She is thePrincipal Oboe of the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra and also performs with the CantonSymphony. Her playing has been described as "creating a lasting impression with exquisitesinging tone" (Times Union, Albany, N.Y.) She earned a Master of Music Degree from Yalestudying with Ronald Roseman. George Pope is the Emeritus Professor of Flute at The University of Akron and Instructor ofFlute at The Baldwin Wallace Conservatory. Gramophone-UK writes about Pope's solo CD “…some measures for living”, “The wonder of Pope’s playing is how engagingly, articulately,flowingly and objectively he pours himself into this music….” (Sept. 2016)He is a graduate of Northwestern University and The University of Tulsa.

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

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

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

Montreux-reared Bugnon studied at a music conservatory in Paris before coming to America tocontinue at Boston’s famed Berklee School of Music. He spent a lot of time playing not only jazzbut gospel, gigging on that time-honored southern circuit. Upon graduation he moved to NewYork. After spending a year driving taxicabs and teaching French at the Berlitz School, he foundinitial work backing R&B stars such as Patti Austin & James Ingram and Keith Sweat. It was throughbacking Freddie Jackson that he made the contact at then-new Orpheus Records where herecorded his first two CDs Love Season (1989) and Head Over Heels (1991), making his deepestfirst impressions with R&B audiences as a soulful instrumentalist du jour. A switch to Sony’s EpicRecords family yielded 107 Degrees in the Shade (1991) and This Time Around (1993), uponwhich time he jumped to RCA Records for Tales from the Bright Side (1995). From there hesegued into the four albums he did for Narada Records, an associated label that specialized in

segued into the four albums he did for Narada Records, an associated label that specialized insmooth jazz and new age.

Beyond his recordings, Alex has built a loyal fan base through constant touring on the club andjazz festival circuits. Just last year he passed the great Dizzy Gillespie’s record of playingWashington, D.C.’s Blues Alley for 12 consecutive Thanksgivings with his own lucky 13th visit. Thatmost recent gig found his new music from Going Home receiving quite the warm welcome.“People in their 40s, 50s and 60s that have all of my CDs were raving about the new songs,” hebeams. “At the same time, college students that are more likely to be Radiohead fans werecoming up to me saying, ‘I really dug that ‘Silver Finger’ song, man’ - which was really nice tohear!”

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

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

Original Alternative Funk Jazz Fusionists, SOUNDOCTRINE first appeared at The Northeastern OhioGospel Music Connection in January 2002. Two weeks later they opened for Grammy WinnerBobby “Blue” Bland. The group has continued recording and performing throughout NorthernOhio, Western Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and in to New York state. SOUNDOCTRINE’s award winning debut “PERSEVERANCE,” released on their own NIAYANARECORDINGS label earned the band the Nu Soul Album of the Year from Soul Patrol. Their followup “SD Live!!!” was an underground smash throughout the globalIndie Artist community. The band’s third project, “ENDURANCE” was released to International ravereviews and was chosen #3 Best Jazz Funk Album by Soul Patrol. The album offered up three tuneswhich maintained rotation on The Weather Channel, featuring the Jim Couchenour penned“Smallmouth Bass” remixed by Smooth Jazz Legend, Bob Baldwin. Their hit single “Chi Tea”remains the theme song for WFMJ-TV21’s Community Connection since its release. SOUNDOCTRINE was nominated Best Jazz Artist by the American Gospel Music Awards. They listamong prestigious Capital Jazz Fest Finalists and have performed at Cleveland’s famed Rock andRoll Museum as part of WZAK 93.1 FM’s “Rock and Soul Day.” SOUNDOCTRINE was the Host Bandfor Soul Patrol’s Annual Black Heritage Festival in Philadelphia, PA and have performed alongsidethe legendary Delfonics, Angel Woodruff, Michael Henderson, Gordon Chambers, Sonnyboy andMarlon Saunders. Their early music and Border’s Blitz Tour, documented by noted filmmaker, Art Byrd was a featurefilm short at the Hollywood Black Film Festival. The film was featured throughout the event inHollywood, CA in June 2004. SOUNDOCTRINE’s fourth release, the critically acclaimed “INSPIRE” containing the hit single“Marriage” gained immediate airplay on The Weather Channel and inclusion on the US New Jazzcompilation, “Jazz Infusion Vol II” airing across the country. Finalizing work on “SOURCE,” their fifth album, SOUNDOCTRINE has already released threesingles, each one garnering significant buzz. “After All,” Selah” and a sizzling cover of the BobbyWomack classic, “Stop On By” which continues to build on national radio and is in heavy rotationof 103.7FM, The Wave.

SOUNDOCTRINE has opened for Grammy Winner Kirk Whalum, Spyro Gyra, Pieces of a Dream,Freddy Jackson, Con Funk Shun and The Ohio Players to name a few.

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

Russian Balalaika & Gypsy Guitar Duo Live at Nighttown!

Three-stringed balalaika meets seven-stringed Gypsy guitar, creating aravishing combination of Russian folk instruments!Oleg Kruglyakov, one half of Cleveland’s Russian Duo, has created this special project with VadimKolpakov, renowned Russian Roma (Gypsy) 7-string guitarist from the Moscow Gypsy Theater, theonly such theater in the world.

In 2008, Vadim Kolpakov, as a member of the Kolpakov Trio, went on Madonna’s "Sticky & Sweet"world tour. Vadim performs with Zingaresca, dedicated to Russian-Gypsy guitar repertoire. In2004, Vadim founded Via Romen, an ensemble deeply rooted in traditional Romany repertoiresand dialects, enriched by jazz, Jewish and Latin styles. Vadim repeatedly brings audiences to theirfeet with his phenomenally fluid guitar improvisations, passionate dancing, and singing. He worksexclusively in the oral tradition and was Artist-In-Residence at UNC-Charlotte, teaching traditionalRoma guitar, dance and vocal repertoire.

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

Oleg has also participated in theatre productions, taking the role of a cello-playing prisoner in theState Tumen Drama Theatre. He had a cameo appearance performing in Chekhov’s “ThreeSisters” with the Chagrin Falls Performing Arts Academy, coaching the cast in Russian folk songsand choreography.

Oleg has been commissioned to create arrangements and compositions for Kulture Kids theaterproductions as well as Kevin Kammeraad/Cooperfly Puppets’ new album and video. Last springOleg was invited to perform at Otterbein University “Guitar and its Fretted Friends” Festival. Lastsummer, he participated in International Day of the Balalaika in Yekaterinburg, Russia.

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

In this intimate concert, Oleg and Vadim will play, sing and explore Russian romance, folk song,Soviet music, and of course, gypsy repertoire, with some solo guitar works to demonstrate theRomany style.

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

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

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

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

Saturday 11/26 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Master NYC Drummer & Cleveland Native returns home with All-Star Lineupfor Dynamic CD Release Party! Featuring music from his Brand New CD "TheBeast"!

Featuring: Jerome Jennings-drums and leader, Christian Sands-piano, EliasBailey-acoustic bass, Kenyatta Beasley-trumpet, & Dion Tucker-trombone.Jerome Jennings hails from Cleveland, Ohio where he began to play drums at the age of ten.Playing the drums was key to his formation as a young person teaching him discipline andeventually bringing him to the east coast where he studied music performance as anundergraduate at Rutgers-New Brunswick. He also earned a masters degree from the prestigiousJuilliard School in Manhattan, where he became the first jazz studies recipient of the MorseFellowship, a program that brings the performing arts to New York City school children.

Since moving to the east coast, Jerome has toured and recorded with legendary musicians likeSonny Rollins, Hank Jones, Christian McBride, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Wynton Marsalis, HenryButler, and countless others.

Jerome is an internationally travelled artist whose distinct sound reflects a fierce connection to theswing tradition, soul music, and hip hop. One of his current projects is playing alongside ChristianMcBride and Christian Sands as part of the Christian McBride’s trio. He also enjoys performingtraditional hot swing music with dynamic vocalist and trumpeter, Bria Skonberg.

Jerome also has a deep investment in and passion for jazz education. He delivers interactivelectures on jazz history and performance to people of all ages through his work at Jazz at LincolnCenter’s Swing University. Additionally, he works with youth through Lincoln Center’s Jazz ForYoung People, the Jazz House Kids Program, and the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. Throughhis work as a musician and educator, Jerome is thoroughly committed to carrying the tradition andcore values of jazz music onward.

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

Dynamic North Coast Saxophonist and Group live at Nighttown! Featuring: Louis Hohl-fluteand George Pearson-keyboards. Presented in co-operation with Quad City Productions.

John “J Saxx” Watkins, born in Cleveland Ohio developed his love for music at the early age of 8listening to his father Rev. John C. Watkins, his uncle Lamar Gaines and his grandfather CharlesPace. Following in his family’s footsteps J Saxx picked up the saxophone and never put it down.Having the opportunity to enroll into the Cleveland School of Arts, allowed J Saxx to expand hisknowledge of wind instruments as well as music theory and music production.

Some of J Saxx earlier influences stemmed from local sensations like Russell Thompson, KennyLegrand and Eddie Baccus, Jr. to National recording artist Cannonball Adderley, John Coltrane,Grover Washington Jr.,Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Everett Harp, Kirk Whalum, Gerald Albright,Cecil Rucker, Eric Gould, Michael Becker, Joshua Redman, Kenny Garrett, David Sandborn, KennyG, and Thelonius Monk. After Leading his band Notes and Sounds performing at several events aswell as TV programs like FOX8 morning show, Jazz saxophonist and recording artist John “J Saxx”Watkins is launched his solo career. Johns sound truly represents that common fabric that unifies all music across many mediums,from traditional Jazz to old school R&B, fusion and pop; music that reaches all generations andage groups from both ends of the spectrum. They present new platform laced with a familiartouch of the old, connecting all genres of music through one unified platform. J Saxx has sharedthe stage with the Whispers, GC Cameron and the Temptations, performed at the Black HeritageFestival in Kentucky, he has also performed musical production play starring movie actor Leon. Ending 2012 on the cover of Lifestyles Magazine, and starting 2013 with his debut Jazz singlerelease “ In My Soul” being aired on 107.3fm the Wave. In 2014, John “J Saxx” Watkins showcasedthe launch of his solo career at the Beachland Ballroom in Cleveland Ohio in front of a sold outcrowd. J Saxx is set to release his second single “Acid Rain” slated for rotation the beginning of thesecond quarter laying the ground work for an impressive launch to his career. At the January2015 NAMM Show in California, J Saxx became an endorser for Antigua Winds saxophone, TheoWanne Mouth pieces and Legere reed.

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

In support of local children's hospitals.

6Pm Light appetizers, cash bar, silent auction

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

Sponsored by Howard Hanna Cleveland Heights/University Heights Office

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

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

Featuring: Jamie Baum-flute, Nir Felder-guitar, Andy Milne-piano, MattClohesy-acoustic bass, & Jeff Hirshfield-drums.NYC flutist/composer/recording artist/clinician, Jamie Baum , has toured the US, and over 28countries performing at major festivals and concert halls including the North Sea Jazz Festival,Sedutirol, Braga, Oeiras, Bermuda, Edinburgh, Friehoffer, Winter JazzFest and JVC Festivals. Shehas performed with artists as renown and diverse as George Russell, Randy Brecker, DonaldBrown, Mick Goodrick, Tom Harrell and Kenny Barron to Dave Douglas, Fred Hersch, Uri Caine,Ralph Alessi, Leni Stern, Jane Bunnett, David Binney, V.M Bhatt, Anthony Braxton and Wadada LeoSmith.

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

Ms. Baum has been in the DownBeat Critics Polls annually since 1998, winning #4 in the 2015 TopFlutists category and # 1 Rising Star Flutist in 2012, and was named as part of the "Major NewInternational Talent" 2015 list in Musica Jazz (Italy). She was nominated by the Jazz JournalistsAssociation for “Flutist of the Year“ eight times/

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

Aside from leading both her Septet+ (since ’99) and Short Stories and co-leading Yard Byard: TheJaki Byard Project, she is involved in several other projects either as co-leader or side-woman,including The Richie Beirach/Jamie Baum Duo and Far Cry Flutes featuring Robert Dick. Ms. Baum

including The Richie Beirach/Jamie Baum Duo and Far Cry Flutes featuring Robert Dick. Ms. Baumhas been on the faculty of the jazz department at Manhattan School of Music since 2007, on theadjunct faculty roster at the New School University since 2004 and taught at Berklee College ofMusic (2011-2013). A clinician for Altus Flutes/ KHS America, they have sponsored her innovative,pioneering clinic "A Fear Free Approach to Improvisation for the Classically-Trained Musician"™ atcolleges, conservatories, festivals and “music and art” schools worldwide since 1993.

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

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

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

Sammy DeLeon a master timbales player has shared his talent far and wide. He has appeared in 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 director of Impacto Nuevo, Sammy has been leading his own group since 1996. Equallyadept in latin jazz, salsa and merengue, Sammy and his Orchestra make it hard for an audience to sit still. DeLeonhas shared the stage with many stars of latin jazz.

He opened up for the late Tito Puente several times in Cleveland and New York City and was a favorite of the latemaster. Sammy has collaborated with many of the leading latin musicians throughout the world. They includeHumberto Ramirez, Tony Vega, El Gran Combo, and Tito Rojas. Latin music has enjoyed a great revival inNortheast Ohio thanks to the leadership of Sammy DeLeon and his dynamic Orchestra.

Jackie Warren is one of the most in demand and prolific jazz artists working in the Great Lakes region. On anygiven night she can be found playing solo, leading her trio, or she may be heard as the featured soloist andarranger for Sammy DeLeon's Salsa and Latin-Jazz ensemble.

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

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

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

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

No stranger to traditional or modern jazz, Victor Jones started his career as a teen-age musicianplaying in local bands in his birthplace of Newark, New Jersey and touring world-wide with LouDonaldson. In his early twenties he toured the world with Stan Getz. Later tours were with JamesMoody, Michel Petrucciani, Joe, Olivia, Stanley Clarke,, Phyllis Hyman,, Dizzy Gillespie and ChakaKhan as well as others.

Victor played on the Grammy nominated EMI Korean recording, Second Moon, which won Recordof the Year in 2006. Victor also was featured on the Best Latin Jazz recording in 2008 with PapoVasquez. When asked about his greatest achievement he replied, “My greatest achievement inlife was having five children with my wife Ane Jones.” Since 2003 he has been a Bandleader with his own World Music Band, Cultur-Versy, these daysspecializing in a new age type of music, a mix of dance music, hip-hop and electro pop. Thisgroup currently has three CDs out, the latest named Dance Floor 54. Stan Getz said, “Victor is one top of the world caliber drumnmners and I don’t say that lightly.” George Benson states,Whether playing funk, rock or jazz, Victor Jones is one cat that gets it right.”

Michael Wolff was a member of the bands of Cannonball Adderley, Sonny Rollins, Jean Luc Ponty,Airto Moreira and Flora Purim, and singer Nancy Wilson, among many others. As musical directorof The Arsenio Hall Show, Wolff performed with artists ranging from Yo Yo MA to GrandmasterFlash, and with Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, and Chick Corea as well.

Saxophonist and composer, Hailey Niswanger graduated in December of 2011 with a B.A. in JazzPerformance from the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston. Born in 1990 in Houston,Hailey grew up in Portland, Oregon, and now currently lives in Brooklyn, New York. Hailey hasshared the stage with Esperanza Spalding, DeeDee Bridgewater, George Duke, Joe Lovano, TerriLyne Carrington, and many other jazz greats. Hailey leads her own quartet that has performed atnumerous festivals.

A legendary bassist, Harvie S, has performed and recorded with a huge number of jazz greatsincluding Stan Getz, Chet Baker, Dexter Gordon, Tony Bennett, Ray Baretto, Michael Brecker, JeanPierre Rampal, Paquito D’Rivera, Gil Evans, Art Farmer, Mark Turner, Jim Hall, Stefon Harris, BillyHart, Lee Konitz, Yusef Lateef, Dave Leibman, Joe Lovano, Pat Metheny, Paul Motion, ChicoO’Farrill, Danilo Perez, Maria Schneider, Zoot Sims, Toots Thielemans, Ray Vega, James Williams,Phil Woods, Louie Bellson and countless others.

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

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

Top Flight Blues from Providence, Rhode Island, with virtuoso guitarist DukeRobillard and his Band Live at Nighttown!The Blues Music Awards have named Duke Robillard "Best Blues Guitarist" four years out of five(2000,2001,2003,2004) making him the second most honored guitarist for that award! He wasalso nominated in that category in 2005, 2007 and again this year of 2008.

In 2007 Duke received a Grammy nomination for his "Guitar Groove-a-rama" CD and was alsohonored with the prestigious Rhode Island Pell Award for "excellence in the arts" along withactress Olympia Dukakis, actor Bob Colonna, and R.I. Choreographer/Festival Ballet directorMihailo "Misha" Djuric. Other awards over the last decade include three Canadian Maple Blues Awards in 2001, 2002, and2003 for "Best International Blues Artist," The Blues Foundation's "Producer of the Year" award in2004, The French Blues Association "Album of the Year" award in 2002 (Living with the Blues) and"Guitarist of the Year" awards in 1999 and 2002.

BB King himself has called Duke "One of the great players," The Houston Post called him "one ofGod's guitarists. And the New York Times says "Robillard is a soloist of stunning force andoriginality.

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

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

Always ahead of his time, Duke’s first band pre-dated the renewed interest in jump blues by morethan a decade — and almost 20 years later, in 1986, when he recorded with jazz sax master ScottHamilton, he recorded a collection of classic big band tunes from the ’30s and ’40s, thus skillfullypre-dating the neo-Swing craze of the mid ’90s.

Roomful of Blues — which still continues, forty years later — gave Duke his first exposure to a widepublic, and when he left after a dozen years, he played briefly with rockabilly king Robert Gordon,then cut two albums with the Legendary Blues Band (a sterling collection of former members ofMuddy Waters’ band). He led his own band until 1990, and then replaced Jimmy Vaughan in theFabulous Thunderbirds.

He has found time to share studio gigs with Bob Dylan (the Daniel Lanois-produced Time Out ofMind sessions), Ruth Brown, the late Johnny Adams, John Hammond, Pinetop Perkins, and RonnieEarl, among many others. He now has his own 24-track studio in his home, and he has becomedeeply involved in graphic design and photography as well as record production.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Featuring: Gaetano Letizia-guitar, Bob Esterle-baritone & tenor sax, WilburKrebs-bass, & Steve Renko-drums.A veteran guitarist with several recordings under his belt including some that go back to the LPera, Gaetano Letizia, a native Clevelander has assembled a first class group that he will beshowcasing at Nighttown. Letizia who has exceptional jazz chops, is also well versed in blues, latin,and swing music. He is most influenced by the hard bop music he grew up with and he citesplayers like Pat Martino, Jim Hall, and Kenny Burrell as his main influences. Always a popularattraction in the Cleveland area, Letizia's latest group is one of his best ever. Joining Gaetano Letizia at Nighttown will be an All-Star group featuring Kenny LeeGrand-sax, DanMaier-piano, Wilbur Krebs-electric bass, & Steve Renko-drums.

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

Fingerstyle Guitar Summit with 3 Top Flight String Masters!

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

Muriel Anderson and Mark Sganga have both been named National GuitarChampions at the International Fingerstyle Guitar Festival in Winfield,Kansas!One of the world’s foremost fingerstyle guitarists and harp-guitarists, Muriel Anderson is the firstwoman to have won the National Fingerstyle Guitar Championship. Her recent CD “NightlightDaylight” has won top honors in 11 national awards. She has performed/recorded with ChetAtkins, Les Paul, Victor Wooten and the Nashville Chamber Orchestra. Her obvious joy of music,humor and her facility across the genres of folk, classical, jazz, bluegrass and international musicis revered by guitarists worldwide.

An engaging performer, Muriel’s unique approach to the instrument virtually transforms the guitarinto a lyrical choir, then a marching band, then a Japanese koto, then a Bluegrass band, oneminute launching into a Beatles’ tune and the next, a Rodrigo concerto. Muriel is host of therenowned Muriel Anderson’s ALL STAR GUITAR NIGHT® and founder of the MUSIC FOR LIFEALLIANCE charity.

Mark Sganga has enthralled audiences from Stockholm to Kuala Lumpur to the Thredbo JazzFestival in Australia. His dynamic playing has been featured on tours and recordings with Indianviolin virtuoso Dr. L. Subramaniam, alongside Larry Coryell and Herbie Hancock.Les & me get down

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

Sganga has regularly participated in The Woodchoppers Ball (Kent Stage in Kent, OH). He is arepeat featured performer and a judge at The Indiana State Fingerstyle Guitar Competition.

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

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

In addition to my local work, I have been an annual performer at the Chet Atkins AppreciationSociety Convention held in Nashville. This is a showcase of the best solo guitarists from around theworld and I am humbled to be in their ranks.

Though I will continue to “sit in” with notable local bands, for the last 20 years I have concentrated

Though I will continue to “sit in” with notable local bands, for the last 20 years I have concentratedon solo guitar. Covering everything from Bach to the Beatles, I have developed a broad repertoirewhich I can adapt to any audience."

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

Internationally recognized Clarinet and Sax Master, & Cleveland Native nowresiding in NYC back on Nighttown Stage!

Featuring: Ken Peplowski-clarinet/sax, Joe Hunter-piano, Peter Dominguez-acoustic bass, & Glenn Davis-drums.“When you grow up in Cleveland, Ohio, playing in a Polish polka band, you learn to think fast onyour feet”, says Ken Peplowski, who played his first pro engagement when he was still inelementary school. “From my first time performing in public, I knew I wanted to play music for aliving.”

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

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

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

“What’s in the future? “Who knows? I love all kinds of music, and I’d like to find more opportunitiesto bridge the gaps between different musical styles – I consider myself an interpreter of material –if something interests me, I try to put my own spin on it, without thinking or worrying about playingin any particular style. Basically, I like a challenge, I’m a sucker for a good melody, and I loveplaying for audiences, big or small.”

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

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

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

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

This show mixes well-known classics and hidden gems, touching on the history of all of them in a wayonly TMTP can. What else should audiences expect? It wouldn’t be a Christmas concert without a fewsing-alongs!

Vocalist Sandra Simon says, “it’s the nostalgia that hooks me. For people of my age – the 1960s boomerbabies – these are the songs I grew up hearing. We all had Christmas traditions when we were young. Ibelieve our cabaret can become a new tradition for families – and for many, it already is.” Joining Simonand new to A Christmas Cabaret is vocalist Scott Posey. TMTP audiences will remember Posey from lastseason’s “Behind the Musical: Fiddler on the Roof.”

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

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

Share a little holiday cheer at Nighttown!

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

Available that night: Huff’s first solo CD release, reflecting her diverseinfluences, especially her love of Celtic and jazz music. Highlights include thetraditional Irish song “Wexford Carol,” the Italian carol “Gesù Bambino,”and the sizzling “Jingle Bell Tango,” along with a jazzy take on the standard“Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” and a lush, haunting “SilentNight.”Liz Huff is thrilled to be celebrating the holidays at Nighttown! When not singing Christmas tunes,she does concert work, improv, and collaborative arts projects throughout the Midwest andlocations as far-flung as Estonia and Finland. Music and comedy have led Liz to performing onmany local stages and venues, as well as Arcade Comedy Theater in Pittsburgh, Rochester ImprovFringe Festival and the Del Close Marathon at Upright Citizens Brigade in NYC. An advocate fornew work in theater and music, Liz has premiered works by a number of composers, includingRyan Charles Ramer and Marshall Griffith. A graduate of the Cleveland Institute of Music, shestudied improv at The Annoyance Theater in Chicago. This past fall she released her debutChristmas album, My Favorite Things: A Christmas Collection, on her label Bossy Cat Music, part ofBossy Cat Productions, LLC.

Marshall Griffith, piano, is active as a jazz and classical pianist. Marshall has been a soloist withthe Canton Symphony, Ohio Chamber Orchestra, Cleveland Pops, Suburban Symphony, CIMOrchestra, CIM Woodwind Ensemble, Cleveland Youth Wind Symphony and the Case Jazz Band. Dr.Griffith was appointed to the CIM faculty in 1975 where he teaches all levels of Music Theorycourses and courses on Improvisation. In 2014 he was selected as the Distinguished Alumni of theCleveland Institute of Music in thecategory: Composer Virtuoso. His compositions are numerousand range from avant garde to various jazz styles. Marshall is an ABOUT THE ARTISTS Artist inResidence for the Cleveland Clinic and a performer for Arts Connect, a program of the ClevelandInternational Piano Competition. In addition he is the pianist for The Shoreby Club and BeechmontCountry Club.

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

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

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

Rapidly Rising Fingerstyle Guitar Master back home from Nashville forSpecial Holliday Show at Nighttown!

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

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

It was about two years ago that Dan heard Chet Atkins play for the first time and he wasimmediately hooked! Dan immersed himself in learning as much as he possibly could aboutChet’s amazing technique, phrasing, and beautiful arrangements, which then led him to discoverthe great Tommy Emmanuel. One of the highlights of Dan's career has been playing with Tommy,and he's also had the pleasure of sitting in with renowned jazz guitarists Frank Vignola and VinnieRaniolo. Other influences of Dan's are John Knowles, an exceptional guitarist that received thehonorary Certified Guitar Player (CGP) award from Chet, and the modern master Pete Huttlinger.

Dan has also gone back to study some of the original masters of the style such as theincomparable Merle Travis and Jerry Reed. He continues to be inspired by their playing and he'sworking on creating his own exciting style blending traditional fingerstyle guitar with a morecontemporary approach.

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

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

Featuring: Helen Welch-vocals, Joe Leaman-piano, Bryan Thomas-acousticbass, & Anthony Taddeo-drums.Join song-stylist and entertainer Helen Welch with her trio of musicians to celebrate the release of

Join song-stylist and entertainer Helen Welch with her trio of musicians to celebrate the release ofHelen’s much awaited debut Christmas album “Home for Christmas”.

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

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

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

The evening will be a wonderful way to start your holiday season and you’ll be able purchase theCD for you, your friends and your family and get it signed by Helen and the band. Get your ticketsearly!

Helen Welch is a critically-acclaimed vocalist whose live stage performances explore a diverserange of musical compositions, starting with the 1930s up through present-day. Whether she’ssinging Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee and Sarah Vaughan, or Elton John, Sting and Randy Newman,Helen’s sophisticated vocals and humor leave audiences breezily enchanted. The “Helen Welchexperience” is perhaps best described by a fan who wrote on her Amazon page, “If you have achance to see Helen perform, do it! You are in for a special treat.”

A native of England, Helen is well-known throughout the United Kingdom for her musical theatreroles and 1-woman shows. Upon moving to the U.S. in 2003, she began appearing in venuesthroughout the Northeast. Her unique talents for choosing songs that stand the test of time andmaking them her own, and her ability to intimately engage her audience, quickly earned her alarge and devoted following.

Helen is equally at home performing in intimate spaces for small groups as in outdooramphitheatres in front of thousands. She appears in the region’s most celebrated entertainmentestablishments including Severance Hall, Cleveland's Playhouse Square Center, Akron CivicTheatre, Blossom Music Center, the Chautauqua Institute and many more. She frequently guest-stars or headlines with world-class musical organizations such as The Cleveland Orchestra, TheColumbus Symphony Orchestra, The Cleveland Pops Orchestra and The Akron Symphony to namejust a few.

Review of "Home for Christmas" at Broadway World

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

Exciting Trumpeter and Quartet back on Stage at Nighttown for HolidayShow!

Featuring: Curtis Taylor-Trumpet; Chris Coles - Sax; Theron Brown - Piano;Dean Hulett - Bass; Rob Hubbard - DrumsGrammy Award winning trumpeter Curtis Taylor’s lyrical and melodic improvisational styledisplays a level of maturity far beyond his counterparts. His unique blend of soulfulness, harmonicsensibilities and rhythm melt together for an unforgettable sound that directly connects with thesoul of the listener.

soul of the listener.

Taylor grew up in Bedford, Ohio, where his interest in music was piqued. At 10 years old, he tookup the trumpet and got involved with the school’s band program. Shawn Nichols, the school’s banddirector, took notice and encouraged him to get involved in the jazz ensemble. In addition, Nicholsalso took Taylor to several concerts around the city where he got his first real taste of jazz. Onenight after seeing a great concert featuring trumpeters Jon Faddis and Steve Enos, Taylor was soinspired that he decided then and there that he wanted a career in music.

Soon after that experience the accolades began piling up for the budding young musician - nodoubt it’s because the talented trumpeter has studied and performed with some of the mostrenowned jazz musicians and educators. In 2007, Taylor completed his B.A. in Jazz Studies atMichigan State University, where he studied with Derrick Gardner, Wess Anderson and RodneyWhitaker. Two years later he went on to attain his Master’s at Rutgers University where he studiedwith the late William “Prof” Fielder. Fielder was a legendary educator who taught many jazznotables such as Wynton Marsalis, Terence Blanchard, Sean Jones and Terrell Stafford.

Taylor has shared the stage with jazz luminaries Winard Harper, Rodney Whitaker, Antonio Hartand great gospel luminaries Karen Clark-Sheard, Kierra Sheard and the Singletons. Moreextensively Taylor’s stint with jazz pianist Cyrus Chestnut included a notable concert performanceat Kennedy Center recorded for NPR’s Jazzset, an appearance at the Spoleto Jazz Festival, and aweek long engagement at Dizzy’s Club in NYC. In addition, Taylor had the great opportunity to tourinternationally with virtuosic saxophonist James Carter’s Quintet, performing in: Germany, France,Italy, Spain, Sweden, Canada, and Austria.

In more recent years, Taylor has had the wonderful opportunity to perform and record with risingJazz star Gregory Porter. Taylor’s trumpet can be heard on Gregory Porter’s debut album Waterand on his junior release (Blue Note records) Liquid Spirit. Both albums were nominated forGrammys. Liquid Spirit won the Grammy in the Best Jazz Vocal Album category for 2013.

Today, Taylor continues to perform nationally as band-leader and sideman. His performing groupis a quartet that features his original music and some arrangements of standard Jazz, R&B andNeo-soul repertoire.

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

World Class Vocalist Live at Nighttown with her Group!Endowed with the kind of liquid phrasing and sheer wisdom that comes from depth of experienceon the jazz performance campaign trail, Vanessa Rubin is an ever-evolving classic singer in themaking. The development of a true jazz singer is a long-range prospect, laden with learningexperiences that forge the voice into a true instrument, rich with passion, deeply invested in livingthrough life’s joys and perils; such is the journey of Vanessa Rubin, jazz singer extraordinaire. Capable of employing the gamut of emotions, the mature Ms. Rubin can range from whisper toshout in the blink of an eye; from honey-laden ballads purring like a kitten, to up tempo swingingand scatting like a fluent saxophone, she delivers the goods.

One of the surest tests of a jazz singer is her acceptance by skilled players; the relationshipbetween instrumentalist and vocalist is so often fraught with distrust. Vanessa Rubin has neverexperienced such travails. From the time she joined the New York jazz community in the early80s, under the guidance of such grandmasters as Barry Harris and Frank Foster, Rubin’sacceptance has been universal. Instrumentalists have always been impressed by her way arounda song, her willingness to flow with their muse, and her innate ability to swing that music.

a song, her willingness to flow with their muse, and her innate ability to swing that music.

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

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

Join Cleveland's own Sinatra Selects as they celebrate the holiday week withsome favorite songs your sure to know and some you may not have heardbefore. All in the style and sound of SINATRA!

Featuring: Lou Armagno-Vocals; Mike Elkins-Piano; Marc Paige-Sax & Flute;Jim Mass-Bass; and Rick Exton on Drums.Lou Armagno Lou has been performing in and around Cleveland since he moved back in June2013. What sets Lou apart from other Rat Packer’s is his uncanny similarity in sound and deliveryto 'Ole Blue Eyes? Prior to coming back home Lou performed in Honolulu with various bands andvenues. His 2015 CD release, NEVER BEFORE, a 100th anniversary tribute to The Chairman of theBoard, is a fantastic interpretation of songs Frank never recorded, and truly a treat!

Marc Paige Marc has been playing clarinet and saxophone for over 55 years. He has performedwith many rock, blues and jazz groups, along with most of Cleveland's big bands. Additionally, heis a member of the Solon Philharmonic Orchestra, and a board member with Cleveland JazzOrchestra.

Mike Elkins Mike Elkins is a pianist, music director, and arranger. He is a veteran of several areabig bands and currently the pianist for the Dan Zola Orchestra. He has worked in regional musicaltheater productions as a pit orchestra member and music director at Beck Center, HuntingtonPlayhouse, Clague Playhouse and the former Berea Summer Theater at Baldwin WallaceUniversity. Mike is one half of the singing duo, Mike and Mary, in which he plays keyboards, sings,and arranges. Mike is employed as a software engineer and lives in Berea with his wife, Linda.

Jim Mass Jim is a Cleveland native with a diverse musical background spanning more than 40years. Being equally comfortable on both Acoustic and Electric bass, he has played in most everymusical genre, including Jazz, Pop, Rock, Big Band, Classical, Country, Bluegrass, Shows and Plays,Christian and Ethnic. His musical foundation makes him a quick study, and a first call on many sublists in the area. Groups (to name a few) he has played with include the NEO Jazz Orchestra,Skyline, Swing City Big Band, The Juice Band, Jazz Connection, Johnny Baron Quintet, the Tom FriesOrchestra, Summit Jazz, Cleveland Philharmonic, Hermit Club and Chagrin Studio Orchestras, RobMichaels, and Josephine Venuti.

Ricky Exton Drummer, recording artist, composer, arranger, and producer, Ricky has beenactive in the music community for over 2 decades. At an early age, Ricky's talents emerged asone of the Cleveland Tri C All Stars. He continued his career in music at the Berklee College ofMusic in Boston, Mass., where he earned a Baccalaureate in Professional Music. His performancevenues include jazz festivals, concerts, television appearances, and private and corporate events.He has performed with Lou Rawls, Wynton Marsalis, Rufus Reid, Cyrus Chestnut, Joanne Brackeen,

Kim Nazarian, Linda Presgrave, and international guitar virtuoso Neil Zaza. In addition, Ricky is anactive session musician recording in studios from the east coast to the west coast.

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

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

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

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

Bill Watson has had an extensive and successful career out of performing music for many years.Currently, you can also find Bill playing with "The Numbers Band" (since 1990), "Hillbilly Idol"(since 1990), "Alex Bevan" (since 1988) and "Clearfork" (since 1990). Some of you may rememberseeing Bill perform with "The Damn Band" (1991), "Reckless Abandon" (1987), "Mimi Hart & TheBopkats" (1984-86), "Deadly Ernest & The Honky Tonk Heroes" (1981-84), "Gopher Broke SwingBand" (1977-1981), "Smackinrrouge" and "Better 'n Bacon Band" (pre 1977).

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

Dave Huddleston is a lifelong student and lover of music. He is known locally as a vocalist,guitarist, and bassist. Born in Washington, DC, and raised in Cleveland, Dave grew up in a musicalfamily and was exposed to a variety of music genres -- from Saturday Metropolitan Opera radiobroadcasts, to Broadway musicals played on the family hi-fi, to pop tunes squeezed out of a tinytransistor radio tuned to WIXY 1260-AM. His influences are all over the map -- Bach, Artie Shaw,Elvis, the Temptations, the Beatles, Ella, 1960s TV themes, Gaetano Veloso, Chaka Khan, U2, theBee Gees, the Isley Brothers, Frankie Valli, Ennio Morricone, Buck Owens. Dave sees every songand every gig as a chance for exciting explorations, always with an element of surprise.

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

North Coast pianist extraordinaire Joe Hunter takes center stage withSeveral Special Guests TBA.Nighttown favorite Joe Hunter has released two popular CD's in recent years. Hunter is the pianistof choice in the Northeast Ohio area. He can be heard frequently in the Fat Tuesday Big Band,Swing City, and backing big name artists. He has backed many, including the legendary TitoPuente, and saxophonist David Sanborn, At Nighttown Hunter has backed some several top gunsincluding clarenetist Ken Peplowski, and saxophonists David "Fathead" Newman, and ScottHamilton. Joe Hunter is also on the faculty at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C), one of the topjazz programs in the country.

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

Legendary Master of the Hammond B-3 Organ Live on the Nighttown Stagewith All-Star Lineup!

with All-Star Lineup!

Featuring: Eddie Baccus Sr.-Hammond B-3 Organ, Mike Cady-Vocals, CecilRucker-Vibes, Billy Artis-Guitar, Perry Williams III-Drums,More Special Guests TBA.One of the senior statesman of the Cleveland Jazz Scene, organist Eddie Baccus Sr. has set thestandard locally since the early 1960's. Like the late great Jimmy Smith, Baccus is a virtuoso onthe Hammond B-3, equally adept at soul jazz and bebop. In many ways Eddie Baccus Sr. has beento the jazz scene what the late Robert Jr. Lockwood was to the local blues scene; he has been aleader, mentor, and the soul of the community for many years.

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

Eddie Baccus Sr. has been a mentor to countless Cleveland jazz musicians, notably Joe Lovano,Ernie Krivda, and more recently his son, Eddie Baccus Jr.. His work has only been documentedinfrequently. He recorded an LP with Kirk back in 1962 "Feel Real" on Smash records. His otherrecording is a session done with Lovano in the mid 1980's entitled "Hometown Sessions". Although he has not gone on to greater glory playing the national circuit, Eddie Baccus Sr. hasbeen the bedrock of the Cleveland jazz scene and his influence on fans and musicians alike hasbeen invaluable. Joining Eddie Baccus Sr. for his appearance at Nighttown will be an All-Star Cleveland lineup. Theyare Cecil Rucker on the Vibes. Eddie Sr. has frequently appeared with Cecil's group Good Vibes. Billy Artis is on guitar. Many will remember Billy from his days backing the late great Bill Doggettat the Theatrical in downtown Cleveland. Perry Williams III is on drums. Perry is a veteran on thesoul jazz circuit and has worked with Eddie Sr. and Cecil extensively. And on vocals is Ron Davis. Don't miss Hammond B-3 wizard Eddie Baccus Sr. & Friends live at Nighttown.

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

Bossa Nova, Samba, and more from Brazilian Vocalist and Guitarist MoisesBorges with West Coast Saxophonist & Cleveland Native Joshua Smith.

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

Joshua Smith is a saxophonist/multi instrumentalist residing in the SanFrancisco Bay area. He has been performing for the past 20 years with awide array of notable jazz and creative musicians, beginning in hishometown of Cleveland, Ohio.

Joshua has performed in the straight-ahead jazz realm for the past 20

Joshua has performed in the straight-ahead jazz realm for the past 20years. His current sidemen are the best of the San Francisco Bay Area,and he has played countless concerts and private events in the straight-ahead arena. Growing up, Smith began gigging at a very early age witholder jazzmen of his hometown, Cleveland, Ohio... He was a member of"Greg Bandy's Young Lions'" and studied under saxophone iconoclastErnie Krivda.

Joshua has since made his mark in the arena of avant-garde jazz andforward thinking jazz through performing with players like Joe Maneri, Cuong Vu, (of The PatMetheny Group), Chris Jonas, trumpet legend Nate Wooley, Trevor Dunn, Todd Sickafoose, MyraMelford, Ben Goldberg,Carmen Castaldi, and drummer Scott Amendola in addition to many othernotable players...

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

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

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

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

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

Seating Limited get Tickets Quickly!Dominick Farinacci recently released his Mack Avenue Records debut, "Short Stories" -- acompelling suite of music with a repertoire that spans genres and generations united by thetrumpeter/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 tocreate his own musical universe, aided by musicians of the highest caliber. All of the songs have anarrative that any listener can relate to.

Farinacci had already achieved enough stature by his mid-teens that Wynton Marsalis offered tohelp him set his sights on coming to New York, and by 2001, Farinacci was one of only fourtrumpeters in the world to be selected as the inaugural students in The Juilliard School's first jazzcurriculum. During his school years and afterwards, Farinacci immediately distinguished himselfas a soloist/bandleader/composer with a vision.

Soon thereafter, Farinacci was named the first Global Ambassador for Jazz at Lincoln Center andtraveled to Qatar where his world expanded beyond his wildest dreams. Throughout the two yearsthat Farinacci spent there, he broadened his activities to include dozens of different projects,

that Farinacci spent there, he broadened his activities to include dozens of different projects,where the goal was, through his music and outreach activities, to unite communities andovercome barriers of every sort.

Life itself has many different sorts of mentorship built into it. A life in the arts can't exist withoutthese kinds of relationships, and Short Stories is the fruit of the coming together of two kindredspirits, Farinacci and LiPuma, from the same home town (Cleveland, Ohio), separated by justunder half a century in age. What unites them is a clear, moern aesthetic vision that combines thehighest 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 has played anessential role in the sound of the last 50 years, with 35 albums certified gold or platinum, fourGRAMMY® Award wins and 33 nominations. If you have heard Sir Paul McCartney, BarbraStreisand, Miles Davis, George Benson, Natalie Cole, Dave Mason, Diana Krall and Dr. John--youhave heard Mr. LiPuma's work.

Amazingly, Farinacci found time during his Middle East years to also play an integral role in theconception and build out of Cuyahoga Community College's Tommy LiPuma Center for CreativeArts.

There are so many superlatives thrown around these days that they seem to have lost their effect;but as this unique and deeply grounded album sinks into your consciousness, you will undoubtedlycome to the conclusion that Dominick Farinacci is not only one of the truly outstanding musiciansof his generation, but also that what is behind the music is nothing short of miraculous. InFarinacci's own words: "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 aroundthe world."

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

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

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

Throughout her career, Cochran has shared many memorable duets with renowned artists such asDonny Osmond, Michael Bolton, Wayne Brady, Collin Raye, Dave Koz, Richie McDonald, MarkMasri, Ben Utecht and her favorite soulful singer, Abe LaMarca. Anne and Abe have enjoyed radiosuccess with their popular duets, “Rise and Shine” and “Who’s Gonna Baby You”, off her newestcd, “Deeper”, produced by LaMarca. Cochran is thrilled to be re-uniting with Abe, on the Nighttownstage.

Abe LaMarca

Abe LaMarca

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

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

Abe grew up on a steady diet of sophisticated soul and jazz music well beyond his years. He wasinfluenced by Dinah Washington, Jackie Wilson, Dave Brubeck and Little Richard to name a few. The height of his young career as a local singer was to land a huge gig with one of Cleveland'smost memorable horn bands, Rastus. It was at this time he was schooled by these older andhipper cats, most of all, tenor sax player, Vic Walkuski. "Whenever you started to feel cool andcocky about how good you were, Vic would pull out some obscure soul record with these amazingsingers to knock you back down to earth. Most notable was an album by "The Blind Boys ofAlabama". I decided then and there that if I was gonna be respected I would have to strive to thatlevel".

After leaving the band he spent time in LA singing demos and working for songwriters Gerry Goffinand Michael Masser. In the 80's Scottie Bros/CBS Records released "LaMarca", a solo endeavorthat found this soul lover singing some catchy pop songs, a few of which made it to the big screen,most notably, "Hold on Blue Eyes" from the movie "The Wraith" starring Charlie Sheen. Hedevoted the 90's to raising his kids in Cleveland and singing radio jingles and T.V. commercials. In2005, Abe decided to make the move to Las Vegas where he worked at just about every hotel onand off The Strip with various bands and show projects.

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

http://www.abelamarca.com

http://www.annecochran.com/

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

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

Seating Limited get Tickets Quickly!Dominick Farinacci recently released his Mack Avenue Records debut, "Short Stories" -- acompelling suite of music with a repertoire that spans genres and generations united by thetrumpeter/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 tocreate his own musical universe, aided by musicians of the highest caliber. All of the songs have anarrative that any listener can relate to.

narrative that any listener can relate to.

Farinacci had already achieved enough stature by his mid-teens that Wynton Marsalis offered tohelp him set his sights on coming to New York, and by 2001, Farinacci was one of only fourtrumpeters in the world to be selected as the inaugural students in The Juilliard School's first jazzcurriculum. During his school years and afterwards, Farinacci immediately distinguished himselfas a soloist/bandleader/composer with a vision.

Soon thereafter, Farinacci was named the first Global Ambassador for Jazz at Lincoln Center andtraveled to Qatar where his world expanded beyond his wildest dreams. Throughout the two yearsthat Farinacci spent there, he broadened his activities to include dozens of different projects,where the goal was, through his music and outreach activities, to unite communities andovercome barriers of every sort.

Life itself has many different sorts of mentorship built into it. A life in the arts can't exist withoutthese kinds of relationships, and Short Stories is the fruit of the coming together of two kindredspirits, Farinacci and LiPuma, from the same home town (Cleveland, Ohio), separated by justunder half a century in age. What unites them is a clear, moern aesthetic vision that combines thehighest 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 has played anessential role in the sound of the last 50 years, with 35 albums certified gold or platinum, fourGRAMMY® Award wins and 33 nominations. If you have heard Sir Paul McCartney, BarbraStreisand, Miles Davis, George Benson, Natalie Cole, Dave Mason, Diana Krall and Dr. John--youhave heard Mr. LiPuma's work.

Amazingly, Farinacci found time during his Middle East years to also play an integral role in theconception and build out of Cuyahoga Community College's Tommy LiPuma Center for CreativeArts.

There are so many superlatives thrown around these days that they seem to have lost their effect;but as this unique and deeply grounded album sinks into your consciousness, you will undoubtedlycome to the conclusion that Dominick Farinacci is not only one of the truly outstanding musiciansof his generation, but also that what is behind the music is nothing short of miraculous. InFarinacci's own words: "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 aroundthe world."

Visit Website

Watch Video

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

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

Anne has established herself in the music industry through numerous solo albums ( Anne Cochran,Thinking of You, Lucky Girl, Cover Girl, This Is The Season, Close To Me, Two of Hearts, ChristmasWish) and accompanying pianist Jim Brickman on several recordings, TV Specials, co-host to hissyndicated radio show and as his lead touring vocalist on tour. Brickman and Cochran had a top 5Adult Contemporary hit single “After All These Years”. She has performed for Stars On Ice atMadison Square Garden and Gund Arena, NBC’s A Golden Moment, and has performed withnumerous symphonies and pop orchestras of Pittsburgh, Atlanta, Minneapolis, Phoenix, Louisville,

numerous symphonies and pop orchestras of Pittsburgh, Atlanta, Minneapolis, Phoenix, Louisville,Kansas City, Colorado, Cincinnati, Nashville and Columbus.

Throughout her career, Cochran has shared many memorable duets with renowned artists such asDonny Osmond, Michael Bolton, Wayne Brady, Collin Raye, Dave Koz, Richie McDonald, MarkMasri, Ben Utecht and her favorite soulful singer, Abe LaMarca. Anne and Abe have enjoyed radiosuccess with their popular duets, “Rise and Shine” and “Who’s Gonna Baby You”, off her newestcd, “Deeper”, produced by LaMarca. Cochran is thrilled to be re-uniting with Abe, on the Nighttownstage.

Abe LaMarca

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

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

Abe grew up on a steady diet of sophisticated soul and jazz music well beyond his years. He wasinfluenced by Dinah Washington, Jackie Wilson, Dave Brubeck and Little Richard to name a few. The height of his young career as a local singer was to land a huge gig with one of Cleveland'smost memorable horn bands, Rastus. It was at this time he was schooled by these older andhipper cats, most of all, tenor sax player, Vic Walkuski. "Whenever you started to feel cool andcocky about how good you were, Vic would pull out some obscure soul record with these amazingsingers to knock you back down to earth. Most notable was an album by "The Blind Boys ofAlabama". I decided then and there that if I was gonna be respected I would have to strive to thatlevel".

After leaving the band he spent time in LA singing demos and working for songwriters Gerry Goffinand Michael Masser. In the 80's Scottie Bros/CBS Records released "LaMarca", a solo endeavorthat found this soul lover singing some catchy pop songs, a few of which made it to the big screen,most notably, "Hold on Blue Eyes" from the movie "The Wraith" starring Charlie Sheen. Hedevoted the 90's to raising his kids in Cleveland and singing radio jingles and T.V. commercials. In2005, Abe decided to make the move to Las Vegas where he worked at just about every hotel onand off The Strip with various bands and show projects.

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

http://www.abelamarca.com

http://www.annecochran.com/

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

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Wednesday, November 16 Indian Summer: A Benefit for Jennifer Heemstra's Kolkata Classics 7PM $25.Concert to benefit Kolkata Classics a Non Profit Free Concert Series in Kolkota (Calcutta), India directed by CIMGraduate Jennifer Heemstra. Playing Classical Music from Rachmaninoff, Ravel, Show Tunes, and more!Featured Performers include: Jennifer Heemstra-piano, Susan Williams-soprano, Carrie Pierce-cello, ChelseaCoyne-soprano, Cynthia Watson-oboe, & George Pope-flute.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Reservations at NighttownCleveland.com or call Helen Barnett at 216-721-1210

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Home For The Holidays Series

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

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

Sunday & Monday, Dec. 11-12 Bill Rudman's "A Christmas Cabaret" 7 PM Both Nights $31.-$35.11th Anniversary of The Musical Theater Projects Christmas Cabaret. Featuring: Bill Rudman, Nancy Maier,Scott Posey, & Sandra Simon.Tickets available only through TMTP’s Box Office.Call 216-245-8687 or visit MusicalTheaterProject.org.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

New Year's Eve at Nighttown

Three Great Artists, Four Great Shows!

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

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

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

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