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*B3 ORGAN ALERT* Brian Charette Trio featuring Dan Wilson Tuesday, May 21 7 PM $10. (Student discount 1/2 off with ID) NYC based and Grammy Nominated Hammond B-3 Master leads Trio featuring Rising Cleveland Guitarist Dan Wilson, & Jordan Young-drums. Steeplechase Recording Artist. Grammy
nominated, Hammond organist, Brian
Charette has established himself as a
leading voice in modern jazz. He has
worked with many notable artists such
as Joni Mitchell, Chaka Khan, Lou
Donaldson, and countless others. Since
moving to New York in 1995 from his
native Meriden, Connecticut, Charette
has become an integral part of the New
York City jazz scene.Brian is a SteepleChase recording artist, and has just released his third recording for them, "Music for Organ Sextette". He also just finished a solo organ recording that will be out in January 2013. Brian performs regularly all over the world. This year, Brian has been playing very successful engagements in NYC, LA, Spain, Indonesia, Czech Republic, and Germany. Brian writes master classes regularly for Keyboard Magazine, and has recently become a Nord endorsed artist. In June, Downbeat Magazine gave "Music for Organ Sextette" 3 1/2 stars and listed Brian as a "Rising Star" in the 2012 Critics Poll. As a sideman, Brian records with many popular jazz artists; most recently with Tony Desare, Bucky Pizzarelli, Mike DiRubbo and Vic Juris. Mr. Charette is also featured prominently on two new Mel Bay instructional DVDs by Rodney Jones and Sheryl Bailey. Bill Milkowski of Jazz Times has called Brian "one of the best of the new breed of B3 Players". Keyboard Magazine's Carl Lumma said "if you care a whit about the future of music you owe this album a listen". Edward Blanco of Ejazzreview calls Charette's playing "Dazzling" and "Virtuosic" Don't miss the Nighttown debut of Brian Charrette on the Hammond B3 organ on Tuesday May 21st. "It's Only Rock 'n' Roll: a tribute to the Rolling Stones" Wednesday May 22 6PM $75 (dinner and show) ![]() On Wednesday, May 22, 2013, ROAM presents the fifth in its series of evenings dedicated to raising funds to serve inner city students with roots music education. This year’s tribute is to the music of the Rolling Stones. The dinner begins at 6:00 p.m.; the show starts at 7:00 p.m. The fun-filled evening begins with a delicious Nighttown dinner, cash bar, 50-50 cash raffle and hours of musical performances. An all-star band of five veterans from various popular Cleveland-area bands, led by Jim Tique, will play the music of the Rolling Stones. Seating is limited, so please reserve your tickets soon. Dinner and show tickets are $75. Advanced reservations can be placed by calling ROAM at 216-321-9353, or by email at mail@rootsofamericanmusic.org. Thanks to Tyler-Stone Group, all proceeds will benefit Roots of American Music. ROAM was established in 1999 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit music education organization to serve residents of Northeast Ohio. ROAM teaching artists provide arts – integrated programs, helping students achieve academic goals using traditional American music such as blues, country, bluegrass, folk, jazz and gospel. ROAM students receive a textbook-free, lively and engaging music education that draws on American music heritage while adhering to State of Ohio benchmarks in math, literacy, social studies, and the arts. Students sing and play music, create musical instruments, and write their own songs, creating memorable learning experiences that are engaging and enlightening. *JUST ADDED* Donald Malloy Clear Water Thursday, May 23 7 PM $15. (Student discount $10 with ID) Donald
Malloy and Kush Abadey- Clear Water
"Secrets" Donald
Malloy and Kush Abadey"Clear Water"-
ShrineDynamic Trumpeter and Cleveland Native now living in NYC brings his new project Clear Water with drummer Kush Abadey. With additional special guests TBA. Donald Malloy’s
eclectic approach to music is one best
described as unique. Raised in an
environment where music was as much a
part of life as breathing, Donald
developed his musical identity like a
child goes through his adolescent
years. Growing up in the Ifa
tradition, Donald’s first musical
experience was with traditional
“African Praise Music” playing the
drums and singing. Later he learned to
play the trumpet through the Cleveland
Hts. School system and quickly
gravitated toward jazz. By the age of
18 Donald had performed with Terence
Blanchard, John Clayton, Jeff Clayton,
Bobby Watson, and Winard Harper. After
graduating Cleveland Hts. High and
Cuyahoga Community College
simultaneously, Donald was awarded a
scholarship at the esteemed Oberlin
Conservatory. There he studied with
jazz greats like Marcus Belgrave,
Billy Hart, and Gary Bartz.While pursuing his studies Donald continued to demonstrate his musical talents. He performed with such greats such as, Gerald Wilson, Billy Hart, Marcus Belgrave, Jimmy Heath, Eric Lewis, Frank Foster, Roscoe Mitchell, Donald Byrd and the Jazz Heritage Orchestra to name a few. It was at this time that Donald became aware of his gift for composition. He was commissioned to compose the piece Stark Winters for the independent film Man Cry. He also composed a four movement suite for the Jazz Heritage Orchestra entitled Spirit of New Orleans. Upon graduating from Oberlin, Donald furthered his education as a graduate student at Rutgers University. There he was mentored by, the legendary William Fielder. Since his move to New York City, Donald has had the honor of performing with such greats as Geri Allen, Victor Lewis, Frank Lacey, Michele Rosewoman, Cecil Brooks III, Mike Mossman, The Drifters, Eddie Palmieri, Conrad Herwig, and Frank Sinatra Jr. Donald, also will be in the new film by producer Michael Hausman (The Firm, Broke Back Mountain, Amadeus) called Downtown Express where his song Juanita from his new album The Mothers will be heard. In March of 2009, Donald released his debut album Spiritualtiy with his cutting edge band SIGHT. Here, he has revisited his spiritual roots, combining the music for the Orisha (African deities of the Yoruba people) and jazz. Each song on the album embodies different aspects of the Spirit, be it love, femininity, masculinity, aggression, destiny or wisdom. These energies represent different aspects of God, and through this music, the creator is praised. SIGHT has now recorded their second album that will be released in March 2011 called, The Mothers. *JUST ANNOUNCED* Sammy DeLeon/Jackie Warren Latin Jazz Sextet Friday, May 24 8:30 PM $10. (Student discount 1/2 off with ID) Sammy_DeLeoon's_"Contigo_Y_Sin_Ti"
(mp3 sample) Sammy_DeLeon's_"Amor_Sin_Limite"
(mp3 sample)Great Lakes Leading Latin Jazz Group! Featuring: Sammy DeLeon-timabales and vocals, Jackie Warren-piano, Nelson Orta-percussion, Elmer Orocho-bass, Joe Miller-trumpet, & Dick Ingersoll-sax. Sammy DeLeon
a master timbales player has
shared his talent far and
wide. He has appeared in
New York, Chicago, Miami, San
Juan and points 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 own group
since 1996. Equally adept in
latin jazz, salsa and
merengue, Sammy and his
Orchestra make it hard for an
audience to sit still. DeLeon
has shared the stage with many
stars of latin jazz.He opened up for the late Tito Puente several times in Cleveland and New York City and was a favorite of the late master. Sammy has collaborated with many of the leading latin musicians throughout the world. They include Humberto Ramirez, Tony Vega, El Gran Combo, and Tito Rojas. Latin music has enjoyed a great revival in Northeast Ohio thanks to the leadership of Sammy DeLeon and his dynamic Orchestra. Jackie
Warren is one of the
most in demand and prolific
jazz artists working in the
Great Lakes region. On any
given night she can be found
playing solo, leading her
trio, or she may be heard as
the featured soloist and
arranger for Sammy DeLeon's
Salsa and Latin-Jazz ensemble.Jackie is also a professor of music at Tri-C and has several private students. Jackie gets calls constantly from vocalists who want her to back them, and she is frequently called on to guest with national artists. In the past few years Jackie has performed with David "Fathead" Newman, Bobby Watson, Jane Bunnett, and Gerald Wilson. Her arrangements can be heard on Sammy DeLeon's new CD, and recently she recorded a session in collaboration with the legendary producer Tommy LiPuma. Don't miss Sammy DeLeon and Jackie Warren as they lead their HOT All-Star Latin Jazz Sextet live at Nighttown on Friday May 24th. *JUST ANNOUNCED* Euclid HS Big Band Tuesday, May 28 7 PM $5. ![]() Next generation of Jazz Musicians live on the Nighttown stage! Led by director Diane Tizzano. *JUST ANNOUNCED* Tom Knific Quartet Saturday, June 1 8:30 PM $10. (Student discount 1/2 off with ID) Bass Master & Professor from WMU, and Cleveland Native in CD release party. Featuring: Andrew Rathbun-saxophone, Gene Knific-piano, and Keith Hall-drums. The Tom
Knific Quartet celebrates the
release of Knific’s CD The Muse, on
Cleveland’s own Azica Records. A
Cleveland native, Knific, has
gone on to perform on tour and record
with many of the great jazz and
classical artists of our time
including Dave Brubeck, Fred Hersch,
Randy Brecker, Edward Simon, Toots
Thielemans, Andre Watts, Pepe Romero,
and many more. Tom is Director of Jazz
Studies of the award winning Jazz
Studies program at Western Michigan
University.The TKQ includes saxophonist Andrew Rathbun, whose recordings Nate Chinen (JazzTimes, NY Times) has called “a successive series of revelations.” His 11 CD’s as a leader for Challenge, Fresh Sound and SteepleChase records with stalwarts like Jay Anderson, Bill Stewart, Billy Hart, Gary Versace, George Colligan, Luciana Souza, Ben Monder, Geroge Garzone, Kenny Wheeler, and many others, have always pushed critical boundaries. Pianist Gene Knific, Tom’s son, is a cutting edge player and composer with 4 Down Beat Awards credited in his young career. Gene’s music palette is remarkably diverse and has performed and/or recorded with Kevin Mahogany, Roseanne Vitro and rocker Steve Miller this year alone. Drummer Keith Hall, drummer for Curtis Stigers for over a decade, is a passionate performer who has also worked worldwide with the likes of Betty Carter, Sir Roland Hanna, David Kikoski, Wynton Marsalis, David Morgan, Michael Phillip Mossman, Mark Turner, Larry Goldings, John Pizzerelli, Steve Wilson, Joe Wilder, Claudio Roditi, Luciana Souza and Terrell Stafford. The Tom Knific Quartet is a joyful and exhilarating ensemble that draws on a world of influences, and highly interactive performances, which range from intimate moments with stirring melodic content, to groove oriented and spectacular contemporary virtuoso turns. Larry Porter Trio Sunday, June 2 7 PM $10. (Student discount 1/2 off with ID)
Larry
Porter's
"Polovtsian
Dances No.1"
Larry
Porter &
MC/MG QUARTET
- "Well You
Needn't"Dynamic pianist and Cleveland native now living in Berlin, Germany leads Trio at Nighttown! Featuring: Peter Dominguez-acoustic bass, & Glenn Davis-drums. Jazz
pianist Larry Porter, a
native of Cleveland, now
living in Berlin, Germany,
has had a rich and varied
career since attending the
Eastman School of Music,
and the Berklee School of
Music in the early
1970's. After a few
years working in New York
City in the mid 70's,
Porter moved overseas. He
has spent the majority of
his professional career in
Europe, where he has
toured extensively.
Besides his years in
Germany, where he now
lives, he has also lived
in Spain, and also spent
time in Asia, living in
Afghanistan, in the mid
70's, where he studied the
traditional music and
culture of that
country. As a
sideman, Larry Porter has
toured and recorded in
support of many jazz
legends including Chet
Baker, Art Farmer,
Mark Murphy, Archie Shepp,
Thad Jones, and many
others. Additionally
Larry Porter has recorded
several CD's as a leader
for Enja, and other
European based independent
jazz labels. He has
performed extensively in
the Duo, and Trio formats,
and has also worked in
every format from solo to
Big Bands. For this special appearance at Nighttown, Larry Porter will be working alongside two of Cleveland's finest jazz musicians. They are bassist Peter Dominguez, and drummer Glenn Davis. Both Dominguez and Davis are veterans of the Nighttown stage leading their own groups as well as backing big name guest artists. Additionally Dominguez is a professor in the jazz department of Oberlin College. *JUST ADDED* Denny Draher / Paul Peress Trio Tuesday, June 4 7 PM $10. (Student discount 1/2 off with ID)
PAUL
PERESS PROJECT MEDLEY -
Featuring Tom Scott & Phil
Perry
Danny
Draher and Paul Butterfield -
The Thrill is GoneGuitarist Danny Draher & Drummer Paul Peress from NYC co-lead All-Star Jazz & Blues Trio. Danny Draher Danny
Draher, New York Blues & Jazz
Society’s Best Artist Winner- is a
guitarist, singer, musical director,
consultant and producer. Born in
Indianapolis, he heard the
fascinating sounds of Wes
Montgomery, James Brown, Ray
Charles, and Elvis. He started
playing piano and bass at a young
age, then switched to the guitar and
soon moved to Chicago. By age
fourteen, Danny was performing at
parties with local bands and began
his professional life as a guitarist
with Otis Rush and Buddy Guy at the
Checkerboard Lounge. He recorded his
first album with the Bob Reidy Band
on Flying Fish Records at the
legendary Chess Studios. He left
Chicago and toured nationally with
many popular, ‘top 40′, rock, rhythm
and blues bands.He moved to New York City and soon became the guitarist, singer and bandleader of choice. Through his reputation, he and his band have been hired by the who’s who of the music industry. He has recorded and toured nationally and internationally with artists such as Dr. John, Etta James, Paul Butterfield and Allen Toussaint. He performed with Buster Poindexter, Bo Diddley and the Uptown Horns at the Palladium for the Democratic Convention party in New York City with President Clinton on sax. Danny played many jazz and blues festivals including “The Montreaux JazzFestival” and “The North Sea Jazz Festival”. He was the musical director for the 1992 Rhythm and Blues Foundation Awards. He and his band were also in the 1994 first annual VH-1 Awards with Bonnie Raitt. He was the producer for Cephas & Wiggin’s CD, Blues Men, on Chesky Records. He also worked with producer John Snyder as a session guitarist for Polygram and Verve Records and has appeared in several recent releases, including Lucky Peterson’s last two gold CD’s. This journeyman of multi-faceted talent and passion has mesmerized audiences internationally including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and Madison Square Garden. Danny also appeared on Delmark Records Fifty Year Anniversary Jazz and Blues Collection CD. Paul Peress Paul Peress
is a 2003 Grammy Nominee. His band,
Paul Peress Project, has performed in
over 20 countries, and at many major
festivals including Jamaica Jazz &
Blues, BET St. Lucia Jazz, Heineken
Jazz Festival, Lincoln Center Out of
Doors, Puerto Rico's Festival de Jazz
Latino... He has worked as a sideman
with Jimmy Heath, Guy Davis, Mary
Wilson (the supremes), Deniece
Williams, Tom Scott, Lew Soloff... He
has worked as Music Director/Drummer
with Brenda Russell, The B-52's, Moby,
Regina Belle, and many others... His
band has opened for Maroon 5, The
Commodores, John Legend... He is
equally adept at Jazz, Brazilian,
Cuban, Blues and contemporary musicDaryl Sherman Trio Wednesday, June 5 7 PM $20. (Student discount 1/2 off with ID) Darryl
Sherman's "Midnight Sun"
(mp3 sample) Darryl
Sherman's "Lazy Bones"
(mp3 sample) Darryl
Sherman and Wycliffe
Gordon Celebrating Johnny
MercerNYC based vocalist and pianist plays standards, Broadway tunes, and classics with All-Star Trio featuring Bob Fraser-guitar, & Dave Morgan-acoustic bass. Arbors Recording Artist. "Wit, panache, depth, nuance..one of the few genuine jazz-cabaret-singer-pianists of our era" - George Kanzler, Hot House "Signature jazz sound..delightful, swinging." - Stephen Holden, New York Times A sparkling
mainstay of Manhattan
nightlife, singer/pianist
Daryl Sherman is equally at
home in the world of jazz
and cabaret.
Internationally acclaimed
for a stellar 14-year run at
the Waldorf-Astoria , she
played Cole Porter’s
Steinway and has headlined
annual Porter Festivals in
his hometown - Peru,
Indiana. Her latest CD,
Mississippi Belle celebrates
Porter in a New Orleans
setting. Daryl’s been a favorite at the Algonquin Oak Room - touted “someone who fits the room like Derek Jeter fits the Yankees” (Village Voice) plus Feinstein's at the Regency, Rose Hall with Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, Dizzy's Coca Cola and 59E59 Theaters with Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks. From her arrival in New York ,with stints at Sinatra hang-outs like Jilly’s, Jimmy Weston’s, Eddie Condon’s, Michael’s Pub, Knickerbocker Iridium or Shanghai Jazz, there’s hardly a jazz joint, supper club or hotel Daryl has missed. Sherman’s many other recordings are in regular national rotation on Cable TV's Music Choice, Sirius/XM Radio, BBC Radio and JazzFM Berlin. Cited MAC “Best Major Recording” for her Johnny Mercer Centennial CD, a track was used in a Mercer documentary produced by Clint Eastwood. A frequent guest on Marian McPartland's NPR Piano Jazz, Sherman was also included on BBC tributes to Johnny Mercer and Artie Shaw. She’s been Artistic Director for the 92nd St Y’s prestigious Lyrics & Lyricists-- hosting, scripting and performing with an all-star jazz cast. Her (Arbors) tribute to Richard Rodgers, A Hundred Million Miracles received four stars in Downbeat, and Guess Who’s In Town in The New Yorker’s ‘10 Best of 2006’ When Artie Shaw formed a new band after his retirement, Sherman was his singer of choice, calling her "a first rate singer -musician". She appeared in 1983 with Shaw leading the band at the gala re-opening of Glen Island Casino and on other tour dates. Her recent appearance at an Artie Shaw centennial tribute concert was highly praised by the New York Times. Daryl Sherman has performed and recorded with notables: Bucky & John Pizzarelli, Jay Leonhart, Warren Vache,, Houston Person, Harry Allen,Wycliffe Gordon, Dick Hyman, Dave McKenna, Ruby Braff, Bob Dorough, Dan Barrett, Howard Alden, Gene Bertoncini, Ken Peplowski, Kenny Davern, Dick Sudhalter, John Bunch, Mike Renzi, Frank Tate,James Chirillo and Boots Maleson. Don't miss Daryl Sherman when she returns to Nighttown on Wednesday June 5th. Cyrille Aimée Thursday, June 6 8 PM $25. (Student discount $15 with ID) Cyrille
Aimée's
"Wanna
Be Starting Something" "Nuit
Blanche" - performed
on France's "Les
Talents Acoustic" Cyrille
Aimée's
"Fortunate
Son" Cyrille_Aimee's_"Good_Morning_Cowboy"
(mp3 sample)French Vocalist extraordinaire and her All-Star International guitar based sextet back at Nighttown by Popular Demand! Cyrille
Aimée’s (pronounced
Surreal M-A) unique blend
of French gypsy jazz and
Dominican rhythm and spice
combine to create an
unmistakably smooth and
driving vocal style.
Growing up with the French
Gypsies in Samois sur
Seine brought her into the
musical mentality that
produced such legends as
Django Reinhardt. In 2010
she was a finalist in the
Thelonious Monk
International Vocal
Competition,
and in 2012 Cyrille won
the Sarah Vaughn
Competition produced by
Larry Rosen of GRP
Records fame.While being trained at the conservatory of SUNY Purchase, Cyrille Aimée competed in the famous Montreux Jazz Festival Vocal Competition, where she was awarded first prize as well as the public prize. Cyrille currently resides in Brooklyn, and continues to make her reputation grow as one of the most talented and unique vocalists on the scene today performing in NYC clubs like Birdland, Dizzy’s and Smalls with musicians such as Roy Hargrove and Anat Cohen amongst many others. Don't miss the return of Cyrille Aimée with her new exciting group The Guitar Heroes on Thursday June 6th at Nighttown. Maya Azucena Saturday, June 8 8:30 PM $20. (Student discount 1/2 off with ID) Maya
Azucena - Dance Revolution OFFICIAL
MUSIC VIDEO
Maya
Azucena - The HalfNYC based Neo Soul & Jazz Vocalist with her Band make Cleveland & Nighttown Debut! ![]() MTV Made’s Award winning singer-activist Maya Azucena travels the world making music that matters. Self-described as sounding like “The Roots if fronted by a singer with 4-octaves”, Billboard and the Washington Post have heralded her mesmerizing performances, as well as the Village Voice that said, “armed with a powerfully compelling voice, Azucena just could be the most impressive of the current hip-hop/soul/r&b diva crop.” Appreciated by many artists in the worlds of hip-hop, soul, jazz, dance and reggae, Maya has been part of countless collaborations, including a Grammy certificate winning feature on Stephen Marley’s CD “Mind Control,” and performances or recordings with artists as wide-ranging as Marcus Miller, Cormega, Mr. Cheeks, Roberta Flack, Immortal Technique, iNi Kamoze, Vernon Reid and Jonathan Peters. In 2010, Maya was heard on multiple tracks from the critically acclaimed album Pickin’ Up The Pieces by Fitz and The Tantrums. Her music has been featured on HBO’s The Wire and her likeness on NBC’s 30 Rock. Maya’s latest CD, CRY LOVE has been listed on several “Best of” 2011 lists including #1 on Pop Matters, and Amazon’s “Top Albums You May Have Missed”. Barbara Barrett Wednesday, June 12 7 PM $10. (Student discount 1/2 off with ID)
Barbara
Barrett Juke Box at Reverb
NationCleveland based Vocalist bring her brand new Jazz & World Music Program in CD Release Party at Nighttown! Featuring: Dan Wilson-guitar, Dean Hulett-bass, Elijah Gilmore-drums, & Jacob Wynne-trumpet. Along with generous
vocal range, Barbara Barrett's
song styling is supported by early
training in music theory,
flute, piano, and voice.
Starting with piano at a young
age, she progressed to and
continued with music theory,
and flute, finally finding her
love of vocals at the age of
thirteen. Barbara
went all the way to
receiving a Bachelor's Degree
in Music Education, from the
University of Cincinnati's
College Conservatory of Music.
After graduation, her love
for European classical
music afforded her success
with The Cleveland Orchestra
Chorus and The Blossom
Festival Chorus, including
performances at Carnegie Hall,
and in Chautauqua, New York.
During this time, she also
sang with several other
smaller choirs and ensembles,
both at church, and in the
secular setting. When Karamu House presented Scott Joplin's opera "Treemonisha", Barbara was given the lead role of Monisha, and won the 2000-2001 Actor's Guild Award for Best Female Vocalist. As a solo artist over the last several years, she has focused mainly on jazz standards, but has included generous portions of blues, soul, gospel, and R&B, which gives her renditions of the standards, fresh creativity without compromising the classic nature of the songs. Barbara has performed at various northeast Ohio venues including The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, The Cleveland Bop Stop, Nighttown, Rudy's Pub, Europa/Ceviche Bar, the old Club Isabella, Fat Fish Blue, Moss's Rib House, DeLuca's Place in the Park. During her frequent trips to New York City, she has been well received on the stages of Smoke, Cleopatra's Needle, and the Zebra Room of the Lennox Lounge in Harlem. Listeners have described her delivery as "smooth", "silky", "straight to the heart", or as having "taken them to church"! Barbara's 1st CD "Joyous!" (Barbara and Company) is now available on CD Baby, iTunes, and Amazon. Barbara's arranging and songwriting skills are fast becoming evident as she has just released her 2nd CD "Dawning", which is the 1st collection of her original work. "Dawning" (Barbara Barrett) is also available on CD Baby, iTunes, Amazon, etc. Nicole Henry Thursday, June 13 8 PM $20. (Student discount 1/2 off with ID)
Nicole Henry EPKMiami Based Vocalist debuts music from her new CD "So Good So Right" featuring updated hits from the 1970's. Since
her debut in 2004, Nicole Henry has
captivated audiences while establishing
herself as one of the jazz world's most
acclaimed vocalists. Her expressive,
soulful voice and uplifting energy has
earned her three top 10 albums along
with international accolades from Moscow
to Madrid. Adding to her vocal talents,
Nicole’s beauty and on-stage rapport,
combining confidence, sincerity and a
touch of sass, have beguiled fans in
over 15 countries.On her sixth album So Good, So Right: Nicole Henry LIVE, Henry demonstrates her gift for sublime interpretation as well as her love for the emotionally tinged soul, pop and rock songs that were staples of the 1970s. The 13-track live album, which was recorded at Henry’s sold-out performances at Feinstein’s in NYC in May 2012, showcases her soulful, inspired interpretations of some of her favorite classic hits of the decade from iconic artists including Bill Withers, Aretha Franklin, Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, The Commodores and Gladys Knight. “I really connected with the music of the 70’s-all those incredible grooves and great lyrics that conveyed hope and love and being free,” comments Henry. “Growing up I can remember my parents listening to lots of soul and pop music, and so many of those songs just gave me a great feeling of happiness. The artists of that time were true craftsmen and their music had such a broad sound, accessible by people of all races- that’s the kind of music I loved-no definitions! I wanted to revisit that time and those emotions and share them with my fans.” Growing up in a musical family in Bucks County, PA, Henry immersed herself in the arts early on, singing in school and church, and studying cello and ballet. After graduating from the University of Miami with a degree in Communications and Theatre, Henry launched a successful
acting career, appearing in
commercial roles as well
as a series of voiceover
assignments. But she
directed her strongest
passion toward the
development of her
full-time singing career
which was quickly rewarded
in her present hometown,
when the Miami New Times
named Henry “Best Solo
Musician 2002.”Henry’s 2004 debut CD release, The Nearness of You, won considerable attention from audiences and critics in the U.S. and in Japan, where they named Henry Best New Jazz Artist of 2004. The following year, Henry’s Teach Me Tonight reached #1 in Japan and was named HMV Japan's Best Vocal Jazz Album of 2005. 2008's The Very Thought of You substantially expanded her American audience, reaching # 7 on Billboard's jazz chart. Don't miss the long awaited return of Nicole Henry to the Nighttown stage on Thursday June 13th. Jiggs Whigham Friday, June 14 8:30 PM $20. (Student discount 1/2 off with ID) Jiggs
Whigham's
"Keeping Up With the
Boneses (mp3 sample) Jiggs
Whigham's
"Be My Love" (mp3 sample)Trombone Master & Native of Cleveland now living in Germany back in hometown! With Extended Group under the leadership of Trombonist Paul Ferguson. In Association with Trombone Week in Cleveland! Jiggs Whigham
is an internationally
acclaimed trombonist, band
leader and educator.
This versatile performer,
born Oliver Haydn Whigham
III (the nickname
Jiggs was given by his
grandfather) in Cleveland
Ohio on 20 August 1943,
first came to the attention
of critics and fans at 17,
as featured soloist and
first trombonist with the
Glenn Miller Orchestra,
directed by Ray McKinley.
Two years later, he was
first and solo trombonist
with Stan Kenton. Following
a year of studio and
Broadway Musical engagements
in New York,
he became featured soloist
with the Kurt Edelhagen Jazz
Orchestra at the West German
Broadcasting Company in
Cologne, Germany in 1965. In
1966 Jiggs
was awarded 1st Prize at the
first competition for Modern
Jazz in Vienna.He uses Bonn, London and Cape Cod as home bases, In 1979 he was named Professor and Head of the Jazz Department at Cologne University College of Music, the first appointment of its kind in Germany. In 1995 he was named "Professor for Life" and head of the Jazz-Popular Music Department at the "Hanns Eisler" College of Music in Berlin. From 2000-2001 he was visiting professor at Indiana University. He was bandleader of the Swiss Radio Band (Radio DRS) from 1984-1986. From 1995-2000 he was chief conductor and artistic director of the Berlin Radio Orchestra (RIAS Big Band Berlin). He is currently soloist and clinician worldwide, conductor of the BBC Big Band in Great Britain, artistic director of the Berlin Jazz Orchestra and visiting Professor at the Guildhall School Of Music And Drama in London and visiting tutor at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, England. He was recently appointed musical director of the LaJJOB (Brandenburger Youth Jazz Orchestra). In addition, as of 2008 he is one of the musical directors of 'BUJAZZO' (German national Youth Jazz Orchestra). *JUST ANNOUNCED* Chip Stephens/Glenn Wilson Quartet Saturday, June 15 8:30 PM $15. (Student discount $10 with ID) Dynamic pianist and Ohio Native returns with Saxophonist for All-Star date at Nighttown! Featuring: Chip Stephens-piano, Glenn Wilson-baritone sax, Jeff Halsey-acoustic bass, & Tony Martucci-drums. Chip Stephens Throughout
the eighties and nineties
pianist Chip Stephens was
one of the most popular
and talented jazz
musicians on the Cleveland
scene. He has been
missed since moving to
Colorado ten years
ago. Fortunately he
has moved a little closer
to Ohio and now resides in
Illinois. An
immensely talented
musician, Chip Stephens
already had a national
presence before leaving
Cleveland. For
several years he toured
and recorded with Grammy
winning Cuban trumpeter
Arturo Sandoval.
Among his other credits
are lengthy tenures with
Maynard Ferguson, and the
Woody Herman
Orchestra. He has
also performed with major
jazz artists including
Kenny Burrell, Michael
Brecker, Tito Puente, Joe
Lovano, Clark Terry, the
Glenn Miller Orchestra,
and many many more.
Chip has appeared on over 70 CD's and has two solo CD out on Cleveland's Azica records. In 2007, Chip released his third CD on Denver based Capri Records. Besides being a performer and recording artist of the first rank, Chip Stephens is a professor of Music at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign. Prior to teaching at the University of Illinois, Chip was a professor of music at the University of Colorado, and at Youngstown State University. Glenn Wilson Glenn has been a professional jazz saxophonist for
35 years. After completing
his undergraduate degree
from Youngstown State
University in 1977, Glenn
moved to New York City,
where he worked and
recorded with The Buddy
Rich Band, Lionel Hampton
Orchestra, Toshiko
Akiyoshi Jazz Orchestra,
Tito Puente, Machito, Bill
Kirchner Nonet, Bob Belden
Ensemble, and scores of
other jazz and latin-jazz
groups.Glenn recorded his first CD as a leader in 1984 for Cadence Records. In 1988, Glenn began his association with Sunnyside Records with the release of Elusive. Three more CDs with Sunnyside - Bittersweet, Blue Porpoise Avenue, and One Man’s Blues - as well as a recording for Timeless Records, Lee’s Keys Please, followed in the next decade. Glenn has been featured in the DownBeat Magazine Critics Poll in the Baritone Saxophone category. In 1993 Glenn recorded with pianist Bruce Hornsby on Harbor Lights and joined Bruce’s band. Glenn’s new CD Devil’s Hopyard with his group TromBari was released in April 2012. For their appearance at Nighttown, Chip and Glenn are joined acoustic bassist Jeff Halsey, who is also a professor at Bowling Green. Don't miss NE Ohio native Chip Stephens and Glenn Wilson on Saturday June 15th. *A NIGHTTOWN TRADITION* Bloomsday Sat June 15 & Sun June 16 Sat 10:00AM - Closing, Sunday 10:00AM - Finished No Charge ![]() Celebrate Bloomsday like only Nighttown can do it. Join for a little bit or the whole days reading from front to back of the famous book "Ulysses". All are invited including readers, writers, scholars and drunkards. Hosted by Bill Kennedy. The place to celebrate Bloomsday is Nighttown! Readings from James Joyce's epic book "Ulysses" all day!! Readers, writers and drunkards are all welcome. Hosted by Bill Kennedy. You don't want to miss this annual event. Come for an hour, two hours or the whole day!! It's historical (and sometimes hysterical)!! Harmonia Sunday, June 16 7 PM $20. (Student discount 1/2 off with ID) Harmonia's
"Batuta" (mp3 sample) Harmonia's
"Ciganka Sam Mala" (mp3
sample)6 Piece Group All-Star International Group playing Folk & Gypsy Music from Eastern Europe! Featuring: Walt Mahovlich-accordion, Alexander Fedoriouk-cimbalom, Beata Begeniova-vocals, Jozef Janis-violin, Andrei Pidkivka-pan flute, sopika (folk flute), & Branslav Brinarsky-acoustic bass. Brilliant. Lush. Dazzling.. - SingOut! Magazine A
multi-cultural group of
master musicians from
several countries performing
on authentic folk
instruments, Harmonia
presents the virtuosic and
passionate traditional music
of Eastern Europe.Harmonia presents the traditional folk music of Eastern Europe, ranging from the Danube to the Carpathians. Its repertoire reflects the cultures of this region: Hungarian, Slovak, Ukrainian, Romanian, Croatian and Gypsy. Performing on authentic folk instruments, and styled after turn of the century East-European Gypsy bands, their music is their music is drawn from both urban cigányzene and rural folk sources of Eastern-Europe. The ensemble’s performances evoke the full range of human emotions; interspersing fiery, passionate virtuosity with soulful melancholy and nostalgic yearning. The six-piece ensemble uses instruments as varied as accordion, upright bass, violin, panflute, and cimbalom, the East-European 125 string hammered dulcimer. Capturing the emotion, depth, fire and passion of Eastern Europe; Harmonia’s rhythms move in a heartbeat from mellow and dissonant to loud and frenzied. The musicians come from varied East-European backgrounds, finding a common musical language in Harmonia. Their technical brilliance only adds to Harmonia’s breathtaking performances .dizzying cimbalom solos coupled with soaring violin lines, haunting flute and accordion solos and soulful vocals are a joy by any standard. Featuring:
Don't miss the return of Harmonia as they officially release their CD at Nighttown on Sunday June 16th.
Special
Events
at NighttownSummer 2013 12387 Cedar Road (top of Cedar Hill) Cleveland Heights, OH Tickets/reservations 216-795-0550 www.nighttowncleveland.com Map to Nighttown ** denotes recent additions or changes
to the schedule
"Late Night at Nighttown" Fridays George Foley on piano 10:30PM - 1:00AM No cover Saturdays Jackie Warren on piano 10:30PM - 1:00AM No cover Tuesday, May 21 Brian Charette Trio featuring Dan Wilson 7 PM $10. NYC based and Grammy Nominated Hammond B-3 Master leads Trio featuring Rising Cleveland Guitarist Dan Wilson, & Jordan Young-drums. Steeplechase Recording Artist. www.kungfugue.com/ ** Wed May 22 "It's Only Rock 'n' Roll: a tribute to the Rolling Stones" 6PM $75 (dinner and show) Benefit for Roots of American Music, which brings roots music to the inner-city schools. An all-star band of five veterans from various popular Cleveland-area bands, led by Jim Tique, will play the music of the Rolling Stones. ** Thursday, May 23 Donald Malloy Clear Water 7 PM $15. Dynamic Trumpeter and Cleveland Native now living in NYC brings his new project Clear Water with drummer Kush Abadey. With additional special guests TBA. http://donaldmalloyjazz.com/ Donald
Malloy and Kush Abadey- Clear Water "Secrets" Donald
Malloy and Kush Abadey"Clear Water"- Shrine** Friday, May 24 Sammy DeLeon/Jackie Warren Latin Jazz Sextet 8:30 PM $10. Great Lakes Leading Latin Jazz Group! Featuring: Sammy DeLeon-timabales and vocals, Jackie Warren-piano, Nelson Orta-percussion, Elmer Orocho-bass, Joe Miller-trumpet, & Dick Ingersoll-sax. ** Tuesday, May 28 Euclid HS Big Band 7 PM $5. Next generation of Jazz Musicians live on the Nighttown stage! ** Saturday, June 1 Tom Knific Quartet 8:30 PM $10. Bass Master & Professor from WMU, and Cleveland Native in CD release party. Featuring: Andrew Rathbun-saxophone, Gene Knific-piano, and Keith Hall-drums. ** Sunday, June 2 Larry Porter Trio 7 PM $10. Dynamic pianist and Cleveland native now living in Berlin, Germany leads Trio at Nighttown! Featuring: Peter Dominguez-acoustic bass, & Glenn Davis-drums. www.eastwestmusic.net
Larry
Porter's "Polovtsian Dances No.1"
Larry
Porter & MC/MG QUARTET - "Well You Needn't"** Tuesday, June 4 Denny Draher/Paul Peress Trio 7 PM $10. Guitarist Danny Draher & Drummer Paul Peress from NYC co-lead All-Star Jazz & Blues Trio. Wednesday, June 5 Daryl Sherman Trio 7 PM $20. NYC based vocalist and pianist plays standards, Broadway tunes, and classics with All-Star Trio featuring Bob Fraser-guitar, & Dave Morgan-acoustic bass. Arbors Recording Artist. www.darylsherman.com/ Thursday, June 6 Cyrille Aimée 8 PM $25. French Vocalist extraordinaire and her All-Star International guitar based sextet back at Nighttown by Popular Demand! www.cyrillemusic.com Saturday, June 8 Maya Azucena 8:30 PM $20. NYC based Neo Soul & Jazz Vocalist with her Band make Cleveland & Nighttown Debut! www.mayaazucena.com/ Wednesday, June 12 Barbara Barrett 7 PM $10. Cleveland based Vocalist bring her brand new Jazz & World Music Program in CD Release Party at Nighttown! Featuring: Dan Wilson-guitar, Dean Hulett-bass, Elijah Gilmore-drums, & Jacob Wynne-trumpet. ** Thursday, June 13 Nicole Henry 8 PM $20. Miami Based Vocalist debuts music from her new CD "So Good So Right" featuring updated hits from the 1970's. http://nicolehenry.com/
Nicole
Henry EPK Friday, June 14 Jiggs Whigham 8:30 $20. Trombone Master & Native of Cleveland now living in Germany back in hometown! With Extended Group under the leadership of Trombonist Paul Ferguson. In Association with Trombone Week in Cleveland! www.jiggswhigham.com/ ** Saturday, June 15 Chip Stephens/Glenn Wilson Quartet 8:30 PM $15. Dynamic pianist and Ohio Native returns with Saxophonist for All-Star date at Nighttown! Featuring: Chip Stephens-piano, Glenn Wilson-baritone sax, Jeff Halsey-acoustic bass, & Tony Martucci-drums. ** Sat June 15 & Sun June 16 Bloomsday Sat 10:00AM - Closing, Sunday 10:00AM - Finished Celebrate Bloomsday like only Nighttown can do it. Join for a little bit or the whole days reading from front to back of the famous book "Ulysses". All are invited including readers, writers, scholars and drunkards. Hosted by Bill Kennedy. Sunday, June 16 Harmonia 7 PM $20. 6 Piece Group All-Star International Group playing Folk & Gypsy Music from Eastern Europe! Featuring: Walt Mahovlich-accordion, Alexander Fedoriouk-cimbalom, Beata Begeniova-vocals, Jozef Janis-violin, Andrei Pidkivka-pan flute, sopika (folk flute), & Branslav Brinarsky-acoustic bass. www.harmoniaband.com/ From France! ** Wednesday, June 19 Moutin Reunion 7 PM $20. From France! Twin Brothers Lead All-Star Quartet featuring: Francois Moutin-acoustic bass, Louis Moutin-drums, Rick Margitza-sax, & Jean Michel Pilc-piano. www.moutin.com
Moutin
Reunion Quartet - "Something Like Now"
Moutin
Réunion - "The Speech"** Thursday, June 20 Colter Harper Quintet featuring Mike Murray 8 PM $10. From Pittsbugh, Pa.! Guitarist from Rusted Root Colter Harper brings his Jazz Quintet to Nighttown! Playing Music from his new CD "Fool's Resolution". Featuring: Colter Harper-guitar, Mike Murray-piano, Tony DePaolis-bass, Thomas Wendt-drums, & Lucas Ashby-percussion www.rustedroot.com/ ** Friday, June 21 An Evening of Duke Ellington featuring Ted Howe 8:30 PM $20. Los Angeles Based pianist Ted Howe pays tribute to the legendary Duke Ellington. Featuring Music from his Summit Records release "Ellington". Featuring: Ted Howe-piano & leader, Eileen Burns-vocals (from the Glenn Miller Orchestra), Demetrius Steinmetz-acoustic bass, & Glenn Davis-drums. www.tedhowe.com/
Ted
Howe "An Evening of Duke Ellington"** Sunday & Monday, June 23-24 YellowJackets 2 shows each night at 7 & 9 PM $30. Legendary Group returns to Nighttown. Featuring: Russell Ferrante-piano & keys, Will Kennedy-drums, Felix Pastorious-electric bass, & Bob Franceschini-sax. www.yellowjackets.com
The
Yellowjackets at MüpArt** Tuesday, June 25 Sam Brenner & Brooke Annibale 7 PM $10. Two emerging singer/songwriters featured at Nighttown including CWRU graduate Sam Brenner, & from Pittsburgh via Nashville Brooke Annibale. ** Wednesday, June 26 Eric Alexander/Harold Mabern Quartet 7 PM $20. Hard Bop Superstars Lead Quartet at Nighttown! Featuring: Eric Alexander-tenor sax, Harold Mabern-piano, Peter Dominguez-acoustic bass, & Glenn Davis-drums. High Note Recording Artists! www.ericalexanderjazz.com/
Eric
Alexander Quartet with Harold Mabern
Eric
ALEXANDER & Harold MABERN 4tet au Duc des
Lombards** Thursday, June 27 The Lennon Project 8 PM $20. All-Star Jazz Group from Toronto & Montreal, Canada interprets the music of John Lennon. Featuring: Michael Occhipinti-guitar, Elizabeth Shepherd-piano & vocals, Kevin Turcotte-trumpet, John Maharaj-bass, & Ben Riley-drums. Presented in Association with Roots of American Music. www.michaelocchipinti.com
Don't
Let Me Down - live at Jazz FM - Michael Occhipinti
& Shine On:** Friday - Sunday, Odtober 25, 26 & 27 Walter Beasley Friday & Saturday 8 & 10 PM, Sunday 7PM $30. Rescheduled concert from May. New reservations are required. Saxophone Supreme, and Smooth Vocals, from Boston Based Recording Artist and his Electric Band! 3 Big Nights! Back by Popular Demand! http://walterbeasley.com
Walter
Beasley's "If You Ever Loved Someone And Lost" One of The
Top Jazz Clubs In the World !!
![]() For the tenth year in a row, Nighttown has been named one of the top jazz clubs in the world by Downbeat Magazine. Nighttown is the only club in Ohio that has received this recognition. A big thanks to all of our friends who have joined us over the past thirteen years for concerts from the hundreds of great jazz artists that we have presented. Nighttown
12387 Cedar Road Cleveland Heights, OH Tickets/reservations by calling 216-795-0550 www.nighttowncleveland.com Map to Nighttown ![]() |
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