May 11, 2026
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Indianapolis based guitarist Charlie Ballentine returns to our stage and to our program – this time in front of a live audience.
Charlie released two albums in 2021; Cold Coffee is a collection of his own works and Life is Brief – a Tribute to...
May 4, 2026
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Long time Pittsburgh resident trombonist, pianist and band leader Reggie Watkins has released four recordings as leader and has appeared on many others.
From 1999 to 2006 he served as trombonist and musical director for trumpeter and band leader for...
Apr 27, 2026
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Nathan-Paul grew up a pastor’s son here in Cleveland, and knows how to deliver sound medicine to the people. His velvety lo-fi sounds are a vibe-heavy soul party, fusing modern trap, 70s funk, and fiery southern gospel.
And Fusion is an apt word for...
Apr 20, 2026
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A chance meeting with Wynton Marsalis in Dayton, Ohio led Stacy Dillard to New York where the saxophonist thrives fronting three of his own bands that cut across R&B/Funk and Hip Hop and serves as an in-demand sideman.
It’s also where he met...
Apr 13, 2026
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Venturing onward to New York seems to be a necessary step in the careers of most aspiring jazz artists. Guitarist Tim Picard has been a Northeast Ohio mainstay, equally adept in straight ahead and free jazz. But time marches on and opportunities...