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Robin Nolan Trio$20.00 Monday 5/16 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Gypsy Jazz Guitarist from London/Amsterdam lights up the Nighttown Stagewith his Trio!

Robin Nolan is one of the world’s best known and most admired gypsy jazzguitarists and has been praised for his musical genius and creativity by WillieNelson, Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman, and the late George Harrison.Legendary in the Django Reinhardt world, Robin has headlined every major gypsyjazz festival across the globe & Nolan’s music is taking gypsy jazz into the 21stCentury beyond Django Reinhardt and incorporating influences of The Beatles,Ravi Shankar and AC/DC.

The Robin Nolan Trio is a favorite at jazz festivals around the world and bring theirpowerhouse swinging sound to more than twenty countries every year.

Born in Vietnam in 1968 to musical parents who were entertaining the US troops atthe time, Robin was instantly immersed into the life of a working travelingmusician. First taught by his father at the age of six in Hong Kong he began hismusical journey. Back in 1992 Robin relocated from London to Amsterdam wherehe played on the Leidseplein gaining many new fans and admirers. It was here onthe streets of Amsterdam where the trio was discovered and invited to festivalsand concerts in Japan, USA, Iceland, Spain, Canada and even the house of GeorgeHarrison. The trio features Robin’s brother Kevin Nolan on rhythm guitar andArnoud Vandenberg on bass. They have just released their ground breaking newalbum ‘Sin City’ which features gypsyfied versions of AC/DC classics.

In addition to his busy schedule as a performer, Robin is also known as apassionate instructor. He has published some of the most important gypsy jazzinstructional books and video courses that have been the foundation of study andjam sessions for thousands of guitarist worldwide. His new digital magazine GypsyJazz Guitar Secrets features highly in the iTunes charts and reaches a wide globalaudience.

“In these days of ‘cackophony’ it’s great to hear some real music”George Harrison “Robin Nolan is so amazingly good.”Bill Wyman “Robin plays a mighty fine guitar!”Willie Nelson

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Tri-C SoundWorks$15.00 Wednesday 5/18 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

All-Star North Coast Tri-C JazzFest Octet hitsthe stage at Nighttown!

Featuring: John Klayman-tenor sax, JackSchantz-trumpet, Howie Smith-alto sax,Chris Anderson-trombone, Bob Ferrazza,guitar, Theron Brown-piano, Glenn Holmes-acoustic bass, & Reggie Jackson-drums.SoundWorks was founded by Tri-C JazzFest in 2009 to bea resident ensemble of JazzFest with a working collectiveof Northeast Ohio musicians showcasing their skills as

of Northeast Ohio musicians showcasing their skills ascomposers, arrangers and performers. Since 2009, SoundWorks has re-imaginedthe works of legendary artists such as McCoy Tyner, Dexter Gordon, Miles Davis,John Coltrane, Jim Hall and The Liberation Music Orchestra with Charlie Haden.

While the presentation of repertoire material is part of the vision, there has alwaysbeen an emphasis on presenting the new music and/or arrangements by membersof SoundWorks.

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Randy Napoleon$20.00 Thursday 5/19 8:00 pm Buy Tickets

NYC Guitarist from Freddy Cole's Group brings in his Current Group to playmusic from his new CD!

Guitarist George Benson calls Napoleon “sensational.” Detroit Free Press criticMark Stryker says Napoleon “plays with a gentle, purring tone that makes you leanin close to hear its range of color and articulation.” Washington Post critic MikeJoyce praises his “exceptionally nimble finger-style technique.” Comparing him toWes Montgomery, music critic Michael G. Nastos says, “he displays an evenbalance of swing, soul, and single-line or chord elements that mark an emergingvoice dedicated to tradition and universally accessible jazz values.”

Born in Brooklyn in 1977 and raised in Ann Arbor Michigan, Randy Napoleon beganhis journey in jazz immediately after graduating from University of Michigan. JeffHamilton of the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra invited the young Napoleon to doa series of performances with them at the Hollywood Bowl. From there,Napoleon’s career took off, first touring with pianist Benny Green nationally andinternationally for a year, and then full time with the Clayton-Hamilton JazzOrchestra. A three-year stint with crooner Michael Buble followed; Napoleon isfeatured on Buble’s Grammy-nominated CD “Caught in the Act.”

Currently, Napoleon tours with the legendary singer/pianist, Freddy Cole, and isfeatured on Cole’s 2009 album, “Live at Dizzy’s Club: The Dreamer in Me. “ He isthe main arranger and the guitarist on “Freddy Cole Sings Mr. B,” a 2010 Grammy-nominated release from High Note that features songs from the Billy Eckstine songbook, as well as on “Talk to Me,” Cole’s 2011 album and Cole’s most recent album“This and That.”

Today, Napoleon is one of the most sought after guitarists in New York, where he isknown as a forward-thinking musician with a passion for the jazz guitar tradition. Inaddition to backing the best, he leads his own bands, an organ trio, a trombonetrio, a quartet with piano, and a three-horn sextet that includes organ, drums,trumpet, tenor sax and trombone.

Vintage Guitar Magazine: What younger jazz guitarists stand out to you?

George Benson: I like the guitar player who’s playing with Freddy Cole [RandyNapoleon]. He has an all-fingers approach; he doesn’t use just thumb or pick. He’sspectacular.

Vintage Guitar MagazineMarch 2010

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Organism w/HowieSmith/DavidThomas/BobFerrazza/Bill Ransom$15.00 Friday 5/20 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Modern Jazz from North Coast based Organ Quartet. Featuring: Howie Smith-Sax, David Thomas-Hammond B-3 Organ, Bob Ferrazza-guitar, & Bill Ransom-drums.

Howie SmithA virtuoso saxophonist, composer and jazz musician, Mr. Smith has presentedconcerts and workshops throughout the United States, Canada, South America,Europe, and Australia, and has performed and/or recorded withmusicians/organizations as renowned as John Cage, the Cleveland Orchestra, DizzyGillespie, Elvis Presley, and the Tone Road Ramblers. His catalog of compositions isextensive, and recordings of his work can be heard on the Philips, Polydor,Optimism, and Sea Breeze labels. Mr. Smith has twice served as co-chair of boththe Jazz Fellowship and the Music Overview panels for the National Endowment ofthe Arts. He holds music degrees from Ithaca College and the University of Illinois.

David ThomasDave Thomas is 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. He is also a gifted educator, having worked at The ClevelandSchool of the Arts, Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland State University, andCase Western Reserve University. Presently, he is a music teacher with theCleveland Board of Education School District, Musical Staff member of TheSoutheast Seventh Day Adventist, Faculty member of The Cleveland StateUniversity, and Minister of Music at St. Timothy Baptist Church.

Bill RansomCleveland drummer and percussionist Bill Ransom is one of the most respectedmusicians on the Cleveland scene today. A veteran of the bandstand Bill Ransomhas played in support of an eclectic group of name musicians including the R & Bsensation Levert, smooth jazz saxophonists Najee and Marion Meadows, and on thestraight ahead side, trumpeter Cecil Bridgewater, Flutist James Newton, and pianistEric Gould.In recent years Bill Ransom has started to make his mark as a bandleader. He haslead the Jazz meets Hip Hop project for the prestigious Tri-C Jazz Festival for thepast five years. And even more notable he released his debut CD "Generations" in2006.

Bob Ferrazza

Bobby Ferrazza was born in Cleveland and began studying guitar at 15, afterdeveloping a passion for music from listening to rock and the popular music of thetime. It wasn't until he heard a George Benson record, that Ferrazza started toconcentrate his efforts on jazz—an entirely new genre to him. After playing for lessthan a year, Ferrazza sought out jazz guitar legend Bill deArango for lessons. Other lessons followed with jazz guitar greats such as Joe Pass and Pat Martino.

A professional musician for more than 25 years, Ferrazza has performed all overthe United States and beyond, with some of the most celebrated jazz musiciansincluding: Donald Byrd, Joey DeFrancesco, Joe Lovano, Art Farmer, Benny Golson,J.J. Johnson, Slide Hampton, Curtis Fuller, Billy Hart, Robin Eubanks, Gary Bartz, DanWall, Marcus Belgrave, Clark Terry, Steve Turre, Bill Watrous, Jack McDuff, Dr.Lonnie Smith, Greg Bandy, Ernestine Anderson, and Vanessa Rubin.

Steve Katz$20.00 Sunday 5/22 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Guitarist, Vocalist, & Founding member of Blood, Sweat, andTears, and Blues Project, plays special Solo show, with classictunes, and great stories!Steve Katz started at 15, studying guitar with Reverend Gary Davis. Steve wouldsometimes act as road manager for Reverend Davis and met many of the great“rediscovered” blues men like Son House, Skip James and Mississippi John Hurt.

Steve starting playing in Greenwich Village - during this time there were numerousmusicians obsessed with American roots music. Steve, Maria Muldaur, JohnSebastian and David Grisman – who found the common denominator in jug bandmusic. They and some other friends formed the Even Dozen Jug Band and werecourted by Elektra Records for whom they recorded an album in 1964.

Steve was asked to audition for the Danny Kalb Quartet. He got the job. Al Kooperjoined, and they had the Blues Project, a foray of young white middle-classmusicians into the amplified world of Chicago blues.

After the Blues Project, Steve, Al Kooper, Bobby Colomby and Jim Fielder decidedto work up a set, mainly of Al’s new songs, for a benefit concert whereby enoughmoney would be raised to send Al to London where he wanted to live. Joined byFred Lipsius on alto sax, the concert raised enough money for Al to get a cab to theairport. There was no choice but start another band. Influenced by the Electric Flagand the Buckinghams, a horn section was utilized with rock arrangements thatwere a touch more sophisticated. Thus, the formation of Blood, Sweat & Tears, aColumbia Records contract, and the album Child is Father to the Man. Recordedand mixed in only two weeks, the album sold moderately well but was a hugecritical success.

Al left BS & T after only six months. Getting the record company to continue withthe band without Kooper was difficult. Auditions were held and David Clayton-Thomas was hired. Columbia reluctantly agreed to go ahead with a new album.That album sold six million copies worldwide and fostered three number onesingles. Steve continued with BS & T for five years, during which time the groupwon three Grammies, were voted best band by the Playboy Jazz and Pop Poll twoyears in a row, and won three major Downbeat awards, to name a few. Steve wrotemany songs during his tenure with BS&T, including his well-loved “Sometimes inWinter”.

In 1972 Steve met Lou Reed and became friends. Steve was asked to produce hisnext record Rock & Roll Animal and then Sally Can’t Dance. After a number ofproductions during this period, including the wonderful Nightlights by ElliottMurphy, Steve wanted to return again to playing music.

Although American Flyer was not a performing band, it gave Steve anothercreative outlet in which to work and talented people to work with. Steve was joinedby writer Eric Kaz, Craig Fuller from Pure Prairie League, and Doug Yule from TheVelvet Underground. The first of their two albums was produced by George Martin.

Steve was offered an opportunity to get closer to the business of music in 1977with his appointment as East Coast Director of A&R and later as Vice President ofMercury Records.

Later Steve became enamored with all things Irish and in 1987 became ManagingDirector of Green Linnet Records, the foremost record label of traditional Irishmusic in America.

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2016: A Political RaceODDyssey $15.00 Monday 5/23 7:30 pm Buy Tickets

Election Madness? Bad Reality Show? Or Science Friction?Need a good laugh? Cleveland’s answer to The Capitol Steps is coming toNighttown!

Cleveland Cabaret Project’s, 2016: A Political Race ODDyssey, a politicallyincorrect and satiric revue is the perfect antidote.

2016: A Political Race ODDyssey will appear five Mondays on the intimateNighttown stage (May 9, May 23, June 13, June 27 and July 11).

As the Republican National Convention puts Cleveland in the spotlight, this timely,fun revue will always be a little different each time (just like Cleveland's weather). You'll never know what to expect – and you'll want to see them all!

2016: A Political Race ODDyssey features: Audrey Audette, Sean Cahill, Rob Gibb,Carla Petroski, Tina Stump and Lora Workman. Also in the cast are Sheila Heymanand Marc Moritz, whose names you may recognize from the days of Giant PortionsImprov that was a huge success in Cleveland during the late 80s and early 90s.Tom Bonezzi is Music Director.

2016: A Political Race ODDyssey is a production of Cleveland Cabaret Project(CCP), whose goal is to promote awareness an advancement of cabaretperformance as an art form in and around the Greater Cleveland area.

Lora Workman is founder and artistic director of CCP, which she created with Charles Eversole,Artistic Director of Cleveland’s Own Singing Angels. Lora is a graduate of Baldwin WallaceUniversity’s Conservatory of Music. She studied cabaret in Italy, New York and was a semi-finalistin the 2003 San Francisco Cabaret competition. She was also selected to participate in the 2007Cabaret Conference Yale, which she worked with Tony Nominee® Tovah Feldshuh, Jason Graae,Julie Wilson and Alex Rybeck.

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Balkan Strings Trio $15.00 Wednesday 5/25 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

From Belgrade, Serbia!

TRIO BALKAN STRINGS (Zoran Starcevic & sons) performs its original guitar music,a fusion of Balkan music: Serbian, Gypsy, Macedonian, Romanian, Moldavian,Bulgarian, Hungarian, Mediterranean, Greek, Oriental…Jazz, Gypsy Swing, Classicalmusic, asymmetrical rhythms and original guitar interpretation. The result,

music, asymmetrical rhythms and original guitar interpretation. The result,combining many cultures, is BALKAN SWING - JAZZ GUITAR - ETHNO - WORLDFUSION, virtuoso, rich and unconventional, fresh and spontaneous, brimming withenergy!

Authentic, attractive music with the finest taste, real presentation of guitar music inBalkan Jazz style, unique interpretation from three of them and the universal musiclanguage, without frontiers. A real music trip by Balkan carpet, so if you like Jazz,Swing, Ethno, Classical, or you simply like guitar music, it is your perfect choice.

They invented 6 hands playing on 1 guitar and that is their trademark. They haveperformed in many Festivals (Jazz, Classical Guitar, World music) and concerts in:USA, Canada, Italy, Poland, Hungary, Turkey, Russia, Moldova, Slovakia, ChechRepublic, Finland, Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands,Luxembourg, Spain, UK, Lithuania, Estonia, Norway, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia andHerzegovina, Montenegro and Serbia. They did master classes-clinics and concertsfor classical and Jazz guitar students in Europe and in the USA.

FIRST PRIZE WINNER in the World category of the 2005 USA SongwritingCompetition with composition Water-mill written by Nikola Starcevic andperformed by Trio Balkan Strings.

FIRST PRIZE WINNER - Trio Balkan Strings won first prize and the Dolphin statue forbeing the best instrumental ensemble on the Music World 2004 Italy FestivalInternacionale Fivizzano.

FIRST PRIZE WINNER - of the JoAnn Falletta International Composition Competitionfor Guitar 2007 Buffalo, New York (Asiana IV written by Nikola Starcevic).

" Trio Balkan Strings dedication to the music of the Balkans and central Europe isinspiring. The guitar interpretations of this music are wonderful. Really good !!! "- John McLaughlin

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Laura Webster withDan Maier Trio$15.00 Thursday 5/26 8:00 pm Buy Tickets

North Coast Vocalist sings jazz, pop, folk, and more. Featuring: LauraWebster-vocals, Dan Maier-piano, Kevin Johnson-acoustic bass, & DonniePatterson-drums.

From Cleveland, Ohio, Laura spent much of her early career as a lead singer and songwriter inNew York City, performing in clubs throughout the metropolitan area. In the 1990s, Laurastudied music at Sarah Lawrence College in New York. She formed the folk-blues band “TheStompers” with guitarist Dan Isenberg and performed on campus and at local clubs. She waslead vocalist for the rock band, “the Meteors” and the lead singer and songwriter for the funkband, “Tropic of Cancer.” Laura’s debut album, “Coming Home” was released in January of2004. This initial collection of original songs showcases her musical breadth as she steps up herperforming career. More recently, Laura is the vocal arts director at Hathaway Brown Schoolwhere she started a jazz solo class for singers and directs two vocal ensembles. Webster is indemand as a classical soloist as well as jazz solo artist throughout the Cleveland area.

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Pat Bianchi OrganTrio$20.00 Friday 5/27

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NYC Organist from Pat Martino's Group leads All-Star East Coast Trio live atNighttown!

Featuring: Pat Bianchi-Hammond B-3 Organ, Dan Wilson-guitar, & CarmenIntorre-drums.

Grammy nominated organist Pat Bianchi, continues to establish himself as one ofthe foremost organists on the scene today. His command of the instrument,harmonic prowess, rhythmic intensity as well as his sensitivity and versatility arerivaled by few. His most recent release, “A Higher Standard” is further proof of this.When Pat is not leading his own trio, he has the honor of performing with jazzguitar icon Pat Martino and also he continues to perform with NEA Jazz Master,bebop saxophone legend Lou Donaldson.

Bianchi, who comes from a very musical family, began playing organ at the age of7. Unlike many organists of today, piano was not his first instrument. He wouldspend many hours at a Farfisa Compact Duo organ that was given to him as aChristmas gift. He was playing some of his first professional gigs by the age of 11.

Upon graduating high school, Bianchi continued his studies at Berklee College ofMusic in Boston and graduated in 1998 with a Bachelors of Music in Jazz PianoPerformance. Shortly after graduating cum laude, Bianchi secured the position asthe house pianist at the famous El Chapultepec club in Denver, CO. The Pec (as it isknown to locals) often brought in guest artists giving Pat a chance to play with suchgreats as Red Holloway, Dakota Staton, Carl Fontana, Javon Jackson, Mark Elf, BudShank, Brad Leali, Pete Christlieb, and Conte Candoli.

Upon moving to NYC, Bianchi quickly established himself on the competitive scene.Legendary saxophonist Lou Donaldson immediately took notice of the youngorganist. Donaldson would hire him when organist Dr. Lonnie Smith could notmake an engagement.

Upon resuming his tenure in Denver, Bianchi joined the faculty of the University ofColorado at Boulder Jazz Studies Program teaching piano, theory and ensembles toundergraduate, masters and doctoral students. During this time he recorded hisfirst album as a leader, East Coast Roots, which includes Mark Whitfield on guitarand Byron Landham on drums. At the same time, Bianchi began working closelywith drummer Ralph Peterson Jr. on collaborative projects including, co-leadingThe Unity Project (a tribute to organist Larry Young and his album Unity).

Bianchi returned to New York City in June of 2008. He officially joined LouDonaldson’s quartet in 2009 performing with Lou for almost a year and a halfbefore joining Pat Martino’s working trio in 2011.

While still actively performing with both Pat Martino and Lou Donaldson, Bianchinot only continues to collaborate with many well known musicians he also leads anumber of different groups including his trio, which is featured on his latest release“A Higher Standard”.

Pat shows no signs of slowing down. He is constantly working to push his playing tothe next level. Having the great fortune of apprenticing under a number of greatmasters in Jazz has given him the confidence to spread his wings. Bianchi isdefinitely the next Organist to make a mark in the world of Jazz!

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Mary Bridget Davieswith special guestRyan Sudick$20.00 Thursday 6/02 8:00 pm Sold Out

Tony Nominated singer and Cleveland native, Mary BridgetDavies, will make her Nighttown debut for an evening of jazzstandards and selections by her musical influences. What’smore, fans will be able to submit their song requests viaFacebook for Mary Bridget to rework.

Featuring Ryan Sudick on Piano.Tony Nominated singer and Cleveland native, Mary Bridget Davies, will make herNighttown debut for an evening of jazz standards and selections by her musicalinfluences. What’s more, fans will be able to submit their song requests viaFacebook for Mary Bridget to rework. Currently Davies can be seen starring in theNorth American touring production of “A Night with Janis Joplin” where she isreprising her role of rock icon Janis Joplin, which earned her a 2014 TonyNomination for Best Actress in a Musical.

Davies has toured Europe and the US with Joplin’s original band Big Brother andthe Holding Co. and is a blues darling; having graced the stage at BB King’s in NewYork City, the annual SXSW festival and has been a staple in the blues circuit inKansas City and throughout the US. In 2012 she released her debut CD “WannaFeel Something” and was nominated for Best Blues Album by Kansas City Pitch.

Her Nighttown performance will feature what she does best – sing. Accompaniedby her longtime musical collaborator, pianist/songwriter Ryan Sudick, this one-of-a-kind performance will be a departure from her usual full-band sound and is trulyand evening not to miss.

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Ernie Krivda DetroitConnection Quartet$20.00 Friday 6/03 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

North Coast Saxophonist leads All-Star Great lakes Quartet liveat Nighttown!

Featuring: Ernie Krivda-sax, Glenn Tucker-piano, Jeff Halsey-acoustic bass, & Rennell Gonsalves-drums.The Cleveland saxophone master and his Detroit colleagues have joined forces,and together they bring an exciting new intensity to the mainstream be-bopculture. The repertoire is ageless and the energy of the performance is strikinglyyouthful. The Detroit Metro Times in a review of their Detroit Jazz Festival triumphsaid "Ernie Krivda almost blew the sun out of the sky….still at the top of his game".The Connection's first Cleveland appearance was at last years Tri-C Jazz Fest in anunforgettable set at the East Cleveland Public Library.

Drummer Renell Gonsalves is the son of the great Duke Ellington saxophonistPaul Gonsalves and one of the most swinging drummers on a very swinging Detroitjazz scene. Bassist Jeff Halsey has played with The Connection on a number ofoccasions and you know him as one of the great bassists in the Midwest. PianistGlenn Tucker has been playing with The Connection for the last month (ClaudeBlack has been having health issues). He is a recent graduate of Univ of Michiganand is a hot young jazz pianist on the Detroit scene (very impressive). Now in his fifth decade as a jazz performer Ernie Krivda is acknowledged by bothhis peers and jazz critics as one of the world's great tenor saxophonists and one ofthe jazz scene's most unique artists. Commentaries on Krivda's work always

the jazz scene's most unique artists. Commentaries on Krivda's work alwaysinclude the words original and unique in describing the sound and style that hasbeen shaped by a cross section of diverse influences. His early teen performancesin settings such as polka, and rock bands along with symphony orchestras meshedwith his core jazz experiences to create what is a very singular Ernie Krivda style.

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Rachel Brown & TheBeatnik Playboys $15.00 Saturday 6/04 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

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

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

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

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

Roy King has had the pleasure of performing with living legends like Mose Allison,Bucky Pizzerelli, Eddie Bo, Johnny Gimble and Jay McShann to great local heroessuch as Alex Bevan, the Gopher Broke Swing Band, pianists Mike Petrone and JoeHunter. Roy currently teaches drums and percussion at Woodsys Music in Kent andMedina, as well as leading his own jazz trio which plays at Nighttown in Cleveland,Ohio. "I always wanted to be a beatnik and a playboy.", says Roy. " Now I can beboth!"

Dave Huddleston is a lifelong student and lover of music. He is known locally as avocalist, guitarist, and bassist. Born in Washington, DC, and raised in Cleveland,Dave grew up in a musical family and was exposed to a variety of music genres --from Saturday Metropolitan Opera radio broadcasts, to Broadway musicals playedon the family hi-fi, to pop tunes squeezed out of a tiny transistor radio tuned toWIXY 1260-AM. His influences are all over the map -- Bach, Artie Shaw, Elvis, theTemptations, the Beatles, Ella, 1960s TV themes, Gaetano Veloso, Chaka Khan, U2,the Bee Gees, the Isley Brothers, Frankie Valli, Ennio Morricone, Buck Owens. Davesees every song and every gig as a chance for exciting explorations, always withan element of surprise.

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Carl Verheyen Band$20.00 Monday 6/06 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

World Famous Guitarist from Supertramp leads All-Star Grouplive at Nighttown! Playing music in support of his new release"The Grand Design".

Featuring: Carl Verheyen-guitar, Dave Marotta-bass, & JohnMader-drums.Named "One of the Worlds Top Ten Guitarists" by Guitar PlayerMagazine, & "One of Top 100 Guitarists of All Time" by ClassicRock Magazine!In his 40-plus years of playing the instrument, Carl has created a wildly successful,multi-faceted career. He is a critically-acclaimed musician, vocalist, songwriter,arranger, producer and educator with 11 CDs and two live DVDs releasedworldwide. Carl is commonly regarded as a guitar virtuoso capable of playing anystyle of music with remarkable mastery and conviction. He has been one of LA’selite “first call” session players for the past 25 years, playing on hundreds ofrecords, movie soundtracks and television shows. Carl has graced the pages ofcountless industry publications and been the subject of numerous articleschronicling his rise to the forefront of the modern day guitar scene.

Carl has won numerous polls and musical honors in the US, Germany, France, Italyand the UK.A member of the smash hit British rock group Supertramp since 1985, Carl hasplayed to millions of enthusiastic fans in sold out arenas worldwide. As the creativeforce behind The Carl Verheyen Band, he has released an impressive and eclecticdiscography that showcases his endless talents across a wide array of musicalgenres.

A much sought after studio musician, Carl plays on other artists’ CDs whenever hisbusy schedule permits. He has recorded and played with a virtual who’s who of themusic industry. His vast collection of movie soundtrack and television credits areenviable. Carl was heard by 67, 000,000 people as a featured soloist at the 2009Academy Awards. He will also be heavily featured in the forthcoming filmdocumentary about the electric guitar, Turn It UP!

“We’ve been friends for many years and Carl has always amazed me with hisversatility and technique. He’s a fine player.”- Albert Lee

“Carl Verheyen is a REAL guitar player!”- Robben Ford

“Every time I start to feel good about my playing and general overall knowledge ofthe guitar, I will get together with Carl and see truly how far I have to go. I amproud to call him my friend. A master of the guitar and a hellava nice guy to boot.”- Joe Bonamassa

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Jamison Ross $20.00 Tuesday 6/07 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Drummer, Vocalist & Blue Note Recording Artist & his Groupmake their Cleveland Debut at Nighttown. Winner of theThelonious Monk Competition in 2012!Refreshing and invigorating, Jamison Ross is the epitome of soul. A composer,arranger, vocalist and drummer, Jamison combines his gifts to present a uniqueoffering to the world of Jazz. His Grammy-nominated debut release, Jamison, takeslisteners on a musical journey that unifies his drumming abilities and vocal gifting.

Jamison’s passion for music was realized while growing up in his grandfather’schurch, where he learned how to present music with honest intent. A native ofJacksonville, FL, Jamison began his study of Jazz as a high school student atDouglas Anderson School of the Arts. Jamison gained worldwide acclaim as afeatured musician in the Tribeca Film Festival winning documentary CHOPS; a filmthat followed the school’s jazz ensemble as they prepare and perform in therenowned Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Essentially Ellington Festival competition.

As a Jazz Studies student at Florida State University (B.S. Jazz Studies; B.M. MusicIndustry), Jamison was selected to participate in the Betty Carter Jazz AheadResidency Program at the Kennedy Center in 2009. While there, Grammy-winningsongwriter and vocalist, Carmen Lundy took notice of Jamison and asked him tojoin her band. Through Lundy, he has toured the world and played some of thenations most historic venues.

Ross went on to further his education at the University of New Orleans where heearned a Master of Music degree. In 2012, Jamison won the Thelonius MonkInternational Jazz Competition for drums, the most prestigious award for jazzartists. Since then, Jamison has gained acclaim within the genre through hiscollaboration with, Wes Anderson, Jon Batiste, Henry Butler, Billy Childs, Dr. John,Jimmy Heath, Ramsey Lewis, Ellis Marsalis, Wynton Marsalis, Christian McBride,Marcus Roberts, Patrice Rushen, Cecile McLorin Salvant and Snarky Puppy.

Jamison’s artistry, interpreted through his profound knowledge of jazz, is an honestand organic expression of humanity. It is true to him, it is Jamison.

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Vladimir Cetkar $20.00 Thursday 6/09 8:00 pm Buy Tickets

From Macedonia! International Guitar phenomena Vladimir Cetkar and his 7piece group combine Jazz, Soul, & Pop.

With his passion, energy and diverse musical persona, Vladimir Cetkar's hallmarkis his ability to seamlessly combine his many talents as a guitarist, vocalist,arranger, composer and producer of the highest order.The evident musical influences may transport you back in time to the musical erawhen bands like Chic and Earth Wind and Fire ruled the musical cosmos. ButVladimir's new sound, original music expression, and contemporary productionreturn you to the present, and portend a strong future for this genre of music.

Essentially, Vladimir Cetkar's latest release can be described as his original musiccocktail, incorporating a pristine distillate of the Jazz, Pop, Soul and Disco sounds ofthe late 70's and early 80's, along with a hint of what's to come.

Critics recognize Cetkar's unique sound and passion, and have drawn manyflattering comparisons: George Benson's guitar playing; Quincy Jones' and MauroMalavasi's arrangement and production acumen; Earth Wind and Fire's vocals;and Jamiroquai's grooves.

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Jay Leonhart Duow/Tomoko Ohno$20.00 Friday 6/10 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

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Virtuoso bassist, and Master Storyteller, Jay Leonhart leads Duowith Pianist Tomoko Ohno in exciting weekend on Nighttown'sStage!Jay Leonhart has been recognized as a very accomplished bass player for a longtime now. He has been named the Outstanding Bassist In the Recording Industrythree times and is always mentioned when the discussion turns to the outstanding .At age thirteen, while playing banjo with his brother in a dixieland band inBaltimore, Jay watched and listened to the bass player and knew that the bass wasthe instrument he would play forever.

Since that time Jay has been privileged to play with the likes of Judy Garland, DukeEllington, Thad Jones, Buddy Rich, Jim Hall, Peggy Lee, Mel Torme, MarianMcPartland, Kenny Barron, Sting,m James Taylor, Papa Joe Jones, Roy Eldridge, JimHall, Louie Bellson, Dick Hyman, Luciano Pavoratti, and many more.

Over the years, Jay Leonhart has been writing and singing his own veryindividualistic songs about his life as a bass player. He now performs his musicworldwide to very receptive audiences.

Jay now appears primarily with his trio, which plays regularly at Birdland in NewYork, when not gainfully employed elsewhere.

Tomoko Ohno, born in Tokyo, began piano studies at the age of 4. As a teenager,she began playing professionally in the Tokyo area jazz scene. After graduatingfrom Rikkyo University in Law and Politics, Miss Ohno moved to the United Statesand entered the Jazz Studies Program at William Paterson University in New Jersey,where she studied with Harold Mabern and Rufus Reid. During this time she hadthe opportunity to perform with such artists as Jerome Richardson, WyntonMarsalis, Benny Golson and Joe Henderson. A recipient of the Student Award ofOutstanding Performance and a member of the Dean’s List, Miss Ohno graduatedwith a B.A. in Jazz Studies.

She has performed at Lincoln Center, Weill Recital Hall of Carnegie Hall, The BlueNote, Sweet Basil and The Lenox Lounge in Harlem, in addition to appearing onlive radio broadcasts by WBGO and WNYC, and ABC TV's Good Morning America. She has performed and/or recorded with Slide Hampton, Claudio Roditi, JamesSpaulding, Rufus Reid, The John Lee Quartet, The Dizzy Gillespie Alumni Big Bandand Sherry Maricle and the Diva Jazz Orchestra, as well as working as a sidemusician with such diverse musical ensembles as the Harlem Spiritual Ensembleand The Spirit of Life Ensemble.

Miss Ohno also leads her own group, and has released three CDs on the Japan-based Tokuma label. In 1997 her first album, “Powder Blue” was released, and in1999 her second album, “Affirmation” was released, followed in 2000 by the album"Natural Woman." Her album "Shadows of Spring" (recorded in Argentina) wasreleased by MDR Records in 2005. Her latest album "Tomoko Ohno in BuenosAires" was also released by MDR Records in 2007. Her new album is scheduled tobe released in 2011 spring.

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2016: A Political RaceODDyssey$15.00 Monday 6/13 7:30 pm Buy Tickets

Election Madness? Bad Reality Show? Or Science Friction?Need a good laugh? Cleveland’s answer to The Capitol Steps is coming toNighttown!

Cleveland Cabaret Project’s, 2016: A Political Race ODDyssey, a politicallyincorrect and satiric revue is the perfect antidote.

2016: A Political Race ODDyssey will appear five Mondays on the intimateNighttown stage (May 9, May 23, June 13, June 27 and July 11).

As the Republican National Convention puts Cleveland in the spotlight, this timely,fun revue will always be a little different each time (just like Cleveland's weather). You'll never know what to expect – and you'll want to see them all!

2016: A Political Race ODDyssey features: Audrey Audette, Sean Cahill, Rob Gibb,Carla Petroski, Tina Stump and Lora Workman. Also in the cast are Sheila Heymanand Marc Moritz, whose names you may recognize from the days of Giant PortionsImprov that was a huge success in Cleveland during the late 80s and early 90s.Tom Bonezzi is Music Director.

2016: A Political Race ODDyssey is a production of Cleveland Cabaret Project(CCP), whose goal is to promote awareness an advancement of cabaretperformance as an art form in and around the Greater Cleveland area.

Lora Workman is founder and artistic director of CCP, which she created with Charles Eversole,Artistic Director of Cleveland’s Own Singing Angels. Lora is a graduate of Baldwin WallaceUniversity’s Conservatory of Music. She studied cabaret in Italy, New York and was a semi-finalistin the 2003 San Francisco Cabaret competition. She was also selected to participate in the 2007Cabaret Conference Yale, which she worked with Tony Nominee® Tovah Feldshuh, Jason Graae,Julie Wilson and Alex Rybeck.

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Stu Hamm$20.00 Tuesday 6/14 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Special Solo Show with Electric Bass Master Stu Hamm Live atNighttown!Through his innovative work as a solo artist and his contributions as a sideman toJoe Satriani and Steve Vai, Stuart Hamm has firmly established himself as one ofthe most influential electric bassists of the past half-century. Extending the non-traditional function of the electric bass previously revolutionized by Jaco Pastoriusand Stanley Clarke in the 1970s, Hamm helped to reshape the contemporaryconcept of the bass guitar as an unaccompanied instrument with the utilization ofpolyphonic, two-handed tapping, slapping and popping techniques, chords, andharmonics.

Hamm has released six critically acclaimed studio recordings and has enjoyedrecording and touring stints with guitar icons Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Greg Howe,Carl Verheyen and Frank Gambale. Hamm has received an extensive list ofaccolades such as being voted "Best Jazz Bassist" and "Best Rock Bassist" multipletimes in magazine polls conducted by several major print publications worldwide.

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Tony Moncaco /Fareed Haque OrganTrio$20.00 Friday 6/17 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Master of the Hammond B-3 Organ Tony Monaco fromColumbus, Ohio, teams up with dynamic Chicago guitaristFareed Haque for big night at Nighttown.With Greg Fundas-drums.Tony MonacoCelebrated Hammond B-3 Jazz Organ wizard Tony Monaco began his keyboard lifeat age eight, on the accordion. When he was twelve, his destiny as a jazz organistwas sealed when he first heard Jimmy Smith. An enthusiastic student, Tony beganworking in Jazz clubs as a teenager in his native Columbus, Ohio, guided by localorgan gurus Hank Marr and Don Patterson. For further inspiration, he studiouslyabsorbed the mastery of Jimmy McGriff, Richard "Groove" Holmes, CharlesEarland, Jack McDuff, and Dr. Lonnie Smith. All would play a role in thedevelopment of his musical palette.

In April 2000, Tony met fellow jazz organist Joey DeFrancesco, who offered toproduce a debut CD for him. This collaboration resulted in the critically acclaimed"Burnin Grooves”. The international success of the recording served as the catalystfor regional and national tours.This success was followed by five more releases forSummit Records that received critical acclaim and significant sales, charting in theJazzweek Top 10.

As Tony’s reputation has grown, he has been blessed to play with some of greatestmusicians in jazz, including several years touring with Pat Martino, as well as MelLewis, Lewis Nash, Red Holloway, Plas Johnson, Sonny Fortune, Jon Faddis, AdamNussbaum, Bruce Forman, Harvey Mason, and more..

Presently, Tony maintains the busiest world touring schedule imaginable, includingfestival appearances in Australia, Indonesia, Japan, Germany, Italy, Scotland,Holland and Spain, as well as Canada and the US.

Fareed HaqueMoving easily between jazz and classical guitar, Guitar virtuoso Fareed Haque hasworked with prominent artists including Paquito D’rivera, Dave Holland, Sting, JoeHenderson, Joe Zawinul, Cassandra Wilson, Kurt Elling, Lester Bowie, ArturoSandoval, Medeski, Martin and Wood, Kahil el Zabar, Defunckt, Ramsey Lewis,Nigel Kennedy, Edgar Meyer, Robert Conant, Stephen Stubbs, Frank Bungarten,members of the Vermeer Quartet and many symphony orchestras in the U.S. andabroad. He has performed all of the major guitar concertos, is an activetranscriber of baroque as well as South American music and has had numerousmodern works dedicated to him.

Fareed has released nine recordings as a leader:

Born in 1963 to Pakistani father and Chilean mother, extensive travels, especiallylong stays in Spain, France, Iran, Pakistan, and Chile, exposed Haque to differentmusics from a very early age. this natural eclecticism has become the hallmark ofFareed’s music.

In 2001 Fareed co-founded the jam super-group Garaj Mahal, joined George

In 2001 Fareed co-founded the jam super-group Garaj Mahal, joined GeorgeBrooks’ group Summit, featuring Zakir Hussein and Steve Smith and continues torecord and tour with the Fareed Haque Group.

Don't miss this exciting trio with Fareed Haque on guitar and Tony Monaco on theB3 organ.

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Jessica Lee Trio$10.00 Saturday 6/18 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Jazz Vocalist from Pittsburgh, Pa. makes her Cleveland debut at Nighttown! Featuring: Mark Strickland-guitar, & George Jones-percussion.

Jessica Lee is an American jazz & blues vocalist, songwriter (ASCAP) and recordingartist, born in Manassas, VA. Lee’s vocals reflect the influence of classic jazz, blues,rhythm & blues and gospel, but always with a heavy emphasis on the blues. Hermusical motto is to study and perform “something old, something new, somethingborrowed . . . but always blue.”

Lee performs at jazz and blues clubs, music festivals, charitable and privateevents, universities and concert halls throughout the U.S. She has performed atlegendary clubs such as Antone’s in Austin, Texas and is featured frequently atmajor charitable events. For example, Jessica was the featured jazz & blues singerto perform a live, nationally-broadcasted concert benefiting the Make-a-Wish-Foundation from the WQED TV Studios in Pittsburgh and has also been a featuredsinger for the Susan B. Komen Race for the Cure and other major charity events. In2011-12, record label EQ Music selected three of Jessica’s recorded songs from her“Bluebird Fly” album for inclusion in three compilation albums, including two intheir “Greatest Audiophile Voices” album series and one in “The Best Pop Jazz”album for international distribution. Since then, EQ Music has selected four more ofLee’s recorded songs to feature on four new international vocal compilation CDs,including “When Blues Meets Jazz,” and represents her solo albums internationally.

Also a social entrepreneur and educator, Lee has focused much of herentrepreneurial energy on several high-profile initiatives in collaboration with thenonprofit Pittsburgh Gateways Corporation, including co-founding the America’sArts & Music Crossroads Center which connects professional artists and musicianswith underprivileged youth for creativity and career coaching; co-founding a jazzand American music camp series for at-risk youth with the Afro American MusicInstitute’s James Johnson, Ph.D. and trumpeter/educator Sean Jones; the savingand renovation of the legendary Crawford Grill jazz club in Pittsburgh’s historic HillDistrict with Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris and a team of socialinvestors; and various other educational, career and entrepreneurial ventureswhich are designed to “pass on” the American Music and creative art forms to thenext generation, with a special emphasis on serving youth in at-risk situations andcommunities.

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Eddie Baccus Sr. /Eddie Baccus Jr.Quintet$15.00 Sunday 6/19 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Soul Jazz on Fathers Day with legendary Cleveland Jazz Fatherand Son combination live at Nighttown!

Featuring: Eddie Baccus Sr.-Hammond B-3 Organ; Eddie BaccusJr.-Sax; Cecil Rucker-Vibes; Billy Artis-Guitar; Perry Williams III-DrumsOne of the senior statesman of the Cleveland Jazz Scene, organist Eddie BaccusSr. has set the standard locally since the early 1960's. Like the late great JimmySmith, Baccus is a virtuoso on the Hammond B-3, equally adept at soul jazz andbebop. In many ways Eddie Baccus Sr. has been to the jazz scene what the lateRobert Jr. Lockwood was to the local blues scene; he has been a leader, mentor,and the soul of the community for many years.

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

Eddie Baccus Sr. has been the bedrock of the Cleveland jazz scene and hisinfluence on fans and musicians alike has been invaluable. After 15 years of recording and touring with famed urban jazz ensemble Pieces ofa Dream, saxophonist Eddie Baccus, Jr. stepped out on a lush, soulful and funkyJourney To Love, his independent debut demo to promote him for upcomingshows. Though it has been extraordinarily well received, Baccus is excited about aremixed and remastered version of the collection, which also features three newsongs. The Cleveland born and raised, Virginia based artist will be releasing therevamped version as part of a package with his soon to be released follow-upalbum whose title perfectly reflects Baccus’ life and career as he reflects on thelast 20 years and looks forward to the future: Living The Dream.

Baccus is currently putting the finishing touches on the new album, which willfeature jazz greats like keyboardist Russell Ferrante of the Yellowjackets, fellowsaxmen Eric Marienthal and Elan Trotman, blues guitarist Robben Ford and aspecial guest appearance by Baccus’ father, organist Eddie Baccus, Sr

Like his hero Grover, Baccus switches artfully between soprano, alto and tenor,and on Living the Dream is also playing baritone sax and EWI. Since leaving Piecesof a Dream, he has been recording and performing live with his band Straight tothe Point, a powerful group of musicians who live in the Beltway region (Marylandand Northern Virginia) .

Joining Eddie Sr. and Eddie Jr. for their appearance at Nighttown will be an All-StarCleveland lineup. They are Cecil Rucker on the Vibes. Eddie Sr. has frequentlyappeared with Cecil's group Good Vibes. Billy Artis is on guitar. Many willremember Billy from his days backing the late great Bill Doggett at the Theatricalin downtown Cleveland. Perry Williams III is on drums. Perry is a veteran on thesoul jazz circuit and has worked with Eddie Sr. and Cecil extensively. And on vocalsis Ron Davis.

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Barbara Rosene$20.00 Wednesday 6/22 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

From NYC & Cleveland. Vocalist from the Harry James Orchestra sings JazzStandards, Vintage Jazz, and More. With Tom Roberts on piano.

Barbara Rosene has built an unequalled reputation for interpreting the greatmusic of the 1920s and 30s and 40s. She is a passionate vocalist whoseinterpretations uncover the richness of jazz classics through the subtle, skilleddelivery of one truly in love with the genre she sings.

Rosene gives voice to songs in ways that are both gracefully provocative andwarmly welcoming. Few singers have her feel for classic material, from all eras ofJazz, interpreting the music with not only a full understanding and love of theoriginal time period but with the rare ability to make the material sound fresh andemotionally relevant today.

In her established career she has shared stages with jazz icons, performinginternationally with The Harry James Orchestra, Vince Giordano and TheNighthawks, the late Les Paul at New York’s Iridium Jazz Club, The Woody AllenBand, at The Carlyle Hotel, as well as directing her own New Yorkers, and as guestartist with orchestras and in festivals across the world. She has played such venuesas The Iridium, Lincoln Center’s Rose Hall, The Montreal Jazz Festival, Nighttown(Cleveland), Blues Alley (DC), The Arizona Music Festival, Jazz Amarinois, and TheHotel Villa Flori, Lake Como.

Will Friedwald, author of Jazz Singing and Sinatra! has written: “No one evokesmore vividly the music of the great singers of the 1920s than Barbara Rosene.”

Barbara’s CDs include releases on the Blues Back, Arbor’s and Azica labels.

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Metro Jazz Voices$15.00 Friday 6/24 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

From Detroit! All-Star Vocal Quartet with Trio Live onNighttown Stage!

Featuring: Carl Cafagna-tenor voice, sax, flute, & clarinet, MeriSlaven-soprano & alto voice, Trish Shandor-soprano & altovoice, Jordan Schug-baritone voice, & cello, Scott Gwinnell-piano,Shannon Wade-acoustic & electric bass, & Stephen Boegehold-drums.

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2016: A Political RaceODDyssey$15.00 Monday 6/27 7:30 pm Buy Tickets

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Election Madness? Bad Reality Show? Or Science Friction?Need a good laugh? Cleveland’s answer to The Capitol Steps is coming toNighttown!

Cleveland Cabaret Project’s, 2016: A Political Race ODDyssey, a politicallyincorrect and satiric revue is the perfect antidote.

2016: A Political Race ODDyssey will appear five Mondays on the intimateNighttown stage (May 9, May 23, June 13, June 27 and July 11).

As the Republican National Convention puts Cleveland in the spotlight, this timely,fun revue will always be a little different each time (just like Cleveland's weather). You'll never know what to expect – and you'll want to see them all!

2016: A Political Race ODDyssey features: Audrey Audette, Sean Cahill, Rob Gibb,Carla Petroski, Tina Stump and Lora Workman. Also in the cast are Sheila Heymanand Marc Moritz, whose names you may recognize from the days of Giant PortionsImprov that was a huge success in Cleveland during the late 80s and early 90s.Tom Bonezzi is Music Director.

2016: A Political Race ODDyssey is a production of Cleveland Cabaret Project(CCP), whose goal is to promote awareness an advancement of cabaretperformance as an art form in and around the Greater Cleveland area.

Lora Workman is founder and artistic director of CCP, which she created with Charles Eversole,Artistic Director of Cleveland’s Own Singing Angels. Lora is a graduate of Baldwin WallaceUniversity’s Conservatory of Music. She studied cabaret in Italy, New York and was a semi-finalistin the 2003 San Francisco Cabaret competition. She was also selected to participate in the 2007Cabaret Conference Yale, which she worked with Tony Nominee® Tovah Feldshuh, Jason Graae,Julie Wilson and Alex Rybeck.

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Mike Phillips $20.00 Tuesday 6/28 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Dynamic Contemporary Jazz Saxophonist and Hidden BeachRecording Artist live at Nighttown!

Featuring: Mike Phillips-Sax, Robert Hubbard-Drums, Jon Jones-Bass, & TBA-Keyboards.The emergence of saxophonist Mike Phillips marks the beginning of a new, excitingchapter in the jazz music scene. A rare combination of youthful exuberance andseasoned craftsmanship, Mike is poised to take his position among the leaders inhis field.

Mike began his musical odyssey at the age of five in his native Mt. Vernon, NY.After experimenting with an assortment of instruments including acoustic andelectric bass, violin, piano, French horn and trumpet, he focused on the saxophonebecause it was the vehicle best suited to express his creative passion.

because it was the vehicle best suited to express his creative passion.

In the summer of 1993, Mike made his presence felt on the music scene with hisnow legendary debut performance at the well-known New York City jazz & R&Bspot, Wilson's. Invited there by a friend who was playing keyboards with the houseband, Mike literally walked on stage and, much to the surprise of the band leader,began to blow before anyone asked him to sit in. The looks of bewildermentquickly turned to smiles and the rest, as they say, is history.

Mike has been a regular there ever since, performing with such artists asBabyface, Rachelle Farrell, Brian McKnight, Boyz II Men, and the artist formerlyknown as Prince. He has also showcased his extraordinary talent via performancesthroughout the US and abroad, touring with such notables as Teddy Riley &Blackstreet, Jonathan Butler, Simply Red, Wayman Tisdale, Kenny Lattimore andthe incomparable Stevie Wonder.

In 1996, Mike was invited to perform at President Clinton's Inaugural Gala held atThe Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. Other milestone events include the 80thBirthday Celebration for President Nelson Mandela in South Africa, a Superbowlappearance with Stevie Wonder, and the Billboard Music Awards. Mike's televisioncredits include Saturday Night Live, The David Letterman Show, BET On Jazz, BETSound Stage, and The Tonight Show.

Mike’s artistry exceeds category, as shown by his recording sessions with anassortment of diverse performers including the late rapper Notorious B.I.G., megamovie star and recording artist Will Smith, vocalist Mariah Carey, and the gospelensemble Anointed.

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Cyrille Aimée$30.00 Thursday 6/30 7:00 pm Buy Tickets 9:00 pm Buy Tickets

Dynamic French Vocalist, and Mack Avenue Recording Artist,with Her Six Piece Group back at Nighttown for two big shows! Vocalist Cyrille Aimée was primarily raised in France by a French father andDominican mother. As a curious child in Samois-sur-Seine, she would sneak out ofher bedroom window to wander into the nearby gypsy encampments filled withthose attending the annual Django Reinhardt Festival.

She quickly fell in love with gypsy music and way of life; years later she would singon street corners with friends while traveling across Europe. While in the midst ofone such odyssey, she found herself at the Montreux Jazz Festival, where she wonfirst prize in the vocal competition - which included the financing of her first self-produced album.

When Aimée audtioned for the Star Academy (a kind of French American Idol),she became a finalist. Informed she would have to sing only what she was told, hergypsy spirit rebelled—and in what was a cause célèbre she walked from thecompetition.

She now happily tours the world with her band as well as in a duo setting withBrazilian guitarist Diego Figueiredo. Aimée's talents also recently caught theattention of Stephen Sondheim, who cast her in an Encores Special Presentation atNew York City's City Center in November 2013.

The New York Times referred to Aimée's major label debut in August 2014, as "abravura turn, presented with a smile."

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

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

Monday, May 16 Robin Nolan Trio 7 PM $20.Gypsy Jazz Guitarist from London/Amsterdam lights up the Nighttown Stage with his Trio!

Wednesday, May 18 Tri-C SoundWorks 7 PM $15.All-Star North Coast Tri-C JazzFest Octet hits the stage at Nighttown!Featuring: John Klayman-tenor sax, Jack Schantz-trumpet, Howie Smith-alto sax, Chris Anderson-trombone, Bob Ferrazza, guitar, Theron Brown-piano, Glenn Holmes-acoustic bass, & Reggie Jackson-drums.

Thursday, May 19 Randy Napoleon 8 PM $20.NYC Guitarist from Freddy Cole's Group brings in his Current Group to play music from his new CD!

Friday, May 20 Organism w/Howie Smith/David Thomas/Bob Ferrazza/Bill Ransom 8:30 PM $15.Modern Jazz from North Coast based Organ Quartet. Featuring: Howie Smith-Sax, David Thomas-Hammond B-3 Organ, Bob Ferrazza-guitar, & Bill Ransom-drums.

Sunday, May 22 Steve Katz 7 PM $20.Guitarist, Vocalist, & Founding member of Blood, Sweat, and Tears, and Blues Project, plays special Soloshow, with classic tunes, and great stories!

Monday, May 23 2016 A Race ODDyssey 7 PM $15.Musical & comedy take on the 2016 Campaign featuring several stars of musical theater and stage liveat Nighttown!Produced by The Cleveland Cabaret Project.

Wednesday, May 25 Balkan Strings Trio 7 PM $15.From Belgrade, Serbia! TRIO BALKAN STRINGS (Zoran Starcevic & sons) performs its original guitar music, a fusion of Balkanmusic: Serbian, Gypsy, Macedonian, Romanian, Moldavian, Bulgarian, Hungarian, Mediterranean, Greek,Oriental…Jazz, Gypsy Swing, Classical music, asymmetrical rhythms and original guitar interpretation.The result, combining many cultures, is BALKAN SWING - JAZZ GUITAR - ETHNO - WORLD FUSION,virtuoso, rich and unconventional, fresh and spontaneous, brimming with energy!" Trio Balkan Strings dedication to the music of the Balkans and central Europe is inspiring. The guitarinterpretations of this music are wonderful. Really good !!! "- John McLaughlin

Thursday, May 26 Laura Webster with Dan Maier Trio 8 PM $15.North Coast Vocalist sings jazz, pop, folk, and more. Featuring: Laura Webster-vocals, Dan Maier-piano,Kevin Johnson-acoustic bass, & Donnie Patterson-drums.

Friday, May 27 Pat Bianchi Organ Trio 8:30 PM $20.NYC Organist from Pat Martino's Group leads All-Star East Coast Trio live at Nighttown!Featuring: Pat Bianchi-Hammond B-3 Organ, Dan Wilson-guitar, & Carmen Intorre-drums.

Thursday, June 2 Mary Bridget Davies "The Voice" 8 PM $20.Tony Nominated singer and Cleveland native, Mary Bridget Davies, will make her Nighttown debut for anevening of jazz standards and selections by her musical influences. What’s more, fans will be able tosubmit their song requests via Facebook for Mary Bridget to rework. Featuring Ryan Sudick on Piano.

Friday, June 3 Ernie Krivda Detroit Connection Quartet 8:30 PM $20.North Coast Saxophonist leads All-Star Great lakes Quartet live at Nighttown! Featuring: Ernie Krivda-sax, Glenn Tucker-piano, Jeff Halsey-acoustic bass, & Rennell Gonsalves-drums.

Saturday, June 4 Rachel Brown & The Beatnik Playboys 8:30 PM $15.Vocalist, pianist, and singer/Songwriter leads All-Star NE Ohio Group Live at Nighttown!Featuring: Rachel Brown-vocals & piano, Dave Huddleston-guitar, Bill Watson-bass, & Roy King-drums.

Monday, June 6 Carl Verheyen Band 7 PM $20.World Famous Guitarist from Supertramp leads All-Star Group live at Nighttown! Playing music insupport of his new release "The Grand Design". Featuring: Carl Verheyen-guitar, Dave Marotta-bass, & John Mader-drums.Named "One of the Worlds Top Ten Guitarists" by Guitar Player Magazine, & "One of Top 100 Guitaristsof All Time" by Classic Rock Magazine!

Tuesday, June 7 Jamison Ross 7 PM $20.Drummer, Vocalist & Blue Note Recording Artist & his Group make their Cleveland Debut at Nighttown. Winner of the Thelonious Monk Competition in 2012!

Thursday, June 9 Vladimir Cetkar 8 PM $20.From Macedonia! International Guitar phenomena Vladimir Cetkar and his 7 piece group combine Jazz,Soul, & Pop.

Soul, & Pop.

Friday & Saturday, June 10 & 11 Jay Leonhart Duo w/Tomoko Ohno 8:30 PM Both Nights $20.Virtuoso bassist, and Master Storyteller,Jay Leonhart leads Duo with Pianist Tomoko Ohno in excitingweekend on Nighttown's Stage!

Monday, June 13 2016 A Race ODDyssey 7:30 PM $15.Musical & comedy take on the 2016 Campaign featuring several stars of musical theater and stage liveat Nighttown!Produced by The Cleveland Cabaret Project.

Tuesday, June 14 Stu Hamm 7 PM $20.Special Solo Show with Electric Bass Master Stu Hamm Live at Nighttown!

Friday, June 17 Tony Monaco/Fareed Haque Trio 8:30 PM $20.Master of the Hammond B-3 Organ Tony Monaco from Columbus, Ohio, teams up with dynamic Chicagoguitarist Fareed Haque for big night at Nighttown.With Greg Fundas-drums.

Saturday, June 18 Jessica Lee Trio 8:30 PM $10.Jazz Vocalist from Pittsburgh, Pa. makes her Cleveland debut at Nighttown! Featuring: Mark Strickland-guitar, & George Jones-percussion.

Sunday, June 19 Eddie Baccus Sr. / Eddie Baccus Jr. Quintet 7 PM $15.Soul Jazz on Fathers Day with legendary Cleveland Jazz Father and Son combination live at Nighttown!Featuring:Eddie Baccus Sr.-Hammond B-3 OrganEddie Baccus Jr.-SaxCecil Rucker-VibesBilly Artis-GuitarPerry Williams III-Drums

Wednesday, June 22 Barbara Rosene 7 PM $20.From NYC & Cleveland. Vocalist from the Harry James Orchestra sings Jazz Standards, Vintage Jazz, andMore. With Tom Roberts on piano.

Friday, June 24 Metro Jazz Voices 8:30 PM $15.From Detroit! All-Star Vocal Quartet with Trio Live on Nighttown Stage!Featuring: Carl Cafagna-tenor voice, sax, flute, & clarinet, Meri Slaven-soprano & alto voice, TrishShandor-soprano & alto voice, Jordan Schug-baritone voice, & cello, Scott Gwinnell-piano, Shannon Wade-acoustic & electric bass, & Stephen Boegehold-drums.

Monday, June 27 2016 A Race ODDyssey 7:30 PM $15.Musical & comedy take on the 2016 Campaign featuring several stars of musical theater and stage liveat Nighttown!Produced by The Cleveland Cabaret Project.

Tuesday, June 28 Mike Phillips 8 PM $20.Dynamic Contemporary Jazz Saxophonist and Hidden Beach Recording Artist live at Nighttown!Featuring: Mike Phillips-Sax, Robert Hubbard-Drums, Jon Jones-Bass, & TBA-Keyboards.

Thursday, June 30 Cyrille Aimée 7 & 9 PM $30.Dynamic French Vocalist, and Mack Avenue Recording Artist, with Her Six Piece Group back at Nighttownfor two big shows!

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