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Nicki Parrott Trio in Salute toLes Paul$25.00 Sunday 2/14 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Valentines Week at Nighttown

Vocalist/Bassist & Longtime member of Les Paul Trio leads All-Star Salute toGuitar Legend Les Paul.

Featuring: Nicki Parrott-Vocals, Acoustic Bass, & Leader, John DiMartino-piano,& Vinny Raniolo-guitar.

Born in Newcastle, Australia, Nicki Parrot started her musical training at age fourwith the piano, followed by the flute, soon after. Nicki switched to double bass atthe age of 15.

After graduating high school she moved to Sydney to study jazz at the New SouthWales Conservatorium of Music. She continued her studies with various bassistsincluding visiting artists Ray Brown and John Clayton.

Nicki came to New York in May 1994.

In June 2000, Nicki began performing on Monday nights at the Iridium Jazz Clubwith the legendary guitarist and inventor, Les Paul. As part of the Les Paul Trio,Nicki worked side-by-side with guitar greats from Paul McCartney, Slash, SteveMiller to fellow Aussie, Tommy Emmanuel.

Since then she has performed with such notable musicians as Michel Legrand, JoeWilder, Randy Brecker, Clark Terry, Jose Feliciano, Bucky Pizzarelli, John Pizzarelli,Dick Hyman, Patti Labelle & the New York Pops Orchestra, Harry Allen, WarrenVache, Marlena Shaw, David Krakauer, Ken Peplowski, Ann Hampton Callaway, BillMays, Scott Hamilton, Lillian Boutte, Larry Carlton and Houston Person, to name afew.

Nicki has performed at most major festivals around the globe including the MaryLou Williams Jazz Festival, Newport Jazz Festival, Jazz in July at the 92nd Street Y,Litchfield Jazz Festival, Detroit Jazz Festival, the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival andthe Newport Beach Jazz Party, Jazz Ascona and Bern Jazz Festival in Switzerland andmany others.

Vinny Raniolo has already performed alongside Tommy Emmanuel, TonyTrishka, Bucky Pizzarelli and David Grisman. Vignola and Raniolo have beentouring together as a guitar duo for nearly four years, and have played hundredsof shows together.

John di Martino, Composer, Arranger, Pianist, has recorded many CD's for VenusRecords with his "Romantic Jazz Trio". Noted for his versatility, John has performedand recorded with such notablesas Kenny Burrell, James Moody, Joe Lovano, David "Fat Head" Newman, FreddyCole, Pat Martino, Paquito D'Rivera and Houston Person.

Mr. di Martino is a sought after musical director and has accompanied JonHendricks, Diane Schurr, Kelly Smith, Alexis Cole, and Billy Eckstine. John's talentsas arranger and pianist can be heard on recordings with vocalists: Gloria Lynn andGrady Tate .

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Roy King Quartet$10.00 Thursday 2/18 8:00 pm Buy Tickets

Drummer extraordinaire back at Nighttown with his Trio!Featuring: Roy King-drums, Joe Hunter-piano, Marty Block-acoustic bass, & BobFraser-guitar.

A longtime house drummer at Nighttown, Roy King is a valuable presence on theCleveland jazz and pop scene as both a leader and a sideman. Roy has backed numerousartists at Nighttown including Mose Allison, Nellie McKay. His trio has featured a who'swho of pianists in Cleveland including Joe Hunter, Leo Coach, Dan Maier, Ed Ridley Jr., andmany more. Roy can be heard on his latest CD "Trios" released in 2009.

Marion Meadows$30.00 Friday 2/19 8:00 pm Sold Out 10:00 pm Buy Tickets

Soprano Saxophonist, Star of Contemporary Jazz, and his groupback in Cleveland to play 2 Big Shows at Nighttown!Meadows was born in West Virginia and grew up in Stamford, Connecticut. Hebegan playing the clarinet and studying classical music at the age of nine. Hestarted playing tenor sax in high school, and then migrated to soprano sax.

His passion for various types of music led him down an eclectic musical path. Hewas intrigued by the styles of jazz musicians, like Stanley Turrentine, Sidney Bichet,Johnny Hodges, John Coltrane, Sonny Stitt, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Dexter Gordon,Cannonball Adderley, Coleman Hawkins, Sonny Fortune, Joe Henderson, GroverWashington and many others. After studying jazz at Rippowam High School inStamford, CT with Anthony Truglia, Meadows attended Berklee College of Music.There he majored in arranging and composition. He later went to the SUNYPurchase School for the Arts. During his college years he played in a number ofbands including disco, R&B and various jazz ensmbles. I got a lot of sideman jobs incollege, and I have always said I got my real graduate degree playing clubs, saysMeadows, who perfected his craft studying with Sonny Fortune, Joe Henderson,Dave Liebman and Eddie Daniels.

“Not long after I finished school, (drummer) Norman Connors recorded one of mysongs, “Invitation” and then asked me to join his band. I later produced his Passionalbum with my colleague Jacques Burvick (Aquarium Dream) . Things just fell intoplace. Meadows first hit the airwaves in 1991 with “For Lovers Only”, but his careerreally began one day in the late ‘80s at New York’s Grand Central Station. He hadbeen a sideman with Connors for three years, with only vague notions ofeventually going solo. One day, while waiting for a train, he pulled out his horn andbegan playing under the huge dome. His sweet sound caught the attention offellow traveler, producer and TV composer Jay Chattaway, who happened to bepassing by on his way to the train. Chattaway was so impressed with Meadows’sound that he hooked Meadows up with legendary keyboardist Bob James.Meadows and James collaborated on a recording which unfortunately wentunreleased.

The experience put him on the road to his eventual success. Meadows hooked upwith numerous artists and musicians and became a well known sideman in his ownright, recording or performing over the years with Brook Benton, Eartha Kitt, PhyllisHyman, Jean Carne, The Temptations, Michael Bolton, Angela Bofill, Will Downing ,Bob Baldwin, Chuck Loeb, John Lee, among many others.

Bob Baldwin, Chuck Loeb, John Lee, among many others.

In 1990 Meadows submitted a solo project to Steve Backer at Novus/RCA and wassigned to a recording contract, thus marking the beginning of his solo career.Meadows’ first RCA release “For Lover’s Only” was a huge success and wasfollowed by his ground breaking “Keep it Right There” album. He became a stapleof the contemporary jazz format with his subsequent recordings, which includeBody Rhythm (1994) and Forbidden Fruit (1996), Passion (1997), Another Side OfMidnight (1999), Next To You (2000), In Deep (2002), Players Club (2004), DressedTo Chill (2006), Secrets (2009) Whisper (2013) and Soul Traveler his currentrelease on the New York based Shanachie Label.

Born in West Virginia, saxophonist Marion Meadows whose ethnic mix is Native American,African American and Caucasian — is known for his Smooth and Soulful blend of Jazz,R&B, Hip-Hop and Funk. Visit Website

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Justo Saborit & Latin Soul $15.00 Saturday 2/20 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Latin Guitar Virtuoso and Band hit the stage at Nighttown!

Justo Saborit- A master of his instrument. He is a native of Havana, Cuba where hebegan his music studies. He has studied and performed various styles rangingfrom classical, blues, jazz, rock & R&B. Justo Saborit has created a sound that isvery refreshing and yet distinctive. The sound is a result of his love for theinstrument, a blend of the mastered styles of music, and his native roots makingthe sound complete. The latest CD “Rumbale” is a guitar masterpiece filled withexotic compositions that take you on a journey of the world. Along with Producerextraordinaire Taso Hliatzos, Justo has created some of his best work.

From Havana to the unearthly paradise of Andalucia this music will fill your heartwith passion. “I believe a record should be well rounded and filled with great musicfrom start to finish” says Justo who believes each song should stand on its own.Producer Taso Hliatzos comments that this disc was without a doubt the most funto make. Spicy compositions like Andaluz, Sangria, Rumbale and Tequila Rain helpto keep a nice balance of energy throughout the disc while leaving enough roomfor softer Latin flavored compositions that will touch your heart such as MorningGloria, Natalia & Corazon de Rosette.

Justo gained notoriety in 2008 as host of the very popular Latin Jazz/Latin soulRadio program on 107.3 The Wave of out Cleveland, Ohio which he hosted for 2years. Shortly thereafter he had the opportunity to perform with some well knownartists from the world of Jazz, such as Kirk Whalum, Gerald Albright, Roy Ayers andHiroshima. “Performing in front of a live audience is the most rewarding part of thebusiness” says Justo.

With four records to his credit and a live show that is sure to win over audiencesevery time the future has never looked better.

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Hot Djang with Nan O'Malley$10.00 Thursday 2/25 8:00 pm Buy Tickets

North Coast based Gypsy Jazz Group lights up the stage at Nighttown!

Featuring: Brad Smedley-guitar, Kevin Richards-guitar, Reed Simon-violin, EricSeddon-clarinet, Bryan Thomas-acoustic bass, & special guest Nan O'Malley-vocals.

Hot Djang! is an acoustic jazz quintet featuring violin, clarinet, acoustic guitarsand upright bass. Their inspiration comes from the style of jazz made popular inParis during the 1930’s known as “Gypsy Jazz”. In addition, they play jazz andswing standards from the American Songbook.

Reed Simon (violin) has worked with many of Cleveland's top jazz musicians andnational artists including guitarist Tony Mattolla, vibraphonist Gary Burton and as aspecial guest on a Duke Ellington program at Severance 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 severalof the 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.

A seasoned jazz, blues and folk singer, Nan O'Malley has frontedher own trios and quartets and the Swingtime Big Band,performing at Nighttown, the Bop Stop, Fat Fish Blue, Sammy's inthe Flats and Club Isabella to name just a few.

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Linda Dachtyl Quartet featuringEddie Bayard $10.00 Friday 2/26 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

From Columbus, Ohio! Hammond B-3 Organ Master makes her Cleveland debutat Nighttown!

Featuring: Linda Dachtyl-Hammond B-3 Organ, Eddie Bayard-sax, Don Hales-guitar, & Cary Dachtyl-drums.

Linda is a performer, composer, and formally adjunct music instructor at KenyonCollege and Ohio Wesleyan University. Her playing experience includes jazz, blues,rock, and classical music genres.She holds a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance from Capital University and aMaster of Arts in Percussion Pedagogy from The Ohio State University.

Linda’s LDB3 and Friends 2006 Chicken Coup Records release,”Blue Bop” hasreceived very favorable local and national reviews and also charted for 6 weeks on

jazzweek.com in the summer of 2006.

Linda’s second release on Chicken Coup Records, “For Hep Cats” was releasednationally on January 8, 2008 and achieved a chart position of No. 45 on thejazzweek.com Top 100.

In addition to her B3 quartet, she is also the leader of the “QED” jazz piano trio thatworks frequently in the central Ohio area.

Some other artists and organizations she has performed concerts or club dateswith include: Blue Lou Marini, Trudy Pitts, Gloria Coleman, Jim Alfredson andOrganissimo, Gene Walker, Sean Carney, Teeny Tucker, Willie Pooch, Soul Satyr,The Johnny Mack Big Band, The Harry James Orchestra, The Benny Goodman BigBand, Honk, Wail, and Moan, Vaughn Wiester’s Famous Jazz Orchestra, The RickBrunetto Big Band, Opera Columbus Orchestra, Central Ohio Symphony Orchestra,Columbus Light Opera, Wells Hills Orchestra and Pro Musica.

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Blue Lunch$10.00 Saturday 2/27 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Jazz, Blues, & Swing from Exciting 8 piece North Coast Band Live at Nighttown!

Featuring: Pete London-Harmonica/vocals, Bob Frank-Guitar/vocals, ScottFlowers-Drums, Ray DeForest-Bass/vocals, Mike Sands-Keys, Chris Burge-TenorSax, Mike Rubin-Trumpet, & Bob Michael-Trombone.

The late 1940’s and early 1950’s were a magical time in American musical history,when blues, rhythm & blues, swing and rock & roll were all one thing. Blue Lunchexplores that music and makes it their own.

From Cleveland, OH eight virtuoso musicians perform on guitar, piano, uprightbass, drums, harp, saxophones, trumpet, and trombone. In addition to theirinstrumental work, Blue Lunch also boasts five vocalists and includes do-wop styleand gospel harmonies in their repertoire. Blue Lunch has released eight cds,Recorded Live at Wilberts, Eyes Wide Open, Not Live at the Copa, Big SoundBlues, Sideswiped, Saxophone Shootout II , Blue Lunch Special, and their newestand most recent release, Above the Fold, for Rip Cat Records of Los Angeles.

2014 marked the 30th anniversary of the band.

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"For the Love of the Mambo"$10.00 Thursday 3/03 8:00 pm Buy Tickets

Special Film Presentation at Nighttown!

For the Love of the Mambo is a documentary film featuring the Grammynominated Mambo Legends Orchestra (former members of the TitoPuente Orchestra) and the Latin Ensemble of the Crane School of Music,State University of New York.

With Special Appearance by Mitch Frohman, 25 year veteran of TitoPuente's Band, who is featured in the film. Mitch will speak about themaking of the film, and answer questions from the audience. And, Mitchwill be performing great Latin Jazz the following night on the NighttownStage!

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Mitch Frohman / Sammy DeLeonLatin Jazz Sextet$20.00 Friday 3/04 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

"Sex and The City" theme song sax player makes return appearance atNighttown.

Premier Latin Jazz Saxophonist Mitch Frohman from the Spanish HarlemOrchestra, Tito Puente, & The Bronx Horns Leads All Star NYC/ClevelandSextet!

Featuring: Mitch Frohman-Sax & Flute, Sammy DeLeon-Timbales, Alex Hoyt-piano, Scott McKee-trumpet, Nelson Orta-congas, & Cheito Hernandez-bass.

Bronx native Mitch Frohman is one of the top saxophonist/flutists in the musicscene. After graduating from Columbus H.S.(Bronx,N.Y. class of 1971), he went onto get his Bachelor of Music Education degree from The University of Miami. Hisversatility in different styles of music has led him to many opportunities of playingwith the greatest musicians in the world.

For 25 years he was the sax and flute soloist with The Tito Puente Orchestra &Latin-Jazz Ensemble, and was also a steady member of the Mongo Santamariaband for many years. Continuing that tradition, Mitch is the sax/flute soloist and co-leader of The Mambo Legends Orchestra (former all-stars of The Tito PuenteOrchestra). Some of the great salsa/latin-jazz artists he has played with and/orrecorded with are Machito, Celia Cruz, La Lupe, Eddie & Charlie Palmieri, PaquitoD'Rivera, the Chico O'Farrill Orchestra, Milly/Jocelyn & Los Vecinos, Cheo Feliciano,Joe Cuba, Aventura, and many more. Mitch has also played with and/or recordedwith Cyndi Lauper, Paul Simon, David Byrne & The Talking Heads, as well as Blood,Sweat & Tears.

Currently, Mitch is leading two of the most the critically acclaimed Latin-jazz andsalsa dance bands, The Bronx Horns, and Eddie Torres' Mambo Kings Dance ShowOrchestra. Mitch also spends his time touring the world as the sax/flute soloist withthe Grammy award winning Spanish Harlem Orchestra. In addition to being an in-demand performer, Mitch is an accomplished clinician for students fromelementary age to college/conservatory level.

In 2012, Mitch took part in the documentary, "For the Love of Mambo". The filmfeatures the Mambo Legends Orchestra performing with the Latin Ensemble of theCrane School of Music at the State University of New York. Taking place in New

Crane School of Music at the State University of New York. Taking place in NewYork City in the small village of Potsdam, the documentary follows a group ofenthusiastic young musicians as they discover the mystery, passion, and thrill ofperforming Latin music with some of the legendary masters of this treasured artform.

Last but not least, Mitch's signature solo sound can be heard every day around theworld, as he is the saxophone soloist on the theme song of the mega-hit T.V. show,Sex & The City.

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Sultans of String$20.00 Saturday 3/05 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

String Masters from Toronto back by popular demand!

2015 JUNO nominees and SiriusXM winners Sultans of String create “Energetic andexciting music from a band with talent to burn!” (Maverick Magazine UK). Thrillingtheir audiences with their genre-hopping passport of Celtic reels, flamenco, Gypsy-jazz, Arabic, Cuban, and South Asian rhythms, Sultans of String celebrate musicalfusion and human creativity with warmth and virtuosity. Fiery violin dances withrumba-flamenco guitar, while bass and percussion lay down unstoppable grooves.Acoustic strings meet with electronic wizardry to create layers and depth of sound,while world rhythms excite audiences to their feet with the irresistible need todance.

Since forming 8 years ago, Sultans of String’s CDs have hit #1 across Canada onTop Ten national radio charts, and have received multiple awards and accolades,including 2 JUNO (Canada’s Grammy) nominations, 1st place in the ISC (out of15,000 entries), 2 Canadian Folk Music Awards, plus electrifying performances onstage and in recording with special guest artists including Paddy Moloney and TheChieftains, David Bromberg, Alex Cuba, Ruben Blades, and Ken Whiteley.

With their new release, Subcontinental Drift, they serve up a blend of ragas, reelsand rumbas with special guest, sitar master Anwar Khurshid (featured in the Oscarwinning Life of Pi, Kama Sutra, and Love Guru). Sultans of String are particularlyexcited about this new, east-meets-west offering with Khurshid. “There issomething magical about joining the world music rhythms we play, but with popsensibilities and forms and lengths, and blending that with the music of the East”,says bandleader and violinist Chris McKhool. Indeed, while the album treks acrossall kinds of musical terrain, the fertile soil beneath each track is fed by hopeunhindered and freedom found. “One of the songs we wrote together, “Journey toFreedom”, beautifully traces Anwar’s journey from Pakistan to Canada, finding hisnew home here.

McKhool (who has performed with Jesse Cook and Pavlo), was awarded a Queen’sDiamond Jubilee Medal for his work in creating community through music. He grewup in a Lebanese-Egyptian (Makhoul) house bursting with music and diversity.Growing up, he was fed a steady diet of delicious musicality alongside MiddleEastern cuisine and violin lessons.

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California Guitar Trio$25.00 Friday 3/11 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

International Guitar Masters return to Cleveland to play Nighttown!

THE CALIFORNIA GUITAR TRIO’S RELENTLESS passion for following the muse hasserved it well. The acoustic group’s fearless multi-genre explorations have driven14 albums and nearly 1,500 gigs across its 22-year career. It has also proven that azero-compromise musical approach can yield an ever-expanding audience.Comprising Bert Lams of Affligem Belgium, Hideyo Moriya of Chiba Japan, and PaulRichards of Utah USA, the group crisscrosses the universes of rock, jazz, worldmusic, surf music, and classical music in its performances and recordings.

The trio met while participating in Robert Fripp’s Guitar Craft courses in 1987. Theyfirst toured together as part of Fripp’s League of Crafty Guitarists, an orchestra ofacoustic players that served as exponents of the King Crimson founder’s teachings,compositions, and performance approach. In 1991, they founded the CaliforniaGuitar Trio, which initially gained notoriety opening for the likes of King Crimson,John McLaughlin, and David Sylvian. They have fans in high places too: the crew ofthe Space Shuttle Endeavour used their pieces as wake-up music.

Recent years have found the group working with the Montreal Guitar Trio. The actsperform both independently and in a dazzling six-guitar format during gigs. Theyplay arrangements of each other’s material, as well as innovative takes on rockstandards. The collaboration has also yielded the concert recording +Live [CGT].

Don't miss the exciting and innovative California Guitar Trio as they makea long awaited return to Nighttown.

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

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

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 talented guitar playersin the world today. He is the winner of several important competitions including the MontreuxJazz Competition and the VISA Prize. Diego has released over nineteen albums to date, threeDVD’s, and several instructional books. His music is a fusion between Jazz, Bossa Nova andClassical. Diego’s unique interpretations, along with his phenomenal technique and emotion, hascreated an explosion 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 to strike posescarrying his small guitar. At six, he received a mandolin, which was kept in a very special placein his house. Diego played many instruments before choosing the electric guitar when he wastwelve. By the age of fifteen, he was playing theaters and nightclubs throughout Brazil, playingboth solo and with many renowned Brazilian musicians.

Most recently he accompanies the singer and songwriter Belchior in tours around Brazil andabroad, as well as with the French phenom Cyrille Aimée. He has played and shared the stage

abroad, as well as with the French phenom Cyrille Aimée. He has played and shared the stagewith Hermeto Pascoal, Larry Coryell, Geraldo Azevedo, Sebastião Tapajós, Demônios da Garoa,Vanusa, Renato Borghetti, Osvaldo Montenegro, Jair Rodrigues, Elomar, Toquinho, Tunai,Paulinho da Viola, Nando Cordel, Moraes Moreira, Fafá de Belém, Amelinha, Los Hermanos, ZecaBaleiro, Miyazawa and others.

With a variety of works already released, Diego is doing shows on the most important stagesaround the world enchanting and charming the public wherever he goes with his unique touch.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

One of the top clarinetists and tenor players of the 1990s till today, Ken Peplowski hashelped keep the tradition of small-group swing alive. He made his professional debut atten and played locally while growing up in Cleveland. After spending 1978-1980 touringwith the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra (directed by Buddy Morrow), Peplowski settled in NewYork, freelanced in a variety of settings, and played with Benny Goodman. By 1987, hewas a Concord recording artist and has since recorded frequently for that label, backingMel Tormé and Rosemary Clooney, and leading his own sets including brilliant duets withguitarist Howard Alden.

Nighttown favorite Joe Hunter has released two popular CD's in recent years. Hunter isthe pianist of choice in the Northeast Ohio area. He can be heard frequently in the FatTuesday Big Band, Swing City, and backing big name artists. He has backed many,including the legendary Tito Puente, and saxophonist David Sanborn, At Nighttown Hunterhas backed some several top guns including clarenetist Ken Peplowski, and saxophonistsDavid "Fathead" Newman, and Scott Hamilton. Joe Hunter is also on the faculty atCuyahoga Community College (Tri-C), one of the top jazz programs in the country.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saturday 3/19 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

NYC top Ten Vocalist back home for two night with award winning Edith PiafShow, & also her Jazz & Blues Show! More Details TBA.

Gay Marshall is bringing her acclaimed performance of the songs of Edith Piaf toNighttown. This native Clevelander whose career began here at the Playhouse is awriter, actress and singer with Broadway credits and unanimous praise from theNew York critics on her Piaf CD and concerts.

For her cabaret shows and starring role in the most recent Off Broadwayproduction of “Jacques Brel is Alive and Well…” she was nominated for the“Distinguished Performance Award' by the Drama League, listed as a 'Top TenDiva' by Playbill and honored as one of the must see ten best cabaret shows in NewYork City by Time Out. This Spring Gay appeared at Joe's Pub, Town Hall, 54 Belowand Carnegie Hall.

The evening includes Edith Piaf fan favorites such as “La Vie En Rose”, "Hymne ToLove" and “No Regrets”, along with lesser known gems In an original mix of Frenchand English lyrics largely made up of Gay's own adaptations.

The joy and heartbreak of these timeless tunes is an emotional roller coasterguaranteed to go straight to your heart. Come and see why the New York Timescalls her "enchanting" as she evokes the spirit of Piaf.

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

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

Original Alternative Funk Jazz Fusionists, SOUNDOCTRINE first appeared at TheNortheastern Ohio Gospel Music Connection in January 2002. Two weeks later theyopened for Grammy Winner Bobby “Blue” Bland. The group has continuedrecording and performing throughout Northern Ohio, Western Pennsylvania,Maryland, Virginia and in to New York state. SOUNDOCTRINE’s award winning debut “PERSEVERANCE,” released on their ownNIAYANA RECORDINGS label earned the band the Nu Soul Album of the Year fromSoul Patrol. Their follow up “SD Live!!!” was an underground smash throughout theglobalIndie Artist community. The band’s third project, “ENDURANCE” was released toInternational rave reviews and was chosen #3 Best Jazz Funk Album by Soul Patrol.The album offered up three tunes which maintained rotation on The WeatherChannel, featuring the Jim Couchenour penned “Smallmouth Bass” remixed bySmooth Jazz Legend, Bob Baldwin. Their hit single “Chi Tea” remains the themesong for WFMJ-TV21’s Community Connection since its release.

SOUNDOCTRINE was nominated Best Jazz Artist by the American Gospel MusicAwards. They list among prestigious Capital Jazz Fest Finalists and have performedat Cleveland’s famed Rock and Roll Museum as part of WZAK 93.1 FM’s “Rock andSoul Day.” SOUNDOCTRINE was the Host Band for Soul Patrol’s Annual BlackHeritage Festival in Philadelphia, PA and have performed alongside the legendaryDelfonics, Angel Woodruff, Michael Henderson, Gordon Chambers, Sonnyboy andMarlon Saunders. Their early music and Border’s Blitz Tour, documented by noted filmmaker, ArtByrd was a feature film short at the Hollywood Black Film Festival. The film wasfeatured throughout the event in Hollywood, CA in June 2004. SOUNDOCTRINE’s fourth release, the critically acclaimed “INSPIRE” containing thehit single “Marriage” gained immediate airplay on The Weather Channel andinclusion on the US New Jazz compilation, “Jazz Infusion Vol II” airing across thecountry. Finalizing work on “SOURCE,” their fifth album, SOUNDOCTRINE has alreadyreleased three singles, each one garnering significant buzz. “After All,” Selah” anda sizzling cover of the Bobby Womack classic, “Stop On By” which continues tobuild on national radio and is in heavy rotation of 103.7FM, The Wave. SOUNDOCTRINE has opened for Grammy Winner Kirk Whalum, Spyro Gyra, Piecesof a Dream, Freddy Jackson, Con Funk Shun and The Ohio Players to name a few.

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Wolff & Clark Expeditionfeaturing Donald Harrison$25.00 Saturday 3/26 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

All-Star NYC/New Orleans Group hit the stage at Nighttown! Featuring: MichaelWolff-piano, Mike Clark-drums, Donald Harrison-sax, & Kip Reed-bass.

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

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

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

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

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

The Wolff & Clark Expedition presents a jazz performance that is acoustic, funky,swinging, loose, free, fun, and soulful. Exciting and in the moment, the whole range

swinging, loose, free, fun, and soulful. Exciting and in the moment, the whole rangeof emotions are evoked by the music this band creates.

Donald Harrison

Known as the “King of Nouveau Swing” Donald Harrisonhas performed with an illustrious list of distinguishedmusicians in Jazz, R & B, Funk, Classical and more : ArtBlakey, Roy Haynes, Lena Horne, Ron Carter, BillyCobham, Eddie Palmieri, Dr. John, McCoy Tyner, Dr.Lonnie Smith, Miles Davis, Digable Planets, NotoriousBIG, The Chicago Symphony Orchestra and TheLouisiana Philharmonic Orchestra + others.

In 1999, he became the Big Chief of The Congo SquareNation Afro-New Orleans cultural coined the term Afro-

New Orleans to describe it. Built the first costume that merges East, West, andCentral African designs with Afro-New Orleans style cultural designs.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saturdays Jackie Warren on piano 10:30PM - 1:00AM No cover

Sat & Sun, Feb. 13 & 14 Nicky Parrott Trio in Salute to Les Paul 8:30 PM Sat, 7 PM Sun $25.Vocalist/Bassist & Longtime member of Les Paul Trio leads All-Star Salute to Guitar Legend Les Paul.Featuring: Nicky Parrott-Vocals, Acoustic Bass, & Leader, John DiMartino-piano, & Vinny Raniolo-guitar.

*New*Thursday, Feb. 18 Roy King Trio 8 PM $10.Drummer extraordinaire back at Nighttown with his Trio! Featuring: Roy King-drums, Joe Hunter-piano, & Marty Block-acoustic bass.

Friday, Feb. 19 Marion Meadows 8 & 10 PM $30.Soprano Saxophonist, Star of Contemporary Jazz, and his group back in Cleveland to play 2 Big Shows atNighttown!

Saturday, Feb. 20 Justo Saborit & Latin Soul 8:30 PM $15.Latin Guitar Virtuoso and Band hit the stage at Nighttown!

Thursday, Feb. 25 Hot Djang with Nan O'Malley 8 PM $10.North Coast based Gypsy Jazz Group lights up the stage at Nighttown!Featuring: Brad Smedle-guitar, Kevin Richards-guitar, Reed Simon-violin, Eric Seddon-clarinet, BryanThomas-acoustic bass, & special guest Nan O'Malley-vocals.

Friday, Feb. 26 Linda Dachtyl Quartet featuring Eddie Bayard 8:30 PM $10.From Columbus, Ohio! Hammond B-3 Organ Master makes her Cleveland debut at Nighttown!Featuring: Linda Dachtyl-Hammond B-3 Organ, Eddie Bayard-sax, Don Hales-guitar, & Cary Dachtyl-drums.

*New*Saturday, Feb. 27 Blue Lunch 8:30 PM $10.Jazz, Blues, & Swing from Exciting 8 piece North Coast Band Live at Nighttown!Featuring: Pete London-Harmonica/vocals, Bob Frank-Guitar/vocals, Scott Flowers-Drums, Ray DeForest-Bass/vocals, Mike Sands-Keys, Chris Burge-Tenor Sax, Mike Rubin-Trumpet, & Bob Michael-Trombone.

*New*Thursday, March 3 "For the Love of the Mambo" 8 PM $10.Special Film Presentation at Nighttown!For the Love of the Mambo is a documentary film featuring the Grammy nominated Mambo LegendsOrchestra (former members of the Tito Puente Orchestra) and the Latin Ensemble of the Crane School ofMusic, State University of New York. With Special Appearance by Mitch Frohman, 25 year veteran of Tito Puente's Band, who is featured in thefilm. Mitch will speak about the making of the film, and answer questions from the audience. And, Mitchwill be performing great Latin Jazz the following night on the Nighttown Stage!

*New* Friday, March 4 Mitch Frohman/Sammy DeLeon Latin Jazz Sextet 7 PM $20."Sex and The City" theme song sax player makes debut appearance at Nighttown. Premier Latin Jazz Saxophonist Mitch Frohman from the Spanish Harlem Orchestra, Tito Puente, & TheBronx Horns Leads All Star NYC/Cleveland Sextet!Featuring: Mitch Frohman-Sax & Flute, Sammy DeLeon-Timbales, Alex Hoyt-piano, Scott McKee-trumpet,Nelson Orta-congas, & Cheito Hernandez-bass.

*New* Saturday, March 5 Sultans of String 8:30 PM $20.String Masters from Toronto back by popular demand!http://sultansofstring.com/

*New* Friday, March 11 California Guitar Trio 8:30 PM $25.International Guitar Masters return to Cleveland to play Nighttown!

*New* Saturday, March 12 Diego Figueiredo 8:30 PM $20.World Renowned Brazilian Guitarist returns for a great night of Virtuoso Solo Guitar! Playing Brazilian,Jazz, & Classical.

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

*New* Monday, March 14 Ken Peplowski & Joe Hunter Trio 7 PM $25.Clarinet & Sax Master leads All-Star Quartet at Nighttown! Featuring: Ken Peplowski-clarinet & sax, Joe

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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