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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.

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"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.

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*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"- Shrine

Dynamic 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.

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*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.

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*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.

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*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.

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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.

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*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 Gone

Guitarist 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 music

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Daryl 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 Mercer

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.

"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.

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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.   

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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 Half

NYC 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”.

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Barbara Barrett                                
Wednesday, June 12             
7 PM                
$10.   (Student discount 1/2 off with ID)

Barbara Barrett Juke Box at Reverb Nation

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.

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.

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Nicole Henry                        
Thursday, June 13                   
8 PM           
$20.   (Student discount 1/2 off with ID)

Nicole Henry EPK

Miami 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.

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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).

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*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.

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*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)!!

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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:

Walt Mahovlich - accordion Alexander Fedoriouk - cimbalom       Beata Begeniova - vocals

Jozef Janis - violin  Andrei Pidkivka - folk flutes (sopilka, panflute, tilica) Branslav Brinarsky - bass, vocals, fujara

Don't miss the return of Harmonia as they officially release their CD at Nighttown on Sunday June 16th.