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Fun Week at Nighttown: Barbara Rosene, Norman Connors, Cleveland Brass Works, and more....

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Fun week of music here at Nighttown as we continue our 50th Anniversary Month Celebration.

On Wednesday, catch the debut of Cleveland Brass Works. Interesting combination of hornsincluding french horn, trombone, trumpets, tuba and more.

On Thursday, Neil Jacobs and American Gypsy, take the tradition of European gypsy jazz and giveit an American twist.

On Friday, you don't want to miss the return of Barbara Rosene, fresh off the road fromperformances with the Harry James Orchestra. Barbara is a native of NE Ohio and splits her timebetween here and New York City. Barbara will be accompanied by Jackie Warren on piano, PeterDominguez on bass, and Ron Godale on drums.

Then on Saturday, soul jazz super-star Norman Connors returns to Nighttown.

Finally on Monday, new guitar sensation Ewan Dobson makes his debut performance at Nighttown. Check out his video here - really unique and viewed by over 18 million people!!

Hope you can join us for a fun week of music at Nighttown.

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Nighttown is Celebrating It's 50th Anniversary!!

Yes, Nighttown turns 50!! We'll be celebrating all month.

Brendan Ring (proprietor) and Jim Wadsworth (music producer) were interviewed byDee Perry on 90.3 WCPN ideastream® The Sound of Applause. Here is thelink to the interview. When using the online player, once you hit play, you can movethe left indicator to the 32:40 mark (be patient while it loads up). Great insights intothe history of Nighttown and keeping it going. Enjoy!!

WKYC Channel 3 came out to film at Nighttown on February 5th. See the newsstory hosted by Jim Donovan and reported by Wally Aliyu..

The Plain Dealer and Cleveland.com featured Nighttown in three separatearticles:

Nighttown at 50: Owner Brendan Ring talks about the fabulous yearsof legendary nightclub by Michael HeatonNighttown at 50: Cleveland Heights jazz club celebrates 'first 50 years'with a concert by Chuck YarboroughNighttown in Cleveland Heights turns 50: a jazz club where time standsstill by John Petkovic

Destination Cleveland is featuring Nighttown on their website all this month with aspecial banner ad and a feature article on Nightown. Cl ick here to read theircelebration of Nighttown.

Nighttown is also featured in February's "Cleveland Magazine". Click here to readthe article (pdf).

Tune in to WCPN 90.3FM's "The Sound of Applause" featuring Dee Perry onWednesday February 4th at 2:00PM for a live interview with Brendan Ring,Nighttown's illustrious proprietor, along with our legendary artistic director JimWadsworth. They'll be sharing stories of Nighttown's past and it's musical legacy.

Come join us at Nighttown as we celebrate throughout the month ofFebruary. Stay tuned for more celebration news!!

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John McCutcheon featured in Plain Dealer and Cleveland.com

Great article by Michael Sangiacomo, The Plain Dealer, onthe upcoming show February 12 with master singer-storyteller John McCutcheon. Click here to read the fullarticle.

New Shows Just Added

2/18 Cleveland Brass Works 2/20 Barbara Rosene & Jackie Warren Trio 3/02 Hudson High School Big Band 3/04 Cyrille Aimee & Diego Figueiredo3/05 The Kandinsky Effect3/07 John Clayton / Gerald Clayton 3/08 Sherena Wynn & David Thomas Trio 3/10 Hathaway Brown Music Program 3/11 & 3/12 Bucky Pizzarelli Quartet 3/13 April Verch 3/14 YellowJackets 3/29 Ed Ridley & Serious Business

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Nighttown One of the Top Great Jazz Venues in the World

Once again, Nighttown has been selected as one ofthe Great Jazz Venues in the World by DownBeatMagazine. Nighttown is still the only club in thestate of Ohio selected. We're super proud of beingselected once again.

It's a lot of hard work presenting international levelartists, but you have supported our efforts, and as aresult together we have built a home for us all toenjoy.

Thank you to all of our fans!!

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"Late Night at Nighttown" ** Every Week **Fridays Dennis Lewin on piano 10:30PM - 1:00AM No coverSaturdays Jackie Warren on piano 10:30PM - 1:00AM No cover

Starting this weekend (1/23/15), Dennis Lewin now joins us on Friday nights on piano in the Music Room Lounge.

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Nighttown Tickets and Seating Policy

To purchase tickets click here, Do not make an additionaltable reservation - it is already included with yourpurchased tickets. All seats are General Admission. Allseating is based on the time that you arrive for the showand based on how many people are in your party andwhere we have tables of that size. You may be sharing atable with other people.

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 there aretwo shows (i.e. shows at 7 & 9PM), the discount is onlygood for the second show. Students under the age of 18must be accompanied by an adult paying full price inorder to be eligible for the discount.

CLEVELAND BRASS WORKS $10.00 Wednesday 2/18 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Modern Brass Quintet w/percussion plays mixture of Jazz, Rock,Funk, and Latin Music live at Nighttown!

Featuring: Mark Russo-trumpet, Theresa May-trumpet, MeredithEvans-french horn, Brad Kepperley-trombone, Scott Hindulak-tuba, Neil Chastain-percussion, & Carl DeScott-percussion.Cleveland Brass Works is a modern Brass Quintet with Percussion playing amixture of jazz, rock, funk, and Latin music.

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NEIL JACOBS AND AMERICANGYPSY$15.00 Thursday 2/19 8:00 pm Buy Tickets

Acoustic 12 string guitar wizard Neil Jacobs and his American Gypsyproject hit the Stage at Nighttown!

Featuring: Neil Jacobs-12 string acoustic guitar, Steven Fox-acoustic bass,& Arkadiy Gips-violin.

American gypsy is deserving of every honor it receives!

The Eastern European gypsy tradition is deftly captured, along with overtones of jazz and evenflamenco.Roma and folk traditions are presented in Neil Jacobs' own guitar styling compositions, supportedon many pieces with the Ukrainian master violinist Arkadiy Gips.

"American Gypsy", unlike many traditional peasant productions, is apt to reach a wider audiencethan most - Its flamenco styles will draw listeners of spanish music, its classical precision willappeal to classical musicians, and its gypsy roots will attract Eastern European listeners who willfind the blends surprising and refreshing.

From Flamenco to Hungarian gypsy cafe to near-Klezmer beats, American Gypsy provides a hostof ethnic-rooted, rollicking guitar songs.

An outstanding production!”

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BARBARA ROSENE & JACKIEWARREN TRIO$15.00 Friday 2/20 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

NYC based & Ohio Native Barbara Rosene returns to Nighttown! Vocalistfrom the Harry James Orchestra! Featuring: Jackie Warren-piano, PeterDominguez-acoustic bass, & Ron Godale-drums.

Barbara Rosene has built an unequalled reputation for interpreting the great music of the 1920sand 30s and 40s. She is a passionate vocalist whose interpretations uncover the richness of jazzclassics through the subtle, skilled delivery of one truly in love with the genre she sings.

Rosene gives voice to songs in ways that are both gracefully provocative and warmly welcoming.Few singers have her feel for classic material, from all eras of Jazz, interpreting the music withnot only a full understanding and love of the original time period but with the rare ability tomake the material sound fresh and emotionally relevant today.

In her established career she has shared stages with jazz icons, performing internationally withThe Harry James Orchestra, Vince Giordano and The Nighthawks, the late Les Paul at New York’sIridium Jazz Club, The Woody Allen Band, at The Carlyle Hotel, as well as directing her own NewYorkers, and as guest artist with orchestras and in festivals across the world. She has playedsuch venues as The Iridium, Lincoln Center’s Rose Hall, The Montreal Jazz Festival, Nighttown(Cleveland), Blues Alley (DC), The Arizona Music Festival, Jazz Amarinois, and The Hotel Villa Flori,Lake Como.

Will Friedwald, author of Jazz Singing and Sinatra! has written: “No one evokes more vividly themusic of the great singers of the 1920s than Barbara Rosene.”

Barbara’s CDs include releases on the Blues Back, Arbor’s and Azica labels.

Jackie Warren is one of the most in demand and prolific jazz artists working in the Great Lakesregion. On any given night she can be found playing solo, leading her trio, or she may be heardas the featured soloist and arranger for Sammy DeLeon's Salsa and Latin-Jazz ensemble.

Jackie is also a professor of music at Tri-C and has several private students. Jackie gets callsconstantly from vocalists who want her to back them, and she is frequently called on to guestwith national artists. In the past few years Jackie has performed with David "Fathead" Newman,Bobby Watson, Jane Bunnett, and Gerald Wilson. Her arrangements can be heard on SammyDeLeon's new CD, and recently she recorded a session in collaboration with the legendaryproducer Tommy LiPuma.

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NORMAN CONNORS $30.00 Saturday 2/21 8:00 pm Buy Tickets 10:00 pm Buy Tickets

Legendary Drummer and Producer Back at Nighttown for Black HistoryMonth Celebration!

Playing all of his hits including "You are My Starship", "Valentine Love","Betcha My Golly Wow", and More!

Like Roy Ayers, George Benson, and Patrice Rushen, Norman Connors is best known for his majorRB hits but started out as a jazz improviser. The drummer/composer was born and raised inPhiladelphia, where he lived in the same neighborhood as Bill Cosby and became interested injazz when he was only a child. Connors was in junior high when he began sneaking into jazzclubs and sat in for Elvin Jones at a John Coltrane gig.

Connors went on to study music at Philly's Temple University and the Juilliard School of Music inNew York. Gigs with Jackie McLean, Jack McDuff and Sam Rivers followed, and he was firstrecorded as a sideman when Archie Shepp employed him on his 1967 Impulse session Magic ofJuJu.

After touring with Pharoah Sanders and playing on several of his albums, Connors signed withBuddah's Cobblestone label in 1972 and recorded his first album as a leader, Dance of Magic. Afew more jazz-oriented Cobblestone and Buddah dates followed, and it was in 1975 that Connorsmade R&B his main priority with Saturday Night Special (which included the number ten soul hit"Valentine Love"). The rest of the 1970s found Connors featuring R&B singers prominently(including Michael Henderson, Jean Carn, and the late Phyllis Hyman) and scoring such R&B hitsas "We Both Need Each Other," "Once I've Been There," and the lovely "You Are My Starship."

Currently Norman Connors is touring in support of his latest CD "Star Power" on Shanachierecords. He will be featuring his six piece touring group and promises to perform all of his classichits.

Don't miss legendary drummer, producer, and vocalist Norman Connors for a specialengagement in the intimate Music Room of Nighttown.

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EWAN DOBSON $15.00 Monday 2/23 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Canadian Acoustic Guitar Master makes Cleveland debut at Nighttown! Asfeatured on You Tube with over 20 Million Hits!!

In February 2015, EWAN DOBSON embarks on a 3 month coast-to-coast North American Tour,hitting all major markets! North America is big, so Ewan Dobson will release not one, but twonew albums to support his North American tour. ACOUSTIC METAL II is the first of these two newreleases and is the follow-up to the Acoustic Metal 1. “12-String Guitar” includes 12-stringversions of material from Ewan´s previous albums along with 5 new unreleased songs. The showwill include material spanning Ewan´s entire catalogue performed fingerstyle and with flatpick.

On Friday, July 4th, 2014, guitar virtuoso & YouTube sensation EWAN DOBSON releases his 9thsolo album, Acoustic Metal II. Recorded in complete isolation in the backwoods of Canada justafter completing his tour of Europe , Acoustic Metal II is the follow-up to Acoustic Metal(CandyRat Records, 2013). and features multi-tracked acoustic guitar played with a flat-pick. With Acoustic Metal II, Ewan shows that acoustic guitar can definitely be metal, and you don´tnecessarily need distortion. "Think Spanish Flamenco in a head on crash with a bus filled with Kerry King, Dave Mustaine andDimebag Darrell! It’s when you listen to this record you can easily understand why ex-Megadethguitar virtuoso Marty Friedman selected Ewan to play the acoustic parts that appears on MartyFriedman’s latest album Inferno. Friedman was even quoted saying ´Ewan played the parts sobeautifully and with so much expertise and flair that Jason (Becker) and I were in awe of hisperformance.´ Lets be fair, that statement alone deserves a round of applause." -http://themetalreview.com/albums/ewan-dobson-acoustic-metal-ii-review/ Ewan Dobson has established himself as one of Canada’s most brilliant andexhilarating guitarists. Don't miss him at Nighttown on Monday February 23rd.

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BERT STRATTON / KLEZMER GUYTRIO$10.00 Wednesday 2/25 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Clarinetist, and Comedian, Bert Stratton (AKA Klezmer Guy) leads Trio atNighttown.Featuring: Tamar Gray-vocals, & Alan Douglass-piano

“Klezmer Guy” is humorist, landlord and clarinetist Bert Stratton. He is a frequent contributor tothe New York Times, the Plain Dealer and CoolCleveland.com

Expect an evening of social commentary, plumbing tips and song. As if Garrison Keillor wasraised on pastrami!Alan Douglass on keyboards and vocals, and Tamar Gray on vocals. The group plays klezmer, TinPan Alley, swing and Motown.

Klezmer music is a hybrid of Eastern European Jewish folk music, American swing, Yiddishtheater tunes and Israeli horas. The Evening Post of Wellington, New Zealand called it "adelicious concoction that sounds like jazz but with 11 secret herbs and spices added." Klezmermeans "village musician" in Yiddish.

Yiddishe Cup's first album, Klezmerized, is "a perfect introduction to klezmer," said the ClevelandFree Times. The New York Jewish Week rated the band's second release, Yiddfellas, one of the top13 Jewish albums of 1999. Meshugeneh Mambo is a klezmer comedy album. Ari Davidow, of theKlezmershack Web site, called the recording: "The most outrageous combination of '50s BorschtBelt shtick and post-modern Jewish deconstruction I've heard in years and, boy, did we need it."

Belt shtick and post-modern Jewish deconstruction I've heard in years and, boy, did we need it." The band's latest release is Klezmer Guy.

Music editors at the Cleveland Free Times named Yiddishe Cup the best "ethnic/world" band in2000.

Yiddishe Cup's music is in the movie "Harley Son of David" (Avner Levona, director; Canada/ USA,2006; UK Jewish Film Festival, 2006) and the Jewish Museum's exhibit "Chagall and the Artists ofthe Russian Jewish Theater, 1919-1949" (New York City, 2008-09). Yiddishe Cup is on the SonyGermany CD compilation Balkan Basics World Tour II (2009).

Jewish News Article by Carlo Wolff

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FORECAST$15.00 Friday 2/27 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Cleveland's Premier Contemporary Jazz Group back on the Nighttownstage!

Forecast is the leading contemporary jazz group in the Northeast Ohio area. Founding membersLem Adams on vibes and Gary Stephenson on electric bass have been entertaining Ohioaudiences for over 20 years. The current Forecast lineup includes Jermaine Lockhart on sax,Dave Crawford on keyboards, Kevin Byas on guitar, and Gene Butler on drums.

Forecast has shared the stage with many of the top names in contemporary jazz includingStanley Turrentine, Roy Ayers, The Crusaders, Bob James, Pieces of a Dream, and several others.They have won numerous awards and competitions over the years and have been the houseband at The Q for Cleveland Cavs games.

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TONY CUDA'S JAZZ CATS$10.00 Saturday 2/28 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Bassist extraordinaire Tony Cuda celebrates his 60th Birthday atNighttown! Playing music from his brand new CD "Herding Jazz Cats"!

Featuring: Tony Cuda-electric bass, Dave Sterner-saxophone, Joe Miller-trumpet, Dan Maier-keyboards, Steve Renko-drums, Chris Cuda-guitar, &Special Guests!.

Tony Cuda is a bass player and composer. He is a graduate of Cleveland Hts High. Tonyattended Berklee College of Music in Boston for 3 years in the late 1970's and received a Mastersdegree from John Carroll University in education. His musical influences include Weather Report,Chic Corea, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Miles Davis, Yes, King Crimson and many others. As part ofCuDa, RenKo & CuDa, the band released 3 CD's and performed as an opening act for manyinternational artists.

Dave Sterner is a 1992 graduate of Indiana University’s Jazz Studies. In addition to teaching for

Dave Sterner is a 1992 graduate of Indiana University’s Jazz Studies. In addition to teaching forthe Tri-C jazz program, Mr. Sterner conducts the Lakeland Community College Civic JazzOrchestra and co-directs the Lakeland Jazz Festival. Dave has recorded with the Ernie Krivda FatTuesday Big band, the Jazz Heritage Orchestra, the N. Glenn Davis Quintet (featuring PhilWoods), and the Dave Sterner Quintet.

Dan Maier attended Berklee School, New England Conservatory, and studied jazz piano withLennie Tristano, Jaki Byard, Ran Blake. In NYC, Dan was a member of Blood, Sweat, and Tears,and toured with Philip Glass and Woody Herman. In Cleveland, Dan plays at the jazz club,Nighttown, where he recently led trios for Cheryl Bentine of Manhattan Transfer, Nicole Henry,Alexis Cole, Jackie Ryan, and Ann Hampton Callaway.

Chris Cuda is a self-taught acoustic/electric/synth guitarist. Chris has a new release coming outthis year with Kip Reed (Bass), Steve Renko (Drums), as well as other guests. Chris has recordedand/or performed with David Thomas (Rocket From The Tombs & Pere Ubu), Horns & Things,Sonny Geraci (The Outsiders), Len Berry, Tommy Roe, Freddy "Boom Boom" Cannon, Leslie Gore,Billy J. Krammer, The Shangri-La’s, Gilby Clarke (Guns & Roses, MC5, Heart), and Chris's primaryband - CuDa RenKo CuDa since 2006.

Steve Renko, received his first drumset at sixteen months and has been playing ever since. Atnine, hestarted studying with Bob McKee. . At age fourteen Steve joined Ernie Krivda's FatTuesday Big Band. Steve has performed with the likes of Wynton Marsalis, Sammy Nestico, AlJarreau, Dave Koz, Jeff and John Clayton, Bobby Watson, and Terrance Blanchard. Steve iscurrently pursuing his undergraduate degree at The New School for Jazz in NYC.

Joe Miller is one of the most sought-after trumpet players in the area. Joe has toured andperformed with the Grammy-nominated Liquid Soul and with Bobby Caldwell. His recordingcredits Kenny Anderson, and the late Gerald Levert. Joe has performed with many internationalartists, including Aretha Franklin, Tony Bennett, Johnny Mathis, The Funk Brothers, Frankie Valli,and many others. Joe currently holds the lead trumpet chair at Playhouse Square and has playedmany of the hottest Broadway musicals. Joe teaches at Cleveland State University, and performsand with the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra, Paul Ferguson’s Jazz Orchestra, and Sammy Deleon’sOrquestra.

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HUDSON HIGH SCHOOL BIG BAND$5.00 Monday 3/02 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Next Generation of Jazz Musicians takes the stage with theexciting sounds of the Hudson High School Big Band!Next generation jazz musicians hit the stage at Nighttown! Lead by Roberto Iriarte.

CYRILLE AIMÉE & DIEGOFIGUEIREDO$25.00 Wednesday 3/04 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

World Class Duo with Dynamic French Vocalist, & Virtuoso BrazilianGuitarist, back on Nighttown Stage for one night only! Rare reunionperformance!

Cyrille Aimée’s (pronounced Surreal M-A) unique blend of French gypsy jazz and Dominicanrhythm and spice combine to create an unmistakably smooth and driving vocal style. Growingup with the French Gypsies in Samois sur Seine brought her into the musical mentality thatproduced such legends as Django Reinhardt. In 2010 she was a finalist in the Thelonious MonkInternational Vocal Competition.

While being trained at the conservatory of SUNY Purchase, Cyrille Aimée competed in the famousMontreux Jazz Festival Vocal Competition, where she was awarded first prize as well as the publicprize. It was there she first met Brazilian guitarist Diego Figueiredo, who was also a finalist inthe Montreux Guitar Competition.

Diego Figueiredo (pronounced fig-a-reed-o) 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.

Diego’s strong emotion and incredible technique blend perfectly with Cyrille Aimée’s bold andbeautiful vocal interpretations to form an original, yet timeless sound. Influences drawn fromacross the globe can be found in each song.

Cyrille currently resides in Brooklyn, while Diego still lives in Franca Brazil

Don't miss the return of Cyrille and Diego at Nighttown on Wednesday March 4th.

Interview with Cyrille and Diego

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THE KANDINSKY EFFECT $15.00 Thursday 3/05 8:00 pm Buy Tickets

Trio based in Paris, France blends borders of jazz, rock, electronica, hip-hop,and experimental sounds!

Featuring: Warren Walker-sax and effects, Gael Petrina-bass and effects, &Caleb Dolister-drums

The Kandinsky Effect is a post-modern jazz Trio searching for new ways toimprovise within the jazz idiom by blending the borders of jazz, rock, electronica,hip-hop, and experimental sounds to create a truly singular voice withininstrumental music. Improvisation is ever-present, and spontaneity is paramount.

The band has been touring extensively throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europeover the last few years building new audiences with an adventurous yet accessiblesound and a flair for the unexpected.

As the Los Angeles Times puts it : “The young Paris-based trio, The KandinskyEffect, offers an invigorating approach to modern jazz and improvisation…”

Band Members

Warren Walker, Saxophone and Effects - WARREN WALKER is a saxophonist,composer, educator and producer of considerable artistry and stylistic breadth. Arising star in the European Jazz Scene, Warren hails from Grass Valley, Californiawhere he decided at a very young age to dedicate his life to music.Holding a BM degree from the University of Nevada. During his time at theuniversity, he also had the opportunity to share the stage with Joshua Redman,Dave Holland, Michael Brecker, Tim Warfield, Robin Eubanks, and Bob Berg. Aftergraduating Warren was one of three musicians worldwide selected to perform withthe Faenza International Saxophone Festival, where he spent three weeks touringcentral Italy. Residing in Paris since February 2007, Warren is now performing andtouring internationally with The Kandinsky Effect and other projects based withinParis.

Gael Petrina, Bass and Effects - Coming from a unique cultural back-round andhaving been raised in Buenos Aires, Los Angeles, London and Paris, Gael has beeninfluenced by (and plays) many forms of music i.e. rock, hip hop, latin, classicaland electronica whilst still remaining heavily rooted in Jazz and improvised music. Having been invited to the North Sea Jazz Festival in 2007, Gael had theopportunity to share the stage with Joshua Redman, Antonio Sanchez, Willy JoeJones and Randy Brecker. 2008 marks the beginning of his international touringcareer which, up to now, includes England, France, Germany, Switzerland, Ireland,Serbia, Canada, the U.S., Spain, Sweden, Mexico, India etc…

Caleb Dolister – Drums - Caleb was born into a musical family. He startedperforming with the family band when he was eight and later started forming hisown projects by age twelve. At seventeen, he began jazz studies at the Universityof Nevada, Reno. Since 2006, Caleb has been actively touring and traveling towork on multiple music projects. He has spent significant time recording inNashville, TN, and in Los Angeles, CA. In 2009, he took time off the road to work onhis second solo project (known as Daily Thumbprint Collection). The albumincludes more than twenty world class musicians from around the country. Caleb’s25+ year career includes performance on over 30 commercially released albums,and production/engineering credits on an additional 10 projects. Caleb currentlylives in New York.

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JOHN CLAYTON / GERALDCLAYTON DUO$20.00 Saturday 3/07 8:00 pm Buy Tickets

All-Star Father Son Duo hit the stage at Nighttown! Featuring:John Clayton-acoustic bass & Gerald Clayton-piano.John Clayton is a natural born multitasker -composer, arranger, conductor,producer, educator, and yes, extraordinary bassist. With a Grammy on his shelfand eight additional nominations, artists such as Diana Krall, Paul McCartney,Regina Carter, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Gladys Knight, Queen Latifah, and CharlesAznavour vie for a spot on his crowded calendar.

In 1969, at the age of 16, he enrolled in bassist Ray Brown's jazz class at UCLA,beginning a close relationship that lasted more than three decades. Aftergraduating from Indiana University's School of Music in 1975, he toured with theMonty Alexander Trio (1975-77), the Count Basie Orchestra (1977-79), and settledin as principal bassist with the Amsterdam Philharmonic Orchestra in Amsterdam,Netherlands (1980-85).

In 1985 he returned to California, co-founded the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestrain 1986, rekindled the The Clayton Brothers quintet. In 1988 he joined the facultyof the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music.

Career highlights include arranging the 'Star Spangled Banner" for WhitneyHouston's performance at Super Bowl 1990 (the recording went platinum), playingbass on Paul McCartney's CD "Kisses On The Bottom," arranging and playing basswith Yo-Yo Ma and Friends on "Songs of Joy and Peace, and numerous recordingswith Diana Krall, the Clayton Brothers, the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz, Orchestra, MiltJackson, Monty Alexander and many others.

Jackson, Monty Alexander and many others.

In 2013 John launched a new album series titled The John Clayton Parlor Series - acollection of rare duo collaborations with musical friends, released throughArtistShare. The series' first release, Parlor Series Vol. 1 Featuring Gerald Clayton,is available now.

Gerald ClaytonOver the course of eight years, with three albums as a leader and countlessworldwide performances, pianist and composer Gerald Clayton has establishedhimself as a leading figure in the up-and-coming generation of jazz artists.

Clayton took his first piano lessons before age seven. Music was a central part ofhis life from as long as he can remember and it became a lifetime commitmentvery early on. Clayton attended the L.A. County High School for the Arts and thenenrolled at the USC Thornton School of Music..

In 2006, Gerald received the second place prize in the prestigious Thelonius MonkInstitute of Jazz Piano Competition. Around that time, he was introduced totrumpeter Roy Hargrove. The association resulted in three years of extensivetouring with Hargrove between 2006 and 2009. Gerald also appeared onrecordings by several other artists, such as Diana Krall, Ambrose Akinmusire,Kendrick Scott, Melissa Morgan, Terell Stafford & Dick Oatts, Dayna Stephens, TerriLyne Carrington, and the Clayton Brothers Quintet.

In 2009, he released Two Shade, his debut album. Gerald received a 2010Grammy nomination in the category of ‘Best Improvised Jazz Solo’ for his renditionof Cole Porter’s “All of You.”

In 2011, Gerald received a second Grammy nomination, this time for ‘Best JazzInstrumental Composition’, for his piece “Battle Circle” featured on the ClaytonBrothers recording, The New Song and Dance.

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SHERENA WYNN & DAVIDTHOMAS TRIO$10.00 Sunday 3/08 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Soulful Jazz Vocalist, & background singer with the O'Jays,Sherena Wynn hits the stage at Nighttown! With pianist DavidThomas & his Trio.Style, class, and sophistication are just a few of the attributes that accompany thetalent and unbelievable vocal abilities of Sherena Wynn. You may pick up a CDand find her name in the credits, or turn on Black Entertainment Television (BET)and see her on stage performing with an acclaimed celebrity artist such as the lateGerald Levert, Patti LaBelle, Angie Stone and a host of others. But, Sherena is noordinary songstress. She is, in fact, one of music’s best-kept secrets. Strikinglyelegant, from her unique vocal styling and engaging stage presence to herunmistakable message of love, hope and inspiration, Sherena captures the heartand mind of the listener.

Beginning as a solo artist, then lending her vocal abilities to others for a period inher career and now returning center stage as a solo artist once again, Sherena hasemerged as a standout performer with a depth and range of musical talent andvocal ability that is rarely seen. She brings energy and vibrancy to all that she doeswith her originating style, taking rhythm & blues classics and thrilling renditions of

with her originating style, taking rhythm & blues classics and thrilling renditions ofstandard jazz to the next level, redefining it with inspirational soul. Her original,intimate and heartfelt compositions will flow over and through you also. Thismusic is a reflection of her -- a mixture of inspirational, a touch of jazz, and hip-hopwith soul.

“My style of music has no label. It is just “Music that Inspires the Soul”, (or music forthe soul, like chicken soup!) it heals whatever is ailing you. I know I have beenchosen to make a difference in this world of music. I hope to reach the heart ofeveryone with real music and real singing. Whether young or old, if you have achild-like spirit, you can’t help but be lifted up and inspired through song!” Sherena Wynn

Dave Thomas is a most talented piano and organ player. A native of Youngstown,Ohio, Thomas was an original member of the R&B group, "Sweet Thunder". He hasalso performed with numerous artists including the late James Cleveland, DizzyGillespie, Albert Ayler, Jean Carn, David Ruffin, and Grover Washington. Hismusical involvement also includes musical theater as a writer, performer, andmusical director in performances such as "The Living Cross," "The Audition," and"Black Nativity," which have played throughout the United States and Canada. He isalso a gifted educator, having worked at The Cleveland School of the Arts,Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland State University, and Case WesternReserve University. He is the co-author of a book entitled, "A Child's First Book ofSpirituals," which is the recipient of the Coretta Scott King Award.

Presently, Dave is a music teacher with the Cleveland Board of Education SchoolDistrict, Musical Staff member of The Southeast Seventh Day Adventist, Facultymember of The Cleveland State University, and Minister of Music at St. TimothyBaptist Church. He earned his undergraduate and graduate Music degrees fromCleveland State, Cleveland Institute of Music, Case Western Reserve University,and postgraduate work at the Royal Holloway College in London, England.

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HATHAWAY BROWN MUSICPROGRAM $10.00 Tuesday 3/10 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Next Generation of Musical Theater and more from theHathaway Brown School!Hathaway Brown School’s “Solo Voice Class” offers a unique opportunity for highschool girls to explore the art of jazz and contemporary singing. These 16 girlsmeet weekly to sing and give feedback that culminates in this final performance atNighttown with the incomparable Matt Skitzki Trio. This is the third year of thishighly successful class and the performances just get better and better. Don’t missthis amazing opportunity to see these future vocal stars.

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BUCKY PIZZARELLI QUARTET $30.00 Wednesday 3/11 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Thursday 3/12 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Legendary Jazz Guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli celebrates his 89thBirthday at Nighttown with All-Star Quartet featuring: BuckyPizzarelli-guitar, Martin Pizzarelli-acoustic bass, KonradPaszkudzki-piano, and Dag Markhus-drums.John 'Bucky' Pizzarelli (1926) began his professional career in 1943 at 17 years oldplaying in the Vaughn Monroe dance band. He toured and recorded with Monroethrough 1951, and in 1952 he joined NBC as a staff musician. At NBC, for manyyears, he played in the Doc Severinson Band on the Tonight Show. He also touredand recorded with Benny Goodman into the 1980's.

In New York, Pizzarelli worked mainly as a freelance musician in the studios and heappeared on many recordings as part of the rhythm section. One of the era's mostsolid rhythm players, Pizzarelli was in high demand to provide propulsion andbackground for other musicians.

His recordings as leader began to appear in the 1970's with recordings like GreenGuitar Blues. On this recording Pizzarelli established a pattern he repeatedthroughout his career. That is, playing and recording some of the great historicguitar compositions from the 1930's. On this recording he pays homage to CarlKress and Dick McDonough by including Chicken A La Swing. A few years later hepaid tribute to these two guitarists again on his Guitar Quintet LP. On April Kissesfrom 1999, he includes original music by Carl Kress, George Van Eps and GeorgeM. Smith.

Bucky Pizzarelli has carried forward other jazz guitar traditions as well.

His extraordinary skill as a rhythm player places him in the company of the greatrhythm players like Freddie Greene and Barry Galbraith. And he has broughtforward the great chord solo tradition begun by George Van Eps and DickMcDonough. Like George Van Eps, Bucky Pizzarelli adopted the seven-stringelectric guitar (in fact, playing the Gretsch Van Eps model for many years). And,although this guitar is very popular today, for many years, Bucky Pizzarelli, wasconsidered the only guitarist next to George Van Eps, to play the seven-stringelectric guitar exclusively.

Along with being a dedicated preservationist of the old guitar music and the earlystyles of playing, Bucky Pizzarelli has also developed a very personal style that setshim apart. Recordings like Love Songs and NY Swing present a picture of thecomplete jazz musician and guitarist who moves effortlessly from the dauntingformat of the solo guitar to playing solid, swinging rhythm and single string solos inan ensemble setting.

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APRIL VERCH$20.00 Friday 3/13 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Canadian National Fiddle Champion and vocalist combines Folk,Bluegrass, & Jazz.April Verch has never sounded more comfortable in her skin than she does now, inthe second decade of her career as an internationally touring Canadian fiddler,step dancer and singer/songwriter.

Her ninth album, Bright Like Gold, captures a woman who’s fleshed out her identityand is in full command of her gifts, a woman who’s grown from a prodigy into anenduring artist—one of music’s most unforgiving public transitions—with grace andgrit to spare.

The April Verch Band—rounded out by bassist and clawhammer banjo player CodyWalters and guitarist Hayes Griffin, who has a Masters in jazz improv from the NewEngland Conservatory— is an energetic, virtuosic, tradition-celebrating outfit, not

England Conservatory— is an energetic, virtuosic, tradition-celebrating outfit, notto mention one that’s not soon forgotten when they depart the stage. It doesn’thurt that the thrilling grand finale involves Verch fiddling and step dancing—andoften executing two entirely different intricate rhythmic patterns—at once.

Verch, leader of this self-assured ensemble, is claiming her power as an artist anda woman, and taking charge of her recording process. Produced by Verch, Walters,Griffin, and their engineer Chris Rosser, Bright Like Gold is, quite literally, thealbum of Verch’s life.

It’s a wonder to behold Verch pulling off those pristine double-time triplets with herfeet, and the myriad other ways she’s made good on the promise she showed at atender age by becoming an artist in touch with roots and in her element. She won'tbe the one to mention her championship titles to you, or even the fact that sherepresented Canada's fiddling tradition by performing in the Opening Ceremoniesat the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. “The accolades are important and noteworthyand special to me,” she says, “but what I think is most impressive to me is that I’vebeen doing this full time since 2000. We make a living playing music that we loveand it touches other people. I feel like we’re extremely lucky to do that, but also Iwork really hard, not just at the music, but at every aspect of our career, to makethat happen. That we find a way to make it work, and have had that kind oflongevity, that's impressive to me.”

And rightfully so. Verch has perfected the art of winning fans for life.

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YELLOWJACKETS$35.00 Saturday 3/14 8:00 pm Buy Tickets 10:00 pm Buy Tickets

Legendary Jazz Group live on the Nighttown Stage!Featuring: Russell Ferrante-pianos & keys, Bob Mintzer-sax, WillKennedy-drums, & Felix Pastorius-drums.A Rise In The Road, the Yellowjackets’ second Mack Avenue Records offering, isindeed an appropriate title for a time-honored jazz ensemble that has never beenfearful of facing newer musical horizons, not to mention the myriad challenges oflife itself. Throughout their storied 32-year history, the Yellowjackets haveundergone numerous lineup changes, never failing to rise to the inevitablechallenges of adjustment. Keyboardist Russell Ferrante and bassist Jimmy Haslip,the dual cornerstones of the group’s 21 previous recordings, were responsible fora sizable chunk of the Yellowjackets’ catalogue. Yet despite those shifts, Ferranteand Haslip, along with saxophonist Bob Mintzer (23-year member) and drummerWilliam Kennedy (14-year member, spread out between two different timeperiods), soldiered on with a professionalism that has resulted in 17 Grammy®nominations—with two wins—countless sold-out tours, and worldwide criticalacclaim.

Last year Jimmy Haslip announced he was taking a hiatus to focus on otherprojects and spend more time with his family. Alas, all things must come to an end,as he has decided to make his hiatus permanent. Although his leaving is seismicwithin the scope of the Yellowjackets’ history—“A Rise In The Road,” if you please—change is no stranger to this consistently innovative and adaptable collective. ARise In The Road introduces a new member—bassist Felix Pastorius—to replaceHaslip. Pastorius, whose last name is widely familiar to jazz aficionados, steps in tocontribute his talents to the group’s continuing sonic ventures (more on FelixPastorius in a moment).

In 2010, the Yellowjackets signed to Mack Avenue Records and in 2011 releasedTimeline, which reached #5 on Billboard’s jazz chart; the title cut receivedsubstantial national jazz radio airplay, making the song a staple on Billboard’s

substantial national jazz radio airplay, making the song a staple on Billboard’s“Smooth Jazz Songs” chart. Now the Yellowjackets unveil A Rise In The Road, a 10-track study that burnishes the group’s sterling reputation for high quality tonalexplorations and ensemble execution.

Produced by Ferrante, Mintzer and Kennedy, A Rise In The Road stands shoulder-to-shoulder with their 21 previous efforts. “It’s about the challenges that peopleface in their lives and whatever path they are on: It’s not always smooth sailing, it’snot always a level road,” explains Ferrante, with regards to the project’s meaning.“Certainly, over the 32 years that we’ve been a band, we’ve had things come up,challenges such as musicians that have left the band, business people,relationships that you have built over the years. Things come to an end, and youhave to meet the challenge and keep going forward.”

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ST PATRICK'S DAY ATNIGHTTOWN - THE NEWBARLEYCORN$22.00 Tuesday 3/17 5:30 pm Buy Tickets 7:30 pm Buy Tickets

Join us at Nighttown for a rollicking night of fun, food and drink with TheNew Barleycorn.

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

Both Alec and John were born and raised in Ireland in counties Dublin and Down where theylearned to play music at an early age, they have both performed professionally since theirteenage years both enjoying considerable success with their respective careers.

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

Alec DeGabriele spent his formative years learning the business of music, theatre andentertaining with his families traveling theatrical show, 'The Shannon Players', which was wellknown and highly regarded throughout Ireland. Alec plays guitar and bass and was the bandleader with a top Irish Show Band for some years before deciding to come to live in the U.S.A.

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

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ED RIDLEY & SERIOUS BUSINESS $15.00 Sunday 3/29 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

North Coast Contemporary Jazz Group hits the stage atNighttown!

Featuring: Ed Ridley-piano, Myisha Godfrey-vocals, Louis Hohl-flute, Nathan Davis-sax, Walter Barnes-bass, & Deion Williams-

flute, Nathan Davis-sax, Walter Barnes-bass, & Deion Williams-drums.

Presented in Association with Quad City Productions.Ed Ridley (piano) has been in high demand as a full time professional musician inthe Cleveland area for nearly 30 years. A keyboardist able to play classical, jazz,gospel, r&b and pop, Ed stays busy. His versatility has enabled him to accompanyartists such as Aretha Franklin, Lauryn Hill, Walter Hawkins, Jon Hendricks, Vanessa Ruben, and Clark Terry. A respected educator, Ed serves on the musicfaculty of Cuyahoga Community College. A composer and arranger, Ed’s talentshave been showcased on numerous recordings, plays, jingles, commercials, andindependent films.

Myisha Raeshayle (vocals) has been singing since the age of 2. Winning a host oftalent competitions as well as awards for her vocal and personal achievements,she has managed to amaze and dazzle audiences everywhere. She has toured withnational Gospel recording artist and Stellar Ward nominee Charles Woolfork andalso appears as a guest soloist on his “True to God” album as well as some musicalpromotion for David E. Talbert’s hit gospel play, “Mr. Right Now”.

A graduate of Cleveland School of The Arts, Myisha has performed with the R.Nathaniel Dett Concert Choir under the direction of Dr. William B. Woods. She wasthe featured soprano soloist for the Duke Ellington Sacred Concert and featuredsoprano soloist for the “Faure Requiem” at Trinity Cathedral. Her Classicalachievements also include: master workshops with Sylvia Olden Lee, andworkshops with Opera Ebony and Florence Quivar. She has studied at theCleveland Music School Settlement under the tutelage of A. Grace Lee Mims.

Lou Hohl a multi-instrumentalist focusing mostly on playing the flute has releasedtwo CD projects within the last 5 years. The Aquarius Project and Bay of Banderas.Originally from Los Angeles, CA, In the late 70"s Lou performed with Marvin Gayeand Stevie Wonder and played the club. Lou toured with Michael Trammell andBlest, a gospel group in Los Angeles. Lou is currently focused on writing, producingand performing original jazz music.

Nathan Davis (sax) is a graduate of The University of Akron where he received hisBachelors in Jazz Studies. He study under the direction of Jack Schantz and RichardShanklin. During his time at Akron he had the opportunity to play with famous jazzacts such as Joe Lovano, George Mraz, Adam Rogers, and Herbie Hancock. Locallyhe's opened up for groups such as Tower of Power, War, Charles Bradley, LeeFields, and many others.

Walter Barnes (bass) has worked with all the top R&B and contemporary jazz actsin Cleveland including Hubb's Groove. He has toured with major R&B artists likeBabyface, Anita Baker, and Toni Braxton.

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Fridays Dennis Lewin on piano 10:30PM - 1:00AM No coverSaturdays Jackie Warren on piano 10:30PM - 1:00AM No cover

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Nighttown Student Discount PolicyStudents up to age 26 are 1/2 off the regular price. Student priced tickets are only available the night of theshow and are subject to availability. Students musthave a student photo ID from a generally-recognizedhigh school, college or university. Full-paying ticketholders get priority on admission and seating. Certainselect shows have no discount based on arrangementswith the artist. On evenings when there are two shows(i.e. shows at 7 & 9PM), the discount is only good for thesecond show. Students under the age of 18 must beaccompanied by an adult paying full price in order to beeligible for the discount.

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

*New*Wednesday, Feb. 18 Cleveland Brass Works 7 PM $10.Modern Brass Quintet w/percussion plays mixture of Jazz, Rock, Funk, and Latin Music live at

Modern Brass Quintet w/percussion plays mixture of Jazz, Rock, Funk, and Latin Music live atNighttown!Featuring: Mark Russo-trumpet, Theresa May-trumpet, Meredith Evans-french horn, Brad Kepperley-trombone, Scott Hindulak-tuba, Neil Chastain-percussion, & Carl DeScott-percussion.

Thursday, February 19 Neil Jacobs & American Gypsy 8 PM $15.Acoustic 12 string guitar wizard Neil Jacobs and his American Gypsy project hit the Stage at Nighttown!Featuring: Neil Jacobs-12 string acoustic guitar, Steven Fox-acoustic bass, & Arkadiy Gips-violin.

*New*Friday, February 20 Barbara Rosene & Jackie Warren Trio 8:30 PM $15.NYC based & Ohio Native Barbara Rosene returns to Nighttown! Vocalist from the Harry JamesOrchestra! Featuring: Jackie Warren-piano, Peter Dominguez-acoustic bass, & Ron Godale-drums.

Saturday, February 21 Norman Connors 8 & 10 PM $30.Legendary Drummer and Producer Back at Nighttown for Black History Month Celebration!Playing all of his hits including "You are My Starship", "Valentine Love", "Betcha My Golly Wow", andMore!

Monday, February 23 Ewan Dobson 7 PM $15.Canadian Acoustic Guitar Master makes Cleveland debut at Nighttown! As featured on You Tube withover 20 Million Hits!!

Wednesday, February 25 Bert Stratton / Klezmer Guy Trio 7 PM $10.Clarinetist, and Comedian, Bert Stratton (AKA Klezmer Guy) leads Trio at Nighttown.Featuring: Tamar Gray-vocals, & Alan Douglass-piano.

Friday, February 27 Forecast 8:30 PM $15.Cleveland's Premier Contemporary Jazz Group back on the Nighttown stage!

Saturday, February 28 Tony Cuda Sextet 8:30 PM $10.Bassist extraordinaire Tony Cuda celebrates his 60th Birthday at Nighttown!Featuring: Tony Cuda-electric bass, Dave Sterner-saxophone, Joe Miller-trumpet, Dan Maier-keyboards, Steve Renko-drums, Chris Cuda-guitar, & Special Guests!.Playing music from his brand new CD "Herding Jazz Cats"!

*New*Monday, March 2 Hudson High School Big Band 7 PM $5.Next Generation of Jazz Musicians takes the stage with the exciting sounds of the Hudson High SchoolBig Band!

*New*Wednesday, March 4 Cyrille Aimee & Diego Figueiredo 7 PM $25.World Class Duo with Dynamic French Vocalist, & Virtuoso Brazilian Guitarist, back on Nighttown Stagefor one night only!

*New*Thursday, March 5 The Kandinsky Effect 8 PM $15.Trio based in Paris, France blends borders of jazz, rock, electronica, hip-hop, and experimental sounds!Featuring: Warren Walker-sax and effects, Gael Petrina-bass and effects, & Caleb Dolister-drums

*New*Saturday, March 7 John Clayton / Gerald Clayton Duo 8 PM $20.All-Star Father Son Duo hit the stage at Nzighttown! Featuring: John Clayton-acoustic bass & GeraldClayton-piano.

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*New*Sunday, March 8 Sherena Wynn & David Thomas Trio 7 PM $10.Soulful Jazz Vocalist, & background singer with the O'Jays, Sherena Wynn hits the stage at Nighttown! With pianist David Thomas & his Trio.

*New* Tuesday, March 10 Hathaway Brown Music Program 7 PM $10.Next Generation of Musical Theater and more from the Hathaway Brown School!

*New*Wed. & Thurs., March 11 & 12 Bucky Pizzarelli Quartet 7 PM both nights $30.Legendary Jazz Guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli celebrates his 89th Birthday at Nighttown with All-StarQuartet featuring: Bucky Pizzarelli-guitar, Martin Pizzarelli-acoustic bass, Konrad Paszkudzki-piano,and Dag Markhus-drums.

*New*Friday, March 13 April Verch 8:30 PM $20.Canadian National Fiddle Champion combines Folk, Bluegrass, & Jazz!

*New*Saturday, March 14 YellowJackets 8 & 10 PM $35.Legendary Jazz Group live on the Nighttown Stage!Featuring: Russell Ferrante-pianos & keys, Bob Mintzer-sax, Will Kennedy-drums, & Felix Pastorius-bass.

Tuesday, March 17 St Patrick's Day with The New Barleycorn Shows/seatings at 5:30 and7:30 $22.Join us at Nighttown for a rollicking night of fun, food and drink with The New Barleycorn. The place tobe for St Patrick's Day!!.

*New*Sunday, March 29 Ed Ridley & Serious Business 7 PM $15.North Coast Contemporary Jazz Group hits the stage at Nighttown!Featuring: Ed Ridley-piano, Myisha Godfrey-vocals, Louis Hohl-flute, Nathan Davis-sax, Walter Barnes-bass, & Deion Williams-drums.Presented in Association with Quad City Productions.

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has received this recognition. A big thanks to all of our friends who have joinedus over the past thirteen years for concerts from the hundreds of great jazz

artists that we have presented.

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