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Live at the Bop Stop

Jun 1, 2026

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One of contemporary jazz’s best vibraphonists, Roy Ayers passed away in May of 2025 leaving behind a legacy of recordings that would be the envy of many.

Forecast has been a mainstay on the Cleveland music scene for over 30 years, selling out shows...


May 25, 2026

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Founded in Chicago and Led by Bassist Kevin Robert Martinez, Reclamation Band is modern jazz with an open rural backdrop. Its unique combination of composed and improvised elements evokes an array of moods and styles such as Americana, Avante-Garde...


May 18, 2026

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Bassist Carlo De Rosa is a veteran of both the New York and Miami jazz scenes. The Michigan native performed on Yo-Yo Ma’s 2009 Grammy Award Winning Album Songs of Joy and Peace and two other Grammy nominated albums.

For this trio performance,...


May 11, 2026

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Indianapolis based guitarist Charlie Ballantine 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...