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Ben Tweedt Trio

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by Daniel Peck

Cincinnati-based pianist Ben Tweedt is one of the Midwest's most sought-after session musicians, appearing in performances and releases by, among others, Dan Wilson, Jamey Haddad, Brandon Coleman and Walfredo Reyes. His first release leading a trio is called Life Cycle and he steps forward to put on an epic performance in support of it. Featuring Ben ...

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Bobby Selvaggio and Miguel Zenon

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by Daniel Peck

Grammy Winner, Doris Duke Artist and Guggenheim and MacArthur Fellow Miguel Zenón represents a select group of musicians who have masterfully balanced and blended the often-contradictory poles of innovation and tradition. Widely considered one of the most groundbreaking and influential saxophonists and composers of his generation, he has also developed a unique voice as a conceptualist, ...

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The Bad Plus Farewell Tour at the Cleveland Museum of Art

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by C. Andrew Hovan

The Bad Plus Gartner Auditorium at the Cleveland Museum of Art Cleveland, OH October 7, 2026 After a 26-year run, The Bad Plus are calling it quits, going out with a series of musical fireworks. Having been on the road since the spring, the group still has more than 30 shows ...

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Jonah Ferguson

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by Daniel Peck

Now New York-based guitarist Jonah Ferguson cut his teeth as an educator, sampler producer and big band composer here in Cleveland before moving on to the Big Apple where he's now an in-demand sideman. This performance brings Jonah back home to Cleveland with a fresh set of originals and a chance to jam with some of ...

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Ben Tweedt Presents: A Tribute to Hermeto Pascoal

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by Daniel Peck

Cincinnati-based pianist Ben Tweedt and Cleveland-based flutist Bryan Kennard spoke on several occasions over the last couple years about their mutual admiration for Hermeto Pascoal's music. In the middle of planning this show, Hermeto passed in September 2025 at the age of 89. While the world lost one of its bright, creative sparks, Hermeto ...

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Darren Frate Group

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by Daniel Peck

Darren Frate's music has been described as world music, jazz and jazz fusion woven together by bass driven grooves and improvisation. Darren leads and has the unique ability to perform not just in his own style but to effectively emulate other bassist styles as well.Joined by Nate Yingling on piano and keyboards, Steve Kortyka ...

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Joshua Smith Quartet, Set 1

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by Daniel Peck

Over the past 20 years, Keigo Hirakawa has transformed himself from a student of the jazz masters to an artist with vision and unique sense of expressions. His jazz piano trio is well-known throughout the Midwest for their willingness to be musically spontaneous on stage, exploring original compositions and redefining jazz standards to make it their ...

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Adam O'Farrill's ELEPHANT at BOP STOP

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by John Chacona

Adam O'Farrill's ELEPHANT BOP STOP at the Music Settlement Cleveland, OH September 9, 2026 What might have been on the minds of listeners who considered attending a concert by Adam O'Farrill's ELEPHANT, but who didn't know quite what to expect? Since the band had a name and not a ...

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Hingetown Jazz Festival 2026

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by John Chacona

Hingetown Jazz Festival BOP STOP, Jukebox and Saucy Brew Works Cleveland, OH September 5, 2026 Birds flyin' high, you know how I feel Sun in the sky, you know how I feel Breeze driftin' on by, you know how I feel Beloved Cleveland vocalist Evelyn Wright ...

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Jamey Haddad Quartet Featuring Helio Alves

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by Daniel Peck

Jamey Haddad holds a singular position in the world of jazz and contemporary music. Haddad's musical voice transcends styles and trends, and the universal quality of his playing has attracted many international collaborations with artists including Yo-Yo Ma, Paul Simon, and Sting. Born of Lebanese descent, he is regarded as one of the foremost world music ...


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