Northeast Ohio jazz calendar as/of 2025-11-28

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28 NOVEMBER (FRI) (WEEKLY)  5:30,9PM FREEJOHN 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 FREEMIKE PETRONE (PIANO) JOHNNY’S DOWNTOWN, 1406 W 6TH, CLEVELAND 216‑623‑0055 www.johnnyscleveland.com
28 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
28 NOVEMBER (FRI)  7PM DONATIONJAZZ 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 FREEJOE HUNTER (PIANO) TRIO EDWINS, 12383 CEDAR, CLEVELAND HTS 216-921-3333 www.edwinsrestaurant.org
28 NOVEMBER (FRI)  8PM ADMISSIONBLACK VOLTRON, JINARI KEMET (MC), DA LAND BRASS BAND, NAVY JAYDE (DJ) CROBAR, 3244 ST CLAIR, CLEVELAND www.crobar1921.com  
28 NOVEMBER (FRI)  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 330-302-8127www.blujazzakron.com
28 NOVEMBER (FRI) (WEEKLY)  8:30PM FREEDAVE KASPER (REEDS) MARBLE ROOM, 623 EUCLID, CLEVELAND 216‑523‑7000 www.marbleroomcle.com
28 NOVEMBER (FRI) (WEEKLY)  9PM FREEDAVID 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 FREECLIFF HABIAN (PIANO) JOHNNY’S DOWNTOWN, 1406 W 6TH, CLEVELAND 216‑623‑0055 www.johnnyscleveland.com
29 NOVEMBER (SAT) (WEEKLY)  6PM FREETONY MARINUCCI (PIANO, VOCAL) VALENTI’S, 203 ROYALTON, BROADVIEW HTS 440‑526‑0789 www.thevalentis.com 
29 NOVEMBER (SAT)  6PM FREESTAN MILLER (SAX, VOCAL) DEAN MARTIN’S LANNING’S, 826 N CLEVELAND MASSILON, AKRON 330‑864‑2553 www.lannings-restaurant.com 
29 NOVEMBER (SAT)  6PM FREEJOHN CHAPMAN (GUITAR) THE 1 FOOD & SPIRITS, 1 S MAIN, AKRON 330‑983‑4905 blu-tique.com
29 NOVEMBER (SAT)  6PM FREEJOHN 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 ADMISSIONHORNS AND THINGS: KEN LEEGRAND (SAX), JT LYNCH (SAX), SAKAIT BAKSAR (KEYBOARDS), DERRICK JAMES (BASS), CHUCK ORANGE (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 ADMISSIONMATT 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 FREEDAVE KASPER (REEDS) MARBLE ROOM, 623 EUCLID, CLEVELAND 216‑523‑7000 www.marbleroomcle.com
29 NOVEMBER (SAT) (WEEKLY)  9PM FREEDAVID BLAZER (PIANO) VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com
29 NOVEMBER (SAT) (WEEKLY)  10PM FREEJOHN JAMES (SAX) TRIO VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com
1 DECEMBER (MON)12PM FREEJAZZ 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 FREEMIKE PETRONE (PIANO) JOHNNY’S DOWNTOWN, 1406 W 6TH, CLEVELAND 216‑623‑0055 www.johnnyscleveland.com
1 DECEMBER (MON)  6PM FREEJOHN MARKOVIC (GUITAR) THE 1 FOOD & SPIRITS, 1 S MAIN, AKRON 330‑983‑4905 blu-tique.com
1 DECEMBER (MON)  7PM ADMISSION“IN THE CHRISTMAS MOOD”: GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA MANDEL CONCERT HALL, SEVERANCE MUSIC CENTER, 11001 EUCLID, CLEVELAND 216-231-1111 www.clevelandorchestra.com
1 DECEMBER (MON)  7:30PM TBA“NINE LIVES”: UNIVERSITY OF AKRON BIRTH OF THE COOL ENSEMBLE, UNIVERSITY OF AKRON DANCE PROGRAM, CHRIS COLES (COMPOSER) GUZZETTA HALL STUDIO 194, 157 UNIVERSITY, AKRON 330-972-8301 www.uakron.edu/music  
1 DECEMBER (MON) (WEEKLY)  8PM FREE LIVESTREAMSKATCH ANDERSSEN ORCHESTRA BROTHERS LOUNGE, 11607 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑226‑2767 www.brotherslounge.com 
1 DECEMBER (MON) (1ST)  8PM ADMISSIONJAM SESSION W/JOHN STEBAL (DRUMS) TREELAWN SOCIAL CLUB, 15335 WATERLOO, CLEVELAND 216‑677‑TREE thetreelawn.com
1 – 2 DECEMBER (MON – TUE) (WEEKLY)  9PM FREECJ BRIGGS (PIANO) VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com
2 DECEMBER (TUE) (WEEKLY)  6PM FREEGEORGE FOLEY (PIANO) HYDE PARK PRIME STEAKHOUSE, 26300 CHAGRIN, BEACHWOOD 216‑464‑0688 www.hydeparkrestaurants.com
2 DECEMBER (TUE) (WEEKLY)7PM FREEJAM WORKSHOP: BOBBY SELVAGGIO (SAX), KENT STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS CHESTNUT BEER GARDEN, 503 CHESTNUT, CUYAHOGA FALLS 234-900-6170 facebook
2 DECEMBER (TUE)7PM FREEANDRU DENNIS (KEYBOARDS) TRIO GOOD COMPANY, 60 S MAPLE, AKRON 330-252-9099 goodcompanyakron.com
2 DECEMBER (TUE) (1ST)  8PM FREEPOLAR VORTEX BIG BAND LYRIC BISTRO AND EVENT CENTER, 225 HIGH, FAIRPORT HARBOR 440‑754‑8134 www.lyricbythelake.com
3 DECEMBER (WED) (WEEKLY)  5:30PM FREEDAVE KASPER (REEDS) OSTERIA, 1801 E 9TH, CLEVELAND 216‑685‑9490 www.osteriacle.com 
3 DECEMBER (WED) (WEEKLY)  6PM FREEMATT COREY (SAX) THE CENTRO, 2017 E 9TH, CLEVELAND 216‑331‑6289 thecentrocleveland.com
3 DECEMBER (WED) (WEEKLY)  6PM ADMISSIONMICHAEL AUSTIN (SAX) PROJECT THE CHALK BAR, 10735 RAVENNA, TWINSBURG 234‑212‑1221 thechalkbartwinsburg.com
3 DECEMBER (WED)  6PM FREEJOHN MARKOVIC (GUITAR) RUSSO’S RESTAURANT, 4895 STATE, PENINSULA 330‑923‑2665 russosbacchus.com
3 DECEMBER (WED)  6PM FREE  VICTOR SAMALOT (GUITAR), BOBBI HOLT (BASS) SARAH’S VINEYARD, 1204 W STEELS CORNERS, CUYAHOGA FALLS 330‑929‑8057 www.sarahsvineyardwinery.com
3 DECEMBER (WED)  6PM FREEBOB ESTERLE (SAX), BILLY JOE WISEMAN (GUITAR) MILLS HISTORIC TOWER, 101 CENTRAL PLAZA S, CANTON business.cantonchamber.org
3 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
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 ADMISSIONALLA BOARA: ANTHONY TADDEO (DRUMS, PERCUSSION) FAT’S BACKROOM, 1820 AKRON-PENINSULA, AKRON www.urbantroubadour.org  
3 DECEMBER (WED)  7, 9PM ADMISSIONSTELLA COLE (VOCAL) EDWINS, 12383 CEDAR, CLEVELAND HTS 216-921-3333 www.edwinsrestaurant.org
3 DECEMBER (WED) (1ST)  7PM FREESWING DANCE FOREST CITY BREWERY, 2135 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑228‑9116 www.facebook.com/forestcitybrewery
3 DECEMBER (WED) (1ST)     7PM FREEMUSICIANS TBA NORTH WATER BREWING CO, 101 CRANE, KENT 330-778-4677 northwaterbrewing.com
3 DECEMBER (WED) (1ST)  8PM FREEJODI’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 FREEDON PHILIPS (PIANO) VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com
4 DECEMBER (THU)4:30, 7:30PM FREEOBERLIN SMALL JAZZ ENSEMBLES CAT IN THE CREAM COFFEEHOUSE, 180 W LORAIN, OBERLIN 440‑775‑8610 www.oberlin.edu
4 DECEMBER (THU)  5:30PM FREESTAN MILLER (SAX, VOCAL) MICHAEL ALBERINI’S, 1140 BOARDMAN-POLAND, YOUNGSTOWN 330-956-2524 michaelalberinis.com
4 DECEMBER (THU) (WEEKLY)  6PM FREEDAVE KASPER (REEDS) IL VENETIAN,100 ST CLAIR NE, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑4800 www.ilvenetian.com
4 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 
4 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
4 DECEMBER (THU)  7PM FREEMUSICIANS TBA BAR PHOENIX, 205 S MAIN, AKRON www.facebook.com/BarPhoenixAkron   
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 FREERICK 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 FREEJOHN 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 FREEMIKE 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 FREEJOE 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 ADMISSIONDUKES 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 LIVESTREAMANTHONY 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 FREEOBERLIN JAZZ ENSEMBLE FINNEY CHAPEL, 90 N PROFESSOR, OBERLIN 440‑775‑8610 www.oberlin.edu  
5 DECEMBER (FRI)  8PM ADMISSIONJOHN KLAYMAN’S (SAX) REEDRUSH: BOB FERRAZZA (GUITAR), JORDAN MCBRIDE (BASS), SUNNY TABLER (DRUMS) + BRAD WAGNER (SAX) BLU JAZZ+, 47 E MARKET, AKRON 330-302-8127www.blujazzakron.com
5 DECEMBER (FRI) (WEEKLY)  8:30PM FREEDAVE KASPER (REEDS) MARBLE ROOM, 623 EUCLID, CLEVELAND 216‑523‑7000 www.marbleroomcle.com
5 DECEMBER (FRI) (WEEKLY)  9PM FREEDAVID BLAZER (PIANO) VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com
5 DECEMBER (FRI) (1ST)  10PM DONATIONJAM 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) (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 FREECLIFF HABIAN (PIANO) JOHNNY’S DOWNTOWN, 1406 W 6TH, CLEVELAND 216‑623‑0055 www.johnnyscleveland.com
6 DECEMBER (SAT) (WEEKLY)  6PM FREETONY MARINUCCI (PIANO, VOCAL) VALENTI’S, 203 ROYALTON, BROADVIEW HTS 440‑526‑0789 www.thevalentis.com 
6 DECEMBER (SAT)  6PM FREEJUST JAZZ LIVE DEAN MARTIN’S LANNING’S, 826 N CLEVELAND MASSILON, AKRON 330‑864‑2553 www.lannings-restaurant.com 
6 DECEMBER (SAT)  7PM FREE RECEPTION 6PM FREE“HOLIDAY LATIN JAZZ”: BOBBY SANABRIA (DRUMS), ST IGNATIUS HS JAZZ ENSEMBLE, JACKIE WARREN (PIANO), KIP REED (BASS) HUMMER THEATER, BREEN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, 2008 W 30TH, CLEVELAND 440-666-9782 robertoocasiofoundation.org (ROBERTO OCASIO FOUNDATION)
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 ADMISSIONAKRON BIG BAND LIONS LINCOLN THEATRE, 156 LINCOLN WAY E, MASSILLON 330-481-9105 www.lionslincolntheatre.org  
6 DECEMBER (SAT)  8PM ADMISSIONDAVID JANEWAY (PIANO) TRIO: JAMEY HADDAD (PERCUSSION), JEFF PEDRAZ (BASS) BOP STOP, 2920 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑771‑6551 www.thebopstop.org
6 DECEMBER (SAT)  8PM FREEDANE VANNATTER (VOCAL) THE STANDARD, 779 E 185TH, CLEVELAND 216‑531‑9643 www.facebook.com/clevelandstandard
6 DECEMBER (SAT)  8PM ADMISSIONMOISES BORGES (GUITAR, VOCAL) BLU JAZZ+, 47 E MARKET, AKRON 330-302-8127www.blujazzakron.com
6 DECEMBER (SAT) (WEEKLY)  8:30PM FREEDAVE KASPER (REEDS) MARBLE ROOM, 623 EUCLID, CLEVELAND 216‑523‑7000 www.marbleroomcle.com
6 DECEMBER (SAT) (WEEKLY)  9PM FREEDAVID BLAZER (PIANO) VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com
6 DECEMBER (SAT) (WEEKLY)  10PM FREEJOHN 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)  7PM 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 ADMISSIONTHIRD 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)  7PM TBA‘ROUND MIDNIGHT (A CAPPELLA) FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 45 S PROFESSOR, OBERLIN 612-357-9224 www.oberlin.edu  
7 DECEMBER (SUN)  8PM ADMISSIONDAVE 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 FREEMIKE PETRONE (PIANO) JOHNNY’S DOWNTOWN, 1406 W 6TH, CLEVELAND 216‑623‑0055 www.johnnyscleveland.com
8 DECEMBER (MON) (2ND)  7:30PM FREEDON KUBEC (SAX) BIG BAND SLIM & CHUBBY’S, 12492 PROSPECT, STRONGSVILLE 440‑572‑7546 www.facebook.com/slimandchubbysstrongsville 
8 DECEMBER (MON)  8PM ADMISSIONFRIENDS 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 LIVESTREAMSKATCH ANDERSSEN ORCHESTRA BROTHERS LOUNGE, 11607 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑226‑2767 www.brotherslounge.com 
8 – 9 DECEMBER (MON – TUE) (WEEKLY)  9PM FREECJ BRIGGS (PIANO) VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com
9 DECEMBER (TUE) (WEEKLY)  6PM FREEGEORGE FOLEY (PIANO) HYDE PARK PRIME STEAKHOUSE, 26300 CHAGRIN, BEACHWOOD 216‑464‑0688 www.hydeparkrestaurants.com
9 DECEMBER (TUE)  7PM DONATION LIVESTREAMTRI-C JAZZ STUDIES ENSEMBLE BOP STOP, 2920 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑771‑6551 www.thebopstop.org
9 DECEMBER (TUE) (WEEKLY)7PM FREEJAM WORKSHOP: BOBBY SELVAGGIO (SAX), KENT STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS (PIANO) CHESTNUT BEER GARDEN, 503 CHESTNUT, CUYAHOGA FALLS 234-900-6170 facebook
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 FREEDAVE KASPER (REEDS) OSTERIA, 1801 E 9TH, CLEVELAND 216‑685‑9490 www.osteriacle.com 
10 DECEMBER (WED) (WEEKLY)  6PM FREEMATT COREY (SAX) THE CENTRO, 2017 E 9TH, CLEVELAND 216‑331‑6289 thecentrocleveland.com
10 DECEMBER (WED) (WEEKLY)  6PM ADMISSIONMICHAEL AUSTIN (SAX) PROJECT THE CHALK BAR, 10735 RAVENNA, TWINSBURG 234‑212‑1221 thechalkbartwinsburg.com
10 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
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 ADMISSIONJOE HUNTER (PIANO, VOCAL), TIM MATSON (GUITAR, VOCAL) TREELAWN SOCIAL CLUB, 15335 WATERLOO, CLEVELAND 216‑677‑TREE thetreelawn.com
10 DECEMBER (WED)  7PM FREE SOLD OUTSAUSALITO: 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 6,7PSWING 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 FREEDON PHILIPS (PIANO) VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com
11 DECEMBER (THU)  1PM FREETOPS 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 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
11 DECEMBER (THU)  7PM FREEJOHN MARKOVIC (GUITAR) THE SPEAKEASY @ QUINTANA’S, 2200 S TAYLOR, CLEVELAND HTS 216‑421‑8380 www.qbds.net/speakeasy
11 DECEMBER (THU)  8PM ADMISSION LIVESTREAMPETER EVANS (TRUMPET) BOP STOP, 2920 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑771‑6551 www.thebopstop.org (NEW GHOSTS)
11 DECEMBER (THU)  8PM ADMISSIONGEORGE 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 FREEJOHN 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 FREEMIKE PETRONE (PIANO) JOHNNY’S DOWNTOWN, 1406 W 6TH, CLEVELAND 216‑623‑0055 www.johnnyscleveland.com
12 DECEMBER (FRI)  6PM FREEJOHN REESE (TROMBONE) TRIO: JACK CIARINELLO (KEYBOARD), JIM DELADURANTEY (DRUMS) CAFÉ 422, 4422 YOUNGSTOWN SE, WARREN 330‑369‑2422 cafe422.com
12 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
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 ADMISSIONGERALD ALBRIGHT (SAX), JOE MCBRIDE (PIANO, VOCAL) GOODYEAR THEATER, 1201 E MARKET, AKRON 330-253-2488 www.goodyeartheater.com
12 DECEMBER (FRI) (2ND)8PM ADMISSIONFORECAST INDIGO LUXE, 4452 MAYFIELD, S EUCLID 216‑273‑7484 www.indigoluxecle.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 ADMISSIONTHE 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 FREEBOB ESTERLE (SAX) DUO GRAPES IN A GLASS, 575 MARKET N, CANTON 330‑453‑9463 www.50shadesofvine.com 
12 DECEMBER (FRI) (WEEKLY)  8:30PM FREEDAVE KASPER (REEDS) MARBLE ROOM, 623 EUCLID, CLEVELAND 216‑523‑7000 www.marbleroomcle.com
12 DECEMBER (FRI) (WEEKLY)  9PM FREEDAVID BLAZER (PIANO) VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com
13 DECEMBER (SAT)1PM FREETRI-C JAZZFEST ACADEMY TRI-C METRO CAMPUS AUDITORIUM, 2900 COMMUNITY COLLEGE, CLEVELAND 216-987-4400 www.tri-c.edu/jazzfest
13 DECEMBER (SAT)  2PM FREEJUSTO 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 FREECLIFF HABIAN (PIANO) JOHNNY’S DOWNTOWN, 1406 W 6TH, CLEVELAND 216‑623‑0055 www.johnnyscleveland.com
13 DECEMBER (SAT) (WEEKLY)  6PM FREETONY MARINUCCI (PIANO, VOCAL) VALENTI’S, 203 ROYALTON, BROADVIEW HTS 440‑526‑0789 www.thevalentis.com 
13 DECEMBER (SAT)  7PM ADMISSIONEMP 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 CANCELLEDLOWDOWN BRASS BAND BOP STOP, 2920 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑771‑6551 www.thebopstop.org
13 DECEMBER (SAT)  8PM ADMISSIONKATE 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 FREEDAVE KASPER (REEDS) MARBLE ROOM, 623 EUCLID, CLEVELAND 216‑523‑7000 www.marbleroomcle.com
13 DECEMBER (SAT) (WEEKLY)  9PM FREEDAVID BLAZER (PIANO) VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com
13 DECEMBER (SAT) (WEEKLY)  10PM FREEJOHN 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 ADMISSIONGHOST-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 FREEMIKE PETRONE (PIANO) JOHNNY’S DOWNTOWN, 1406 W 6TH, CLEVELAND 216‑623‑0055 www.johnnyscleveland.com
15 DECEMBER (MON) (3RD)  6:30PM FREECHRIS 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 LIVESTREAMSKATCH ANDERSSEN ORCHESTRA BROTHERS LOUNGE, 11607 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑226‑2767 www.brotherslounge.com 
15 – 16 DECEMBER (MON – TUE) (WEEKLY)9PM FREECJ BRIGGS (PIANO) VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com
16 DECEMBER (TUE) (WEEKLY)  6PM FREEGEORGE FOLEY (PIANO) HYDE PARK PRIME STEAKHOUSE, 26300 CHAGRIN, BEACHWOOD 216‑464‑0688 www.hydeparkrestaurants.com
16 DECEMBER (TUE)7PM FREERACHEL OSHEROW (VOCAL) & THE HANG: JEREMEY POPARAD GOOD COMPANY, 60 S MAPLE, AKRON 330-252-9099 goodcompanyakron.com
16 DECEMBER (TUE) (3RD)  7:30PM DONATIONOUTLAB (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 7PSWING DANCE: DAN ZOLA ORCHESTRA S EUCLID COMMUNITY CENTER, 1370 VICTORY 216-291-0771 cityofsoutheuclid.com
16 DECEMBER (TUE)  7:30PM FREEMADTOWN JAZZ LYRIC BISTRO AND EVENT CENTER, 225 HIGH, FAIRPORT HARBOR 440‑754‑8134 www.lyricbythelake.com
16 DECEMBER (TUE)  7:30PM ADMISSION“HOLIDAY CONCERT”: GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA STAMBAUGH AUDITORIUM, 1000 FIFTH, YOUNGSTOWN 330-259-0555 www.stambaughauditorium.com
17 DECEMBER (WED) (WEEKLY)  5:30PM FREEDAVE KASPER (REEDS) OSTERIA, 1801 E 9TH, CLEVELAND 216‑685‑9490 www.osteriacle.com 
17 DECENBER (WED) (WEEKLY)  6PM FREEMATT COREY (SAX) THE CENTRO, 2017 E 9TH, CLEVELAND 216‑331‑6289 thecentrocleveland.com
17 DECEMBER (WED) (WEEKLY)  6PM ADMISSIONMICHAEL AUSTIN (SAX) PROJECT THE CHALK BAR, 10735 RAVENNA, TWINSBURG 234‑212‑1221 thechalkbartwinsburg.com
17 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
17 DECEMBER (WED)  7PM FREESWING TIME BIG BAND, DIANNE PALMER (VOCAL) FOREST CITY BREWERY, 2135 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑228‑9116 www.facebook.com/forestcitybrewery
17 DECEMBER (WED) (3RD)  8PM FREEJODI’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 FREEDON PHILIPS (PIANO) VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com
18 – 19 DECEMBER (THU – FRI)  7PM ADMISSION LIVESTREAMJAMEY 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 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
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 FREERECOYLE: 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 ADMISSIONMATT COREY (SAX) STILL HOUSE, GERVASI VINEYARD, 1700 55TH NE, CANTON 330‑497‑1000 www.gervasivineyard.com 
18 DECEMBER (THU) (LAST – EVEN MONTHS)  7:30PM FREEM2B2 BIG BAND BROTHERS LOUNGE, 11607 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑226‑2767 www.brotherslounge.com 
18 DECEMBER (THU) (3RD)9:30PM FREETK’S JAZZ ODYSSEY: TONY KAZEL (DRUMS) + WORKSHOP SPOTLIGHT CLEVELAND, 8701 MADISON, CLEVELAND facebook
19 DECEMBER (FRI) (WEEKLY)  5:30, 9PM FREEJOHN 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 FREEMIKE PETRONE (PIANO) JOHNNY’S DOWNTOWN, 1406 W 6TH, CLEVELAND 216‑623‑0055 www.johnnyscleveland.com
19 DECEMBER (FRI)  6:30PM FREESTAN 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 FREEDAVE 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 FREEDAVID BLAZER (PIANO) VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com
19 DECEMBER (FRI) (3RD)  10PM DONATIONJAM 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 FREECLIFF HABIAN (PIANO) JOHNNY’S DOWNTOWN, 1406 W 6TH, CLEVELAND 216‑623‑0055 www.johnnyscleveland.com
20 DECEMBER (SAT) (WEEKLY)  6PM FREETONY MARINUCCI (PIANO, VOCAL) VALENTI’S, 203 ROYALTON, BROADVIEW HTS 440‑526‑0789 www.thevalentis.com 
20 DECEMBER (SAT)  6PM TBAMADTOWN JAZZ JOEY’S ITALIAN GRILLE, 2731 HUBBARD, MADISON 440‑428‑5191 www.facebook.com/joeysitaliangrillemadison
20 DECEMBER (SAT)  6PM FREEJOHN MARKOVIC (GUITAR) MAIZE VALLEY WINERY, 6193 EDISON NE, HARTVILLE 330‑877‑8344 www.maizevalley.com
20 DECEMBER (SAT)  6PM ADMISSIONDAVE 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 ADMISSIONSUMA 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 FREESWINGBONE TRIO HYDE PARK PRIME STEAKHOUSE, 26300 CHAGRIN, BEACHWOOD 216‑464‑0688 www.hydeparkrestaurants.com
20 DECEMBER (SAT)  8PM FREEDANE VANNATTER (VOCAL) THE STANDARD, 779 E 185TH, CLEVELAND 216‑531‑9643 www.facebook.com/clevelandstandard
20 DECEMBER (SAT) (WEEKLY)  8:30PM FREEDAVE KASPER (REEDS) MARBLE ROOM, 623 EUCLID, CLEVELAND 216‑523‑7000 www.marbleroomcle.com
20 DECEMBER (SAT) (WEEKLY)  9PM FREEDAVID 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 FREEJOHN 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 LIVESTREAMTHERON 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 FREEJOHN MARKOVIC (GUITAR) THE 1 FOOD & SPIRITS, 1 S MAIN, AKRON 330‑983‑4905 blu-tique.com
22 – 24 DECEMBER (MON – WED)6PM FREEMIKE PETRONE (PIANO) JOHNNY’S DOWNTOWN, 1406 W 6TH, CLEVELAND 216‑623‑0055 www.johnnyscleveland.com
22 DECEMBER (MON) (WEEKLY)  8PM FREE LIVESTREAMSKATCH ANDERSSEN ORCHESTRA BROTHERS LOUNGE, 11607 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑226‑2767 www.brotherslounge.com 
22 – 23 DECEMBER (MON – TUE) (WEEKLY)  9PM FREECJ BRIGGS (PIANO) VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com
23 DECEMBER (TUE) (WEEKLY)  6PM FREEGEORGE FOLEY (PIANO) HYDE PARK PRIME STEAKHOUSE, 26300 CHAGRIN, BEACHWOOD 216‑464‑0688 www.hydeparkrestaurants.com
23 DECEMBER (TUE)7PM FREEBARBARA ROSENE (VOCAL) GOOD COMPANY, 60 S MAPLE, AKRON 330-252-9099 goodcompanyakron.com
23 DECEMBER (TUE)  7:30PM FREEDAVE 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 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
24 DECEMBER (WED) (WEEKLY)  5:30PM FREEDAVE KASPER (REEDS) OSTERIA, 1801 E 9TH, CLEVELAND 216‑685‑9490 www.osteriacle.com 
24 DECEMBER (WED) (WEEKLY)  6PM FREEMATT COREY (SAX) THE CENTRO, 2017 E 9TH, CLEVELAND 216‑331‑6289 thecentrocleveland.com
24 DECEMBER (WED) (4TH)  8PM ADMISSION LESSON 6,7PSWING DANCE RIALTO THEATER, 1000 KENMORE, AKRON 234‑525‑1956 www.therialtotheatre.com 
26 DECEMBER (FRI) (WEEKLY)  5:30, 9PM FREEJOHN 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) (WEEKLY)  6PM FREEMIKE PETRONE (PIANO) JOHNNY’S DOWNTOWN, 1406 W 6TH, CLEVELAND 216‑623‑0055 www.johnnyscleveland.com
26 DECEMBER (FRI)  6PM FREEJOHN 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 FREEDAVE KASPER (REEDS) MARBLE ROOM, 623 EUCLID, CLEVELAND 216‑523‑7000 www.marbleroomcle.com
26 DECEMBER (FRI) (WEEKLY)  9PM FREEDAVID 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) (WEEKLY)6PM FREE  DEMETRIUS STEINMETZ (PIANO, BASS) TRIO NORTHSTAR CAFÉ, 3380 WARRENSVILLE CENTER, SHAKER HTS 216-848-1500 www.thenorthstarcafe.com
27 DECEMBER (SAT) (WEEKLY)  6PM FREECLIFF HABIAN (PIANO) JOHNNY’S DOWNTOWN, 1406 W 6TH, CLEVELAND 2166230055 www.johnnyscleveland.com
22 DECEMBER (SAT) (WEEKLY)6PM FREETONY MARINUCCI (PIANO, VOCAL) VALENTI’S, 203 ROYALTON, BROADVIEW HTS 4405260789 www.thevalentis.com 
27 DECEMBER (SAT) (WEEKLY)  8:30PM FREEDAVE KASPER (REEDS) MARBLE ROOM, 623 EUCLID, CLEVELAND 216‑523‑7000 www.marbleroomcle.com
27 DECEMBER (SAT) (WEEKLY)  9PM FREEDAVID BLAZER (PIANO) VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com
27 DECEMBER (SAT) (WEEKLY)  10PM FREEJOHN JAMES (SAX) TRIO VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com
29 – 31 NOVEMBER (MON – WED) (WEEKLY)6PM FREEMIKE PETRONE (PIANO) JOHNNY’S DOWNTOWN, 1406 W 6TH, CLEVELAND 216‑623‑0055 www.johnnyscleveland.com
29 DECEMBER (MON) (WEEKLY)  8PM FREE LIVESTREAMSKATCH ANDERSSEN ORCHESTRA BROTHERS LOUNGE, 11607 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑226‑2767 www.brotherslounge.com 
29 – 30 DECEMBER (MON – TUE) (WEEKLY)  9PM FREECJ BRIGGS (PIANO) VELVET TANGO ROOM, 2095 COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND 216‑241‑8869 www.velvettangoroom.com
30 DECEMBER (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
30 DECEMBER (TUE) (LAST)  7:30PM FREESWING TIME BIG BAND LYRIC BISTRO AND EVENT CENTER, 225 HIGH, FAIRPORT HARBOR 440‑754‑8134 www.lyricbythelake.com
30 DECEMBER (TUE) (LAST)  DONATION 8PM 9PM1WAY @ THE GO FACTORY: TBA TBA GO FACTORY, 1935 W 96TH facebook
31 DECEMBER (WED) (WEEKLY)  6PM FREEMATT 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 ADMISSIONFORECAST 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 ADMISSIONDOMINIC FARINACCI (TRUMPET) & FRIENDS EDWINS, 12383 CEDAR, CLEVELAND HTS 216-921-3333 www.edwinsrestaurant.org
31 DECEMBER (WED)  9:30PM ADMISSIONSAMMY DELEON (PERCUSSION) / JACKIE WARREN (PIANO) LATIN JAZZ BAND EDWINS, 12383 CEDAR, CLEVELAND HTS 216-921-3333 www.edwinsrestaurant.org
1 JANUARY 2026 (THU)  1PM ADMISSIONDOMINIC FARINACCI (TRUMPET) & FRIENDS EDWINS, 12383 CEDAR, CLEVELAND HTS 216-921-3333 www.edwinsrestaurant.org
2 JANUARY 2026 (FRI) (1ST)  10PM DONATIONJAM 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 LIVESTREAMBILL 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 LIVESTREAMRICKY 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
5 JANUARY 2026 (MON) (WEEKLY)  8PM FREE LIVESTREAMSKATCH ANDERSSEN ORCHESTRA BROTHERS LOUNGE, 11607 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑226‑2767 www.brotherslounge.com 
7 JANUARY 2026 (WED)  12PM FREEHORIZON 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 FREESWINGBONE NORTH COAST WINERY, 30700 BAINBRIDGE, SOLON 440-821-4822 www.northcoastwineclub.net
9 JANUARY 2026 (FRI)  5PM FREESWINGBONE 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 LIVESTREAMPAUL STRANAHAN (MARIMBA), TIM MIRTH (GUITAR) BOP STOP, 2920 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑771‑6551 www.thebopstop.org
12 JANUARY 2026 (MON) (WEEKLY)  8PM FREE LIVESTREAMSKATCH ANDERSSEN ORCHESTRA BROTHERS LOUNGE, 11607 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑226‑2767 www.brotherslounge.com 
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 DONATIONJAM SESSION BOP STOP, 2920 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑771‑6551 www.thebopstop.org
17 JANUARY 2026 (SAT) (3RD)  7PM FREESWINGBONE TRIO HYDE PARK PRIME STEAKHOUSE, 26300 CHAGRIN, BEACHWOOD 216‑464‑0688 www.hydeparkrestaurants.com
17 JANUARY 2026 (SAT)  7PM TBAJAZZ 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 ADMISSIONDON 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 ADMISSIONSHAWN 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
19 JANUARY 2026 (MON) (WEEKLY)  8PM FREE LIVESTREAMSKATCH ANDERSSEN ORCHESTRA BROTHERS LOUNGE, 11607 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑226‑2767 www.brotherslounge.com 
20 JANUARY 2026 (TUE) (3RD)  7:30PM DONATIONOUTLAB (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 TBAHIP 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 ADMISSIONMATTHEW ALEC (SAX) AND THE SOUL ELECTRIC BLU JAZZ+, 47 E MARKET, AKRON 330-302-8127www.blujazzakron.com
26 JANUARY 2026 (MON) (WEEKLY)  8PM FREE LIVESTREAMSKATCH ANDERSSEN ORCHESTRA BROTHERS LOUNGE, 11607 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑226‑2767 www.brotherslounge.com 
28 JANUARY 2026 (WED) (LAST – EVEN MONTHS)7:30PM FREESWING ERA BIG BAND BROTHERS LOUNGE, 11607 DETROIT, CLEVELAND 216‑226‑2767 www.brotherslounge.com 
30 JANUARY 2026 (SAT)  6PM FREESTAN 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 TBADAVIDIONE PEARL (SAX) / EMPHASIS QUARTET JIMMY’S PLACE UPSTAIRS, 8154 COLUMBIA, OLMSTED FALLS 440‑793‑6700 www.facebook.com/gibbsbutcherbrews
30 JANUARY 2026 (FRI)  8PM ADMISSIONCHRISTINE 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 FREECITYMUSIC 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 TBAPATRICK 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 FREECITYMUSIC 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 FREECITYMUSIC 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 FREECITYMUSIC 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 ADMISSIONIMANI 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 ADMISSIONBURNING 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 ADMISSIONLORAIN 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 TBAKEYON HARROLD (TRUMPET) LOCATION TBA 216‑987‑4400 www.tri-c.edu/performingarts (TRI-C JAZZFEST CLEVELAND)
21 FEBRUARY 2026 (SAT)  7PM TBAJAZZ CABBAGE JIMMY’S PLACE UPSTAIRS, 8154 COLUMBIA, OLMSTED FALLS 440‑793‑6700 www.facebook.com/gibbsbutcherbrews
21 FEBRUARY 2026 (SAT)  8PM ADMISSION  MARCUS JOHNSON (KEYBOARDS), HUBBS GROOVE VENUE 1914, 1914 BUCHHOLZER, AKRON 330‑957‑2777 www.facebook.com/8pointbistro 
26 FEBRUARY 2026 (THU)    6:45PM ADMISSIONJACK 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 TBAHIP TO THAT JIMMY’S PLACE UPSTAIRS, 8154 COLUMBIA, OLMSTED FALLS 440‑793‑6700 www.facebook.com/gibbsbutcherbrews
28 FEBRUARY 2026 (SAT)  7PM ADMISSIONMERCYHURST 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 ADMISSIONBRANFORD 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 FREEOBERLIN JAZZ ENSEMBLE FINNEY CHAPEL, 90 N PROFESSOR, OBERLIN 440‑775‑8610 www.oberlin.edu  
18 – 19 MARCH 2026 (WED – THU)  9AM ADMISSIONDOWNBEAT 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)
18 MARCH 2026 (WED)  TBA ADMISSIONCOUNT BASIE ORCHESTRA TRI-C METRO CAMPUS AUDITORIUM, 2900 COMMUNITY COLLEGE, CLEVELAND 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 FREEALLA 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 TBAJAZZ CABBAGE JIMMY’S PLACE UPSTAIRS, 8154 COLUMBIA, OLMSTED FALLS 440‑793‑6700 www.facebook.com/gibbsbutcherbrews
27 MARCH 2026 (FRI)  7PM TBADAVIDIONE 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 ADMISSIONTONGUE 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 FREEOBERLIN SMALL JAZZ ENSEMBLES CAT IN THE CREAM COFFEEHOUSE, 180 W LORAIN, OBERLIN 440‑775‑8610 www.oberlin.edu
10 APRIL 2026 (FRI)  7PM FREEEITHER / ORCHESTRA TRINITY CATHEDRAL, 2230 EUCLID, CLEVELAND 216-771-3630 www.trinitycleveland.org
10 APRIL 2026 (FRI)  TBA TBAJOSÉ JAMES (VOCAL) LOCATION TBA 216‑987‑4400 www.tri-c.edu/performingarts (TRI-C JAZZFEST CLEVELAND)
11 APRIL 2026 (SAT)7:30PM ADMISSIONLORAIN 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 FREEOBERLIN SMALL JAZZ ENSEMBLES CAT IN THE CREAM COFFEEHOUSE, 180 W LORAIN, OBERLIN 440‑775‑8610 www.oberlin.edu
16 APRIL 2026 (THU)7:30PM FREEOBERLIN SMALL JAZZ ENSEMBLES CAT IN THE CREAM COFFEEHOUSE, 180 W LORAIN, OBERLIN 440‑775‑8610 www.oberlin.edu
17 APRIL 2026 (FRI)7:30PM ADMISSIONLAKECIA BENJAMIN (SAX) STOCKER CENTER HOKE THEATER, LORAIN COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE, ELYRIA 440‑366‑4040 www.lorainccc.edu
18 APRIL 2026 (SAT)    7:30PM FREEOBERLIN JAZZ ENSEMBLE FINNEY CHAPEL, 90 N PROFESSOR, OBERLIN 440‑775‑8610 www.oberlin.edu   
19 APRIL 2026 (SUN)7:30PM FREEOBERLIN SMALL JAZZ ENSEMBLES CAT IN THE CREAM COFFEEHOUSE, 180 W LORAIN, OBERLIN 440‑775‑8610 www.oberlin.edu
20 APRIL 2026 (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 2026 (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
22 APRIL 2026 (WED)  7:30PM ADMISSIONNOVA JAZZ SINGERS LUDWIG RECITAL HALL, KENT STATE UNIVERSITY, 1325 THEATRE, KENT 330‑672‑2172 www.kent.edu/music
23 APRIL 2026 (THU)7:30PM FREEOBERLIN SMALL JAZZ ENSEMBLES CAT IN THE CREAM COFFEEHOUSE, 180 W LORAIN, OBERLIN 440‑775‑8610 www.oberlin.edu
23 APRIL 2026 (THU)8PM ADMISSIONSNARKY PUPPY AGORA THEATRE, 5000 EUCLID, CLEVELAND 216-881-2221 www.agoracleveland.com
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 ADMISSIONMERCYHURST 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 FREEOBERLIN 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 VARIOUSTRI-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