Northeast Ohio jazz calendar as/of 2024-11-29

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29 NOVEMBER (FRI) (WEEKLY)  5:30,9PM FREEJOHN JAMES TRIO VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com
29 NOVEMBER (FRI) (WEEKLY)  6PM FREE  DEMETRIUS STEINMETZ (BASS, PIANO) TRIO NORTHSTAR CAFÉ, 3380 WARRENSVILLE CENTER, SHAKER HTS 216-848-1500 www.thenorthstarcafe.com
29 NOVEMBER (FRI) (WEEKLY)  6PM FREEMIKE PETRONE (PIANO) JOHNNY’S DOWNTOWN, 1406 W 6TH, CLEVELAND 216‑623‑0055 www.johnnyscleveland.com
29 NOVEMBER (FRI)  6PM FREEJUSTO SABORIT (GUITAR) DON MEXCAL, 493 MAIN, GRAFTON 440-355-5999 donmexcaloh.com
29 NOVEMBER (FRI) (WEEKLY)  6PM FREEJOE AUGUSTINE (PIANO) GATSBY’S, AVALON GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB GRAND RESORT, 9519 W MARKET, WARREN 330‑856‑1900 www.avalongcc.com
29 NOVEMBER (FRI)  6:30PM FREESTAN MILLER (VOCAL, SAX) CAFFE CAPRI ITALIAN BAR & GRILLE, 8000 MARKET, BOARDMAN 330‑726‑9900 www.caffe-capri.com 
29 NOVEMBER (FRI)  7PM ADMISSIONJULIAN VAUGHN (BASS) BLU JAZZ+, 47 E MARKET, AKRON 330‑203-1219 www.blujazzakron.com
29 NOVEMBER (FRI)  7PM ADMISSION“JAZZ AND JOKES”: THE UNIT BAND, SISTA LU (COMEDIENNE) CAREY’S GATHERING PLACE, 2500 ELYRIA, LORAIN 440-508-6787
29 NOVEMBER (FRI) – 1 DECEMBER (SUN)  F 7:30P, SA 8P, SU 3P ADMISSION“RHAPSODY IN BLUE” (GERSHWIN) + “NEW WORLD A-COMIN’” (ELLINGTON) + OTHERS (COPLAND): CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA, DAVID ROBERTSON (CONDUCTOR), MARC-ANDRÉ HAMELIN (PIANO) MANDEL CONCERT HALL, SEVERANCE MUSIC CENTER, 11001 EUCLID, CLEVELAND 216‑231‑1111 www.clevelandorchestra.com
29 NOVEMBER (FRI)  8PM ADMISSIONFORECAST 1899 SOCIAL, 20040 VAN AKEN, SHAKER HTS 216‑415‑5541 www.1899golf.com
29 NOVEMBER (FRI)  8PM ADMISSIONBETHANY JOY (VOCAL, GUITAR); RAY FLANAGAN (VOCAL, GUITAR); JT’S ELECTRIK BLACKOUT: JUSTIN TIBBS (SAX); JOSEE & NIKOLE MCGEE RIALTO THEATER, 1000 KENMORE, AKRON 234‑525‑1956 www.therialtotheatre.com 
29 NOVEMBER (FRI) (WEEKLY)  8:30PM FREEDAVE KASPER (REEDS) MARBLE ROOM, 623 EUCLID, CLEVELAND 216‑523‑7000 www.marbleroomcle.com
29 NOVEMBER (FRI) (WEEKLY)  9PM FREEDAVID BLAZER (PIANO) VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com
30 NOVEMBER (SAT) (WEEKLY)  6PM FREE  DEMETRIUS STEINMETZ (PIANO) TRIO: TIM LEKAN (BASS), DAVE STERNER (SAX) NORTHSTAR CAFÉ, 3380 WARRENSVILLE CENTER, SHAKER HTS 216-848-1500 www.thenorthstarcafe.com
30 NOVEMBER (SAT) (WEEKLY)  6PM FREECLIFF HABIAN (PIANO) JOHNNY’S DOWNTOWN, 1406 W 6TH, CLEVELAND 216‑623‑0055 www.johnnyscleveland.com
30 NOVEMBER (SAT) (WEEKLY)  6PM FREETONY MARINUCCI (PIANO, VOCAL) VALENTI’S, 203 ROYALTON, BROADVIEW HTS 440‑526‑0789 www.thevalentis.com  
30 NOVEMBER (SAT)  6PM FREEJUSTO SABORIT (GUITAR) LAURELLO VINEYARDS, 4573 SR 307E, GENEVA 440‑415‑0661 www.laurellovineyards.com 
30 NOVEMBER (SAT)  6PM FREEJOHN CHAPMAN (PIANO) THE 1 FOOD & SPIRITS, 1 S MAIN, AKRON 330‑983‑4905 blu-tique.com
30 NOVEMBER (SAT)  8PM ADMISSIONSTIX QUINTET: NEHEMIAH ‘STIX’ BAKER (DRUMS) 1899 SOCIAL, 20040 VAN AKEN, SHAKER HTS 216‑415‑5541 www.1899golf.com
30 NOVEMBER (SAT)  8PM ADMISSIONFORECAST: LEM ADAMS (VIBES), RILEY RICHARD (SAX), KEVIN BYOUS (GUITAR), GARY STEVENSON (BASS), ALPHONSO MCDUFFIE (KEYBOARDS), JOHN TURNER (DRUMS) BLU JAZZ+, 47 E MARKET, AKRON 330‑203-1219 www.blujazzakron.com
30 NOVEMBER (SAT) (WEEKLY)  8:30PM FREEDAVE KASPER (REEDS) MARBLE ROOM, 623 EUCLID, CLEVELAND 216‑523‑7000 www.marbleroomcle.com
30 NOVEMBER (SAT)  9PM ADMISSIONMOISES BORGES (VOCAL, GUITAR) CODA, 2247 PROFESSOR, CLEVELAND danteboccuzzi.com/coda/
30 NOVEMBER (SAT)  6PM FREEJOHN REESE (TROMBONE) TRIO CAFÉ 422, 4422 YOUNGSTOWN SE, WARREN 330‑369‑2422 cafe422.com
30 NOVEMBER (SAT)  7PM FREEHIP TO THAT: MARIA DIDONATO (VOCAL) HYDE PARK PRIME STEAKHOUSE, 26300 CHAGRIN, BEACHWOOD 216‑464‑0688 www.hydeparkrestaurants.com
30 NOVEMBER (SAT)  8PM ADMISSION  CHRIS HOVAN (DRUMS) ORGANIC TRIO: JON ESHELMAN (ORGAN), TIM MIRTH (GUITAR) TREELAWN SOCIAL CLUB, 15335 WATERLOO, CLEVELAND 216‑677‑TREE thetreelawn.com
30 NOVEMBER (SAT)  8PM ADMISSIONFORECAST BLU JAZZ+, 47 E MARKET, AKRON 330‑203-1219 www.blujazzakron.com
30 NOVEMBER (SAT) (WEEKLY)  9PM FREEDAVID BLAZER (PIANO) VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com
30 NOVEMBER (SAT) (WEEKLY)  10PM FREEJOHN JAMES TRIO VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com
1 DECEMBER (SUN) (1ST)11AM FREEBRUNCH: LOU HARRIS (SAX) INDIGO LUXE, 4452 MAYFIELD, S EUCLID 216‑273‑7484 www.indigoluxecle.com
1 DECEMBER (SUN)  4PM FREE  PLAN D: JOHN COUSINS (TRUMPET) GRAND RIVER CELLARS, 5750 S MADISON, MADISON 440‑298‑9838 www.grandrivercellars.com
1 DECEMBER (SUN) (1ST)  7:30PM ADMISSION  SAMMY DELEON (PERCUSSION) / JACKIE WARREN (PIANO) QUARTET: CHRIS BURGE (SAX), KIP REED (BASS) B SIDE LOUNGE, 2785 EUCLID HTS, CLEVELAND HTS 216‑932‑1966 www.bsideliquorlounge.com
2 – 6 DECEMBER (MON – FRI) (WEEKLY)  6PM FREEMIKE PETRONE (PIANO) JOHNNY’S DOWNTOWN, 1406 W 6TH, CLEVELAND 216‑623‑0055 www.johnnyscleveland.com
2 DECEMBER (MON)  6PM FREEJOHN MARKOVIC (GUITAR) THE 1 FOOD & SPIRITS, 1 S MAIN, AKRON 330‑983‑4905 blu-tique.com
2 DECEMBER (MON) (WEEKLY)  8PM FREESKATCH ANDERSSEN ORCHESTRA BROTHERS LOUNGE, 11607 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑226‑2767 www.brotherslounge.com 
2 DECEMBER (MON) (1ST)  8PM ADMISSION  JAM SESSION W/JOHN STEBAL (DRUMS) TREELAWN SOCIAL CLUB, 15335 WATERLOO, CLEVELAND 216‑677‑TREE thetreelawn.com
2 – 3 DECEMBER (MON – TUE) (WEEKLY)  9PM FREECJ BRIGGS (PIANO) VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com
2 DECEMBER (MON) (WEEKLY)10PM FREEJAM SESSION W/GARRETT FOLGER (TRUMPET) BROTHERS LOUNGE, 11607 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑226‑2767 www.brotherslounge.com 
3 DECEMBER (TUE) (WEEKLY)  6PM FREEGEORGE FOLEY (PIANO) HYDE PARK PRIME STEAKHOUSE, 26300 CHAGRIN, BEACHWOOD 216‑464‑0688 www.hydeparkrestaurants.com
3 DECEMBER (TUE)  6PM FREEJOE FAGAN (PIANO) THE 1 FOOD & SPIRITS, 1 S MAIN, AKRON 330‑983‑4905 blu-tique.com
3 DECEMBER (TUE)  7PM ADMISSION DONATIONCLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY JAZZ COMBOS BOP STOP, 2920 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑771‑6551 www.thebopstop.org
3 DECEMBER (TUE)  7:30PM FREEMARK RUSSO (TRUMPET) QUARTET: TIM MIRTH (GUITAR), JEREMY POPORAD (BASS), RICKY EXTON (DRUMS) LYRIC BY THE LAKE THEATER, 223 HIGH, FAIRPORT HARBOR 440‑754‑8134 www.lyricbythelake.com
4 DECEMBER (WED) (WEEKLY)  5:30PM FREEJACK ZUCKER (GUITAR), KIP REED (BASS) LA FIESTA, 783 ALPHA, HIGHLAND HTS 440‑683‑1014 lafiestacleveland.com
4 DECEMBER (WED) (WEEKLY)  5:30PM FREEDAVE KASPER (REEDS) OSTERIA, 1801 E 9TH, CLEVELAND 216‑685‑9490 www.osteriacle.com 
4 DECEMBER (WED) (WEEKLY)  6PM FREEMATT COREY (SAX) THE CENTRO, 2017 E 9TH, CLEVELAND 216‑331‑6289 thecentrocleveland.com
4 DECEMBER (WED)  6PM FREEJOHN CHAPMAN (PIANO) THE 1 FOOD & SPIRITS, 1 S MAIN, AKRON 330‑983‑4905 blu-tique.com
4 DECEMBER (WED) (WEEKLY)  6PM FREEJOE AUGUSTINE (PIANO) GATSBY’S, AVALON GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB GRAND RESORT, 9519 W MARKET, WARREN 330‑856‑1900 www.avalongcc.com
4 DECEMBER (WED) (WEEKLY)7PM FREE  GEORGE FOLEY (PIANO, VOCAL), & FRIENDS ACADEMY TAVERN, 12800 LARCHMERE, CLEVELAND 216‑229‑1171 academytaverncle.com
4 DECEMBER (WED)  7PM ADMISSION  JOE HUNTER (PIANO, VOCAL), TIM MATSON (GUITAR, VOCAL) TREELAWN SOCIAL CLUB, 15335 WATERLOO, CLEVELAND 216‑677‑TREE thetreelawn.com
4 DECEMBER (WED)7:30PM FREESWING ERA BIG BAND BROTHERS LOUNGE, 11607 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑226‑2767 www.brotherslounge.com 
4 – 5 DECEMBER (WED – THU) (WEEKLY)  9PM FREEDON PHILIPS (PIANO) VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com
5 DECEMBER (THU)  5PM FREEJOE HUNTER (PIANO) CREMONA, 109 N HAMBDEN, CHARDON 440‑286‑1173 cremonachardon.squarespace.com
5 DECEMBER (THU) (WEEKLY)  6PM FREEDAVE KASPER (REEDS) IL VENETIAN,100 ST CLAIR NE, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑4800 www.ilvenetian.com
5 DECEMBER (THU)  6PM FREE W/TIXSAVOY BIG BAND STARK COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARY PERRY SIPPO BRANCH, 5710 12TH NW, CANTON 330‑477‑8482 www.starklibrary.org 
5 DECEMBER (THU) (WEEKLY)  7PM FREESWINGBONE: JIM GROVE (TROMBONE, VOCAL), KEVIN DYKES (SAX), MICHAEL VINCENT (GUITAR), LENNY GRAY (BASS), JOHN STEBAL (DRUMS) THE STANDARD, 779 E 185TH, CLEVELAND 216‑531‑9643 www.facebook.com/clevelandstandard
5 DECEMBER (THU)  7:30PM ADMISSION  NICK PUIN (DRUMS) BAND TREELAWN SOCIAL CLUB, 15335 WATERLOO, CLEVELAND 216‑677‑TREE thetreelawn.com
5 DECEMBER (THU)7:30PM FREEOBERLIN SMALL JAZZ ENSEMBLES CAT IN THE CREAM COFFEEHOUSE, 180 W LORAIN, OBERLIN 440‑775‑8610 www.oberlin.edu
5 DECEMBER (THU)  8PM ADMISSION LIVESTREAMEARSCRATCHER: DAVE REMPIS (REEDS), TIM DAISY (DRUMS), FRED LONBORG-HOLM (CELLO), “LISA ARNIK” (PIANO); DANA JESSEN (BASSOON), AARON DILLOWAY (VOCAL, ELECTRONICS) BOP STOP, 2920 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑771‑6551 www.thebopstop.org (NEW GHOSTS)
6 DECEMBER (FRI)12:15PM FREEJAZZ FORUM: OBERLIN JAZZ STUDENTS CAT IN THE CREAM COFFEEHOUSE, 180 W LORAIN, OBERLIN 440‑775‑8610 www.oberlin.edu
6 DECEMBER (FRI)  5PM FREE  SWINGBONE LAURENTIA VINEYARD, 4599 S MADISON, MADISON 440‑296‑9175 www.laurentiawinery.com
6 DECEMBER (FRI) (WEEKLY)  5:30,9PM FREEJOHN JAMES TRIO VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com
6 DECEMBER (FRI) (WEEKLY)  6PM FREE  DEMETRIUS STEINMETZ (BASS, PIANO) TRIO NORTHSTAR CAFÉ, 3380 WARRENSVILLE CENTER, SHAKER HTS 216-848-1500 www.thenorthstarcafe.com
6 DECEMBER (FRI) (WEEKLY)  6PM FREEMIKE PETRONE (PIANO) JOHNNY’S DOWNTOWN, 1406 W 6TH, CLEVELAND 216‑623‑0055 www.johnnyscleveland.com
6 DECEMBER (FRI) (1ST)6PM FREE  JOE HUNTER (PIANO), TIM MATSON (GUITAR) SEVEN BROTHERS DISTILLING, 6527 N RIVER, GENEVA 216‑930‑4330 sevenbrothersdistillingco.com
6 DECEMBER (FRI) (WEEKLY)  6PM FREEJOE AUGUSTINE (PIANO) GATSBY’S, AVALON GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB GRAND RESORT, 9519 W MARKET, WARREN 330‑856‑1900 www.avalongcc.com
6 DECEMBER (FRI)  6PM FREEJOHN REESE (TROMBONE) TRIO CAFÉ 422, 4422 YOUNGSTOWN SE, WARREN 330‑369‑2422 cafe422.com
6 DECEMBER (FRI)  7PM DONATION“NATALE IN ITALIA”: ALLA BOARA TRINITY CATHEDRAL, 2230 EUCLID, CLEVELAND 216-771-3630 www.trinitycleveland.org
6 DECEMBER (FRI)  7PM ADMISSION LIVESTREAMMOISES BORGES (VOCAL, GUITAR): GARRETT FOLGER (TRUMPET), GARY APRILE (BASS), JAMES O’CONNOR (DRUMS) BOP STOP, 2920 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑771‑6551 www.thebopstop.org
6 DECEMBER (FRI)7PM FREESWING DANCE CAT IN THE CREAM COFFEEHOUSE, 180 W LORAIN, OBERLIN 440‑775‑8610 www.oberlin.edu
6 DECEMBER (FRI)7:30PM ADMISSION“HAVE YOURSELF A KATE REID CHRISTMAS”: CLEVELAND JAZZ ORCHESTRA, KATE REID (VOCAL, PIANO) MALTZ PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, 1855 ANSEL, CLEVELAND 216‑368‑6062 www.clevelandjazz.org
6 DECEMBER (FRI)  8PM ADMISSION  THE UNINVITED: HOWIE SMITH (SAX), JAMEY HADDAD, CARMEN CASTALDI, JOE TOMINO (DRUMS) TREELAWN SOCIAL CLUB, 15335 WATERLOO, CLEVELAND 216‑677‑TREE thetreelawn.com
6 DECEMBER (FRI)  8PM ADMISSIONHORNS AND THINGS: KEN LEEGRAND (SAX), JT LYNCH (SAX), SAKAIT BAKSAR (KEYBOARDS), DERRICK JAMES (BASS), RAY HARVIN (DRUMS) 1899 SOCIAL, 20040 VAN AKEN, SHAKER HTS 216‑415‑5541 www.1899golf.com
6 DECEMBER (FRI) (WEEKLY)  8:30PM FREEDAVE KASPER (REEDS) MARBLE ROOM, 623 EUCLID, CLEVELAND 216‑523‑7000 www.marbleroomcle.com
6 DECEMBER (FRI) (WEEKLY)  9PM FREEDAVID BLAZER (PIANO) VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com
6 DECEMBER (FRI) (1ST)  10PM DONATIONJAM SESSION BOP STOP, 2920 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑771‑6551 www.thebopstop.org
7 DECEMBER (SAT) (WEEKLY)  6PM FREE  DEMETRIUS STEINMETZ (BASS, PIANO) TRIO NORTHSTAR CAFÉ, 3380 WARRENSVILLE CENTER, SHAKER HTS 216-848-1500 www.thenorthstarcafe.com
7 DECEMBER (SAT) (WEEKLY)  6PM FREECLIFF HABIAN (PIANO) JOHNNY’S DOWNTOWN, 1406 W 6TH, CLEVELAND 216‑623‑0055 www.johnnyscleveland.com
7 DECEMBER (SAT) (WEEKLY)  6PM FREETONY MARINUCCI (PIANO, VOCAL) VALENTI’S, 203 ROYALTON, BROADVIEW HTS 440‑526‑0789 www.thevalentis.com 
7 DECEMBER (SAT)  6PM FREEJUST JAZZ LIVE LANNING’S, 826 N CLEVELAND MASSILON, AKRON 330‑864‑2553 www.lannings-restaurant.com 
7 DECEMBER (SAT)  6PM FREEJOE FAGAN (PIANO) THE 1 FOOD & SPIRITS, 1 S MAIN, AKRON 330‑983‑4905 blu-tique.com
7 DECEMBER (SAT)  8PM ADMISSION LIVESTREAMRECLAMATION BAND: KEVIN ROBERT MARTINEZ (BASS), ANTHONY TADDEO (PERCUSSION), TIM PICARD (GUITAR), TONY SPICER (BASS CLARINET), CHRIS COLES (SAX), TIM MCDONALD (SAX) BOP STOP, 2920 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑771‑6551 www.thebopstop.org
7 DECEMBER (SAT)  8PM ADMISSIONKATE DEL (VOCAL): ANDRU DENNIS (KEYBOARDS), TIM HARKER (SAX), VINNY VIVACQUA (BASS), ZAIRE DARDEN (DRUMS) BLU JAZZ+, 47 E MARKET, AKRON 330‑203-1219 www.blujazzakron.com
7 DECEMBER (SAT) (WEEKLY)  8:30PM FREEDAVE KASPER (REEDS) MARBLE ROOM, 623 EUCLID, CLEVELAND 216‑523‑7000 www.marbleroomcle.com
7 DECEMBER (SAT)  9PM ADMISSION LESSON 8PMSWING DANCE: HEPCAT REVIVAL FAMILY LIFE CENTER, 16349 CHILLICOTHE, CHAGRIN FALLS 216‑316‑0068 www.facebook.com/bainbridgeswingdance
7 DECEMBER (SAT) (WEEKLY)  9PM FREEDAVID BLAZER (PIANO) VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com
7 DECEMBER (SAT) (WEEKLY)  10PM FREEJOHN JAMES TRIO VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com
8 DECEMBER (SUN)  12, 4PM ADMISSION“A CHARLIE BROWN HOLIDAY TRIBUTE” – CLIFF HABIAN (PIANO) TRIO: JEFF SLATER (BASS), ERIC EVERETT (DRUMS) MUSIC BOX SUPPER CLUB, 1148 MAIN, CLEVELAND 216‑242‑1250 www.musicboxcle.com
8 DECEMBER (SUN)  2PM FREE  JOE AUGUSTINE (PIANO) TRIO: DAVE MORGAN (BASS), JIM RUPP (DRUMS) MAIN BRANCH, AKRON-SUMMIT COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 60 S HIGH, AKRON 330‑643‑9015 www.akronlibrary.org
8 DECEMBER (SUN)  2PM ADMISSION“AFTERNOON OF JAZZ” CAREY’S GATHERING PLACE, 2500 ELYRIA, LORAIN 440-323-3364
8 DECEMBER (SUN)4:30PM FREEOBERLIN SMALL JAZZ ENSEMBLES CAT IN THE CREAM COFFEEHOUSE, 180 W LORAIN, OBERLIN 440‑775‑8610 www.oberlin.edu
8 DECEMBER (SUN)  7PM ADMISSIONDAVE KOZ (SAX) AND FRIENDS CHRISTMAS TOUR: JONATHAN BUTLER (GUITAR, VOCAL), VINCENT INGALA (SAX), ADAM HAWLEY (GUITAR), REBECCA JADE (VOCAL) CONNOR PALACE, 1615 EUCLID, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑6000 www.playhousesquare.org
8 DECEMBER (SUN)  7PM ADMISSION LIVESTREAM“HOLIDAY SHOW” – HALL OF FAME BIG BAND: STEVE KORTYKA (SAX), MATT BOTT (TRUMPET) BOP STOP, 2920 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑771‑6551 www.thebopstop.org
8 DECEMBER (SUN)  7PM FREEDANE VANNATTER (VOCAL), JOE LEAMAN (KEYBOARDS), BRYAN THOMAS (BASS) THE STANDARD, 779 E 185TH, CLEVELAND 216‑531‑9643 www.facebook.com/clevelandstandard
9 – 13 DECEMBER (MON – FRI) (WEEKLY)  6PM FREEMIKE PETRONE (PIANO) JOHNNY’S DOWNTOWN, 1406 W 6TH, CLEVELAND 216‑623‑0055 www.johnnyscleveland.com
9 DECEMBER (MON)  6PM FREEJOHN CHAPMAN (PIANO) THE 1 FOOD & SPIRITS, 1 S MAIN, AKRON 330‑983‑4905 blu-tique.com
9 DECEMBER (MON)  6:30PM ADMISSION  SWEET WILLY AND THE SOLID CATS: REGGIE REDD (SAX), JEFF HOFFMAN (PIANO) PARIS ROOM BISTRO, 7 N FRANKLIN, CHAGRIN FALLS 440‑247‑0444 www.parisroombistro.com
9 DECEMBER (MON) (2ND)  7:30PM FREE“BIG BAND CHRISTMAS JAZZ”: DON KUBEC (SAX) BIG BAND, CINDY SMITH (VOCAL) SLIM & CHUBBY’S, 12492 PROSPECT, STRONGSVILLE 440‑572‑7546 www.facebook.com/slimandchubbysstrongsville 
9 DECEMBER (MON) (WEEKLY)  8PM FREESKATCH ANDERSSEN ORCHESTRA BROTHERS LOUNGE, 11607 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑226‑2767 www.brotherslounge.com 
9 DECEMBER (MON) (1ST)  8PM ADMISSION  JAM SESSION W/JOHN STEBAL (DRUMS) TREELAWN SOCIAL CLUB, 15335 WATERLOO, CLEVELAND 216‑677‑TREE thetreelawn.com
9 –10 DECEMBER (MON – TUE) (WEEKLY)  9PM FREECJ BRIGGS (PIANO) VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com
9 DECEMBER (MON) (WEEKLY)10PM FREEJAM SESSION W/GARRETT FOLGER (TRUMPET) BROTHERS LOUNGE, 11607 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑226‑2767 www.brotherslounge.com 
10 DECEMBER (TUE)  5, 7:30PM ADMISSION  MUSICIANS TBA PARIS ROOM BISTRO, 7 N FRANKLIN, CHAGRIN FALLS 440‑247‑0444 www.parisroombistro.com
10 DECEMBER (TUE) (WEEKLY)  6PM FREEGEORGE FOLEY (PIANO) HYDE PARK PRIME STEAKHOUSE, 26300 CHAGRIN, BEACHWOOD 216‑464‑0688 www.hydeparkrestaurants.com
10 DECEMBER (TUE)  6PM FREEJENNIFER JAMES (PIANO) THE 1 FOOD & SPIRITS, 1 S MAIN, AKRON 330‑983‑4905 blu-tique.com
10 DECEMBER (TUE)7PM FREEJULIA MCDONNELL (BASS) GOOD COMPANY, 60 S MAPLE, AKRON 330-252-9099 goodcompanyakron.com
10 DECEMBER (TUE)  7:30PM FREEMOONLIGHT SERENADERS BIG BAND LYRIC BY THE LAKE THEATER, 223 HIGH, FAIRPORT HARBOR 440‑754‑8134 www.lyricbythelake.com
11 DECEMBER (WED) (WEEKLY)  5:30PM FREEDAVE KASPER (REEDS) OSTERIA, 1801 E 9TH, CLEVELAND 216‑685‑9490 www.osteriacle.com 
11 DECEMBER (WED) (WEEKLY)  5:30PM FREEJACK ZUCKER (GUITAR), KIP REED (BASS) LA FIESTA, 783 ALPHA, HIGHLAND HTS 440‑683‑1014 lafiestacleveland.com
11 DECEMBER (WED) (WEEKLY)  6PM FREEMATT COREY (SAX) THE CENTRO, 2017 E 9TH, CLEVELAND 216‑331‑6289 thecentrocleveland.com
11 DECEMBER (WED)  6PM FREEANDREW WEGIERSKI (PIANO) THE 1 FOOD & SPIRITS, 1 S MAIN, AKRON 330‑983‑4905 blu-tique.com
11 DECEMBER (WED) (WEEKLY)  6PM FREEJOE AUGUSTINE (PIANO) GATSBY’S, AVALON GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB GRAND RESORT, 9519 W MARKET, WARREN 330‑856‑1900 www.avalongcc.com
11 DECEMBER (WED) (WEEKLY)7PM FREE  GEORGE FOLEY (PIANO, VOCAL), & FRIENDS ACADEMY TAVERN, 12800 LARCHMERE, CLEVELAND 216‑229‑1171 academytaverncle.com
11 DECEMBER (WED)  7:30PM ADMISSION  MAGOS HERRERA (VOCAL): VINICIUS GOMES (GUITAR), MATT PENMAN (BASS), ALEX KAUTZ (DRUMS) GARTNER AUDITORIUM, CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART, 11150 EAST BLVD, CLEVELAND 216-421-7350 www.clevelandart.org
11 DECEMBER (WED) (2ND)  8PM ADMISSION LESSON 6,7PSWING DANCE RIALTO THEATER, 1000 KENMORE, AKRON 234‑525‑1956 www.therialtotheatre.com 
11 DECEMBER (WED)  8PM ADMISSIONDAVE KOZ (SAX) AND FRIENDS CHRISTMAS TOUR: JONATHAN BUTLER (GUITAR, VOCAL), VINCENT INGALA (SAX), ADAM HAWLEY (GUITAR), REBECCA JADE (VOCAL) ROBINS THEATER, 160 E MARKET, WARREN 234‑437‑8246 robinstheatre.com
11 – 13 DECEMBER (WED – THU) (WEEKLY)  9PM FREEDON PHILIPS (PIANO) VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com
12 DECEMBER (THU) (2ND)  5PM FREEJOE HUNTER (PIANO) CREMONA, 109 N HAMBDEN, CHARDON 440‑286‑1173 cremonachardon.squarespace.com
12 DECEMBER (THU) (WEEKLY)  6PM FREEDAVE KASPER (REEDS) IL VENETIAN,100 ST CLAIR NE, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑4800 www.ilvenetian.com
12 DECEMBER (THU) (2ND)7PM ADMISSIONHUBBS GROOVE TRIO: ROBERT HUBBARD (DRUMS), KEVIN MUHAMMAD (BASS), AL KRASEL (GUITAR) INDIGO LUXE, 4452 MAYFIELD, S EUCLID 216‑273‑7484 www.indigoluxecle.com
12 DECEMBER (THU)  6PM FREEMATT COREY (SAX) LANNING’S, 826 N CLEVELAND MASSILON, AKRON 330‑864‑2553 www.lannings-restaurant.com 
12 DECEMBER (THU) (WEEKLY)  7PM FREESWINGBONE: JIM GROVE (TROMBONE, VOCAL), KEVIN DYKES (SAX), MICHAEL VINCENT (GUITAR), LENNY GRAY (BASS), JOHN STEBAL (DRUMS) THE STANDARD, 779 E 185TH, CLEVELAND 216‑531‑9643 www.facebook.com/clevelandstandard
12 DECEMBER (THU)  7PM ADMISSION LIVESTREAMJEFFREY CRUZ (VOCAL), CHANDLER CARPENTER (GUITAR) BIG BAND BOP STOP, 2920 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑771‑6551 www.thebopstop.org
12 DECEMBER (THU)  8PM ADMISSION“A LITTLE CHRISTMAS, A LITTLE BEBOP”: LITTLE JAZZ HERITAGE ORCHESTRA RIALTO THEATER, 1000 KENMORE, AKRON 234‑525‑1956 www.therialtotheatre.com 
13 DECEMBER (FRI) (WEEKLY)  5:30,9PM FREEJOHN JAMES TRIO VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com
13 DECEMBER (FRI) (WEEKLY)  6PM FREEMIKE PETRONE (PIANO) JOHNNY’S DOWNTOWN, 1406 W 6TH, CLEVELAND 216‑623‑0055 www.johnnyscleveland.com
13 DECEMBER (FRI) (WEEKLY)  6PM FREE  DEMETRIUS STEINMETZ (PIANO, BASS) TRIO NORTHSTAR CAFÉ, 3380 WARRENSVILLE CENTER, SHAKER HTS 216-848-1500 www.thenorthstarcafe.com
13 DECEMBER (FRI)  6PM FREE  PLAN D: JOHN COUSINS (TRUMPET) SHARON JAMES CELLARS, 11303 KINSMAN, NEWBURY TWP sharonjamescellars.com
13 DECEMBER (FRI) (WEEKLY)  6PM FREEJOE AUGUSTINE (PIANO) GATSBY’S, AVALON GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB GRAND RESORT, 9519 W MARKET, WARREN 330‑856‑1900 www.avalongcc.com
13 DECEMBER (FRI)7PM ADMISSIONFORECAST INDIGO LUXE, 4452 MAYFIELD, S EUCLID 216‑273‑7484 www.indigoluxecle.com
13 DECEMBER (FRI)7PM FREE“A SWINGIN’ CHRISTMAS!”: STRONGSVILLE CITY JAZZ STRONGSVILLE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, 13740 PEARL 440-238-6697 www.strongsvilleucc.com  
13 DECEMBER (FRI) (2nd)7:30PM ADMISSION LESSON 7PMSWING DANCE: BENT STRING THE BROWNHOIST, 4403 ST CLAIR, CLEVELAND facebook
13 DECEMBER (FRI)  8PM ADMISSIONVANESSA RUBIN (VOCAL) & QUARTET: JOE LEAMAN (PIANO), KIP REED (BASS), ZAIRE DARDEN (DRUMS), BRAD WAGNER (SAX) BOP STOP, 2920 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑771‑6551 www.thebopstop.org
13 DECEMBER (FRI)  8PM ADMISSION  THE STIX EXPERIMENT: NEHEMIAH ‘STIX’ BAKER (DRUMS), GREGBY CAMP JR (PIANO, BASS, GUITAR) TREELAWN SOCIAL CLUB, 15335 WATERLOO, CLEVELAND 216‑677‑TREE thetreelawn.com
13 DECEMBER (FRI)  8PM ADMISSIONCORINNE [MAMMANA] (VOCAL) BLU JAZZ+, 47 E MARKET, AKRON 330‑203-1219 www.blujazzakron.com
13 DECEMBER (FRI) (WEEKLY)  8:30PM FREEDAVE KASPER (REEDS) MARBLE ROOM, 623 EUCLID, CLEVELAND 216‑523‑7000 www.marbleroomcle.com
13 DECEMBER (FRI) (WEEKLY)  9PM FREEDAVID BLAZER (PIANO) VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com
14 DECEMBER (SAT)  5PM FREESTAN MILLER (SAX, VOCAL) BACI WINERY, 7800 WARNER, MADISON 440‑307‑2224 baciwinery.com  
14 DECEMBER (SAT) (WEEKLY)  6PM FREE  DEMETRIUS STEINMETZ (BASS, PIANO) TRIO NORTHSTAR CAFÉ, 3380 WARRENSVILLE CENTER, SHAKER HTS 216-848-1500 www.thenorthstarcafe.com
14 DECEMBER (SAT) (WEEKLY)  6PM FREECLIFF HABIAN (PIANO) JOHNNY’S DOWNTOWN, 1406 W 6TH, CLEVELAND 216‑623‑0055 www.johnnyscleveland.com
14 DECEMBER (SAT) (WEEKLY)  6PM FREETONY MARINUCCI (PIANO, VOCAL) VALENTI’S, 203 ROYALTON, BROADVIEW HTS 440‑526‑0789 www.thevalentis.com 
14 DECEMBER (SAT)  7PM ADMISSION  “HOMELESS FOR THE HOLDAYS”: DRUMPLAY TREELAWN MUSIC HALL, 15335 WATERLOO, CLEVELAND 216‑677‑TREE thetreelawn.com (NORTHEAST OHIO COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS)
14 DECEMBER (SAT)  8PM ADMISSIONVLADIMIR CETKAR (GUITAR, VOCAL) BOP STOP, 2920 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑771‑6551 www.thebopstop.org
14 DECEMBER (SAT) (WEEKLY)  8:30PM FREEDAVE KASPER (REEDS) MARBLE ROOM, 623 EUCLID, CLEVELAND 216‑523‑7000 www.marbleroomcle.com
14 DECEMBER (SAT) (WEEKLY)  9PM FREEDAVID BLAZER (PIANO) VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com
14 DECEMBER (SAT)  9PM TBARUSSELL THOMPSON (SAX) / FREE AGENT CULTURE LOUNGE, 331 CLEVELAND NW, CANTON 234‑410‑3040 facebook
14 DECEMBER (SAT) (WEEKLY)  10PM FREEJOHN JAMES TRIO VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com
15 DECEMBER (SUN) (3RD)11AM FREEBRUNCH: LOU HARRIS (SAX) INDIGO LUXE, 4452 MAYFIELD, S EUCLID 216‑273‑7484 www.indigoluxecle.com
15 DECEMBER (SUN)  2PM FREE“JINGLE BELL SWING”: THE BIG BAND SOUND OF PACKARD, HELEN WELCH (VOCAL) WD PACKARD MUSIC HALL, 1703 MAHONING, WARREN 330‑393‑3628 www.wdpackardband.com
15 DECEMBER (SUN)  4PM FREE  STAN MILLER (SAX, VOCAL) GRAND RIVER CELLARS, 5750 S MADISON, MADISON 440‑298‑9838 www.grandrivercellars.com
15 DECEMBER (SUN)  7PM ADMISSION LIVESTREAMRANDIE SHANE (VOCAL), TOM LUGOLOOBI (KEYBOARD), JEFF SLATER (BASS), BRETT HAMKER (GUITAR) + ADAM REIFSNYDER (GUITAR, VOCAL), DEBBIE DARLING (VOCAL) BOP STOP, 2920 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑771‑6551 www.thebopstop.org (NEW GHOSTS)
16 – 20 DECEMBER (MON – FRI) (WEEKLY)  6PM FREEMIKE PETRONE (PIANO) JOHNNY’S DOWNTOWN, 1406 W 6TH, CLEVELAND 216‑623‑0055 www.johnnyscleveland.com
16 DECEMBER (MON)  6PM FREEJOHN MARKOVIC (GUITAR) THE 1 FOOD & SPIRITS, 1 S MAIN, AKRON 330‑983‑4905 blu-tique.com
16 DECEMBER (MON) (WEEKLY)  8PM FREESKATCH ANDERSSEN ORCHESTRA BROTHERS LOUNGE, 11607 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑226‑2767 www.brotherslounge.com 
16 – 17 DECEMBER (MON – TUE) (WEEKLY)  9PM FREECJ BRIGGS (PIANO) VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com
16 DECEMBER (MON) (WEEKLY)10PM FREEJAM SESSION W/GARRETT FOLGER (TRUMPET) BROTHERS LOUNGE, 11607 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑226‑2767 www.brotherslounge.com 
17 DECEMBER (TUE) (WEEKLY)  6PM FREEGEORGE FOLEY (PIANO) HYDE PARK PRIME STEAKHOUSE, 26300 CHAGRIN, BEACHWOOD 216‑464‑0688 www.hydeparkrestaurants.com
17 DECEMBER (TUE)7PM FREEDILLON SHIDEMANTLE (TRUMPET, VOCAL) GOOD COMPANY, 60 S MAPLE, AKRON 330-252-9099 goodcompanyakron.com
17 DECEMBER (TUE) (3RD)  7:30PM DONATIONOUTLAB (JAM) BOP STOP, 2920 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑771‑6551 www.thebopstop.org
17 DECEMBER (TUE)  7:30PM FREE“BIG BAND HOLIDAY JAZZ”: WESTERN RESERVE BIG BAND LYRIC BY THE LAKE THEATER, 223 HIGH, FAIRPORT HARBOR 440‑754‑8134 www.lyricbythelake.com
18 DECEMBER (WED)  5, 7:30PM ADMISSION  KARI ANN RUTUSHIN (VOCAL), KEVIN RICHARDS (GUITAR) PARIS ROOM BISTRO, 7 N FRANKLIN, CHAGRIN FALLS 440‑247‑0444 www.parisroombistro.com
18 DECEMBER (WED) (WEEKLY)  5:30PM FREEJACK ZUCKER (GUITAR), KIP REED (BASS) LA FIESTA, 783 ALPHA, HIGHLAND HTS 440‑683‑1014 lafiestacleveland.com
18 DECEMBER (WED) (WEEKLY)  5:30PM FREEDAVE KASPER (REEDS) OSTERIA, 1801 E 9TH, CLEVELAND 216‑685‑9490 www.osteriacle.com 
18 DECEMBER (WED) (WEEKLY)  6PM FREEMATT COREY (SAX) THE CENTRO, 2017 E 9TH, CLEVELAND 216‑331‑6289 thecentrocleveland.com
18 DECEMBER (WED)  6PM FREE  PLAN D: JOHN COUSINS (TRUMPET) DAY DREAM FARM WINERY, 5703 SR 166, ROCK CREEK 216‑403‑6218 facebook
18 DECEMBER (WED)  6PM FREEJOHN CHAPMAN (PIANO) THE 1 FOOD & SPIRITS, 1 S MAIN, AKRON 330‑983‑4905 blu-tique.com
18 DECEMBER (WED) (WEEKLY)  6PM FREEJOE AUGUSTINE (PIANO) GATSBY’S, AVALON GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB GRAND RESORT, 9519 W MARKET, WARREN 330‑856‑1900 www.avalongcc.com
18 DECEMBER (WED) (WEEKLY)7PM FREE  GEORGE FOLEY (PIANO, VOCAL), & FRIENDS ACADEMY TAVERN, 12800 LARCHMERE, CLEVELAND 216‑229‑1171 academytaverncle.com
18 DECEMBER (WED)  7PM TBA“HOLIDAY SWING DANCE”: DAN ZOLA ORCHESTRA S EUCLID COMMUNITY CTR, 1370 VICTORY 216-291-0771 cityofsoutheuclid.com
18 DECEMBER (WED)  7PM ADMISSIONSWING TIME BIG BAND FOREST CITY BREWERY, 2135 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑228‑9116 www.facebook.com/forestcitybrewery
18 DECEMBER (WED)7PM ADMISSION“HOLIDAY JAZZ CONCERT”: HUBBS GROOVE, DION DAVIS (VOCAL), ALVIN FRASER (VOCAL) KARAMU HOUSE, 2355 E 89TH, CLEVELAND 216-795-7077 karamuhouse.org
18 DECEMBER (WED)7:30PM FREEM2B2 BIG BAND BROTHERS LOUNGE, 11607 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑226‑2767 www.brotherslounge.com 
18 – 20 DECEMBER (WED – THU) (WEEKLY)  9PM FREEDON PHILIPS (PIANO) VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com
19 DECEMBER (THU)  5PM FREEJOE HUNTER (PIANO) CREMONA, 109 N HAMBDEN, CHARDON 440‑286‑1173 cremonachardon.squarespace.com
19 DECEMBER (THU) (WEEKLY)  6PM FREEDAVE KASPER (REEDS) IL VENETIAN,100 ST CLAIR NE, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑4800 www.ilvenetian.com
19 DECEMBER (THU)  6PM FREEJT’S ELECTRIK BLACKOUT: JUSTIN TIBBS (SAX) VINIFERA WINE-TO-WHISKEY BAR, 3236 STATE, CUYAHOGA FALLS 234‑571‑0233 www,viniferawinebar.com
19 DECEMBER (THU)  7PM ADMISSION LIVESTREAM“MUSIC OF LYLE MAYS”: AIDAN PLANK (BASS), ANTHONY FUOCO (PIANO), DUSTIN MAY (DRUMS), DAN BRUCE (GUITAR), BRAD WAGNER (SAX), GARRETT FOLGER (TRUMPET), PATRICK GRANEY (PERCUSSION), DAN BAILEY (KEYBOARDS) BOP STOP, 2920 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑771‑6551 www.thebopstop.org
19 DECEMBER (THU) (WEEKLY)  7PM FREESWINGBONE: JIM GROVE (TROMBONE, VOCAL), KEVIN DYKES (SAX), MICHAEL VINCENT (GUITAR), LENNY GRAY (BASS), JOHN STEBAL (DRUMS) THE STANDARD, 779 E 185TH, CLEVELAND 216‑531‑9643 www.facebook.com/clevelandstandard
19 DECEMBER (THU)  7PM FREE LIVESTREAM“HOLIDAY JAZZ”: TRACEY THOMAS (VOCAL), TIM LONGFELLOW (PIANO) JILLY’S MUSIC ROOM, 111 N MAIN, AKRON 330‑576‑3757 www.jillysmusicroom.com
19 DECEMBER (THU)  7:30PM FREE  “GAETANO’S [LETIZIA] (GUITAR) HOLIDAY JAZZ EXTRAVAGANZA” TREELAWN SOCIAL CLUB, 15335 WATERLOO, CLEVELAND 216‑677‑TREE thetreelawn.com
19 DECEMBER (THU) (3RD)8PM FREETK’S JAZZ ODYSSEY: TONY KAZEL (DRUMS) + JAM SPOTLIGHT CLEVELAND, 8701 MADISON, CLEVELAND facebook
20 DECEMBER (FRI)  1PM FREETOPS SWING BAND BRUNSWICK RECREATION CTR, 3637 CENTER 330-273-8000 www.brunswick.oh.us
20 DECEMBER (FRI)  5PM FREE  SWINGBONE LAURENTIA VINEYARD, 4599 S MADISON, MADISON 440‑296‑9175 www.laurentiawinery.com
20 DECEMBER (FRI) (WEEKLY)  6PM FREEMIKE PETRONE (PIANO) JOHNNY’S DOWNTOWN, 1406 W 6TH, CLEVELAND 216‑623‑0055 www.johnnyscleveland.com
20 DECEMBER (FRI) (WEEKLY)  6PM FREE  DEMETRIUS STEINMETZ (BASS, PIANO) TRIO NORTHSTAR CAFÉ, 3380 WARRENSVILLE CENTER, SHAKER HTS 216-848-1500 www.thenorthstarcafe.com
20 DECEMBER (FRI)  6PM TBAMADTOWN JAZZ JOEY’S ITALIAN GRILLE, 2731 HUBBARD, MADISON 440‑428‑5191 www.facebook.com/joeysitaliangrillemadison
20 DECEMBER (FRI)  6PM FREESTAN MILLER (SAX, VOCAL) LANNING’S, 826 N CLEVELAND MASSILON, AKRON 330‑864‑2553 www.lannings-restaurant.com 
20 DECEMBER (FRI)  6PM FREEJOHN REESE (TROMBONE) TRIO CAFÉ 422, 4422 YOUNGSTOWN SE, WARREN 330‑369‑2422 cafe422.com
20 DECEMBER (FRI) (WEEKLY)  6PM FREEJOE AUGUSTINE (PIANO) GATSBY’S, AVALON GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB GRAND RESORT, 9519 W MARKET, WARREN 330‑856‑1900 www.avalongcc.com
20 DECEMBER (FRI)    6:30PM ADMISSION  DUKES OF DARROWVILLE BRITISH AMERICAN CLUB, 8564 RAVENNA, TWINSBURG  330‑963‑6370 www.facebook.com/darrowvilledixielandjazz
20 DECEMBER (FRI)  7PM ADMISSION LIVESTREAM“FLOWERS FOR RUBBER CITY” – SAM BLAKESLEE (TROMBONE) LARGE GROUP: BOBBY SELVAGGIO, NATHAN-PAUL DAVIS, CHRIS COLES, JOHNNY COCHRAN, BRAD WAGNER (WOODWINDS), SCOTT MCKEE, GARRETT FOLGER, TOMMY LEHMAN, JACK SCHANTZ (TRUMPET), MARK MAULDIN, ZACH WARREN, REGGIE WATKINS, AMBER FORRER (TROMBONE), ZAKK JONES (GUITAR), ANDRU DENNIS (PIANO), KIP REED (BASS), ZAIRE DARDEN )DRUMS); TRI-C JAZZFEST ACADEMY BOP STOP, 2920 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑771‑6551 www.thebopstop.org (TRI-C JAZZFEST CLEVELAND)
20 DECEMBER (FRI)  8PM ADMISSIONPC6 JAZZTET 1899 SOCIAL, 20040 VAN AKEN, SHAKER HTS 216‑415‑5541 www.1899golf.com
20 DECEMBER (FRI)8PM ADMISSIONHUBBS GROOVE: ROBERT HUBBARD (DRUMS) INDIGO LUXE, 4452 MAYFIELD, S EUCLID 216‑273‑7484 www.indigoluxecle.com
20 DECEMBER (FRI)  8PM ADMISSIONDAVE BANKS (TRUMPET) BIG BAND, SANDRA MONTEVIDEO (VOCAL) BLU JAZZ+, 47 E MARKET, AKRON 330‑203-1219 www.blujazzakron.com
20 DECEMBER (FRI) (WEEKLY)  8:30PM FREEDAVE KASPER (REEDS) MARBLE ROOM, 623 EUCLID, CLEVELAND 216‑523‑7000 www.marbleroomcle.com
20 DECEMBER (FRI) (WEEKLY)  9PM FREEDAVID BLAZER (PIANO) VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com
20 DECEMBER (FRI) (3RD)  10PM DONATIONJAM SESSION BOP STOP, 2920 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑771‑6551 www.thebopstop.org
21 DECEMBER (SAT)  5PM FREEJUSTO SABORIT (GUITAR) DUO BACI WINERY, 7800 WARNER, MADISON 440‑307‑2224 baciwinery.com  
21 DECEMBER (SAT) (WEEKLY)  6PM FREE  DEMETRIUS STEINMETZ (BASS, PIANO) TRIO NORTHSTAR CAFÉ, 3380 WARRENSVILLE CENTER, SHAKER HTS 216-848-1500 www.thenorthstarcafe.com
21 DECEMBER (SAT) (WEEKLY)  6PM FREECLIFF HABIAN (PIANO) JOHNNY’S DOWNTOWN, 1406 W 6TH, CLEVELAND 216‑623‑0055 www.johnnyscleveland.com
21 DECEMBER (SAT) (WEEKLY)  6PM FREETONY MARINUCCI (PIANO, VOCAL) VALENTI’S, 203 ROYALTON, BROADVIEW HTS 440‑526‑0789 www.thevalentis.com 
21 DECEMBER (SAT)  6PM FREEJOE FAGAN (PIANO) THE 1 FOOD & SPIRITS, 1 S MAIN, AKRON 330‑983‑4905 blu-tique.com
21 DECEMBER (SAT)  7PM ADMISSIONHUBB’S GROOVE GOSPEL SHOW BOP STOP, 2920 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑771‑6551 www.thebopstop.org
21 DECEMBER (SAT)  7PM FREESWINGBONE HYDE PARK PRIME STEAKHOUSE, 26300 CHAGRIN, BEACHWOOD 216‑464‑0688 www.hydeparkrestaurants.com
21 DECEMBER (SAT)  8PM ADMISSIONSAMMY DELEON (PERCUSSION) / JACKIE WARREN (PIANO) QUARTET: CHRIS BURGE (SAX), KIP REED (BASS) 1899 SOCIAL, 20040 VAN AKEN, SHAKER HTS 216‑415‑5541 www.1899golf.com
21 DECEMBER (SAT)  8PM ADMISSION“FLOWERS FOR RUBBER CITY” – SAM BLAKESLEE (TROMBONE) LARGE GROUP BLU JAZZ+, 47 E MARKET, AKRON 330‑203-1219 www.blujazzakron.com (TRI-C JAZZFEST CLEVELAND)
21 DECEMBER (SAT) (WEEKLY)  8:30PM FREEDAVE KASPER (REEDS) MARBLE ROOM, 623 EUCLID, CLEVELAND 216‑523‑7000 www.marbleroomcle.com
21 DECEMBER (SAT) (WEEKLY)  9PM FREEDAVID BLAZER (PIANO) VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com
21 DECEMBER (SAT)  9:30PM ADMISSION“A JAZZY SOULFUL CHRISTMAS”: HUBB’S GROOVE, MAZHORELL (VOCAL), ADRIANNA MILLER (VOCAL) BOP STOP, 2920 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑771‑6551 www.thebopstop.org
21 DECEMBER (SAT) (WEEKLY)  10PM FREEJOHN JAMES TRIO VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com
22 DECEMBER (SUN)3PM ADMISSION  “A LITTLE MORE NAUGHTY THAN NICE”: HELEN WELCH (VOCAL) MALTZ PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, 1855 ANSEL, CLEVELAND 216‑368‑6062 case.edu/maltzcenter
22 DECEMBER (SUN)  7PM ADMISSION LIVESTREAM“CHESTNUTS ROASTING – A COZY CHRISTMAS CONCERT”: BRYAN ENG (PIANO, VOCAL) TRIO BOP STOP, 2920 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑771‑6551 www.thebopstop.org
22 DECEMBER (SUN)  7PM ADMISSION  STIX QUINTET: NEHEMIAH BAKER (DRUMS), ALEX LATI-THIAM (SAX), LIAM SPEAKS (PIANO), AYDEN COHEN (GUITAR), EVERETT CLARK (BASS) B SIDE LOUNGE, 2785 EUCLID HTS, CLEVELAND HTS 216‑932‑1966 www.bsideliquorlounge.com
23 – 24, 26 – 27 DECEMBER (MON – TUE, THU – FRI)6PM FREEMIKE PETRONE (PIANO) JOHNNY’S DOWNTOWN, 1406 W 6TH, CLEVELAND 216‑623‑0055 www.johnnyscleveland.com
23 DECEMBER (MON)  6PM FREEJOE FAGAN (PIANO) THE 1 FOOD & SPIRITS, 1 S MAIN, AKRON 330‑983‑4905 blu-tique.com
23 DECEMBER (MON) (WEEKLY)  8PM FREESKATCH ANDERSSEN ORCHESTRA BROTHERS LOUNGE, 11607 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑226‑2767 www.brotherslounge.com 
23 – 24 DECEMBER (MON – TUE) (WEEKLY)  9PM FREECJ BRIGGS (PIANO) VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com
23 DECEMBER (MON) (WEEKLY)10PM FREEJAM SESSION W/GARRETT FOLGER BROTHERS LOUNGE, 11607 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑226‑2767 www.brotherslounge.com 
24 DECEMBER (TUE) (WEEKLY)  6PM FREEGEORGE FOLEY (PIANO) HYDE PARK PRIME STEAKHOUSE, 26300 CHAGRIN, BEACHWOOD 216‑464‑0688 www.hydeparkrestaurants.com
24 DECEMBER (TUE)7PM FREEANDRU DENNIS (KEYBOARDS) GOOD COMPANY, 60 S MAPLE, AKRON 330-252-9099 goodcompanyakron.com
26 DECEMBER (THU) (WEEKLY)  6PM FREEDAVE KASPER (REEDS) IL VENETIAN,100 ST CLAIR NE, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑4800 www.ilvenetian.com
26 DECEMBER (THU) (WEEKLY)  7PM FREESWINGBONE: JIM GROVE (TROMBONE, VOCAL), KEVIN DYKES (SAX), MICHAEL VINCENT (GUITAR), LENNY GRAY (BASS), JOHN STEBAL (DRUMS) THE STANDARD, 779 E 185TH, CLEVELAND 216‑531‑9643 www.facebook.com/clevelandstandard
26 DECEMBER (THU) (4TH)7PM ADMISSIONHUBBS GROOVE TRIO: ROBERT HUBBARD (DRUMS), KEVIN MUHAMMAD (BASS), AL KRASEL (GUITAR) INDIGO LUXE, 4452 MAYFIELD, S EUCLID 216‑273‑7484 www.indigoluxecle.com
26 DECEMBER (THU) (WEEKLY)  9PM FREEDON PHILIPS (PIANO) VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com
27 DECEMBER (FRI) (WEEKLY)  5:30,9PM FREEJOHN JAMES TRIO VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com
27 DECEMBER (FRI) (WEEKLY)  6PM FREE  DEMETRIUS STEINMETZ (BASS, PIANO) TRIO NORTHSTAR CAFÉ, 3380 WARRENSVILLE CENTER, SHAKER HTS 216-848-1500 www.thenorthstarcafe.com
27 DECEMBER (FRI) (WEEKLY)  6PM FREEMIKE PETRONE (PIANO) JOHNNY’S DOWNTOWN, 1406 W 6TH, CLEVELAND 216‑623‑0055 www.johnnyscleveland.com
27 DECEMBER (FRI)  6:30PM FREESTAN MILLER (VOCAL, SAX) CAFFE CAPRI ITALIAN BAR & GRILLE, 8000 MARKET, BOARDMAN 330‑726‑9900 www.caffe-capri.com 
27 DECEMBER (FRI) (WEEKLY)  8:30PM FREEDAVE KASPER (REEDS) MARBLE ROOM, 623 EUCLID, CLEVELAND 216‑523‑7000 www.marbleroomcle.com
27 DECEMBER (FRI) (WEEKLY)  9PM FREEDAVID BLAZER (PIANO) VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com
28 DECEMBER (SAT) (WEEKLY)  6PM FREE  DEMETRIUS STEINMETZ (BASS, PIANO) TRIO NORTHSTAR CAFÉ, 3380 WARRENSVILLE CENTER, SHAKER HTS 216-848-1500 www.thenorthstarcafe.com
28 DECEMBER (SAT) (WEEKLY)  6PM FREECLIFF HABIAN (PIANO) JOHNNY’S DOWNTOWN, 1406 W 6TH, CLEVELAND 216‑623‑0055 www.johnnyscleveland.com
28 DECEMBER (SAT) (WEEKLY)  6PM FREETONY MARINUCCI (PIANO, VOCAL) VALENTI’S, 203 ROYALTON, BROADVIEW HTS 440‑526‑0789 www.thevalentis.com 
28 DECEMBER (SAT)  6PM FREEJOE FAGAN (PIANO) THE 1 FOOD & SPIRITS, 1 S MAIN, AKRON 330‑983‑4905 blu-tique.com
28 DECEMBER (SAT)  8PM ADMISSION  JONAH FERGUSON (GUITAR) TRIO TREELAWN SOCIAL CLUB, 15335 WATERLOO, CLEVELAND 216‑677‑TREE thetreelawn.com
28 DECEMBER (SAT)  8PM ADMISSIONRUSSELL THOMPSON (SAX) / FREE AGENT 1899 SOCIAL, 20040 VAN AKEN, SHAKER HTS 216‑415‑5541 www.1899golf.com
28 DECEMBER (SAT) (WEEKLY)  8:30PM FREEDAVE KASPER (REEDS) MARBLE ROOM, 623 EUCLID, CLEVELAND 216‑523‑7000 www.marbleroomcle.com
28 DECEMBER (SAT) (WEEKLY)  9PM FREEDAVID BLAZER (PIANO) VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com
28 DECEMBER (SAT) (WEEKLY)  10PM FREEJOHN JAMES TRIO VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com
30 DECEMBER (MON)  6PM FREEJOHN CHAPMAN (PIANO) THE 1 FOOD & SPIRITS, 1 S MAIN, AKRON 330‑983‑4905 blu-tique.com
30 DECEMBER (MON) (WEEKLY)  8PM FREESKATCH ANDERSSEN ORCHESTRA BROTHERS LOUNGE, 11607 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑226‑2767 www.brotherslounge.com 
30 – 31 DECEMBER (MON – TUE) (WEEKLY)9PM FREECJ BRIGGS (PIANO) VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com
30 DECEMBER (MON) (WEEKLY)10PM FREEJAM SESSION W/GARRETT FOLGER (TRUMPET) BROTHERS LOUNGE, 11607 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑226‑2767 www.brotherslounge.com 
31 DECEMBER (TUE)  5PM ADMISSIONSTAN MILLER (SAX, VOCAL) BISTRO, GERVASI VINEYARD, 1700 55TH NE, CANTON 330‑497‑1000 www.gervasivineyard.com 
31 DECEMBER (TUE)  6PM ADMISSION“SNEAKER BALL” – HUBBS GROOVE: ROBERT HUBBARD (DRUMS) DOUBLETREE WESTLAKE, 1100 CROCKER 216-923-1544 www.hubbsgroove.com
31 DECEMBER (TUE)  6PM FREEDENNIS HITCHCOX (GUITAR) THE 1 FOOD & SPIRITS, 1 S MAIN, AKRON 330‑983‑4905 blu-tique.com
31 DECEMBER (TUE)  7PM ADMISSION“SPEAKEASY”: LADY MAHLIKA (VOCAL) AND THE GENTS, DJ CUT MASTER SLICE GATEWOOD HOMESHARE, 532 E 185TH, CLEVELAND eventbrite
31 DECEMBER (TUE) (LAST)  7PM FREE  SWING MUSIC JAM: BRAD SMEDLEY (GUITAR), JACK DIALESANDRO (GUITAR), BILL WATSON (BASS), JOHN REYNOLDS (DRUMS) CLE URBAN WINERY, 2180 LEE, CLEVELAND HTS 216‑417‑8313 cleurbanwinery.com
31 DECEMBER (TUE)  8PM ADMISSIONFORECAST, DJ NONSTOP ANOTHER PLACE BANQUET & EVENT CENTER, 27221 CHARDON, RICHMOND HTS 440-462-0880 www.facebook.com/anotherplaceventcenter  
31 DECEMBER (TUE) (LAST)  DONATION 8PM 9PM1WAY @ THE GO FACTORY: MUSICIANS TBA; MUSICIANS TBA GO FACTORY, 1935 W 96TH facebook
2 JANUARY 2025 (THU) (WEEKLY)  7PM FREESWINGBONE: JIM GROVE (TROMBONE, VOCAL), KEVIN DYKES (SAX), MICHAEL VINCENT (GUITAR), LENNY GRAY (BASS), JOHN STEBAL (DRUMS) THE STANDARD, 779 E 185TH, CLEVELAND 216‑531‑9643 www.facebook.com/clevelandstandard
3 JANUARY 2025 (FRI) (WEEKLY)  5:30,9PM FREEJOHN JAMES TRIO VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com
3 JANUARY 2025 (FRI)  6PM FREEJUST JAZZ LIVE LANNING’S, 826 N CLEVELAND MASSILON, AKRON 330‑864‑2553 www.lannings-restaurant.com 
3 JANUARY 2025 (FRI)  7PM TBAGAETANO LETIZIA (GUITAR) TRIO JIMMY’S PLACE UPSTAIRS, 8154 COLUMBIA, OLMSTED FALLS 440‑793‑6700 www.facebook.com/gibbsbutcherbrews
3 JANUARY 2025 (FRI) (WEEKLY)  8:30PM FREEDAVE KASPER (REEDS) MARBLE ROOM, 623 EUCLID, CLEVELAND 216‑523‑7000 www.marbleroomcle.com
3 JANUARY 2025 (FRI) (WEEKLY)  9PM FREEDAVID BLAZER (PIANO) VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com
3 JANUARY 2025 (FRI) (1ST)  10PM DONATIONJAM SESSION BOP STOP, 2920 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑771‑6551 www.thebopstop.org
4 JANUARY 2025 (SAT)  7:30PM ADMISSIONMICHAEL AUSTIN (SAX) PROJECT THE KNIGHT STAGE, 182 S MAIN, AKRON 330‑253‑2488 www.akroncivic.com
4 JANUARY 2025 (SAT) (WEEKLY)  8:30PM FREEDAVE KASPER (REEDS) MARBLE ROOM, 623 EUCLID, CLEVELAND 216‑523‑7000 www.marbleroomcle.com
4 JANUARY 2025 (SAT) (WEEKLY)  9PM FREEDAVID BLAZER (PIANO) VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com
4 JANUARY 2025 (SAT) (WEEKLY)  10PM FREEJOHN JAMES TRIO VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com
5 JANUARY 2025 (SUN)  7PM ADMISSION LIVESTREAMELI LEDER (BASS) TRIO: LIAM SPEAKS (PIANO), NEHEMIAH ‘STIX’ BAKER (DRUMS) BOP STOP, 2920 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑771‑6551 www.thebopstop.org
5 JANUARY 2025 (SUN) (1ST)  7:30PM ADMISSION  SAMMY DELEON (PERCUSSION) / JACKIE WARREN (PIANO) QUARTET: CHRIS BURGE (SAX), KIP REED (BASS) B SIDE LOUNGE, 2785 EUCLID HTS, CLEVELAND HTS 216‑932‑1966 www.bsideliquorlounge.com
6 JANUARY 2025 (MON) (1ST)  8PM ADMISSION  JAM SESSION W/JOHN STEBAL (DRUMS) TREELAWN SOCIAL CLUB, 15335 WATERLOO, CLEVELAND 216‑677‑TREE thetreelawn.com
8 JANUARY 2025 (WED) (WEEKLY)  5:30PM FREEJACK ZUCKER (GUITAR), KIP REED (BASS) LA FIESTA, 783 ALPHA, HIGHLAND HTS 440‑683‑1014 lafiestacleveland.com
8 JANUARY 2025 (WED) (WEEKLY)  5:30PM FREEDAVE KASPER (REEDS) OSTERIA, 1801 E 9TH, CLEVELAND 216‑685‑9490 www.osteriacle.com 
8 JANUARY 2025 (WED) (WEEKLY)  6PM FREEMATT COREY (SAX) THE CENTRO, 2017 E 9TH, CLEVELAND 216‑331‑6289 thecentrocleveland.com
8 JANUARY 2025 (WED) (WEEKLY)  6PM FREEJOE AUGUSTINE (PIANO) GATSBY’S, AVALON GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB GRAND RESORT, 9519 W MARKET, WARREN 330‑856‑1900 www.avalongcc.com
8 JANUARY 2025 (WED) (WEEKLY)7PM FREE  GEORGE FOLEY (PIANO, VOCAL), & FRIENDS ACADEMY TAVERN, 12800 LARCHMERE, CLEVELAND 216‑229‑1171 academytaverncle.com
8 JANUARY 2025 (WED) (2ND)  8PM ADMISSION LESSON 6,7PSWING DANCE RIALTO THEATER, 1000 KENMORE, AKRON 234‑525‑1956 www.therialtotheatre.com 
9 JANUARY 2025 (THU)7PM ADMISSION LIVESTREAMALEX ANEST (GUITAR) TRIO: JIM ALFREDSON (ORGAN), DAVID WARD (DRUMS) BOP STOP, 2920 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑771‑6551 www.thebopstop.org
9 JANUARY 2025 (THU) (2ND)7PM ADMISSIONHUBBS GROOVE TRIO: ROBERT HUBBARD (DRUMS), KEVIN MUHAMMAD (BASS), AL KRASEL (GUITAR) INDIGO LUXE, 4452 MAYFIELD, S EUCLID 216‑273‑7484 www.indigoluxecle.com
9 JANUARY 2025 (THU) (WEEKLY)  7PM FREESWINGBONE: JIM GROVE (TROMBONE, VOCAL), KEVIN DYKES (SAX), MICHAEL VINCENT (GUITAR), LENNY GRAY (BASS), JOHN STEBAL (DRUMS) THE STANDARD, 779 E 185TH, CLEVELAND 216‑531‑9643 www.facebook.com/clevelandstandard
9,11,12 JANUARY 2025 (THU, SAT, SUN)    TH 7:30P, SA 8P, SU 3P ADMISSION“A KIND OF TRANE” (GUILLAUME CONNESSON) + OTHERS (GERSHWIN, MILHAUD, POULENC): CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA, STEPHANE DENÈVE (CONDUCTOR), STEVEN BANKS (SAX) MANDEL CONCERT HALL, SEVERANCE MUSIC CENTER, 11001 EUCLID, CLEVELAND 216‑231‑1111 www.clevelandorchestra.com
11 JANUARY 2025 (SAT)  5PM FREESTAN MILLER (SAX, VOCAL) BACI WINERY, 7800 WARNER, MADISON 440‑307‑2224 baciwinery.com  
11 JANUARY 2025 (SAT)8PM ADMISSION LIVESTREAMFLYOVER COLLECTIVE: GLENN HOLMES (BASS), MIKE WADE (TRUMPET), ANDREW BISHOP (SAX), ED RIDLEY (PIANO), PAUL SAMUELS (DRUMS) BOP STOP, 2920 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑771‑6551 www.thebopstop.org
12 JANUARY 2025 (SUN)7PM ADMISSION LIVESTREAMFOR PLAY: LENNY GRAY (BAS), MIKE VINCENT (GUITAR), DUNCAN CROOKS (PIANO), TONY WATSON (DRUMS), TAMAR GRAY (VOCAL) BOP STOP, 2920 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑771‑6551 www.thebopstop.org
13 JANUARY 2025 (MON) (2ND)  7:30PM FREEDON KUBEC (SAX) BIG BAND SLIM & CHUBBY’S, 12492 PROSPECT, STRONGSVILLE 440‑572‑7546 www.facebook.com/slimandchubbysstrongsville 
15 JANUARY 2025 (WED)  12PM DONATIONHOT CLUB OF TRINITY TRINITY CATHEDRAL, 2230 EUCLID, CLEVELAND 216-771-3630 www.trinitycleveland.org
16 JANUARY 2025 (THU)  7PM ADMISSIONJT’S ELECTRIK BLACKOUT: JUSTIN TIBBS (SAX) HAPPY DAYS LODGE, 500 W STREETSBORO, PENINSULA www.conservancyforcvnp.org
17 JANUARY 2025 (FRI)  6PM FREESTAN MILLER (SAX, VOCAL) LANNING’S, 826 N CLEVELAND MASSILON, AKRON 330‑864‑2553 www.lannings-restaurant.com 
17 JANUARY 2025 (FRI) (3RD)  10PM DONATIONJAM SESSION BOP STOP, 2920 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑771‑6551 www.thebopstop.org
18 JANUARY 2025 (SAT)  7PM TBAJAZZ CABBAGE JIMMY’S PLACE UPSTAIRS, 8154 COLUMBIA, OLMSTED FALLS 440‑793‑6700 www.facebook.com/gibbsbutcherbrews
18 JANUARY 2025 (SAT)  7:30PM ADMISSION“RHAPSODY IN BLUE” (GERSHWIN) + OTHERS (THOMAS, STILL, BERNSTEIN): AKRON SYMPHONY, THERON BROWN (PIANO), GOSPEL MEETS SYMPHONY CHOIR EJ THOMAS HALL, 198 HILL, AKRON 330‑535‑8131 www.akronsymphony.org
18 JANUARY 2025 (SAT)8PM ADMISSION LIVESTREAMCHRIS HOVAN (DRUMS) GENERATIONS QUARTET: MARK RUSSO (TRUMPET), TIM MIRTH (GUITAR), TAYLOR ARBOGAST (BASS) BOP STOP, 2920 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑771‑6551 www.thebopstop.org
19 JANUARY 2025 (SUN)  4PM FREE  STAN MILLER (SAX, VOCAL) GRAND RIVER CELLARS, 5750 S MADISON, MADISON 440‑298‑9838 www.grandrivercellars.com
21 JANUARY 2025 (TUE) (3RD)  7:30PM DONATIONOUTLAB (JAM) BOP STOP, 2920 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑771‑6551 www.thebopstop.org
22 JANUARY 2025 (WED)7PM ADMISSIONSUNGAZER: ADAM NEELY (BASS), SHAWN CROWDER (DRUMS) MAHALL’S, 13200 MADISON, LAKEWOOD 216-521-3280 mahalls20lanes.com
22 JANUARY 2025 (WED)8PM ADMISSION“NO MORE WATER: THE GOSPEL OF JAMES BALDWIN” – ME’SHELL NDEGÉOCELLO (BASS, VOCAL) AGORA THEATRE, 5000 EUCLID, CLEVELAND 216-881-2221 www.agoracleveland.com
23 JANUARY 2025 (THU)7PM ADMISSION LIVESTREAMNIGHT TERRORS: TIM MIRTH (GUITAR), PAUL STRANAHAN (PERCUSSION) BOP STOP, 2920 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑771‑6551 www.thebopstop.org
23 JANUARY 2025 (THU) (4TH)7PM ADMISSIONHUBBS GROOVE TRIO: ROBERT HUBBARD (DRUMS), KEVIN MUHAMMAD (BASS), AL KRASEL (GUITAR) INDIGO LUXE, 4452 MAYFIELD, S EUCLID 216‑273‑7484 www.indigoluxecle.com
24 JANUARY 2025 (FRI)8PM ADMISSION LIVESTREAMGEORGE DELANCEY(BASS): MIKE SMITH (TRUMPET), JAKE SMITH (SAX), ROBERT DOVE (SAX), PAUL SHAWSER (PIANO), ANDREW THEISS (DRUMS) BOP STOP, 2920 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑771‑6551 www.thebopstop.org
25 JANUARY 2025 (SAT)7:30PM ADMISSION“THE GERSHWINS ARE ‘GIRL CRAZY’”: CLEVELAND JAZZ ORCHESTRA, BILL RUDMAN (NARRATION), EVELYN WRIGHT (VOCAL), MICHAEL SHIRTZ (VOCAL), ERIN KECKAN (VOCAL) MALTZ PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, 1855 ANSEL, CLEVELAND 216‑368‑6202 case.edu/maltzcenter/calendar-events (MUSICAL THEATER PROJECT)
26 JANUARY 2025 (SUN)7PM ADMISSION LIVESTREAMHORIZON: ANTHONY FUOCO (PIANO), GARRETT FOLGER (TRUMPET), CARMEN CASTALDI (PERCUSSION) BOP STOP, 2920 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑771‑6551 www.thebopstop.org
29 JANUARY 2025 (WED)  7PM ADMISSION LIVESTREAMJOE HUNTER (PIANO), TIM MATSON (GUITAR) BOP STOP, 2920 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑771‑6551 www.thebopstop.org
30 JANUARY 2025 (THU)  6PM FREEMATT COREY (SAX) LANNING’S, 826 N CLEVELAND MASSILON, AKRON 330‑864‑2553 www.lannings-restaurant.com 
30 JANUARY 2025 (THU) (LAST)  7PM ADMISSION LIVESTREAMTHIRD LAW COLLECTIVE: BRYAN KENNARD (FLUTE) BOP STOP, 2920 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑771‑6551 www.thebopstop.org
31 JANUARY 2025 (FRI)  6PM FREESTAN MILLER (SAX, VOCAL) LANNING’S, 826 N CLEVELAND MASSILON, AKRON 330‑864‑2553 www.lannings-restaurant.com 
31 JANUARY 2025 (FRI)  7PM TBAEMPHASIS QUARTET: DAVIDIONE PEARL (SAX) JIMMY’S PLACE UPSTAIRS, 8154 COLUMBIA, OLMSTED FALLS 440‑793‑6700 www.facebook.com/gibbsbutcherbrews
31 JANUARY 2025 (FRI)8PM ADMISSION LIVESTREAMERNIE KRIVDA (SAX) / FAT TUESDAY BIG BAND, EVELYN WRIGHT (VOCAL), ERIN KECHAN (VOCAL) BOP STOP, 2920 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑771‑6551 www.thebopstop.org
2 FEBRUARY 2025 (SUN)  6PM FREEESTO JAZZ TRIO: BOB ESTERLE (SAX) JULIUS TAVERN AT MAENNERCHOR, 1607 STATE, ERIE PA 814‑315‑9311 juliuserie.square.site
7 FEBRUARY 2025 (FRI)  6PM FREEJUST JAZZ LIVE LANNING’S, 826 N CLEVELAND MASSILON, AKRON 330‑864‑2553 www.lannings-restaurant.com 
7 FEBRUARY 2025 (FRI)7, 9:30PM ADMISSIONTHE BAD PLUS: REID ANDERSON (BASS), DAVID KING (DRUMS), BEN MONDER (GUITAR), CHRIS SPEED (SAX) BOP STOP, 2920 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑771‑6551 www.thebopstop.org
8 FEBRUARY 2025 (SAT)  5PM FREESTAN MILLER (SAX, VOCAL) BACI WINERY, 7800 WARNER, MADISON 440‑307‑2224 baciwinery.com  
8 FEBRUARY 2025 (SAT)  7:30PM ADMISSIONMATTHEW WHITAKER (KEYBOARDS, VOCAL): LIANY MATEO (BASS), MARCOS ROBINSON (GUITAR), JOHNNY STEELE (DRUMS), IVAN LLANES (PERCUSSION) CUYAHOGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE METRO CAMPUS AUDITORIUM, 2900 COMMUNITY COLLEGE, CLEVELAND 216‑987‑4400 www.tri-c.edu/performingarts (TRI-C JAZZFEST CLEVELAND)
9 FEBRUARY 2025 (SUN)    2PM FREE W/TIX  BOB ESTERLE (SAX), BILLY JOE WISEMAN (GUITAR) WADSWORTH PUBLIC LIBRARY, 132 BROAD 330‑722‑2541 www.wadsworthlibrary.com (OHIO REGIONAL MUSIC ARTS CULTURAL OUTREACH)
14 FEBRUARY 2025 (FRI)  6PM FREE  STAN MILLER (SAX, VOCAL) LAURENTIA VINEYARD, 4599 S MADISON, MADISON 440‑296‑9175 www.laurentiawinery.com
14 – 15 FEBRUARY 2025 (FRI – SAT)  F 7PM SA 7:30PM ADMISSIONNORDONIA A CAPELLA FESTIVAL: THE REAL GROUP, DEKE SHARON, OTHERS NORDONIA HS, 8006 S BEDFORD, MACEDONIA 330-908-6026 www.nordoniachoirs.com  
15 FEBRUARY 2025 (SAT)  7PM TBAJAZZ CABBAGE JIMMY’S PLACE UPSTAIRS, 8154 COLUMBIA, OLMSTED FALLS 440‑793‑6700 www.facebook.com/gibbsbutcherbrews
15 FEBRUARY 2025 (SAT)7:30PM ADMISSIONLORAIN COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE CIVIC JAZZ BAND; LCCC JAZZ COMBO STOCKER CENTER HOKE THEATER, LORAIN COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE, ELYRIA 440‑366‑4040 www.lorainccc.edu
16 FEBRUARY 2025 (SUN)  4PM FREE  STAN MILLER (SAX, VOCAL) GRAND RIVER CELLARS, 5750 S MADISON, MADISON 440‑298‑9838 www.grandrivercellars.com
17 FEBRUARY 2025 (MON)7:30PM FREEYOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY JAZZ ENSEMBLE FORD THEATER, BLISS HALL, YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY 330‑941‑3105 www.ysu.edu
18 FEBRUARY 2025 (TUE) (3RD)  7:30PM DONATIONOUTLAB (JAM) BOP STOP, 2920 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑771‑6551 www.thebopstop.org
19 FEBRUARY 2025 (WED)  7PM ADMISSIONSWING TIME BIG BAND FOREST CITY BREWERY, 2135 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑228‑9116 www.facebook.com/forestcitybrewery
19 FEBRUARY 2025 (WED)  7:30PM ADMISSION  NATE SMITH (DRUMS) TRIO: TIM LEFEBVRE (BASS), JASON LINDNER (PIANO, KEYBOARDS) GARTNER AUDITORIUM, CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART, 11150 EAST BLVD, CLEVELAND 216 421 7350 www.clevelandart.org
21 FEBRUARY 2025 (FRI)  6PM FREESTAN MILLER (SAX, VOCAL) LANNING’S, 826 N CLEVELAND MASSILON, AKRON 330‑864‑2553 www.lannings-restaurant.com 
21 FEBRUARY 2025 (FRI) (3RD)  10PM DONATIONJAM SESSION BOP STOP, 2920 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑771‑6551 www.thebopstop.org
23 FEBRUARY 2025 (SUN)  7PM ADMISSION LIVESTREAMJOE HUNTER (PIANO), TIM MATSON (GUITAR) BOP STOP, 2920 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑771‑6551 www.thebopstop.org
27 FEBRUARY 2025 (THU) (LAST)  7PM ADMISSIONNIK BÄRTSCH’S (KEYBOARDS) RONIN: KASPAR RAST (DRUMS), SHA (BASS CLARINET, SAX), JEREMIAS KELLER (BASS) BOP STOP, 2920 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑771‑6551 www.thebopstop.org
27 FEBRUARY 2025 (THU)  7:30PM ADMISSIONDON WAS (BASS) AND THE PAN DETROIT ENSEMBLE: DAVE MCMURRAY (SAX), LUIS RESTO (KEYBOARDS), VINCENT CHANDLER (TROMBONE), JOHN DOUGLAS (TRUMPET), JEFF CANADY (DRUMS), MAHINDI MASAI (PERCUSSION), WAYNE GERARD (GUITAR), STEFFANIE CHRISTI’AN (VOCAL) MUSIC BOX SUPPER CLUB, 1148 MAIN, CLEVELAND 216‑242‑1250 www.musicboxcle.com
27 FEBRUARY 2025 (THU)7:30PM FREEYOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY JAZZ COMBOS DANA SCHOOL OF MUSIC, YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY 330‑941‑3636 www.ysu.edu
28 FEBRUARY 2025 (FRI)  7PM TBAEMPHASIS QUARTET: DAVIDIONE PEARL (SAX) JIMMY’S PLACE UPSTAIRS, 8154 COLUMBIA, OLMSTED FALLS 440‑793‑6700 www.facebook.com/gibbsbutcherbrews
7 MARCH 2025 (FRI)  6PM FREEJUST JAZZ LIVE LANNING’S, 826 N CLEVELAND MASSILON, AKRON 330‑864‑2553 www.lannings-restaurant.com 
7 MARCH 2025 (FRI)  TBA ADMISSION TBAJIM SNIDERO (SAX) TRIO: PETER WASHINGTON (BASS), JOE FARNSWORTH (DRUMS) BOP STOP, 2920 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑771‑6551 www.thebopstop.org
7 MARCH 2025 (FRI)  7PM TBAGAETANO LETIZIA (GUITAR) TRIO JIMMY’S PLACE UPSTAIRS, 8154 COLUMBIA, OLMSTED FALLS 440‑793‑6700 www.facebook.com/gibbsbutcherbrews
15 MARCH 2025 (SAT)  7PM TBAJAZZ CABBAGE JIMMY’S PLACE UPSTAIRS, 8154 COLUMBIA, OLMSTED FALLS 440‑793‑6700 www.facebook.com/gibbsbutcherbrews
23 MARCH 2025 (SUN)3PM ADMISSION“LEGENDARY BLACK SINGERS – GREAT BROADWAY SONGS (VOLUME 2)”: JOE HUNTER (PIANO, VOCAL), EVELYN WRIGHT (VOCAL), NICOLE SUMLIN (VOCAL) WILEY AUDITORIUM, 2181 MIRAMAR, UNIVERSITY HTS 216‑860‑1518 musicaltheaterproject.org (MUSICAL THEATER PROJECT)
26 MARCH 2025 (WED)  7PM ADMISSION  OCCIDENTAL GYPSY: ELI BISHOP (VIOLIN) TRANSFORMER STATION, 1460 W 29TH, CLEVELAND 216‑707‑6755 www.clevelandart.org
26 MARCH 2025 (WED)  7PM FREE“JAZZ AND COFFEE NIGHT” RANDALL CAMPUS CENTER, MALONE UNIVERSITY, 2600 CLEVELAND NW, CANTON 330-471-8382 www.malone.edu
26 MARCH 2025 (WED)  7:30PM ADMISSIONCOUNT BASIE ORCHESTRA, SCOTTY BARNHART (DIRECTOR), CARMEN BRADFORD (VOCAL) CUYAHOGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE METRO CAMPUS AUDITORIUM, 2900 COMMUNITY COLLEGE, CLEVELAND 216‑987‑4400 www.tri-c.edu/performingarts (TRI-C JAZZFEST CLEVELAND)
26-28 MARCH 2025 (WED-FRI)  9AM TBADOWNBEAT JAZZ EDUCATION DAYS: COUNT BASIE ORCHESTRA CUYAHOGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE METRO CAMPUS, 2900 COMMUNITY COLLEGE, CLEVELAND 216‑987‑4400 www.tri-c.edu/jazzfest (TRI-C JAZZFEST CLEVELAND)
28 MARCH 2025 (FRI)  8PM ADMISSIONRUSSELL THOMPSON (SAX) / FREE AGENT THE KNIGHT STAGE, 182 S MAIN, AKRON 330‑253‑2488 www.akroncivic.com
28 MARCH 2025 (FRI)7:30PM ADMISSION“THE PULSE OF PROGRESS”: CLEVELAND JAZZ ORCHESTRA, TERRI LYNE CARRINGTON (DRUMS) MALTZ PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, 1855 ANSEL, CLEVELAND 216‑368‑6062 www.clevelandjazz.org
29 MARCH 2025 (SAT)  6PM FREESTAN MILLER (SAX, VOCAL) LANNING’S, 826 N CLEVELAND MASSILON, AKRON 330‑864‑2553 www.lannings-restaurant.com 
29 MARCH 2025 (SAT)  7PM TBAEMPHASIS QUARTET: DAVIDIONE PEARL (SAX) JIMMY’S PLACE UPSTAIRS, 8154 COLUMBIA, OLMSTED FALLS 440‑793‑6700 www.facebook.com/gibbsbutcherbrews
4 APRIL 2025 (FRI)  6PM FREEJUST JAZZ LIVE LANNING’S, 826 N CLEVELAND MASSILON, AKRON 330‑864‑2553 www.lannings-restaurant.com 
4 APRIL 2025 (FRI)  7PM TBAGAETANO LETIZIA (GUITAR) TRIO JIMMY’S PLACE UPSTAIRS, 8154 COLUMBIA, OLMSTED FALLS 440‑793‑6700 www.facebook.com/gibbsbutcherbrews
6 APRIL 2025 (SUN)  3PM ADMISSIONKENT STATE UNIVERSITY CORO CANTARE, CANTIQUE, CHORALE, NOVA JAZZ SINGERS LUDWIG RECITAL HALL, KENT STATE UNIVERSITY, 1325 THEATRE, KENT 330‑672‑2172 www.kent.edu/music
12 APRIL 2025 (SAT)7:30PM ADMISSION“MUSIC OF DAVE BRUBECK”: LORAIN COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE CIVIC JAZZ BAND REASER GRAND ROOM, SPITZER CONFERENCE CENTER, LORAIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE, ELYRIA 440 366 4040 www.lorainccc.edu  
14 APRIL 2025 (MON)  7:30PM FREEYOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY JAZZ ENSEMBLE SPOTLIGHT THEATER, BLISS HALL, YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY 330‑941‑3636 www.ysu.edu
19 APRIL 2025 (SAT)  7PM TBAJAZZ CABBAGE JIMMY’S PLACE UPSTAIRS, 8154 COLUMBIA, OLMSTED FALLS 440‑793‑6700 www.facebook.com/gibbsbutcherbrews
21 APRIL 2025 (MON)  7:30PM ADMISSIONKENT STATE UNIVERSITY JAZZ STUDIES LARGE ENSEMBLE LUDWIG RECITAL HALL, KENT STATE UNIVERSITY, 1325 THEATRE, KENT 330‑672‑2172 www.kent.edu/music
21 APRIL 2025 (MON)  7:30PM FREEYOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY JAZZ COMBOS SPOTLIGHT THEATER, BLISS HALL, YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY 330‑941‑3636 www.ysu.edu
22 APRIL 2025 (TUE)  7:30PM ADMISSIONKENT STATE UNIVERSITY JAZZ STUDIES COMBO LUDWIG RECITAL HALL, KENT STATE UNIVERSITY, 1325 THEATRE, KENT 330‑672‑2172 www.kent.edu/music
23 APRIL 2025 (WED)  7:30PM ADMISSIONKENT STATE UNIVERSITY NOVA JAZZ SINGERS LUDWIG RECITAL HALL, KENT STATE UNIVERSITY, 1325 THEATRE, KENT 330‑672‑2172 www.kent.edu/music
24 APRIL 2025 (THU)  7PM ADMISSION  MOISES BORGES (GUITAR, VOCAL) HEIGHTS ARTS, 2175 LEE, CLEVELAND HTS 216‑371‑3457 www.heightsarts.org  
25 APRIL 2025 (FRI)  7PM TBAEMPHASIS QUARTET: DAVIDIONE PEARL (SAX) JIMMY’S PLACE UPSTAIRS, 8154 COLUMBIA, OLMSTED FALLS 440‑793‑6700 www.facebook.com/gibbsbutcherbrews
1 MAY 2025 (THU)  7PM ADMISSION  LOUIS PRIMA JR (VOCAL, TRUMPET) AND THE WITNESSES WD PACKARD MUSIC HALL, 1703 MAHONING, WARREN 330‑393‑3628 www.wdpackardband.com
2 MAY 2025 (FRI)  6PM FREEJUST JAZZ LIVE LANNING’S, 826 N CLEVELAND MASSILON, AKRON 330‑864‑2553 www.lannings-restaurant.com 
4 MAY 2025 (SUN)  4PM ADMISSION“BALLADS AND BLUES”: LAKELAND CIVIC JAZZ ORCHESTRA, JAZZ IMPACT LAKELAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE, 7700 CLOCKTOWER, KIRTLAND 440‑525‑7261 www.lakelandcc.edu  
9 MAY 2025 (FRI)7:30PM ADMISSION“PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE”: CLEVELAND JAZZ ORCHESTRA MALTZ PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, 1855 ANSEL, CLEVELAND 216‑368‑6062 www.clevelandjazz.org
17 MAY 2025 (SAT)  7PM TBAJAZZ CABBAGE JIMMY’S PLACE UPSTAIRS, 8154 COLUMBIA, OLMSTED FALLS 440‑793‑6700 www.facebook.com/gibbsbutcherbrews
29 MAY 2025 (THU)  6PM FREEMATT COREY (SAX) LANNING’S, 826 N CLEVELAND MASSILON, AKRON 330‑864‑2553 www.lannings-restaurant.com 
31 MAY 2025 (SAT)  6PM FREESTAN MILLER (SAX, VOCAL) LANNING’S, 826 N CLEVELAND MASSILON, AKRON 330‑864‑2553 www.lannings-restaurant.com 
6 JUNE 2025 (FRI)  6PM FREEJUST JAZZ LIVE LANNING’S, 826 N CLEVELAND MASSILON, AKRON 330‑864‑2553 www.lannings-restaurant.com 
26 – 28 JUNE 2025 (THU – SAT)  VARIOUSTRI-C JAZZFEST CLEVELAND PLAYHOUSE SQUARE, CLEVELAND 216‑987‑4444 www.tri-c.edu/jazzfest
3 JULY 2025 (THU)  7PM ADMISSION  HYPERIOUS BLAKE (SAX) & THE SOUND EXPERIMENT HEIGHTS ARTS, 2175 LEE, CLEVELAND HTS 216‑371‑3457 www.heightsarts.org