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Guitarist Moises Borges tonight, singer Doris Long on Sunday, and 20 New Shows at Nighttown

Nighttown Cleveland by Nighttown / Jim Wadsworth Productions

Hi Folks. Hoping everyone is enjoying the summer.

We've got two NE Ohio favorites for your dining enjoyment this week:

Tonight (Thursday) , the fantastic Brazilian guitarist Moises Borges, brings his charm and guitarmastery to serenade you. Moises always makes for a fun evening.

On Sunday, veteran songstress Doris Long returns to the Nighttown stage. Dorisharkens back to the legendary clubs of Cleveland such as the Theatrical Lounge onShort Vincent and to Sammy's in the flats. She's performed with all the greats in theregion including Ace Carter, Hank Greer, and Skeets Ross. Sunday she'll be joinedby the great pianist Joe Hunter and his trio. Catch a living NE Ohio legend thisweekend! Note the early showtime at 5:00PM

We've recently added twenty new exciting shows to the September schedule. Allflavors from folk, world, jazz, to fusion. Some of the highlights are guitarist DiegoFigueiredo from Brazil, accordionist Julien Labro from France, world group Jaerv

from Sweden, fusion master Alex Skolnick Trio (of Testament fame), legendary jazz guitaristRusell Malone, soul group Hubb's Groove, contemporary jazz group Forecast, Blue Noterecording artist Jose James, and the ever popular Baldwin Wallace Musical Theater group in adebate night show and viewing, and many more.

Hope to see you soon at Nighttown.

Jim WadsworthNighttown / Jim Wadsworth Productions

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New Shows Recently Added

8/25 Moises Borges 9/01 Leah Natale 9/02 Hubb's Groove - Tribute to George Duke9/07 Ultrafaux 9/08 Richard Smith & Pete Cavano9/08 Jaerv 9/09 Forecast 9/11 Rhythm Future Quartet & Hot Djang 9/12 Alex Skolnick Trio 9/26 2016 Presidential Debate Party w/BW Musical Theater

Nighttown Gets Rave Reviews in Plain Dealer & Cleveland.com

Click here to read the fantastic review that Marc Bona of Cleveland.com gave toNighttown and to Chef Nathan Sanson's cooking. Thanks for the great review

Marc!!

"Nighttown's clubby feel makes for a unique dining experience"

"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 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.

Moises Borges $10.00 Thursday 8/25 8:00 pm Buy Tickets

Brazilian Singer and Guitarist plays Bossa Nova, Samba, & morein a Special Solo Show.Moises Borges a native of Brazil now living in Cleveland has become a prolificperformer one the Northeast Ohio scene in recent years. A gifted vocalist andguitarist, Borges plays in the Bossa Nova tradition interpreting classics by Jobim,Gilberto, and many others. This far away from his native Brazil the music of hishomeland is very much alive when he is on stage.

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Doris Long w/Joe Hunter Trio + 1$15.00 Sunday 8/28 5:00 pm Buy Tickets

Cleveland Vocalist extraordinaire back on the stage atNighttown!

Featuring: Doris Long-vocals, Joe Hunter-piano, Dallas Coffey-acoustic bass, Val Kent-drums, & Special Guest Al Fuller-sax.Doris Long is a Cleveland treasure. Like a fine wine, rather than diminish with age,her voice has grown richer and deeper with time and offers a complexity that drawsfrom 49 years of performing. Her debut CD release Long Overdue is a 17 songcollection of Great American Songbook standards that delivers a smooth finish thatlingers long after the final notes have been heard.

Doris has been making music from the time that she could speak. As a child shetaught herself to sing by listening to Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and Peggy Lee.Throughout her youth she dreamed of a career, but held off fulfilling her ambitionuntil she had raised three sons. In 1963, piano player Saul Lucas invited her to sit inwith him on weekends, opening the door to a singing career that continues to thisday. Doris has sung with the best musicians on Cleveland’s jazz scene, including therenowned pianist “Ace” Carter after he retired from the Count Basie Orchestra.Rumor has it that he came out of retirement after hearing Doris sing. She has alsoperformed with Hank Geer at Sammy’s, Skeets Ross at the legendary TheatricalGrill, Buddy Griebel, Pete Selvaggio, Buddy Sullivan and Vince Mastro to name afew. Doris was the featured vocalist of The Musical Theater Project’s very first Songis You! concert in 2002. For the past 8 years her Friday night trio has featured twoof Cleveland’s finest musicians, pianist Joe Hunter and bassist Dallas Coffey.

Tonight Doris is joined by Joe Hunter, Dallas Coffey, and Val Kent, who appear onher recent release "Long Overdue". Joe and Dallas have played in support of bignames like David Sanborn, David “Fathead” Newman, Scott Hamilton and manyothers. Joe is on the Jazz studies faculty of Tri-C College. He is a Nighttown favoriteand also plays piano in the group Russian Blue with violinist Lev Polyakin of theCleveland Orchestra. Dallas is in demand as a versatile bassist. He can be heard ona Long Overduewide range of recording projects with artists such as Glenn Davis,Anne Cochran, Alex Bevan and Pat Dailey. Joe and Dallas produced two CD’stogether named East of the Sun and From This Moment On with drummers Val Kentand Paul Samuels.

Veteran drummer Val Kent has played drums with many of the greats including TheMills Brother, The O’Jays, and Nelson Eddy and has done thousands of recordingsessions in his career. Rounding out the group is Al Fuller on tenor sax. Al majoredin music at BGSU in Ohio and then played in the 75th US Army Band in Ft. Belvoir,VA. In the early sixties he played in Cleveland with such greats as LaBert Ellis on B-3and Red Top Young on piano. In Al’s words he “hung it up in the late sixties to raisea family”. He has been playing again since his retirement in 1998 and makesregular appearances to sit in with Doris’ band on Friday nights.

They'll be joined by Al Fuller on sax.

Don't miss the return of Doris Long to the Nighttown stage on Sunday

Don't miss the return of Doris Long to the Nighttown stage on SundayAugust 28th.

Listen here to an archived interview and live performanceon WCPN 90.3FM's "Around Noon" with host Dee Perry

Doris Long article at Cleveland.com

Doris Long's "Why Try to Change Me Now" - full mp3 downloadDoris Long's "I'm Old Fashioned" - full mp3 download

Leah Natale$10.00 Thursday 9/01 8:00 pm Buy Tickets

Dynamic Jazz Vocalist and Cleveland Native now based in Seattle back forhometown gig at Nighttown!

Jazz Vocalist, Leah Natale won the 2013 Seattle/Kobe Female Jazz Vocalist of theyear. She has freelanced with several bands throughout Chicago and Minneapolis.Leah studied with Richard Davis, bass player for Sarah Vaughn. She has producedthree CDs, including My Someday which was recorded with a 10-piece jazzorchestra and was released in 2007 and Swing Easy produced in 2011. Her songscan be heard on several radio stations throughout the country and have been wellreceived throughout Japan.

Leah performs regularly with Ambience a four-piece band from Seattle whospecialize in jazz from the golden era of American music as well as Brazilian andother Latin genres.

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Hubb's Groove - Tribute to George Duke

Hubb's Groove - Tribute to George Duke$20.00 Friday 9/02 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

North Coast Drummer leads All-Star Contemporary Jazz Group in a Tribute toKeyboard Legend George Duke.

Featuring: Robert Hubbard-drums, Alphonso McDuffie-keyboards, Cliff Barnes-piano & keyboards, Dan Wilson-guitar, Riley Richard-sax, & Dave Hart-bass.

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

It's a smooth but yet high energy band that believes whats played from the heart,reaches the heart.

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

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

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

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Ultrafaux$15.00 Wednesday 9/07 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

AKA "Hot Club of Baltimore". Django Inspired Original Gypsy Jazz Group fromBaltimore make their Cleveland debut at Nighttown!

Featuring: Michael Joseph Harris-guitar & composer, Sami Arefin-guitar, & EddieHrybyk-acoustic bass.

Ultrafaux performs original music which is influenced by Romani and Balkan folk,Jazz Manouche, swing, funk, blues, and French musette. The band is an acousticpowerhouse of two guitars and upright bass that has thrilled a wide variety ofaudiences from Jazz festivals to concert halls and rock clubs since their first CD wasreleased in 2014. Sami Arefin and Michael Joseph Harris trade dazzling leads andharmonize together on rich gypsy-inspired melodies. The dynamic Eddie Hrybyk onupright bass holds down the steady swinging pulse and brings his passion forimprovisation to the group. The same three musicians also serve as the core trio ofHot Club of Baltimore, a band specializing in Hot Jazz from the 30's and 40's in thestyle of Django Reinhardt.

Ultrafaux has been featured on WPFW, WTMD, WDVX, CBS News, in The BaltimoreSun, and Baltimore Style Magazine, to name a few. They have performed at theJohn F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in D.C., Charm City Django JazzFestival, The French Embassy, twice on Knoxville’s Blue Plate Special, and were afeatured act for the IMT Folk Series.

featured act for the IMT Folk Series.

Ultrafaux will be featured at Django By The Sea in Maine October 8, 2016 withRhythm Future Quartet, and at the Midwest Gypsy Swing Festival in WisconsinSeptember 10, 2016. Their song “Latcho Dromo” was chosen by acclaimedproducer Jon Larsen to be featured on Django Festival #9, an annual compilation ofthe best gypsy jazz music worldwide released by Hot Club Records in 2015, andtheir video “Ultrafaux & Hot Club of Baltimore,” produced by Michael Joseph Harrishas gained a wide audience with close to 50,000 views.

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Jaerv $15.00 Thursday 9/08 7:30 pm Buy Tickets

Direct from Sweden! Award-winning Swedish Quintet play heartfelt Folk Musicwith Jazz and Pop Influences live at Nighttown!

On Nighttown's intimate Secret Garden patio!

The award-winning Swedish quintet Jaerv, present an extroverted, vigorous andheartfelt folk music with influences from both jazz and pop music. Together, the fivemembers have created a homogeneous, vivid sound which has established Jaerv onthe folk music scene as well as in many other forums. Rooted in several differentmusical traditions, Jaerv offers a varied stage performance where vocal, five-voicedtunes blend in with energetic dances and free improvisations. Jaerv has doneseveral tours in the U.S., played live at BBC Scotland and performed twice at thebiggest folk festival in northern Europe, Celtic Connections in Glasgow. In February2009 they released their first studio album, “Inrikes” and in May 2014 they releasedtheir second and critically acclaimed album, "Vol 2".

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Richard Smith & Pete Cavano $15.00 Thursday 9/08 8:00 pm Buy Tickets

From Nashville! Fingerstyle Guitar Master lights up the Nighttown stage! Special Guest opening act North Coast Guitarist Pete Cavano.

Richard Smith started playing the guitar at age 5 and has never looked back.Focusing early on with the fingerstyle guitar of Chet Atkins and Jerry Reed, hebegan transcribing classical music, Jazz, the gypsy style of Django Reinhardt,bluegrass, ragtime and the blues to Sousa marches. Now a seasoned performer inhis forties with thousands of performances worldwide to his credit, Richard hasbecome renowned worldwide for his mastery of instrument and for his knock-outentertaining shows.

Career Achievements

1999 AFG Golden Thumbpick Award 2001 National Fingerstyle Guitar Champion 2008 Thumbpicker of the Year 2009 National Thumbpickers Hall of Fame Induction

Pete Cavano

It has been an honor and privilege to perform withartists as diverse as the late Robert Lockwood Jr., andlocal legends Anne E. Dechant, Wallace Coleman, Mr.Stress, and Colin Dussault, to name just a few.

In addition to my local work, I have been an annualperformer at the Chet Atkins Appreciation SocietyConvention held in Nashville. This is a showcase ofthe best solo guitarists from around the world and Iam humbled to be in their ranks.

Though I will continue to “sit in” with notable localbands, for the last 20 years I have concentrated onsolo guitar. Covering everything from Bach to theBeatles, I have developed a broad repertoire which Ican adapt to any audience.

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Click here for an article on Pete Cavano from The Plain Dealer written by MichaelHeaton

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Forecast$15.00 Friday 9/09 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

North Coast's Premier Contemporary Jazz Group back on stageat Nighttown!Featuring: Lem Adams-vibes, Gary Stevenson-bass, AlphonsoMcDuffie-keyboards, Riley Richards-sax, & Gene Butler-drums.

McDuffie-keyboards, Riley Richards-sax, & Gene Butler-drums.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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Gretje Angell & Dori Amarilio West Coast Duo$10.00 Saturday 9/10 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

From Los Angeles! Vocal-Guitar Duo play Jazz Standards, Bossa Nova, andMore live at Nighttown!

On Nighttown's intimate Secret Garden patio! Limited seats available

Bringing a touch of artistic elegance to music, Dori and Gretje tap in to the swingin’fun of The Great American Songbook, complimented by beautiful Bossa Novagrooves. Charming, intimate, and exciting, they create magic on stage as Gretjechannels the influence of jazz legends Anita O’Day, Carmen McRae, & EllaFitzgerald with her own sweet style.

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Rhythm Future Quartet & Hot Djang$20.00 Sunday 9/11 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

International Gypsy Jazz Quartet makes Cleveland Debut at Nighttown!Featuring: Jason Anick-violin, Oli Soikkeli-lead guitar ( From Finland), MaxO'Rourke-guitar, Greg Loughman-acoustic bass.

Special Guest Opening Act North Coast's own Hot Djang featuring: Reed Simon-violin, Kevin Richards-guitar, Brad Smedley-guitar, Eric Seddon-clarinet, & BryanThomas-acoustic bass.

“Rhythm Future Quartet breaks new ground for Gypsy jazz.” –The Boston Globe

“Jason Anick is a rising star in the world of jazz violin.” –Downbeat Magazine

When four young jazz virtuosos decided to join forces, the Rhythm Future Quartetwas born. Named after a Django Reinhardt tune, the Rhythm Future Quartetperforms dynamic and fiery arrangements of Gypsy jazz standards and originalcompositions that draw from rhythms heard around the world.

The quartet features Jason Anick on violin, Olli Soikkeli and Max O’Rourke onguitars, and Greg Loughman on bass. Over the years they have individually beenperforming alongside notable musicians like John Jorgenson, Frank Vignola, TommyEmmanuel, Bucky Pizzarelli, Andreas Öberg and Howard Alden and have finallyjoined forces to form this special group.

Hot Djang! is an acoustic jazz quintet featuringviolin, clarinet, acoustic guitars and upright bass. Their inspiration comes from the style of jazz madepopular in Paris during the 1930’s known as “GypsyJazz”. In addition, they play jazz and swing standardsfrom the American Songbook.

Reed Simon (violin) has worked with many ofCleveland's top jazz musicians and national artists including guitarist Tony Mattolla,vibraphonist Gary Burton and as a special guest on a Duke Ellington program atSeverance Hall.

Eric Seddon (clarinet) has performed with Grammy winners Doc Severinsen, TheMoody Blues, the Emerson String Quartet, Steve Allen, and Mark O’Connor. Hissolos engage the history of jazz clarinet from New Orleans roots to subtle swing tomodern complexity.

Kevin Richards (guitar) is highly regarded in the local roots music scene and hasshared stages with MacMartin, John Hammond, Jorma Kaukonen, Howard Armstrong, and local blueslegend Robert Lockwood Jr

Brad Smedley (guitar) is the heartbeat of the band. He has studied under several ofthe best jazz guitaristsof this genre including Frank Vignola, Gonzolo Begara, and Robin Nolan.

Bryan Thomas (contrabass) has numerous performance credits including TerryGibbs, Junior Mance, Vic Damone, Russell Malone and locally with The ClevelandJazz Orchestra, and Ernie Krivda.

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Alex Skolnick Trio$20.00 Monday 9/12 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

World Class Guitarist back on Nighttown Stage! Featuring: Alex Skolnick-guitar,Nathan Peck-bass, & Matt Zebroski-drums.

Skolnick's revved-up trio stunningly reconfigures tunes by rock icons into jazz-based, guitar trio fare."****1/2- Downbeat

"Yes, here a former metalhead is reborn as a heady jazz guitarist in the Metheny-Scofield mold."- Jazziz "Sounds like the longhaired and tatooed stepchild of Joe Pass."- Village Voice Formerly the guitarist for the West coast based speed metal band Testament, AlexSkolnick was already playing arenas when he was just 16 years old. He recordedand toured with Testament for 5 years. An ambitious guitarist, Skolnick discoveredjazz guitar while watching a Miles Davis video late at night in a hotel room. Alwayssearching for new creative vistas, Skolnick found a new spark and creative freedomin jazz guitar. Soon he was soaking up the work of John Scofield, Mike Stern, JohnMcLaughlin, Chick Corea, and Herbie Hancock. Eventually he moved to New YorkCity, enrolled in the New School's jazz program, and now plays jazz most of thetime. He does some rock work still notably as the featured guitarist in theTransiberian Orchestra.

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Russell Malone Quartet $25.00 Tuesday 9/13 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

World Class NYC Guitarist and High Note Recording Artist leads Quartet atNighttown!

Featuring: Russell Malone-guitar, Dreen Ivey-piano, Glenn Holmes-acoustic bass,& Reggie Jackson-drums.

Malone first began playing guitar around age four on a toy instrument, quicklygraduating to the real thing. Largely self-taught, he initially drew inspirationlistening to the recordings of gospel and blues artists including the DixieHummingbirds and B.B. King. However, after seeing George Benson perform withBenny Goodman on a television show, Malone was hooked on jazz and beganintently studying albums by legendary guitarists like Charlie Christian and WesMontgomery.

By his twenties, Malone was an accomplished performer, and in 1988 joinedorganist Jimmy Smith's band. Soon after, he also became a member of HarryConnick, Jr.'s big band, appearing on Connick's 1991 effort, Blue Light, Red Light.With his growing reputation as a sideman, Malone next caught the attention ofpianist/vocalist Diana Krall, with whom he would work throughout much of the '90sand 2000s. Also during this period, Malone appeared with a bevy of name artistsincluding Branford Marsalis, Benny Green, Terell Stafford, Ray Brown, and others.

As a solo artist, Malone made his debut with 1992's Russell Malone, followed a yearlater by Black Butterfly. In 1999, he released Sweet Georgia Peach, which featureda guest appearance from pianist Kenny Barron. Malone kicked off the 2000s withseveral albums on Verve, including 2000's Look Who's Here and 2001's orchestraljazz-themed Heartstrings. He then moved to Maxjazz for 2004's Playground,featuring a guest appearance from saxophonist Gary Bartz, followed by 2010'sTriple Play.

Over the next several years, Malone appeared on albums by Wynton Marsalis,Christian McBride, and Ron Carter, as well as Krall bandmate bassist Ben Wolfe. In2015, he returned to solo work with the eclectic small-group album Love LooksGood on You, followed in 2016 by "All About Melody", both on HighNote.

On "All About Melody", Malone homed in on strong melodies. "I prefer to play songsthat stick in my head, and in the listener's head" paired with harmonic schemes thatmight prompt imaginative improvisations. And indeed, each of the pieces Maloneincluded on this session meets the bill. And they have one additional virtue: theyare played by Russell's working band of Rick Germanson, Luke Sellick and WillieJones III. Together they are able to selflessly convey the essence of these melodies

Jones III. Together they are able to selflessly convey the essence of these melodiesand prove, to paraphrase Beethoven, "what comes from the heart, goes to theheart."

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Jake Boland$20.00 Wednesday 9/14 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Celebrate Half Way to St. Patrick's Day with vocalist and storyteller JakeBoland!

Memories and history of our Irish heritage in song. traditional Irish songs and somefolk and non-Irish songs. plus choruses for those who would like to sing-a-long.

Tad Robinson$15.00 Thursday 9/15 8:00 pm Buy Tickets

Dynamic Bluesman from Indianapolis back on Nighttown's stage!

Tad Robinson is the modern voice of Soul Blues.

From his Manhattan roots and his Indiana and Chicago musical upbringing, Tad hascaught theattention of the music world with his seven Blues Music Award nominations (theGrammys of blues music) and his many recordings, including the song “Rained AllNight” which was nominated for Blues Song of the Year at the 2011 Blues MusicAwards.

He’s a veteran of countless national and international tours, including many of themost important international blues festivals. With harmonica chops schooled by Bigand Little Walter, Sonny Boy I and II, Junior Wells, James Cotton, among many, andvocals that compare to Otis Redding, Syl Johnson, Al Green, Teddy Pendergrass,Tad ranks as one of the most unique and talented members of the internationalblues and soul communities.

“Robinson places near the top of the list of the finest living singers of soul blues.”– DOWNBEAT MAGAZINE

– DOWNBEAT MAGAZINE

“A velvet voiced collection of cool.”– METROMIX INDY

“Robinson sings with a range and smoothness of delivery that are exquisitelyevocative.”– MOJO MAGAZINE

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Jose James$25.00 Wednesday 9/21 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Cutting edge Vocalist and Blue Note Recording Artist with his NYC Group live onstage at Nighttown. Presented in Co-Operation with Tri-C JazzFest.

Singer-songwriter Jose James has always been of the quest for new musicalhorizons; constantly evolving and blurring the lines between genres in the process. While keeping his trademark soulful baritone at the forefront, Jose weaveselements of indie rock, folk, funk, blues, hip hop and R&B into an experiencejourneying from desire to introspection and spiritual epiphany.

Since the beginning, Minneapolis native José James has always drawn fromdisparate musical influences. “Growing up, it seemed like there was a newgroundbreaking album coming out every month. It was such an exciting time to bea fan of music. I can remember waiting for 10,000 Maniacs or Ice Cube to come outwith a new album. That really stoked my creativity.”

José set his sights on New York City – the ultimate metropolitan utopia where ironsharpens iron in various disciplines – and entered the New School for Jazz andContemporary Music in New York City. Conspiring with classmates and flourishingunder the tutelage of jazz luminaries, he found himself in a rich fabric of diversemusical contemporaries. He remembers, “I just started putting all this stufftogether. For me, it was never about whether it was jazz or hip-hop. It was all aboutcreative people who just had different sounds.”

An EP of José’s first recordings ended up in the hands of influential BBC Radio discjockey Gilles Peterson. Thoroughly impressed, Peterson enlisted José to join theroster of his label Brownswood Recordings and released his 2008 debut TheDreamer – a captivating mixture of jazz tradition and modern flair – and 2010’sforward-thinking opus Blackmagic – a bold foray beyond tradition, synthesizing hisjazz sensibilities with an ardent hip-hop moxie at the hands of beatsmiths like theesteemed Flying Lotus. Blackmagic successfully broadened his reach beyond jazz,garnering high praise from respected media outlets traditionally reserved for hip-hop and soul such as Okayplayer and Wax Poetics.

After extensive touring and experimentation with new ideas, James joined the BlueNote roster in 2013 when he released his breakout album No Beginning No End towide acclaim. With its irrepressible lead single “Trouble,” the album release foundJosé making national TV appearances on Conan, Late Show With David Letterman,and Tonight Show With Jay Leno.

The New York Times praised his “cool and confident” album, adding that it “soundslike the result of the black-pop continuum, jazz and soul and hip-hop and R&B, slow-cooked for more than 50 years.” NPR Music raved that “James makes utterlycontemporary music,” noting that he “skirts categories with ease, fitting in withcurrent R&B innovators like Frank Ocean or Miguel, yet maintaining a strongawareness of a lineage that stretches from Ray Charles to Marvin Gaye to LouRawls to Maxwell.”

José’s new album Yesterday I Had The Blues: The Music of Billie Holiday is a tributeto the legendary singer in honor of Holiday’s 100th birthday. James celebrates the

to the legendary singer in honor of Holiday’s 100th birthday. James celebrates thewoman he refers to as his “musical mother” with this stunning set of 9 songs writtenor popularized by Holiday.

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Diego Figueiredo$20.00 Thursday 9/22 8:00 pm Buy Tickets

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

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-do) is considered one of the most talentedguitar players in the world today. He is the winner of several importantcompetitions including the Montreux Jazz Competition and the VISA Prize. Diego hasreleased over nineteen albums to date, three DVD’s, and several instructionalbooks. His music is a fusion between Jazz, Bossa Nova and Classical. Diego’s uniqueinterpretations, along with his phenomenal technique and emotion, has created anexplosion of adoring fans and concert goers. Diego has performed in over fortycountries 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 has playedand shared the stage with Hermeto Pascoal, Larry Coryell, Geraldo Azevedo,Sebastião Tapajós, Demônios da Garoa, Vanusa, Renato Borghetti, OsvaldoMontenegro, Jair Rodrigues, Elomar, Toquinho, Tunai, Paulinho da Viola, NandoCordel, Moraes Moreira, Fafá de Belém, Amelinha, Los Hermanos, Zeca 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.

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

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Heights Music Hop Presents Sammy DeLeon Latin JazzSextet$40.00 Friday 9/23 9:00 pm Tickets available through FutureHeights

Benefit for FutureHeights and the Heights Music Hop featuring North Coast'sleading Latin Jazz Group.

Featuring: Sammy DeLeon-timbales & vocals, Jackie Warren-piano, Nelson Orta-percussion, Jose "Cheito" Hernandez-bass, Dick Ingersoll-sax, & Scott McKee-trumpet.

Sammy DeLeon a master timbales player has shared histalent far and wide. He has appeared in New York, Chicago, Miami, San Juan andpoints in between. He is the undisputed leader in latin music in the Ohio area. Formerly the musical director of Impacto Nuevo, Sammy has been leading his owngroup since 1996. Equally adept in latin jazz, salsa and merengue, Sammy and hisOrchestra make it hard for an audience to sit still. DeLeon has shared the stage withmany stars of latin jazz.

He opened up for the late Tito Puente several times in Cleveland and New York Cityand was a favorite of the late master. Sammy has collaborated with many of theleading latin musicians throughout the world. They include Humberto Ramirez,Tony Vega, El Gran Combo, and Tito Rojas. Latin music has enjoyed a great revivalin Northeast Ohio thanks to the leadership of Sammy DeLeon and his dynamicOrchestra.

Jackie Warren is one of the most in demand and prolific jazz artists working in theGreat Lakes region. On any given night she can be found playing solo, leading hertrio, or she may be heard as the featured soloist and arranger for Sammy DeLeon'sSalsa and Latin-Jazz ensemble.

Jackie is also a professor of music at Tri-C and has several private students. Jackiegets calls constantly from vocalists who want her to back them, and she isfrequently called on to guest with national artists. In the past few years Jackie hasperformed with David "Fathead" Newman, Bobby Watson, Jane Bunnett, and GeraldWilson. Her arrangements can be heard on Sammy DeLeon's new CD, and recentlyshe recorded a session in collaboration with the legendary producer TommyLiPuma.

Fareed Haque & Funk Brothers$20.00 Saturday 9/24 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

From Chicago! Guitarist Extraordinaire and his Funk Brothers Band! Playingoriginal music, & repertoire from Eddie Harris, Garaj Mahal, Radiohead, PinkFloyd, & new Soul Jazz!

Featuring: Fareed Haque-Guitar & Leader, Greg Fundis-Drums, Alex Austin-Bass,& Kevin Kozol-KeyboardsSpecial Guest Opening Act: CuDa, KrishNa, & CuDa.Featuring: Tony Cuda-bass, Krishna B.-drums, Chris Cuda-guitar.

Monika Herzig Sexet$20.00 Sunday 9/25 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Powerful International All Women Sextet lead by Master Pianist and Professorof Music at Indiana University, Monika Herzig.

Featuring: Monika Herzig-piano & leader, Leni Stern-guitar, Jamie Baum-flute,Reut Regev-trombone, Jennifer Vincent-bass, & Arianna Fanning-drums.

2016 Presidential Debate Party w/BW Musical Theater$10.00 Monday 9/26 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Pre-Debate Show at 7:00 p.m.; Debate at 9:00 p.m.Featuring: The Baldwin Wallace Musical Theater Department, The Debatables –A Non-Partisan Trio, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. Followed by the debateon the Nighttown stage via large screen TV.

As set long-ago by the U.S. Presidential Debate Commission, the first officialpresidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump will take place onMonday, September 26. The two candidates will be on the Nighttown stage via

Monday, September 26. The two candidates will be on the Nighttown stage vialarge screen TV’s for that much-anticipated debate, beginning at 9:00 pm.

But before that exercise in democracy (or that train wreck, depending on your pointof view), we’re going to start the festivities at 7 pm with a trivia contest, followed bythose singing political satirists, The Debatables – A Non-Partisan Trio. After that,we’ll be entertained by the Baldwin Wallace Musical Theater Department. Justbefore the debate begins, we’ll have a rousing audience sing-along featuring someof your favorite patriotic songs.

The Baldwin Wallace Musical Theater Department

Director Vicky Bussert brings to the Nighttown stage students from the second-bestmusical theater program in the country for a program of political showstoppingshowtunes that include America (West Side Story), Fugue for Tin Horns (Guys &Dolls), Make Them Hear You (Ragtime), The Gun Song (from Sondheim’s Assassins)– and a song from this season’s biggest hit on Broadway, Hamilton, all to the pianoaccompaniment of Dave Pepin, music director for the Baldwin Wallace program. Dave and the BW students will then lead us as we all sing This Land is Your Land,You’re a Grand Old Flag and Simon and Garfunkle’s America, plus other favorites,before we break for the presidential debate.

The Debatables – A Non-Partisan Trio, Presented by The Cleveland CabaretProject

Fresh off their recent Nighttown success with 2016: A Political Race ODDyssey, TheDebatables will offend and entertain both parties with politically incorrect musicalsatire. The trio includes Rob Gibb, Tina D. Stump and Lora Workman.

Loren & Mark$20.00 Thursday 9/29 8:00 pm Buy Tickets

International Guitar Duo & associates of Tommy Emmanuel, Loren Barrigar(Syracuse, NY) & Mark Mazengarb (New Zealand).

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

Loren and Mark first met in 2005 when they spent a few days working with the greatTommy Emmanuel at Jorma Kaukonen’s Fur Peace Ranch guitar camp. Mark was acollege kid, just completing his degree in classical guitar at the University of NorthCarolina; Loren was already a seasoned performer, but it was his first serious lookat acoustic guitar. After the workshop, Mark visited Loren and they spent some timepicking guitar – and picking each other’s brains.

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

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

Their music is influenced by Bluegrass, Jazz and Western; their style of guitarplaying is largely built upon the thumb-picking techniques pioneered by guitar

playing is largely built upon the thumb-picking techniques pioneered by guitargreats Merle Travis, Chet Atkins and Jerry Reed, and their songs feature Lorenssuperb vocals and some beautiful harmonies from Mark.

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

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

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Julien Labro Quartet$20.00 Friday 9/30 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

From France/NYC/Detroit! Master of the Accordion from the Hot Club of Detroitleads exciting new Quartet live at Nighttown!

Featuring: Julien Labro-accordion, Jon Dixon-piano, Jordan Schug-acoustic bass,Jesse Kramer-drums.

Boundary breaking and eclectic, the Julien Labro Quartet escapes easyclassification with its unique musical language and blend of improvisation andartistry that draws from each individual musician’s diverse background and musicalroots. Inspired by music from around the world and across a myriad of genres,spanning jazz, classical, world and even folk music, the JLQ have crafted arefreshingly genre-bending, multilayered contemporary voice, rich with harmony,rhythm, and spontaneity that sets them indescribably apart.

Under the direction of world renown accordionist/bandoneónist Julien Labro, thequartet masterfully weaves together a diverse range of musical traditions whilenever forgetting that music is meant to be enjoyed.

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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

Thursday, August 25 Moises Borges 8 PM $10.Brazilian Singer and Guitarist plays Bossa Nova, Samba, & more in a Special Solo Show.

Sunday, Aug, 28 Doris Long w/Joe Hunter Trio + 1 7 PM $15.Cleveland Vocalist extraordinaire back on the stage at Nighttown!Featuring: Doris Long-vocals, Joe Hunter-piano, Dallas Coffey-acoustic bass, Val Kent-drums, &Special Guest Al Fuller-sax.

Thursday, September 1 Leah Natale 8 PM $10.Dynamic Jazz Vocalist and Cleveland Native now based in Seattle back for hometown gig atNighttown!

Friday, September 2 Hubb's Groove - Tribute to George Duke 8:30 PM $20.North Coast Drummer leads All-Star Contemporary Jazz Group in a Tribute to Keyboard LegendGeorge Duke:Featuring: Robert Hubbard-drums, Alphonso McDuffie-keyboards, Cliff Barnes-piano & keyboards,Dan Wilson-guitar, Riley Richard-sax, & Dave Hart-bass.

Wednesday, September 7 Ultra Faux 7 PM $15.AKA "Hot Club of Baltimore". Django Inspired Original Gypsy Jazz Group from Baltimore make theirCleveland debut at Nighttown!Featuring: Michael Joseph Harris-guitar & composer, Sami Arefin-guitar, & Eddie Hrybyk-acousticbass.

Thursday, September 8 Richard Smith & Pete Cavano 8 PM $15.From Nashville! Fingerstyle Guitar Master lights up the Nighttown stage! Special Guest opening actNorth Coast Guitarist Pete Cavano.

Friday, September 9 Forecast 8:30 PM $15.North Coast's leading Contemporary Jazz Group Live at Nighttown!Featuring: Lem Adams-vibes, Gary Stevenson-electic bass, Alphonso McDuffie-keyboards, RileyRichards-sax, & Gene Butler-drums.

Sunday, September 11 Rhythm Future Quartet & Hot Djang 7 PM $20.International Gypsy Jazz Quartet makes Cleveland Debut at Nighttown!Featuring: Jason Anick-violin, Oli Soikkeli-lead guitar ( From Finland), Max O'Rourke-guitar, GregLoughman-acoustic bass.Special Guest Opening Act North Coast's own Hot Djang featuring: Reed Simon-violin, KevinRichards-guitar, Brad Smedley-guitar, Eric Seddon-clarinet, & Bryan Thomas-acoustic bass.

Monday, September 12 Alex Skolnick Trio 7 PM $20.World Class Guitarist back on Nighttown Stage! Featuring: Alex Skolnick-guitar, Nathan Peck-bass, &Matt Zebroski-drums.

Tuesday, September 13 Russell Malone Quartet 7 PM $25.World Class NYC Guitarist and High Note Recording Artist leads Quartet at Nighttown!Featuring: Russell Malone-guitar, Dreen Ivey-piano, Glenn Holmes-acoustic bass, & Reggie Jackson-drums.

Wednesday, September 14 Jake Boland 7 PM $20.Celebrate Half Way to St. Patrick's Day with vocalist and storyteller Jake Boland!

Thursday, September 15 Tad Robinson 8 PM $15.Dynamic Bluesman from Indianapolis back on Nighttown's stage!

Wednesday, September 21 Jose James 7 PM $20.Cutting edge Vocalist and Blue Note Recording Artist with his NYC Group live on stage at Nighttown. Presented in Co-Operation with Tri-C JazzFest.

Thursday, September 22 Diego Figueiredo 8 PM $20.From Sao Paolo, Brazil. Virtuoso Guitarist back by Popular Demand!

Friday, September 23 Hts. Music Hop Presents Sammy DeLeon Latin Jazz Sextet 9PM $40.Benefit for Heights Music Hop Featuring North Coasts leading Latin Jazz Group.Featuring: Sammy DeLeon-timbales & vocals, Jackie Warren-piano, Nelson Orta-percussion, Jose"Cheito" Hernandez-bass, Dick Ingersoll-sax, & Scott McKee-trumpet.

Saturday, Sept. 24 Fareed Haque & Funk Brothers 8:30 PM $20.From Chicago! Guitarist Extraordinaire and his Funk Brothers Band! Playing original music, &repertoire from Eddie Harris, Garaj Mahal, Radiohead, Pink Floyd, & new Soul Jazz! Featuring: FareedHaque-Guitar & Leader, Greg Fundis-Drums, Alex Austin-Bass, & Kevin Kozol-KeyboardsSpecial Guest Opening Act: CuDa, KrishNa, & CuDa.Featuring: Tony Cuda-bass, Krishna B.-drums, Chris Cuda-guitar.

Sunday, Sept. 25 Monika Herzig Sexet 7 PM $20.Powerful International All Women Sextet lead by Master Pianist and Professor of Music at IndianaUniversity, Monika Herzig.Featuring: Monika Herzig-piano & leader, Leni Stern-guitar, Jamie Baum-flute, Reut Regev-trombone,Jennifer Vincent-bass, & Arianna Fanning-drums.

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Monday September 26 2016 Presidential Debate Party w/BW Musical Theater 7PM $10Pre-Debate Show at 7:00 p.m.; Debate at 9:00 p.m.Featuring: The Baldwin Wallace Musical Theater Department, The Debatables – A Non-Partisan Trio,Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. Followed by the debate on the Nighttown stage via large screenTV.

Thursday, September 29 Loren & Mark 8 PM $20.International Guitar Duo & associates of Tommy Emmanuel, Loren Barrigar (Syracuse, NY) & MarkMazengarb (New Zealand) live at Nighttown!.

Friday, September 30 Julien Labro Quartet 8:30 PM $20.From France/NYC/Detroit! Master of the Accordion from the Hot Club of Detroit leads Quartet live atNighttown!Featuring: Julien Labro-accordion, Jon Dixon-piano, Jordan Schug-acoustic bass, Jesse Kramer-drums.

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