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Valentine's Week at Nighttown: Nicki Parrot, Carol Welsman and Chuchito Valdes from Cuba

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Hi Folks.

Get ready for a fantastic Valentine's Week at Nighttown!!

Tuesday's concert with Hubb's Groove is sold out.

On Wednesday February 14, we've got the fantastic NYC vocalist and bassplayer Nicki Parrott. Nicki is super popular on the scene, and was the longtime bassist with Les Paul. She'll be singing all of her favorite love songs.

The next night, Thursday February 15 we have sixtime Juno award nominee Carol Welsman. Carol isvery reminiscent of the style of Diana Krall in manyways, including her ability to swing, her piano playingand her singing. But of course, she has her own

style.

Both nights will be special!! Tickets are going fast for both nights.

Then get ready for Friday and Saturday night, when we bring thefiery Cuban pianist Chuchito Valdes. Chuchito is the most excitingCuban pianist we have ever seen. It's always a party when Chuchitoreturns to Nighttown. "Don't miss" this electrifying pianist!

Hope you can join us this week at Nighttown.

Jim WadsworthNighttown / Jim Wadsworth Productions

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New Shows Recently Added 2/22 Lucky Peterson & Tamara Tramell 2/23 Sammy DeLeon Latin Jazz Sextet3/03 Laila Biali3/04 Eddie Baccus Sr. Quartet3/07 Paul Booth Quartet3/08 Camila Meza "Traces" Quartet3/09 Tamir Hendelman Trio3/10 Greg Bandy / Tomas Janzon International Quartet 3/16 Jake Boland3/17 St Patrick's Day Celebration w/The New Barleycorn3/23 The Numbers Band (15-60-75)3/24 Richie Cole & Sammy DeLeon Latin Jazz Septet3/26 “54 Below Concert”: Baldwin Wallace Musical TheaterSenior Class3/27 Charlie Hunter3/30 Songwriters in the Round Featuring: Gretchen Pleuss,Emily Keener, Morgan Mecaskey, Michelle Gaw3/31 Dane Vannatter4/05 Svetlana & The Delancey Five4/06 Jeff Lorber Fusion

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46th Annual Lakeland Jazz Festival

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March 16 - 18, 2018Dr. Wayne L. Rodehorst Performing Arts Center (D-Building)

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Unassuming Nighttown has been aNortheast Ohio destination since '65

By Joe CreaJanuary 20, 2018

It's easy to rattle off a list of Cleveland's trove of cultural treasures. While you list theCleveland Museum of Art, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Western Reserve Historical Societyand so many others, one unassuming gold mine can't be overlooked.

Nighttown, a weary-looking stone-frontedstorefront that stares stoically from its perch onCedar Hill, is easily passed by. The bold blackawning drawn over its portal intrigues — yet tensof thousands of commuters nary give it a glance,never knowing the magic and mania wovenwithin those storied walls.

Equal parts jazz club, restaurant and wateringhole, Nighttown has been a Northeast Ohiodestination — and eventually an institution —since it first opened on Feb. 5, 1965.

It's a true "joint." The place recalls some New York City haunt, maybe somewhere in theBowery, from a hundred years back. Read more

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Nighttown Student Discount PolicyStudents up to age 26 are 1/2 off the regular price. Student priced tickets are only available the night of theshow, are available only at the door, and are subject toavailability. Students must have a photo ID from agenerally-recognized high school, college or university. Full-paying ticket holders get priority on admission andseating. Certain select shows have no discount based onarrangements with the artist. On evenings when thereare two shows (i.e. shows at 7 & 9PM), the discount isonly good for the second show. Students under the age of18 must be accompanied by an adult paying full price inorder to be eligible for the discount.

Hubb's Groove Pre-Valentine's Celebration - Tribute toSwitch & DeBarge $20.00 Tuesday 2/13 7:00 pm Sold out

Valentine's Warm-Up at Nighttown

Pre-Valentine's Day Bash with Master Drummer Robert Hubbard & Hubb'sGroove!

Tribute to Switch & DeBarge With Special Guest Vocalists D'Brian & T. Marie.

With: Robert Hubbard-drums/leader, Tony Watson-sax. George Granville-piano/keys, & John Jones-bass.

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

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

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

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

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

Switch & DeBarge

Switch is an R&B/funk band that found fame recording for the Gordy label in thelate 1970s, releasing hit songs such as "There'll Never Be", "I Call Your Name" and"Love Over & Over Again". Switch influenced bands such as DeBarge, whichfeatured the siblings of Switch band members Bobby and Tommy DeBarge. DeBarge was an American musical recording group composed of several membersof the DeBarge family, a family of musical talent often compared to the Jacksonfamily. In addition to various solo projects completed by members of the family,DeBarge was active between 1979 to 1989. As an R&B group, they enjoyedpopularity throughout that time with a popular musical sound that has beencompared to a mix pop-oriented whose repertoire included R&B, soul, funk, andpop music. DeBarge released six studio albums, four of them with Motown's GordyRecords:

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Nicki Parrott Trio$20.00 Wednesday 2/14 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Valentine's Day at Nighttown

Vocalist and Acoustic Bassist from Les Paul Trio leads All-Star Trio live atNighttown!

Featuring: Nicki Parrott-vocals & acoustic bass, Jackie Warren-piano, & BobFraser-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 at theage 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 Club withthe legendary guitarist and inventor, Les Paul. As part of the Les Paul Trio, Nickiworked side-by-side with guitar greats from Paul McCartney, Slash, Steve Miller tofellow 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 a

Mays, 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.

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Carol Welsman$20.00 Thursday 2/15 8:00 pm Buy Tickets

Valentine's Day at Nighttown

From Toronto/LA, Ca.! Post Valentine's Day Celebration continues withPianist/Vocalist extraordinaire and Special Guest Acoustic Bassist/Vocalist NickiParrott from Australia/NYC.

Carol has six Juno Nominations!

Two International Stars play the Great American Songbook, Standards,Originals, and More Live on Nighttown's Stage!

Carol Welsman is an internationally acclaimed singer and pianist whose expressivevocal styling and dynamic stage presence have captivated audiences around theworld. She has sold over 60,000 CDs in Canada alone, something few jazz artists inCanada have experienced.

See Carol in action once and you'll never forget her. Tall and blonde, she sitspoised at the piano, head back, fingers stretched over the keys, her slender bodyarched in a seductive curve. Then the music flows, a combination of voice andpiano that seems symbiotically linked. Like bossa nova icon Joao Gilberto and hisguitar, Carol's honey and whiskey sound and her crisp, rhythmically articulate pianolines seem an integral part of each other. At a time when female jazz singers havebeen arriving in waves, she is that rarity -- an authentic vocal/instrumental artistwho brings an irresistible blend of musicality and lyrical insight to everything shetouches. Carol's focus upon the essential elements of her art is not surprising. Coming froma musical family (her grandfather was the founder and first conductor of theToronto Symphony), she has studied in the U.S. (at Berklee College of Music) andEurope, and released eight albums since her first CD, "Lucky To Be Me," in 1995. Her numerous achievements include the receipt of six Juno (Canadian Grammy)Award nominations including the just announced “Jazz Album of the Year” for"Journey, and several CDN Smooth Jazz Awards. She has become well-establishedas an international artist, touring the world, and performing in Italian, French,Portuguese and English.

Carol is an extraordinarily talented musician and one of Canada's finest vocalistsand pianists.

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Chuchito Valdes$30.00 Friday 2/16 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

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From Cuba! Piano virtuoso and his group heat up the cold winter with Hot LatinJazz Live at Nighttown!

The hot sounds of Cuba's roots and modern jazz come alive in the explosive handsof pianist and six-time Latin Grammy nominee Chuchito Valdes. Son of ChuchoValdes, grandson of Bebo Valdes, Cuba's most beloved musical dynasty.

Chuchito Valdés, following in the footsteps of his famed father Chucho Valdés andgrandfather Bebo Valdés, continues the legacy of great piano players form Cuba.

With influences of Caribbean rhythms and jazz, Chuchito creates an exciting andenergetic blend of spicy music that drives audiences wild. This piano mastercaptivates with his sensitivity and drives excitement with his dynamic band.

Chuchito has recorded and performed piano with the world renown Cubanband, Irakere, which he led for two years. He has also performed at festivals, clubsand concerts throughout the world: from Cuba and the Caribbean to North America,South America, and Europe.

Chuchito is recognized as a master of Cuban music including Son, Danzon, CubanTimba and Guaguanco. He has also extensively studied classical music includingharmony and composition. His original compositions and arrangements draw onclassical harmonic and structural techniques. In his performances, Chuchito’s musicdraws on many styles including Afro-Cuban Latin Jazz, Bebop, Danzon, Cha-Cha-Cha, Son Montuno and much more. Chuchito Valdés currently resides in Cancun,Mexico and is a frequent performer in the United State and Canada. “Chuchito Valdés displays the hell-bent intensity and daredevil technique of theelder Valdés-qualities recognized worldwide as hallmarks of Cuban Jazz.”

Neil Tesser / The Reader (Chicago’s Art & Culture Guide) and author of The PlayboyGuide to Jazz.

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Lucky Peterson & Tamara Tramell

Lucky Peterson & Tamara Tramell$20.00 Thursday 2/22 8:00 pm Buy Tickets

Legend of Jazz and Blues returns to Nighttown!

Featuring: Lucky Peterson-guitar, piano, & vocals, Tamara Tramell-vocals, KipReed-bass, & TBA-drums

Lucky Peterson is the most dangerous triple threat working in the blues. He hasgained a reputation as one of the most preeminent performers of the modern era.A searing lead guitarist, fantastic organist, and first-rate vocalist, Lucky’s manytalents are truly mind-boggling.

Peterson is prime-rich in roots but performs in the present. But that’s just what onewould expect from an artist with Peterson’s resumé; his career began when he wasjust a child. Growing up in Buffalo, NY, Peterson was exposed to music his whole life;his father owned The Governor’s Inn, one of the area’s most renowned blues clubs.Willie Dixon produced Peterson’s first record when he was but five years old, theR&B hit, “1-2-3-4.” This resulted in television appearances for the blues prodigy onsuch shows as The Tonight Show, The Ed Sullivan Show, and What’s My Line.

As a teenager he attended Buffalo Academy of Performing Arts before paying duesin the bands of Etta James and Otis Rush. One of the most versatile players workingin the blues, Peterson has since performed with a long list of greats, including B.B.King and Albert Collins. His 1993 Verve debut I’m Ready announced the arrival of anew force in the blues, while his 1996 collaboration with the legendary MavisStaples saw him displaying his gospel chops and influences. Peterson’s previousdates also include 1994′s Beyond Cool, 1996′s Lifetime, 1997′s Move (all on Verve),and 1999′s Lucky Peterson, his first for Blue Thumb Records.

In addition to establishing himself through these recordings, Peterson has made hisname through his electrifying live performances, which are the attributes of alegend.

Lucky's brand new album, "Tribute to Jimmy Smith", was released in October andheralded world wide. Here's Lucky talking about his mentor Jimmy.

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Sammy DeLeon Latin Jazz Sextet$15.00 Friday 2/23 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Great Lakes Leading Latin Jazz Group live at Nighttown!

Featuring: Sammy DeLeon/timbales & vocals, Jackie Warren-piano, RafaelGuzman-percussion, Jose 'Cheo' Hernandez-bass, Scott McKee-trumpet, & TomFirst-sax.

Sammy DeLeon a master timbales player has shared his talent far and wide. Hehas appeared in New York, Chicago, Miami, San Juan and points in between. He isthe undisputed leader in latin music in the Ohio area. Formerly the musical directorof Impacto Nuevo, Sammy has been leading his own group since 1996. Equallyadept in latin jazz, salsa and merengue, Sammy and his Orchestra make it hard foran 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 Cityand was a favorite of the late master. Sammy has collaborated with many of the

and was a favorite of the late master. Sammy has collaborated with many of theleading latin musicians throughout the world. They include Humberto Ramirez,Tony Vega, El Gran Combo, and Tito Rojas. Latin music has enjoyed a great revivalin Northeast Ohio thanks to the leadership of Sammy DeLeon and his dynamicOrchestra.

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

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

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Laila Biali $20.00 Saturday 3/03 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

From Toronto! Tremendous new singer/songwriter vocalist and pianist makesCleveland debut at Nighttown with her Trio.

As featured in the groups of Sting, Chris Botti, and Suzanne Vega! CD releaseevent!

“ It is the ultimate task given to the musician, whether as singer or instrumentalist,to create a unique signature or fingerprint that is instantly recognisable as theirown. What is surprising and delightful in Laila Biali is that both as vocalist andpianist she accomplishes this with equal aplomb. She is an exciting and uniquetalent, and I admire her greatly.”- Sting

Award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter and pianist Laila Biali has toured withChris Botti, Paula Cole and Suzanne Vega, and recorded with and supported Sting.Her accolades include “SOCAN Composer of the Year” and “Keyboardist of theYear” at Canada’s National Jazz Awards. She takes the best of pop, rock, classical,world and soul, informs it with her expertise in jazz, and weaves it into her musicalarrangements and original songs. Laila has presented her music at prestigiousvenues spanning five continents including the North Sea Jazz Festival, Tokyo’sCotton Club, Peru’s El Festival Internacional de Lima, and Carnegie Hall in New YorkCity.

Her studio recording, Tracing Light, received a JUNO nomination in 2011 for “BestVocal Jazz Album of the Year”, and her follow-up album, Live in Concert, was givenan enthusiastic four-star review and named one of the “Best Albums of 2013” byDownBeat Magazine. In 2015, Laila released her first album of entirely originalmusic, House of Many Rooms– an indie-pop project featuring Lisa Fischer (RollingStones, 20 Feet From Stardom), Jo Lawry (Sting, Paul Simon, Peter Gabriel), AlanHampton (Robert Glasper, Andrew Bird), and the Toronto Mass Choir.

Expanding on her unique, “ability to meld traditional jazz with contemporary pop so

Expanding on her unique, “ability to meld traditional jazz with contemporary pop soeffortlessly that neither style seems out of place on the same record” (SpinnerMagazine), Laila is currently set to release a new album of original songs alongsidecovers of David Bowie, Coldplay and more.

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Eddie Baccus Sr. Quartet$15.00 Sunday 3/04 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Hammond B-3 Master & Clevelnad Jazz Legend back on the Nighttown Stage!

Featuring: Eddie Baccus Sr.-Hammond B-3 Organ, Cecil Rucker-Vibes, Billy Artis-Guitar, & Perry Williams III-Drums.

One of the senior statesman of the Cleveland Jazz Scene, organist Eddie Baccus Sr.has set the standard locally since the early 1960's. Like the late great Jimmy Smith,Baccus is a virtuoso on the Hammond B-3, equally adept at soul jazz and bebop. Inmany ways Eddie Baccus Sr. has been to the jazz scene what the late Robert Jr.Lockwood was to the local blues scene; he has been a leader, mentor, and the soulof the community for many years.

Early on his talent was evident as he was linked with another jazz legend,saxophonist Roland Kirk. Baccus and Kirk were schoolmates at the Ohio School ofthe Blind and their sessions together in the old Euclid and 105th area are the stuffof local legends. Kirk would go on to national acclaim before his untimely death inthe late 70's. Baccus stayed close to home and it has been our good fortune.

Eddie Baccus Sr. has been a mentor to countless Cleveland jazz musicians, notablyJoe Lovano, Ernie Krivda, and more recently his son, Eddie Baccus Jr.. His work hasonly been documented infrequently. He recorded an LP with Kirk back in 1962"Feel Real" on Smash records. His other recording is a session done with Lovano inthe mid 1980's entitled "Hometown Sessions". Although he has not gone on togreater glory playing the national circuit, Eddie Baccus Sr. has been the bedrockof the Cleveland jazz scene and his influence on fans and musicians alike has beeninvaluable. Joining Eddie Baccus Sr. for his appearance at Nighttown will be an All-StarCleveland lineup. They are Cecil Rucker on the Vibes. Eddie Sr. has frequentlyappeared with Cecil's group Good Vibes. Billy Artis is on guitar. Many willremember Billy from his days backing the late great Bill Doggett at the Theatrical indowntown Cleveland. Perry Williams III is on drums. Perry is a veteran on the souljazz circuit and has worked with Eddie Sr. and Cecil extensively. And on vocals isRon Davis. Don't miss Hammond B-3 wizard Eddie Baccus Sr. Quartet live atNighttown.

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Paul Booth Quartet$20.00 Wednesday 3/07 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

From London, England. Saxophonist from the bands of Steve Winwood andBasia headlines at Nighttown on night off from Steve Winwood's US tour.

Featuring: Paul Booth-Sax, Dan Maier-Piano, Tim Lekan-Acoustic Bass, & DonniePatterson-Drums.

Having released five solo albums to date, Paul Booth has firmly established himselfas an in demand solo artist, as well as a ‘first call’ sideman for many big names inboth jazz and popular music worlds.

In his early years, whilst studying at the Royal Academy of Music, he won manyawards including the prestigious Clifford Brown/Stan Getz fellowship held in Miami,“The Best Modern Jazz Player” category in the televised “Young Jazz Player of theYear” competition and many more.

His ability to blend into any musical surrounding coupled with his talents as a multi-instrumentalist has seen him work with a variety of well-known artists. Paul iscurrently in the Steve Winwood band, can be seen touring with Incognito, BrandNew Heavies, BBC Big Band, Michael Janisch Quintet, Ryan Quigley Quintet andover the years has toured, performed & recorded worldwide with the likes of SteelyDan, Eric Clapton, Carlos Santana, Van Morrison, The Allman Brothers, Bonnie Raitt,Chaka Khan, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Rod Stewart, Kylie Mingoue,Riverdance, Warren Haynes, Basia, Marti Pellow, Derek Trucks, Matt Bianco, , EddieHenderson, Geoffrey Keezer, Clarence Penn, Ingrid Jensen

Paul runs several groups including a newly formed quartet with Steve Hamilton,Dave Whitford & Andrew Bain. He also runs a critically acclaimed world musicgroup called Patchwork Project featuring Jacqui Dankworth, Giorgio Serci, RodYoungs, Davide Mantovani & Satin Singh. The first album came out in 2015 andVolume 2 is due for release in 2018. Paul can also be seen with his organ trio withRoss Stanley & Andrew Bain and as the musical director of the London based worldmusic big band: Bansangu Orchestra.

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Camila Meza "Traces" Quartet$15.00 Thursday 3/08 8:00 pm Buy Tickets

From Chile/NYC! Vocalist/Guitarist & Singer Songwriter blends Jazz & Musicfrom North & South America Live on Nighttown's Stage!

Featuring: Camila Meza-Vocals & Guitar, Michael Orenstein-piano, Kip Reed-bass, & Anthony Taddeo-drums/percussion.

The New York Times has described her as "A bright young singer and guitarist withan ear for music of both folkloric and pop intention, Camila Meza has connectedwith a strong peer group since moving to New York from her native Santiago, Chile,in 2009."

During her seven years in the United States, Camila Meza has created a big impactin the New York jazz scene. She possesses an innate and rare combination ofqualities as a singer and guitar player, who also writes her own songs andarrangements. She has a highly expressive voice with a unique tamber and way ofphrasing, while her improvisations and accompaniment on the guitar are equallytouching and soulful. Camila's music takes us on a joyfully energetic and deepjourney full of beauty and adventure. Her Latin American roots and profoundconnection to jazz combined with the fusions of contemporary and popular musicgive the music she creates a very special and appealing sound.

Camila Meza belongs to a new generation of jazz musicians that are interested increating new sounds and allowing diverse influences into their music. With love forthis exploration, Camila felt right at home in the diverse and creative jazz scene ofNew York City. She graduated from The New School for Jazz and ContemporaryMusic in 2012 where she had the chance to study with masters such as PeterBernstein, Vic Juris, Sam Yahel, Steve Cardenas and Gil Goldstein amongst others.But even before working with these masters, she began playing with her peers andother musicians of New York, quickly becoming part of the New York community.

"Living in New York has shaped the way I approach my music, and has nurtured meas a person. I've discovered things I would never have if I hadn't been here. It hasbeen a journey both outwards and inwards."

Her breakthrough album "Traces" has her showcasing her talents as a composerand excelled singer and guitar player on her debut album for the New York basedlabel Sunnyside Records.

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Tamir Hendelman Trio$20.00 Friday 3/09 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

From Israel/LA Ca.. Piano virtuoso from the Jeff Hamilton Trio Leads his Trio

From Israel/LA Ca.. Piano virtuoso from the Jeff Hamilton Trio Leads his Triolive at Nighttown!

Featuring: Tamir Hendelman-Piano, Paul Keller-Acoustic Bass, Sean Dobbins-Drums.

Award-winning jazz pianist Tamir Hendelman has performed with the Jeff HamiltonTrio, the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, Harry Allen, Teddy Edwards, WarrenVache, Houston Person, Jeff Clayton, Nick Brignola, Phil Upchurch, Rickey Woodard,John Clayton and Barbara Morrison. He also leads his own trio and his debut CD"Playground" features him in this trio setting.

Beginning his keyboard studies at age 6 in Tel Aviv, Tamir moved to the US at age12 in 1984, winning Yamaha's national keyboard competition 2 years later at age14. Concerts in Japan and the Kennedy Center followed.

Tamir then studied at the Tanglewood Institute in 1988 and received a Bachelor ofMusic Composition degree from Eastman School of Music in 1993. He then becamethe youngest musical director for Lovewell Institute, a national arts education non-profit organization.

Since returning to LA in 1996, Tamir has been in steady demand as pianist andarranger, touring the US, Europe and Asia, and receiving awards from ASCAP andNational Foundation For Advancement in the Arts. In 1999 Tamir was a guest soloistwith the Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra.

Tamir joined the Jeff Hamilton Trio in 2000, contributing arrangements, recordingand touring Japan, Europe and the US. In 2001 he became a member of theClayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, with whom he premiered John Clayton's neworchestration of Oscar Peterson's Canadiana Suite in the Hollywood Bowl in 2001. In2002 he also toured Europe with Tierney Sutton and the Bill Holman Big Band.Tamir musically directed Julia Migenes' s "Alter Ego" and played/arranged onRoberta Gambarini's "Easy To Love."

With the CHJO, Tamir has recorded for John Pizzarelli, Gladys Knight and Diana Krall.He is the pianist/arranger on Jackie Ryan's "You and the Night and the Music" andJanis Mann's "A Perfect Time." He is also featured on Natalie Cole's "StillUnforgettable" and Barbara Streisand's upcoming recording.

Tamir’s musical travels have taken him from Alaska to New York, and Thailand toIsrael. In his own trio, he explores standards, Brazilian music, blues and his Israeliroots. Tamir’s debut CD Playground (2008) was released in Japan on the Swing Bros.label and was released in the U.S. in December 2008. Tamir is a ResonanceRecords artist.

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Greg Bandy / Tomas Janzon International Quartet $20.00 Saturday 3/10 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Master Drummer Greg Bandy teams up with Swedish Guitarist Tomas Janzon toLead All Star International Quartet!

Featuring: Greg Bandy-Drums, Tomas Janzon-Guitar, Juni Booth-Acoustic Bass, &Jackie Warren-Piano.

Now based in New York City, drummer Greg Bandy is a perennial favorite in theCleveland area and also enjoys an international reputation. Bandy has toured withseveral major jazz artists including Pharoah Sanders, Joe Henderson, Betty Carter,and Olu Dara. Additionally he has lead his own groups extensively. He has takenhis groups far and wide, making appearances throughout North America, Europe,and in such far away destinations as Japan.

Tomas Janzon was born in Stockholm, Sweden. His musical quest started at theage of 7 playing the recorder. At 8 he began studying the cello and by 12 he was

age of 7 playing the recorder. At 8 he began studying the cello and by 12 he wasperforming with the chamber orchestra Collegium Musicum. Later he would pursueand focus on the guitar.

After studying at Musikhogskolan, The Royal School of Music in Stockholm heembarked on his professional career: touring, performing and recording in Swedenand northern Europe with such artists as Berit Andersson, Bronislaw Suchanek,Anita Strandell, Twice Guitar, Casa Grande and others. Tomas composed andrecorded music for TV and films: "Vargavar" for national TV.

Tomas arrived in Los Angeles 1991 to study with Joe Diorio. While studying with Joein L.A. Tomas was awarded The Outstanding Player of the Year at GIT in 1992,teaching as an adjunct staff member from 1995 to 2008. In May 2000 he completeda MM with honors in Classical Guitar at USC Thornton School of Music, studying withScott Tennant and James Smith, also studying composition for Vince Mendoza andteaching at the Jazz Studies and Studio Guitar Departments. His compositionVariations I to IV for marimba, percussion, guitar and double bass was premiered atUSC Thornton School of Music 2000.

2001 Tomas spent in Canada as an Artist-in-Resident at Selkirk College, teachingand performing. 2002 to the present has included touring and working in LosAngeles, New York, Seattle, Phoenix, Argentina, Brazil, Norway, Denmark andSweden. The last years has also seen Tomas articles published in Guitar Player,Down Beat, LA Jazz Scene, Orkesterjournalen, Jazz Stage and Fotnoten.

Tomas recorded with Sherman Ferguson, Nedra Wheeler and Billy Higgins and hasreceived positive reviews and international airplay with this, his Changes Musiclabel recording X-Changes.

Tomas' composing/recording project Coast to Coast to Coast from 3 cities: LosAngeles - Stockholm - New York, was released in January 2007. Featuring BenDixon, Ken Filiano, Birger Thorelli, Lars Ekman, Jeff Littleton, Tony Austin andWilliam Henderson.

Recording project Experiences featuring Art Hillery, Jeff Littleton and Albert "Tootie"Heath was released September 6, 2010.

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Jake Boland$20.00 Friday 3/16 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Pre St. Patrick's Day Celebration with vocalist and storytellerJake Boland!

St Patrick's Day with The New Barleycorn$10.00 - $25.00 Saturday 3/17 1:00 pm Buy Tickets5:30 pm Sold Out 8:30 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!!.

1:00pm Show - children just $10

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 years beforedeciding to come to live in the U.S.A.

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The Numbers Band (15-60-75)$10.00 Friday 3/23 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

From Kent, Ohio! Celebrating their 48th Year! Northeast Ohio Jazz, Blues, &Rock Legends hit the Stage at Nighttown!

Rock Legends hit the Stage at Nighttown!

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

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

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

So, the band continues to create and evolve outside of the "Rock & Roll"establishment. The majority of the recordings were financed by friends. Hundredsof photographs taken of the band in different stages of it's existence by differentamazing people tell a story of intense performances, long nights, and the passing oftime. Band members have come and gone, and returned again. Robert sees musicas much more than an emotional release or a performance.

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

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

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Richie Cole & Sammy DeLeon Latin Jazz Septet$25.00 Saturday 3/24 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Jazz Meets Salsa when Saxophone Star Richie Cole teams up with the NorthCoasts top Latin Jazz Group!

Featuring: Richie Cole-sax, Sammy DeLeon-timbales, Jackie Warren-piano,Rafael Guzman-percussion, Cheito Hernandez-bass, Scott McKee-trumpet, TomFirst-sax, & Mark Mauldin-trombone.

Richie Cole started playing alto saxophone when he was 10 years old in his hometown of Trenton, New Jersey. Influenced by Sonny Rollins and Charlie Parker, Cole’stalent and dedication won him a full scholarship from Downbeat Magazine to theBerklee School of Music in Boston.

Berklee School of Music in Boston.

His professional career began in 1969 when he joined the Buddy Rich Big Band.And after stints with the Lionel Hampton Big Band and the Doc Severinsen BigBand, Cole formed his own quintet and toured worldwide, doing a great deal topopularize bebop and his own “Alto Madness” style in the 70’s and early 80’s.

Cole has performed and recorded with the great vocalese artist Eddie Jefferson, theManhattan Transfer, Bobby Enriquez, Freddie Hubbard, Sonny Stitt, Art Pepper, TomWaits, Boots Randolph, and Nancy Wilson, to name just a few of his musicalcollaborations. Notably, Cole has performed at the Village Vanguard and CarnegieHall as well as gave a command performance for the Queen of England.

Cole has recorded over 50 albums and CDs, including his top hit album “HollywoodMadness” (1979 Muse Records) and his tribute album to Leonard Bernstein, “RichieCole Plays West Side Story” (1997 Music Masters Jazz). A prolific composer, Colealso finds time to arrange for full big bands, symphony orchestras and frequentperformances at jazz festivals worldwide. Moreover, he enjoys sharing his love ofmusic with younger generations and is active recording, touring and presentinguniversity master classes.

Cole was appointed to the Board of the National Jazz Service Organization and theBoard for the National Endowment for the Arts where he served as chairman forone year. He is also a charter member of the International Association of JazzEducators. In 2005 he was awarded the State of California Congressional Certificateof Lifetime Achievement in Jazz on behalf of the Temecula Jazz Society.

Sammy DeLeon is a master timbales player who has shared his talent far andwide. He has appeared in New York, Chicago, Miami, San Juan and points inbetween. He is the undisputed leader in latin music in the Ohio area. Formerly themusical director of Impacto Nuevo, Sammy has been leading his own group since1996. Equally adept in latin jazz, salsa and merengue, Sammy and his Orchestramake it hard for an audience to sit still. DeLeon has shared the stage with manystars of latin jazz.

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

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"54 Below Concert": Baldwin Wallace Musical TheaterDepartment Senior Class$10.00 Monday 3/26 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Baldwin Wallace Musical Theater Senior Class

Every year in early April, the BW music theater seniors take their “SeniorShowcase” to New York City. This tightly choreographed “mini-show” is performedso the theatrical agents can see the talent for themselves and decide which of thekids they want to represent. And all of the BW kids, stunningly and for years, end upwith theatrical representation, often based on this showcase.

For the last few years, the BW seniors have also done their showcase at New York’sfamed cabaret, “Feinstein’s 54 Below.”

But not this year.

But not this year.

Instead, the seniors are going to do a completely different show for thissophisticated New York audience – and they’re going to preview that special showat Nighttown on Monday, March 26.

Let’s help send the BW seniors to fame and fortune in New York City with a full-house of Cleveland support at Nighttown on March 26 for this very special“Feinstein’s 54 Below” show.

From lead roles on Broadway and London's West End to prime time television, filmand more, students from Baldwin Wallace’s music theatre (BWMT) program havegarnered top acclaim for more than 20 years.

Recently ranked as number two of the top ten Music Theatre programs in thecountry by College Magazine, Program Director Victoria Bussert continues to leadstudents to successful careers.

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

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Charlie Hunter$20.00 Tuesday 3/27 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

8 String Guitar Virtuoso and his Group return to Nighttown!

As a young guitarist growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area, Charlie Hunter waslooking for a way to stand out in the '80s. His primary influences were jazz great JoePass and the fluid Tuck Andress (of the guitar/vocal duo Tuck & Patti), both six-stringguitarists who were adept at blending bass notes into their standard guitarmelodies to make themselves sound like two musicians at once. But Hunter wantedto take it one step further, and set out to find an instrument on which he couldsimultaneously function as both a guitarist and a bassist. For his self-titled 1993debut CD, Hunter played a seven-string guitar for the duality effect, locking downthe bottom with drummer Jay Lane and mixing melodically with saxophonist DavidEllis. But on his trio's 1995 sophomore release, Bing, Bing, Bing!, Hunter unveiledhis custom-made Novax eight-string, the guitar that finally allowed him to realizehis capacity. Designed by Ralph Novak, the instrument featured special frets andseparate signals for its guitar and bass portions. Picking bass notes with his rightthumb while fretting them with his left index finger (while at the same timefingerpicking guitar chords and single notes with his right hand's remaining fourdigits as he frets with his left hand's other three fingers), Hunter achieves the realsound of two-for-one.

Hunter played with the side group T.J. Kirk in the mid-'90s, a band that derived theirname from the cover material they exclusively played: Thelonious Monk, JamesBrown, and Rahsaan Roland Kirk. Initially wanting to call themselves James T. Kirkbefore being threatened by the Star Trek TV and film series, T.J. Kirk released aself-titled 1995 debut and the 1996 follow-up, If Four Was One, before disbanding.Hunter took drummer Scott Amendola with him for his next project, an ambitiousinstrumental remake of Bob Marley's Natty Dread album in its entirety. Alsofeaturing saxophonists Kenny Brooks and Calder Spanier, the 1997 release beat theodds by becoming arguably Hunter's best album. After Spanier died from injuriessustained from being hit by a car, Hunter moved east to New York, taking Amendolawith him. Teaming with vibraphonist Stefon Harris and percussionist John Santos,Charlie Hunter & Pound for Pound's 1998 CD Return of the Candyman is dedicatedto Spanier. A departure from Natty Dread, mainly due to the work of Harris, the discfeatured a vibes-heavy cover of Steve Miller's "Fly Like an Eagle."

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Songwriters in the Round$10.00 Friday 3/30 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Singer Songwriters share their Music and Stories live on Nighttown Stage!

Featuring: Gretchen Pleuss, Emily Keener, Morgan Mecaskey, Michelle Gaw.

As with some of her proudly stated musical heroes, which include Nick Drake, JoniMitchell, Paul Simon, and Ani Difranco, Gretchen Pleuss keeps the music abovethe standard, three-chord, coffee-house troubadour sound with some cool chordprogressions (a la Mitchell) and grooves. Pleuss also trusts her lilting melodiesenough to use her quiet, emotive alto to sell her lyrics.

Emily Keener is a craftswoman of observation and emotion, and her live presenceis reminiscent of conversations in dimly lit living rooms. Her music is a mirror and amagnifying glass, reflective and evocative; with compelling melodies and fiercehonesty.Her latest record, “Breakfast” (November 2016) and 2018 finds herworking tirelessly on a new collection of songs for her upcoming release.

Morgan Mecaskey is an American musician, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist living in Cleveland, Ohio. Her music is a heart and head experiencefor the listener: earnest lyrics delve into metaphysical questions while vividsoundscapes, whimsical motifs, and fat beats build the bold and beguiling music.

Michelle Gaw is a singer/songwriter that has been writing and performing forseven years. She has a wide range of musical influences including folk, soul, jazz,and indie. Michelle focuses primarily on relatability and wordplay in hersongwriting. She strives to make her audiences think differently about life’ssubtleties. Using guided imagery and word painting, Michelle’s songs take listenersthrough vivid experiences.

Dane Vannatter

Dane Vannatter $15.00 Saturday 3/31 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Dynamic Jazz Vocalist and recent arrival in Cleveland makes his NighttownDebut with his Quartet!

Dane Vannatter has received Bistro awards for Outstanding Vocalist and for hissecond recording Flight by the critics of BackStage in New York. Dane has beenacclaimed by reviewers at The New York Post, The Boston Globe, and BackStage fora style that “blends facets of cabaret and jazz with intelligence and care.”

The Boston Globe remarks “Dane Vannatter’s distinctive style leaves an imprint onwhatever music he sings. His voice has a floating quality that gets in your head andwon’t leave….his music is a swinging, soaring adventure!” He has been nominatedfor 4 MAC awards and is a Nightlife Award finalist.

Dane has performed for several years at the annual Mabel Mercer CabaretConvention in New York. In Pittsburgh, Dane has performed for First Fridays at theFrick, and sings regularly at Fairmont Hotel’s Jazz at Andy’s and James StreetGastropub & Speakeasy. On July 31, 2015 Dane was called to the stage by PattiLaBelle during her concert in Columbus, Ohio. After hearing Dane sing and invitinghim to duet on her classic “Lady Marmalade” Patti exclaimed “You better sing, fool.My God!.”

Dane released his 4th CD Give Me Something Real in 2016 to much critical acclaim

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Svetlana & The Delancey Five$15.00 Thursday 4/05 8:00 pm Buy Tickets

From Russia/NYC! Exciting Swing Vocalist and her Band make Cleveland Debutat Nighttown!

Svetlana is "Breakfast at Tiffany's served at the 21st Century Speakeasy" (AllanYoung, New York Music Daily), "outstanding vocalist and songwriter" (WillFrieldwald, Wall Street Journal), "making Hot Jazz sound cool!" (BlueMonkMoods).

"Prepare to swing and be moved!" (JazzLives) and "Shine your dancing shoes!"(Time Out NY) as "NYC darlings" (Time Out NY) Svetlana and the Delancey Fivetransport you to the carnival of sound, seamlessly moving from sophisticated andsultry retrospection to a rowdy joyous "exuberant, foot-stomping party combiningswing and pop-singer/songwriter sensibilities"(WPIX11TV) fit for the 21st Century!

Svetlana & The Delancey Five is a collective to New York's veteran jazz musicianslead by a young exciting vocalist, bandleader and arranger, Svetlana Shmulyian.Since forming in 2011, Svetlana and her band have headlined sold out shows in thepremier jazz clubs (such as Blue Note, BBKings, Joe's Pub, Regattabar), Jazz Festivals(Blue Note Jazz Festival, Tel Aviv Blues Festival), and Performance Arts Centersacross the United States and internationally. The band has gained stellar reviewsfrom Presenters, Audiences, and Press alike by playing exhilarating shows thatcombine the charm of Svetlana's sultry swinging vocals, with the the excitementand power of a "little big band" and the intoxicating unpredictable improvisationalaspects of a small jazz group!

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Jeff Lorber Fusion$40.00 Friday 4/06 8:00 pm Buy Tickets10:00 pm Buy Tickets

Grammy Winning Piano and Keyboard Artist and Fusion Legendreturns to Nighttown for 2 Big Shows!Trailblazing pianist, composer, producer and bandleader Jeff Lorber is aconsummate artist who continues to push himself to new plateaus. Agroundbreaking Fender Rhodes pioneer along with the likes of Herbie Hancock, JoeSample and Bob James, Lorber has triumphed as one of the most innovativemusical minds in contemporary jazz. The multi Grammy-nominated pianist’s newestCD is a sterling example of his expansive musical roots, masterfully craftedharmonic and melodic sophistication, irresistible finger-poppin’ grooves andintricate rhythmic sense. “I came up with the name Prototype because we arealways trying to up our game and come up with new exciting music that could be aprototype or innovative harbinger for the future of our musical style,” says the LAbased pianist. Lorber, a Berklee College of Music alum who formerly majored inChemistry at Boston College goes full throttle on Prototype, orchestrating like analchemist in the lab concocting a majestic elixir of jazz, soul, funk, pop, R&B andgospel.

Jeff Lorber’s Fusion came to life in the 70s when the pianist attended BerkleeCollege of Music. “I was listening to Miles Davis and Bitches Brew and the beginningof great fusion bands like Mahavishnu Orchestra, Weather Report and Return toForever,” reflects Lorber. “There were also artists like Herbie Hancock, TheCrusaders and Grover Washington, who pioneered a more melodic and funky typeof sound. Not to mention the fantastic music being made in R&B and pop music likeEarth Wind and Fire and Tower of Power.” Lorber envisioned Jeff Lorber Fusion asecond generation to these fusion bands that were more R&B and melody oriented.A true clinician, Lorber has made it a point to study the long line of modern jazzpianists since 1945. “Herbie Hancock and Chick Corea have been major influencesbut I had to go back and try to figure out who they listened to and were inspired by,”says Lorber. “Some of these icons that come to mind are Bill Evans, TheloniousMonk, McCoy Tyner and Bud Powell.” He adds, “I also can’t forget all of the pianistswho played with Miles Davis such as Red Garland, Wynton Kelly, Tommy Flanaganand Horace Silver.”

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

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Tuesday, Feb. 13 Hubb's Groove Pre-Valentine's Celebration - Tribute to Switch & DeBarge 7 PM $20.Pre-Valentine's Day Bash with Master Drummer Robert Hubbard & Hubb's Groove!Tribute to Switch & DeBarge With Special Guest Vocalists D'Brian & T. Marie.With: Robert Hubbard-drums/leader, Tony Watson-sax. George Granville-piano/keys, & John Jones-bass.

Wednesday, Feb. 14 Nicki Parrott Trio 7 PM $20.Valentine's Day Celebration! Vocalist and Acoustic Bassist from Les Paul Trio leads All-Star Trio live atNighttown!Featuring: Nicki Parrott-vocals & acoustic bass, Jackie Warren-piano, & Bob Fraser-guitar.

Thursday, Feb. 15 Carol Welsman 8 PM $20.From Toronto/LA, Ca.! Post Valentine's Day Celebration continues with Pianist/Vocalist extraordinaire(six Juno nominations) and Special Guest Acoustic Bassist/Vocalist Nicki Parrott from Australia/NYC. TwoInternational Stars play the Great American Songbook, Standards, Originals, and More Live onNighttown's Stage!

Friday, & Saturday, Feb. 16-17 Chuchito Valdes 8:30 PM $30.From Cuba! Piano virtuoso and his group heat up the cold winter with Hot Latin Jazz Live at Nighttown!

Thursday February 22 Lucky Peterson & Tamara Tramell 8 PM $20.Legend of Jazz and Blues returns to Nighttown!Featuring: Lucky Peterson-guitar, piano, & vocals, Tamara Tramell-vocals, Kip Reed-bass, & TBA-drums

Friday, Feb. 23 Sammy DeLeon Latin Jazz Sextet 8:30 PM $15.

Friday, Feb. 23 Sammy DeLeon Latin Jazz Sextet 8:30 PM $15.Great Lakes Leading Latin Jazz Group live at Nighttown!Featuring: Sammy DeLeon/timbales & vocals, Jackie Warren-piano, Rafael Guzman-percussion,Jose 'Cheo' Hernandez-bass, Scott McKee-trumpet, & Tom First-sax.

Saturday, March 3 Laila Biali 8:30 PM $20.From Toronto! Tremendous new singer/songwriter vocalist and pianist makes Cleveland debut atNighttown with her Trio.As featured in the groups of Sting, Chris Botti, and Suzanne Vega! CD release event!

Sunday, March 4 Eddie Baccus Sr. Quartet 7 PM $15.Hammond B-3 Master & Clevelnad Jazz Legend back on the Nighttown Stage!Featuring: Eddie Baccus Sr.-Hammond B-3 Organ, Cecil Rucker-Vibes, Billy Artis-Guitar, & Perry WilliamsIII-Drums.

Wednesday, March 7 Paul Booth Quartet 7 PM $20.From London, England. Saxophonist from the bands of Steve Winwood and Basia headlines at Nighttownon night off from Steve Winwood's US tour.Featuring: Paul Booth-Sax, Dan Maier-Piano, Tim Lekan-Acoustic Bass, & Donnie Patterson-Drums.

Thursday, March 8 Camila Meza Traces Quartet 8 PM $15.From Chile/NYC! Vocalist/Guitarist & Singer Songwriter blends Jazz & Music from North & South AmericaLive on Nighttown's Stage!Featuring: Camila Meza-Vocals & Guitar, Michael Orenstein-piano, Kip Reed-bass, & Anthony Taddeo-drums/percussion.

Friday, March 9 Tamir Hendelman Trio 8:30 PM $20From Israel/LA Ca.. Piano virtuoso from the Jeff Hamilton Trio Leads his Trio live at Nighttown!Featuring: Tamir Hendelman-Piano, Paul Keller-Acoustic Bass, Sean Dobbins-Drums.

Saturday, March 10 Greg Bandy / Tomas Janzon International Quartet 8:30 PM $20.Master Drummer Greg Bandy teams up with Swedish Guitarist Tomas Janzon to Lead All StarInternational Quartet!Featuring: Greg Bandy-Drums, Tomas Janzon-Guitar, Juni Booth-Acoustic Bass, & Jackie Warren-Piano.

Friday, March 16 Jake Boland 8:30 PM $20.Pre St. Patrick's Day Celebration with vocalist and storyteller Jake Boland!

Saturday March 17 St Patrick's Day with The New Barleycorn 1pm, 5:30pm, 8:30pm $25 1:00pm Show - children just $10Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at Nightown with Irish Music Masters The New Barleycorn!The place to be for St Patrick's Day!!.

Friday, March 23 The Numbers Band (15-60-75) 8:30 PM $10.From Kent, Ohio! Celebrating their 48th Year! Northeast Ohio Jazz, Blues, & Rock Legends hit the Stageat Nighttown!Featuring: Bob Kidney-guitar & vocals, Jack Kidney-harmonica, sax, keys, & vocals, Terry Hynde-sax, BillWatson-bass, & Clint Alguire-drums.

Saturday, March 24 Richie Cole & Sammy DeLeon Latin Jazz Septet 8:30 PM $25.Jazz Meets Salsa when Saxophone Star Richie Cole teams up with the North Coasts top Latin Jazz Group! Featuring: Richie Cole-sax, Sammy DeLeon-timbales, Jackie Warren-piano, Rafael Guzman-percussion,Cheito Hernandez-bass, Scott McKee-trumpet, Tom First-sax, & Mark Mauldin-trombone.

Monday, March 26 “54 Below Concert”: Baldwin Wallace Musical Theater Senior Class 7PM $10.Next Generation of Broadway Stars Live on Nighttown Stage!

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Tuesday, March 27 Charlie Hunter 7 PM $20.8 String Guitar Virtuoso and his Group return to Nighttown!

Friday, March 30 Songwriters in the Round 8:30 PM $10.Singer Songwriters share their Music and Stories live on Nighttown Stage!Featuring: Gretchen Pleuss, Emily Keener, Morgan Mecaskey, Michelle Gaw.

Saturday, March 31 Dane Vannatter 8:30 PM $15.Dynamic Jazz Vocalist and recent arrival in Cleveland makes his Nighttown Debut with his Quartet!

Thursday, April 5 Svetlana & The Delancey Five 8 PM $15.From Russia/NYC! Exciting Swing Vocalist and her Band make Cleveland Debut at Nighttown!

Friday, April 6 Jeff Lorber Fusion 8 & 10 PM $40.Grammy Winning Piano and Keyboard Artist and Fusion Legend returns to Nighttown for 2 Big Shows!

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