| 21 NOVEMBER (FRI) | 5PM FREE | SWINGBONE TRIO LAURENTIA VINEYARD, 4599 S MADISON, MADISON 440‑296‑9175 www.laurentiawinery.com |
| 21 NOVEMBER (FRI) (WEEKLY) | 5:30,9PM FREE | JOHN JAMES (SAX) TRIO VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com |
| 21 NOVEMBER (FRI) (WEEKLY) | 6PM FREE | DEMETRIUS STEINMETZ (BASS, PIANO) TRIO NORTHSTAR CAFÉ, 3380 WARRENSVILLE CENTER, SHAKER HTS 216-848-1500 www.thenorthstarcafe.com |
| 21 NOVEMBER (FRI) (WEEKLY) | 6PM FREE | MIKE PETRONE (PIANO) JOHNNY’S DOWNTOWN, 1406 W 6TH, CLEVELAND 216‑623‑0055 www.johnnyscleveland.com |
| 21 NOVEMBER (FRI) (WEEKLY) | 6PM FREE | JOE AUGUSTINE (PIANO) GATSBY’S, AVALON GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB GRAND RESORT, 9519 W MARKET, WARREN 330‑856‑1900 www.avalongcc.com |
| 21 NOVEMBER (FRI) | 6PM DONATION | ORGANIZED: ALLEN ZURCHER (SAX), TIM DRISCOLL (DRUMS), JIM MADDEN (ORGAN) CITY GALLERY, 1503 STATE, ERIE PA 814‑218‑4185 www.facebook.com/citygalleryerie |
| 21 NOVEMBER (FRI) | 7PM ADMISSION | “CLE MIXTAPE LIVE”: DAN BRUCE (GUITAR), LIZ BULLOCK (COMPOSER, VOCAL), GRETCHEN PLEUSS (COMPOSER, VOCAL), JINARI KEMET (COMPOSER, VOCAL), RAY FLANAGAN (COMPOSER, VOCAL), CHRIS COLES (SAX), BRAD WAGNER (SAX, BASS CLARINET), CHRIS ANDERSON (TROMBONE), THERON BROWN (PIANO, KEYBOARDS), AIDAN PLANK (BASS), ANTHONY TADDEO (DRUMS), JAMEY HADDAD (PERCUSSION) GARTNER AUDITORIUM, CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART, 11150 EAST BLVD, CLEVELAND 216-421-7350 www.clevelandart.org (GREATER CLEVELAND FOOD BANK) |
| 21 NOVEMBER (FRI) | 7PM ADMISSION | DAVIDIONE PEARL (SAX) / EMPHASIS QUINTET JIMMY’S PLACE UPSTAIRS, 8154 COLUMBIA, OLMSTED FALLS 440‑793‑6700 www.facebook.com/gibbsbutcherbrews |
| 21 NOVEMBER (FRI) | 7:30PM ADMISSION | ALEX SKOLNICK (GUITAR) TRIO: NATHAN PECK (BASS), MATT ZEBROSKI (DRUMS) IRISHTOWN BEND TAPROOM AT MARKET GARDEN BREWERY, 1849 W 24TH, CLEVELAND 216‑621‑4000 clickgobuynow.com/jwp |
| 21 NOVEMBER (FRI) | 7:30PM FREE | JOE HUNTER (PIANO) TRIO EDWINS, 12383 CEDAR, CLEVELAND HTS 216-921-3333 www.edwinsrestaurant.org |
| 21 NOVEMBER (FRI) | 8PM ADMISSION LIVESTREAM | JOHN KLAYMAN’S (SAX) REEDRUSH: BOB FERRAZZA (GUITAR), JORDAN MCBRIDE (BASS), SUNNY TABLER (DRUMS) + HOWIE SMITH (SAX) BOP STOP, 2920 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑771‑6551 www.thebopstop.org |
| 21 NOVEMBER (FRI) | 8PM ADMISSION | “BEATLES BASH”: DAVE BANKS (TRUMPET) BIG BAND HOUSE THREE THIRTY, 532 W MARKET, AKRON eventbrite |
| 21 NOVEMBER (FRI) | 8PM ADMISSION | ACID CATS: JUSTIN TIBBS (SAX), MICHAEL VINCENT (GUITAR), SMOKEFACE (BASS), CAMERON BICKLEY (DRUMS), RANDY NICHOLAS (BASS), TOMMY LEHMAN (TRUMPET), ANDRU DENNIS (KEYBOARDS) BLU JAZZ+, 47 E MARKET, AKRON 330-302-8127www.blujazzakron.com |
| 21 NOVEMBER (FRI) (WEEKLY) | 8:30PM FREE | DAVE KASPER (REEDS) MARBLE ROOM, 623 EUCLID, CLEVELAND 216‑523‑7000 www.marbleroomcle.com |
| 21 NOVEMBER (FRI) (WEEKLY) | 9PM FREE | DAVID BLAZER (PIANO) VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com |
| 21 NOVEMBER (FRI) (3RD) | 10PM DONATION | JAM SESSION BOP STOP, 2920 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑771‑6551 www.thebopstop.org |
| 21 NOVEMBER (FRI) | 10PM FREE | RESOLVE: DONOVAN SCHAEFFER (SAX), RICHARD ORR II (DRUMS), JASON JOHNSON, GREGBY CAMP JR CIRCLE OF FIFTHS, 47 E MARKET, AKRON 330-302-8127 www.circleoffifthsakron.com |
| 22 NOVEMBER (SAT) | 6PM FREE | DEMETRIUS STEINMETZ (PIANO) TRIO: AIDAN PLANK (BASS), CHRIS BURGE (SAX) NORTHSTAR CAFÉ, 3380 WARRENSVILLE CENTER, SHAKER HTS 216-848-1500 www.thenorthstarcafe.com |
| 22 NOVEMBER (SAT) (WEEKLY) | 6PM FREE | CLIFF HABIAN (PIANO) JOHNNY’S DOWNTOWN, 1406 W 6TH, CLEVELAND 216‑623‑0055 www.johnnyscleveland.com |
| 22 NOVEMBER (SAT) (WEEKLY) | 6PM FREE | TONY MARINUCCI (PIANO, VOCAL) VALENTI’S, 203 ROYALTON, BROADVIEW HTS 440‑526‑0789 www.thevalentis.com |
| 22 NOVEMBER (SAT) | 6PM FREE | JOE FAGAN (PIANO) THE 1 FOOD & SPIRITS, 1 S MAIN, AKRON 330‑983‑4905 blu-tique.com |
| 22 NOVEMBER (SAT) | 6PM FREE | JOHN MARKOVIC (GUITAR) SAM’S ROYAL GARDENS, 680 W TURKEYFOOT LAKE, NEW FRANKLIN 234-678-3802 facebook |
| 22 NOVEMBER (SAT) | 6:30PM FREE | GAETANO LETIZIA (GUITAR) TRIO: LENNY GRAY (BASS), GLENN DAVIS (DRUMS) PROSPECT WINE SHOP, 4667 E PROSPECT, MANTUA VILLAGE 234-973-9529 facebook |
| 22 NOVEMBER (SAT) | 7PM FREE | VICTOR SAMALOT (GUITAR) BLUE MONKEY BREWING COMPANY, 5540 WALLINGS, N ROYALTON 440‑628‑9152 www.bluemonkeybrewing.com |
| 22 NOVEMBER (SAT) | 7:30PM FREE | DR DAVE THOMAS (PIANO) TRIO EDWINS, 12383 CEDAR, CLEVELAND HTS 216-921-3333 www.edwinsrestaurant.org |
| 22 NOVEMBER (SAT) | 8PM FREE | DANE VANNATTER (VOCAL), GEORGE FOLEY (PIANO), KIP REED (BASS) THE STANDARD, 779 E 185TH, CLEVELAND 216‑531‑9643 www.facebook.com/clevelandstandard |
| 22 NOVEMBER (SAT) | 8PM FREE | QS JAZZ: SAAM CABOT (REEDS, VOCAL) THE HYDRANT PUB & GRUB, 786 FRONT, BEREA 440-532-7060 thehydrantpubandgrub.com |
| 22 NOVEMBER (SAT) (WEEKLY) | 8:30PM FREE | DAVE KASPER (REEDS) MARBLE ROOM, 623 EUCLID, CLEVELAND 216‑523‑7000 www.marbleroomcle.com |
| 22 NOVEMBER (SAT) (WEEKLY) | 9PM FREE | DAVID BLAZER (PIANO) VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com |
| 22 NOVEMBER (SAT) (WEEKLY) | 10PM FREE | JOHN JAMES (SAX) TRIO VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com |
| 22 NOVEMBER (SAT) | 11PM FREE | DR DAVE THOMAS (PIANO) TRIO EDWINS, 12383 CEDAR, CLEVELAND HTS 216-921-3333 www.edwinsrestaurant.org |
| 23 NOVEMBER (SUN) | 7PM ADMISSION LIVESTREAM | EMP TRIO: EVAN PALERMO (DRUMS), LUCA ALBANO (PIANO), THOMAS JOHNSTON (BASS) + CHRIS COLES (SAX) BOP STOP, 2920 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑771‑6551 www.thebopstop.org |
| 23 NOVEMBER (SUN) | 7PM ADMISSION | DAN WILSON (GUITAR), NIGEL HALL (VOCAL), DAVID THROCKMORTON (DRUMS), CLIFF BARNES (PIANO), KIP REED (BASS) BLU JAZZ+, 47 E MARKET, AKRON 330-302-8127www.blujazzakron.com |
| 23 NOVEMBER (SUN) | 7PM ADMISSION | “ADAM HAWLEY (GUITAR) CHRISTMAS” THE KNIGHT STAGE, 182 S MAIN, AKRON 330 253 2488 www.akroncivic.com |
| 24 NOVEMBER (MON) | 12PM FREE | JAZZ FORUM: OBERLIN JAZZ STUDENTS CAT IN THE CREAM COFFEEHOUSE, 180 W LORAIN, OBERLIN 440‑775‑8610 www.oberlin.edu |
| 24 – 26 NOVEMBER (MON – WED) (WEEKLY) | 6PM FREE | MIKE PETRONE (PIANO) JOHNNY’S DOWNTOWN, 1406 W 6TH, CLEVELAND 216‑623‑0055 www.johnnyscleveland.com |
| 24 NOVEMBER (MON) | 6PM FREE | JOHN CHAPMAN (GUITAR) THE 1 FOOD & SPIRITS, 1 S MAIN, AKRON 330‑983‑4905 blu-tique.com |
| 24 NOVEMBER (MON) | 7:30PM ADMISSION | KENT STATE UNIVERSITY JAZZ STUDIES LARGE ENSEMBLE LUDWIG RECITAL HALL, KENT STATE UNIVERSITY, 1325 THEATRE, KENT 330‑672‑2172 www.kent.edu/music |
| 24 NOVEMBER (MON) | 7:30PM FREE | YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY JAZZ ENSEMBLE FORD THEATER, BLISS HALL, YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY 330‑941‑3105 www.ysu.edu |
| 24 NOVEMBER (MON) (4TH) | 8PM FREE LIVESTREAM | SKATCH ANDERSSEN ORCHESTRA, RUSSELL MASCIA (VOCAL) BROTHERS LOUNGE, 11607 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑226‑2767 www.brotherslounge.com |
| 24 – 25 NOVEMBER (MON – TUE) (WEEKLY) | 9PM FREE | CJ BRIGGS (PIANO) VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com |
| 25 NOVEMBER (TUE) (WEEKLY) | 6PM FREE | GEORGE FOLEY (PIANO) HYDE PARK PRIME STEAKHOUSE, 26300 CHAGRIN, BEACHWOOD 216‑464‑0688 www.hydeparkrestaurants.com |
| 25 NOVEMBER (TUE) (LAST) | 7PM FREE | SWING MUSIC JAM SESSION: BRAD SMEDLEY (GUITAR), JACK DIALESANDRO (GUITAR), BILL WATSON (BASS), JOHN REYNOLDS (DRUMS) CLE URBAN WINERY, 2180 LEE, CLEVELAND HTS 216‑417‑8313 cleurbanwinery.com |
| 25 NOVEMBER (TUE) (WEEKLY) | 7PM FREE | JAM WORKSHOP: BOBBY SELVAGGIO (SAX), KENT STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS (PIANO) CHESTNUT BEER GARDEN, 503 CHESTNUT, CUYAHOGA FALLS 234-900-6170 facebook |
| 25 NOVEMBER (TUE) (LAST) | 7:30PM FREE | SWING TIME BIG BAND, DIANNE PALMER (VOCAL) LYRIC BISTRO AND EVENT CENTER, 225 HIGH, FAIRPORT HARBOR 440‑754‑8134 www.lyricbythelake.com |
| 25 NOVEMBER (TUE) | 7:30PM ADMISSION | KENT STATE UNIVERSITY JAZZ STUDIES COMBO LUDWIG RECITAL HALL, KENT STATE UNIVERSITY, 1325 THEATRE, KENT 330‑672‑2172 www.kent.edu/music |
| 25 NOVEMBER (TUE) | 7:30PM FREE | DANJO JAZZ ORCHESTRA VENICE CAFÉ, 163 W ERIE, KENT 330‑968‑4603 www.facebook.com/venicekent |
| 25 NOVEMBER (TUE) | 8PM ADMISSION | ACO (AFRO CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA): JACKIE WARREN (PIANO), RAY DEFOREST (BASS), GARY NAHERNY (DRUMS), LARNIE ZELLNER (HARMONICA), JIM CIRILLO (SAX) + GUESTS GROG SHOP, 2785 EUCLID HTS, CLEVELAND HTS www.grogshop.gs |
| 25 NOVEMBER (TUE) (LAST) | DONATION 8PM 9PM | 1WAY @ THE GO FACTORY: TOGISHI: MIKE SOPKO (GUITAR, ELECTRONICS), JOE TOMINO (DRUMS, ELECTRONICS), DAN WENNINGER (SAX, HULUSI); BORIS OICHERMAN (SYNTHESIZER) GO FACTORY, 1935 W 96TH facebook |
| 26 NOVEMBER (WED) (WEEKLY) | 5:30PM FREE | DAVE KASPER (REEDS) OSTERIA, 1801 E 9TH, CLEVELAND 216‑685‑9490 www.osteriacle.com |
| 26 NOVEMBER (WED) (WEEKLY) | 6PM FREE | MATT COREY (SAX) THE CENTRO, 2017 E 9TH, CLEVELAND 216‑331‑6289 thecentrocleveland.com |
| 26 NOVEMBER (WED) (WEEKLY) | 6PM ADMISSION | MICHAEL AUSTIN (SAX) PROJECT THE CHALK BAR, 10735 RAVENNA, TWINSBURG 234‑212‑1221 thechalkbartwinsburg.com |
| 26 NOVEMBER (WED) | 6PM FREE | ROCK WEHRMANN (PIANO), PEGGY COYLE (VOCAL) RUSSO’S RESTAURANT, 4895 STATE, PENINSULA 330‑923‑2665 russosbacchus.com |
| 26 NOVEMBER (WED) | 6PM FREE | JOE FAGAN (PIANO) THE 1 FOOD & SPIRITS, 1 S MAIN, AKRON 330‑983‑4905 blu-tique.com |
| 26 NOVEMBER (WED) | 6PM FREE | JOHN MARKOVIC (GUITAR) 1875 WINERY, 109 SR 44, HARTVILLE 330-935-2100 1875ohiowinery.com |
| 26 NOVEMBER (WED) (WEEKLY) | 6PM FREE | JOE AUGUSTINE (PIANO) GATSBY’S, AVALON GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB GRAND RESORT, 9519 W MARKET, WARREN 330‑856‑1900 www.avalongcc.com |
| 26 NOVEMBER (WED) | 7PM FREE | JOSH RZEPKA (TRUMPET) STIRLING, 1288 WEATHERVANE, AKRON 330-701-9303 www.stirlingakron.com |
| 26 NOVEMBER (WED) (4TH) | 8PM ADMISSION LESSON 6,7P | SWING DANCE RIALTO THEATER, 1000 KENMORE, AKRON 234‑525‑1956 www.therialtotheatre.com |
| 26 NOVEMBER (WED) (WEEKLY) | 9PM FREE | DON PHILIPS (PIANO) VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com |
| 28 NOVEMBER (FRI) (WEEKLY) | 5:30,9PM FREE | JOHN JAMES (SAX) TRIO VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com |
| 28 NOVEMBER (FRI) (WEEKLY) | 6PM FREE | DEMETRIUS STEINMETZ (PIANO, BASS) TRIO NORTHSTAR CAFÉ, 3380 WARRENSVILLE CENTER, SHAKER HTS 216-848-1500 www.thenorthstarcafe.com |
| 28 NOVEMBER (FRI) (WEEKLY) | 6PM FREE | MIKE PETRONE (PIANO) JOHNNY’S DOWNTOWN, 1406 W 6TH, CLEVELAND 216‑623‑0055 www.johnnyscleveland.com |
| 28 NOVEMBER (FRI) (WEEKLY) | 6PM FREE | JOE AUGUSTINE (PIANO) GATSBY’S, AVALON GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB GRAND RESORT, 9519 W MARKET, WARREN 330‑856‑1900 www.avalongcc.com |
| 28 NOVEMBER (FRI) | 7PM DONATION | JAZZ ESCAPE TONES: DAVE KANA (SAX), JIM MADDEN (PIANO) CITY GALLERY, 1503 STATE, ERIE PA 814‑218‑4185 www.facebook.com/citygalleryerie |
| 28 NOVEMBER (FRI) | 7:30PM FREE | JOE HUNTER (PIANO) TRIO EDWINS, 12383 CEDAR, CLEVELAND HTS 216-921-3333 www.edwinsrestaurant.org |
| 28 NOVEMBER (FRI) | 8PM ADMISSION | BLACK VOLTRON, JINARI KEMET (MC), DA LAND BRASS BAND, NAVY JAYDE (DJ) CROBAR, 3244 ST CLAIR, CLEVELAND www.crobar1921.com |
| 28 NOVEMBER (FRI) | 8PM ADMISSION | FORECAST: LEM ADAMS (VIBES), RILEY RICHARD (SAX), KEVIN BYOUS (GUITAR), GARY STEVENSON (BASS), ALPHONSO MCDUFFIE (KEYBOARDS), JOHN TURNER (DRUMS) BLU JAZZ+, 47 E MARKET, AKRON 330-302-8127www.blujazzakron.com |
| 28 NOVEMBER (FRI) (WEEKLY) | 8:30PM FREE | DAVE KASPER (REEDS) MARBLE ROOM, 623 EUCLID, CLEVELAND 216‑523‑7000 www.marbleroomcle.com |
| 28 NOVEMBER (FRI) (WEEKLY) | 9PM FREE | DAVID BLAZER (PIANO) VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com |
| 29 NOVEMBER (SAT) (WEEKLY) | 6PM FREE | DEMETRIUS STEINMETZ (PIANO) TRIO: DAVE STERNER (SAX), TIM LEKAN (BASS) NORTHSTAR CAFÉ, 3380 WARRENSVILLE CENTER, SHAKER HTS 216-848-1500 www.thenorthstarcafe.com |
| 29 NOVEMBER (SAT) (WEEKLY) | 6PM FREE | CLIFF HABIAN (PIANO) JOHNNY’S DOWNTOWN, 1406 W 6TH, CLEVELAND 216‑623‑0055 www.johnnyscleveland.com |
| 29 NOVEMBER (SAT) (WEEKLY) | 6PM FREE | TONY MARINUCCI (PIANO, VOCAL) VALENTI’S, 203 ROYALTON, BROADVIEW HTS 440‑526‑0789 www.thevalentis.com |
| 29 NOVEMBER (SAT) | 6PM FREE | STAN MILLER (SAX, VOCAL) DEAN MARTIN’S LANNING’S, 826 N CLEVELAND MASSILON, AKRON 330‑864‑2553 www.lannings-restaurant.com |
| 29 NOVEMBER (SAT) | 6PM FREE | JOHN CHAPMAN (GUITAR) THE 1 FOOD & SPIRITS, 1 S MAIN, AKRON 330‑983‑4905 blu-tique.com |
| 29 NOVEMBER (SAT) | 6PM FREE | JOHN REESE (TROMBONE) TRIO: JACK CIARINELLO (KEYBOARD), JIM DELADURANTEY (DRUMS) CAFÉ 422, 4422 YOUNGSTOWN SE, WARREN 330‑369‑2422 cafe422.com |
| 29 NOVEMBER (SAT) | 7PM FREE | JOHN MARKOVIC (GUITAR) BEAU’S GRILLE, 3180 W MARKET, AKRON 330‑867‑5218 beausgrille.com |
| 29 NOVEMBER (SAT) | 7:30PM ADMISSION | HORNS AND THINGS: KEN LEEGRAND (SAX), JT LYNCH (SAX), SAKAIT BAKSAR (KEYBOARDS), DERRICK JAMES (BASS), BILL RANSOM (DRUMS) IRISHTOWN BEND TAPROOM AT MARKET GARDEN BREWERY, 1849 W 24TH, CLEVELAND 216‑621‑4000 clickgobuynow.com/jwp |
| 29 NOVEMBER (SAT) | 8PM ADMISSION | “GROOVIN’ WITH THE CJO”: CLEVELAND JAZZ ORCHESTRA, HUBBS GROOVE: ROBERT HUBBARD (DRUMS) BLU JAZZ+, 47 E MARKET, AKRON 330-302-8127www.blujazzakron.com |
| 29 NOVEMBER (SAT) | 8PM ADMISSION | MATT COREY (SAX) STILL HOUSE, GERVASI VINEYARD, 1700 55TH NE, CANTON 330‑497‑1000 www.gervasivineyard.com |
| 29 NOVEMBER (SAT) | 8PM ADMISSION | “TURKEY JAM”: MICHAEL AUSTIN (SAX) PROJECT, SCRATCH MASTER L (DJ) SPECIAL OCCASION BANQUET HALL, 220 DEUBER SW, CANTON 330-323-6676 |
| 29 NOVEMBER (SAT) (WEEKLY) | 8:30PM FREE | DAVE KASPER (REEDS) MARBLE ROOM, 623 EUCLID, CLEVELAND 216‑523‑7000 www.marbleroomcle.com |
| 29 NOVEMBER (SAT) (WEEKLY) | 9PM FREE | DAVID BLAZER (PIANO) VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com |
| 29 NOVEMBER (SAT) (WEEKLY) | 10PM FREE | JOHN JAMES (SAX) TRIO VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com |
| 1 DECEMBER (MON) | 12PM FREE | JAZZ FORUM: OBERLIN JAZZ STUDENTS CAT IN THE CREAM COFFEEHOUSE, 180 W LORAIN, OBERLIN 440‑775‑8610 www.oberlin.edu |
| 1 – 5 DECEMBER (MON – FRI) (WEEKLY) | 6PM FREE | MIKE PETRONE (PIANO) JOHNNY’S DOWNTOWN, 1406 W 6TH, CLEVELAND 216‑623‑0055 www.johnnyscleveland.com |
| 1 DECEMBER (MON) | 6PM FREE | JOHN MARKOVIC (GUITAR) THE 1 FOOD & SPIRITS, 1 S MAIN, AKRON 330‑983‑4905 blu-tique.com |
| 1 DECEMBER (MON) | 7:30PM TBA | “NINE LIVES”: UNIVERSITY OF AKRON BIRTH OF THE COOL ENSEMBLE, CHRIS COLES (COMPOSER) GUZZETTA RECITAL HALL, 157 UNIVERSITY, AKRON 330-972-8301 www.uakron.edu/music |
| 1 DECEMBER (MON) (WEEKLY) | 8PM FREE LIVESTREAM | SKATCH ANDERSSEN ORCHESTRA BROTHERS LOUNGE, 11607 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑226‑2767 www.brotherslounge.com |
| 1 DECEMBER (MON) (1ST) | 8PM ADMISSION | JAM SESSION W/JOHN STEBAL (DRUMS) TREELAWN SOCIAL CLUB, 15335 WATERLOO, CLEVELAND 216‑677‑TREE thetreelawn.com |
| 1 – 2 DECEMBER (MON – TUE) (WEEKLY) | 9PM FREE | CJ BRIGGS (PIANO) VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com |
| 2 DECEMBER (TUE) (WEEKLY) | 6PM FREE | GEORGE FOLEY (PIANO) HYDE PARK PRIME STEAKHOUSE, 26300 CHAGRIN, BEACHWOOD 216‑464‑0688 www.hydeparkrestaurants.com |
| 2 DECEMBER (TUE) (WEEKLY) | 7PM FREE | JAM WORKSHOP: BOBBY SELVAGGIO (SAX), KENT STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS CHESTNUT BEER GARDEN, 503 CHESTNUT, CUYAHOGA FALLS 234-900-6170 facebook |
| 2 DECEMBER (TUE) | 7PM FREE | ANDRU DENNIS (KEYBOARDS) TRIO GOOD COMPANY, 60 S MAPLE, AKRON 330-252-9099 goodcompanyakron.com |
| 2 DECEMBER (TUE) (1ST) | 8PM FREE | POLAR VORTEX BIG BAND LYRIC BISTRO AND EVENT CENTER, 225 HIGH, FAIRPORT HARBOR 440‑754‑8134 www.lyricbythelake.com |
| 3 DECEMBER (WED) (WEEKLY) | 5:30PM FREE | DAVE KASPER (REEDS) OSTERIA, 1801 E 9TH, CLEVELAND 216‑685‑9490 www.osteriacle.com |
| 3 DECEMBER (WED) (WEEKLY) | 6PM FREE | MATT COREY (SAX) THE CENTRO, 2017 E 9TH, CLEVELAND 216‑331‑6289 thecentrocleveland.com |
| 3 DECEMBER (WED) (WEEKLY) | 6PM ADMISSION | MICHAEL AUSTIN (SAX) PROJECT THE CHALK BAR, 10735 RAVENNA, TWINSBURG 234‑212‑1221 thechalkbartwinsburg.com |
| 3 DECEMBER (WED) | 6PM FREE | JOHN MARKOVIC (GUITAR) RUSSO’S RESTAURANT, 4895 STATE, PENINSULA 330‑923‑2665 russosbacchus.com |
| 3 DECEMBER (WED) | 6PM FREE | VICTOR SAMALOT (GUITAR) SARAH’S VINEYARD, 1204 W STEELS CORNERS, CUYAHOGA FALLS 330‑929‑8057 www.sarahsvineyardwinery.com |
| 3 DECEMBER (WED) (WEEKLY) | 6PM FREE | JOE AUGUSTINE (PIANO) GATSBY’S, AVALON GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB GRAND RESORT, 9519 W MARKET, WARREN 330‑856‑1900 www.avalongcc.com |
| 3 DECEMBER (WED) | 6:30PM FREE | “HIP FOR THE HOLIDAYS”: BRAD WAGNER (REEDS), ANTHONY FUOCO (PIANO) MEDINA COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARY, 210 S BROADWAY, MEDINA 419-853-6016 ormaco.org (OHIO REGIONAL MUSIC ARTS CULTURAL OUTREACH) |
| 3 DECEMBER (WED) | 6:45PM ADMISSION | ALLA BOARA: ANTHONY TADDEO (DRUMS, PERCUSSION) FAT’S BACKROOM, 1820 AKRON-PENINSULA, AKRON www.urbantroubadour.org |
| 3 DECEMBER (WED) | 7, 9PM ADMISSION | STELLA COLE (VOCAL) EDWINS, 12383 CEDAR, CLEVELAND HTS 216-921-3333 www.edwinsrestaurant.org |
| 3 DECEMBER (WED) (1ST) | 7PM FREE | SWING DANCE FOREST CITY BREWERY, 2135 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑228‑9116 www.facebook.com/forestcitybrewery |
| 3 DECEMBER (WED) (1ST) | 7PM FREE | MUSICIANS TBA NORTH WATER BREWING CO, 101 CRANE, KENT 330-778-4677 northwaterbrewing.com |
| 3 DECEMBER (WED) (1ST) | 8PM FREE | JODI’S JAZZ: JODI DOBOS (VOCAL) THE STANDARD, 779 E 185TH, CLEVELAND 216‑531‑9643 www.facebook.com/clevelandstandard |
| 3 – 4 DECEMBER (WED – THU) (WEEKLY) | 9PM FREE | DON PHILIPS (PIANO) VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com |
| 4 DECEMBER (THU) | 4:30, 7:30PM FREE | OBERLIN SMALL JAZZ ENSEMBLES CAT IN THE CREAM COFFEEHOUSE, 180 W LORAIN, OBERLIN 440‑775‑8610 www.oberlin.edu |
| 4 DECEMBER (THU) | 5:30PM FREE | STAN MILLER (SAX, VOCAL) MICHAEL ALBERINI’S, 1140 BOARDMAN-POLAND, YOUNGSTOWN 330-956-2524 michaelalberinis.com |
| 4 DECEMBER (THU) (WEEKLY) | 6PM FREE | DAVE KASPER (REEDS) IL VENETIAN,100 ST CLAIR NE, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑4800 www.ilvenetian.com |
| 4 DECEMBER (THU) | 6PM FREE W/TIX | SAVOY BIG BAND STARK COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARY PERRY / SIPPO BRANCH, 5710 12TH NW, CANTON 330‑477‑8482 www.starklibrary.org |
| 4 DECEMBER (THU) (WEEKLY) | 7PM FREE | SWINGBONE: 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 |
| 4 – 5 DECEMBER (THU – FRI) | 7:30PM FREE | “BIG BAND JAZZ HOLIDAY”: SWING ERA BIG BAND BROTHERS LOUNGE, 11607 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑226‑2767 www.brotherslounge.com |
| 4 DECEMBER (THU) (1ST) | 8PM FREE | RICK GLEASON BAND MILLARD FILLMORE PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY, 15617 WATERLOO, CLEVELAND 216‑481‑9444 |
| 5 DECEMBER (FRI) | 12PM FREE | KAMAL ABDUL-ALIM (TRUMPET) & THE BAND CLEVELAND PUBLIC LIBRARY MEMORIAL-NOTTINGHAM BRANCH, 17109 LAKESHORE, CLEVELAND 216-623-7039 www.cpl.org |
| 5 DECEMBER (FRI) (WEEKLY) | 5:30,9PM FREE | JOHN JAMES (SAX) TRIO VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com |
| 5 DECEMBER (FRI) (WEEKLY) | 6PM FREE | DEMETRIUS STEINMETZ (BASS, PIANO) TRIO NORTHSTAR CAFÉ, 3380 WARRENSVILLE CENTER, SHAKER HTS 216-848-1500 www.thenorthstarcafe.com |
| 5 DECEMBER (FRI) (WEEKLY) | 6PM FREE | MIKE PETRONE (PIANO) JOHNNY’S DOWNTOWN, 1406 W 6TH, CLEVELAND 216‑623‑0055 www.johnnyscleveland.com |
| 5 DECEMBER (FRI) | 6PM FREE | JOHN MARKOVIC (GUITAR) SHARON JAMES CELLARS, 11303 KINSMAN, NEWBURY TWP sharonjamescellars.com |
| 5 DECEMBER (FRI) (WEEKLY) | 6PM FREE | JOE AUGUSTINE (PIANO) GATSBY’S, AVALON GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB GRAND RESORT, 9519 W MARKET, WARREN 330‑856‑1900 www.avalongcc.com |
| 5 DECEMBER (FRI) (1ST) | 6:30PM ADMISSION | DUKES OF DARROWVILLE BRITISH AMERICAN CLUB, 8564 RAVENNA, TWINSBURG 330‑963‑6370 www.baclubohio.com |
| 5 DECEMBER (FRI) | 7PM FREE | “NATALE IN ITALIA” – ALLA BOARA: ANTHONY TADDEO (PERCUSSION) TRINITY CATHEDRAL, 2230 EUCLID, CLEVELAND 216-771-3630 www.trinitycleveland.org |
| 5 DECEMBER (FRI) | 7:30PM ADMISSION LIVESTREAM | ANTHONY BRUNO (SAX) QUARTET: THERON BROWN (KEYBOARDS), KEVIN MARTINEZ (BASS), NOAH SHERMAN (DRUMS) BOP STOP, 2920 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑771‑6551 www.thebopstop.org |
| 5 DECEMBER (FRI) | 7:30PM FREE | OBERLIN JAZZ ENSEMBLE FINNEY CHAPEL, 90 N PROFESSOR, OBERLIN 440‑775‑8610 www.oberlin.edu |
| 5 DECEMBER (FRI) | 8PM ADMISSION | JOHN KLAYMAN’S (SAX) REEDRUSH: BOB FERRAZZA (GUITAR), JORDAN MCBRIDE (BASS), SUNNY TABLER (DRUMS) + GUEST TBA (SAX) BLU JAZZ+, 47 E MARKET, AKRON 330-302-8127www.blujazzakron.com |
| 5 DECEMBER (FRI) (WEEKLY) | 8:30PM FREE | DAVE KASPER (REEDS) MARBLE ROOM, 623 EUCLID, CLEVELAND 216‑523‑7000 www.marbleroomcle.com |
| 5 DECEMBER (FRI) (WEEKLY) | 9PM FREE | DAVID BLAZER (PIANO) VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com |
| 5 DECEMBER (FRI) (1ST) | 10PM DONATION | JAM SESSION BOP STOP, 2920 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑771‑6551 www.thebopstop.org |
| 6 DECEMBER (SAT) | 2PM FREE | DANIEL BENNETT (SAX) GROUP CLEVELAND PUBLIC LIBRARY, 325 SUPERIOR, CLEVELAND 216‑623‑2800 www.cpl.org |
| 6 DECEMBER (SAT) | 6PM TBA | BOBBY SANABRIA (DRUMS), ST IGNATIUS HS JAZZ ENSEMBLE, GUESTS HUMMER THEATER, BREEN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, 2008 W 30TH, CLEVELAND 440-666-9782 robertoocasiofoundation.org (ROBERTO OCASIO FOUNDATION) |
| 6 DECEMBER (SAT) (WEEKLY) | 6PM FREE | DEMETRIUS STEINMETZ (PIANO, BASS) TRIO NORTHSTAR CAFÉ, 3380 WARRENSVILLE CENTER, SHAKER HTS 216-848-1500 www.thenorthstarcafe.com |
| 6 DECEMBER (SAT) (WEEKLY) | 6PM FREE | CLIFF HABIAN (PIANO) JOHNNY’S DOWNTOWN, 1406 W 6TH, CLEVELAND 216‑623‑0055 www.johnnyscleveland.com |
| 6 DECEMBER (SAT) (WEEKLY) | 6PM FREE | TONY MARINUCCI (PIANO, VOCAL) VALENTI’S, 203 ROYALTON, BROADVIEW HTS 440‑526‑0789 www.thevalentis.com |
| 6 DECEMBER (SAT) | 6PM FREE | JUST JAZZ LIVE DEAN MARTIN’S LANNING’S, 826 N CLEVELAND MASSILON, AKRON 330‑864‑2553 www.lannings-restaurant.com |
| 6 DECEMBER (SAT) | 7PM FREE | JOHN MARKOVIC (GUITAR) BEAU’S GRILLE, 3180 W MARKET, AKRON 330‑867‑5218 beausgrille.com |
| 6 DECEMBER (SAT) | 7:30PM ADMISSION | AKRON BIG BAND LIONS LINCOLN THEATRE, 156 LINCOLN WAY E, MASSILLON 330-481-9105 www.lionslincolntheatre.org |
| 6 DECEMBER (SAT) | 8PM ADMISSION | DAVID JANEWAY (PIANO) TRIO: JAMEY HADDAD (PERCUSSION), JEFF PEDRAZ (BASS) BOP STOP, 2920 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑771‑6551 www.thebopstop.org |
| 6 DECEMBER (SAT) | 8PM FREE | DANE VANNATTER (VOCAL) THE STANDARD, 779 E 185TH, CLEVELAND 216‑531‑9643 www.facebook.com/clevelandstandard |
| 6 DECEMBER (SAT) | 8PM ADMISSION | MOISES BORGES (GUITAR, VOCAL) BLU JAZZ+, 47 E MARKET, AKRON 330-302-8127www.blujazzakron.com |
| 6 DECEMBER (SAT) (WEEKLY) | 8:30PM FREE | DAVE KASPER (REEDS) MARBLE ROOM, 623 EUCLID, CLEVELAND 216‑523‑7000 www.marbleroomcle.com |
| 6 DECEMBER (SAT) (WEEKLY) | 9PM FREE | DAVID BLAZER (PIANO) VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com |
| 6 DECEMBER (SAT) (WEEKLY) | 10PM FREE | JOHN JAMES (SAX) TRIO VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com |
| 7 DECEMBER (SUN) | 2PM FREE | “STEAMBOAT BILL JR.” (1928, CHARLES REISNER, BUSTER KEATON), MUSIC BY DAVID BLAZER (PIANO) LAKEWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY, 15425 DETROIT, LAKEWOOD 216-226-8275 www.clevelandsilentfilmfestival.org |
| 7 DECEMBER (SUN) | 2PM FREE | JOE AUGUSTINE (PIANO) TRIO: TIM POWELL (BASS), JIM RUPP (DRUMS) MAIN BRANCH, AKRON-SUMMIT COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 60 S HIGH, AKRON 330‑643‑9015 www.akronlibrary.org |
| 7 DECEMBER (SUN) (1ST) | 4PM FREE | JOE HUNTER (PIANO, VOCAL), TIM MATSON (GUITAR, VOCAL) SEVEN BROTHERS DISTILLING, 6527 N RIVER, HARPERSFIELD 216‑930‑4330 sevenbrothersdistillingco.com |
| 7 DECEMBER (SUN) | 5PM 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 |
| 7 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 |
| 7 DECEMBER (SUN) | 7PM ADMISSION | THIRD LAW COLLECTIVE POETRY PROJECT: ALYSSA BOYD (VOCAL), BRYAN KENNARD (FLUTE), HOWIE SMITH, CHRIS COLES, BRAD WAGNER (SAX), GARRETT FOLGER (TRUMPET), WILL HORNER (TROMBONE), DAN BRUCE (GUITAR), TUMAINI SANGO (PIANO), AIDAN PLANK (BASS), ANTHONY TADDEO (DRUMS) BOP STOP, 2920 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑771‑6551 www.thebopstop.org |
| 7 DECEMBER (SUN) | 7PM ADMISSION | “CREOLE CHRISTMAS” – PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND: BEN JAFFE (BASS, TUBA, PERCUSSION), CHARLIE GABRIEL (SAX, CLARINET), CLINT MAEDGEN (SAX, PERCUSSION), RONELL JOHNSON (TROMBONE), WALTER HARRIS (DRUMS, PERCUSSION), KYLE ROUSSEL (KEYBOARDS), BRANDEN LEWIS (TRUMPET) KENT STAGE, 175 E MAIN, KENT 330‑677‑5005 kentstage,org |
| 7 DECEMBER (SUN) | 8PM ADMISSION | DAVE KOZ (SAX) “& FRIENDS CHRISTMAS”: JONATHAN BUTLER (GUITAR, VOCAL), KAYLA WATERS (KEYBOARDS), CASEY ABRAMS (BASS, VOCAL), HALEY REINHART (VOCAL) KEYBANK STATE THEATRE, 1519 EUCLID, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑6000 www.playhousesquare.org |
| 8 – 12 DECEMBER (MON – FRI) (WEEKLY) | 6PM FREE | MIKE PETRONE (PIANO) JOHNNY’S DOWNTOWN, 1406 W 6TH, CLEVELAND 216‑623‑0055 www.johnnyscleveland.com |
| 8 DECEMBER (MON) (2ND) | 7:30PM FREE | DON KUBEC (SAX) BIG BAND SLIM & CHUBBY’S, 12492 PROSPECT, STRONGSVILLE 440‑572‑7546 www.facebook.com/slimandchubbysstrongsville |
| 8 DECEMBER (MON) | 8PM ADMISSION | FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS: FREDRIK LJUNGKVIST (WINDS), THOMAS JOHANSSON (TRUMPET), OSCAR GRÖNBERG (PIANO), JON RUNE STRØM (BASS), TOLLEF ØSTVANG (DRUMS) TREELAWN SOCIAL CLUB, 15335 WATERLOO, CLEVELAND 216‑677‑TREE thetreelawn.com (NEW GHOSTS) |
| 8 DECEMBER (MON) (WEEKLY) | 8PM FREE LIVESTREAM | SKATCH ANDERSSEN ORCHESTRA BROTHERS LOUNGE, 11607 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑226‑2767 www.brotherslounge.com |
| 8 – 9 DECEMBER (MON – TUE) (WEEKLY) | 9PM FREE | CJ BRIGGS (PIANO) VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com |
| 9 DECEMBER (TUE) (WEEKLY) | 6PM FREE | GEORGE FOLEY (PIANO) HYDE PARK PRIME STEAKHOUSE, 26300 CHAGRIN, BEACHWOOD 216‑464‑0688 www.hydeparkrestaurants.com |
| 9 DECEMBER (TUE) | 7PM DONATION LIVESTREAM | TRI-C JAZZ STUDIES ENSEMBLE BOP STOP, 2920 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑771‑6551 www.thebopstop.org |
| 9 DECEMBER (TUE) | 7:30PM ADMISSION | “THE MIRACLES HOLIDAY AND HITS”: KENNY G (SAX) CIVIC THEATER, 182 S MAIN, AKRON 330‑253‑2488 www.akroncivic.com |
| 10 DECEMBER (WED) (WEEKLY) | 5:30PM FREE | DAVE KASPER (REEDS) OSTERIA, 1801 E 9TH, CLEVELAND 216‑685‑9490 www.osteriacle.com |
| 10 DECEMBER (WED) (WEEKLY) | 6PM FREE | MATT COREY (SAX) THE CENTRO, 2017 E 9TH, CLEVELAND 216‑331‑6289 thecentrocleveland.com |
| 10 DECEMBER (WED) (WEEKLY) | 6PM ADMISSION | MICHAEL AUSTIN (SAX) PROJECT THE CHALK BAR, 10735 RAVENNA, TWINSBURG 234‑212‑1221 thechalkbartwinsburg.com |
| 10 DECEMBER (WED) (WEEKLY) | 6PM FREE | JOE AUGUSTINE (PIANO) GATSBY’S, AVALON GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB GRAND RESORT, 9519 W MARKET, WARREN 330‑856‑1900 www.avalongcc.com |
| 10 DECEMBER (WED) | 7PM ADMISSION LIVESTREAM | “THE MUSIC OF CHARLIE BROWN” – NATE YINGLING (PIANO) TRIO: GEORGE DELANCEY (BASS), STEVE RENKO (DRUMS) BOP STOP, 2920 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑771‑6551 www.thebopstop.org |
| 10 DECEMBER (WED) | 7PM ADMISSION | JOE HUNTER (PIANO, VOCAL), TIM MATSON (GUITAR, VOCAL) TREELAWN SOCIAL CLUB, 15335 WATERLOO, CLEVELAND 216‑677‑TREE thetreelawn.com |
| 10 DECEMBER (WED) | 7PM FREE SOLD OUT | SAUSALITO: DORIANNE DENARD (VOCAL), KYLE MAGILAVY (PIANO, VOCAL), JOHN KOKOCZKA (BASS) STIRLING, 1288 WEATHERVANE, AKRON 330-701-9303 www.stirlingakron.com |
| 10 DECEMBER (WED) (2ND) | 8PM ADMISSION LESSON 6,7P | SWING DANCE RIALTO THEATER, 1000 KENMORE, AKRON 234‑525‑1956 www.therialtotheatre.com |
| 10 DECEMBER (WED) | 8PM ADMISSION | “WAITING FOR SANTA”: OLIVIA VAN GOOR (VOCAL), ANDREW WEGIERSKI (TROMBONE), JOE LEAMAN (PIANO), IAN KINNAMAN (BASS), BRAD BILLMAIER (DRUMS) BLU JAZZ+, 47 E MARKET, AKRON 330-302-8127www.blujazzakron.com |
| 10 – 11 DECEMBER (WED – THU) (WEEKLY) | 9PM FREE | DON PHILIPS (PIANO) VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com |
| 11 DECEMBER (THU) | 1PM FREE | TOPS SWING BAND BRUNSWICK RECREATION CTR, 3637 CENTER 330-273-8000 www.brunswick.oh.us |
| 11 DECEMBER (THU) | 6PM FREE | JUSTO SABORIT (GUITAR) 1928 PUBLIC HOUSE, 18590 BAGLEY, MIDDLEBURG HTS 440-234-1000 www.1928publichouse.com |
| 11 DECEMBER (THU) (WEEKLY) | 7PM FREE | SWINGBONE: 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 |
| 11 DECEMBER (THU) | 7PM FREE | JOHN MARKOVIC (GUITAR) THE SPEAKEASY @ QUINTANA’S, 2200 S TAYLOR, CLEVELAND HTS 216‑421‑8380 www.qbds.net/speakeasy |
| 11 DECEMBER (THU) | 8PM ADMISSION LIVESTREAM | PETER EVANS (TRUMPET) BOP STOP, 2920 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑771‑6551 www.thebopstop.org (NEW GHOSTS) |
| 11 DECEMBER (THU) | 8PM ADMISSION | GEORGE FOLEY (PIANO, VOCAL) QUARTET TREELAWN SOCIAL CLUB, 15335 WATERLOO, CLEVELAND 216‑677‑TREE thetreelawn.com |
| 11 DECEMBER (THU) | 8PM ADMISSION | “CHRISTMAS TIME IS HERE”: JENNIFER JAMES (PIANO), CHRIS MEZZOLESTA (BASS), BRIAN RANDALL (DRUMS) BLU JAZZ+, 47 E MARKET, AKRON 330-302-8127www.blujazzakron.com |
| 12 DECEMBER (FRI) | 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 |
| 12 DECEMBER 2026 (SAT) | 4:30PM FREE | STAN MILLER (SAX, VOCAL) LAURENTIA VINEYARD, 4599 S MADISON, MADISON 440‑296‑9175 www.laurentiawinery.com |
| 12 DECEMBER (FRI) | 5PM FREE | STAN MILLER (SAX, VOCAL) LAURENTIA VINEYARD, 4599 S MADISON, MADISON 440‑296‑9175 www.laurentiawinery.com |
| 12 DECEMBER (FRI) (WEEKLY) | 5:30, 9PM FREE | JOHN JAMES (SAX) TRIO VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com |
| 12 DECEMBER (FRI) (WEEKLY) | 6PM FREE | DEMETRIUS STEINMETZ (BASS, PIANO) TRIO NORTHSTAR CAFÉ, 3380 WARRENSVILLE CENTER, SHAKER HTS 216-848-1500 www.thenorthstarcafe.com |
| 12 DECEMBER (FRI) (WEEKLY) | 6PM FREE | MIKE PETRONE (PIANO) JOHNNY’S DOWNTOWN, 1406 W 6TH, CLEVELAND 216‑623‑0055 www.johnnyscleveland.com |
| 12 DECEMBER (FRI) | 6PM FREE | JOHN REESE (TROMBONE) TRIO: JACK CIARINELLO (KEYBOARD), JIM DELADURANTEY (DRUMS) CAFÉ 422, 4422 YOUNGSTOWN SE, WARREN 330‑369‑2422 cafe422.com |
| 12 DECEMBER (FRI) | 7, 9:15PM ADMISSION | “HOLIDAY SHOW” – HALL OF FAME BIG BAND: STEVE KORTYKA (SAX), MATT BOTT (TRUMPET) BOP STOP, 2920 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑771‑6551 www.thebopstop.org |
| 12 DECEMBER (FRI) | 7:30PM ADMISSION | GERALD ALBRIGHT (SAX), JOE MCBRIDE (PIANO, VOCAL) GOODYEAR THEATER, 1201 E MARKET, AKRON 330-253-2488 www.goodyeartheater.com |
| 12 DECEMBER (FRI) | 8PM ADMISSION | “DUKE ELLINGTON’S NUTCRACKER” – MR. SUN: DAROL ANGER (VIOLIN), JOE K WALSH (MANDOLIN, VOCAL), GRANT GORDY (GUITAR), AIDAN O’DONNELL (BASS) G.A.R. HALL, 1785 MAIN, PENINSULA 330‑657‑2528 www.peninsulahistory.org |
| 12 DECEMBER (FRI) | 8PM ADMISSION | THE PICKLE MAFIA: CHARLIE LINDNER (KEYBOARDS), BEN CHILBERT (BASS), MARCO CIRIGLIANO (DRUMS) BLU JAZZ+, 47 E MARKET, AKRON 330-302-8127www.blujazzakron.com |
| 12 DECEMBER (FRI) | 8PM FREE | BOB ESTERLE (SAX) DUO GRAPES IN A GLASS, 575 MARKET N, CANTON 330‑453‑9463 www.50shadesofvine.com |
| 12 DECEMBER (FRI) (WEEKLY) | 8:30PM FREE | DAVE KASPER (REEDS) MARBLE ROOM, 623 EUCLID, CLEVELAND 216‑523‑7000 www.marbleroomcle.com |
| 12 DECEMBER (FRI) (WEEKLY) | 9PM FREE | DAVID BLAZER (PIANO) VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com |
| 13 DECEMBER (SAT) | 2PM FREE | JUSTO SABORIT (GUITAR) DUO BACI WINERY, 7800 WARNER, MADISON 440‑307‑2224 baciwinery.com |
| 13 DECEMBER (SAT) (WEEKLY) | 6PM FREE | DEMETRIUS STEINMETZ (BASS, PIANO) TRIO NORTHSTAR CAFÉ, 3380 WARRENSVILLE CENTER, SHAKER HTS 216-848-1500 www.thenorthstarcafe.com |
| 13 DECEMBER (SAT) (WEEKLY) | 6PM FREE | CLIFF HABIAN (PIANO) JOHNNY’S DOWNTOWN, 1406 W 6TH, CLEVELAND 216‑623‑0055 www.johnnyscleveland.com |
| 13 DECEMBER (SAT) (WEEKLY) | 6PM FREE | TONY MARINUCCI (PIANO, VOCAL) VALENTI’S, 203 ROYALTON, BROADVIEW HTS 440‑526‑0789 www.thevalentis.com |
| 13 DECEMBER (SAT) | 7PM ADMISSION | EMP GROUP: EVAN PALMERO (DRUMS), LUCA ALBANO (PIANO), THOMAS JOHNSTON (BASS) + BOBBY SELVAGGIO (SAX) EDGAR’S RESTAURANT, 530 NOME, AKRON 330‑859-3000 edgarsrestaurant.com |
| 13 DECEMBER (SAT) | 8PM ADMISSION LIVESTREAM CANCELLED | LOWDOWN BRASS BAND BOP STOP, 2920 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑771‑6551 www.thebopstop.org |
| 13 DECEMBER (SAT) | 8PM ADMISSION | KATE DEL (VOCAL) / CHRISTMAS QUINTET: ANDRU DENNIS (KEYBOARDS), TIM HARKER (SAX), VINNY VIVACQUA (BASS), ZAIRE DARDEN (DRUMS) BLU JAZZ+, 47 E MARKET, AKRON 330-302-8127www.blujazzakron.com |
| 13 DECEMBER (SAT) (WEEKLY) | 8:30PM FREE | DAVE KASPER (REEDS) MARBLE ROOM, 623 EUCLID, CLEVELAND 216‑523‑7000 www.marbleroomcle.com |
| 13 DECEMBER (SAT) (WEEKLY) | 9PM FREE | DAVID BLAZER (PIANO) VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com |
| 13 DECEMBER (SAT) (WEEKLY) | 10PM FREE | JOHN JAMES (SAX) TRIO VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com |
| 14 DECEMBER (SUN) | 2PM FREE W/TIX | “A JOLLY HOLIDAY WITH THE AMERICAN SONGBOOK”: BARBARA ROSENE (VOCAL), ROCK WEHRMANN (PIANO) WADSWORTH PUBLIC LIBRARY, 132 BROAD 330-334-5761 www.wadsworthlibrary.com (OHIO REGIONAL MUSIC ARTS CULTURAL OUTREACH) |
| 14 DECEMBER (SUN) | 3PM FREE | “A CARPENTER’S CHRISTMAS”: HELEN WELCH (VOCAL) EJ THOMAS HALL, 198 HILL, AKRON 330‑972‑7570 calendar.akron.edu/ej |
| 14 DECEMBER (SUN) | 7PM ADMISSION LIVESTREAM | “CHESTNUTS ROASTING: A COZY CHRISTMAS” – BRIAN ENG (PIANO, VOCAL) TRIO: STEPHEN PARISI (BASS), TJ THOMPSON (DRUMS) BOP STOP, 2920 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑771‑6551 www.thebopstop.org |
| 14 DECEMBER (SUN) | 8PM ADMISSION | GHOST-NOTE: ROBERT ‘SPUT’ SEARIGHT (DRUMS), NATE WERTH (PERCUSSION); NATE YINGLING (KEYBOARDS) ELECTRIC TRIO: DARREN FRATE (BASS), CHRIS WALKER (DRUMS) GROG SHOP, 2785 EUCLID HTS, CLEVELAND HTS www.grogshop.gs |
| 15 – 19 DECEMBER (MON – FRI) (WEEKLY) | 6PM FREE | MIKE PETRONE (PIANO) JOHNNY’S DOWNTOWN, 1406 W 6TH, CLEVELAND 216‑623‑0055 www.johnnyscleveland.com |
| 15 DECEMBER (MON) (3RD) | 6:30PM FREE | CHRIS COLES (SAX), JORDAN MCBRIDE (BASS), SUNNY TABLER (DRUMS) + JAM WOODSY’S MUSIC BAND & ORCHESTRA BUILDING, 118 E MAIN, KENT 330‑673‑1525 www.woodsysmusic.com |
| 15 DECEMBER (MON) | 7PM FREE | “HOLIDAY JAZZ”: WESTERN RESERVE BIG BAND BRICCO WEST, 3150 W MARKET, AKRON 330‑835‑2203 www.briccowest.com |
| 15 DECEMBER (MON) (WEEKLY) | 8PM FREE LIVESTREAM | SKATCH ANDERSSEN ORCHESTRA BROTHERS LOUNGE, 11607 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑226‑2767 www.brotherslounge.com |
| 15 – 16 DECEMBER (MON – TUE) (WEEKLY) | 9PM FREE | CJ BRIGGS (PIANO) VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com |
| 16 DECEMBER (TUE) (WEEKLY) | 6PM FREE | GEORGE FOLEY (PIANO) HYDE PARK PRIME STEAKHOUSE, 26300 CHAGRIN, BEACHWOOD 216‑464‑0688 www.hydeparkrestaurants.com |
| 16 DECEMBER (TUE) | 7PM FREE | RACHEL OSHEROW (VOCAL) & THE HANG: JEREMEY POPARAD GOOD COMPANY, 60 S MAPLE, AKRON 330-252-9099 goodcompanyakron.com |
| 16 DECEMBER (TUE) (3RD) | 7:30PM DONATION | OUTLAB (JAM) BOP STOP, 2920 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑771‑6551 www.thebopstop.org |
| 16 DECEMBER (TUE) | 7:30PM FREE | “HOLIDAY JAZZ”: WESTERN RESERVE BIG BAND LYRIC BISTRO AND EVENT CENTER, 225 HIGH, FAIRPORT HARBOR 440‑754‑8134 www.lyricbythelake.com |
| 16 DECEMBER (TUE) (3RD) | 7:30PM ADMISSION LESSON 7P | SWING DANCE: DAN ZOLA ORCHESTRA S EUCLID COMMUNITY CENTER, 1370 VICTORY 216-291-0771 cityofsoutheuclid.com |
| 16 DECEMBER (TUE) | 7:30PM FREE | MADTOWN JAZZ LYRIC BISTRO AND EVENT CENTER, 225 HIGH, FAIRPORT HARBOR 440‑754‑8134 www.lyricbythelake.com |
| 16 DECEMBER (TUE) | 7:30PM ADMISSION | GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA STAMBAUGH AUDITORIUM, 1000 FIFTH, YOUNGSTOWN 330-259-0555 www.stambaughauditorium.com |
| 17 DECEMBER (WED) (WEEKLY) | 5:30PM FREE | DAVE KASPER (REEDS) OSTERIA, 1801 E 9TH, CLEVELAND 216‑685‑9490 www.osteriacle.com |
| 17 DECENBER (WED) (WEEKLY) | 6PM FREE | MATT COREY (SAX) THE CENTRO, 2017 E 9TH, CLEVELAND 216‑331‑6289 thecentrocleveland.com |
| 17 DECEMBER (WED) (3RD) | 8PM FREE | JODI’S JAZZ: JODI DOBOS (VOCAL) THE STANDARD, 779 E 185TH, CLEVELAND 216‑531‑9643 www.facebook.com/clevelandstandard |
| 17 – 18 DECEMBER (WED – THU) (WEEKLY) | 9PM FREE | DON PHILIPS (PIANO) VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com |
| 18 – 19 DECEMBER (THU – FRI) | 7PM ADMISSION LIVESTREAM | JAMEY HADDAD (DRUMS, PERCUSSION) QUARTET: HELIO ALVES (PIANO), JAY ASHBY (TROMBONE), KIP REED (BASS) BOP STOP, 2920 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑771‑6551 www.thebopstop.org |
| 18 DECEMBER (THU) (WEEKLY) | 7PM FREE | SWINGBONE: 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 |
| 18 DECEMBER (THU) | 7PM ADMISSION | “COZY NIGHTS & FESTIVE LIGHTS”: MARIA JACOBS (VOCAL), MOONLIGHT SERENADERS BLU JAZZ+, 47 E MARKET, AKRON 330-302-8127www.blujazzakron.com |
| 18 DECEMBER (THU) | 7PM FREE | RECOYLE: PEGGY COYLE (VOCAL), TOM WORK (GUITAR), LARRY DAVIS (VOCAL), GREG GIBSON (BASS), FRANK MARGIDA (DRUMS) JILLY’S MUSIC ROOM, 111 N MAIN, AKRON 330‑576‑3757 www.jillysmusicroom.com |
| 18 DECEMBER (THU) | 7PM ADMISSION | MATT COREY (SAX) STILL HOUSE, GERVASI VINEYARD, 1700 55TH NE, CANTON 330‑497‑1000 www.gervasivineyard.com |
| 18 DECEMBER (THU) (LAST – EVEN MONTHS) | 7:30PM FREE | M2B2 BIG BAND BROTHERS LOUNGE, 11607 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑226‑2767 www.brotherslounge.com |
| 18 DECEMBER (THU) (3RD) | 8PM FREE | TK’S JAZZ ODYSSEY: TONY KAZEL (DRUMS) + JAM SPOTLIGHT CLEVELAND, 8701 MADISON, CLEVELAND facebook |
| 19 DECEMBER (FRI) (WEEKLY) | 5:30, 9PM FREE | JOHN JAMES (SAX) TRIO VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com |
| 19 DECEMBER (FRI) (WEEKLY) | 6PM FREE | DEMETRIUS STEINMETZ (BASS, PIANO) TRIO NORTHSTAR CAFÉ, 3380 WARRENSVILLE CENTER, SHAKER HTS 216-848-1500 www.thenorthstarcafe.com |
| 19 DECEMBER (FRI) (WEEKLY) | 6PM FREE | MIKE PETRONE (PIANO) JOHNNY’S DOWNTOWN, 1406 W 6TH, CLEVELAND 216‑623‑0055 www.johnnyscleveland.com |
| 19 DECEMBER (FRI) | 6:30PM FREE | STAN MILLER (VOCAL, SAX) THE LAKE CLUB, 1140 PAULIN, YOUNGSTOWN 330‑549‑3996 www.thelakeclubohio.com |
| 19 DECEMBER (FRI) | 8PM ADMISSION | “BLU CHRISTMAS”: BARBARA ROSENE (VOCAL), GLENN DAVIS (DRUMS), ROCK WEHRMANN (PIANO), BRYAN THOMAS (BASS), TOMMY LEHMAN (TRUMPET) BLU JAZZ+, 47 E MARKET, AKRON 330-302-8127www.blujazzakron.com |
| 19 DECEMBER (FRI) (WEEKLY) | 8:30PM FREE | DAVE KASPER (REEDS) MARBLE ROOM, 623 EUCLID, CLEVELAND 216‑523‑7000 www.marbleroomcle.com |
| 19 DECEMBER (FRI) | 8:30PM FREE | QS JAZZ: SAAM CABOT (REEDS, VOCAL) MUSTARD SEED MARKET, 867 W MARKET, AKRON 330‑434‑2233 www.mustardseedmarket.com |
| 19 DECEMBER (FRI) (WEEKLY) | 9PM FREE | DAVID BLAZER (PIANO) VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com |
| 19 DECEMBER (FRI) (3RD) | 10PM DONATION | JAM SESSION BOP STOP, 2920 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑771‑6551 www.thebopstop.org |
| 20 DECEMBER (SAT) (WEEKLY) | 6PM FREE | DEMETRIUS STEINMETZ (PIANO, BASS) TRIO NORTHSTAR CAFÉ, 3380 WARRENSVILLE CENTER, SHAKER HTS 216-848-1500 www.thenorthstarcafe.com |
| 20 DECVEMBER (SAT) (WEEKLY) | 6PM FREE | CLIFF HABIAN (PIANO) JOHNNY’S DOWNTOWN, 1406 W 6TH, CLEVELAND 216‑623‑0055 www.johnnyscleveland.com |
| 20 DECEMBER (SAT) (WEEKLY) | 6PM FREE | TONY MARINUCCI (PIANO, VOCAL) VALENTI’S, 203 ROYALTON, BROADVIEW HTS 440‑526‑0789 www.thevalentis.com |
| 20 DECEMBER (SAT) | 6PM TBA | MADTOWN JAZZ JOEY’S ITALIAN GRILLE, 2731 HUBBARD, MADISON 440‑428‑5191 www.facebook.com/joeysitaliangrillemadison |
| 20 DECEMBER (SAT) | 6PM FREE | JOHN MARKOVIC (GUITAR) MAIZE VALLEY WINERY, 6193 EDISON NE, HARTVILLE 330‑877‑8344 www.maizevalley.com |
| 20 DECEMBER (SAT) | 6PM ADMISSION | DAVE BANKS (TRUMPET) HOLIDAY BIG BAND, HAYDEN GROVE (VOCAL) BLU JAZZ+, 47 E MARKET, AKRON 330-302-8127www.blujazzakron.com |
| 20 DECEMBER (SAT) | 7PM ADMISSION | “GO TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN”: HUBBS GROOVE GOSPEL SHOW BOP STOP, 2920 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑771‑6551 www.thebopstop.org |
| 20 DECEMBER (SAT) | 7PM FREE | JUSTO SABORIT (GUITAR) OLESIA’S TAVERNE OF RICHFIELD, 3960 BROADVIEW, RICHFIELD 234‑400‑0288 www.olesiastaverne.com |
| 20 DECEMBER (SAT) | 7PM ADMISSION | SUMA SESSIONS: SARA SMILE (VOCAL) QUINTET: MARS QUIROZ (KEYBOARDS), AJ KLUTH (SAX), ALFREDO GUERRERI (BASS), STEVE RENKO (DRUMS) SUMA RECORDING STUDIO, 5706 VROOMAN, PAINESVILLE 440-352-9802 www.sumarecording.com |
| 20 DECEMBER (SAT) (3RD) | 7PM FREE | SWINGBONE TRIO HYDE PARK PRIME STEAKHOUSE, 26300 CHAGRIN, BEACHWOOD 216‑464‑0688 www.hydeparkrestaurants.com |
| 20 DECEMBER (SAT) | 8PM FREE | DANE VANNATTER (VOCAL) THE STANDARD, 779 E 185TH, CLEVELAND 216‑531‑9643 www.facebook.com/clevelandstandard |
| 20 DECEMBER (SAT) (WEEKLY) | 8:30PM FREE | DAVE KASPER (REEDS) MARBLE ROOM, 623 EUCLID, CLEVELAND 216‑523‑7000 www.marbleroomcle.com |
| 20 DECEMBER (SAT) (WEEKLY) | 9PM FREE | DAVID BLAZER (PIANO) VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com |
| 20 DECEMBER (SAT) | 9:30PM ADMISSION | “A JAZZY SOULFUL CHRISTMAS”: HUBBS GROOVE BOP STOP, 2920 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑771‑6551 www.thebopstop.org |
| 20 DECEMBER (SAT) (WEEKLY) | 10PM FREE | JOHN JAMES (SAX) TRIO VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com |
| 21 DECEMBER (SUN) | 11AM ADMISSION | “HOLIDAY JAZZ BRUNCH”: TRACEY THOMAS (VOCAL), TIM LONGFELLOW (KEYBOARDS) JILLY’S MUSIC ROOM, 111 N MAIN, AKRON 330‑576‑3757 www.jillysmusicroom.com |
| 21 DECEMBER (SUN) | FREE 12:30PM | “WINTERLOO ON WATERLOO”: NANCY REDD (FLUTE, VOCAL) & THE SOUNDS OF JAZZ; BLACK VOLTRON: HYPERIUS BLAKE (SAX); OTHERS WATERLOO ARTS DISTRICT, 15703 WATERLOO, CLEVELAND clevelandrocksppf.org |
| 21 DECEMBER (SUN) | 6PM ADMISSION | “AN EVENING OF CHRISTMAS (TINY DESK) EDITION”: MIKE WILLIAMS (SAX) CLE URBAN WINERY, 2180 LEE, CLEVELAND HTS 216‑417‑8313 cleurbanwinery.com |
| 21 DECEMBER (SUN) | 7PM ADMISSION LIVESTREAM | THERON BROWN (PIANO) QUINTET: CHRIS COLES (SAX), TOMMY LEHMAN (TRUMPET), GEORGE DELANCEY (BASS), ZAIRE DARDEN (DRUMS) BOP STOP, 2920 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑771‑6551 www.thebopstop.org |
| 22 DECEMBER (MON) | 6PM FREE | JOHN MARKOVIC (GUITAR) THE 1 FOOD & SPIRITS, 1 S MAIN, AKRON 330‑983‑4905 blu-tique.com |
| 22 – 24 DECEMBER (MON – WED) | 6PM FREE | MIKE PETRONE (PIANO) JOHNNY’S DOWNTOWN, 1406 W 6TH, CLEVELAND 216‑623‑0055 www.johnnyscleveland.com |
| 22 – 23 DECEMBER (MON – TUE) (WEEKLY) | 9PM FREE | CJ BRIGGS (PIANO) VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com |
| 23 DECEMBER (TUE) | 7PM FREE | BARBARA ROSENE (VOCAL) GOOD COMPANY, 60 S MAPLE, AKRON 330-252-9099 goodcompanyakron.com |
| 23 DECEMBER (TUE) | 7:30PM FREE | DAVE STERNER (SAX) TRIO: TIM LEKAN (BASS), STEVE RENKO (DRUMS) LYRIC BISTRO AND EVENT CENTER, 225 HIGH, FAIRPORT HARBOR 440‑754‑8134 www.lyricbythelake.com |
| 23 DECEMBER (TUE) | 7PM FREE | SWINGBONE: 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 |
| 24 DECEMBER (WED) (WEEKLY) | 6PM FREE | MATT COREY (SAX) THE CENTRO, 2017 E 9TH, CLEVELAND 216‑331‑6289 thecentrocleveland.com |
| 24 DECEMBER (WED) (4TH) | 8PM ADMISSION LESSON 6,7P | SWING DANCE RIALTO THEATER, 1000 KENMORE, AKRON 234‑525‑1956 www.therialtotheatre.com |
| 26 DECEMBER (FRI) (WEEKLY) | 5:30, 9PM FREE | JOHN JAMES (SAX) TRIO VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com |
| 26 DECEMBER (FRI) (WEEKLY) | 6PM FREE | DEMETRIUS STEINMETZ (PIANO, BASS) TRIO NORTHSTAR CAFÉ, 3380 WARRENSVILLE CENTER, SHAKER HTS 216-848-1500 www.thenorthstarcafe.com |
| 26 DECEMBER (FRI) | 6PM FREE | JOHN REESE (TROMBONE) TRIO: JACK CIARINELLO (KEYBOARD), JIM DELADURANTEY (DRUMS) CAFÉ 422, 4422 YOUNGSTOWN SE, WARREN 330‑369‑2422 cafe422.com |
| 26 DECEMBER (FRI) (WEEKLY) | 8:30PM FREE | DAVE KASPER (REEDS) MARBLE ROOM, 623 EUCLID, CLEVELAND 216‑523‑7000 www.marbleroomcle.com |
| 26 DECEMBER (FRI) (WEEKLY) | 9PM FREE | DAVID BLAZER (PIANO) VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com |
| 27 DECEMBER (SAT) | 5PM FREE | SWINGBONE TRIO LAURENTIA VINEYARD, 4599 S MADISON, MADISON 440‑296‑9175 www.laurentiawinery.com |
| 27 DECEMBER (SAT) | 7PM ADMISSION | PATRICK LYNCH (VOCAL) & THE JAZZ GUYS MUSIC BOX SUPPER CLUB, 1148 MAIN, CLEVELAND 216‑242‑1250 www.musicboxcle.com |
| 27 DECEMBER (SAT) | 7PM FREE | JOHN MARKOVIC (GUITAR) CRAFTED ARTISAN MEADERY, 1292 WATERLOO, MOGADORE 330-628-4444 craftedmead.com |
| 27 DECEMBER (SAT) | 8PM ADMISSION | VIBE & DIRECT; NATE YINGLING (KEYBOARDS) ELECTRIC TRIO: DARREN FRATE (BASS), CHRIS WALKER (DRUMS) GROG SHOP, 2785 EUCLID HTS, CLEVELAND HTS www.grogshop.gs |
| 27 DECEMBER (SAT) (WEEKLY) | 8:30PM FREE | DAVE KASPER (REEDS) MARBLE ROOM, 623 EUCLID, CLEVELAND 216‑523‑7000 www.marbleroomcle.com |
| 27 DECEMBER (SAT) (WEEKLY) | 9PM FREE | DAVID BLAZER (PIANO) VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com |
| 27 DECEMBER (SAT) (WEEKLY) | 10PM FREE | JOHN JAMES (SAX) TRIO VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com |
| 30 DECEMBER (TUE) (LAST) | 7:30PM FREE | SWING TIME BIG BAND LYRIC BISTRO AND EVENT CENTER, 225 HIGH, FAIRPORT HARBOR 440‑754‑8134 www.lyricbythelake.com |
| 31 DECEMBER (WED) (WEEKLY) | 6PM FREE | MATT COREY (SAX) THE CENTRO, 2017 E 9TH, CLEVELAND 216‑331‑6289 thecentrocleveland.com |
| 31 DECEMBER (WED) | 7PM ADMISSION | “COUNTDOWN TO NEW YEARS EVE”: ANDRE CAVOR (SAX) EMBASSY SUITES HOTEL, 5800 ROCKSIDE WOODS N, INDEPENDENCE 216-315-0919 eventbrite |
| 31 DECEMBER (WED) | 7PM ADMISSION | FORECAST ANOTHER PLACE EVENT CTR, 27221 CHARDON, RICHMOND HTS 440-462-0880 |
| 31 DECEMBER (WED) | 8PM ADMISSION | “SNEAKERS, SOUL & CELEBRATION”: HUBBS GROOVE, DJ BIG B WYNDHAM GARDEN WESTLAKE, 1100 CROCKER, WESTLAKE 216-868-1504 www.hubbsgroove.com |
| 31 DECEMBER (WED) | 9PM ADMISSION | ALEX BUGNON (KEYBOARDS), MELROSE EVE (VOCAL) VENUE 1914, 1914 BUCHHOLZER, AKRON 330‑957‑2777 www.facebook.com/8pointbistro |
| 31 DECEMBER (WED) | 9:30PM ADMISSION | DOMINIC FARINACCI (TRUMPET) & FRIENDS EDWINS, 12383 CEDAR, CLEVELAND HTS 216-921-3333 www.edwinsrestaurant.org |
| 31 DECEMBER (WED) | 9:30PM ADMISSION | SAMMY DELEON (PERCUSSION) / JACKIE WARREN (PIANO) LATIN JAZZ BAND EDWINS, 12383 CEDAR, CLEVELAND HTS 216-921-3333 www.edwinsrestaurant.org |
| 1 JANUARY 2026 (THU) | 1PM ADMISSION | DOMINIC FARINACCI (TRUMPET) & FRIENDS EDWINS, 12383 CEDAR, CLEVELAND HTS 216-921-3333 www.edwinsrestaurant.org |
| 2 JANUARY 2026 (FRI) (1ST) | 10PM DONATION | JAM SESSION BOP STOP, 2920 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑771‑6551 www.thebopstop.org |
| 3 JANUARY 2026 (SAT) | 4:30PM FREE | STAN MILLER (SAX, VOCAL) LAURENTIA VINEYARD, 4599 S MADISON, MADISON 440‑296‑9175 www.laurentiawinery.com |
| 3 JANUARY 2026 (SAT) | 8PM ADMISSION LIVESTREAM | BILL RANSOM (DRUMS) TRIO: DR DAVID THOMAS (PIANO), KIP REED (BASS) + EVELYN WRIGHT (VOCAL) BOP STOP, 2920 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑771‑6551 www.thebopstop.org |
| 4 JANUARY 2026 (SUN) | 7PM ADMISSION LIVESTREAM | RICKY EXTON’S (DRUMS) OCTO-JAZZ: GARRETT FOLGER (TRUMPET), SCOTT MARSH (TROMBONE), JOHN ORSINI, STEVE KORTYKA, DICK INGERSOLL (SAX), JOE HUNTER (PIANO), TIM LEKAN (BASS) BOP STOP, 2920 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑771‑6551 www.thebopstop.org |
| 7 JANUARY 2026 (WED) | 12PM FREE | HORIZON TRIO: GARRETT FOLGER (TRUMPET), ANTHONY FUOCO (PIANO), CARMEN CASTALDI (DRUMS) TRINITY CATHEDRAL, 2230 EUCLID, CLEVELAND 216-771-3630 www.trinitycleveland.org (BROWNBAG CONCERT) |
| 8 JANUARY 2026 (THU) | 6PM FREE | SWINGBONE NORTH COAST WINERY, 30700 BAINBRIDGE, SOLON 440-821-4822 www.northcoastwineclub.net |
| 9 JANUARY 2026 (FRI) | 5PM FREE | SWINGBONE BACI WINERY, 7800 WARNER, MADISON 440‑307‑2224 baciwinery.com |
| 11 JANUARY 2026 (SUN) | 4PM FREE | PLAN D [JOHN COUSINS] (TRUMPET) GRAND RIVER CELLARS, 5750 S MADISON, MADISON 440‑298‑9838 www.grandrivercellars.com |
| 11 JANUARY 2026 (SUN) | 7PM ADMISSION LIVESTREAM | PAUL STRANAHAN (MARIMBA), TIM MIRTH (GUITAR) BOP STOP, 2920 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑771‑6551 www.thebopstop.org |
| 15 JANUARY 2026 (THU) | 7PM ADMISSION | “CLEVELAND PIANO SUMMIT”: DR DAVE THOMAS, GEORGE FOLEY, JACKIE WARREN, JOE HUNTER (PIANO) EDWINS, 12383 CEDAR, CLEVELAND HTS 216-921-3333 www.edwinsrestaurant.org |
| 16 JANUARY 2026 (FRI) | 5PM FREE | SWINGBONE TRIO LAURENTIA VINEYARD, 4599 S MADISON, MADISON 440‑296‑9175 www.laurentiawinery.com |
| 16 JANUARY 2026 (FRI) (3RD) | 10PM DONATION | JAM SESSION BOP STOP, 2920 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑771‑6551 www.thebopstop.org |
| 17 JANUARY 2026 (SAT) (3RD) | 7PM FREE | SWINGBONE TRIO HYDE PARK PRIME STEAKHOUSE, 26300 CHAGRIN, BEACHWOOD 216‑464‑0688 www.hydeparkrestaurants.com |
| 17 JANUARY 2026 (SAT) | 7PM TBA | JAZZ CABBAGE JIMMY’S PLACE UPSTAIRS, 8154 COLUMBIA, OLMSTED FALLS 440‑793‑6700 www.facebook.com/gibbsbutcherbrews |
| 17 JANUARY 2026 (SAT) | 7:30PM ADMISSION | “MARTIN LUTHER KING” FROM THREE BLACK KINGS (DUKE ELLINGTON) + BEETHOVEN, BERNSTEIN, HEGENDERFER: AKRON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, CHRIS COLES (SAX) EJ THOMAS HALL, 198 HILL, AKRON 330‑535‑8131 www.akronsymphony.org |
| 17 JANUARY 2026 (SAT) | 8PM ADMISSION | DON WAS (BASS) AND THE PAN-DETROIT ENSEMBLE: DAVE MCMURRAY (SAX), LUIS RESTO (KEYBOARDS), VINCENT CHANDLER (TROMBONE), JOHN DOUGLAS (TRUMPET), JEFF CANADAY (DRUMS), MAHINDI MASAI (PERCUSSION), WAYNE GERARD (GUITAR), STEFFANIE CHRISTI’AN (VOCAL) BEACHLAND BALLROOM, 15711 WATERLOO, CLEVELAND 216‑383‑1124 www.beachlandballroom.com |
| 17 JANUARY 2026 (SAT) | 8PM ADMISSION | SHAWN PURCELL (GUITAR) GROUP BLU JAZZ+, 47 E MARKET, AKRON 330-302-8127www.blujazzakron.com |
| 18 JANUARY 2026 (SUN) | 2PM FREE W/TIX | “1920S STRIDE PIANO”: GEORGE FOLEY (PIANO, VOCAL), ERIC EVERETT (DRUMS) TRIO WADSWORTH PUBLIC LIBRARY, 132 BROAD 330-334-5761 www.wadsworthlibrary.com (OHIO REGIONAL MUSIC ARTS CULTURAL OUTREACH) |
| 18 JANUARY 2026 (SUN) | 4PM FREE | STAN MILLER (SAX, VOCAL) GRAND RIVER CELLARS, 5750 S MADISON, MADISON 440‑298‑9838 www.grandrivercellars.com |
| 20 JANUARY 2026 (TUE) (3RD) | 7:30PM DONATION | OUTLAB (JAM) BOP STOP, 2920 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑771‑6551 www.thebopstop.org |
| 21 JANUARY 2026 (WED) | 7:30PM FREE W/TIX | OBERLIN SONNY ROLLINS JAZZ ENSEMBLE: DAVID SERPAN (SAX), LUKA ISON (SAX), ERIC COLLINS (TROMBONE), RICKY TAYLOR (PIANO), NICHOLAS DOAN (BASS), JACOB SEASHORE (GUITAR), MIX SIMAS (DRUMS), LÁRAYA HUDSON (VOCAL) GARTNER AUDITORIUM, CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART, 11150 EAST BLVD, CLEVELAND 216-421-7350 www.clevelandart.org |
| 23 JANUARY 2026 (FRI) | 7PM TBA | HIP TO THAT JIMMY’S PLACE UPSTAIRS, 8154 COLUMBIA, OLMSTED FALLS 440‑793‑6700 www.facebook.com/gibbsbutcherbrews |
| 24 JANUARY 2026 (SAT) | 7:30PM ADMISSION | “STAR DUST: THE SONGS OF HOAGY CARMICHAEL”: BILL RUDMAN (NARRATION), CLEVELAND JAZZ ORCHESTRA HORNS, JOE HUNTER (PIANO) TRIO, EVELYN WRIGHT (VOCAL), MICHAEL SHIRTZ (VOCAL), ERIN KECKAN (VOCAL) MALTZ PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, 1855 ANSEL, CLEVELAND 216‑368‑6202 www.clevelandjazz.org (MUSICAL THEATER PROJECT) |
| 24 JANUARY 2026 (SAT) | 8PM ADMISSION | MATTHEW ALEC (SAX) AND THE SOUL ELECTRIC BLU JAZZ+, 47 E MARKET, AKRON 330-302-8127www.blujazzakron.com |
| 28 JANUARY 2026 (WED) (LAST – EVEN MONTHS) | 7:30PM FREE | “BIG BAND JAZZ HOLIDAY”: SWING ERA BIG BAND BROTHERS LOUNGE, 11607 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑226‑2767 www.brotherslounge.com |
| 30 JANUARY 2026 (SAT) | 6PM FREE | STAN MILLER (SAX, VOCAL) DEAN MARTIN’S LANNING’S, 826 N CLEVELAND MASSILON, AKRON 330‑864‑2553 www.lannings-restaurant.com |
| 30 JANUARY 2026 (FRI) | 7PM TBA | DAVIDIONE PEARL (SAX) / EMPHASIS QUARTET JIMMY’S PLACE UPSTAIRS, 8154 COLUMBIA, OLMSTED FALLS 440‑793‑6700 www.facebook.com/gibbsbutcherbrews |
| 30 JANUARY 2026 (FRI) | 8PM ADMISSION | CHRISTINE TASSEN (GUITAR, VOCAL) ET LES IMPOSTEURS: MARTINE GAUMOND (VIOLIN, VOCAL), JEFF MOSELEY (GUITAR, VOCAL), DAVID MEUNIER-ROY (BASS, VOCAL) BOP STOP, 2920 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑771‑6551 www.thebopstop.org |
| 5 FEBRUARY 2026 (THU) | 7:30PM FREE | CITYMUSIC CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA, ANDREW GRAMS (CONDUCTOR) (COMPOSITIONS BY JOHN COLTRANE “A LOVE SUPREME”, CARTER & COPLAND) FAIRMOUNT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 2757 FAIRMOUNT, CLEVELAND HTS 216-632-3572 citymusiccleveland.org |
| 6 FEBRUARY 2026 (FRI) | 7PM TBA | PATRICK LYNCH (VOCAL) / THE JAZZ GUYS JIMMY’S PLACE UPSTAIRS, 8154 COLUMBIA, OLMSTED FALLS 440‑793‑6700 www.facebook.com/gibbsbutcherbrews |
| 6 FEBRUARY 2026 (FRI) | 7:30PM FREE | CITYMUSIC CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA, ANDREW GRAMS (CONDUCTOR) (COMPOSITIONS BY JOHN COLTRANE “A LOVE SUPREME”, CARTER & COPLAND) ST NOEL CATHOLIC CHURCH, 35200 CHARDON, WILLOUGHBY HILLS 216-632-3572 citymusiccleveland.org |
| 7 FEBRUARY 2026 (SAT) | 7:30PM ADMISSION | “SONGS FOR SWINGIN’ LOVERS”: CLEVELAND JAZZ ORCHESTRA, LOU ARMAGNO (VOCAL), EVELYN WRIGHT (VOCAL) MUSIC BOX SUPPER CLUB, 1148 MAIN, CLEVELAND 216‑242‑1250 www.musicboxcle.com |
| 7 FEBRUARY 2026 (SAT) | 7:30PM FREE | CITYMUSIC CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA, ANDREW GRAMS (CONDUCTOR) (COMPOSITIONS BY JOHN COLTRANE “A LOVE SUPREME”, CARTER & COPLAND) SHRINE CHURCH OF ST STANISLAUS, 3649 E 65TH, CLEVELAND 216-632-3572 citymusiccleveland.org |
| 8 FEBRUARY 2026 (SUN) | 2PM FREE W/TIX | “1930S SWING BAND”: DON GOODMAN (GUITAR) / JAZZ SHEPHERDS: EDGAR CORA (DRUMS), WARREN HENRY (BASS) WADSWORTH PUBLIC LIBRARY, 132 BROAD 330-334-5761 www.wadsworthlibrary.com (OHIO REGIONAL MUSIC ARTS CULTURAL OUTREACH) |
| 8 FEBRUARY 2026 (SUN) | 2:30PM FREE | CITYMUSIC CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA, ANDREW GRAMS (CONDUCTOR) (COMPOSITIONS BY JOHN COLTRANE “A LOVE SUPREME”, CARTER & COPLAND) OUR LADY OF ANGELS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 3644 ROCKY RIVER, CLEVELAND 216-632-3572 citymusiccleveland.org |
| 8 FEBRUARY 2026 (SUN) | 4PM FREE | PLAN D [JOHN COUSINS] (TRUMPET) GRAND RIVER CELLARS, 5750 S MADISON, MADISON 440‑298‑9838 www.grandrivercellars.com |
| 10 FEBRUARY 2026 (TUE) | 7:30PM ADMISSION | IMANI WINDS & BOSTON BRASS (COMPOSITIONS BY ARTURO SANDOVAL, PIAZZOLLA, BACH) EJ THOMAS HALL, 198 HILL, AKRON 330‑761‑3460 www.tuesdaymusical.org (TUESDAY MUSICAL) |
| 12 FEBRUARY 2026 (THU) | 7PM ADMISSION | BURNING RIVER SWING: GREG SMITH (VIOLIN), KARA SCOTT (VOCAL), IAN KINNAMAN (BASS), STEVE WRIGHT (GUITAR) HEIGHTS ARTS, 2175 LEE, CLEVELAND HTS 216‑371‑3457 www.heightsarts.org |
| 13 FEBRUARY 2026 (FRI) | 7:30PM ADMISSION | “CIRCA JAZZ: A ROARING 20’S DANCE PARTY” AKRON ART MUSEUM, 1 S HIGH, AKRON 330‑376‑9185 |
| 14 FEBRUARY 2026 (SAT) | 7:30PM ADMISSION | LORAIN COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE CIVIC JAZZ BAND STOCKER CENTER HOKE THEATER, LORAIN COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE, ELYRIA 440‑366‑4040 www.lorainccc.edu |
| 18 FEBRUARY 2026 (WED) | 7:30PM ADMISSION | MAKAYA MCCRAVEN (DRUMS) GARTNER AUDITORIUM, CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART, 11150 EAST BLVD, CLEVELAND 216-421-7350 www.clevelandart.org |
| 20 FEBRUARY 2026 (FRI) | TBA TBA | KEYON HARROLD (TRUMPET) LOCATION TBA 216‑987‑4400 www.tri-c.edu/performingarts (TRI-C JAZZFEST CLEVELAND) |
| 21 FEBRUARY 2026 (SAT) | 7PM TBA | JAZZ CABBAGE JIMMY’S PLACE UPSTAIRS, 8154 COLUMBIA, OLMSTED FALLS 440‑793‑6700 www.facebook.com/gibbsbutcherbrews |
| 26 FEBRUARY 2026 (THU) | 6:45PM ADMISSION | JACK SCHANTZ (TRUMPET) JAZZ UNIT: JOHN ORSINI (SAX), BRAD WAGNER (SAX), GEORGE SHERNIT (SAX), PAUL FERGUSON (TROMBONE), ROCK WEHRMANN (PIANO), AIDAN PLANK (BASS), JIM RUPP (DRUMS), BARBARA ROSENE (VOCAL) BLU JAZZ+, 47 E MARKET, AKRON 330-302-8127www.urbantroubadour.org |
| 26 FEBRUARY 2026 (THU) | 7:30PM ADMISSION | BENT STRING: KARI ANN RUTUSHIN (VOCAL), REED SIMON (VIOLIN), CAROLINE KING (ACCORDION), KEVIN RICHARDS (GUITAR), RAYMOND DEFOREST (BASS) TREELAWN SOCIAL CLUB, 15335 WATERLOO, CLEVELAND 216‑677‑TREE thetreelawn.com |
| 27 FEBRUARY 2026 (FRI) | 7PM TBA | HIP TO THAT JIMMY’S PLACE UPSTAIRS, 8154 COLUMBIA, OLMSTED FALLS 440‑793‑6700 www.facebook.com/gibbsbutcherbrews |
| 28 FEBRUARY 2026 (SAT) | 7PM ADMISSION | MERCYHURST UNIVERSITY JAZZ ENSEMBLE MARY D’ANGELO PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, MERCYHURST UNIVERSITY, 501 E 38TH, ERIE PA 814‑824‑3000 miac.mercyhurst.edu/events |
| 1 MARCH 2026 (SUN) | 12PM ADMISSION | “CARIBBEAN JAZZ LUNCH”: JOE LEAMAN STEEL PAN JAZZ QUARTET OUR LADY OF THE CEDARS, 507 S CLEVELAND MASSILLON, FAIRLAWN 419-853-6016 ormaco.org (OHIO REGIONAL MUSIC ARTS CULTURAL OUTREACH) |
| 3 MARCH 2026 (TUE) | 7:30PM ADMISSION | BRANFORD MARSALIS (SAX), TIMOTHY MCALLISTER (SAX), LIZ AMES (PIANO) EJ THOMAS HALL, 198 HILL, AKRON 330‑761‑3460 www.tuesdaymusical.org (TUESDAY MUSICAL) |
| 8 MARCH 2026 (SUN) | 2PM FREE W/TIX | “MUSIC OF THE 1940S”: MARIA DIDONATO (VOCAL) WADSWORTH PUBLIC LIBRARY, 132 BROAD 330-334-5761 www.wadsworthlibrary.com (OHIO REGIONAL MUSIC ARTS CULTURAL OUTREACH) |
| 10 MARCH 2026 (TUE) | 6:30PM FREE W/TIX | “BRAZILIAN GUITAR”: MOISES BORGES (GUITAR, VOCAL) CANAL FULTON PUBLIC LIBRARY, 1054 MARKET NE 419-853-6016 www.canalfultonlibrary.org (OHIO REGIONAL MUSIC ARTS CULTURAL OUTREACH) |
| 11 MARCH 2026 (WED) | 7:30PM ADMISSION | TIGRAN HAMASYAN (PIANO) GARTNER AUDITORIUM, CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART, 11150 EAST BLVD, CLEVELAND 216-421-7350 www.clevelandart.org |
| 14 MARCH 2026 (SAT) | 7:30PM FREE | OBERLIN JAZZ ENSEMBLE FINNEY CHAPEL, 90 N PROFESSOR, OBERLIN 440‑775‑8610 www.oberlin.edu |
| 18 – 19 MARCH 2026 (WED – THU) | 9AM ADMISSION | DOWNBEAT JAZZ EDUCATION DAYS: MUSICIANS TBA CUYAHOGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE METRO CAMPUS, 2900 COMMUNITY COLLEGE, CLEVELAND 216‑987‑4400 www.tri-c.edu/jazzfest (TRI-C JAZZFEST CLEVELAND) |
| 18 MARCH 2026 (WED) | TBA TBA | COUNT BASIE ORCHESTRA LOCATION TBA 216‑987‑4400 www.tri-c.edu/performingarts (TRI-C JAZZFEST CLEVELAND) |
| 19 MARCH 2026 (THU) | 7:30PM ADMISSION | “THE GLASS HOURS”: LINDA MAY HAN OH (BASS), MARK TURNER (SAX), SARA SERPA (VOCAL), FABIAN ALMAZAN (PIANO, EFFECTS), OBED CALVAIRE (DRUMS) FINNEY CHAPEL, 90 N PROFESSOR, OBERLIN 440‑775‑8610 www.oberlin.edu |
| 20 MARCH 2026 (FRI) | 7PM FREE | ALLA BOARA: ANTHONY TADDEO (PERCUSSION) + GUEST TRINITY CATHEDRAL, 2230 EUCLID, CLEVELAND 216-771-3630 www.trinitycleveland.org |
| 20 MARCH 2026 (FRI) | 7:30PM ADMISSION | “CLUBBIN’ UNCHAINED: DJANGO AND THE DUKE”: CLEVELAND JAZZ ORCHESTRA, REED SIMON (VIOLIN) MALTZ PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, 1855 ANSEL, CLEVELAND 216‑368‑6062 www.clevelandjazz.org |
| 21 MARCH 2026 (SAT) | 7PM TBA | JAZZ CABBAGE JIMMY’S PLACE UPSTAIRS, 8154 COLUMBIA, OLMSTED FALLS 440‑793‑6700 www.facebook.com/gibbsbutcherbrews |
| 27 MARCH 2026 (FRI) | 7PM TBA | DAVIDIONE PEARL (SAX) / EMPHASIS QUARTET JIMMY’S PLACE UPSTAIRS, 8154 COLUMBIA, OLMSTED FALLS 440‑793‑6700 www.facebook.com/gibbsbutcherbrews |
| 29 MARCH 2026 (SUN) | 4PM FREE | PLAN D [JOHN COUSINS] (TRUMPET) GRAND RIVER CELLARS, 5750 S MADISON, MADISON 440‑298‑9838 www.grandrivercellars.com |
| 9 APRIL 2026 (THU) | 7PM ADMISSION | TONGUE IN GROOVE: RAY MCNIECE (VOCAL, GUITAR), NANCY REDD MCNIECE (VOCAL, FLUTE), REGGIE REDD (SAX), LEO COACH (PIANO) HEIGHTS ARTS, 2175 LEE, CLEVELAND HTS 216‑371‑3457 www.heightsarts.org |
| 9 APRIL 2026 (THU) | 7:30PM FREE | OBERLIN SMALL JAZZ ENSEMBLES CAT IN THE CREAM COFFEEHOUSE, 180 W LORAIN, OBERLIN 440‑775‑8610 www.oberlin.edu |
| 10 APRIL 2026 (FRI) | 7PM FREE | EITHER / ORCHESTRA TRINITY CATHEDRAL, 2230 EUCLID, CLEVELAND 216-771-3630 www.trinitycleveland.org |
| 10 APRIL 2026 (FRI) | TBA TBA | JOSÉ JAMES (VOCAL) LOCATION TBA 216‑987‑4400 www.tri-c.edu/performingarts (TRI-C JAZZFEST CLEVELAND) |
| 11 APRIL 2026 (SAT) | 7:30PM ADMISSION | LORAIN COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE CIVIC JAZZ BAND STOCKER CENTER HOKE THEATER, LORAIN COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE, ELYRIA 440‑366‑4040 www.lorainccc.edu |
| 12 APRIL 2026 (SUN) | 2PM FREE W/TIX | “MUSIC OF BING CROSBY”: JOE RANGEL (GUITAR) WADSWORTH PUBLIC LIBRARY, 132 BROAD 330-334-5761 www.wadsworthlibrary.com (OHIO REGIONAL MUSIC ARTS CULTURAL OUTREACH) |
| 12 APRIL 2026 (SUN) | 4:30, 7:30PM FREE | OBERLIN SMALL JAZZ ENSEMBLES CAT IN THE CREAM COFFEEHOUSE, 180 W LORAIN, OBERLIN 440‑775‑8610 www.oberlin.edu |
| 16 APRIL 2026 (THU) | 7:30PM FREE | OBERLIN SMALL JAZZ ENSEMBLES CAT IN THE CREAM COFFEEHOUSE, 180 W LORAIN, OBERLIN 440‑775‑8610 www.oberlin.edu |
| 17 APRIL 2026 (FRI) | 7:30PM ADMISSION | LAKECIA BENJAMIN (SAX) STOCKER CENTER HOKE THEATER, LORAIN COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE, ELYRIA 440‑366‑4040 www.lorainccc.edu |
| 18 APRIL 2026 (SAT) | 7:30PM FREE | OBERLIN JAZZ ENSEMBLE FINNEY CHAPEL, 90 N PROFESSOR, OBERLIN 440‑775‑8610 www.oberlin.edu |
| 19 APRIL 2026 (SUN) | 7:30PM FREE | OBERLIN SMALL JAZZ ENSEMBLES CAT IN THE CREAM COFFEEHOUSE, 180 W LORAIN, OBERLIN 440‑775‑8610 www.oberlin.edu |
| 20 APRIL 2026 (MON) | 7:30PM ADMISSION | KENT STATE UNIVERSITY JAZZ STUDIES LARGE ENSEMBLE LUDWIG RECITAL HALL, KENT STATE UNIVERSITY, 1325 THEATRE, KENT 330‑672‑2172 www.kent.edu/music |
| 21 APRIL 2026 (TUE) | 7:30PM ADMISSION | KENT STATE UNIVERSITY JAZZ STUDIES COMBO LUDWIG RECITAL HALL, KENT STATE UNIVERSITY, 1325 THEATRE, KENT 330‑672‑2172 www.kent.edu/music |
| 22 APRIL 2026 (WED) | 7:30PM ADMISSION | NOVA JAZZ SINGERS LUDWIG RECITAL HALL, KENT STATE UNIVERSITY, 1325 THEATRE, KENT 330‑672‑2172 www.kent.edu/music |
| 23 APRIL 2026 (THU) | 7:30PM FREE | OBERLIN SMALL JAZZ ENSEMBLES CAT IN THE CREAM COFFEEHOUSE, 180 W LORAIN, OBERLIN 440‑775‑8610 www.oberlin.edu |
| 24 APRIL 2026 (FRI) | 7:30PM ADMISSION | “SLOW WATER”: STEPHAN CRUMP (BASS), PATRICIA BRENNAN (VIBES), CARRIE FREY (VIOLA), ERICA DICKER (VIOLIN), JACOB GARCHIK (TROMBONE), KENNY WARREN (TRUMPET) GARTNER AUDITORIUM, CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART, 11150 EAST BLVD, CLEVELAND 216-421-7350 www.clevelandart.org |
| 25 APRIL 2026 (SAT) | 7PM ADMISSION | MERCYHURST UNIVERSITY JAZZ ENSEMBLE TAYLOR LITTLE THEATER, MERCYHURST UNIVERSITY, 501 E 38TH, ERIE PA 814‑824‑3000 miac.mercyhurst.edu/events |
| 26 APRIL 2026 (SUN) | 4:30, 7:30PM FREE | OBERLIN SMALL JAZZ ENSEMBLES CAT IN THE CREAM COFFEEHOUSE, 180 W LORAIN, OBERLIN 440‑775‑8610 www.oberlin.edu |
| 1 MAY 2026 (FRI) | 7:30PM ADMISSION | “WOODSTOCK ’26: SLY, SANTANA & JANIS”: CLEVELAND JAZZ ORCHESTRA, MARY BRIDGET DAVIES (VOCAL) MALTZ PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, 1855 ANSEL, CLEVELAND 216‑368‑6062 www.clevelandjazz.org |
| 5 MAY 2026 (TUE) | 6:30PM FREE W/TIX | “A JAZZY EVENING”: BRAD WAGNER (REEDS), ANTHONY FUOCO (PIANO) CANAL FULTON PUBLIC LIBRARY, 1054 MARKET NE 419-853-6016 www.canalfultonlibrary.org (OHIO REGIONAL MUSIC ARTS CULTURAL OUTREACH) |
| 7 MAY 2026 (THU) | 6:30PM FREE W/TIX | “MUSIC BORN IN AMERICA”: GEORGE FOLEY (PIANO, VOCAL) MEDINA COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARY, 210 S BROADWAY, MEDINA 330-725-0588 mcdl.info (OHIO REGIONAL MUSIC ARTS CULTURAL OUTREACH) |
| 13 MAY 2026 (WED) | 7:30PM ADMISSION | BRAD MEHLDAU (PIANO) TRIO: FELIX MOSEHOLM (BASS), JORGE ROSSY (DRUMS) GARTNER AUDITORIUM, CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART, 11150 EAST BLVD, CLEVELAND 216-421-7350 www.clevelandart.org |
| 17 MAY 2026 (SUN) | 2PM FREE W/TIX | “CRAZY FOR PATSY CLINE IN THE 1950S”: PEGGY COYLE (VOCAL), JACKSON BOLING (GUITAR) WADSWORTH PUBLIC LIBRARY, 132 BROAD 330-334-5761 www.wadsworthlibrary.com (OHIO REGIONAL MUSIC ARTS CULTURAL OUTREACH) |
| 25 MAY 2026 (SUN) | 4PM FREE | PLAN D [JOHN COUSINS] (TRUMPET) GRAND RIVER CELLARS, 5750 S MADISON, MADISON 440‑298‑9838 www.grandrivercellars.com |
| 6 JUNE 2026 (SAT) | 7PM FREE | “JAZZ UNDER THE STARS” – JAZZ SHEPHERDS: DON GOODMAN (GUITAR), JIM CIRILLO (SAX), EDGAR CORA (DRUMS), WARREN HENRY (BASS) UPTOWN PARK GAZEBO, PUBLIC SQ, MEDINA 419‑853‑6016 www.ormaco.org (OHIO REGIONAL MUSIC ARTS CULTURAL OUTREACH) |
| 25 – 27 JUNE 2026 (THU – SAT) | TBA VARIOUS | TRI-C JAZZFEST CLEVELAND PLAYHOUSE SQUARE, CLEVELAND 216-987-4444 www.tri-c.edu/jazzfest |
| 26 JUNE 2026 (FRI) | 6:30PM FREE W/TIX | ESTO JAZZ: BOB ESTERLE (SAX), DOMINIC RETO (KEYBOARDS), JR RICHLEY (DRUMS) JOHN STREETER GARDEN AMPHITHEATER, 2122 WILLIAMS, WOOSTER 419‑853‑6016 www.ormaco.org (OHIO REGIONAL MUSIC ARTS CULTURAL OUTREACH) |
| 11 JULY 2026 (SAT) | 7PM FREE | “JAZZ UNDER THE STARS” – NEO JAZZ ORCHESTRA, PEGGY COYLE (VOCAL), LARRY DAVIS (VOCAL) UPTOWN PARK GAZEBO, PUBLIC SQ, MEDINA 419‑853‑6016 www.ormaco.org (OHIO REGIONAL MUSIC ARTS CULTURAL OUTREACH) |
| 1 AUGUST 2026 (SAT) | 7PM FREE | “JAZZ UNDER THE STARS” – PULSE: ANTHONY FUOCO (PIANO), DUSTIN MAY (DRUMS), AIDAN PLANK (BASS), BRAD WAGNER (SAX) UPTOWN PARK GAZEBO, PUBLIC SQ, MEDINA 419‑853‑6016 www.ormaco.org (OHIO REGIONAL MUSIC ARTS CULTURAL OUTREACH) |
| 22 AUGUST 2026 (SAT) | 7PM FREE | “JAZZ UNDER THE STARS” – PATRICK LYNCH (VOCAL), ERIC EVERETT (DRUMS) TRIO: CHUCK SMOLKO (GUITAR), MICHAEL BONDRA (KEYBOARDS), CHARLENE SMYTHE (VOCAL) UPTOWN PARK GAZEBO, PUBLIC SQ, MEDINA 419‑853‑6016 www.ormaco.org (OHIO REGIONAL MUSIC ARTS CULTURAL OUTREACH) |
| 13 NOVEMBER 2026 (FRI) | 1, 7PM ADMISSION | “IN THE HOLIDAY MOOD”: GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA OHIO STAR THEATER, 1387 OLD RTE 39 NE, SUGARCREEK 855-344-7547 dhgroup.com/events |