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New Shows Recently Added

2/01 & 2/02 Diego Figueiredo & Camille Bertault 2/04 The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra 2/05 Beppe Gambetta 2/08 Marcus Johnson 2/10 Rory Block 2/13 – 2/14 Nellie McKay 2/16 Sugar Mountain "The Ultimate Neil Young Tribute" 2/17 Tim Lekan Quartet2/28 & 3/01 Grant Green Jr. featuring Mike Clark3/02 Special EFX featuring Chieli Minucci

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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 basedon arrangements with the artist. On evenings whenthere are two shows (i.e. shows at 7 & 9PM), thediscount is only good for the second show. Studentsunder the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adultpaying full price in order to be eligible for the discount.

David Thomas Trio$10.00$10.00 Friday 1/11 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Jazz Pianist Extraordinaire and His Trio light up the Stage at Nighttown!

Dave Thomas is a most talented piano and organ player. A native of Youngstown,Ohio, Thomas was an original member of the R&B group, "Sweet Thunder". He hasalso performed with numerous artists including the late James Cleveland, DizzyGillespie, Albert Ayler, Jean Carn, David Ruffin, and Grover Washington. Hismusical involvement also includes musical theater as a writer, performer, andmusical director in performances such as "The Living Cross," "The Audition," and"Black Nativity," which have played throughout the United States and Canada. He isalso a gifted educator, having worked at The Cleveland School of the Arts,Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland State University, and Case WesternReserve University. He is the co-author of a book entitled, "A Child's First Book ofSpirituals," which is the recipient of the Coretta Scott King Award.

Presently, Dave is a music teacher with the Cleveland Board of Education SchoolDistrict, Musical Staff member of The Southeast Seventh Day Adventist, Facultymember of The Cleveland State University, and Minister of Music at St. TimothyBaptist Church. He earned his undergraduate and graduate Music degrees fromCleveland State, Cleveland Institute of Music, Case Western Reserve University, andpostgraduate work at the Royal Holloway College in London, England.

Evelyn Wright "Tribute to Nancy Wilson"$15.00$15.00 Saturday 1/12 8:30 pm SOLD OUT

Dynamic Vocalist Evelyn Wright pays Tribute to the Late Great Nancy Wilson Live

on the Nighttown Stage!

Featuring: The David Thomas Trio

Evelyn Wright has been a professional vocalist for over twenty five years withexperience in Jazz, R&B and Pop styles of music. Evelyn is a native from Cleveland,Ohio, and was voted Best Female Vocalist in 1985 in conjunction with WCPN radiostation. She is also the winner of Most Promising Female Artist and Favorite FemaleR&B Singer 1993 by Midwest Urban Music Awards. Evelyn has toured throughoutthe United States and Canada performing in the top hotels, nightclubs, and concerthalls.

Evelyn has also recorded with several international recording stars including PhillipIngram and Gerald Albright.

Dave Thomas is a most talented piano and organ player. A native of Youngstown,Ohio, Thomas was an original member of the R&B group, "Sweet Thunder". He hasalso performed with numerous artists including the late James Cleveland, DizzyGillespie, Albert Ayler, Jean Carn, David Ruffin, and Grover Washington. Hismusical involvement also includes musical theater as a writer, performer, andmusical director in performances such as "The Living Cross," "The Audition," and"Black Nativity," which have played throughout the United States and Canada. He isalso a gifted educator, having worked at The Cleveland School of the Arts,Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland State University, and Case WesternReserve University. He is the co-author of a book entitled, "A Child's First Book ofSpirituals," which is the recipient of the Coretta Scott King Award.

Presently, Dave is a music teacher with the Cleveland Board of Education SchoolDistrict, Musical Staff member of The Southeast Seventh Day Adventist, Faculty

member of The Cleveland State University, and Minister of Music at St. TimothyBaptist Church. He earned his undergraduate and graduate Music degrees fromCleveland State, Cleveland Institute of Music, Case Western Reserve University, andpostgraduate work at the Royal Holloway College in London, England.

Nancy Wilson (February 20, 1937 –December 13, 2018) was an American singerwhose career spanned over five decades,from the mid–1950s until her retirement inthe early–2010s. She was notable for hersingle "(You Don't Know) How Glad I Am"and her version of the standard "Guess Who ISaw Today". Wilson recorded more than 70albums and won three Grammy Awards for

her work. During her performing career Wilson was labeled a singer of blues, jazz,R&B, pop, and soul, a "consummate actress", and "the complete entertainer". Thetitle she preferred, however, was "song stylist".

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Archie McElrath$15.00$15.00 Sunday 1/13 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

North Coast Jazz Vocalist and his Group Hit return for Special Birthday Show live

at Nighttown!

Featuring: Archie McElrath-vocals and leader, Jerome Saunders-piano, Glenn

Holmes-acoustic bass, & Ricky Exton-drums.

Archie McElrath’s vocals have been described as Powerful…Romantic…Sensuous…andSmooth!!!Once you have experienced his treatment of a song’s melody and lyrics you will beforever held captive by the performance.

An international performer, Archie toured for several years in Canada playing atBiddle’s and Claudio’s in the “Old Towne” section of Montreal. During his militaryservice in Europe he appeared in clubs in Paris, France; Munich and Kaiserslautern,Germany; and, on several military bases.

A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Archie has appeared in numerous local venuesincluding The Cleveland Playhouse, East Cleveland Public Library, the Greg R. ReesePerforming Arts Center, Cain Park, Lancer’s, Peabody’s, Fat Fish Blue, the BoardingHouse, Club Isabella, Jazz 28, and the Bop Stop. He also opened for Joe Williams atJohn Carroll University.

Throughout his musical journey Archie’s mission has been to bring sincerity andpassion to every performance. So, come along for what will certainly be anunforgettable ride!

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Gene Bertoncini Trio$20.00$20.00 Friday 1/18 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

NYC Guitar Legend leads All-Star Trio live at Nighttown!

Featuring: Gene Bertoncini-guitar, Doug Richeson-acoustic bass, & Jim Rupp-

drums.

On Nighttown's fully covered and heated Stephens Green Patio.

Gene Bertoncini is a masterful guitarist who brings a classical sensibility to jazzguitar. He is known for his beautifully constructed arrangements and for his subtleand melodic based playing. Bertoncini's career dates back to the early sixties andhe has backed several legendary musicians including Benny Goodman, TonyBennett, Buddy Rich, Wayne Shorter, Clark Terry, Paul Desmond, Lalo Shifrin, andMichel LeGrand. He has extensive studio and television experience and has taughtat the Eastman School of Music and The New England Conservatory. In short GeneBertoncini has had an exemplary career. He is admired by his peers, critics, andjazz fans the world over.

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Hubb's Groove "Tribute to Angela Bofill & PhyllisHyman"$20.00$20.00 Saturday 1/19 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Drum Master Robert Hubbard & his Group pay Tribute to Vocal Legends Angela

Bofill and Phyllis Hyman.

Featuring Special Guest Vocalist Arielle Green from Youngstown, Ohio!

Hubb's Groove is a mIx of Soul, Jazz, R&B and a splash of Gospel. It's a smoothbut yet high energy band that believes whats played from the heart, reaches theheart.

The band was founded In 1996 by Robert Hubbardin Cleveland Ohio under the name "MomentsNotice". In 2006 Robert changed the name to"Hubb'S Groove". The band has shared the stagewith Kirk Whalum, Jonathan Butler, Earth Wind &Fire, Wayman Tisdale and Pieces of a Dream.

Hubb's Groove has performed with Angela Bofill,Marcus Johnson, Alex Bugnon, Mike Phillips andSean Jones to name a few. When the group is noton tour together, they are working with other artistssuch as Babyface, Toni Braxton, Gerald Albright andPieces of a Dream.

Arielle T. Green is a native of Youngstown, OH and a 2016 graduate of AndersonUniversity (Anderson, IN) with a Bachelor of Arts in Music. Arielle has been fond ofthe arts from a young age as a member of Archangel Dance Theater (Youngstown,OH) and eventually joining her school band.

Angela Bofill performed with RicardoMarrero and Dance Theater of Harlem chorusbefore being introduced to Dave Grusin andLarry Rosen of the jazz label GRP Records byDave Valentin, her friend and jazz flutist.Grusin and Rosen signed Bofill and producedher first album, Angie, in 1978. Angie was

well received and included the chart single "This Time I'll Be Sweeter", and Bofill'ssprawling jazz composition, "Under the Moon and Over the Sky".

Less than a year later, a second album, Angel of the Night was released andoutperformed its predecessor. The album included the chart singles "What IWouldn't Do (For the Love of You)" and the up tempo title track. The reception ofthese albums positioned Bofill as one of the first Latina singers to find success inthe R&B and jazz markets.

Phyllis Hyman was an American singer and actress. Hyman is best known for hermusic during the late 1970s through the early 1990s, some of her most notablesongs were "You Know How to Love Me" (1979), "Living All Alone" (1986) and"Don't Wanna Change the World" (1991).

In 1975 when Norman Connors was laying tracks for You Are My Starship (1976) hehad heard about Phyllis Hyman. One night he went to see Hyman perform andoffered her a spot as the female vocalist on his album. Once the title song gotairplay on jazz radio, You Are My Starship went gold, catapulting Hyman's career.R&B radio jumped on board and Connors and Hyman scored on the R&B charts witha remake of The Stylistics' "Betcha by Golly Wow!".

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Herb Wilborn Quartet$20.00$20.00

Sunday 1/20 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Dynamic National Recording Artist & Flute Master plays material from his brand

new CD in MLK Celebration on the Nighttown Stage!

Featuring: Herb Wilborn-flute, Ed Ridley-piano, Darin King-bass, & Gene Butler-

drums.

Dynamic, expressive, soulful and passionate are words that best describe theunmistakable sound of flautist Herb Wilborn Jr. Dubbed “Cleveland’s Finest JazzFlautist” by the Cleveland Plain Dealer and winner of the Midwest Urban MusicAwards for “Best New Artist of any Category”, Herb has earned his stripes throughhard work, dedication, discipline and his overall love for playing music.

Herb’s creative instincts and high level of musical expression is complimented byhis polished stage presence. Having performed in a variety of venues which haveincluded large concert halls, music festivals, night clubs, cruise ships, country clubs,art centers and churches. Herb has shared the stage with noted jazz artist asRamsey Lewis, Ronnie Laws, Kim Waters, Najee, Noel Pointer, Roy Ayers, KymPensyl, Pamela Williams, Linn Roundtree and Joe McBride.

The flute has attained a magnetic almost mythological place in music history andHerb is certainly upholding that tradition in a very contemporary manner. Hiswarm and sure-handed sound is the direct result of his intense studies under flutemaster, Professor Joseph Juhos at the renowned Cleveland Institute of Music. Thus,Herb has become not only well-grounded in the improvisational arts but adept atthe European classical flute tradition as well. As the Cleveland Plain Dealercontinued, “Wilborn’s fine pure tone and all-around abilities indicates he’s a well-trained musician”. Herbert Wilborn Jr. is destined to be among the hierarchy ofcommitted musicians, dedicated to clarity, color and creativity.

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Randie Shane & Jonathan Hooper Trio "Night at theOscars"$10.00$10.00 Wednesday 1/23 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Jazz and Cabaret from Exciting North Coast Vocalist featuring Music from the

Great Hollywood Soundtracks!

Featuring: Randie Shane-vocals, Jonathan Hooper-piano, Dan Bruce-guitar, &

Aidan Plank-acoustic bass.

Randie Shane has sung in Broadway tours like "Swing! The Musical" and on NewYork cabaret stages such as The Duplex and Metropolitan Room. This is her thirdappearance at Nighttown. Randie's voice is warm and versatile, and conveys deepemotion - a perfect match for a night that blends jazz and the movies.

Jonathan Hooper is a Cleveland native who has been playing piano for overtwenty years, having begun classical study at age five. While attending college inFlorida for graphic design, he taught himself the basics of jazz piano. His love oflistening and his natural ear allowed him to develop proficiency in the language ofjazz.

Jonathan performed for two years as a house pianist and vocalist at a piano bar inSt. Augustine, Florida. More recently, he studied for two years via webcam withDave Frank, one of New York City’s top jazz pianists and former student of thelegendary Lennie Tristano. Jonathan has appeared with various ensembles atNighttown, BOP STOP, BLU Jazz+, and other Northeast Ohio venues. His piano-guitar-bass trio with Dan and Aidan performs every third Saturday at Hyde ParkSteakhouse in Beachwood.

Dan Bruce is a recent transplant to Ohio after spending a decade as an importantmember of Chicago’s jazz community. He is active throughout the Midwest andnationally as a performer, recording artist, composer and educator. He hasperformed on more than twenty albums as a sideman, and just released,Earthshine, his second album as leader in late 2017. As a performer and recordingartist, Bruce has had the opportunity to work with a number of eminent musiciansincluding Seamus Blake, Ali Jackson, Dan Wall, Lynn Seaton, and The ClevelandJazz Orchestra.

Aidan Plank is a bassist living in Northern Ohio. He currently serves as bassist forthe Cleveland Jazz Orchestra, Jazzworks, Nous, and plays in a duo with the guitaristDaniel Lippel. Aidan’s own ensemble, Pulse, explores original compositions by itsmembers as well as a diverse range of music composed by well-known and obscurejazz composers.

As an educator Aidan serves as the jazz bass instructor at Kent State University andat Cuyahoga County Community College’s “Jazz Prep Program”. Aidan has alsoserved as a clinician and adjudicator at the Maplerock Jazz Festival (2016) atAshland University and at the Lakeland Jazz Festival at Lakeland Jazz Festival(2018) at Lakeland Community College.

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Dominick Farinacci & Friends$20.00$20.00 Thursday 1/24 8:00 pm Buy Tickets

Presented in Association with Tri-C Jazz Festival.

Tri-C Jazz Fest will Announce their 2019 Jazz Festival Lineup on this night!

Featuring: International Trumpet Star Dominick Farinacci & Several Special

Guests from both NYC and Cleveland!

Featuring: Dominick Farinacci-trumpet, Patrick Barley-alto sax, Taber Gable-

piano, Graeham Guerin-bass, Robert Hubbard-drums, & more TBA.

Complete Show after Tri-C Lineup Announcement.

Trumpeter Dominick Farinacci has been recently credited the title GlobalAmbassador to Jazz at Lincoln Center by Wynton Marsalis, working to furtherintegrate jazz into communities around the world. He graduated from The JuilliardSchool in 2005 launching his career in Japan with a prolific run of eight albums,later releasing two more globally. He has performed in more than 120 cities in 14

countries around the world, was a featured guest on ABC’s Good Morning America,and is a TED Speaker. Music icon Quincy Jones says of Dominick’s accomplishmentsin performance, recording, education & advocacy, “This kid is 360 degrees!”

His most recent recording “Short Stories” is produced by Tommy LiPuma. This isTommy & Dominick’s first collaboration, and was recorded in their hometown ofCleveland at the Gill and Tommy LiPuma Center for Creative Arts.

In addition to touring around the world with his band, Dominick has beensuccessful in his personal endeavors on bringing music into the community throughArts and Wellness & Education. He was invited by TED to be a TED Speaker at the2014 TED MED conference at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC.

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Badi Assad$20.00$20.00 Friday 1/25 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

From Brazil! Dynamic and Exciting World Class Guitarist & Vocalist plays

Cleveland for the first time Live @ Nighttown!

With Special Guest opening Act Moises Borges

Brazil’s Badi Assad (Bah-gee Ah-sagh) is one of the most innovative, passionate andtalented Artists of all times and is lauded as one of the world’s most unique andcross-transcendental performance artists of this generation. She transcendstraditional styles of her native Brazilian music with a mixture of pop, jazz andworld/ethnic sounds from around the world. As a result, the extraordinary singer,guitarist, and percussionist is successfully forging an exhilarating genre of musicthat quite literally defies categorization.

What makes Badi Assad so unique is her hungry pursuit of performanceexperimentation that no other artist has done: She combines an extraordinaryguitar talent, a unique mouth percussion, beautiful singing, combining a rhythmicbody movement, to create an exciting, fresh music sound, and leaving spectators…simply… BREATHLESS. Indeed, watching Badi perform is like witnessing a spiritualphenomenon. How she does what she does all at once, and delivering anextraordinary performance, is quite unbelievable.

As a singer, Badi is vibrant and electric, responding to her inner passion with deftcreativity. As a guitarist, she has inspired audiences and critics worldwide with aunique combination of technical mastery and innovation that has caused many tore-examine their notions about the instrument. Through it all, Badi’s adventurousspirit and buoyant personality have become an integral part of her music.

“Ms Assad takes the listener on a personal musical journey – diving deep in to fierylusciousness….Assad’s astonishing guitar lines and voluptuous vocals aboundthroughout. Her Brazillian jazzy edges will have fans begging for more….”- TJ Nelson, World Music Central

“Badi Assad redefines solo (guitar) performance! Revelatory, a brilliant display ofinnovation, imagination, and skill…almost hypnotically compelling!”- LOS ANGELES TIMES

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Benito Gonzalez International Trio (Tribute to McCoyTyner)$20.00$20.00 Saturday 1/26 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

From Venezuela! Piano Master plays music from his new CD "Passion,

Reverence, Transcendence, The Music of McCoy Tyner"

Featuring: Benito Gonzalez-piano (Venezuela), Peter Dominguez-acoustic bass

(USA), & Francisco Mela-drums (Cuba).

Born into a family of Venezuelan folk musicians, jazz pianist Benito Gonzalez hasalways had a deep-rooted appreciation for pastimes and traditions. Today, as arising star of one of America’s finest musical traditions, Gonzalez has come to hiscurrent status by following in the footsteps of jazz’s ancestral forebears. The fusionof world rhythms and straight-ahead jazz makes this passionate performer anaudience favorite all over the world.

Benito Gonzalez is being recognized as an exciting pianist and composer for hiswell-received debut album ‘Starting Point’ (Christian McBride, Antonio Sanchez,Rene McLean, Ron Blake) in addition to taking home first prize at the GreatAmerican Jazz Piano Competition.

Benito’s acclaimed sophomore album, ‘Circles’ (Ron Blake, Myron Walden, AzarLawrence, Christian McBride, Jeff “Tain" Watts), reveals a very personal body ofwork as he emerges as a leader and an accomplished improviser.

After almost seven years of touring with Kenny Garrett, Benito has addednumerous festivals and international jazz club dates to his credit. He has alsoshared the stage with Curtis Fuller, Pharaoh Sanders, Bobby Hutcherson, ChristianMcBride, Ignacio Berroa, Roy Hargrove, Rene McLean, Steve Turre,DelfeayoMarsalis,Hamiet Bluiett, Antonio Sanchez, T.K. Blue, Nicholas Payton, AzarLawrence, and Jackie McLean.

His multi-cultural talents have led to frequent recording dates, from American jazzmasters such as Kenny Garrett and Azar Lawrence, to West African musicians andLatin bands. Benito has also served as musical director for several VenezuelanRecording Artists.

McCoy Tyner started his career in 1960 as amember of the Jazztet led by Benny Golsonand Art Farmer. Six months later, he joinedthe quartet of John Coltrane that includedJimmy Garrison and Elvin Jones. He playedon Coltrane's "My Favorite Things" forAtlantic. The band toured almost non-stopbetween 1961 and 1965, recording numerous

albums for Impulse! Records.

McCoy also appeared as a sideman on many Blue Note albums of the 1960s,although he was often credited as "etc." on the cover of these albums to respect his

contract with Impulse! Records.

After leaving Coltrane's group, Tynerproduced a series of post-bop albumsreleased by Blue Note from 1967 to 1970.These included The Real McCoy (1967),Tender Moments (1967), Time for Tyner(1968).

During the 1980s and 1990s Tyner worked ina trio that included Avery Sharpe on bass andLouis Hayes, then Aaron Scott, on drums. Hemade solo albums for Blue Note, starting withRevelations (1988) and culminating inSoliloquy (1991). After signing with Telarc,

he recorded with several trios that included Charnett Moffett on bass and Al Fosteron drums. In 2008, he toured with a quartet of Gary Bartz, Gerald L. Cannon, andEric Kamau Gravatt.

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Benito Gonzalez & Jackie Warren$20.00$20.00 Sunday 1/27 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

International Summit Meeting with Two Latin Jazz Masters onPiano Live at Nighttown!

Featuring: Benito Gonzalez-piano (Venezuela), & Jackie Warren-piano (USA).

Born into a family of Venezuelan folk musicians, jazz pianist Benito Gonzalez hasalways had a deep-rooted appreciation for pastimes and traditions. Today, as arising star of one of America’s finest musical traditions, Gonzalez has come to hiscurrent status by following in the footsteps of jazz’s ancestral forebears. The fusionof world rhythms and straight-ahead jazz makes this passionate performer anaudience favorite all over the world.

Benito Gonzalez is being recognized as an exciting pianist and composer for hiswell-received debut album ‘Starting Point’ (Christian McBride, Antonio Sanchez,Rene McLean, Ron Blake) in addition to taking home first prize at the GreatAmerican Jazz Piano Competition.

Benito’s acclaimed sophomore album, ‘Circles’ (Ron Blake, Myron Walden, AzarLawrence, Christian McBride, Jeff “Tain" Watts), reveals a very personal body ofwork as he emerges as a leader and an accomplished improviser.

After almost seven years of touring with Kenny Garrett, Benito has addednumerous festivals and international jazz club dates to his credit. He has alsoshared the stage with Curtis Fuller, Pharaoh Sanders, Bobby Hutcherson, ChristianMcBride, Ignacio Berroa, Roy Hargrove, Rene McLean, Steve Turre,DelfeayoMarsalis,Hamiet Bluiett, Antonio Sanchez, T.K. Blue, Nicholas Payton, AzarLawrence, and Jackie McLean.

A native of Colorado, pianist Jackie Warren originally came to Ohio to studyclassical piano at Oberlin Conservatory, where she graduated with a B.M. inperformance. While at Oberlin, she also studied jazz arranging, composition, and

theory with Wendell Logan, who became a mentor to her, and encouraged her tostudy jazz piano with Neal Creque and jazz improvisation with Kenny Davis. Jackiereceived a M.M. from Cleveland State University in classical piano performance, andhas been Cleveland favorite ever since.

Jackie performs regularly as a soloist, but has her own jazz trio, which includesbassist Peter Dominguez and drummer Ron Godale. She also arranges and playssalsa and Latin jazz with percussionist Sammy Deleon y Su Orquesta. Jackie hasperformed locally and nationally with such artists and groups as David FatheadNewman, Benny Bailey, Clark Terry, Frank Morgan, Bobby Watson, Frank Foster,Jane Bunnett and the Spirits of Havana, Othello Molineaux, Donald Harrison, GeraldWilson, Jimmy Heath, Impacto Nuevo, Humberto Ramirez, Tony Vega, Tito Rojas,Tito Puente, Jr., Hector Tricoche, Percy Sledge, King Solomon, the Jazz HeritageOrchestra, the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra, and the Afro Cleveland Orchestra.

Jackie is also an educator and clinician, and has taught jazz arranging andcomposition and coached jazz combos at Oberlin. She is currently on the JazzStudies Faculty at Cuyahoga Community College, Metro Campus. She is also on thefaculty at the Cleveland Music School Settlement.

Diego Figueiredo & Camille Bertault$25.00$25.00 Friday 2/01 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Saturday 2/02 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

World Class Summit Meeting with Dynamic Brazilian Guitarist and French Vocalist

Extraordinaire Live at Nighttown!

Back by Popular Demand!

Brazilian guitarist Diego Figueiredo is a virtuoso with an infectious, joyful feelingthat will leave you amazed and happy. Don't miss this opportunity to discover thisincredible artist.

Diego Figueiredo is an extraordinary fast rising star among the world's greatest jazzguitarists. His superb technique, timing and imagination have made him one of thehottest international names right now. He has a very unique skills and his concerthave been a great success in more than 50 countries around the world.

He has already released 23 CDS, 3 DVDs and a book and he has received awardstwice at the “MONTREUX JAZZ FESTIVAL” as one of the greatest guitarists in theworld. Diego Figueiredo performs one amazing concert uniting technique andemotion in a fusion of Brazilian music and jazz.

?Diego Figueiredo is a brilliant musician who keeps the tradition of the true essenceof Brazilian music and at the same time can be extremely virtuous , modern andinnovative.

Camille Bertault

It’s true that she is a young woman of her time with a tangle of solid roots. Herfather is an amateur jazz pianist and she has always sung with him on and off. Butat the age of eight, she sat down at the piano and set about the wholeconservatoire experience (Ravel, Debussy, Chopin, Scriabin) while developing apassion for the vocal stylists of Brazil (Elis Regina, Djavan, Cesar Camargo). And

she also listened to Jeff Buckley, Björk, Fiona Apple, Léo Ferré, Barbara, SergeGainsbourg…

When she was twenty, she rebelled. She shut her scores, moved to a drama classand wrote and played pieces for children. “I started to sing in a cabaret style,somewhere between a narrator and actor. But it was jazz that bewitched me.” Bychance she ended up at the Paris Conservatory which gave her solid training inharmony, composition and jazz singing. Camille Bertault discovered the theorybehind her spontaneous creations, combined improvisation and her cabaret joys,came back to Ravel via jazz – “the pleasure of combining all the stages I hadpassed through”.

The next stages were natural: she filmed herself singing Coltrane’s part on GiantSteps and the buzz ensued. Soon afterwards in 2016 her first album, En vie [Alive],emerged. Then François Zalacain, head of American label Sunnyside, introduced herto Michael Leonhart and Dan Tepfer. Michael, a trumpeter and multi-instrumentalist would produce her new album while Dan would accompany her onpiano. “They’re both French-speaking and interested in the text,” enthuses CamilleBertault, who doesn’t want to make albums where the voice just serves as aninstrument. She likes lyrics to hold the limelight.

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Camille Bertault - Making of 'Pas de Géant'

Diego solo performing Asa Branca Diego Duo performing "Take Five" Diego Trio performing Aquarela do Brasil

The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra$50.00$50.00 Monday 2/04 6:00 pm Buy Tickets8:00 pm Buy Tickets

One Night Only!

The Top Big Band in Jazz! The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra are returning to

the Nighttown Stage!!

Directed by Scotty Barnhart. With Special Guest Vocalist Vanessa Rubin.

Playing music from their brand new Grammy Nominated CD "All About that

Basie".

Voted Top Big Band in Downbeat's 2018 Readers Poll!

2015 marked the 80th Anniversary of The Count Basie Orchestra. William “CountBasie” (1904-1984) started his orchestra in Kansas City in 1935, and proceeded to

develop and maintain one of the greatest jazz orchestras in music history. With Mr.Basie’s meticulous attention to detail, selecting the very best musicians, andmaking sure that every tune could be danced to, The Count Basie Orchestra soonbecame the favorite for everyone to listen and dance to with it’s irresistible KansasCity Swing beat.

Count Basie was able to get many of the greatest instrumentalists and vocalists injazz to be a part of his orchestra, including Billie Holiday, Lester Young, SweetsEdison, Joe Jones, Joe Williams, Snooky Young, Frank Foster, Thad Jones, FrankWess, and Clark Terry amongst others.

The orchestra has played many times for Kings, Queens, and other members ofRoyalty around the world. Appeared in movies, television shows, tv and radiocommercials, won every respected jazz poll in the world at least once, and has 18Grammy Awards, the most for any orchestra.

Today, under the leadership of it’s Director, Scotty Barnhart, The Count BasieOrchestra is traveling the world celebrating it’s 80th Anniversary and continuingthe excellent standards in swinging and shouting the blues with precision, andcontinuing to be “The Most Explosive Force In Jazz”.

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Beppe Gambetta$20.00$20.00 Tuesday 2/05 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

From Italy! Master of Fingerstyle Guitar Beppe Gambetta returns to Nighttown!

Beppe Gambetta from Genoa, Italy is the leading flat picking guitarist of Europe.Through his superb recordings, frequent tours of Europe and America, and originalresearch into early Italian traditional and popular music, Gambetta has establishedhimself as a major world artist of the steel string guitar.....powerful, flashy,musical, unforgettable. In addition to his brilliant solo performances and recordings,Gambetta has collaborated with many great folk artists worldwide. They includeDavid Grisman, Carlos Aonzo, Gene Parsons (from the Byrds), Glenn Moore (fromOregon), Danny Weiss, Norman Blake, Mike Marshall, and many others. Gambetta has played to a packed houses at Night Town on four occasions prior tothis. He last appeard at Nighttown in 2006. Currently Beppe Gambetta is touringin support of his latest CD "Slade Stomp". In addition to being a great guitarist,Beppe Gambetta has a quick wit and an evening spent with him is full of goodhumor and music. Don't miss the great Italian flat picker Beppe Gambetta live at Nighttown.

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Marcus Johnson$25.00$25.00 Friday 2/08 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Piano/Keyboard & Master Composer from Washington DC returns to Nighttown!

With Robert Hubbard & Hubb's Groove!

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

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

Hubb's Groove is a mIx ofSoul, Jazz, R&B and a splash ofGospel.

It's a smooth but yet highenergy band that believeswhats played from the heart,reaches the heart.

The band was founded In 1996by Robert Hubbard inCleveland Ohio under the name"Moments Notice". In 2006

Robert changed the name to "Hubb'S Groove". The band has shared the stage withKirk Whalum, Jonathan Butler, Earth Wind & Fire, Wayman Tisdale and Pieces of aDream.

Hubb's Groove has performed with Angela Bofill, Marcus Johnson, Alex Bugnon,Mike Phillips and Sean Jones to name a few.

When the group is not on tour together, they are working with other artists such asBabyface, Toni Braxton, Gerald Albright and Pieces of a Dream.

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Rory Block $20.00$20.00 Sunday 2/10 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

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Nellie McKay$30.00$30.00 Wednesday 2/13 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

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Special Valentine's Day Celebrations!

Singer Songwriter, Pianist, & Comedienne plays Music from

her Brand New CD "Sister Orchid" & more!

Live on the Nighttown Stage!

Sister Orchid is Nellie’s seventh album, starting with Get Away From Me (“a tourde force” – The New York Times), including Normal As Blueberry Pie: A Tribute toDoris Day (“among the killer overhauls of American standards” – The New YorkTimes) and My Weekly Reader, music of the ‘60s (“..kicks serious butt. The resultsare beautiful.” – PopMatters), her second collaboration with famed Beatles engineerGeoff Emerick.

She has won a Theatre World Award for her portrayal of Polly Peachum on Broadwayin The Threepenny Opera, performed onscreen in the films PS I Love You andDowntown Express, and her music was used in Rumor Has It, Monster-in-Law, PS ILove You, Gasland, Last Holiday and Private Life.

McKay co-created and starred in the award-winning off-Broadway hit Old Hats andhas written three acclaimed musical biographies.

Nellie’s music has been heard on Mad Men, Boardwalk Empire, Weeds, Grey’sAnatomy, NCIS, Nurse Jackie, and SMILF, and she has appeared on TV showsincluding The Late Show with David Letterman, Conan, Ferguson, and The View. Nellie has made numerous radio appearances on NPR’s Mountain Stage, A PrairieHome Companion, eTown, and Marion McPartland’s Piano Jazz.

A recipient of PETA’s Humanitarian Award and the Humane Society’s Doris DayMusic Award in recognition of her dedication to animal rights, Nellie is anannoyingly vocal advocate for feminism, civil rights and other deeply feltprogressive ideals. She is currently part of the campaign to get horse-drawncarriages off the streets of New York City. She would like to be friends with Russia,the country with the most nuclear weapons in the world. We must all be very kindto one another.

“Thanks to (McKay), the Great American Songbook has a living, breathing presentas well as a glorious past” – Boston Globe

“McKay comes on as a Harlem Holly Golightly, a social activist with a disarmingmastery of pop vernacular.” – Los Angeles Times

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Sugar Mountain "The Ultimate Neil Young Tribute"$20.00$20.00 Saturday 2/16 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

From New Jersey. Top Flight 5 Piece Group from NJ Pays Tribute to Rock Legend

Neil Young Live at Nighttown!

Sugar Mountain brings together an ensemble of veteran musicians from the NewJersey music scene who faithfully replicate the songs of one of our era’s mostprolific and beloved singer/songwriters, Neil Young.

Neil Young’s career spans an amazing five plus decades, from the seminal countryrock sounds of Buffalo Springfield and super group Crosby, Stills, Nash and Youngto garage band Crazy Horse and countless genre bending solo releases, spanningeverything from folk, country, electronic and hard rock to rockabilly.

Sugar Mountain brings to life the Neil Young concert experience, covering all of thebest known songs, hits and deep cuts that are sure to thrill all, from the mostardent of fans to the casual Neil listener.

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Tim Lekan Quartet$10.00$10.00 Sunday 2/17 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

North Coast Acoustic Bass Master leads Quartet at Nighttown!

Featuring: Tim Lekan-acoustic bass, Dan Maier-piano, Tom First-saxophone, & Donnie Patterson-drums.

The Tim Lekan Quartet, featuring Dan Maier - piano, Tom First - tenor saxophone,Donnie Patterson - drums, and Tim Lekan - acoustic bass, will make their debutperformance at the Bop Stop on Wednesday, January 17. In addition to playingsome of Tim's original compositions, this performance will include compositions byChick Corea, Benny Golson, Kenny Barron, Frank Foster, Neil Young and theBeatles.

Bassist, composer and educator Tim Lekan began his musical journey touring theUnited States playing electric bass in R&B bands. His love of jazz (inspired by therecordings and compositions of Bill Evans, John Coltrane, Jim Hall, Miles Davis,Antonio Carlos Jobim and Kenny Wheeler), and the bass playing of masters such asPaul Chambers, Ron Carter, Red Mitchell, Charlie Haden, Sam Jones and DaveHolland, eventually led him to the acoustic bass.

Tim has had many influential teachers, including Dennis Irwin, Michael Moore, AndyMcKee, and Martin Wind. In addition, he has studied composition withpianist/composer Ron Thomas.

A native of Cleveland, Tim lived and worked in New Jersey from June, 1986 throughApril, 2016. As a free-lance bassist he had the opportunity to work with andaccompany many artists including Orrin Evans, Grant Stewart, Bob DeVos, RickGermanson, Vic Juris, Joanna Pascale, Oscar Brown Jr., Paul Jost, Barry Miles,Rebecca Paris, Jim Ridl, Gina Roche, Natasha Roth, and Ron Thomas. During thistime he was also a member of The George Mesterhazy Trio, The Antfarm Quartetand Trio Music (with drummer Bob Shomo and pianist Jim Ridl).

A love of composing combined with the knowledge gained from all theseexperiences served as a catalyst and inspired Tim to begin leading his own group.His ensembles have performed at numerous venues and festivals in New Jersey andPennsylvania. Many of his original compositions can be heard on 2 self-producedCDs.

Tim was also a member of the South Jersey Jazz Society Board of Directors forseveral years, and he served as Artistic Director for 4 years. As an organizer andsupporter of the local music scene in South Jersey, Tim created and organizedmany musical events over the last several years. He hosted a weekly jazz jamsession each summer, a Monday Night Duo Concert Series, Young Musicians Night,and The Tuesday Night Jazz Series.

Hubb's Groove Tribute to Aretha Franklin$20.00$20.00 Friday 2/22 8:00 pm Buy Tickets10:00 pm Buy Tickets

Drummer Robert Hubbard & Hubb's Groove pay Tribute to the Queen of Soul for

Two Big Shows!

Featured Vocalists: Pat Harris, Stacey Crawford (Sarah's Girl), & more TBA.

Aretha Franklin (March 25, 1942 – August 16, 2018) was an American singer,songwriter, civil rights activist, actress, and pianist. Franklin began her career as achild singing gospel at New Bethel Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan, where herfather C. L. Franklin was minister. At the age of 18, she embarked on a secularcareer recording for Columbia Records. She found acclaim and commercial successafter signing with Atlantic Records in 1966. Hit songs such as "Respect", "Chain ofFools", "Think", "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman", "I Never Loved a Man(The Way I Love You)", and "I Say a Little Prayer", propelled her past her musicalpeers. By the end of the 1960s, Aretha Franklin had come to be known as "TheQueen of Soul".

Franklin recorded 112 charted singles on Billboard, including 77 Hot 100 entries, 17top-ten pop singles, 100 R&B entries, and 20 number-one R&B singles, becomingthe most charted female artist in history.

Franklin received numerous honors throughout her career, including a 1987induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as the first female performer to beinducted, the National Medal of Arts, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, a GrammyLegend Award in 1991, then the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1994.

Hubb's Groove is a mIx of Soul, Jazz, R&Band a splash of Gospel.

It's a smooth but yet high energy band thatbelieves whats played from the heart, reachesthe heart.

The band was founded In 1996 by RobertHubbard in Cleveland Ohio under the name"Moments Notice". In 2006 Robert changedthe name to "Hubb'S Groove". The band hasshared the stage with Kirk Whalum, JonathanButler, Earth Wind & Fire, Wayman Tisdaleand Pieces of a Dream.

Hubb's Groove has performed with AngelaBofill, Marcus Johnson, Alex Bugnon, Mike Phillips and Sean Jones to name a few.

When the group is not on tour together, they are working with other artists such asBabyface, Toni Braxton, Gerald Albright and Pieces of a Dream.

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Dominick Farinacci - "Spirit of the Groove"$20.00$20.00 Sunday 2/24 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

International Trumpet Star with All-Star Next Generation Lineup for Special Show

at Nighttown!

Trumpeter Dominick Farinacci has been recently credited the title GlobalAmbassador to Jazz at Lincoln Center by Wynton Marsalis, working to furtherintegrate jazz into communities around the world. He graduated from The JuilliardSchool in 2005 launching his career in Japan with a prolific run of eight albums,later releasing two more globally. He has performed in more than 120 cities in 14countries around the world, was a featured guest on ABC’s Good Morning America,and is a TED Speaker. Music icon Quincy Jones says of Dominick’s accomplishmentsin performance, recording, education & advocacy, “This kid is 360 degrees!”

His most recent recording “Short Stories” is produced by Tommy LiPuma. This isTommy & Dominick’s first collaboration, and was recorded in their hometown ofCleveland at the Gill and Tommy LiPuma Center for Creative Arts.

In addition to touring around the world with his band, Dominick has beensuccessful in his personal endeavors on bringing music into the community throughArts and Wellness & Education. He was invited by TED to be a TED Speaker at the2014 TED MED conference at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC.

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Baldwin Wallace Musical Theatre Color-Full Cabaret$10.00$10.00 Monday 2/25 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Next Generation of Broadway Stars live at Nighttown!

Join students of the Baldwin Wallace University’s renowned Music TheatreDepartment for an evening featuring BWMT’s students of color. Members from theclasses of 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022 will perform music from all genres as they

present songs that are meaningful to them, and that speak to the joys andstruggles of being a person of color in present-day America. Share in thisopportunity to be unified by pride in our students and to celebrate all the richnessand benefits we enjoy from being a diverse community.

From lead roles on Broadway and London’s West End to prime time television, filmand more, students and alumni from Baldwin Wallace’s Music Theatre programhave garnered top acclaim for more than 20 years and was most recently ranked asthe number 1 Music Theatre program in the country by onstageblog.com! Programdirector Victoria Bussert continues to lead students to successful careers.

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Eric Everett Jazz Quintet featuring Charlene Smythe$10.00$10.00 Wednesday 2/27 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

North Coast Drummer leads Exciting Group featuring Vocalist Charlene Smythe

from the Jerry Garcia Band and the Melvin Seals Band!

Featuring: Eric Everett-drums, Charlene Smythe-vocals, Paul Kelner-piano/keys,

Brian Gaudino-guitar, & Jeff Slater-bass.

Eric Everett Jazz performs traditional jazz/latin standards with a contemporaryapproach. Repertoire ranges from American Songbook, including Duke Ellington,Bill Evans, Miles Davis, Antonio Carlos Jobim, to jazz/pop and R&B artists such asSteely Dan, Aretha Franklin & Bill Withers.

Since 2012, EEJ has built an extensive client list, including Guarino’s Restaurant,Speak of the Devil Cocktails, Playhouse Square, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, VaultLounge, The City Club, Rockefeller’s and The Culinary Institute, among others.

Charlene Smythe is an accomplished vocalist, returning toCleveland from San Francisco where she toured with Melvin Sealsand JGB. She was a frequent performer at Skip's in San Franciscoand has backup vocal Motown recording experience. Upon arrivingin Cleveland, Princess Ladia and King Solomon encouraged her toperform with prominent local blues and jazz musicians, including:Alan Greene, Ernie Krivda, Butch Armstrong Band and ReginaldRedd.

Eric Everett, leader, has nearly four decades of drumming experience, studyingprivately at Baldwin-Wallace Conservatory with Dr. George Kiteley, performing inCase Western Reserve University’s small group Jazz and Big Band ensembles. AtCWRU, he participated in the Tri-C Jazz Fest and was also a member of two popularCleveland 90's bands, Public Library and Five Minutes Fast. Eric has been a backingdrummer for jazz vocalists, Leah Natale and Evelyn Wright. He is a contributingwriter for Drum! and DrumHead Magazine and has interviewed numerousmusicians, including Sheila E.

Brian Gaudino is the Director of Education for the Cleveland Classical GuitarSociety. Brian has taught guitar at levels from total beginners to undergraduateguitar majors. Brian was a faculty member at the University of Louisiana-Lafayette,where he taught classical and jazz guitar. As a performer, Brian earned first placeat the 2009 UL Lafayette Friends of Music Classical Guitar Competition and was therecipient of the Richard Neiheisel Phi Beta Kappa Endowed Graduate Award. He hasperformed in master classes with prominent guitarists such as Roland Dyens, AnaVidovic, and Christopher Parkening.

Jeff Slater earned his bachelor's of music in music theory and french horn atBaldwin-Wallace University and did master's work in classical and jazz music theoryat the University of Wisconsin at Madison and Truman State University. Jeff playsboth electric and upright bass and is well versed in all styles of jazz, R&B, rock, andworld music.

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Grant Green Jr. featuring Mike Clark$25.00$25.00 Thursday 2/28 8:00 pm Buy Tickets

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Dynamic Soul Jazz Guitarist pays tribute to his legendary father Grant Green and

explores the Evolution of Funk live at Nighttown!

Featuring: Grant Green Jr.-guitar & vocals, Mike Clark-drums, more players TBA.

Grant Green Jr - As the son of legendary jazz guitarist Grant Green (1931-1979),Grant Green Jr. was exposed to exceptional musicianship right from the start.Growing up in Detroit, Grant enjoyed a constant parade of jazz greats streamingthrough his living room. His neighbors included Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder andGladys Knight, members of the Four Tops and the Temptations. Miles Davis wasknown to join impromptu jam sessions in their home. Grant Green Jr. has releasedmusic as part of the Godfathers Of Groove (w/Bernard Purdie), and is often seen aspart of Col. Bruce Hampton's band,

Mike Clark - Drum virtuoso and jazz musician Mike Clark gained worldwiderecognition as one of America’s foremost jazz and funk drummers while playingwith Herbie Hancock and The Headhunters in the early seventies. His incisiveplaying on Hancock’s “Actual Proof” garnered him an international cult following andinfluenced generations of drummers. His versatility led him to a two-year stint withBrand X, the British jazz/rock fusion band founded by Phil Collins. With them herecorded “Do They Hurt?” and “Product.”

Mike is a co-leader with several other artists. “The Wolff and Clark Expedition 2,”with pianist Michael Wolff, was considered one of Downbeat's Top 25 releases in2016. Along with Delbert Bump, he released "Retro Report," an organ trio CD, inApril 2018. He continues to tour with the Headhunters.

The Sacramento, CA native has recorded and toured with jazz greats HerbieHancock, Christian McBride, Chet Baker, John Scofield, Nicholas Payton, TonyBennett, Wayne Shorter, Joe Henderson, Eddie Henderson, Bobby Hutcherson,Vince Guaraldi, Woody Shaw, Donald Harrison, Albert King, Larry Coryell, MikeWolff, Wallace Roney, Billy Childs, Jack Walrath, Jack Wilkins, Dr. Lonnie Smith,Chris Potter, Bobby McFerrin, Nat Adderly, Oscar Brown Jr., and the Gil EvansOrchestra.

Along with James Brown's drummers Clyde Stubblefield and Jabo Stark, Mike's funkbeats with The Headhunters (most notably "God Make Me Funky") include some ofthe most sampled in hip hop history.

“He’s a great jazz drummer—and he hasn’t lost any of the stuff that he broughtfrom Oakland. So now he’s totally free to do both, and he does. The solo he playedon the album Thrust, on the song “Actual Proof,” is one of the best drum solos onany of my albums. So many people have remarked about that solo, saying,‘Incredible.’” - Herbie Hancock

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Special EFX featuring Chieli Minucci $30.00$30.00 Saturday 3/02 7:00 pm Buy Tickets9:00 pm Buy Tickets

Guitarist extraordinaire and Legendary Contemporary Jazz Group hit the stage at

Nighttown! Playing music from their new CD "Deep as the Night" & more.

Featuring: Chieli Minucci-guitar, Lao Tizer-keyboards, Jerry Brooks-bass, & Tony

Lewis-drums.

Guitarist, composer, and arranger Chieli Minucci is longtime leader of the Grammy-nominated jazz-fusion group SPECIAL EFX, featuring Chieli Minucci. A major forceon the jazz and world music scene for 35 years, Chieli has recorded and released 31CDs. “Deep as the Night”, the title track from the band’s 2017-18 CD was recentlynamed the number one smooth jazz song for 2018 by Billboard Magazine. Themusic of Special EFX has been described as “accessible yet slightly experimentalmusic that combined…smooth jazz, rock, and various African and Latin rhythms”. Besides writing and performing his own music, Chieli shares his guitar brilliancethroughout the entertainment world. He has recorded and performed with manytop artists, such as Celine Dion, Lou Reed, Lionel Richie, Jennifer Lopez, Jewel, MarkAnthony, Michael Bolton, Eartha Kitt, Eddie Fisher, Anastasia, as well as jazz artistsKirk Whalum, Jeff Lorber, Norman Brown, Bernie Williams, Marion Meadows, LaoTizer, Mindi Abair, Rick Braun, Gerald Veasley, Omar Hakim, and many others. Although renowned in the jazz and pop world, Chieli is also a gifted television andfilm composer. He has won 3 Emmy Awards and been nominated 10 times for hiseclectic compositional work. His music can also be heard on the soundtracks of thefilms Bowfinger, Legally Blonde, Panic, No Country For Old Men, and others. Chieli'soriginal scoring work can be heard in live stage productions of Peter Pan, Dora theExplorer, Thomas the Tank Engine, and others.

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"Late Night at Nighttown"Fridays Jackie Warren on piano 10:30PM - 1:00AM No coverSaturdays Jackie Warren on piano 10:30PM - 1:00AM No cover

Friday, January 11 David Thomas Trio 8:30 PM $10.Jazz Pianist Extraordinaire and His Trio light up the Stage at Nighttown!

Saturday, January 12 Evelyn Wright "Tribute to Nancy Wilson" 8:30 PM $15.Dynamic Vocalist Evelyn Wright pays Tribute to the Late Great Nancy Wilson Live on the NighttownStage!Featuring: The David Thomas Trio.

Sunday, January 13 Archie McElrath 7 PM $15.North Coast Jazz Vocalist and his Group Hit return for Special Birthday Show live atNighttown! Featuring: Archie McElrath-vocals, Jerome Saunders-piano, Glenn Holmes-acoustic bass, & RickyExton-drums.

Friday, January 18 Gene Bertoncini Trio 8:30 PM $20.NYC Guitar Legend leads All-Star Trio live at Nighttown!Featuring: Gene Bertoncini-guitar, Doug Richeson-acoustic bass, & Jim Rupp-drums.On Nighttown's fully covered and heated Stephens Green Patio.

Saturday, January 19 Hubb's Groove "Tribute to Angela Bofill & Phyllis Hyman" 8:30PM $20.Drum Master Robert Hubbard & his Group pay Tribute to Vocal Legends Angela Bofill and PhyllisHyman.Featuring Special Guest Vocalist Arielle Green from Youngstown, Ohio!

Sunday, January 20 Herb Wilborn Quartet 7PM $20.Dynamic National Recording Artist & Flute Master plays material from his brand new CD in MLKCelebration on the Nighttown Stage!Featuring: Herb Wilborn-flute, Ed Ridley-piano, Darin King-bass, & Gene Butler-drums.

Tuesday, January 22 Ernie Krivda & Fat Tuesday Big Band w/Evelyn Wright CANCELLED

Wednesday, January 23 Randie Shane & Jonathan Hooper Trio "Night at the Oscars" 7PM $10.Jazz and Cabaret from Exciting North Coast Vocalist featuring Music from the Great HollywoodSoundtracks!Featuring: Randie Shane-vocals, Jonathan Hooper-piano, Dan Bruce-guitar, & Aidan Plank-acousticbass.

Thursday, January 24 Dominick Farinacci & Friends 8PM $20. Presented in Association with Tri-C Jazz Festival. Tri-C Jazz Fest will Announce their 2019 Jazz Festival Lineup on this night!Featuring: International Trumpet Star Dominick Farinacci & Several Special Guests from both NYC andCleveland!Featuring: Dominick Farinacci-trumpet, Patrick Barley-alto sax, Taber Gable-piano, Graeham Guerin-bass, Robert Hubbard-drums, & more TBA.Complete Show after Tri-C Lineup Announcement.

Friday, January 25 Badi Assad 8:30 PM $20.From Brazil! Dynamic and Exciting World Class Guitarist & Vocalist plays Cleveland for the first timeLive @ Nighttown!With Special Guest opening Act Moises Borges

Saturday, January 26 Benito Gonzalez International Trio (Tribute to McCoy Tyner) 8:30 PM $20.From Venezuela! Piano Master plays music from his new CD "Passion, Reverence, Transcendence,The Music of McCoy Tyner" Featuring: Benito Gonzalez-piano (Venezuela), Peter Dominguez-acoustic bass (USA), & FranciscoMela-drums (Cuba).

Sunday, January 27 Benito Gonzalez & Jackie Warren 7 PM $20.International Summit Meeting with Two Latin Jazz Masters on Piano Live at Nighttown!Featuring: Benito Gonzalez-piano (Venezuela), & Jackie Warren-piano (USA).

Friday & Saturday, February 1 & 2 Diego Figueiredo & Camille Bertault 8:30 PM (bothnights) $25.World Class Summit Meeting with Dynamic Brazilian Guitarist and French Vocalist Extraordinaire Liveat Nighttown!Back by Popular Demand!

Monday, Feb. 4 The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra 6 & 8 PM $50.One Night Only!The Top Big Band in Jazz! The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra are returning to the NighttownStage!!Directed by Scotty Barnhart. With Special Guest Vocalist Vanessa Rubin.Playing music from their brand new Grammy Nominated CD "All About that Basie".Voted Top Big Band in Downbeat's 2018 Readers Poll!

Tuesday, February 5 Beppe Gambetta 7 PM $20. From Italy! Master of Flatpicking Guitar Beppe Gambetta returns to Nighttown!

Friday, February 8 Marcus Johnson 8:30 PM $25.Piano/Keyboard & Master Composer from Washington DC returns to Nighttown! With Robert Hubbard& Hubb's Groove!

Sunday, February 10 Rory Block 7 PM $20.Legendary Guitarist, Vocalist, & Acoustic Blues Master hits the Nighttown Stage for Special SoloShow!

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Wednesday-Thursday, Feb. 13-14 Nellie McKay 7pm Wed, 8pm Thurs $30.Special Valentine's Day Celebrations!Singer Songwriter, Pianist, & Comedienne plays Music from her Brand New CD "Sister Orchid" &more! Live on the Nighttown Stage!

Saturday, February 16 Sugar Mountain "The Ultimate Neil Young Tribute" 8:30 PM $20.From New Jersey. Top Flight 5 Piece Group from NJ Pays Tribute to Rock Legend Neil Young Live atNighttown!

Sunday, February 17 Tim Lekan Quartet 7 PM $10.North Coast Acoustic Bass Master leads Quartet at Nighttown!Featuring: Tim Lekan-acoustic bass, Dan Maier-piano, Tom First-saxophone, & Donnie Patterson-drums.

Friday, February 22 Hubb's Groove Tribute to Aretha Franklin 8 & 10 PM $20.Drummer Robert Hubbard & Hubb's Groove pay Tribute to the Queen of Soul for Two Big Shows!Featured Vocalists: Pat Harris, Stacey Crawford (Sarah's Girl), & more TBA.

Sunday, February 24 Dominick Farinacci - "Spirit of the Groove" 7 PM $20.International Trumpet Star with All-Star Next Generation Lineup for Special Show at Nighttown!

Monday, February 25 Baldwin Wallace Musical Theater 7 PM $10.Next Generation of Broadway Stars live at Nighttown!

Wednesday, February 27 Eric Everett Jazz Quintet featuring Charlene Smythe 7PM $10.North Coast Drummer leads Exciting Group featuring Vocalist Charlene Smythe from the Jerry GarciaBand and the Melvin Seals Band!Featuring: Eric Everett-drums, Charlene Smythe-vocals, Paul Kelner-piano/keys, Brian Gaudino-guitar, & Jeff Slater-bass.

Thursday & Friday, Feb. 28 & March 1 Grant Green Jr. featuring Mike Clark 8 PMThursday, 8:30 PM Friday $25.Dynamic Soul Jazz Guitarist pays tribute to his legendary father Grant Green and explores theEvolution of Funk live at Nighttown!Featuring: Grant Green Jr.-guitar & vocals, Mike Clark-drums, more players TBA.

Saturday, March 2 Special EFX featuring Chieli Minucci 7 & 9 PM $30.Guitarist extraordinaire and Legendary Contemporary Jazz Group hit the stage at Nighttown! Playingmusic from their CD "Deep as the Night" & more!.Featuring: Chieli Minucci-guitar, Lao Tizer-keyboards, Jerry Brooks-bass, & Tony Lewis-drums.

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