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Great Shows: PAQUITO D'RIVERA, Afro Peruvian Quartet, and more.....

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Hi Folks -

We miss seeing you at Nighttown. Hope you can join us for these fantastic shows this weekend andweek.

Tonight (Saturday), one of Pittsburgh's top vocalists, Jessica Lee, returns to Nighttown. She'll bebringing Mark Strickland on guitar who has played with all the regions legends including Gene Ludwigand Roger Humphries.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65dpWjHTaGg

On Sunday, from Peru, join us for Gabriel Alegria & Afro Peruvian Sextet. This is their second triphere to Nighttown and we totally enjoyed the cool influences of their native Peru as well as the mix withjazz and other latin musical forms. The group has received excellent critical acclaim from The New YorkTimes, Downbeat and more.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRU8D22dOAI

Then on Thursday, DO NOT MISS a rare club appearance of 14 timeGrammy Award Winning clarinetist/saxophonist Paquito D'Rivera.Paquito is one of the world's greatest jazz artists!! Originally from Cuba,Paquito was a member of the famous group Irakere that also featuredChucho Valdes and Arturo Sandoval. Subsequently, Paquito hasperformed around the world, written major jazz and classicalcompositions including "Panamericana Suite" (a personal favorite).There are still tickets available, but we anticipate this concert willeasily sell out, so get your tickets now. Hope you can join us for thisphenomenal opportunity to hear and see Paquito up close. He'll be

joined by a fantastic NYC ensemble including John di Martino on piano, Boris Kozlov-acoustic bass,& Mark Taylor-drums.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8wsdQVAqUQ

Next Saturday, catch this super cool collaborative duo,trombonist and vocalist NatalieCressman and guitarist Mike Bono. they've developed a repertoire of vibrant and intricateoriginals that incorporate a multitude of genres with a mix of jazz with folk and indie rock.

Hope to see you for these great concerts.

Jim WadsworthNighttown / Jim Wadsworth Productions

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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 of

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Jessica Lee / Mark Strickland Duo$10.00 Saturday 10/08 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Jazz Vocalist from Pittsburgh, Pa. makes her Cleveland debut at Nighttown! Featuring: Jessica Lee-vocals and Mark Strickland-guitar.

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 private events,universities and concert halls throughout the U.S. She has performed at legendaryclubs such as Antone’s in Austin, Texas and is featured frequently at majorcharitable events. For example, Jessica was the featured jazz & blues singer toperform 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 in

“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 saving andrenovation 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.

Mark Strickland has been playing guitar since 1964. He has performed with variousmusical units throughout the Pittsburgh Area, including legendary jazz organist GeneLudwig, Roger Humphries & R H Factor Band, and many more. In the summer of 2011 heplayed with international drummer/singer Grady Tate. Mark performed on the 2011 releaseof Gene Ludwig’s last CD, “Love Notes”, a tribute to Cole Porter.

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Gabriel Alegria & Afro Peruvian Sextet $20.00 Sunday 10/09 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Direct from Peru! Dynamic Trumpeter leads Sextet for hot night of Latin Jazz atNighttown!

“Incredible! We Americans sometimes have a bastardized idea of Latin Music. It isgreat to get this information straight from the source and presented the way it issupposed to be.” –Christian McBride “Every once in a while there comes a musician who, when playing his or her choseninstrument, seems to carry within a vital life-force that is irrepressible. NuevoMundo, abounding in energy and innovation could very well be one of the mostmemorable musical testaments to the meeting of jazz and its seeming alter-egoAfro-Peruvian music.” - Latin Jazz Network These musicians have a very strong local and regional following including fansfrom New York City that have traveled as far as Perú to see them perform. Theyalso have received rave reviews in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal,Time Out New York, Los Angeles Times, Downbeat Magazine, and the use of theband’s image on 300,000 McDonald’s publicity trays confirms the Afro-PeruvianSextet’s current impact on the international music world. Highlights from the pressinclude the following: "Sharp new album!" - The New York Times

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

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

“Wonderful hand percussion and stickmanship” - DOWNBEAT Magazine

“Wonderful hand percussion and stickmanship” - DOWNBEAT Magazine

“A new chapter in the history of Latin Jazz” - Rifftides Afro-Peruvian jazz music is the most recent expression to come from SouthAmerica’s rich cultural and musical heritage. The band culls its repertoire fromfour chart-topping albums that soared to the top of World Music and Jazz Charts inNorth America. High-energy execution of African rhythms from coastal Perúconstitutes the centerpiece of each Afro-Peruvian Sextet performance. Themusicians use the quijada (jaw-bone of a donkey), the Peruvian cajón (box drum)and flashy passages of zapateo dancing in performance.

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Paquito D'Rivera & John di Martino Trio play BillyStrayhorn$40.00 Thursday 10/13 8:00 pm Buy Tickets

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

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

Paquito D'Rivera defies categorization. The winner of fouteen GRAMMY Awards, he iscelebrated both for his artistry in Latin jazz and his achievements as a classical composer.

Born in Havana, Cuba, he performed at age 10 with the National Theater Orchestra,studied at the Havana Conservatory of Music and, at 17, became a featured soloist withthe Cuban National Symphony. As a founding member of the Orquesta Cubana de MusicaModerna, he directed that group for two years, while at the same time playing both theclarinet and saxophone with the Cuban National Symphony Orchestra. Additionally, hewas a founding member and co-director of the innovative musical ensemble Irakere. Withits explosive mixture of jazz, rock, classical and traditional Cuban music never beforeheard, Irakere toured extensively throughout America and Europe, won several GRAMMYnominations (1979, 1980) and a GRAMMY (1979).

His numerous recordings include more than 30 solo albums. In 1988, he was a foundingmember of the United Nation Orchestra, a 15-piece ensemble organized by Dizzy Gillespieto showcase the fusion of Latin and Caribbean influences with jazz. A GRAMMY wasawarded the United Nation Orchestra in 1991, the same year D’Rivera received a LifetimeAchievement Award from Carnegie Hall for his contributions to Latin music. Additionally,D’Rivera’s highly acclaimed ensembles- the Chamber Jazz Ensemble, the Paquito D'RiveraBig Band, and the Paquito D’Rivera Quintet are in great demand world wide.

John di MartinoComposer, Arranger, Pianist, John di Martino has recorded many CD's for Venus Records with his "Romantic Jazz Trio". Noted for his versatility, John has performed and recorded with such notables as Kenny Burrell, James Moody, Joe Lovano, David "Fat Head"Newman, Pat Martino, Paquito D'Rivera and Houston Person.

Mr. di Martino is a sought after musical director and has accompanied Jon Hendricks,Diane Schurr, Kelly Smith and Billy Eckstine. John's talents as arranger and pianist can beheard on recordings with vocalists: Gloria Lynn, Grady Tate and R & B artists Joe Thomasand Chico DeBarge.

Billy Strayhorn

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

Some of Strayhorn's famous compositions are: Chelsea Bridge, Day Dream, Johnny ComeLately, Rain Check, Clementine, and Lotus Blossom.

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Mike Bono & Natalie Cressman$20.00 Saturday 10/15 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Rising Stars form Exciting Duo for Showcase on Nighttown Stage!

CD Release event for their new album "Etchings in Amber".

Featuring: Mike Bono-guitar, & Natalie Cressman-vocals & trombone ( FromTrey Anastasio's Band).

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

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

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

About Mike BonoMike Bono is a NYC-based, sought after guitarist, composer, and teacher. He playsregularly around the city, and has performed at places such as Carnegie Hall, TownHall Theater, Birdland, The Blue Note, The Bar Next Door, and Joes Pub, amongstothers. He has also toured internationally as a leader and sideman in over 10countries in Europe, and most recently, at the Cape Verde Kriol Jazz Festival inAfrica. Mike has performed with a wide variety of artists such as Erykah Badu, ChrisCheek, Andra Day, Dayna Stephens, Julian Lage, Dick Oatts, Aloe Blacc, LeonBridges, and Rich Perry, to name a few. ETCHINGS IN AMBER is his second release,following From Where You Are, with special guest Julian Lage, in September 2013.

http://www.nataliecressman.com/ :: http://www.mikebonomusic.com

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Tony Cuda & His Jazz Cats$10.00 Sunday 10/16 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

CD Release Concert!

Bassist leads All-Star North Coast Contemporary Jazz Group featuring: TonyCuda-electric bass, leader, & composer, Chris Cuda-guitar, Dan Maier-piano &keys, Dave Kasper-sax, & Carlos Kincaid-drums + Special Guests!

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

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

Chris Cuda is a self-taught acoustic/electric/synth guitarist. Chris has a new releasecoming out this year with Kip Reed (Bass), Steve Renko (Drums), as well as otherguests. Chris has recorded and/or performed with David Thomas (Rocket From TheTombs & Pere Ubu), Horns & Things, Sonny Geraci (The Outsiders), Len Berry,

Tommy Roe, Freddy "Boom Boom" Cannon, Leslie Gore, Billy J. Krammer, TheShangri-La’s, Gilby Clarke (Guns & Roses, MC5, Heart), and Chris's primary band -CuDa RenKo CuDa since 2006.

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Case Footlighters $10.00 Tuesday 10/18 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

A Capella Vocal Group from Case Western lights up the Nighttown Stage!

Come spend the evening with us as some of the top theatrical vocalists from CaseWestern Reserve University present a diverse cabaret-style performance of songsfrom our favorite musicals! ?The night will include one of the first publicperformances from our upcoming production of Heathers: The Musical, openingNovember 3 and running for one weekend only.

Two recent Footlighters alumni will also be joining us on stage: ?Beau Reddington(CWRU '14) and Michael Knobloch (CWRU '14), ?who is starring in French CreekTheater's upcoming production of Jekyll & Hyde.

Since 1998, The CWRU Footlighters have been bringing musical theater to the CaseWestern Reserve University and University Circle communities. Every semester, theclub produces an entirely student-run and student-driven musical. We haveproduced such big-name shows as Avenue Q, RENT, Sweeney Todd, Next to Normal,and Spring Awakening, as well as lesser-known musicals such as Evil Dead: TheMusical and The Wild Party. Each and every one of these shows is performed,directed, choreographed, designed, built, and publicized by students.

Moutin Factory Quintet$20.00 Wednesday 10/19 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

From Paris & NYC! Twin Brothers Francois & Louis Moutin lead cutting edge All-Star Quintet! CD release event for new album "Deep" releasing in September.

Featuring: Francois Moutin - acoustic bass, Louis Moutin - drums, Manu Codjia -guitar, Jean Michel Pilc - piano, & Christophe Monniot - saxophones.

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

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

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

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

This renewal of the team has enriched the sound and the musicality of the quintet,enhancing lyricism and inventiveness. Between the personalities of saxophonistChristophe Monniot, acrobat of the poetry, of guitarist Manu Codjia, alchemist of thesensuality, and of this uniquely creative piano-bass-drums trio, the chemistry isbreathtaking. It blossoms on landscapes of subtle beauties, tells stories conveying poetry,love and the trance of dance.

“DEEP”, their new album, is a must. It unveils the compositions imagined by FrancoisMoutin and Louis Moutin, inspired by the sound of this new group. Their melodies andrhythms generously carry us in a world of deep emotions and lead us into sharing theirjubilation of being fully alive.

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Brian Charette Trio + Benny Sharoni $15.00 Thursday 10/20 8:00 pm Buy Tickets

NYC Organ/Keyboard Trio meets Saxophonist from Israel/Boston in SummitMeeting at Nighttown!

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

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

integral 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 with TonyDesare, Bucky Pizzarelli, Mike DiRubbo and Vic Juris. Mr. Charette is also featuredprominently on two new Mel Bay instructional DVDs by Rodney Jones and SherylBailey.

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

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Dominick Farinacci Quintet$30.00 Friday 10/21 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Rising Trumpet Star & his NYC Quintet play Music from his Brand New CD "ShortStories" on Mack Avenue Records, Live at Nighttown!

Dominick Farinacci is set to release his Mack Avenue Records debut, Short Stories--a compelling suite of music with a repertoire that spans genres and generationsunited by the trumpeter/composer's soulful conception. Bringing together songsfrom Tom Waits, Horace Silver, Dianne Reeves and the Gipsy Kings as well asoriginal compositions, Farinacci has managed to create his own musical universe,aided by musicians of the highest caliber. All of the songs have a narrative that anylistener can relate to.

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

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

Life itself has many different sorts of mentorship built into it. A life in the arts can't

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

LiPuma's credits as a producer are far too numerous to list here; suffice it to say hehas played an essential role in the sound of the last 50 years, with 35 albumscertified gold or platinum, four GRAMMY® Award wins and 33 nominations. If youhave heard Sir Paul McCartney, Barbra Streisand, Miles Davis, George Benson,Natalie Cole, Dave Mason, Diana Krall and Dr. John--you have heard Mr. LiPuma'swork.

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

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

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

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

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

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

She is now reentering the Cleveland scene, working towards mastering a selection ofclassical pieces and her own creative endeavors.

Haley Margaret Schaffer is a singer-songwriter/barista from the tiny farming village ofMonreoville, OH.

Although she has been singing and performing for the majority of her life, her professionalcareer in music took off when she helped form the group, The Womack Family Band (latershortened to The Womacks in 2013) in 2009 with Noah Heyman, Tony Schaffer, and CoryWebb.

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

Gretchen Pleuss - "As with some of her proudly stated musical heroes, which includeNick Drake, Joni Mitchell, Paul Simon, and Ani Difranco, Gretchen Pleuss keeps the music

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

Morgan Mecaskey is an American musician, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalistliving in Cleveland, Ohio. The former front of acclaimed local indie/folk band Tinamou,Mecaskey made her solo debut in 2012 with the EP, "Righteous Kind". "Righteous Kind" isa heart and head experience for the listener: earnest lyrics delve into metaphysicalquestions while vivid soundscapes, whimsical motifs, and fat beats build the bold andbeguiling album.

Mecaskey has been likened to artist Jeff Buckley in the way she composes and coveys hermusic. An apt comparison, Mecaskey's forceful, assured presence, deliberatearrangements, and confident handling of the guitar create an unorthodox, ethereal,visceral musical experience.

"Lover Less Wild", Mecaskey's most recent recording, commences with the shimmering,passionate anthem "White Horse", wherein Mecaskey croons, "Sometimes, I don't feel likewho I really am" over and over. It’s a solid anthem that sets the tone for the EP.

Both "Lover Less Wild" and "Righteous Kind" were recorded and engineered by DaveDouglas at Danger House (Cleveland, OH).

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Archie McElrath Quartet $15.00 Sunday 10/23 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Dynamic Cleveland Jazz Vocalist leads Quartet live at Nighttown!

Featuring: Archie McElrath-vocals and leader, Jerome Saunders-piano, GlennHolmes-acoustic bass, & Ricky Exton-drums.

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

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

A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Archie has appeared in numerous local venuesincluding The Cleveland Playhouse, East Cleveland Public Library, the Greg R.Reese Performing Arts Center, Cain Park, Lancer’s, Peabody’s, Fat Fish Blue, theBoarding House, Club Isabella, Jazz 28, and the Bop Stop. He also opened for JoeWilliams at John Carroll University.

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

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Monica DaSilva / Chad Alger Duo + Moises Borges$15.00 Monday 10/24 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Dynamic Brazilian Vocalist Monica DaSilva make Cleveland debut at Nighttown. Featuring Chad Alger-guitar. The Duo is also known as Complicated Animals.

With Special Guest Opening act Moises Borges.

Playing Classic Brazilian, Pop, and Indie Nova Styles Live at Nighttown!

Complicated Animals is Brazilian American songstress Monica da Silva, andmusician and producer, Chad Alger. Their debut EP “In This Game” features 6 songsin the duos’ self-coined Indie Nova genre. The style mixes breezy, Indie Pop, with atouch of vintage Brazilian Bossa Nova. “In This Game” is avilable now. The 1stSingle from the EP is Track 3, “Phoenix”.

Monica and Chad released their first album together, “Brasilissima”, under Monica’sname in 2011. The album featured songs in both English and Portuguese, and wasproduced by Chad Alger and Bruce Driscoll (Blondfire, Avicii, Freedom Fry). Thefirst single, “Aí Então” gained attention from music critics and blogs alike, andcaught the ear of Jacob Edgar, owner of Cumbancha Records and resident worldmusic compiler for Putumayo World Music. The track was chosen from “tens ofthousands of artists”, to be featured on the Putumayo World Music compilation“Brazilian Beat”. Another track from their CD, the upbeat, psychedelic-inspired“That’s Not The Way” was later chosen by the music director of ESPN to be playedduring the programming of The World Cup in 2014.

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Abdou Mboup & Mwatabu Okantah/VinceRobinson/Jazz Poets$15.00 Tuesday 10/25 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

From Sennegal, West Africa! Percussionist, vocalist, and multi instrumentalistAbdou Mboup returns to Nighttown playing Solo, and more! As featured withJoe Lovano, The Tom Tom Club, Joe Zawinul, and many others!

Poet and spoken word artist Mwatabu Okantah w/Vince Robinson & Jazz Poetscomplete this special Double Bill!

complete this special Double Bill!

Featuring: Mwatabu Okantah-voice/spoken word, Vince Robinson-keyboards/spoken word, Derrick James-electric bass, & Chuck Orange-drums.

Abdou Mboup was born in the small town of Kebemer, Senegal to a family of oralhistorians and musicians. Having studied traditional drumming under the tutelageof his family, Abdou soon became a key figure in the development of the Mbalaxstyle (Senegalese dance music). In fact in the early 1970s, he was the first musicianto incorporate various traditional instruments into Senegalese popular music. A fewyears later, he joined the renewned Dakar based group Xalam, which he touredEurope and Africa under the patronage of south African trumpeter, Hugh Masekela.By the 1980s, Abdou was living and working in Paris, There he attracted theattention of the American trumpeter Jon Hassell, with whom he recorded andperformed at the 1982 Womad festival in London, England. Soon therafter, hebecame the percussionist of Eddy Louiss’s band with whom he toured and recordedfor the next ten years. Concurrently, Abdou taught percussion at Loisirs et Culturemusic school in France and founded the jazz fusion band Sixun. In the years tocome, Abdou’s career has only expanded. He has toured and recorded in Africa,Europe, America, Southeastern Asia, Japan, Nepal and India. From the 1990s untilnow, Abdou has written original composition for Jean Luc Ponty, Pharoah SandersTom Tom Club and Randy Weston.

Vince Robinson & the Jazz Poets

Clevelander Vince Robinson, a graduate of Kent State University, has been writingpoetry for nearly 35 years. He is the former host of The Nia Coffeehouse Open MicPoetry Event at the Cleveland Museum of Art, Robin’s Nest, Another Level, theCoventry Library and St. Alban’s Episcopal.An accomplished slam poet, Vince was a member of the Cleveland Poetry SlamTeams that competed in the National Poetry Slam in Chicago (2003) and St. Louis(2004).

The Jazz Poets include Reggie Holmes (drums), Lenny Jennings (bass), Sam Hooper(guitars) and J.D. Goldberg (sax). Reggie Holmes is a veteran of the jazz scene,having done stints with the legendary Dizzy Gillespie, Pharoah Sanders, AhmadJamal, Sonny Stitt and others. Guitarist Leonard Jennings has gigged with jazzsaxophonist Richie Cole and Pharoah Sanders as well. He is currently a member ofTony Quarles and Discovery. Guitarist Sam Hooper also leads the Sam HooperGroup, a blues band with international touring experience in Asia, Europe and theCaribbean. J.D. Goldberg is also a member of the Bottom Line band, and has beenperforming for over 30 years.

Vince Robinson & the Jazz Poets have performed at several venues in NortheastOhio, including the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Nighttown, theCleveland Museum of Art, the Museum of Contemporary Art, Cleveland StateUniversity, Kent State University and many others.

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Mark Russo Quintet / Tribute to Kenny Dorham & BlueMitchell$10.00 Thursday 10/27 8:00 pm Buy Tickets

North Coast Trumpeter pays tribute to Hard Bop Legends Kenny Dorham & BlueMitchell live at Nighttown!

Mitchell live at Nighttown!

Featuring: Mark Russo-trumpet and leader, Tim McDonald-sax, Dan Bailey-piano, Alan Gleghorn-acoustic bass, & Ricky Exton-drums.

Mark A. Russo is a freelance jazz trumpet player and music educator in the greaterCleveland area. He is currently the director of bands at Constellation Schools:Puritas Community Middle Schools and the former Director of the Garfield HeightsHigh School “Music Express” Show Choir Combo.

Mr. Russo is currently promoting his latest project released on Bugles Media; hisdebut album entitled NEW AFFIRMATION, which features all original compositionsand displays some of the extremely talented musicians on the Cleveland Jazzscene. Mr. Russo is one of the founding members of the Cleveland Jazz Revolution(CJR), an organization of improvising musicians whose goal is to create a strongersense of community in Cleveland's Jazz Scene as well as a founding member of theJAZZ INITIATIVE which is an ensemble/group dedicated to the advocacy of jazzeducation in the Greater Cleveland area. In addition, he has been an adjudicatorand Guest Artist for the Stow-Munroe Falls middle School Jazz Festival and theGreen Local Jazz Festival.

As a performer, Mr. Russo has worked for Carnival Cruise Lines and has performedextensively with such local groups as Bobby Selvaggio's Hedectet Jazz Collective(HJC), The AVENUE from Jerry Bruno Productions, The Jerry Bruno Orchestra,Afterdark, The Tony Camarado Band, The Cleveland Jazz Orchestra, The DanJo bigband, MOJO Generations Big Band, Transportation Boulevard, The Hermit Club JazzOrchestra, The Swing City Big Band, Sophisticated Swing, Night Bridge and the DanZola Orchestra. He has shared the stage with such artists as Ken Peplowski, CurtisFuller, Benny Golson, Carl Allen, Ingrid Jensen, John Bailey, Marvin Stamm, AllenVizzutti, Randy Johnston, Wayne Bergeron, and Mike Lee. Mr. Russo has receivedrecognition for his achievements in jazz winning Kent State University’s WalterWatson Jazz Achievement Award (2001, 2002) and the BGSU Jazz AchievementAward (1998).

He has also studied trumpet and arranging with Todd Davidson, Brad Goode, JefferyHalsey, Russell Schmidt, Chris Buzzelli, Jack Shantz, Michael Chunn, DennisReynolds, Chas Baker, and Paul Ferguson.

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Helen Welch$20.00 Friday 10/28 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

CD Release Party! Vocalist Extraordinaire Helen Welch plays music from herbrand new CD "Spellbound".

Featuring: Helen Welch-vocals and leader, Joe Leeman-piano, Bryan Thomas-acoustic bass, Joe Parker-guitar, & Anthony Taddeo-drums.

Helen Welch is a critically-acclaimed vocalist whose live stage performancesexplore a diverse range of musical compositions, starting with the 1930s upthrough present-day. Whether she’s singing Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee and SarahVaughan, or Elton John, Sting and Randy Newman, Helen’s sophisticated vocals and

Vaughan, or Elton John, Sting and Randy Newman, Helen’s sophisticated vocals andhumor leave audiences breezily enchanted. The “Helen Welch experience” isperhaps best described by a fan who wrote on her Amazon page, “If you have achance to see Helen perform, do it! You are in for a special treat.”

A native of England, Helen is well-known throughout the United Kingdom for hermusical theatre roles and 1-woman shows. Upon moving to the U.S. in 2003, shebegan appearing in venues throughout the Northeast. Her unique talents forchoosing songs that stand the test of time and making them her own, and herability to intimately engage her audience, quickly earned her a large and devotedfollowing.

Helen is equally at home performing in intimate spaces for small groups as inoutdoor amphitheatres in front of thousands. She appears in the region’s mostcelebrated entertainment establishments including Severance Hall, Cleveland'sPlayhouse Square Center, Akron Civic Theatre, Blossom Music Center, theChautauqua Institute and many more. She frequently guest-stars or headlines withworld-class musical organizations such as The Cleveland Orchestra, The ColumbusSymphony Orchestra, The Cleveland Pops Orchestra and The Akron Symphony toname just a few.

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Danny Lerman with Forecast$20.00 Saturday 10/29 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Contemporary Jazz Saxophonist Danny Lerman teams up with North Coastsleading Contemporary Jazz Group Forecast for exciting night at Nighttown!

Danny Lerman is a riveting saxophonist and composer. Danny has studied withJunior Walker's legendary teacher, Charlie Atkins and at the music school of theUniversity of North Texas and the Berklee School of Music as well as with PeterBallin. Danny's CD’s, Danny’s Island/Chartmaker Jazz and Meow Baby/Lightyear/EMIearned stunning reviews, opening the door to international airplay, festivals andconcerts in Finland, Venezuela, South Africa, The Netherlands, Turkey, Hong Kong,Mexico, Israel and the USA. Lerman has recorded and performed with HowardHewett, Danny Boy, Bobby Lyle, Norman Connors and Jimmy Mngwandi. Danny hasperformed with Peabo Bryson, Kevin Mahagony and Onder Focan, and recordedwith Randy Brecker , Dave Valentin, and Hubert Laws. Lerman has opened forHerbie Hancock, Michael Brecker, Sergio Mendez, Richard Elliot, David Benoit, EricMarienthal, the Ghetto Boys and Joe Lovano among others. Danny has performed as a featured soloist with the South Bend Symphony and inBreda, Holland with members of the Metropole Orchestra. Danny’s compositionshave been featured in movie soundtracks, Wedding Bell Blues and Kill Me Later aswell as commercials for JD Powers.

Check out Danny's original music and compositions as well as his new sax work onDutch Ska artist Le Prince new album, and with Turkish singer, Omar FarukTekbilek's, upcoming album.

Tekbilek's, upcoming album.

Forecast is the leading contemporary jazz group in the Northeast Ohio area.Founding members Lem Adams on vibes and Gary Stephenson on electric basshave been entertaining Ohio audiences for over 20 years. The current Forecastlineup includes Jermaine Lockhart on sax, Dave Crawford on keyboards, Kevin Byason guitar, and Gene Butler on drums.

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

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Caroline Davis & Caili O'Doherty Quartet $15.00 Sunday 10/30 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Rising Saxophonist & Pianist from NYC play cutting edge and original modernjazz live on stage at Nighttown!

Playing music from new CD's by Caroline Davis, "Doors (Chicago Storylines), &Caili O'Doherty, "Padme", and More!!

Featuring: Caroline Davis-sax, Caili O'Doherty-piano, Cory Cox-drums, & AidanPlank-acoustic bass.

A native of Portland, Oregon, Caili O’Doherty has received national awards forjazz piano performance and composition from Downbeat Magazine as well as anASCAP Foundation Young Jazz Composer award. Initially trained as a classicalpianist, Caili was exposed to a variety of musical styles before discovering her lovefor jazz at age eleven when she transferred to a performing arts school. Sheattended Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA on a full scholarship andgraduated with a degree in jazz piano performance. During her time at Berklee,Caili was a member of the Berklee Global Jazz Institute, an intensive honorsperformance program headed by highly acclaimed pianist Danilo Perez. Throughthis program, Caili had the opportunity to work closely with some of the leadingmusicians in the jazz world, including Joe Lovano, John Patitucci, Dave Liebman,Adam Cruz, Terri Lyne Carrington and Danilo Perez.

Caili has performed with various jazz groups at the Monterey Jazz Festival, Jazz atLincoln Center, the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia (opening for pianist MartialSolal), the Toronto Jazz Festival, the Panama Jazz Festival (opening for the WayneShorter Quartet), Mt. Hood Jazz Festival (as pianist for Terrell Stafford), Portland JazzFestival, the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival in Ireland, Boston Beantown Jazz Festival,MICI International Film Festival in Mexico, Stanford Jazz Festival, San Jose JazzFestival, and UNESCO First International Jazz Day in Paris, as well as two US StateDept. supported tours to Colombia and Togo and Benin in West Africa.

Mobile since her birth in Singapore, composer, saxophonist, and educator CarolineDavisnow lives in Brooklyn, New York. After making her mark on the Chicago jazzcommunity during her 8-year stint there, she moved to New York in 2013, and hasproven to be an active leader and sidewoman in the national jazz scene.

She has shared musical moments with a diverse group of musicians, including MattWilson, Ellis Marsalis, Matt Mitchell, Randy Brecker, Bobby Broom, Greg Saunier,Ron Miles, Dennis Carroll, Erin McKeown, Allison Miller, Jenny Owen Youngs, andBilly Kaye. Aside from her own quintet, she collaborates regularly with R&B indieband, Maitri, and has been a regular member of many outfits including Whirlpool,Fatbook, Deep Fayed, Matt Mitchell’s Sprees, Billy Kaye Quintet, Paul Bedal Quintet,

Fatbook, Deep Fayed, Matt Mitchell’s Sprees, Billy Kaye Quintet, Paul Bedal Quintet,Orso, Chicago Jazz Orchestra, Caili O’Doherty Group, Dion Kerr Group, Elliot Ross,Charles Rumback Group, and Materials and Their Destiny.

Her debut album, Live Work & Play, was featured on All About Jazz’s best releases,and she was named one of JazzTimes’ Best New Artists in the 2012 ExpandedCritics’ Poll. Her second album, Doors: Chicago Storylines, was just released as anaudio documentary that uniquely sets stories from Chicago's jazz scene from the80s and 90s alongside her original music. Doors has brought her much acclaim inrecent issues of DownBeat and JazzTimes.

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Hal Walker $15.00 Thursday 11/03 8:00 pm Buy Tickets

Singer/Songwriter, Multi-Instrumentalist, and Musical Explorer from Kent, Ohiodebuts Music from his new CD "Life Wonderful" Live at Nighttown!

Jane Bunnett & Maqueque $20.00 Friday 11/04 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Dynamic Canadian Saxophonist Leads All Female Cuban Sextet Live atNighttown!Playing Music from their brand new CD "Oddara".

Dred Scott Trio + Tom Scott$15.00 Sunday 11/06 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Cutting Edge NYC based pianist and NE Ohio Native brings his East Coast BasedTrio to Nighttown.

Featuring: Dred Scott-piano, Ben Rubin-bass, & Diego Voglino-drums.Special Guest Opening Act: Tom Scott (Dred's Brother)-piano and vocals.

Peter & Will Anderson Trio$20.00 Friday 11/11 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Rapidly Rising Jazz Stars, and Brothers, both playing Sax and Clarinet bring theirUnique Trio Arrangements Live at Nighttown!

Featuring: Peter Anderson-sax & clarinet, Will Anderson-sax & clarinet, & AlexWintz-guitar.

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Joan Ellison in Get Happy! Judy Garland 1944-'54$20.00 Sunday 11/13 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Vocal Virtuoso Joan Ellison celebrates Musical Theater Icon Judy Garland live at Nighttown!

Featuring: Joan Ellison-vocals, Jason Aquila-piano. Co-written and directed by MarkFlanders.With Special Guest opening act: Adriana Hoist.

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

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Saturday, Oct. 8 Jessica Lee / Mark Strickland Duo 8:30 PM $10.Charming and Talented Pittsburgh Vocalist, and with Guitar Master for intimate Live Duo on Nighttown'sSide Patio! Singing the Great American Songbook, Jazz Standards, and more! Featuring: Jessica Lee-vocals & Mark Strickland-guitar.

Sunday, October 9 Gabriel Alegria & Afro Peruvian Sextet 7 PM $20.Direct from Peru! Dynamic Trumpeter leads Sextet for hot night of Latin Jazz at Nighttown!

Thursday, October 13 Paquito D'Rivera & John DiMartino Trio play Billy Strayhorn 8 PM $40.Cuban Music Legend and Muliti Reed Artists Paquito D'Rivera teams up with Dynamic Pianist JohnDiMartino & Trio in Salute to Billy Strayhorn.Featuring: Paquito D'Rivera-sax & clarinet, John DiMartino-piano, Boris Kozlov-acoustic bass, & MarkTaylor-drums.Playing Classic Billy Strayhorn and Ellington repertoire.

Saturday, October 15 Mike Bono & Natalie Cressman 8:30 PM $20.Rising Stars form Exciting Duo for Showcase on Nighttown Stage!Featuring: Mike Bono-guitar, & Natalie Cressman-vocals & trombone ( From Trey Anastasio's Band).

Sunday, October 16 Tony Cuda & His Jazz Cats 7 PM $10.CD Release Concert! Bassist leads All-Star North Coast Contemporary Jazz Group featuring: Tony Cuda-

CD Release Concert! Bassist leads All-Star North Coast Contemporary Jazz Group featuring: Tony Cuda-electric bass, leader, & composer, Chris Cuda-guitar, Dan Maier-piano & keys, Dave Kasper-sax, & CarlosKincaid-drums + Special Guests!

Wednesday, October 19 Moutin Factory Quintet 7 PM $20.From Paris & NYC! Twin Brothers Francois & Louis Moutin lead cutting edge All-Star Quintet! Featuring:Francois Moutin-acoustic bass, Louis Moutin-drums, Emmanuel Codjia-guitar, Thomas Enhco-piano, &Christophe Monniot-saxophones.

Thursday, October 20 Brian Charette Trio + Benny Sharoni 8 PM $15.NYC Organ/Keyboard Trio meets Saxophonist from Israel/Boston in Summit Meeting at Nighttown!Featuring: Brian Charette-organ & keys, Jim Alfredson-organ & keys, Jordan Young-drums, & SpecialGuest Benny Sharoni-sax.

Friday, October 21 Dominick Farinacci Quintet 8:30 PM $30.Rising Trumpet Star & his NYC Quintet play Music from his Brand New CD "Short Stories" on Mack AvenueRecords, Live at Nighttown!

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

Sunday, October 23 Archie McElrath Quartet 7 PM $15.Dynamic Cleveland Jazz Vocalist leads Quartet live at Nighttown!Featuring: Archie McElrath-vocals and leader, Jerome Saunders-piano, Glenn Holmes-acoustic bass, &Ricky Exton-drums.

Monday, October 24 Monica DaSilva / Chad Alger Duo + Moises Borges 7 PM $15.Dynamic Brazilian Vocalist Monica DaSilva make Cleveland debut at Nighttown. Featuring Chad Alger-guitar. The Duo is also known as Complicated Animals. With Special Guest Opening act Moises Borges.Playing Classic Brazilian, Pop, and Indie Nova Styles Live at Nighttown!

Tuesday, Oct. 25 Abdou Mboup & Mwatabu Okantah/Vince Robinson/Jazz Poets 7PM $15.From Sennegal, West Africa! Percussionist, vocalist, and multi instrumentalist Abdou Mboup returns toNighttown playing Solo, and more! As featured with Joe Lovano, The Tom Tom Club, Joe Zawinul, andmany others!Poet and spoken word artist Mwatabu Okantah w/Vince Robinson & Jazz Poets complete this specialDouble Bill!Featuring: Mwatabu Okantah-voice/spoken word, Vince Robinson-keyboards/spoken word, Derrick James-electric bass, & Chuck Orange-drums.

Thursday, Oct. 27 Mark Russo Quintet / Tribute to Kenny Dorham & Blue Mitchell 8PM $10.North Coast Trumpeter pays tribute to Hard Bop Legends Kenny Dorham & Blue Mitchell live atNighttown!Featuring: Mark Russo-trumpet and leader, Tim McDonald-sax, Dan Bailey-piano, Alan Gleghorn-acousticbass, & Ricky Exton-drums.

Friday, Oct. 28 Helen Welch 8:30 PM $20.CD Release Party! Vocalist Extraordinaire Helen Welch plays music from her brand new CD"Spellbound".Featuring: Helen Welch-vocals and leader, Joe Leeman-piano, Bryan Thomas-acoustic bass, Joe Parker-guitar, & Anthony Taddeo-drums.

Saturday, Oct. 29 Danny Lerman with Forecast 8:30 PM $20.Contemporary Jazz Saxophonist Danny Lerman teams up with North Coasts leading Contemporary JazzGroup Forecast for exciting night at Nighttown!

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Sunday, Oct. 30 Caroline Davis & Caili O'Doherty Quartet 7 PM $15.Rising Saxophonist & Pianist from NYC play cutting edge and original modern jazz live on stage atNighttown!Playing music from new CD's by Caroline Davis, "Doors (Chicago Storylines), & Caili O'Doherty, "Padme",and More!!Featuring: Caroline Davis-sax, Caili O'Doherty-piano, Cory Cox-drums, & Aidan Plank-acoustic bass.

Thursday, November 3 Hal Walker 8 PM $15.Singer/Songwriter, Multi-Instrumentalist, and Musical Explorer from Kent, Ohio debuts Music from his newCD "Life Wonderful" Live at Nighttown!

Friday, November 4 Jane Bunnett & Maqueque 8:30 PM $20.Dynamic Canadian Saxophonist Leads All Female Cuban Sextet Live at Nighttown!Playing Music from their brand new CD "Oddara".

Sunday, November 6 Dred Scott Trio + Tom Scott 7 PM $15.Cutting Edge NYC based pianist and NE Ohio Native brings his East Coast Based Trio to Nighttown.Featuring: Dred Scott-piano, Ben Rubin-bass, & Diego Voglino-drums.Special Guest Opening Act: Tom Scott (Dred's Brother)-piano and vocals.

Friday, November 11 Peter & Will Anderson Trio 8:30 PM $20.Rapidly Rising Jazz Stars, and Brothers, both playing Sax and Clarinet bring their Unique TrioArrangements Live at Nighttown!Featuring: Peter Anderson-sax & clarinet, Will Anderson-sax & clarinet, & Alex Wintz-guitar.

Sunday, November 13 Joan Ellison in Get Happy! Judy Garland 1944-'54 7 PM $20.Vocal Virtuoso Joan Ellison celebrates Musical Theater Icon Judy Garland live at Nighttown!Featuring: Joan Ellison-vocals, Jason Aquila-piano. Co-written and directed by Mark Flanders.With Special Guest opening act: Adriana Hoist.

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