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Manuel Valera, Moutin Factory, John Pizzarelli + 12 New Shows!!

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September 13 Kate DavisSeptember 16 Jake Boland September 27 Kamal Abdul Alim & The Real Thing September 30 Denise Donatelli October 1 & 2 YellowJackets October 8 Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas October 9 Justo Saborit & Latin Soul October 12 PigPen Theater Company October 22 Brian Charette Organ Trio October 23-24 Alex Bugnon Ocober. 28 & 29 Jane Monheit October 30 SoNuvo

Plenty of Food For Thought In Cleveland, GOP, If You Know Where to Look

Plain Dealer Columnist Philip Morris' told the GOP wherethey should go while in Greater Cleveland. One of hisrecommendations was Nighttown:

"Perhaps the most eclectic and interesting restaurant intown. Republicans can gain street cred by visiting, becauseit's in the Democratic stronghold of Cleveland Heights.They'll also have a good time there."

Thanks, Philip !!

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Nighttown is seeking talented and motivated culinaryprofessionals to join our team. If you or someone youknow has a passion for food and would like to be partof a continuously growing restaurant, please stop inbetween 1 - 4PM Monday - Friday with your currentresume and ask to speak with Chef Nathan Sansone.

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

MANUEL VALERA GROOVESQUARE QUARTET$20.00 Wednesday 9/02 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Cuban pianist Manuel Valera leads All-Star NYC based Quartet playing modernAfro-Cuban Jazz at it's best! Featuring: Manuel Valera-piano, John Ellis-sax,Orlando LeFleming-electric bass, & EJ Strickland-drums.

Based in New York City, Grammy nominated artist, pianist and composer ManuelValera was born and raised in Havana, Cuba. Since arriving in NYC, he has becomewell known in the NYC modern jazz scene, garnering national reviews and lendinghis talents as a pianist and composer to such notable artist as Arturo Sandoval,Paquito D’Rivera, Brian Lynch, Dafnis Prieto, Jeff “Tain” Watts, John Benitez,Samuel Torres, Joel Frahm, Yosvany Terry among many others.

Valera is also the leader of his working band Manuel Valera and the New CubanExpress, a project deeply influenced by the experiments of Cuban artists from the70s and 80s. While inspired by artists Irakere, Emiliano Salvador and AfroCuba, thistouring band creates a unique and distinctive style that mixes elements of Jazz,R&B, fusion and funk with Cuban music styles. Expectativas (MAVO 2013) is thefollow up and seventh recording as a leader to his 2013 Grammy nominated NewCuban Express (MAVO 2012) which was up for Best Latin Jazz Album of the Year.

His critically acclaimed debut cd in 2004 Forma Nueva (MAVO) features JohnPatitucci, Horacio “El Negro” Hernandez Bill Stewart and Seamus Blake. Historia(Fresh Sounds New Talent 2005), a jazz quartet with Antonio Sanchez, SeamusBlake and Ben Street. His third release Melancolia (MAVO 2006)—employs a stringquartet incorporating world rhythms and classical concepts in the jazz idiom.Vientos (Anzic 2007), representing a new working quartet, features bassist JamesGenus, drummer Ernesto Simpson, saxophonist Joel Frahm and a woodwindquartet. His fifth and trio recording Currents (MaxJazz 2009) features ErnestoSimpson and James Genus.

In addition, he has been awarded several grants for composition most notablyChamber Music America’s New Jazz Works and the ASCAP Young Jazz ComposerAward. Manuel has travelled the world performing in over 30 countries at some ofthe biggest international venues and festivals.

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MOUTIN FACTORY QUINTET$20.00 Friday 9/04 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

From Paris & NYC! Twin Brothers Francois & Louis Moutin lead cutting edgeAll-Star Quintet!

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

“In the course of recording three albums withits current lineup, the Parisianpowerhouse ofbrothers François and Louis Moutin’s Reunion Quartethas quickly established itselfas one of themost creative new bands of the decade.”- Jennifer Odell -Downbeat

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

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

During the first half of 2013, while they were intensively touring with the MoutinReunion Quartet both in Europe and in the USA, they have spent 4 days in a studioin Paris with this new quintet.

The very first performance of the Moutin Factory Quintet took place at the famousfestival Jazz in Marciac in August 2013.

The first album "Lucky People" was released in September 2013, and the band hasbeen touring intensively in France from October through December 2013,performing in festivals like Nancy Jazz Pulsation, D'Jazz Nevers, as well as inprestigious venue like the Olympia in Paris, etc...

Don't miss the international sounds of the Moutin Factory Quintet at Nighttown!

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VIRGIL DONATI BAND$25.00 Monday 9/07 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Rock & Jazz Drummer Extraordinaire from Australia/L.A.Ca.. As Featured withAlan Holdsworth, Steve Vai, Tribal Tech, Planet X, & Southern Sons!

Featuring: Virgil Donati - Drums; Anthony Crawford - Bass; André Nieri - Guitar;Isamu McGregor - Keyboards

Legendary drum virtuoso Virgil Donati’s latest album “In This Life” will be will befeatured on the upcoming US tour.

Having recently won Modern Drummer Magazines best recorded performance, ithas set the bar for explorations in rhythm. The album was produced, written andarranged by Donati. Virgil’s drumming has arguably been at the leading edge forat least a decade, and as this record displays, his compositional and orchestrationskills are also coming to the fore. Never one to seek approval or security, he hasmaintained an introspective, independent mind, transcending traditionalboundaries, always alert of the possibilities beyond the norm. The 10 tracks on thisalbum are affirmation of these principles, and along the way, features some of thebrightest young musicians bursting onto the scene from all corners of the globe.Some of these young musicians will be featured on this tour; Anthony Crawford on

Some of these young musicians will be featured on this tour; Anthony Crawford onbass, André Nieri on guitar, and Isamu McGregor on keyboards/vocals.“We'vefound our feet in the new millennium… I'm amazed by the virtuosity displayed byso many of the younger players out there now. I'm always on the lookout for newtalent, and I take pride in featuring some of them on this tour” enthuses Donati.

As a sideman he has recently been touring and recording with Allan Holdsworth,and his reverence for Allans music has led him to include some Holdsworthclassics in the set, including Metal Fatigue, Material Real, and Water On The Brain.The show wouldn’t be complete without a tribute to Planet X, with a few tracks from‘Quantum’ to round off the set list.

Virgil was born and raised in Melbourne Australia. From the time he could barelyutter a word, he keenly observed the regular band rehearsals his father held in thehouse. Joining his first rock band and signing with his first major label at age 15was surely the right choice for the young drummer. The band was called `Taste’.This was to give Virgil his early experiences in the studio, with three releases bythe band.

His next taste of commercial success came in the early 90’s with Southern Sons.The band reached double platinum with their debut album. At the same time,throughout the mid 80’s and 90’s, Virgil’s interest in progressive music wasexploited with several bands he initiated, most notably Loose Change, and later,On The Virg.

In 1996 Virgil uprooted and relocated in the U.S.A., in an attempt to expand ontothe world stage. It has since proved to be a very rewarding and productive time.Recording and touring with the likes of Planet X, Steve Vai, Allan Holdsworth, CAB,Scott Henderson, Steve Walsh, Tribal Tech, Frank Gambale, Tony MacAlpine, BillySheehan, Derek Sherinian, Mark Boals, Michel Polnareff, Dave Stewart, KikoLoureiro, and many others, he continues to push the limits of the instrument toastonishing new levels.

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JOHN PIZZARELLI QUARTET$40.00 Wednesday 9/09 7:00 pm Buy Tickets 9:00 pm Buy Tickets

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Vocalist & Seven String Guitarist brings his World Class Quartet back toNighttown!

Featuring: John Pizzarelli-vocals and guitar, Martin Pizzarelli-acoustic bass,Konrad Paszkudzki-piano, & Kevin Kanner-drums.

John Pizzarelli has cultivated a winning career by singing classic standards andlate-night ballads, and by playing sublime and inventive guitar. Using greats likeNat "King" Cole and Frank Sinatra, and the songs of writers like Sammy Cahn andJimmy Van Heusen as touchstones, Pizzarelli is among the prime revivalists of thegreat American songbook, bringing to his work the cool jazz flavor of his brilliantguitar playing. Born on April 6, 1960, in Paterson, New Jersey, Pizzarelli has been playing guitarsince age six, following in the tradition of his father, guitar legend Bucky Pizzarelli. Hanging out with his father, John was exposed to all the great jazz music of the era,from Erroll Garner and Les Paul to Django Reinhardt. At 20, he began playing withhis father, then went out on his own. Since 1992, the John Pizzarelli Trio has touredextensively. In 1993, they received the honor of opening tour dates for FrankSinatra and joined in the celebration for Sinatra's 80th birthday at Carnegie Hall.

John Pizzarelli's voice has continued to develop with time, displaying both charmand humor. He has recorded as a leader for Chesky, Stash, Novus and RCA, and in1997 appeared in Dream, a Broadway production of Johnny Mercer songs. Along the way, Pizzarelli has earned rave reviews. "The John Pizzarelli Trio hasnever been tighter, and Pizzarelli himself has never been looser," the Village Voice

never been tighter, and Pizzarelli himself has never been looser," the Village Voicesaid of a 1998 New York show. "We can say we're as lucky to listen to (Pizzarelli) asNat Cole fans were in the years before he became a legend." Pizzarelli was alsonamed "Jazz Vocalist of the Year" by Swing Journal in their 1999 Readers Poll. Telarc records of Cleveland signed Pizzarelli at the end of 1999 and has had twelvehighly acclaimed and successful albums on the label to date. Double ExposurePizzarelli’s latest album, Double Exposure, focuses on two distinctstyles to make a single fine recording. Set for release on May 15, 2012, DoubleExposure is a collection of tunes by some of the great pop songwriters of his owngeneration that are framed squarely within traditional jazz arrangements.

Pizzarelli appears on several tracks on Paul McCartney’s 2012 album, Kisses on theBottom. He performed with Sir Paul at an iTunes concert at Capitol RecordsJohnPizzarelli2 Studios and the two also performed together at the GRAMMY® Awardsin Los Angeles.

In addition to being a bandleader and solo performer, John has been a specialguest on recordings for major pop names such as James Taylor, Natalie Cole,Kristin Chenoweth, Tom Wopat, Rickie Lee Jones and Dave Von Ronk, as well asleading jazz artists like Rosemary Clooney, Ruby Braff, Johnny Frigo, BuddyDeFranco, Harry Allen and, of course, Bucky Pizzarelli. He was featured oppositeDonna Summer, Jon Secada and Roberta Flack on the GRAMMY® Award-winningCD, Songs From The Neighborhood: The Music of Mr. Rogers in 2005. Don’t miss the return of John Pizzarelli to his Cleveland home at Nighttown!

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LENI STERN AFRICAN TRIO$20.00 Saturday 9/12 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

NYC based Guitarist leads International Afro-Beat/Jazz Trio for exciting show atNighttown!

Featuring:Leni Stern, n'goni, electric guitar, voice (German/American)Mamadou Ba, electric bass (from Senegal)Alioune Faye, djembe (from Senegal)

Electric guitarist and singer-song writer Leni Stern is celebrating the release of her22nd album “Jelell” in the 27th year of her incredible career. In an age offorgettable trends, her artistic long evity is due to her ever evolving styledeveloped from years of study in the jazz , Indian, blues, rock and Africantraditions. Leni?s current project is a trio with Seneg alese master musiciansMamado u Ba and Alioune Faye. A review of a recent live show in Los Angelesrecalled “ I like it when musicians surrender to the emotion o f the moment, theway guitarist-singer Leni Stern did... Combine that with the thoroughly Africanflavor of her song writing the last five years, and we got something extra-extraordinary.” MetalJazz .com

In November 2013 Leni's newest album Jelell was released. The songs on Jelell aretopically diverse but all carry a fundamental theme of interconnectivity and theidea that life is, at it's core, similar all around the world.

The African Trio is completed by world-renowned electric bassist Mamadou Ba,long-time musical director for Harry Belafonte, and Alioune Faye, who lives in theBronx but comes from a Senegalese family of musicians.

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KATE DAVIS$20.00 Sunday 9/13 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Vocalist & Acoustic bassist and Trio make Cleveland debut at Nighttown! Featuring her cover of "All About that (Upright) Bass" viewed by over 13 Millionon You Tube!

Chosen by MTV Buzzworthy as one of the “15 Fresh Females Who Will Rule Pop,”Kate Davis has signed with Concord Music Group. The singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist is currently writing material for her debut album. The yet-untitledset is slated for release in spring 2016.

Concord Label Group COO Mark Wexler calls Davis “a stunning musical talent witha wholly original voice whose potential is unlimited.” Concord president John Burkis overseeing A&R for the newcomer’s forthcoming album. Referencing suchsinger/songwriters as St. Vincent, he describes Davis as a “high-art pop artist withextraordinary yet accessible musicianship and musicality.”

Davis’ “All About That [Upright] Bass” -- her engaging take on the Meghan Trainorhit -- has drawn more than 13 million views on YouTube. In addition to the bass,Davis plays the piano and guitar. Managed by Park Avenue Artists, the Portland,Oregon, native has thus far shared the stage with Alison Krauss, Josh Groban andBen Folds, among others.

“I can’t wait to make records and I can’t wait to begin this new chapter,” says Davisof signing with Concord. “I gawk at the names on the roster often … Here’s hopingfor future records that contribute to their highly regarded reputation.”

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JAKE BOLAND$20.00 Wednesday 9/16 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

A Benefit for Urseline Sister's Retirement Fund. Jake Boland celebrates HalfWay to St. Patrick's with Tradtional Irish Song, Folk, Sing-a-longs & More!

NELLIE MCKAY

NELLIE MCKAY$25.00 Friday 9/18 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Singer/Songwriter, pianist, & comedienne in special Solo Show at Nighttown! Featuring music from her new CD "My Weekly Reader".

Led by a trail of incense and a little voice at the back of her brain that whispers“Nice try, 60s,” Nellie travels to a land of strange and wonderful music on MyWeekly Reader, revisiting some of the melodies born out of that fertile, conflictedtime.

“Freedom’s just another word for turning off yourphone,” says Nellie, who first collaborated withfamed Beatles engineer Geoff Emerick on her debutGet Away From Me. They reunite for My WeeklyReader (March 24 / Savoy 429 Records). With the aidof Emerick’s golden ears, she covers songs from theera of political turmoil and creative delight byZappa, Ray Davies, Steve Miller, Country JoeMcDonald, and then some.

“It’s important for us to be aware and not succumbto what (jazzman) Dave Frishberg has referred to as‘weapons of mass distraction,” adds Nellie. “These

songs come out of a time of less cynicism – back in the 60’s the darker things insociety were balanced by a certain innocence and hope.”

The New Yorker has warily described McKay as “funny and touching, ceaselesslyclever and scarily talented.”

Since her last album, besides eating potato chips, scratching her ass, and watchingreruns of Mister Ed, Nellie has indulged an extended run in the award-winning off-Broadway hit Old Hats and written three acclaimed musical biographies – I Want toLive!, the story of Barbara Graham, third woman executed in the gas chamber atSan Quentin, Silent Spring: It’s Not Nice to Fool Mother Nature, an exploration ofenvironmental pioneer Rachel Carson, and her latest, A GIRL NAMED BILL – TheLife and Times of Billy Tipton, named one of the Best Concerts of 2014 by The NewYork Times.

Nellie has previously released five full-length albums, including Pretty Little Head,Obligatory Villagers and Normal as Blueberry Pie (“among the killer overhauls ofAmerican standards” – The New York Times). She has won a Theatre World Awardfor her portrayal of Polly Peachum in the Broadway production of The ThreepennyOpera and performed onscreen in the films PS I Love You and Downtown Express,as well as writing original music for the Rob Reiner film Rumor Has It andcontributing to the Emmy-winning documentary, Gasland.

Nellie’s music has been heard on the TV shows Mad Men, Boardwalk Empire,Weeds, Grey’s Anatomy.

A recipient of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Humanitarian Award inrecognition of her dedication to animal rights, Nellie is an annoyingly vocaladvocate for feminism, civil rights and other deeply felt progressive ideals. She iscurrently part of the campaign to get horse-drawn carriages off the streets of NewYork City.

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GAY MARSHALL IN "PIAF : QUEENOF HEART"$25.00 Saturday 9/19 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

NYC Top Ten Diva Gay Marshall is back home in Cleveland with her awardwinning Edith Piaf Concert! Featuring Dan Maier on piano.

Gay Marshall is finally bringing her acclaimed performance of the songs of EdithPiaf to Nighttown. This native Clevelander whose career began here at thePlayhouse is a writer, actress and singer with Broadway credits and unanimouspraise from the New York critics on her Piaf CD and concerts.

For her cabaret shows and starring role in the most recent Off Broadwayproduction of “Jacques Brel is Alive and Well…” she was nominated for the“Distinguished Performance Award' by the Drama League, listed as a 'Top TenDiva' by Playbill and honored as one of the must see ten best cabaret shows in NewYork City by Time Out. This Spring Gay appeared at Joe's Pub, Town Hall, 54 Belowand Carnegie Hall.

The evening includes Edith Piaf fan favorites such as “La Vie En Rose”, "Hymne ToLove" and “No Regrets”, along with lesser known gems In an original mix of Frenchand English lyrics largely made up of Gay's own adaptations.

The joy and heartbreak of these timeless tunes is an emotional roller coasterguaranteed to go straight to your heart. Come and see why the New York Timescalls her "enchanting" as she evokes the spirit of Piaf.

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BRIA SKONBERG $20.00 Sunday 9/20 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Exciting new vocalist, and trumpeter, brings her group back to

Exciting new vocalist, and trumpeter, brings her group back toNighttown! Featuring: Bria Skonberg-trumpet/vocals, DaltonRidenhour-piano, Sean Cronin-bass, & Darrian Douglas-drums.Bria Skonberg is a catalyst for all things jazz. Hailing from Chilliwack, BC, and nowliving in New York City, award winning trumpeter/vocalist/ composer BRIASKONBERG is "poised to be one of the most versatile and imposing musicians ofher generation."- Wall Street Journal. Since moving to New York in in 2010 she hasearned a Jazz Journalists’ Association nomination for “Up and Coming Jazz Artist ofThe Year” and has been included twice in DOWNBEAT Magazine’s Rising StarCritics‘ Poll. She has recently been honored with a New York Bistro Award for“Outstanding Jazz Artist” and swept the 2014 Hot House Jazz Magazine Awards inall categories nominated: Best Jazz Artist, Best Trumpet, Best Female Vocalist andBest Group for the Bria Skonberg Quartet. Since moving to New York she hasheadlined at major event spaces such as Symphony Space, Dizzy’s Coca Cola, theIridium, Birdland and Cafe Carlyle. She has been featured on jazz luminaryWycliffe Gordon’s projects and studied with Warren Vache. Best known for herknowledge of classic jazz and instigative nature, she is now creating anadventurous style rooted in New Orleans jazz and blues featuring mostly heroriginal compositions.

Her debut US release SO IS THE DAY (Random Act Records) peaked at #7 on theUS National jazz charts; the 2014 follow up release INTO YOUR OWN featurespercussionist Mino Cinelu (Miles Davis, Weather Report). She is an active volunteerat the Louis Armstrong House Museum in Queens, Co-Producer of the New York HotJazz Festival and a founding Director of the New York Hot Jazz Camp set to launchin 2016.

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LOREN AND MARK $20.00 Friday 9/25 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

International Guitar Duo & associates of Tommy Emmanuel, Loren Barrigar(Syracuse, NY) & Mark Mazengarb (New Zealand). With Special Guest openingact Dan Bankhurst.

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

Loren and Mark first met in 2005 when they spent a few days working with thegreat Tommy Emmanuel at Jorma Kaukonen’s Fur Peace Ranch guitar camp. Markwas a college kid, just completing his degree in classical guitar at the University ofNorth Carolina; Loren was already a seasoned performer, but it was his first seriouslook at acoustic guitar. After the workshop, Mark visited Loren and they spent sometime picking guitar – and picking each other’s brains.

In 2009 they met again in Nashville at the Chet Atkins Appreciation Society (CAAS)convention, an international gathering of hundreds of guitarists. That set the stagefor the 2010 CAAS convention where they were on the schedule of performers.Though they were not originally listed to play on the big Saturday night finale, theywere added to the show due to popular demand from those who heard themthroughout the week.

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

stunning guitar duets as well as songs, giving them a wide appeal.

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

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

Loren and Marks live performances feature not only their spectacular technicalgrasp of the guitar, but also their outstanding musicality and ability to bespontaneously creative. The interaction between the two musicians is as much afeature of their shows as is the world-class guitar playing that they both display.

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KAMAL ABDUL ALIM & THE REALTHING$10.00 Sunday 9/27 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

From Seattle! Trumpeter, and Cleveland Native returns home to lead All-StarQuintet featuring: Kamal Abdul Alim-trumpet, Cecil Rucker-vibes, Skip Gibson-piano, Kevin Muhammad-acoustic bass, & Larry Hancock-drums.

Kamal Abdul-Alim is a composer and a masterful performer-who works in the cross-pollinating idioms of Jazz, African Music and other musics of the African diaspora.His playing has to it both a power to astonish and a lyricism which rivets thelistener, calling to mind the historical roots of African music. Where music was nota separate art but an important and integral part of society and life itself. Kamal iscommitted to presenting to his audience, a music which is spiritually uplifting,mentally inspiring, and rhythmically stimulating.

Born in Cleveland Ohio he was introduced to music as an infant, and taught to playpiano and read music by his mother. Formal studies began at the Cleveland Musicsettlement and in the Cleveland public school system. Where he played bass violinand tuba in the Orchestra and Band. After returning from the service he beganstudying the trumpet. The instrument he was fated to make his own and studiedwith Janos Kiss, the famous Hungarian composer.

Leaving Cleveland in the mid 60s, Kamal entered the Berkley School of Music inBoston. There he studied composition, arranging and performed in local Rhythmand Blues bands. To further hone his musical sensibilities, he entered theUniversity of Massachusetts at Amherst, where he studied African American Musicwith Max Roach and Archie Shepp recieving his B.A . During this period he alsoorganized and directed the African American Cultural Center at Amherst College.

Moving to Nyc in the 70’s Kamal became a personality on the N.Y. Jazz Scene anda much sought after player based on his work with bands led by Frank Foster, ClarkTerry, Ernie Wilkins, Slide Hampton, and the Jazzmobile Orchestra led by Frank Wess. He began recordings with Eddie Jefferson, Philly Joe Jones, Reggie Workman,Billy Higgins, Bill Hardman, Frank Wright, Archie Shepp and with friends Olu Dara,Lester Bowie and Jerry Gonzales. Kamal continued his studies earned an MA. inEducation from Long Island University and began teaching in the NY Public schoolsystem. He also began studies in Music Therapy at NYU and Columbia University.After developing his own personal concept, he recorded his first album "DANCE"

After developing his own personal concept, he recorded his first album "DANCE"with Idress Muhammed, James Spaulding, Bobby Watson and Ron Burton. andtoured Europe with Archie Shepp and Frank Wright.

To further broaden his musical experience, in the 80s Kamal moved to Paris andbegan prerforming and touring with African and Caribbean groups residing inAfrica for periods of time. it was during this period while in Dakar Senegal, that hedeveloped the concept for his next recording "Kani Mambo".

In the new millennium Kamal continues to present himself as the exponent of atimeless calling performing, touring and leading various ensembles. Whetherplaying the Blues, Jazz or linking up with the Spirits of his African Ancestors. He is amost interesting performer and one not to be under estimated.

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DENISE DONATELLI$20.00 Wednesday 9/30 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

From Los Angeles, California. Dynamic Jazz Vocalist plays Nighttown with All-Star Trio featuring the Geoffrey Keezer Trio. Featuring music from her brandnew CD on Savant Records.

Denise Donatelli, a GRAMMY® Nominated Savant recording and internationalconcert artist, has become one of today’s premiere vocalists. To date, she hasrecorded four albums and her recordings and have collectively garnered 3GRAMMY® nominations.

Her 2012 release, Soul Shadows received a GRAMMY® Nomination for Best JazzVocal Album, the second consecutive nomination in that category of her recordingcareer. Her 2010 release When Lights are Low received two GRAMMY®Nominations, one for Best Jazz Vocal Album and another for Best ArrangementAccompanying a Vocalist for pianist and collaborator Geoffrey Keezer’sarrangement of Don't Explain

In addition to her GRAMMY nominations, The Los Angeles Jazz Society has honoredDenise with the 2012 Jazz Vocalist of the Year award … Voting advisors includeJohn Clayton, Herbie Hancock, Quincy Jones and Johnny Mandel. More recently,Denise has made the 2013 DownBeat Critics Poll in the Rising Star category.

Growing up in a rural area of Allentown, Pennsylvania, Donatelli credits herfamily’s musicality and relative seclusion as reasons for her musical pursuit. “Igrew up in the country with no other homes around with the exception of aShetland Pony farm across the street. I would come home from school, practicepiano and listen to my sister's jazz records.” Hers was a musical family (her motherwas a singer before marriage and her father came from a family whose musicalroots date back to 19th-century Italy). Denise began playing piano at the age ofthree and studied classical piano for 15 years. For three consecutive years Denisewon First-Place “Superior” Awards in the National Federation of Music Clubs’ pianocompetitions.

Denise decided to make the move West. Once arriving in L.A., Denise met NealHefti while she was recording a TV spot. Neil gave her a list of L.A. venues andrecommended some excellent pianists and musicians to contact.

Described as "a musician's singer" by GRAMMY® Award winning saxophonist, PhilWoods, in addition to her performances with her producer/arranger GeoffreyKeezer, Denise has performed with Bill Cunliffe, Bill Mays, Roger Kellaway, Tamir

Keezer, Denise has performed with Bill Cunliffe, Bill Mays, Roger Kellaway, TamirHendelmen, Larry Koonse, Julian Lage, Peter Sprague, Bob Sheppard, JoeLaBarbara, Marvin “Smitty” Smith, Christian Jacob's Big Band Theory, TheSimpson’s Alf Clausen and his Jazz Orchestra, the Stan Kenton Alumni Band, and along list of jazz luminaries.

Donatelli’s innate musicianship and pure tone have won her spots singing forepisodes of The Simpsons and television promos for Frasier, Card Sharks andTurner Classic Movies as well as national and international commercials for CNN,Hyundai, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz and others.

Possessing a voice of exceptional nuance, agility and unerring pitch, Denise is ableto imbue whatever she chooses to sing with her special warmth, wit and insight.She tours extensively, performing at jazz festivals, jazz clubs, performing artcenters, and with university jazz bands where she conducts master clinics.

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YELLOWJACKETS$40.00 Thursday 10/01 8:00 pm Buy Tickets 10:00 pm Buy Tickets

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Legendary Jazz Group live at Nighttown for 2 Big Nights!Featuring: Russell Ferrante-piano & keyboards, Bob Mintzer-sax, Will Kennedy-drums, & Dane Alderson-electric bass.

Throughout their storied 35-year history, the Yellowjackets have recorded 22albums, received 17 Grammy® nominations – won 2 – performed countless sold-out tours, and enjoyed worldwide critical acclaim and commercial success.

The Yellowjackets formed in the late 1970’s as the backup band for guitaristRobben Ford and recorded their first album together in 1980. That first album wasvery successful. However, shortly after that recording Robben Ford decided torecord in a different musical direction (more blues) and thus the modern dayYellowjackets were formed originally as a trio with Russell Ferrante, Jimmy Haslipand Ricky Lawson. From that time forward to today with the addition of BobMintzer, the Yellowjackets have gained and maintained prominence as one ofjazz’s most influential and most loved jazz groups.

Throughout it all the band has undergone numerous lineup changes. Never failingto rise to the inevitable challenges of adjustment the Yellowjackets - RussellFerrante, William Kennedy, Bob Mintzer - have maintained an extraordinarily highquality of musicianship that is the rival of many but a surprise to no one who knowsand appreciates the band and their music.

The most recent addition to the band adds bass player Dane Alderson in to themix. Dane hails from Sydney, Australia but now lives in the United States. Danebrings a new energy to the band and a unique and youthful approach to the music.He grew up listening to the Yellowjackets never actually realizing that he wouldsomeday join them on stage as a member of the group. It’s a testimony to his highlevel of groove and rhythmic sensibility, that Dane fits right in. It’s as though he’salways been here.

The Yellowjackets plan to record their 23rd album this summer. Watch for thealbum will be released on Mack Avenue Records in early 2016.

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ALASDAIR FRASER & NATALIEHAAS$25.00 Thursday 10/08 8:00 pm Buy Tickets

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Scottish fiddle and cello music of unrivaled beauty, eloquence, and passion!

Master Scottish fiddler Alasdair Fraser is a consummate performer. His dynamicfiddling, engaging stage presence, and deep understanding of Scotland's musichave created a constant and international demand for his solo appearances andconcerts with a variety of ensembles. Alasdair has been a major force behind theresurgence of traditional Scottish fiddling in his homeland and the U.S., inspiringlegions of listeners and learners through his recordings, annual fiddle camps, andconcerts. He has represented Scotland internationally through performancessponsored by the British Council, and has been awarded touring support by theCalifornia Arts Council, with the ranking of "highest priority for inclusion on theroster; considered 'model' in stature."

Natalie Haas is one of the most sought after cellists playing traditional music today.She and Scottish fiddler Alasdair Fraser have toured as a duo for over 12 years,wowing audiences at festivals and concerts worldwide with their unique sound.Their first album together, Fire & Grace, was awarded Best Album of the Year inthe Scots Trad Music Awards 2004. Natalie has also toured with Mark O'Connor as amember of his Appalachia Waltz Trio. She and O'Connor premiered his doubleconcerto for violin and cello, ¨For The Heroes¨, with the Grand Rapids, East Texas,and San Diego Symphonies. As a studio musician, Natalie has been a guest artiston over 50 albums, including those of Cape Breton fiddler Natalie MacMaster andIrish super-group Solas.

Natalie is a graduate of Juliard.

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JUSTO SABORIT & LATIN SOUL$10.00 Friday 10/09 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Latin Guitar Virtuoso and Band hit the stage at Nighttown!

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

From Havana to the unearthly paradise of Andalucia this music will fill your heartwith passion. “I believe a record should be well rounded and filled with great musicfrom start to finish” says Justo who believes each song should stand on its own.

Producer Taso Hliatzos comments that this disc was without a doubt the most funto make. Spicy compositions like Andaluz, Sangria, Rumbale and Tequila Rain helpto keep a nice balance of energy throughout the disc while leaving enough roomfor softer Latin flavored compositions that will touch your heart such as MorningGloria, Natalia & Corazon de Rosette.

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

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

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PIGPEN THEATER COMPANY $10.00 Monday 10/12 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

From NYC. 7 pc Modern Folk Music extravaganza & Theater Company playNighttown. Featuring Chagrin Falls Native Alex Falberg.

PigPen Theatre Co. began creating their unique brand of music, film, and theatreas freshmen at the Carnegie Mellon School of Drama in 2007. They have sinceproduced their original plays Off-Broadway and toured the country – earning themcritic’s picks from The New York Times, Time Out New York, Chicago Tribune,Chicago Sun-Times, Boston Globe, and many more, ranking them in the top tentheatrical events of 2011, 2012, and 2013. They were the first group to win the NYCFringe Festival’s top honor for a play two years in a row (2010/11) and have goneon to win IRNE (2012, 2015) and Jeff Awards (2014) for their theatrical productions.

Their debut album, “Bremen”, was named #10 album of the year in TheHuffington Post’s 2012 Grammy preview sending PigPen on tour playing to sold-outcrowds across the country. American Songwriter premiered their follow-up EP,“The Way I’m Running”, in 2013 while the band was playing a series of concertsthat became one of the most popular residencies of the past decade at thelegendary Schuba’s Tavern in Chicago. In 2015 PigPen released their sophomorealbum, "Whole Sun", performed at Mumford & Sons' return to the Gentlemen of theRoad Festival, and made their feature film debut in Jonathan Demme's "Ricki andthe Flash" starring Meryl Streep.

PigPen is thrilled to be working with Writers House, one of the world’s leadingliterary agencies, to develop their debut children’s novel. They are currently ontour as a band.

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BRIAN CHARETTE ORGAN TRIO$15.00 Thursday 10/22 8:00 pm Buy Tickets

Rising Organ Star from NYC returns to Nighttown! Featuring: Bob Ferrazza-guitar, & Jordan Young-drums.

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

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

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

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

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

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ALEX BUGNON$30.00 Friday 10/23 8:00 pm Buy Tickets 10:00 pm Buy Tickets

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

Montreux-reared Bugnon studied at a music conservatory in Paris before comingto America to continue at Boston’s famed Berklee School of Music. He spent a lotof time playing not only jazz but gospel, gigging on that time-honored southerncircuit. Upon graduation he moved to New York. After spending a year drivingtaxicabs and teaching French at the Berlitz School, he found initial work backingR&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 Recordswhere he recorded his first two CDs Love Season (1989) and Head Over Heels(1991), making his deepest first impressions with R&B audiences as a soulfulinstrumentalist du jour. A switch to Sony’s Epic Records family yielded 107 Degreesin the Shade (1991) and This Time Around (1993), upon which time he jumped toRCA Records for Tales from the Bright Side (1995). From there he segued into thefour albums he did for Narada Records, an associated label that specialized insmooth jazz and new age.

smooth jazz and new age.

Beyond his recordings, Alex has built a loyal fan base through constant touring onthe club and jazz festival circuits. Just last year he passed the great Dizzy Gillespie’srecord of playing Washington, D.C.’s Blues Alley for 12 consecutive Thanksgivingswith his own lucky 13th visit. That most recent gig found his new music from GoingHome receiving quite the warm welcome. “People in their 40s, 50s and 60s thathave all of my CDs were raving about the new songs,” he beams. “At the sametime, college students that are more likely to be Radiohead fans were coming upto me saying, ‘I really dug that ‘Silver Finger’ song, man’ - which was really nice tohear!”

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JANE MONHEIT$30.00 Wednesday 10/28 7:00 pm Buy Tickets 9:00 pm Buy Tickets

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Jazz & Cabaret vocalist extraordinaire and her group live atNighttown!

“Everything I’m singing now is a reflection of my truest self,” says Jane Monheit.“After all this time in the industry, after touring for 13 years, it’s time to just be me,with complete and utter freedom.”

Monheit’s sense of liberation is apparent throughout The Heart Of The Matter, theacclaimed, Grammy-nominated vocalist’s ninth studio album. It can be felt in herwide- ranging choice of material, in the unique arrangements, and in her ownfearless performances and interpretations. The diverse and very personal set ofsongs includes both familiar standards and compositions by Lennon/McCartney,Randy Newman, two songs by Ivan Lins, recorded in the original Portuguese, and,for the first time, a Monheit original.

“I knew that I wanted the material to be chosen based on the lyrical content”, saysMonheit of the eclectic track list. “Over the years, my singing has really taken onthat focus. At the beginning of my career, I wanted to show proof of my knowledgeof music, that I could improvise and sing through the changes. But as I got older,especially after getting married and having a child, I started feeling the lyrics moresimply because I had more to sing about. Focusing on the technical side was partof my learning process, but over time, all of that became a natural part of mysinging. Now I use it to support the lyric, not just to prove myself.”

Monheit has been a leading light in both the jazz and cabaret worlds sinceemerging as a finalist in the Thelonious Monk Institute’s 1998 vocal competition. Inaddition to her own recordings, she has worked alongside the likes of TerenceBlanchard, Tom Harrell, and Ivan Lins. She says that the distinctive, continuallysurprising sound of The Heart Of The Matter is the result of an especially satisfyingcollaboration with Grammy-winning producer Gil Goldstein, who has previouslyworked with such giants as Wayne Shorter, Gil Evans, and Pat Metheny. The pairfirst joined forces for part of Monheit’s 2009 album The Lovers, The Dreamers, andMe.

Though the dozen tracks were recorded in just three days, Monheit notes that the

sessions came at “a very intense time” in her own life. Her young son had recentlyinjured his arm and needed surgery, and her grandparents had been displaced byHurricane Sandy, losing nearly everything they owned. “When you’re isolated inthe vocal booth, you’re able to process everything,” she says. “There are nodistractions, so you get inside yourself more to reach a deeper level ofinterpretation.”

From the song choices to the performances, The Heart Of The Matter is a workdeeply informed by Jane Monheit’s life- as a woman, wife, and mother in thesecond decade of a remarkable career- and it reaches emotional levels sheattributes to an “extreme comfort zone” in the recording studio. “It was a smallgroup, we’re all friends, and everyone really wanted to be there,” she says. “I’mvery close with my band, so to hear Gil’s beautiful work with my family beneath itinspired me to be completely unselfconscious… I think I’ve finally reached my levelof onstage, live interpretation in the studio, which has always been a challenge forme.”

“When you’re playing with people you love,” says Monheit, “it always makes forbetter music.”

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SONUVO$10.00 Friday 10/30 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

From NYC, Cleveland, & France! Trio combines World, Bossa Nova, Jazz, & HipHop for unique and original blend. Featuring: Marie Martin (NYC/Brittany,France)-vocals & violin, & Seth Johnson(NYC/Cleveland)-guitar,& Jerome Jennings (NYC/Cleveland)-cajon & percussion.

SoNuvo is a Brooklyn based trio consisting of Marie Martin on vocals andviolin, Seth Johnson on acoustic and electric guitars and Jerome Jenningson cajón and percussion. Aside from the unusual instrumentation, the group isunique in its eclectic repertoire including Jazz, Brazilian music, Soul/ R&B,Chanson and elements of Flamenco. As versatile musicians, SoNuvo is astasteful and convincing playing a simple, subtle melody as they are playingcomplex, polyrhythmic music.

Both world-class musicians, Jerome Jennings and Seth Johnson grew up playingmusic together in Cleveland Ohio and have built a rapport that spans half theirlives. Marie Martin, originally from Brittany, France, brings an international flavorto the group as well as impeccable rhythm and a sensational voice. The result isa trio that has a truly new sound, SoNuvo.

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

Saturdays Jackie Warren on piano 10:30PM - 1:00AM No cover

Wednesday, September 2 Manuel Valera Groove Square Quartet 7 PM $20.Cuban pianist Manuel Valera leads All-Star NYC based Quartet playing modern Afro-Cuban Jazz at it'sbest! Featuring: Manuel Valera-piano, John Ellis-sax, Hans Glawsichnig-acoustic bass, & EJ Strickland-drums.

Friday, September 4 Moutin Factory Quintet 8:30 PM $20.From Paris & NYC! Twin Brothers Francois & Louis Moutin lead cutting edge All-Star Quintet! Featuring:Francois Moutin-acoustic bass, Louis Moutin-drums, Emmanuel Codjia-guitar, Thomas Enhco-piano, & Christophe Monniot-saxophones.

Monday, September 7 Virgil Donati Band 7 PM $25.Rock & Jazz Drummer Extraordinaire from Australia/L.A.Ca.. As Featured with Alan Holdsworth, SteveVai, Tribal Tech, Planet X, & Southern Sons!Featuring: Virgil Donati - Drums; Anthony Crawford - Bass; André Nieri - Guitar; Isamu McGregor -Keyboards

Wed. & Thurs. September 9-10 John Pizzarelli Quartet 7 & 9 PM Both Nights $40.

Wed. & Thurs. September 9-10 John Pizzarelli Quartet 7 & 9 PM Both Nights $40.Vocalist & Seven String Guitarist brings his World Class Quartet back to Nighttown! Featuring: JohnPizzarelli-vocals and guitar, Martin Pizzarelli-acoustic bass, Konrad Paszkudzki-piano, & Kevin Kanner-drums.

Saturday, September 12 Leni Stern African Trio 8:30 PM $20.NYC based Guitarist leads International Afro-Beat/Jazz Trio for exciting show at Nighttown!Featuring:Leni Stern, n'goni, electric guitar, voice (German/American)Mamadou Ba, electric bass (from Senegal)Alioune Faye, djembe (from Senegal)

*New*Sunday, September 13 Kate Davis 7 PM $20.Vocalist & Acoustic bassist and Trio make Cleveland debut at Nighttown! Featuring her cover of "All About that (Upright) Bass" viewed by over 13 Million on You Tube! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyTTX6Wlf1YLauded by MTV as one of 2014's 15 Fresh Females Who Will Rule Pop!

*New*Wednesday September 16 Jake Boland 7 PM $20. (Donation)A Benefit for Urseline Sister's Retirement Fund. Jake Boland celebrates Half Way to St. Patrick's withTradtional Irish Song, Folk, Sing-a-longs & More!

*New*Friday, September 18 Nellie McKay 8:30 PM $25.Singer/Songwriter, pianist, & comedienne in special Solo Show at Nighttown! Featuring music from hernew CD "My Weekly Reader".

*New*Saturday, September 19 Gay Marshall in "Piaf : Queen Of Heart" 8:30 PM $25.NYC Top Ten Diva Gay Marshall is back home in Cleveland with her award winning Edith Piaf Concert! Featuring Dan Maier on piano.

*New*Sunday, September 20 Bria Skonberg Quartet 7 PM $20.Vocalist & Trumpeter Extraordinaire, and her NYC Quartet return to Nighttown! Featuring: DaltonRidenhour-piano, Sean Cronin-acoustic bass, & Darrian Douglas-drums.

*New*Friday, September 25 Loren and Mark 8:30 PM $20.International Guitar Duo & associates of Tommy Emmanuel, Loren Barrigar (Syracuse, NY) & MarkMazengarb (New Zealand). With Special Guest opening act Dan Bankhurst.

*New*Sunday, September 27 Kamal Abdul Alim & The Real Thing 7 PM $10.From Seattle! Trumpeter, and Cleveland Native returns home to lead All-Star Quintet featuring: KamalAbdul Alim-trumpet, Cecil Rucker-vibes, Skip Gibson-piano, Kevin Muhammad-acoustic bass, & LarryHancock-drums.

*New*Wednesday, September 30 Denise Donatelli 7 PM $20.From Los Angeles, California. Dynamic Jazz Vocalist plays Nighttown with All-Star Trio featuring theGeoffrey Keezer Trio. Featuring music from her brand new CD on Savant Records.

*New*Thursday & Friday, October 1 & 2 YellowJackets 8 & 10 PM Both Nights $40.Legendary Jazz Group live at Nighttown for 2 Big Nights!Featuring: Russell Ferrante-piano & keyboards, Bob Mintzer-sax, Will Kennedy-drums, & Dane Alderson-electric bass.

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*New*Thursday, October 8 Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas 8 PM $25.Scottish fiddle and cello music of unrivaled beauty, eloquence, and passion!

*New*Friday, October 9 Justo Saborit & Latin Soul 8:30 PM $10.Latin Guitar Virtuoso and Band hit the stage at Nighttown!

*New*Monday, October 12 PigPen Theater Company 7 PM $10.From NYC. 7 pc Modern Folk Music extravaganza & Theater Company play Nighttown. Featuring ChagrinFalls Native Alex Falberg.

*New*Thursday, October 22 Brian Charette Organ Trio 8 PM $15.Rising Organ Star from NYC returns to Nighttown! Featuring: Bob Ferrazza-guitar, & Jordan Young-drums.

*New*Friday & Saturday, October 23-24 Alex Bugnon 8 & 10 PM $30.Pianist and Contemporary Jazz Superstar & his group return for big weekend at Nighttown!

*New*Wed. & Thurs. Oct. 28 & 29 Jane Monheit 7 & 9 PM both nights $30.Jazz & Cabaret vocalist extraordinaire and her group live at Nighttown!

*New*Friday, Oct. 30 SoNuvo 8:30 PM $10.From NYC, Cleveland, & France! Trio combines World, Bossa Nova, Jazz, & Hip Hop for unique andoriginal blend. Featuring: Marie Martin (NYC/Brittany, France)-vocals & violin, & SethJohnson(NYC/Cleveland)-guitar, & Jerome Jennings (NYC/Cleveland)-cajon & percussion.