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Roy Book Binder
Featuring Jamey Haddad, Allan Mallet, & Kip Reed
Thursday June 15
8PM
$10

Roy Bookbinder's "What You Gonna Do"       

Roy Bookbinder's "Ragtime Millionaire"

Roy Book Binder has been a Blues singing, guitar picking, song writing raconteur for the past thirty years.  He worked closely in the ' 60s with blues masters Rev. Gary Davis and Pink Anderson.  He is a genuine example of the traveling bluesman tradition that began in the ' 20s, was revived in the ' 60s and continues today.  Book Binder's stories are as good as the songs.  The Sydney Morning Herald said, "behind the humor lurks a musical master."
 
Currently Roy Book Binder is touring in support of his latest CD "Live at The Fur Peace Station" which was recorded at Jorma Kaukonen's Fur Peace Ranch in Pomeroy, Ohio.  This new CD features several originals as well as compositions by the Reverend Gary Davis, Pink Anderson, Dave Van Ronk, and Mississippi John Hurt.
 
Don't miss the master Piedmont style guitar picker and storyteller Roy Book Binder live at NIghttown on Thursday, June 15th.

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From Brasil
Jovino Santos Neto All-Star International Trio
Featuring Jamey Haddad (USA) and Roberto Occhipinti (Canada)
Saturday and Sunday June 17 & 18
9PM Saturday
7PM Sunday
$20

Jovino Santos Neto's "Mendanha"      

Jovino Santos Neto's "Jujuba"

Jovino Santos Neto
 
A master pianist, composer, arranger, flutist, and player of a multitude of other instruments including the melodica and the accordion, Jovino Santos Neto is one of the top Brazilian musicians working today.  Currently based in Seattle, Washington, Jovino Santos Neto has throughout his career been closely affiliated with the Brazilian master Hermeto Pascoal.  He was an integral part of Pascoal's group from 1977-1992 where he fine tuned his artistry and co-produced several legendary records during that time.  His relationship with Hermeto Pascoal continues as his mentor figures prominently in his recent recordings. 

Since moving to Seattle in 1992, Jovino Santos Neto has continued to tour the world and record prolifically.  From 1993-1997 he was a prominent member of Flora Purim's and Airto Moreira's Fourth World.  In addition he has recorded multiple CD's with his Seattle group, made a masterful CD with Mandolinist Mike Marshall, and recently returned to his native Rio De Janeiro to record his latest CD "Roda Carioca (Rio Circle)" with an all Brazilian All-Star lineup with special guests Joyce on vocals, and Hermeto Pascoal on multiple instruments, and several other notable Brazilian session musicians and long time colleagues.  Jovino Santos Neto is living proof of the fact that the music coming from Brazil is among the most creative in the world.
 
Jamey Haddad
 
A world class musician, native Clevelander Jamey Haddad  spent most of 2003 and 2004 on tour with Simon and Garfunkel enhancing their world famous music with his percussion. That tour included an appearance in downtown Cleveland at Gund Arena. Jamey Haddad has been a professional jazz musician for over 25 years and has enjoyed a wide and diverse career. He has toured and recorded with many greats including Carly Simon, Joe Lovano, Paul Winter, Kenny Werner, and Dave Liebman.

Jamey Haddad wears many hats.... he is a great jazz drummer, he has invented and patented several percussion instruments, and he has performed worldwide with musicians spanning four different continents. An author and lecturer, he is considered an authority on musical cultures and their rhythmic base. Currently he is teaching at the Berklee School of Music and at Oberlin and he continues to tour as the leader of his own group, and as a special guest, nationally and internationally.  Jamey Haddad has extensive experience playing Brazilian music.  He lived in Brazil for close to two years in the 80's, performed frequently with the large Brazilian community in New York City where he lived for 25 years, and continues to take inspiration from South American music in his current projects.
 
Roberto Occhipinti
 
Roberto Occhipinti is one of Canada's premier bassists, comfortable in a wide variety of musical contexts. He toured and recorded with Blue Note recording artist Jane Bunnett on her last 3 albums, including the Grammy nominated disc Alma de Santiago. In addition, Roberto toured with Juno award winning group NOJO, performing at Canadian jazz festivals with the legendary saxophonist Sam Rivers. Roberto has recorded 3 albums with Cuban piano virtuoso Hilario Duran including 2005 Juno award winning Album New Danzon which he produced and performed. Roberto continues this musical partnership with upcoming performances in the US and Canada.

Other recording projects include, a Juno nominated disc City of Neighborhoods with NOJO and Sam Rivers, a quintet recording with drummer Marty Morell and a new disc for his nonet following on the success of THE CUSP featuring his own compositions for a larger jazz ensemble.

As producer, he's currently working on projects for the Gryphon Trio, Shurum Burum Jazz Circus, Quartetto Gelato, Soul Stew and Hilario Durán's next album, recorded in Havana.

Roberto Occhipinti has worked with Jovino Santos Neto on several occasions and features the pianists compositions on his new CD "Yemaya" (2006, Alma Records).

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The Frank & Joe Show
Featuring Frank Vignola and Joe Ascione
Thursday June 22
8PM
$20

Frank & Joe's "Long Train Running"

Frank Vignola and Joe Ascione are considered consummate professionals, bandleaders and sidemen on the traditional side of jazz. Bios of the two describe child prodigies, developing into sought after and respected players.

Frank, when pronouncing his musical intentions at age 6, was gifted with his grandmother's vintage D'Angelico New Yorker guitar as well as records by Les Paul, and Bucky Pizzarelli, not to mention a stack of Django Reinhardt 48s he would quickly master. Frank also laid claim to the banjo and was crowned the Grand National Banjo Champion of Canada at 13 years old. From early on his influences were diverse, ranging from Django Reinhardt, Joe Pass and Les Paul to Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Van Halen and Bach. While still in his teens, Vignola was regarded as one of the top musicians in New York. He's been a bandleader with Concord Jazz, Acoustic Disc and Nagel-Heyer and spent many years as Les Pauls trusty side as well as guitar slinger in Mark O'Connors Hot Trio.

Four year old Baby Joe pounded his mama's pots and pans with astounding purpose and rhythmic sensibility, budding into a dazzling polyrhythmic percussionist by his teens. Counting Gene Krupa, Philly Joe Jones and Buddy Rich among his greatest influences (having served as a roadie for the latter in his teenage years), Ascione has toured the world and appeared on over 60 albums as a sideman, in the process becoming one of the most in-demand drummers in the business. He is also an established bandleader and has 2 critically lauded solo albums under his belt. He's held it down with everyone from Donald Fagen, & Cab Calloway to Noel Redding.

By the time most kids are deciding on prom dates, Frank and Joe were ensconced in a musical world of idols and legends. They quickly became seasoned studio and touring artists, playing with everyone from Madonna and Ringo Starr to Chet Atkins and Donald Fagen. Frank and Joe, as separate entities, found themselves in demand, but something was missing musically.

Frank and Joe's first meeting was typical. Frank's drummer couldn't make a scheduled show and called Joe to fill in. This chance meeting created what would later be called THE FRANK AND JOE SHOW. A group so diverse in its musical influences, a fresh sound was inevitable. The pair was signed to Hyena Records and released their first CD 33 1/3 in 2004, followed by its bookend, 66 2/3 in 2005, both produced by the legendary Joel Dorn.

Currently Frank Vignola and Joe Ascione are touring with their four piece group in support of their latest CD "Submarine Bus".  Don't miss the incredible Frank and Joe Show when they make their way to Nighttown on Thursday, June 22nd at Nighttown.  Incidentally Frank Vignola and Joe Ascione played the first JWP concert at Nighttown seven years ago in June of 1999.  They have played Nighttown every year since that time and we are glad to have them as part of the Nighttown family.

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Bobby Selvaggio
Friday June 23
9PM
$10

Bobby Selvaggio's "Julian's Way"

Bobby Selvaggio's "The Path"

Born in Cleveland, Ohio in June of 1969, Bobby Selvaggio is the son of local jazz legend Pete Selvaggio. The youngest of three brothers, Bobby was exposed to jazz at an early age and is now considered one of the most innovative musicians to come out of Cleveland in years.

Bobby grew up watching his father teaching and practicing during the day and playing and hanging until the wee hours of the morning. The family was fortunate to see his dad play with some of the jazz greats, including Guy Lombardo.

By his 11th birthday, Bobby couldn't deny his attraction to jazz any longer. He decided that the alto sax was his instrument of choice. Bobby cites Cannonball Adderley as one of the strongest influences to help guide his decision.

Bobby started to gig regularly after high school graduation and attended Kent State University for his undergraduate degree in Music Performance. Bobby immersed himself in his passions and dedicated himself to jazz fulltime. He joined the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra and received several regional and state awards for performance at various competitions.

Bobby also began teaching both high school and college students. Today, he maintains a staple of private students along with his permanent position as Director of Jazz Studies at Muskingum College.

In 1992, Bobby received a scholarship to attend the Manhattan School of Music where he earned his masters in Jazz Performance. The four years spent in New York changed his life forever. Living and learning in arguably the best jazz environment in the world, Bobby's New York experience went a long way to solidify his raw talent. He studied and worked with some of the greatest musicians recording today - Dick Oatts, Bobby Watson and Ryan Kisor. He worked with the Village Vanguard Orchestra and gigged at the great jazz clubs including the Vanguard and Birdland.

Now living in Cleveland with his wife Chelsea and son Julian, Bobby continues to work on new projects. In 1999, he released his debut CD, "First Steps" to critical acclaim. Leading the rhythm section on the disc is Dan Wall/piano, Matt Perko/Drums and Gary Hoopengardener/Bass. In 2001, Bobby completed his second solo album, entitled "Round", featuring Cleveland musicians Mike Murray on piano, Aidan Plank on bass, and Matt Perko on drums.

Bobby also has composed and arranged more than 200 original pieces for various groups. His octet, Red Rhinoceros, has featured his signature style - filled with diverse, intricate melodies and syncopations. His music is original, open and refreshing.

Appearing with Bobby Selvaggio at Nighttown will be pianist Dan Murphy, acoustic bassist Chris Mees, and drummer Matt Perko.  Don't miss the rising star saxophonist Bobby Selvaggio at Nighttown on Friday, June 23rd.

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Erin Bode
Thursday June 29
8PM
$15