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Exciting Weekend of Concerts at Nighttown

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Hi Folks.

We're having one of the most exciting weekends of concerts here at Nighttown!!

On Saturday, one of the world's most exciting guitarist, Diego Figueiredo (fig-a-ray-doe), returns tothe Nighttown stage. Diego's blend of bossa nova, jazz and classical playing is like no other guitarist onthe scene today. Audiences are going crazy for Diego. Don't miss this master!! Opening for Diego is ourfavorite NE Ohio based Brazilian guitarist, Moises Borges. Note: this show is nearly sold out. Soif you miss getting tickets on Saturday, you have another opportunity to see Diego onSunday. Read below.

Then on Sunday, the international sax great Ken Peplowski, joins up with Diego torecreate the music from the famous album, "Jazz Samba", that featured Stan Getzand Charlie Byrd and rocketed to the top of the Billboard Charts. That alnbum startedthe bossa nova craze here in North America. Ken happens to be a native ofCleveland, and this will be a welcome home for him. This Just In - this concertwas just held this past Thursday in Sarasota, Florida. Steve Frumkin wasthere and he and all of the audience were totally blown away by thisconcert. A "Don't Miss" concert!!

Then on Monday, you can catch Ken Peplowski again in a straight-ahead jazzconcert with one of NE Ohio's favorite pianists, Joe Hunter. Ken is a world-class saxand clarinet player, has received numerous accolades, and is on hundreds of records.

He's not to missed. It should prove to be a memorable summit of some of jazz's greats.

This coming Thursday, Nighttown is the place to be for St Patrick's Day. Come andbe Irish for a day. We'll be featuring our popular corned beef and cabbage, as well asyour other Irish favorites including Bangers & Mash. There will be a number ofexcellent Irish beers and whiskeys to select from, as well as plenty of Guinness. There are still a few seats for the party in the Music Room with The NewBarleycorn, Cleveland's favorite Irish group.

Next weekend, Cleveland native Gay Marshall comes home from France for twogreat concerts - on Friday 3/18 Gay will perform her award winning Edith Piaf show. Then on Saturday 3/19 Gay will perform a jazz and blues concert featuring The Joe

Hunter Trio.

Hope you can join us for these great concerts!

Jim WadsworthNighttown / Jim Wadsworth Productions

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Just Added3/24 The Art of the Fugue (Bach, Beethoven, & Brahms) 3/28 Baldwin Wallace Musical Theater Program 4/01 The Sonic Poets 4/02 Norman Connors 4/06 IN2ATIVE 4/07 John McCutcheon 4/08 Tony Cuda's Jazz Cats 4/09 Ralph Peterson Trio featuring The Curtis Brothers 4/10 Cleveland Cello Quartet 4/13 Marilyn Cordial Mincer 4/16 Joyce Moreno & Kenny Werner 4/17 An Evening with the Saxophone 4/23 Phillip 'Doc' Martin 4/27 Javon Jackson 4/29 Tom Chapin 4/30 The Numbers Band (15-60-75)3/

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

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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 to

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

Diego Figueiredo$20.00 Saturday 3/12 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

World Renowned Brazilian Guitarist returns for a great night of Virtuoso SoloGuitar! Playing Brazilian, Jazz, & Classical.

Special opening act Brazilian guitarist and vocalist Moises Borges

Diego Figueiredo Trio Live in Concert in São Paulo Brazil Diego Figueiredo Duo (hold onto your seat) Diego solo performing "Stella by Starlight" Diego Figueiredo wins the Festa Nacional da Música Award in Brazil

Diego Figueiredo (pronounced fig-a-ray-doe) is considered one of the mosttalented guitar players in the world today. He is the winner of several importantcompetitions including the Montreux Jazz Competition and the VISA Prize. Diegohas released over nineteen albums to date, three DVD’s, and several instructionalbooks. His music is a fusion between Jazz, Bossa Nova and Classical. Diego’sunique interpretations, along with his phenomenal technique and emotion, hascreated an explosion of adoring fans and concert goers. Diego has performed inover forty countries around the world.

Diego Figueiredo was born in Franca, Brazil in 1980. At the age of four he used tostrike poses carrying his small guitar. At six, he received a mandolin, which waskept in a very special place in his house. Diego played many instruments beforechoosing the electric guitar when he was twelve. By the age of fifteen, he wasplaying theaters and nightclubs throughout Brazil, playing both solo and with manyrenowned Brazilian musicians.

Most recently he accompanies the singer and songwriter Belchior in tours aroundBrazil and abroad, as well as with the French phenom Cyrille Aimée. He hasplayed and shared the stage with Hermeto Pascoal, Larry Coryell, GeraldoAzevedo, Sebastião Tapajós, Demônios da Garoa, Vanusa, Renato Borghetti,Osvaldo Montenegro, Jair Rodrigues, Elomar, Toquinho, Tunai, Paulinho da Viola,Nando Cordel, Moraes Moreira, Fafá de Belém, Amelinha, Los Hermanos, ZecaBaleiro, Miyazawa and others.

Baleiro, Miyazawa and others.

With a variety of works already released, Diego is doing shows on the mostimportant stages around the world enchanting and charming the public whereverhe goes with his unique touch.

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Ken Peplowski & DiegoFigueiredo$25.00 Sunday 3/13 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Two World Class Musicians team up for gig at Nighttown. Featuring: Ken Peplowski-clarinet & sax, & Diego Figueiredo-guitar. Performing the music of "Jazz Samba", the 1963 # 1Billboard Album that launched bossa nova to North America. The album featured Stan Getz and Charlie Byrd.“When you grow up in Cleveland, Ohio, playing in a Polish polka band, you learn tothink fast on your feet”, says Ken Peplowski, who played his first pro engagementwhen he was still in elementary school. “From my first time performing in public, Iknew I wanted to play music for a living.”

After a year of college, Ken joined the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra under thedirection of Buddy Morrow. “Buddy heard me with my quartet at a Cleveland jazzfestival along with Teddy Wilson’s trio and the Dorsey band, and made an offerright then and there for me to not only play lead alto, but to have a feature spot onthe clarinet with the rhythm section.

In 1980, Ken moved to New York City, and was soon playing in all kinds of settings,from Dixieland to avant-garde jazz. “Everything’s a learning experience in jazzmusic – there’s always an element of the unpredictable.” In 1984, Benny Goodmancame out of retirement and put together a new band, hiring Ken on tenorsaxophone.

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

“What’s in the future? “Who knows? I love all kinds of music, and I’d like to findmore opportunities to bridge the gaps between different musical styles – I considermyself an interpreter of material – if something interests me, I try to put my ownspin on it, without thinking or worrying about playing in any particular style.Basically, I like a challenge, I’m a sucker for a good melody, and I love playing foraudiences, big or small.”

Diego Figueiredo (pronounced fig-a-ray-doe) is considered one of the mosttalented guitar players in the world today. He is the winner of several importantcompetitions including the Montreux Jazz Competition and the VISA Prize. Diegohas released over nineteen albums to date, three DVD’s, and several instructionalbooks. His music is a fusion between Jazz, Bossa Nova and Classical. Diego’sunique interpretations, along with his phenomenal technique and emotion, hascreated an explosion of adoring fans and concert goers. Diego has performed inover forty countries around the world.

Diego Figueiredo was born in Franca, Brazil in 1980. By the age of fifteen, he wasplaying theaters and nightclubs throughout Brazil, playing both solo and with manyrenowned Brazilian musicians.

renowned Brazilian musicians.

Most recently Diego has done major concerts with Gilberto Gil, Joao Bosco, LarryCoryell, Cyrille Aimee, and Ken Peplowski..

With a variety of works already released, Diego is doing shows on the mostimportant stages around the world enchanting and charming the public whereverhe goes with his unique touch.

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http://www.diegofigueiredo.net/

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Ken Peplowski & Joe HunterTrio$25.00 Monday 3/14 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Clarinet & Sax Master leads All-Star Quartet at Nighttown! Featuring: KenPeplowski-clarinet & sax, Joe Hunter-piano, Peter Dominguez-acoustic bass, &Glenn Davis-drums.

One of the top clarinetists and tenor players of the 1990s till today, KenPeplowski has helped keep the tradition of small-group swing alive. He made hisprofessional debut at ten and played locally while growing up in Cleveland. Afterspending 1978-1980 touring with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra (directed by BuddyMorrow), Peplowski settled in New York, freelanced in a variety of settings, andplayed with Benny Goodman. By 1987, he was a Concord recording artist and hassince recorded frequently for that label, backing Mel Tormé and RosemaryClooney, and leading his own sets including brilliant duets with guitarist HowardAlden.

Nighttown favorite Joe Hunter has released two popular CD's in recent years. Hunter is the pianist of choice in the Northeast Ohio area. He can be heardfrequently in the Fat Tuesday Big Band, Swing City, and backing big name artists. He has backed many, including the legendary Tito Puente, and saxophonist DavidSanborn, At Nighttown Hunter has backed some several top guns includingclarenetist Ken Peplowski, and saxophonists David "Fathead" Newman, and ScottHamilton. Joe Hunter is also on the faculty at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C),one of the top jazz programs in the country.

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Jake Boland

Jake Boland$20.00 Wednesday 3/16 7:00 pm Sold Out

Gear up for St.Patrick's day with Irish Music and stories from Cleveland's ownJake Boland.

St Patrick's Day with The NewBarleycorn$25.00 Thursday 3/17 5:30 pm Buy Tickets 8:00 pm Buy Tickets

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at Nightown with Irish Music Masters The NewBarleycorn!

The place to be for St Patrick's Day!!.

Both Alec and John were born and raised in Ireland in counties Dublin and Downwhere they learned to play music at an early age, they have both performedprofessionally since their teenage years both enjoying considerable success withtheir respective careers.

John Delaney a founding member of the internationally acclaimed Irish group'Barleycorn', joined forces with Alec DeGabriele nine years ago to form 'The NewBarleycorn', after the other finished a 24 year run ending in 1995. John plays, 5string and tenor banjos, mandolin, guitar, whistle and bodhran. He also has playedbanjo on many other Irish artists' recordings.

Alec DeGabriele spent his formative years learning the business of music, theatreand entertaining with his families traveling theatrical show, 'The Shannon Players',which was well known and highly regarded throughout Ireland. Alec plays guitarand bass and was the band leader with a top Irish Show Band for some yearsbefore deciding to come to live in the U.S.A.

Don't miss St Patrick's Day at Nighttown!!

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Gay Marshall $25.00 Friday 3/18 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Saturday 3/19 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

NYC top Ten Vocalist back home for two nights with award winning Edith PiafShow (Friday), & also her Jazz & Blues Show (Saturday)!

Friday's Show: "Piaf: Queen of Heart" features pianist Jason Aquila.Saturday's show: Jazz, Blues, & More! Featuring the Joe Hunter Trio.

Gay Marshall brings her acclaimed, electrifying concert, Gay Marshall Sings PIAF,back to Nighttown on March 18th, featuring music from her Billboard Top WorldAlbum, Gay Marshall Sings Piaf: La Vie l’Amour. Her vivacious and wholly originaltake on Edith Piaf presents a versatile powerhouse of heartwarming andheartbreaking emotion, full of personality and humor. She delivers the dramaticrepertoire – including her own English adaptations - with stirring authenticity, andnot a hint of imitation. Her song selection is an unusual mix of the well known (LaVie en Rose and Hymne To Love) and the rare (Avec Ce Soleil and The Lady FromPigalle) with superb accompaniment. The evening is orchestrated to delicatelybalance between French and English with her own original translations.

Gay recently starred in Piaf: A Centennial Celebration at Town Hall, produced byDaniel Narducio, It Was a Very Good Year at Carnegie Hall, produced by the MabelMercer Foundation, and Scott Siegel’s Edith Paif: An All Star celebration at 54Below. New York City's Cabaret Scenes described her show, PIAF: Queen of Heartas “mesmerizing,” and wrote, “Gay Marshall amazes at every turn as she embodiesthe passion, spirit, joy, humor and tragedy of Piaf" BistroAwards.com wrote,“Marshall fiercely inhabits every song.”

On Saturday March 19th Gay reunites with the fabulous Joey Hunter Trio singingstandards and cuts from her Ethel Waters inspired CD "Go Back Where You StayedLast Night!", featuring music that came from the New Orleans via New York in thethe 20's and 30's. Along with her "foot stompin' hand clappin' good time blues", aresome Dave Frishberg, Hoagy Carmichael, and Johnny Mercer tunes.

Gay Marshall played Diana Morales in A Chorus Line on Broadway (a role she leftto move to Paris where she married photographer and Man on Wire accomplice,Jean Louis Blondeau), and originated the role of Grizabella in the Frenchproduction of Cats. Her one woman show, If I Were Me…, was voted #2 On TheFringe at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Her first show about Piaf, called La Viel’Amour, played successful engagements at The Great Lakes Shakespeare Festival,Dayton’s Victory Theaterand The Missouri Rep.

Marshall’s Fringe show, and runs in The Baker’s Wife at Goodspeed, The PapermillPlayhouse and The York Theatre led her back to New York, where she re-capturedthe attention of New York audiences with her performance in the Zipper Theater’s2006 revival of Jacques Brel Is Alive And Well And Living In Paris, and toured withthe Broadway cast of "La Cage Aux Folles.

“An enchanting performer who sings with heart stirring transparency andpossesses some of Piaf’s spirit as well as the throbbing mixture of steel and cottonin the voice.” - Charles Isherwood, The New York Times

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"Champagne Sunday" a benefitconcert in support of Apollo'sFire$50.00 Sunday 3/20 3:30 pm Buy Tickets

You are invited to join Apollo’s Fire Managing Director Hugh Carslaw-Trumpet &Flugelhorn and the Joe Hunter Quartet for a light-hearted afternoon of musicalentertainment.

This, primarily jazz based and sometimes anecdotal, musical journey inspired bythe music of Basie, Porter, Ellington, but also Bach, is guaranteed to brighten upyour Sunday. Be ready for some audience participation!

Special guest, virtuoso cellist and founding Apollo’s Fire member René Schiffer,will demonstrate his prowess as a baroque specialist and also his more recentadventure into the realms of jazz.

Please join us as we celebrate wonderful music in the most convivial ofsurroundings that is Nighttown and support NE Ohio’s Cultural Gem - Apollo’s Fire.

Please book early as seats are limited!

Tickets $50 ($40 tax deductible)

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The Art of the Fugue (Bach,Beethoven, & Brahms)$10,000.00 Thursday 3/24 8:00 pm Name your own price - atthe door

Presented by Music in Familiar Spaces, the concert will feature internationally-recognized musicians Shuann Chai (piano) and Steuart Pincombe (cello) in aprogram that explores the brilliant fugal writing of these three masters.

SounDoctrine$15.00 Friday 3/25 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

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

Original Alternative Funk Jazz Fusionists, SOUNDOCTRINE first appeared at TheNortheastern Ohio Gospel Music Connection in January 2002. Two weeks later theyopened for Grammy Winner Bobby “Blue” Bland. The group has continuedrecording and performing throughout Northern Ohio, Western Pennsylvania,Maryland, Virginia and in to New York state.

Maryland, Virginia and in to New York state. SOUNDOCTRINE’s award winning debut “PERSEVERANCE,” released on their ownNIAYANA RECORDINGS label earned the band the Nu Soul Album of the Year fromSoul Patrol. Their follow up “SD Live!!!” was an underground smash throughout theglobalIndie Artist community. The band’s third project, “ENDURANCE” was released toInternational rave reviews and was chosen #3 Best Jazz Funk Album by Soul Patrol.The album offered up three tunes which maintained rotation on The WeatherChannel, featuring the Jim Couchenour penned “Smallmouth Bass” remixed bySmooth Jazz Legend, Bob Baldwin. Their hit single “Chi Tea” remains the themesong for WFMJ-TV21’s Community Connection since its release. SOUNDOCTRINE was nominated Best Jazz Artist by the American Gospel MusicAwards. They list among prestigious Capital Jazz Fest Finalists and have performedat Cleveland’s famed Rock and Roll Museum as part of WZAK 93.1 FM’s “Rock andSoul Day.” SOUNDOCTRINE was the Host Band for Soul Patrol’s Annual BlackHeritage Festival in Philadelphia, PA and have performed alongside the legendaryDelfonics, Angel Woodruff, Michael Henderson, Gordon Chambers, Sonnyboy andMarlon Saunders. Their early music and Border’s Blitz Tour, documented by noted filmmaker, ArtByrd was a feature film short at the Hollywood Black Film Festival. The film wasfeatured throughout the event in Hollywood, CA in June 2004. SOUNDOCTRINE’s fourth release, the critically acclaimed “INSPIRE” containing thehit single “Marriage” gained immediate airplay on The Weather Channel andinclusion on the US New Jazz compilation, “Jazz Infusion Vol II” airing across thecountry. Finalizing work on “SOURCE,” their fifth album, SOUNDOCTRINE has alreadyreleased three singles, each one garnering significant buzz. “After All,” Selah” anda sizzling cover of the Bobby Womack classic, “Stop On By” which continues tobuild on national radio and is in heavy rotation of 103.7FM, The Wave. SOUNDOCTRINE has opened for Grammy Winner Kirk Whalum, Spyro Gyra, Piecesof a Dream, Freddy Jackson, Con Funk Shun and The Ohio Players to name a few.

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Wolff & Clark Expedition $25.00 Saturday 3/26 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

All-Star NYC/New Orleans Group hit the stage at Nighttown! Featuring: MichaelWolff-piano, Mike Clark-drums, Haley Niswanger-sax, & Andy McKee-bass.

The newly formed band, Wolff & Clark Expedition, is co-led by pianist Michael Wolffand drummer Mike Clark. Both musicians started their careers in the San FranciscoBay area in the 1970's and have continued to create, record and perform into thenew millennium. Both have backgrounds performing and recording in the bands ofthe premiere jazz musicians of their time.

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

Mike Clark created his own innovative style of drumming as a member of HerbieHancock's Headhunters Band, and has gone on to be a leader of the Headhuntershimself. Clark has performed and recorded with Wayne Shorter, Wallace Roney,Donald Harrison, Chet Baker, Christian McBride, Eddie Henderson, NicholasPayton, Lenny White, and countless others.

The music of the Wolff & Clark Expedition takes advantage of the experience andsoulful playing of Wolff and ClarkCD, combining their looseness and experimentaljazz natures with their funky roots. They play their own deconstructed takes onfunky classics such as “Mercy, Mercy, Mercy,” “Song for My Father,” and theBeatle's “Come Together.” They also deconstruct jazz standards such as CharlieParker's “My Little Suede Shoes,” and Cole Porter's “What Is This Thing CalledLove?”.

Both Michael Wolff and Mike Clark are respected composers, and their originalsare a large part of the mix.

The Wolff & Clark Expedition presents a jazz performance that is acoustic, funky,swinging, loose, free, fun, and soulful. Exciting and in the moment, the whole rangeof emotions are evoked by the music this band creates.

Review of Wolf & Clark Expedition at All-About-Jazz

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Baldwin Wallace MusicalTheater Program$10.00 Monday 3/28 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Next generation of Broadway Stars hit the stage at Nighttown!Here's another stellar presentation from one of the best musical theater schools inthe U.S.

This nationally recognized program was recently named one of the top ten MusicTheatre programs in the country. Under the helm of Victoria Bussert, BWMT hasrisen over the past twenty years to produce a showcase in NYC that attractshundreds of talent scouts from around the country. This year's performanceincludes recognizable tunes, along with some of the newest songs from the stage.

On March 28th, Nighttown presents the Baldwin Wallace Music Theatre (BWMT)seniors. These seniors, about to present their showcase for NYC’s top agents andcasting directors, are debuting a set that will also be performed at New York’shistoric 54 Below supper club. Be sure to catch this class while they’re still inCleveland!

Feinstein's/54 Below opened in June 3, 2012 as 54 Below. Its designers includearchitect Richard H. Lewis, set designer John Lee Beatty, lighting designer KenBillington, and sound designer Peter Hylenski. Scott Wittman also serves asCreative Consultant.

Feinstein's/54 Below features a variety of musical artists and styles, includingmusical theatre, opera, and jazz, the last of which was featured in a series co-produced with WBGO.

In September 2015, 54 Below announced a creative alliance with performer andsinger, pianist, and music revivalist Michael Feinstein, becoming Feinstein's/54Below.

Click here for Plain Dealer article "Baldwin Wallace University's Victoria Bussert hasmolded talent, lighted the way for Broadway-bound actors"

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The Sonic Poets$15.00

$15.00 Friday 4/01 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

From Chicago! Jazz Quintet plays original compositions, with solid grooves andworld music influences.

Featuring: Jeff Kier-piano and composer, Michael Hershenson-guitar andcomposer, Dave Grilly-sax, Lanny Grilly-drums, and Brian Sandstrom-acousticbass.

The group members have a long history in Jazz – they’ve played with, or shared thestage with jazz greats, such as Ahmad Jamal, Herbie Hancock, Sonny Stitt,, ElvinJones, Buster Williams, Willie Pickens, Henry Johnson, Chuck Webb, Dave Liebman,Bill Evans, Mose Allison, Judy Roberts, Hal Russell, John Campbell, HoagyCarmichael, Frank D.Rone, Howard Levy, Rusty Jones, Robert Shy, Mark Walker,Mayo Tiana, James Sanders, Fareed Haque, Gallib Ghalab, Larry Novak, LarryCoryell, Tina Turner…just to name a few. They are called upon to play as guest artists, at universities, such as, The UniversityOf Chicago, Triton College, Northeastern University, and Roosevelt College. Themembers have played across the nation from The Lion Share in San Francisco, TheDesert Inn in Las Vegas, The Jazz Showcase & The Green Mill in Chicago, andSmalls in Greenwich Village. The Sonic Poets perform pianist Jeff Kier's jazz compositions. Mark Stevens, a SanFrancisco DJ, commented that "Jeff was emerging as one of the great composers ofour time." Their last CD, "Goin' Places!", by Jeff Kier & The Grilly Brothers, on theBluJazz label, was Grammy Recognized in 2009. The Sonic Poets current show combines Jeff's indelible melodies and the band’sunique fusion of solid grooves and seductive world-rhythms. Much of Jeff Kier's music has been scored for both Symphony & Jazz Orchestras.Examples recorded live at The Jazz Showcase can be found under the "OrchestraProject" menu at:http://thesonicpoets.com

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Norman Connors $30.00 Saturday 4/02 8:00 pm Buy Tickets 10:00 pm Buy Tickets

Legendary Drummer and Producer Back at Nighttown!Playing all of his hits including "You are My Starship", "Valentine Love", "BetchaMy Golly Wow", and More!

Like Roy Ayers, George Benson, and Patrice Rushen, Norman Connors is bestknown for his major RB hits but started out as a jazz improviser. Thedrummer/composer was born and raised in Philadelphia, where he lived in thesame neighborhood as Bill Cosby and became interested in jazz when he was onlya child. Connors was in junior high when he began sneaking into jazz clubs and sat

a child. Connors was in junior high when he began sneaking into jazz clubs and satin for Elvin Jones at a John Coltrane gig.

Connors went on to study music at Philly's Temple University and the JuilliardSchool of Music in New York. Gigs with Jackie McLean, Jack McDuff and Sam Riversfollowed, and he was first recorded as a sideman when Archie Shepp employedhim on his 1967 Impulse session Magic of JuJu.

After touring with Pharoah Sanders and playing on several of his albums, Connorssigned with Buddah's Cobblestone label in 1972 and recorded his first album as aleader, Dance of Magic. A few more jazz-oriented Cobblestone and Buddah datesfollowed, and it was in 1975 that Connors made R&B his main priority withSaturday Night Special (which included the number ten soul hit "Valentine Love").The rest of the 1970s found Connors featuring R&B singers prominently (includingMichael Henderson, Jean Carn, and the late Phyllis Hyman) and scoring such R&Bhits as "We Both Need Each Other," "Once I've Been There," and the lovely "YouAre My Starship."

Currently Norman Connors is touring in support of his latest CD "Star Power" onShanachie records. He will be featuring his six piece touring group and promisesto perform all of his classic hits.

Don't miss legendary drummer, producer, and vocalist Norman Connorsfor a special engagement in the intimate Music Room of Nighttown.

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Cole Porter at Nighttown$40.00 Sunday 4/03 6:00 pm Buy Tickets

Eat, Drink and Enjoy the great music of Cole Porter!

Produced by Cleveland Opera theater

Featuring:

Andrea Anelli, soprano

Rebecca Freshwater, soprano

Benjamin Czarnota, baritone

Marge Adler, piano

Cole Porter's music is a timeless soundtrack for life, loss, love, and relationships. Experience the genius of this iconic composer and lyricist, and the evolution of hismusical and linguistic style that both reflected and shaped the culture of the time!

Nighttown's food and drink menu will be available for purchase à la carte withservice at your table

Reserve your seats today!

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IN2ATIVE$10.00 Wednesday 4/06 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

CIM Graduates, and Avant Garde Duo Kimberly Zaleski-Flute, & TrevorKazarian-Cello, mix genres including classical, jazz, beat box, and more, withoriginal compositions, and contemporary improvisational forms.

Adventurous new music Live at Nighttown!

Their motive has always been to emotionally connect with their audience whilebreaking the boundaries of two historically conservative, classical instruments.

Although classically trained at the Cleveland Institute of Music, IN2ATIVE's vibe isanything but traditional. This avant-garde duo, consisting of Kimberly Zaleski(flute) and Trevor Kazarian (cello) specializes in a fusion of musical genres,combining the street rhythms of beat-box with more contemporary improvisationalforms, quite "out of the box." The combination and blending of musical styles,mixed with jamming high energy and beat-boxing swing creates a product that issweet but also very passionate. All of their pieces are original compositions,inspired by events and experiences, both past and present.

This year, IN2ATIVE has been chosen as Musicians-in Residence at the ClevelandClinic, an honor garnered from their consistent outreach initiative through both theClinic and University Hospitals. They are also performing and teaching artists onthe roster of the Center for Arts-Inspired Learning Agency (CAL). Through CAL,they have programmed both performances and workshops for children ranging inage from pre-school through high school. They are very excited to present theirmusic for students at Penn State University this fall 2016.

IN2ATIVE was the first prize winner for the 2014 Young Artist Initiative Competitionas part of the Ohio Arts Presenters Network Conference. Quoted by Jim Walker, former principal flute of the LA Philharmonic: "[IN2ATIVE] isone of the freshest concepts in today's music scene. The musicians are first rateand their music is only innovative, but appealing to all listeners."

IN2ATIVE has also been reviewed in CMUSE music news by Andrea Caccese: "Themusic created by avant-garde, flute and cello duo, [IN2ATIVE] offers a greatexample of how two apparently different musical cultures can come together andcreate something truly astonishing."

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John McCutcheon$30.00 Thursday 4/07 8:00 pm Buy Tickets

Singer/Songwriter & Folk Music Legend returns to Nighttown! Back by populardemand!

John McCutcheon is one of folk music’s great living storytellers. Revered aroundthe world for his thoughtful and inspiring songwriting and mastery of thehammered dulcimer, John McCutcheon’s career spans over twenty albums andseven Grammy nominations.

Wisconsin native John McCutcheon is an American folk music singer and multi-instrumentalist who has produced 34 albums since the 1970s.He is regarded as amaster of the hammered dulcimer, and is also proficient on many otherinstruments including guitar, banjo, autoharp, mountain dulcimer, fiddle, andjawharp.

McCutcheon, whose family background encompasses farmers and shoemakers,started playing guitar in the early 60s. He picked up a great number of traditionalAmerican songs and tunes from the Appalachians, and learned a wealth ofinstruments, including fiddle, banjo, autoharp and, most notably, the hammer-dulcimer. His playing of the latter encompasses folk, classical, jazz and many otherelements. McCutcheon's extensive recording legacy has attracted a string ofawards, and also seven Grammy nominations. He has recorded exclusively forRounder Records since the early 80s. Howjadoo was the first of several children'salbums which have established McCutcheon as arguably the leading artist withinthe genre. In the 90s his children's recordings included the Grammy-nominatedFour Seasons series, which featured many compositions co-written with long-timefriend and collaborator, Si Kahn. McCutcheon has also collected and recorded agood deal of Nicaraguan music, which was released by Rounder as a doublealbum, Nicaragua Presente!, in 1989. McCutcheon's prolific work rate has includedproduction work for several other folk artists, and he has also had publishedsongbooks and instructional materials.

Don't miss this opportunity to witness a living legend perform live on theNighttown stage.

Click here to read the article in the Plain Dealer / Cleveland.com fromJohn's last appearance in 2015

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Tony Cuda's Jazz Cats$10.00 Friday 4/08 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

North Coast Electric Bassist leads All-Star Contemporary Jazz Band!

Featuring: Tony Cuda - Bass/Composer; Dan Maier - Keyboards; Dave Kasper -Sax; Chris Cuda - Guitar; Carlos Kincaid - Drums

Tony Cuda is a bass player and composer. He is a graduate of Cleveland HtsHigh. Tony attended Berklee College of Music in Boston for 3 years in the late1970's and received a Masters degree from John Carroll University in education.His musical influences include Weather Report, Chic Corea, Mahavishnu Orchestra,Miles Davis, Yes, King Crimson and many others. As part of CuDa, RenKo & CuDa,the band released 3 CD's and performed as an opening act for many internationalartists.

Dan Maier attended Berklee School, New England Conservatory, and studied jazzpiano with Lennie Tristano, Jaki Byard, Ran Blake. In NYC, Dan was a member of

piano 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 newrelease coming out this year with Kip Reed (Bass), Steve Renko (Drums), as well asother guests. Chris has recorded and/or performed with David Thomas (RocketFrom The Tombs & Pere Ubu), Horns & Things, Sonny Geraci (The Outsiders), LenBerry, Tommy Roe, Freddy "Boom Boom" Cannon, Leslie Gore, Billy J. Krammer,The Shangri-La’s, Gilby Clarke (Guns & Roses, MC5, Heart), and Chris's primaryband - CuDa RenKo CuDa since 2006.

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Ralph Peterson Trio featuringThe Curtis Brothers$20.00 Saturday 4/09 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Master Drummer, leads cutting edge Trio! Featuring: Ralph Peterson-Drums,Zaccai Curtis-Piano, & Luques Curtis-Acoustic Bass.

Featuring music from their new release "TriAngular III" on Onyx Music & TruthRevolution Records.

A great sequel is a rarity worth waiting for. Drummer/composer Ralph Petersonreturns to the trio format for only the third time in 30 years on TriAngular III, dueout April 8 via Peterson's own Onyx Music label and Truth Revolution Records. Thistime out he's joined by brothers Zaccai and Luques Curtis on piano and bass,adding a new incarnation to the prestigious TriAngular lineage. Recorded live at New Haven's Firehouse 12, TriAngular III provides not only ashowcase for Peterson's boundless energy and imagination, but also a testamentto the healing power of music. TriAngular III will be released just days before the drummer marks a landmark 20years drink and drug free. "I'm now approaching the balance where I've beenclean longer than I ever used," he says, "and that's a powerful example of what ispossible through faith. It shows the restorative and healing power of the music tomove you through situations in life that can be challenging." Given the evidence of the music contained herein, which bristles with electricinterplay and abundant joy, Ralph Peterson has plenty of life and music left in him.The album is a fitting successor to its two predecessors: 1988's Triangular withGeri Allen and Essiet Essiet, and 2000's Triangular 2 with David Kikoski and GeraldCannon. "The trio is one of the purest vehicles for expression in this music," Peterson says."With the right players you can sound like an orchestra." Peterson is particularly proud of the line-up for this outing, as Luques Curtis was astudent of the drummer's at Berklee College of Music and he's therefore knownboth brothers for nearly half their lives. "Our families have adopted each other," hesays. "The fact that they're brothers makes them seem telepathic at times, and Ithink of them as my brothers. These two guys never rest on their laurels. They'realways pushing the music forward, they're always trying to get something differentout of it, and that's good for me as I get older."

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Cleveland Cello Quartet$10.00 Sunday 4/10 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

All Things Cello! Playing a Genre Bending Fusion of Classical, Jazz, & Pop.

Featuring CIM Graduates: Anna Hurt, Carlyn Kessler, Sophie Benn, & EvaRibchinsky.

The Cleveland Cello Quartet makes its Nighttown debut! Celebrating all thingscello, the group is quickly establishing itself as a fresh sound in the Clevelandmusic scene, performing a genre-bending fusion of classical, jazz, and pop. Featuring cello virtuosi Anna Hurt, Carlyn Kessler, Sophie Benn, and EvaRibchinsky Founded in the summer of 2015, the Cleveland Cello Quartet is a dynamicensemble dedicated to promoting the cello as a versatile and eclectic instrument.The members met while studying at the Cleveland Institute of Music, where theydiscovered a common love for exploring a modern crossover of musical styles.They combine their classical training with a diverse range of influences, fromDjango Reinhardt to Ella Fitzgerald to Broadway show tunes.

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Marilyn Cordial Mincer$10.00 Wednesday 4/13 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

North Coast Jazz Vocalist returns to Nighttown with All-Star Group!

Featuring: Marilyn Cordial Mincer-vocals, Dan Maier-piano, Dallas Coffey-bass,& Bill Ransom-drums.

Acclaimed singer Marilyn Cordial Mincer, a Cleveland favorite, will perform musicof Johnny Mercer, Cole Porter, Duke Ellington, Burt Bacharach, Luis Demetrio,Pablo Ruiz and more. Joining Marilyn is her trio of Jazz All-Stars including: DanMaier, piano, Dallas Coffey, bass, & Professor of Jazz Percussion at Cleveland StateUniversity, Bill Ransom. Throughout the evening, Marilyn will feature CIM studentsto highlight jazz talent at the Cleveland Institute of Music.

Marilyn's warm and sultry voice is an unmistakable original. Her CD, "MarilynCordial The Jazz Project," features Marilyn's soulful performances of traditional andstraight-ahead jazz, r & b, swing, soulful ballads, and Latin rhythms.

Marilyn performs around the U.S. and international travels including NYC, Paris,London, Munich, cities in Italy and Spain, Croatia and others. Marilyn has openedfor musical artists: Tina Turner, Janet Jackson, Stevie Nicks, Edwin McCain, bluesartist Beth Hart and others. Marilyn sings the national anthem for NBA teamsincluding the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Houston Rockets, and for special eventsincluding House of Blues Chicago Gospel Brunch and the IMG Grand Prix inCleveland.

At age three, Marilyn, taught by her mother, wrote her first song on piano andbegan studying music and learning to play every instrument she could find. As ateenager she began focusing all of her musical talents on her favorite styles... pop,jazz, and r & b. She performed in theater productions at The Ohio State Universityas "Rizzo," in Grease and others.

What is reflected in Marilyn's music today is the passion and appreciation fordiverse soulful musical styles, an innate love of rhythm and excitement to always

diverse soulful musical styles, an innate love of rhythm and excitement to alwayscreate something new.With excellent reviews and excitement about "The Jazz Project," Marilyn Cordial'sdebut release is a jazz hit. Be sure to seek out her live shows in support of thisgreat album and her always exciting performances.

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Joyce Moreno & Kenny Werner$25.00 Saturday 4/16 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Legendary Brazilian Vocalist and Composer, Joyce Moreno teams up withDynamic American Pianist Kenny Werner for intimate Duo Performance atNighttown!

Playing music from their brand new CD "Poesia" on Pirouet Records.

“…One of the best singers of all times!… As if it weren’t enough, Joyce is a greatcomposer and plays ace guitar! What an amazing woman!” Antonio Carlos Jobim, 1987.

“Joyce is a Brazilian treasure”DownBeat magazine, 2010.

Born in Rio de Janeiro, the singer, composer, arranger and instrumentalist JOYCEMORENO has in her portfolio 400 recordings of songs she has authored,interpreted by the greatest names in Brazilian popular music: Elis Regina, GalCosta, Maria Bethânia, Milton Nascimento, Ney Matogrosso, Edu Lobo, EmilioSantiago, Boca Livre, Nana Caymmi, Zizi Possi, Elizeth Cardoso, Simone, LenyAndrade, Mônica Salmaso, and many others. Beyond Brazil, Joyce’s work has beenrecorded by Annie Lennox, Wallace Roney, Omara Portuondo, Black Eyed Peas,David Sanchez, Jon Lucien, Claus Ogerman, Gerry Mulligan, Till Brönner, and FloraPurim, to name a few. Joyce’s compositions have been featured in film soundtracks(e.g., The Player by Robert Altman and Legally Blonde by Robert Luketic),animations (the Japanese anime Wolf’s Rain, in partnership with composer YokoKanno), TV programs, and theatrical productions. Since the beginning of hercareer, Joyce’s registered trademark has been the first-person feminine voice,which she pioneered; she was the first Brazilian songwriter to express herself inthis form, opening the way for countless other artists who followed. Joyce received four nominations for the Latin Grammy. To date, she has released33 personal CDs and two DVDs, in addition to numerous compilations and guestappearances.

Kenny Werner has been a world-class pianist andcomposer for over forty years. His prolific output ofcompositions, recordings and publications continue toimpact audiences around the world. In 1996 he wrote hislandmark book, Effortless Mastery, Liberating The MasterMusician Within. Werner has since created videos,lectured world-wide and authored many articles on howmusicians, artists or even business people can allow their“master creator” within to lift their performance to it’shighest level, showing us how to be spontaneous, fearless,

joyful and disciplined in our work and in our life.

This is an extremely unique opportunity to see and hear one of thelegends of Brazilian jazz. Don't miss this concert!

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An Evening with the Saxophone$15.00 Sunday 4/17 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Celebration of Major NE Ohio Sax Players with All-Star Lineup featuring: JohnnyCochran-sax, Drene Ivy-Piano & Musical Director, Louis Hohl-Flute, RayDeForest-bass, & Sunny Tabler-drums.

A Jazz Elexir Concert Series Show. Presented in Association with Quad CityProductions.

Phillip 'Doc' Martin$25.00 Saturday 4/23 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Contemporary Jazz Saxophonist from Washington DC and his band return toNighttown!

Balancing the rigors of life as a board certified Dentist with the grind of life as anindependent artist is no small feat. That’s why when Phillip “Doc” Martin pulls it offwith such ease and skill it’s awe inspiring. For him, it’s just another “Good Day AtWork”, which is why his latest CD is so appropriately titled. The release of hisfourth studio album proves that Phillip “Doc” Martin is no flash in the pan. Boastinga strong resume of chart successes from his previous CDs; “Doc Martin” is a risingstar who’s powerful, heartfelt melodies are wooing live audiences on stages in theUS and internationally. And if Martin has his way, music fans all of world over willsoon find themselves enjoying a “good day at work” thanks to the intoxicatingsounds of his alto saxophone!

“Good Day At Work”, features 10 new songs that just don’t passively fit thetraditional smooth, instrumental or funky rhythm genres. His tunes flex, bounceand bend offering audiophiles a “new sax” diagnosis. Martin plays his horn with awarm and clear tone supplemented by a amazing range that takes you on a soulfuland energetic journey with the likes of classical soul crooners like DonnyHathaway, Gerald Levert and James Brown. His unique sound has drawn the praiseof Jazz superstars George Benson, Kim Waters, and Jeff Lorber, who hasproclaimed that “Doc Martin’s music captures the energy of a live clubrecording…”

Born in Indiana of Jamaican parents, Martin grew up in South Florida and firstbegan playing music in the Broward County public school band program. By 14,Phillip’s mastery of the intricacies of his horn, as well as his fiery performance stylewas already evident. He became a leading soloist at South Plantation High School

was already evident. He became a leading soloist at South Plantation High SchoolJazz Band and was honored as a first chair selection to Florida’s All State Jazz Band.He went on to study at the University of Central Florida where he was soon invitedto play as a sideman with Grammy Award winner Sam Rivers, Grammy nomineeKirk Whalum, Sunnie Paxton, Wes Hamrick, Davonda Simmonds and SusaundraLewis and the Sounds of Soul.

As Phillip continued to hone his skills he became more influenced by notedsaxophone players like Charlie Parker, Everette Harp, Grover Washington Jr., DaveKoz and Gerald Albright. In 2003, he recorded his first CD, “Saxappeal”, with risingmusic producer and keyboardist Tony Hemmings. The CD introduced Phillip to theworld, with several of its tracks becoming popular on Internet radio, including TheWeather Channel . After graduation, Martin moved to Washington, D.C., where hegraduated from the Howard University College of Dentistry. He is currently aBoard Certified Dentist working in the Washington, DC area.

Doc Martin has performed in festivals and venues across the U.S. and Caribbeanincluding the St. Lucia Jazz Festival, Catalina Jazz Festival, Bahamas Jazz Festival,Washington, Blues Alley, Philadelphia’s Dell East, Los Angeles’ Spaghettini’s, TheCarolina Music Festival and the Trenton Jazz Festival.

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Javon Jackson$20.00 Wednesday 4/27 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Dynamic Jazz Saxophonist returns to Nighttown! Presented in association withTri-C Jazz Festival. Lineup TBA.

Tenor Saxophonist Javon Jackson came into international prominence touring andrecording with the legendary drummer Art Blakey as a member of his band, ArtBlakey and the Jazz Messengers. Symbolizing a new generation of musicians thatblended tradition with neo-jazz, Jackson went on to release 14 recordings as aband leader and tour and record over 135 CDs with jazz greats including ElvinJones, Freddie Hubbard, Charlie Haden, Betty Carter, Cedar Walton, Ron Carter,Donald Byrd, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Richard Davis, Bobby Hutcherson, Curtis Fuller,JoAnne Brackeen, Stanley Turrentine, and Ben E. King.

In 1992 Jackson made his recording debut with Me and Mr. Jones, featuring JamesWilliams, Christian McBride and master drummer and NEA Jazz Master Elvin Jones.Jackson also recorded six projects for Blue Note Records featuring collaborationswith Betty Carter, Dianne Reeves, Cassandra Wilson, Kenny Garrett, JackyTerrason, John Medeski and Vernon Reid. Among his later recordings for PalmettoRecords, Javon explored funk based jazz, incorporating the sounds of Fred Wesley,Dr. Lonnie Smith, Lenny White, Mark Whitfield and others. Javon’s current musicalgroup, The Javon Jackson Band, blends many styles including jazz, funk, R&B androck.

In 2012, Jackson released two self produced recordings, Lucky 13 and JavonJackson and WE FOUR, Celebrating John Coltrane. These CDs marked his return toacoustic jazz. For Lucky 13, Javon covers music by Stevie Wonder as well as newlycomposed original material and is joined by a special guest, Les McCann, for threeselections. Javon Jackson and WE FOUR, Celebrating John Coltrane, is a tribute tothe iconic saxophonist, composer and bandleader. The release is highlighted by anappearance by NEA Jazz Master Jimmy Cobb, drummer for both Coltrane and MilesDavis.

In 2012, Javon was the recipient of the prestigious Benny Golson Award fromHoward University in Washington, DC, for recognition of legendary excellence injazz.

"Javon adds a modern twist to the music we grew up with. Everybody get ready for a

"Javon adds a modern twist to the music we grew up with. Everybody get ready for afunky good time." — Branford Marsalis

"One of the fresh, creative voices on the scene today" — Ramsey Lewis

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Tom Chapin$25.00 Friday 4/29 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Legendary Singer/Songwriter returns to Nighttown!

In a career that spans five decades, 23 albums and three GRAMMY awards, multi-talented singer/songwriter/guitarist Tom Chapin has covered an incredible amountof creative ground. In addition to his work as a recording artist and concertperformer, Chapin has acted on Broadway, as well as working extensively in films,television and radio.

As a music-maker, Chapin has maintained two long and productive parallelcareers, both as a highly respected contemporary folk artist and as a pioneer inthe field of children's music. In the former role, Chapin has established areputation for insightful, heartfelt songcraft and effortlessly charismatic liveperformances. Chapin's infectious songs, sterling musicianship and personalwarmth consistently shine through, whether he's performing on record or in aconcert hall, an outdoor festival, a school, in front of a symphony orchestra or in anintimate coffeehouse.

The New York Times called Chapin "one of the great personalities in contemporaryfolk music."

The son of noted jazz drummer and teacher Jim Chapin and the grandson ofauthor/critic Kenneth Burke and portrait painter James Chapin, Tom grew up in afamily that encouraged artistic pursuits. He began performing professionally as ateenager in the early 1960s, playing in Greenwich Village folk clubs alongside hissiblings Harry and Steve as The Chapin Brothers.

Chapin launched his solo recording career with 1976's Life Is Like That. It was thefirst of a string of albums that further established his reputation as both a giftedstoryteller and a natural entertainer, winning him an uncommonly loyal fan base inthe process. He also continued to venture into other creative areas, playing thelead role in the hit Broadway musical Pump Boys and Dinettes, working off-Broadway as musical director of both Cotton Patch Gospel and Harry Chapin: Liesand Legends, and serving as host of TV's National Geographic Explorer. He's alsowritten and performed satirical topical songs for National Public Radio's MorningEdition, and had a cameo role as the Vice Presidential candidate in JonathanDemme's 2004 remake of The Manchurian Candidate.

A new CD, Put A Light In Your Window, features original songs, one completelyreinterpreted song, and a cover of a folk classic.

In addition to his varied musical and media endeavors, Chapin is also a powerfuladvocate on behalf of a variety of charitable causes. He is an active boardmember of WhyHunger, the organization which the artist's older brother, the latesinger-songwriter/activist Harry Chapin, founded (as World Hunger Year) in the1970s. He also remains active in a variety of environmental causes, as well asefforts on behalf of music and the arts in our public schools.

"I'm at that place in my life where I follow what interests me," Chapin concludes. "Istill love the guitar, I still love to sing, and I still love the thrill of creation: a good

still love the guitar, I still love to sing, and I still love the thrill of creation: a goodsong, a good recording, a good concert. I feel blessed to be my own boss, creatingmy own material and performing for so many different audiences, ages andgenerations."

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The Numbers Band 15-60-75$10.00 Saturday 4/30 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

From Kent, Ohio! Celebrating their 45th Year! Northeast Ohio Jazz, Blues, &Rock Legends hit the Stage at Nighttown!

Featuring: Bob Kidney-guitar & vocals, Jack Kidney-harmonica, sax, keys, &vocals, Terry Hynde-sax, Bill Watson-bass, & Frank Casamento-drums.

15 60 75 The Numbers Band has been praised by almost every national musicpublication and several international publications since the beginning of their 30years of live performances and recordings. Many fans are under the impressionthat the band remains obscure by choice. In fact, they have never been offered acontract from any recording company in the industry, ever.

The music "cannot be categorized", "it is undefinable", "too original". The musicindustry is not about music anymore. It is about selling products the public canrelate to. After all, it is a business. Even "alternative" music has become a label.The founder of the band, Robert Kidney, explains, "The music industry, the media,and the tellsusourvision (TV) are defining for the American public what is goodmusic by only playing and supporting what is profitable. We are taught to disregardeverything that is not familiar. We (The Numbers Band) give the people our best.Our effort goes into being creative, unique and original. We define our own sound.There are no rules because we don't play the game. We are not in it for the game,we're in it for the music."

So, the band continues to create and evolve outside of the "Rock & Roll"establishment. The majority of the recordings were financed by friends who lovedthe music enough to put up their own money. Hundreds of photographs taken ofthe band in different stages of it's existence by different amazing people tell astory of intense performances, long nights, and the passing of time. Bandmembers have come and gone, and returned again. Robert sees music as muchmore than an emotional release or a performance. It is a job, a job for which hedemands respect and payment for services.

The title of the band has always aroused curiosity from fans. The fans called themThe Numbers because it was easier than trying to get the figures right. Numbershad not been used in a name before, and the political climate in 1970 was quiteOrwell-ian. Robert choose a sequence of numbers mentioned in a book written byPaul Oliver called The Blues Fell This Morning. In the chapter "The Jinx Is On Me",Oliver describes the Numbers Racket popular in Harlem in the 1950s and howdreams were analyzed as number sequences and used for placing bets. Theband's music theory specialist, Terry Hynde, also discovered that 15 divided 15 is1, 60 divided by 15 is 4, and 75 divided by 15 is 5. In a musician's world, "1, 4, 5," isreferred to as the "universal progression".

The band resides in northeast Ohio. They have several recordings under their beltand more music than they can afford to release.

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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

Saturday, March 12 Diego Figueiredo 8:30 PM $20.World Renowned Brazilian Guitarist returns for a great night of Virtuoso Solo Guitar! Playing Brazilian,Jazz, & Classical.Special opening act Brazilian guitarist and vocalist Moises Borges

Sunday, March 13 Ken Peplowski & Diego Figueiredo 7 PM $25.Two World Class Musicians team up for gig at Nighttown. Featuring: Ken Peplowski-clarinet & sax, &Diego Figueiredo-guitar. Performing the music of "Jazz Samba", the 1963 # 1 Billboard Album thatlaunched bossa nova to North America. The album featured Stan Getz and Charlie Byrd.

Monday, March 14 Ken Peplowski & Joe Hunter Trio 7 PM $25.Clarinet & Sax Master leads All-Star Quartet at Nighttown! Featuring: Ken Peplowski-clarinet & sax, JoeHunter-piano, Peter Dominguez-acoustic bass, & Glenn Davis-drums.

Wednesday, March 16 Jake Boland 7 PM $20.

Wednesday, March 16 Jake Boland 7 PM $20.Gear up for St.Patrick's day with Irish Music and stories from Cleveland's own Jake Boland.

Thursday, March 17 New Barleycorn 5:30 & 8 PM $25.Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at Nightown with Irish Music Masters New Barleycorn!

Friday & Saturday, March 18-19 Gay Marshall 8:30 PM both nights $25.NYC top Ten Vocalist back home for two night with award winning Edith Piaf Show, & also her Jazz &Blues Show! More Details TBA.

Thursday, March 24 The Art of the Fugue (Bach, Beethoven, & Brahms) 8 PM Name yourown Ticket PricePresented by Music in Familiar Spaces, the concert will feature internationally-recognized musiciansShuann Chai (piano) and Steuart Pincombe (cello) in a program that explores the brilliant fugal writing ofthese three masters.

Friday, March 25 Soundoctrine 8:30 PM $15.From Youngstown, Ohio! Top Notch Contemporary Jazz from Northeast Ohio Jazz Masters!

Saturday, March 26 Wolff & Clark Expedition featuring Donald Harrison 8:30 PM $25.All-Star NYC/New Orleans Group hit the stage at Nighttown! Featuring: Michael Wolff-piano, Mike Clark-drums, Haley Niswanger-sax, & Andy McKee-bass.

Monday, March 28 Baldwin Wallace Musical Theater Program 7 PM $10.Next Generation of Broadway Stars hit the stage at Nighttown!

Friday, April 1 The Sonic Poets 8:30 PM $15.From Chicago! Jazz Quintet plays original compositions, with solid grooves and world music influences. Featuring: Jeff Kier-piano and composer, Michael Hershenson-guitar and composer, Dave Grilly-sax,Lanny Grilly-drums, and Brian Sandstrom-acoustic bass.

Saturday, April 2 Norman Connors 8 & 10 PM $30.Legendary Drummer and Producer and Group back at Nighttown! Playing all of his hits including "YouAre My Starship", "Valentine Love", 'Betcha My Golly Wow", & more!

Wednesday, April 6 IN2ATIVE 7 PM $10.CIM Graduates, and Avant Garde Duo Kimberly Zaleski-Flute, & Trevor Kazarian-Cello, mix genresincluding classical, jazz, beat box, and more, with original compositions, and contemporaryimprovisational forms. Adventurous new music Live at Nighttown!

Thursday, April 7 John McCutcheon 8 PM $30.Singer/Songwriter & Folk Music Legend returns to Nighttown! Back by popular demand!

Friday, April 8 Tony Cuda's Jazz Cats 8:30 PM $10.North Coast Electric Bassist leads All-Star Fusion Band! Featuring: Tony Cuda - Bass/Composer; Dan Maier - Keyboards; Dave Kasper - Sax; Chris Cuda - Guitar;Carlos Kincaid - Drums

Saturday, April 9 Ralph Peterson Trio featuring The Curtis Brothers 8:30 PM $20.Master Drummer, leads cutting edge Trio! Featuring: Ralph Peterson-Drums, Zaccai Curtis-Piano, &Luques Curtis-Acoustic Bass. Featuring music from their new release "TriAngular III" on Onyx Music & Truth Revolution Records.

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Sunday, April 10 Cleveland Cello Quartet 7 PM $10.All Things Cello! Playing a Genre Bending Fusion of Classical, Jazz, & Pop.Featuring CIM Graduates: Anna Hurt, Carlyn Kessler, Sophie Benn, & Eva Ribchinsky.

Wednesday, April 13 Marilyn Cordial Mincer 7 PM $10.North Coast Jazz Vocalist returns to Nighttown with All-Star Group! Featuring: Marilyn Cordial Mincer-vocals, Dan Maier-piano, Dallas Coffey-bass, & Bill Ransom-drums.

Saturday, April 16 Joyce Moreno & Kenny Werner 8:30 PM $25.Legendary Brazilian Vocalist and Composer, Joyce Moreno teams up with Dynamic American PianistKenny Werner for intimate Duo Performance at Nighttown!Playing music from their brand new CD "Poesia" on Pirouet Records.

Sunday, April 17 An Evening with the Saxophone 7 PM $15. Celebration of Major NE Ohio Sax Players with All-Star Lineup featuring: Chris Burge-Sax, Johnny Cochran-sax, Drene Ivy-Piano & Musical Director, Louis Hohl-Flute, Ray DeForest-bass, & Sunny Tabler-drums. A Jazz Elexir Concert Series Show. Presented in Association with Quad City Productions.

Saturday, April 23 Phillip 'Doc' Martin 8:30 PM $25.Contemporary Jazz Saxophonist from Washington DC and his band return to Nighttown!

Wednesday, April 27 Javon Jackson 7 PM $20.Dynamic Jazz Saxophonist returns to Nighttown! Presented in association with Tri-C Jazz Festival. Lineup TBA.

Friday, April 29 Tom Chapin 8:30 PM $25.Legendary Singer/Songwriter returns to Nighttown!

Saturday, April 30 The Numbers Band (15-60-75) 8:30 PM $10.From Kent, Ohio! Celebrating their 45th Year! Northeast Ohio Jazz, Blues, & Rock Legends hit the Stageat Nighttown!Featuring: Bob Kidney-guitar & vocals, Jack Kidney-harmonica, sax, keys, & vocals, Terry Hynde-sax, BillWatson-bass, & Frank Casamento-drums.

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