Live at the Bop Stop: Recent Episodes

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The Bop Stop at The Music Settlement is Cleveland's premier listening room: an intimate, acoustically pristine performance venue with sweeping views of Lake Erie.

WINNER of All About Jazz's "Top Jazz Club In The United States" 2019 WINNER of Cleveland Hot List's "Best Jazz And Blues" 2017, 2018, 2020 WINNER of Scene Magazine's "Best of Cleveland: BEST JAZZ CLUB" 2015, 2016 WINNER of the FOX 8 BUZZ LIST "Nightlife Spots" category, 2014

This performance used with permission from Jake and John Hart

John Hart is a veteran guitarist with over 30 years of experience on the New York City jazz scene, with ten releases as a bandleader and over 100 appearances as a sideman.

Jake Hart is an award-winning emerging pianist whose 2024 debut Collage features a 56-minute solo piano performance.

The two pair up with veteran bassist Steven Kirsty and drummer and Vancouver native Tandy Petschauer to enmesh a wide variety of compositional styles into what we think you’ll find is a very interesting whole. From May 26th, 2024 it’s Jake and John Hart – Live at the Bop Stop.

This performance used with permission from Dan Weiss.

Three time Shifting Foundation grantee Dan Weiss has been hailed as one of the top five jazz drummers by The New York Times, and his large ensemble recording “Fourteen” made the top ten list of their best recordings of 2014. Weiss’s innovative drumming and forward-thinking compositions have been pushing musical limits for decades. Weiss’s intense study of jazz, classical Indian, contemporary classical, west African, and metal sets a musical platform that creates a sound that transcends conventional style or genre. His compositional trademarks are angular yet emotive melodies, complex through-composed drum parts, rhythmic cycles native to many non-western music, and melodic shapes drawing directly from the Raga System found in Indian classical music.

Scaling down to a Trio Dan Weiss has released four albums, and this performance highlight’s selections from the 2024 release Even Odds, which experiments with diverse approaches to composition and improvisation. Featuring Miguel Zenon on saxophone, Matt Mitchel on piano and Dan Weiss on drums, and from a May 4th, 2024 performance, it’s the Dan Weiss Trio – Live at the Bop Stop.

All Songs by Dan Weiss

It Is What it Is

The Childern of Uvalde

Five to Nine

Max Roach

To learn more about the program, visit our website at thebopstop.org and click on the Live at the Bop Stop Radio Show link.

This performance used with permission from Zakk Jones.

Columbus, Ohio based guitarist Zakk Jones is a pre-eminent educator. At Capital University he leads one of the nation’s oldest collegiate jazz programs along with the school’s big band. In his spare time he hosts the ‘Beyond the Frets’ podcast.

His guitar trio, which you’ll hear here, has been together since 2019 and this performance highlights selections from the group’s two 2024 releases entitled ‘Why Not?’ and ‘Tomorrow Comes Early’.

From an April 24th, 2024 performance, it’s the Zakk Jones Trio – Live at the Bop Stop.

Can't Hide Love - Evans/Hall Butterfly - Jones Palm Grease - Hancock Top Gun Anthem - Faltermeyer Actual Proof - Hancock

To learn more about the program, visit thebopstop.org and click on the Live at the Bop Stop Radio Show link.

This performance used with permission from Daniel Meron

New York City based composer and pianist Daniel Meron brought his trio to Clevland to debut pieces from his 2024 Pinch Records based release Pendulum.

Over the past decade Meron has established himself as a prominent figure in the modern jazz scene releasing four critically acclaimed albums, and with featured performances at the Jacksonville Jazz Festival, Costa Rica Jazz Festival, and tours of the US, Canada, Europe and Israel.

From a May 5th, 2024 performance that features Pablo Menares on Bass, Jimmy Macbride on Drums and Daniel Meron on piano, it’s the Daniel Meron Trio – Live at the Bop Stop.

Marzuk - Meron Up to You - Meron Night Ride - Meron Pendulum - Meron Cyborg - Meron

For more information on the program, click on the Live at the Bop Stop Radio Show link at thebopstop.org.

This performance used with permission from Theron Brown.

If you’re a frequent lister to this program we mention often that Theron Brown is the hardest working performer in show business. From his work as Artistic Director with the I Promise School to his role overseeing the annual Rubber City Jazz and Blues Festival, Theron is intimately involved with making Northeast Ohio a magnet for musical talent. For this performance, Theron brings the Fender Rhodes Mk II to life with his trio.

While the Hammond B3 gets the accolades for being the center of Soul Jazz, The Fender Rhodes might not get the credit it deserves for the warmth, authenticity and versatility it delivered to audiences. At least, the ones built before 1983. If you like what you hear today and are looking for more jazz records focused around the Fender Rhodes, All About Jazz has an excellent article on this topic, written by Chris May.

For now, though, featuring Zaire Darden on Drums, Jordan McBride on Bass and Theron Brown on Piano and Fender Rhodes and from a sold out April 26th, 2024 performance, it’s the Theron Brown Trio – Live at the Bop Stop.

There is No Greater Love - Jones Who Shot John? - Wilson Feel Like Making Love - McDaniels Swingin' at the Haven - Marsalis

For more information on the program, click on the Live at the Bop Stop Radio Show link at thebopstop.org.

When Denver native and Oberlin Conservatory graduate Mitchell Galligan sits down behind a Hammond B3, people take notice. One of the best young piano and organ players to cross our path in quite some time, Mitchell has performed alongside some of the legends of jazz including Billy Hart, Eddie Henderson and Jamey Haddad.

This sold out trio performance features Mitchell on Hammond B3 alongside Tim Picard on Guitar and Ori Jossel on drums. From April 26th, 2024 it’s the Mitchell Galligan Trio – Live at the Bop Stop.

Green Jeans - Green Somewhere in the Night - Green The Sermon - Smith Ana Maria - Shorter Beyond All Limits - Shaw Our Miss Brooks - Vick 100 Ways - Wakefield/Wright/Coleman

This performance used with permission from Aidan Plank.

While Lyle Mays was widely known for his work with Pat Metheny, his solo work has warranted considerably less attention.

In this performance, Northeast Ohio based bassist Aiden Plank enlisted performers from the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra and musicians from around the area to explore and perform compositions from the catalog of the 11 time Grammy winner.

Featuring Anthony Fuoco on Piano, Dan Bruce on Guitar, Dustin May on Drums, Brad Wagner on Saxophones, Garret Folger on Trumpet and Flugelhorn, Dan Bailey on Keyboards, Patrick Duke Graney on Percussion and Aiden Plank on Bass, and from a December19th, 2024 performance, it’s Aiden Plank Presents the Music of Lyle Mays - Live at the Bop Stop.

Bill Evans - Mays Fictionary - Mays Hard Eights - Mays Sienna - Mays August - Mays Au Lait - Metheny/Mays Either Ornette - Mays Slink - Mays Close to Home - Mays

For more information on the program, click on the Live at the Bop Stop Radio Show link at thebopstop.org.

This performance used with permission from Stephane Wrembel

If you’re a fan of Gypsy Jazz, or are in tune with the extensive legacy of Django Reinhart, then Stephane Wrembel likely needs no introduction. But if you’re new to the genre you’ll be impressed with Stephane Wrembel’s extensive list of accomplishments and his gifts.

His original compositions for movies, including Midnight in Paris, Vicky Christina Barcelona and Rifkin’s Festival have earned him global accolades. He’s performed among luminaries from John Schofield to Elvis Costello to Shelia E.

There’s inspiration to be had and groundbreaking performances to be found across all 17 of his releases, including 2023’s Django New Orleans – selections from which are featured in this performance. Featuring Josh Kaye on Guitar, Ari Folman-Cohen on Bass, Nick Anderson on Drums, and from a May 16th, 2024 sold out performance, it’s Stephane Wrembel – Live at the Bop Stop.

Improvization #1 - Reinhardt Improvization #2 - Reinhardt Indifference/Valse de Wasso - Wrembel Life in three Phases Part 1 - Wrembel Bistro Fada - Wrembel Gin Gin - Reinhardt Dark Eyes - Wrembel

As we gear up for Season 17 of our program, please enjoy an encore performance from pianist Aaron Parks.

Aaron Parks is one of contemporary jazz’s most forward thinking and creative pianists. From his work with Terrance Blanchard to his four lauded releases as either a band leader or as a solo pianist, Aaron Parks earns accolades from The New York Times, Jazziz Magazine, the BBC and the San Jose Mercury News.

We’ve been lucky enough to host Aaron’s trio performances previously, but this time, Aaron Parks joined us for two sold out solo performances. From November 5th, 2021 it’s Aaron Parks – Live at the Bop Stop..

Driven by the cause of the development and showcasing of uniquely Canadian Jazz compositions, the Canadian Jazz Collective features a dozen JUNO Awards across the group – and another nomination for their 2023 album SEPTOLOGY.

This performance is the first US appearance from the full collective and it features Kirk MacDonald on Saxophone, Derrick Gardner on Trumpet, Virginia MacDonald on Clarinet, Lorne Lofsky on Guitar, Brian Dickinson on Piano, Neil Swainson on Bass and Bernard Reiter on Drums.

From a March 22nd, 2024 performance, it’s the American debut of the Canadian Jazz Collective – Live at the Bop Stop.

When he isn’t touring the country as a member of the free jazz collective ‘The Music Quintet’ Coleman Rose makes time as a performer and composer in the Sonny Rollins Ensemble at Oberlin College. Well equipped to live and work in both free and traditional jazz, Coleman showcases the latter here in this sextet featuring works by Wayne Shorter, Cannonball Adderley and John Coltrane.

Featuring Coleman Rose on Tenor Sax, Chris Coles on Alto Sax, Mitchell Galligan on Hammond B3, Tommy Lehman on Trumpet, Tim Picard on Guitar, and Ori Jossell on drums, and from a sold out performance from March 29th, 2024, it’s the Coleman Rose Sextet – Live at the Bop Stop.

Washington DC Native Alex Hamburger is an outstanding flutist and vocalist who makes a return appearance here in support of her 2023 release What If?

Featuring Alex on Flute and Vocals, Jose Luiz Martins on Piano, Kip Reed on Bass, Gabe Jones on Drums and Patrick Duke Graney on Percussion, and from a March 10th, 2024 performance, it’s Alex Hamburger – Live at the Bop Stop.

New Jersey Native John Petrucelli Leverages His Diverse Background To Provide A Hard Charging, Heavily Improvisational Based Performance On This Week’s Program. From His Beginnings On The Trenton And Newark Jazz Scenes, To His Work With The Uptown Jazz Orchestra In New Orleans, John Mixes These Influences Into A Powerful Sound.

John Spent Two Years In Ohio As The Susan Neumann Postdoctoral Fellow Of Jazz History At The Oberlin Conservatory, Working With Students To Explore The 100,000 Plus Recordings And Artifacts That Chronicle The History Of Jazz.

The End Of That Fellowship Sees John Departing Northeast Ohio To Return To His New Jersey Roots, But Not Before He Gave Us A Terrific Send Off Show, Which You'll Hear Today. Featuring Gabe Jones On Drums, Jordan Mcbride On Bass And John Petrucelli On Saxophone- From June 8th. 2024 It's John Petrucelli - Live At The Bop Stop.

Regarded as one of the most renowned leaders and percussionists of our time, Sammy Deleon has transcended genre, style and class into a 40+ year musical career which revels in rich influences from the 70s to the present. Deleon has fronted his own band for 27+ years becoming a staple of the Latin music scene gaining popularity for his irresistible, danceable groove-oriented music.

Jackie Warren, pianist in several notable ensembles including the 3D Jazz Trio, and the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra, recently appeared Off-Broadway (New World Stages) with Sherrie Maricle and the DIVA Jazz Orchestra in Maurice Hines’ critically acclaimed TAPPIN’ THRU LIFE.

Together they make magic on stage every time they appear together, and this performance is no exception.

From January 5th, 2024 it’s Sammy DeLeon y su Orquestra – Live at the Bop Stop.

Cincinnati native and New York based Andrew Haug has a compositional style best described by fellow musicians as “honest and thoughtful, beautiful yet energetic, with a hint of mysteriousness and darkness.”

Bassist Ben Tiberio has spent his twenties lending a crucial voice to the upper echelons of New York City’s vibrant jazz scene. Ben’s bass playing has been a fixture in the bands of his generation’s biggest torchbearers: Joel Ross, María Grand, Veronica Swift, and Immanuel Wilkins to name a few.

Along with Vibraphonist Josh Strange and Drummer Charlie Schefft, the quartet toured in support of their respective 2023 releases, coming together to expand upon each other's work. From a September 23rd, 2023 performance, it's the Andrew Haug Quartet - Live at the Bop Stop.

Equally at home and adept at both straight ahead and free jazz, Cleveland based drummer Jeremy McCabe has served as an up and coming sideman in Northeast Ohio for the past five years. For this performance he steps into the limelight as bandleader for two sets that feature everything from Herbie Hancock to Radiohead to Frank Zappa.

Performing as a sextet and featuring Coleman Rose on tenor saxophone, Tim Picard on guitar, Grant Heineman on piano, Kevin Robert Martinez on bass, Will Curry on Winds and Jeremy McCabe on Drums, and from a February 15th, 2024 performance, it’s the Jeremy McCabe Group – Live at the Bop Stop.

All music used with permission by Ari Hoenig.

The Fat Tea Me May - Hoenig
Conception - Shearing
Tea For Two - Youmans
Sophisticated Lady - Ellington
Golden Schatze - Hoenig
Home - Hoenig
Song 7 - Hoenig
Song 8 - Hoenig

Ari Hoenig is a jazz drummer, composer and educator known for his unusual and intense approach to drumming emphasizing complex rhythms in direct harmony with other group members. Ari is widely noted particularly for his drumming not being relegated to just keeping tempo, or being a side issue to the music he plays in, but rather for elevating drumming as an indispensable part of the performance.

Ari’s trio joins us for two sold out sets in the midst of a world tour in support of his 2022 release Golden Treasures which features Ari on Drums, Gadi Lehavi on Piano and Ben Tiberio on bass. From July 21st, 2023 here’s the second set of a performance from the Ari Hoenig Trio, Live at the Bop Stop

Live at the Bop Stop is made possible by The Music Settlement – serving Northeast Ohio by offering music instruction, music therapy, and early childhood education since 1912. The Music Settlement's mission is to welcome all to our music and arts community to learn, create, inspire, and heal.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio, and the studios of WBWC FM on the campus of Baldwin-Wallace University in Berea, Ohio. Additional production at the Bop Stop is provided by Graham Rosen. Technical editing for the program is provided by Dr. Pete Naegele, Shawn Gilbert, and Darren Thompson through Gilazar Media.

The executive producer and writer is Daniel Peck, with additional consulting production on behalf of The Music Settlement by Bryan Kennard.

For extended versions of all of our shows, our Live at the Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app or visit our website at www.themusicsettlement.org and click the Bop Stop link.

To reach out directly, email liveatthebopstop@gmail.com.

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All music used with permission by Hilario Duran.

Segundo Encuentro - Duran
Song 2 - Duran
Song 3 - Standard
Spain in My Mind - Duran
Song 5 - Duran
Descarga en la EGREM - Duran

Cuban born Hilario Durán grew up in Havana in a musical family surrounded by a variety of diverse musical influences on a daily basis. He began working as a professional musician in Cuba’s Los Papa Cun¬-Cun Ensemble and in a variety of musical formats. Later on, in the 70’s, Durán was Chucho Valdés’ chosen successor in Cuba’s most modern big band, Orquesta Cubana de Música Moderna.

Since arriving in Toronto in 1998, Hilario has made a name for himself, he is a multi-Canadian Juno Award winner and nominee; an American Grammy nominee; a multi-Canadian National Jazz Award winner & nominee; and the proud recipient of the 2007 Chico O’Farrill Lifetime Achievement Award, from Latin Jazz USA, for his outstanding contributions to Afro-Cuban Jazz and Latin Jazz.

This group, Contumbao has an impressive dynamic range of different tempos, tones and moods and features not only Hilario but other heavyweights from the world of Cuban and Canadian Jazz including Yoser Ridriguez on bass, Amhed Mitchel on Drums and Jorge Luis Torres on Percussion. From a July 29th, 2023 sold out performance, here’s the second set of Hilario Duran’s Contumbao – Live at the Bop Stop.

Live at the Bop Stop is made possible by The Music Settlement – serving Northeast Ohio by offering music instruction, music therapy, and early childhood education since 1912. The Music Settlement's mission is to welcome all to our music and arts community to learn, create, inspire, and heal.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio, and the studios of WBWC FM on the campus of Baldwin-Wallace University in Berea, Ohio. Additional production at the Bop Stop is provided by Graham Rosen. Technical editing for the program is provided by Dr. Pete Naegele, Shawn Gilbert, and Darren Thompson through Gilazar Media.

The executive producer and writer is Daniel Peck, with additional consulting production on behalf of The Music Settlement by Bryan Kennard.

For extended versions of all of our shows, our Live at the Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app or visit our website at www.themusicsettlement.org and click the Bop Stop link.

To reach out directly, email liveatthebopstop@gmail.com.

I'm Daniel Peck. Join me again next time... Live at the Bop Stop.

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All music used with permission by Brandon Coleman Trio.

Blues For Ron - Coleman
Alone Together - Schwartz
Weaver of Dreams - Burrell
A Trust Fall - Coleman
Phobos - Coleman
Invitation - Kaper

Having been called a “wonderful composer” and “sophisticated player” as well as “one of the most unique guitar voices to emerge over the last decade,” Brandon Coleman is an on-the-rise and in-demand performer in the world of creative guitar playing. Based out of Cincinnati, OH, Coleman performs and composes music that is intricate, personal, and cinematic, inspired by his musical idols and his roots in the Appalachian mountains.

As adept as he is at guitar playing, his work in the producer’s chair shouldn’t go unmentioned, particularly his work with Sam Blakeslee and Wistful Thinking. Brandon’s value at shaping the sound of others is as important as how he shapes his own.

Featuring Brandon Coleman on Guitar, Matt Wiles on Bass and Jeff Mellot on Drums and from a July 28th, 2023 performance it’s the Brandon Coleman Trio – Live at the Bop Stop.

Live at the Bop Stop is made possible by The Music Settlement – serving Northeast Ohio by offering music instruction, music therapy, and early childhood education since 1912. The Music Settlement's mission is to welcome all to our music and arts community to learn, create, inspire, and heal.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio, and the studios of WBWC FM on the campus of Baldwin-Wallace University in Berea, Ohio. Additional production at the Bop Stop is provided by Graham Rosen. Technical editing for the program is provided by Dr. Pete Naegele, Shawn Gilbert, and Darren Thompson through Gilazar Media.

The executive producer and writer is Daniel Peck, with additional consulting production on behalf of The Music Settlement by Bryan Kennard.

For extended versions of all of our shows, our Live at the Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app or visit our website at www.themusicsettlement.org and click the Bop Stop link.

To reach out directly, email liveatthebopstop@gmail.com.

I'm Daniel Peck. Join me again next time... Live at the Bop Stop.

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All music used with permission by Ben Tweedt Trio.

East of the Sun and West of the Moon - Standard
Flow Out - Tweedt
Back to School - Tweedt
Otherscape - Tweedt
Iowa - Tweedt
Chasing Ghosts - Tweedt
Vera Cruz - Nascimento
Elegy - Tweedt
Apex - Tweedt
Fatima - Pascoal

Cincinnati based pianist Ben Tweedt is a pianist, composer, and arranger known for his lush harmonies, intricate compositions, and lyrical improvisation and his compositions and repertoire reflect his wide range of musical interests, including jazz, gospel, European classical music, Afro-Cuban music, and Brazilian music as you’ll hear here.

From a July 30th, 2023 performance and featuring Justin Dawson on Bass, Tom Buckley on Drums and Ben Tweedt on Piano, it’s the Ben Tweedt Trio – Live at the Bop Stop.

Live at the Bop Stop is made possible by The Music Settlement – serving Northeast Ohio by offering music instruction, music therapy, and early childhood education since 1912. The Music Settlement's mission is to welcome all to our music and arts community to learn, create, inspire, and heal.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio, and the studios of WBWC FM on the campus of Baldwin-Wallace University in Berea, Ohio. Additional production at the Bop Stop is provided by Graham Rosen. Technical editing for the program is provided by Dr. Pete Naegele, Shawn Gilbert, and Darren Thompson through Gilazar Media.

The executive producer and writer is Daniel Peck, with additional consulting production on behalf of The Music Settlement by Bryan Kennard.

For extended versions of all of our shows, our Live at the Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app or visit our website at www.themusicsettlement.org and click the Bop Stop link.

To reach out directly, email liveatthebopstop@gmail.com.

I'm Daniel Peck. Join me again next time... Live at the Bop Stop.

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All music used with permission by Shawn Maxwell Quartet.

Ravage Eject - Maxwell
Squared Circle - Maxwell
Year 3 - Maxwell
Mr. Strongbow - Maxwell
Welcome Anxiety - Maxwell
Elbow of Phyllis - Maxwell
Snow Snow - Maxwell
Napping in the Sunshine - Maxwell
Dangerous Curve - Maxwell

Chicago based saxophonist Shawn Maxwell is consistently regarded as one of the boldest and most unique voices in jazz. Whether he’s performing material from his nine solo albums or leading the New Tomorrow quintet, Shawn’s music challenges audiences and takes chances.

Shawn’s Quartet joins us for this performance on tour in support of his latest release, Story at Eleven. And also because his beloved White Sox happened to be in town. From an August 6th, 2023 performance, it’s the Shawn Maxwell Quartet – Live at the Bop Stop.

Live at the Bop Stop is made possible by The Music Settlement – serving Northeast Ohio by offering music instruction, music therapy, and early childhood education since 1912. The Music Settlement's mission is to welcome all to our music and arts community to learn, create, inspire, and heal.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio, and the studios of WBWC FM on the campus of Baldwin-Wallace University in Berea, Ohio. Additional production at the Bop Stop is provided by Graham Rosen. Technical editing for the program is provided by Dr. Pete Naegele, Shawn Gilbert, and Darren Thompson through Gilazar Media.

The executive producer and writer is Daniel Peck, with additional consulting production on behalf of The Music Settlement by Bryan Kennard.

For extended versions of all of our shows, our Live at the Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app or visit our website at www.themusicsettlement.org and click the Bop Stop link.

To reach out directly, email liveatthebopstop@gmail.com.

I'm Daniel Peck. Join me again next time... Live at the Bop Stop.

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All music used with permission by Jamey Haddad.

Bop-Be - Jarrett
Lawns - Jarrett
Le Mistral - Bley
Questar - Jarrett
River Man - Drake
The Wind Up - Jarrett

Jamey Haddad holds a unique place in both jazz and world music. Working with Yo Yo Ma – Paul Simon and Sting, Jamey is one of America’s most prominent world music percussionists.

This August 19th, 2023 performance catches the Jamey Haddad Quartet in the midst of a tour that features the works of Keith Jarrett. In it, not only does Jamey talk a bit about Keith’s work but talks a bit about his personal experiences that underpin the pieces featured.

It doesn’t hurt that the rest of the group is terrific in their own right. Featuring Bobby Selvaggio on Saxophone, Jonah Ferguson on Guitar, Kip Reed on Bass and Jamey Haddad on Drums and Percussion, it’s the Jamey Haddad Quartet playing Keith Jarrett – Live at the Bop Stop.

Live at the Bop Stop is made possible by The Music Settlement – serving Northeast Ohio by offering music instruction, music therapy, and early childhood education since 1912. The Music Settlement's mission is to welcome all to our music and arts community to learn, create, inspire, and heal.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio, and the studios of WBWC FM on the campus of Baldwin-Wallace University in Berea, Ohio. Additional production at the Bop Stop is provided by Graham Rosen. Technical editing for the program is provided by Dr. Pete Naegele, Shawn Gilbert, and Darren Thompson through Gilazar Media.

The executive producer and writer is Daniel Peck, with additional consulting production on behalf of The Music Settlement by Bryan Kennard.

For extended versions of all of our shows, our Live at the Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app or visit our website at www.themusicsettlement.org and click the Bop Stop link.

To reach out directly, email liveatthebopstop@gmail.com.

I'm Daniel Peck. Join me again next time... Live at the Bop Stop.

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All music used with permission by Monika Herzig.

Help Me - Mitchell
Both Sides Now - Mitchell
My Old Man - Mitchell
Improv - Herzig
I Want to Dance Again - Mitchell
Don't Interrupt the Sorrow - Mitchell
Hissing of Summer Lawns - Mitchell
Chelsea Morning - Mitchell
The Circle Game - Mitchell

Both Sides of Joni is a reinterpretation of Joni Mitchell’s music that was born as a collaboration between pianist Monika Herzig and vocalist Janiece Jaffe. The project – produced as a collaborative in the summer of 2020 amidst the COVID epidemic, resulted in an album of Joni Mitchell standards arranged with a jazz twist.

Shortly after the debut of the results of this project in Indianapolis in 2021 Janice Jaffe passed unexpectedly. But New York based vocalist Alexis Cole stepped in to help ensure the vision of this project reached fruition.

This performance, part of a larger US and European tour – features Monika Herzig on piano, Peter Kinele on guitar, Cassius Goens on drums, Gina Schwarz on bass and Alexis Cole on vocals, and from a September 7th, 2023 performance it’s Monika Herzig and Alexis Cole performing Both Sides of Joni – Live at the Bop Stop.

Live at the Bop Stop is made possible by The Music Settlement – serving Northeast Ohio by offering music instruction, music therapy, and early childhood education since 1912. The Music Settlement's mission is to welcome all to our music and arts community to learn, create, inspire, and heal.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio, and the studios of WBWC FM on the campus of Baldwin-Wallace University in Berea, Ohio. Additional production at the Bop Stop is provided by Graham Rosen. Technical editing for the program is provided by Dr. Pete Naegele, Shawn Gilbert, and Darren Thompson through Gilazar Media.

The executive producer and writer is Daniel Peck, with additional consulting production on behalf of The Music Settlement by Bryan Kennard.

For extended versions of all of our shows, our Live at the Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app or visit our website at www.themusicsettlement.org and click the Bop Stop link.

To reach out directly, email liveatthebopstop@gmail.com.

I'm Daniel Peck. Join me again next time... Live at the Bop Stop.

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All music used with permission by Todd Marcus Quintet.

Privacy - Marcus
Soltice - Marcus
Last Call at Dimitris - MacDonald
Glisten - Marcus

Everyone comes to jazz in their own way and growing up for me, that pathway to jazz came via the clarinet, bass clarinet and alto clarinet which I will not be playing for you on today’s show.

So when Todd Marcus and Virginia MacDonald made an appearance on our stage, it was a must attend for me. And they didn’t disappoint.

Todd Marcus’ straight-ahead bass clarinet playing has carved out a unique voice for the instrument in modern jazz. His music swings hard with both a fiery and introspective intensity but also maintains a strong lyrical sensibility. Marcus’ compositions draw largely on straight-ahead jazz and classical influences but over recent years have also increasingly explored the Middle-Eastern sounds from his Egyptian-American heritage.

But wait, there’s more! Todd is joined by Toronto based clarinetist Virginia MacDonald. A lauded clarinetist in her own right, Virginia has performed and composed on over a dozen Juno Award winning albums and helps lead the Canadian Jazz Collective.

Featuring Eric Kennedy on Drums, Steven Arnold on Bass, Hannah Mayer on Piano, Virginia MacDonald on Clarinet and Todd Marcus on Bass Clarinet, from July 12th, 2023, it’s the Todd Marcus Quintet featuring Virginia MacDonald – Live at the Bop Stop.

Live at the Bop Stop is made possible by The Music Settlement – serving Northeast Ohio by offering music instruction, music therapy, and early childhood education since 1912. The Music Settlement's mission is to welcome all to our music and arts community to learn, create, inspire, and heal.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio, and the studios of WBWC FM on the campus of Baldwin-Wallace University in Berea, Ohio. Additional production at the Bop Stop is provided by Graham Rosen. Technical editing for the program is provided by Dr. Pete Naegele, Shawn Gilbert, and Darren Thompson through Gilazar Media.

The executive producer and writer is Daniel Peck, with additional consulting production on behalf of The Music Settlement by Bryan Kennard.

For extended versions of all of our shows, our Live at the Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app or visit our website at www.themusicsettlement.org and click the Bop Stop link.

To reach out directly, email liveatthebopstop@gmail.com.

I'm Daniel Peck. Join me again next time... Live at the Bop Stop.

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All music used with permission by Natalie Cressman and Ian Faquini.

Song 1 - Faquini
Song 2 - ?
Medley - Guinga/Faquini
Auburn Whisper - Cressman/Faquini
You Go To My Head - Coots
Shada Bein Mayama? - Hayes
Bencao de Iansa - Faquini
Song 8 - ?
Song 9 - ?
Can't Find My Way Home - Winwood
Already There - Cressman/Faquini
Just One of Those Things - Porter
Song 13 -
Medley 2 - Cressman/Faquini

New York City based Natalie Cressman is a singer/songwriter and trombonist who draws inspiration from a vast array of deep and powerful musical currents. She released her 5th album in April 2019, this time in collaboration with Brazilian composer, guitarist and vocalist Ian Faquini.

Drawing from impressionism, jazz, and the great Brazilian songwriting tradition, Setting Rays of Summer is a ten-track collection of original material featuring compositions in three different languages: Portuguese, English and French. With the warm instrumentation of acoustic guitar and trombone alongside two-part vocal harmonies hugging the Brazilian-accented Portuguese, Cressman & Faquini weave their musical voices together to create a fully orchestrated sound befitting a much larger ensemble, and you’ll hear much of that material on this program.

From September 8th, 2023 it’s Natalie Cressman and Ian Faquini – Live at the Bop Stop.

Live at the Bop Stop is made possible by The Music Settlement – serving Northeast Ohio by offering music instruction, music therapy, and early childhood education since 1912. The Music Settlement's mission is to welcome all to our music and arts community to learn, create, inspire, and heal.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio, and the studios of WBWC FM on the campus of Baldwin-Wallace University in Berea, Ohio. Additional production at the Bop Stop is provided by Graham Rosen. Technical editing for the program is provided by Dr. Pete Naegele, Shawn Gilbert, and Darren Thompson through Gilazar Media.

The executive producer and writer is Daniel Peck, with additional consulting production on behalf of The Music Settlement by Bryan Kennard.

For extended versions of all of our shows, our Live at the Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app or visit our website at www.themusicsettlement.org and click the Bop Stop link.

To reach out directly, email liveatthebopstop@gmail.com.

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All music used with permission by Ricardo Vivero Morales .

Introspectiva - Morales
Blue In Green - Morales
Equinox - Contrane
Sabor a Mí - Morales
West Blvd - Morales
Take 2 - Morales
Corazón Delator - Cerati

Ricardo Vivero Morales is a guitarist and composer born in Quito, Ecuador who recently relocated to Cleveland. A musician with an eclectic background, Ricardo brings together a variety of musical traditions to deliver a sound that feels fresh but familiar to listeners from all around the world.

This August 24th, 2023 performance celebrated the release of his debut album Introspectiva which is a set of arrangements that amalgamate Jazz, Rock and some Latin American classics.

Featuring Anthony Taddeo on Drums, Kip Reed on Bass, Grant Heineman on Keys, Ronnell Regis on Saxophone and Ricardo ViveroMorales on guitar, and presented courtesy of the Julia de Burgos Cultural Arts Center It’s Ricardo Vivero Morales – Live at the Bop Stop.

Live at the Bop Stop is made possible by The Music Settlement – serving Northeast Ohio by offering music instruction, music therapy, and early childhood education since 1912. The Music Settlement's mission is to welcome all to our music and arts community to learn, create, inspire, and heal.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio, and the studios of WBWC FM on the campus of Baldwin-Wallace University in Berea, Ohio. Additional production at the Bop Stop is provided by Graham Rosen. Technical editing for the program is provided by Dr. Pete Naegele, Shawn Gilbert, and Darren Thompson through Gilazar Media.

The executive producer and writer is Daniel Peck, with additional consulting production on behalf of The Music Settlement by Bryan Kennard.

For extended versions of all of our shows, our Live at the Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app or visit our website at www.themusicsettlement.org and click the Bop Stop link.

To reach out directly, email liveatthebopstop@gmail.com.

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All music used with permission by Dan Wilson and Dan Bruce.

West Coast Blues - Montgomery
Oh! Lady Be Good! - Gershwin
Needs Title- -
James - Metheny
Smiling Eyes - Wilson
Fotografia - Jobim
Solo - Wilson
Beatles Medley - Lennon/McCartney
Do You Know What it Means to Miss New Orleans? - DeLange/Alter

Dan Bruce graces our stage regularly now – but he spent a number of years cutting his teeth in Chicago where guitar duo jam sessions were commonplace.

They’re a little bit less common in Cleveland – so we knew we were in for a special night when he teamed up with Akron native – Joey DeFrancesco touring guitarist and Mack Avenue Records recording artist Dan Wilson for a night of two guitarist doing what they do best. We know this because the first performance we aired during Season Three of the program was so good, they came back and performed for us, and for you, again.

From a sold out show on July 1st, 2023 here are Dan Bruce and Dan Wilson – Live at the Bop Stop.

Live at the Bop Stop is made possible by The Music Settlement – serving Northeast Ohio by offering music instruction, music therapy, and early childhood education since 1912. The Music Settlement's mission is to welcome all to our music and arts community to learn, create, inspire, and heal.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio, and the studios of WBWC FM on the campus of Baldwin-Wallace University in Berea, Ohio. Additional production at the Bop Stop is provided by Graham Rosen. Technical editing for the program is provided by Dr. Pete Naegele, Shawn Gilbert, and Darren Thompson through Gilazar Media.

The executive producer and writer is Daniel Peck, with additional consulting production on behalf of The Music Settlement by Bryan Kennard.

For extended versions of all of our shows, our Live at the Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app or visit our website at www.themusicsettlement.org and click the Bop Stop link.

To reach out directly, email liveatthebopstop@gmail.com.

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All music used with permission by Keigo Hirakawa Trio.

Myth of Poseidon - Hirakawa
Far Above - Hirakawa
Whatchamacallit - Hirakawa
Home Somewhere - Hirakawa
Summertime - Standard
Dreaming Awake - Coleman
Pixel - Hirakawa
Tones for Joan's Bones - Corea
Change of Plans - Hirakawa

Keigo Hirakawa is a jazz pianist with a unique sense of expression and rhythm section intersection. Sought after for his willingness to be musically spontaneous on stage, he brings highly personal and engaging style of improvisation to ensembles as you’ll hear in this performance in support of his latest release, Pixel.

Both Keigo and Bassist Eddie Brookshire made the trek up from Dayton for this performance and were joined by Reggie Jackson on drums. From August 17th, 2023, it’s the Keigo Hirakawa Trio, Live at the Bop Stop.

Live at the Bop Stop is made possible by The Music Settlement – serving Northeast Ohio by offering music instruction, music therapy, and early childhood education since 1912. The Music Settlement's mission is to welcome all to our music and arts community to learn, create, inspire, and heal.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio, and the studios of WBWC FM on the campus of Baldwin-Wallace University in Berea, Ohio. Additional production at the Bop Stop is provided by Graham Rosen. Technical editing for the program is provided by Dr. Pete Naegele, Shawn Gilbert, and Darren Thompson through Gilazar Media.

The executive producer and writer is Daniel Peck, with additional consulting production on behalf of The Music Settlement by Bryan Kennard.

For extended versions of all of our shows, our Live at the Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app or visit our website at www.themusicsettlement.org and click the Bop Stop link.

To reach out directly, email liveatthebopstop@gmail.com.

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All music used with permission by Graney and Hamburger.

And She Spoke - Hamburger
Ladybug - Hamburger
Surface Unknown - Hamburger
Unconditional Love - Allen
Meditation on the Wind/The Journey - Hamburger
Little Wing - Hendrix
Plastic Stars - Hamburger

On the show today, it’s Set Two of an outstanding double feature. Cleveland native Patrick Duke Graney is a multi instrumentalist, percussionist and drum-set player. He feels at home playing a diverse range of music including Jazz, Brazilian, Funk and other folk and contemporary styles from around the globe, whether he’s performing in India, Spain or Brazil.

Washington DC native Alex Hamburger is an outstanding flutist and vocalist who appears here in support of her 2023 release What If? Fresh off of performances in Switzerland and Uruguay, Alex leads the second set of this July 9th 2023 performance.

Featuring Alex Hamburger on flute and drums, Jose Luiz Martins on Piano, Kip Reed on Bass, Gabe Jones on Drums, and Patrick Duke Graney on Drums, it’s a double bill and here’s the second set from it featuring the Patrick Duke Graney Quartet – Live at the Bop Stop.

Live at the Bop Stop is made possible by The Music Settlement – serving Northeast Ohio by offering music instruction, music therapy, and early childhood education since 1912. The Music Settlement's mission is to welcome all to our music and arts community to learn, create, inspire, and heal.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio, and the studios of WBWC FM on the campus of Baldwin-Wallace University in Berea, Ohio. Additional production at the Bop Stop is provided by Graham Rosen. Technical editing for the program is provided by Dr. Pete Naegele, Shawn Gilbert, and Darren Thompson through Gilazar Media.

The executive producer and writer is Daniel Peck, with additional consulting production on behalf of The Music Settlement by Bryan Kennard.

For extended versions of all of our shows, our Live at the Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app or visit our website at www.themusicsettlement.org and click the Bop Stop link.

To reach out directly, email liveatthebopstop@gmail.com.

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All music used with permission by Graney and Hamburger.

On the show today, it’s Set One of an outstanding double feature. Cleveland native Patrick Duke Graney is a multi instrumentalist, percussionist and drum-set player. He feels at home playing a diverse range of music including Jazz, Brazilian, Funk and other folk and contemporary styles from around the globe, whether he’s performing in India, Spain or Brazil.

Washington DC native Alex Hamburger is an outstanding flutist and vocalist who appears here in support of her 2023 release What If? Fresh off of performances in Switzerland and Uruguay, Alex leads the second set of this July 9th 2023 performance.

Featuring Alex Hamburger on flute and drums, Jose Luiz Martins on Piano, Kip Reed on Bass, Gabe Jones on Drums, and Patrick Duke Graney on Drums, it’s a double bill and here’s the first set from it featuring the Patrick Duke Graney Quartet – Live at the Bop Stop.

Live at the Bop Stop is made possible by The Music Settlement – serving Northeast Ohio by offering music instruction, music therapy, and early childhood education since 1912. The Music Settlement's mission is to welcome all to our music and arts community to learn, create, inspire, and heal.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio, and the studios of WBWC FM on the campus of Baldwin-Wallace University in Berea, Ohio. Additional production at the Bop Stop is provided by Graham Rosen. Technical editing for the program is provided by Dr. Pete Naegele, Shawn Gilbert, and Darren Thompson through Gilazar Media.

The executive producer and writer is Daniel Peck, with additional consulting production on behalf of The Music Settlement by Bryan Kennard.

For extended versions of all of our shows, our Live at the Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app or visit our website at www.themusicsettlement.org and click the Bop Stop link.

To reach out directly, email liveatthebopstop@gmail.com.

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All music used with permission by Hilario Duran.

Canto De Lenguaje - Duran
Contumbao - Duran
Blues for Parisio - Duran
Belong Especial - Duran
Tumboa - Duran

Cuban born Hilario Durán grew up in Havana in a musical family surrounded by a variety of diverse musical influences on a daily basis. He began working as a professional musician in Cuba’s Los Papa Cun¬-Cun Ensemble and in a variety of musical formats. Later on, in the 70’s, Durán was Chucho Valdés’ chosen successor in Cuba’s most modern big band, Orquesta Cubana de Música Moderna.

Since arriving in Toronto in 1998, Hilario has made a name for himself, he is a multi-Canadian Juno Award winner and nominee; an American Grammy nominee; a multi-Canadian National Jazz Award winner & nominee; and the proud recipient of the 2007 Chico O’Farrill Lifetime Achievement Award, from Latin Jazz USA, for his outstanding contributions to Afro-Cuban Jazz and Latin Jazz.

This group, Contumbao has an impressive dynamic range of different tempos, tones and moods and features not only Hilario but other heavyweights from the world of Cuban and Canadian Jazz including Yoser Ridriguez on bass, Amhed Mitchel on Drums and Jorge Luis Torres on Percussion. From a July 29th, 2023 sold out performance, here’s the first set of Hilario Duran’s Contumbao – Live at the Bop Stop.

Live at the Bop Stop is made possible by The Music Settlement – serving Northeast Ohio by offering music instruction, music therapy, and early childhood education since 1912. The Music Settlement's mission is to welcome all to our music and arts community to learn, create, inspire, and heal.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio, and the studios of WBWC FM on the campus of Baldwin-Wallace University in Berea, Ohio. Additional production at the Bop Stop is provided by Graham Rosen. Technical editing for the program is provided by Dr. Pete Naegele, Shawn Gilbert, and Darren Thompson through Gilazar Media.

The executive producer and writer is Daniel Peck, with additional consulting production on behalf of The Music Settlement by Bryan Kennard.

For extended versions of all of our shows, our Live at the Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app or visit our website at www.themusicsettlement.org and click the Bop Stop link.

To reach out directly, email liveatthebopstop@gmail.com.

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All music used with permission by Ari Hoenig Trio

The Fet in Me May - Hoenig
Conception - Shearing
Tea forTwo - Standard
Sophisticated Lady - Ellington
Goldenes Schatze - Hoenig
Home - Hoenig
Song 7 - Hoenig
Song 8 - Hoenig

Ari Hoenig is a jazz drummer, composer and educator known for his unusual and intense approach to drumming emphasizing complex rhythms in direct harmony with other group members. Ari is widely noted particularly for his drumming not being relegated to just keeping tempo, or being a side issue to the music he plays in, but rather for elevating drumming as an indispensable part of the performance.

Ari’s trio joins us for two sold out sets in the midst of a world tour in support of his 2022 release Golden Treasures which features Ari on Drums, Gadi Lehavi on Piano and Ben Tiberio on bass. From July 21st, 2023 here’s the first set of a performance from the Ari Hoenig Trio, Live at the Bop Stop.

Live at the Bop Stop is made possible by The Music Settlement – serving Northeast Ohio by offering music instruction, music therapy, and early childhood education since 1912. The Music Settlement's mission is to welcome all to our music and arts community to learn, create, inspire, and heal.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio, and the studios of WBWC FM on the campus of Baldwin-Wallace University in Berea, Ohio. Additional production at the Bop Stop is provided by Graham Rosen. Technical editing for the program is provided by Dr. Pete Naegele, Shawn Gilbert, and Darren Thompson through Gilazar Media.

The executive producer and writer is Daniel Peck, with additional consulting production on behalf of The Music Settlement by Bryan Kennard.

For extended versions of all of our shows, our Live at the Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app or visit our website at www.themusicsettlement.org and click the Bop Stop link.

To reach out directly, email liveatthebopstop@gmail.com.

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All music used with permission by Bobby Selvaggio

Bobby Selvaggio never sits still with half a dozen albums under his belt – including a live double album recorded on our stage – Bobby spent the spring regrouping and emerged with an entirely new group – the reframing experience project.

Featuring Bobby on alto saxophone – Tommy Lehman on trumpet-aiden plank on bass-Joey Skoch on piano and Anthony Taddeo on drums in front of a sold out audience on may 28th, 2021 here’s the debut performance of the reframing experience project – live at the bop stop.

Live at the Bop Stop is made possible by The Music Settlement – serving Northeast Ohio by offering music instruction, music therapy, and early childhood education since 1912. The Music Settlement's mission is to welcome all to our music and arts community to learn, create, inspire, and heal.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio, and the studios of WBWC FM on the campus of Baldwin-Wallace University in Berea, Ohio. Additional production at the Bop Stop is provided by Graham Rosen. Technical editing for the program is provided by Dr. Pete Naegele, Shawn Gilbert, and Darren Thompson through Gilazar Media.

The executive producer and writer is Daniel Peck, with additional consulting production on behalf of The Music Settlement by Bryan Kennard.

For extended versions of all of our shows, our Live at the Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app or visit our website at www.themusicsettlement.org and click the Bop Stop link.

To reach out directly, email liveatthebopstop@gmail.com.

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All music used with permission by the Stephen Phillip Harvey Octet.

Stephen Phillip Harvey’s works sit squarely at the intersection of popular culture and jazz. In his latest Octet project, Stephen explores the elements on a composition he calls Elemental.

The Stephen Phillip Harvey Octet performs this suite of six original compositions to bring his original interpretation of these elements and the balance they create. Fusing modern harmonies, driving vamps, and a myriad of textures, Harvey brings these forces of nature to aural landscape.

From a June 16th, 2023 performance it’s the Stephen Phillip Harvey Octet - Live at the Bop Stop.

Live at the Bop Stop is made possible by The Music Settlement – serving Northeast Ohio by offering music instruction, music therapy, and early childhood education since 1912. The Music Settlement's mission is to welcome all to our music and arts community to learn, create, inspire, and heal.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio, and the studios of WBWC FM on the campus of Baldwin-Wallace University in Berea, Ohio. Additional production at the Bop Stop is provided by Graham Rosen. Technical editing for the program is provided by Dr. Pete Naegele, Shawn Gilbert, and Darren Thompson through Gilazar Media.

The executive producer and writer is Daniel Peck, with additional consulting production on behalf of The Music Settlement by Bryan Kennard.

For extended versions of all of our shows, our Live at the Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app or visit our website at www.themusicsettlement.org and click the Bop Stop link.

To reach out directly, email liveatthebopstop@gmail.com.

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All music used with permission by Clint Bleil with the Bryan Kennard Octet.

Ten time award winning composer, arranger and saxophonist Clint Bleil sits in for a night of large group arrangements with the Bryan Kennard Octet. Clint has performed along side luminaries such as Randy Brecker and Dave Holland, and has worked with acts as diverse as The Shirelles and the Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra.

Heard here with the Bryan Kennard Octet in this June 4th, 2023 performance, it’s Clint Bleil – Live at the Bop Stop.

Live at the Bop Stop is made possible by The Music Settlement – serving Northeast Ohio by offering music instruction, music therapy, and early childhood education since 1912. The Music Settlement's mission is to welcome all to our music and arts community to learn, create, inspire, and heal.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio, and the studios of WBWC FM on the campus of Baldwin-Wallace University in Berea, Ohio. Additional production at the Bop Stop is provided by Graham Rosen. Technical editing for the program is provided by Dr. Pete Naegele, Shawn Gilbert, and Darren Thompson through Gilazar Media.

The executive producer and writer is Daniel Peck, with additional consulting production on behalf of The Music Settlement by Bryan Kennard.

For extended versions of all of our shows, our Live at the Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app or visit our website at www.themusicsettlement.org and click the Bop Stop link.

To reach out directly, email liveatthebopstop@gmail.com.

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All music used with permission by Sam Blakeslee Sextet.

On the heels of two successful releases with Wistful Thinking, Sam Blakeslee returns to The Bop Stop with a set of Sextet Compositions to perform in advance of going into the studio for his latest big band album.

This performance features Sam collaborating with Wistful Thinking saxophone bandmate Chris Coles, and Akron cohorts Tommy Lehman on Trumpet, Theron Brown on Piano, Zair Darden on Drums and guest Kip Reed on Bass.

From a June 30th, 2023 performance, it’s the Sam Blakeslee Sextet – Live at the Bop Stop.

Live at the Bop Stop is made possible by The Music Settlement – serving Northeast Ohio by offering music instruction, music therapy, and early childhood education since 1912. The Music Settlement's mission is to welcome all to our music and arts community to learn, create, inspire, and heal.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio, and the studios of WBWC FM on the campus of Baldwin-Wallace University in Berea, Ohio. Additional production at the Bop Stop is provided by Graham Rosen. Technical editing for the program is provided by Dr. Pete Naegele, Shawn Gilbert, and Darren Thompson through Gilazar Media.

The executive producer and writer is Daniel Peck, with additional consulting production on behalf of The Music Settlement by Bryan Kennard.

For extended versions of all of our shows, our Live at the Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app or visit our website at www.themusicsettlement.org and click the Bop Stop link.

To reach out directly, email liveatthebopstop@gmail.com.

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All music used with permission by Prism.

What do you get when you combine saxophone, piano, bass and drums with violin and cello? This week, the answer is Prism, a jazz sextet that provides a unique and interesting jazz experience.

An idea born from saxophonist John Klayman, the group features both classic and contemporary jazz pieces with a classical twist.

Featuring Aidan Plank on Bass, Anothony Fuoco on Piano, Sunny Tabler on Drums, Carrie Singler on Violin and Viola, Jeffrey Singler on Cello and John Klayman on Saxophone and from a May 27th, 2023 performance it’s Prism – Live at the Bop Stop.

Live at the Bop Stop is made possible by The Music Settlement – serving Northeast Ohio by offering music instruction, music therapy, and early childhood education since 1912. The Music Settlement's mission is to welcome all to our music and arts community to learn, create, inspire, and heal.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio, and the studios of WBWC FM on the campus of Baldwin-Wallace University in Berea, Ohio. Additional production at the Bop Stop is provided by Graham Rosen. Technical editing for the program is provided by Dr. Pete Naegele, Shawn Gilbert, and Darren Thompson through Gilazar Media.

The executive producer and writer is Daniel Peck, with additional consulting production on behalf of The Music Settlement by Bryan Kennard.

For extended versions of all of our shows, our Live at the Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app or visit our website at www.themusicsettlement.org and click the Bop Stop link.

To reach out directly, email liveatthebopstop@gmail.com.

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All music used with permission by Jamey Haddad.

Jamey Haddad holds a unique place in both jazz and world music. Working with Yo Yo Ma – Paul Simon and Sting, Jamey is one of America’s most prominent world music percussionists.

Grammy award winning pianist Sullivan Fortner has been stretching his deep rooted talents as a composer, band leader and uncompromising individualist. Whether playing solo or leading an orchestra, Fortner engages harmony and rhythmic ideas through curiosity and clarity. Within phrases, he finds universes, and listeners often hear how he’s moved by each note he explores.

Together Sullivan and Jamey, along with Kip Reed on bass, and Bobby Selvaggio on alto saxophone played to a sold out audience in this May 9th, 2023 performance – Live at the Bop Stop.

Live at the Bop Stop is made possible by The Music Settlement – serving Northeast Ohio by offering music instruction, music therapy, and early childhood education since 1912. The Music Settlement's mission is to welcome all to our music and arts community to learn, create, inspire, and heal.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio, and the studios of WBWC FM on the campus of Baldwin-Wallace University in Berea, Ohio. Additional production at the Bop Stop is provided by Graham Rosen. Technical editing for the program is provided by Dr. Pete Naegele, Shawn Gilbert, and Darren Thompson through Gilazar Media.

The executive producer and writer is Daniel Peck, with additional consulting production on behalf of The Music Settlement by Bryan Kennard.

For extended versions of all of our shows, our Live at the Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app or visit our website at www.themusicsettlement.org and click the Bop Stop link.

To reach out directly, email liveatthebopstop@gmail.com.

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All music used with permission by Ellie Martin.

Toledo, Ohio based Vocalist-composer Ellie Martin channels her diverse musical influences of jazz, pop, Latin, and singer-songwriter styles into a broad collection of all original material on this performance, which features pieces from her debut album, Verdant.

From May 31st, 2023 and featuring Ariel Kasler on Guitar, Kury Krahnke on Bass, Dr. Olman Piedra on Drums and Ellie Martin on Vocals, it’s Ellie Martin – Live at the Bop Stop.

Live at the Bop Stop is made possible by The Music Settlement – serving Northeast Ohio by offering music instruction, music therapy, and early childhood education since 1912. The Music Settlement's mission is to welcome all to our music and arts community to learn, create, inspire, and heal.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio, and the studios of WBWC FM on the campus of Baldwin-Wallace University in Berea, Ohio. Additional production at the Bop Stop is provided by Graham Rosen. Technical editing for the program is provided by Dr. Pete Naegele, Shawn Gilbert, and Darren Thompson through Gilazar Media.

The executive producer and writer is Daniel Peck, with additional consulting production on behalf of The Music Settlement by Bryan Kennard.

For extended versions of all of our shows, our Live at the Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app or visit our website at www.themusicsettlement.org and click the Bop Stop link.

To reach out directly, email liveatthebopstop@gmail.com.

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All music used with permission by The Atlas Tango Project.

Founded in 2009 and hailed as "one of the foremost tango ensembles in the country," The Atlas Tango Project specializes in the music of the late Argentine composer Astor Piazzolla as well as original nuevo tango compositions. They’ve appeared globally, with noteworthy performances including the premiere of “The Angel of Buenos Aires” with the world-renowned Colorado Ballet in 2016 and a premier of their own works with the Wilmington, Nort Carolina Symphony Orchestra.

Featuring James Anderson on Violin, Tony Rogers on Cello, Ben Thomas on Bandoneon, Jonathan Geer on Piano and Phil Spencer on Bass, and from an October 13th, 2023 performance, it’s The Atlas Tango Project – Live at the Bop Stop.

Live at the Bop Stop is made possible by The Music Settlement – serving Northeast Ohio by offering music instruction, music therapy, and early childhood education since 1912. The Music Settlement's mission is to welcome all to our music and arts community to learn, create, inspire, and heal.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio, and the studios of WBWC FM on the campus of Baldwin-Wallace University in Berea, Ohio. Additional production at the Bop Stop is provided by Graham Rosen. Technical editing for the program is provided by Dr. Pete Naegele, Shawn Gilbert, and Darren Thompson through Gilazar Media.

The executive producer and writer is Daniel Peck, with additional consulting production on behalf of The Music Settlement by Bryan Kennard.

For extended versions of all of our shows, our Live at the Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app or visit our website at www.themusicsettlement.org and click the Bop Stop link.

To reach out directly, email liveatthebopstop@gmail.com.

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All music used with permission by Javier Red.

Following up on their highly acclaimed 2019 debut album, Chicago based Javier Red’s Imagery Converter returns to the Bop Stop in support of their sophomore release ‘Life and Umbrella’, a performance and an album meant to contribute to empathy and love for kids with autism.

Featuring Javier Red on Piano, Jake Wark on Tenor Sax, Gustavo Cortinas on Drums and Ben Dillinger on Bass, and present in conjunction with our friends at New Ghosts, and from a June 15th, 2023 performance, it’s Javier Red’s Imagery Converter, Live at the Bop Stop.

Live at the Bop Stop is made possible by The Music Settlement – serving Northeast Ohio by offering music instruction, music therapy, and early childhood education since 1912. The Music Settlement's mission is to welcome all to our music and arts community to learn, create, inspire, and heal.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio, and the studios of WBWC FM on the campus of Baldwin-Wallace University in Berea, Ohio. Additional production at the Bop Stop is provided by Graham Rosen. Technical editing for the program is provided by Dr. Pete Naegele, Shawn Gilbert, and Darren Thompson through Gilazar Media.

The executive producer and writer is Daniel Peck, with additional consulting production on behalf of The Music Settlement by Bryan Kennard.

For extended versions of all of our shows, our Live at the Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app or visit our website at www.themusicsettlement.org and click the Bop Stop link.

To reach out directly, email liveatthebopstop@gmail.com.

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12All music used with permission by Luca Mundaca.

Acclaimed guitarist & singer/songwriter of television and films, Luca Mundaca, brings brilliant melodies, profound lyrics, and a glorious blend of flavors of her native Brazil to the program. Winner of the 2008 Independent Music Awards World Fusion category, Luca Mundaca’s compositions have appeared in over a dozen films and television shows.

From June 3rd, 2023, it’s An Evening With Luca Mundaca – Live at the Bop Stop.

Live at the Bop Stop is made possible by The Music Settlement – serving Northeast Ohio by offering music instruction, music therapy, and early childhood education since 1912. The Music Settlement's mission is to welcome all to our music and arts community to learn, create, inspire, and heal.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio, and the studios of WBWC FM on the campus of Baldwin-Wallace University in Berea, Ohio. Additional production at the Bop Stop is provided by Graham Rosen. Technical editing for the program is provided by Dr. Pete Naegele, Shawn Gilbert, and Darren Thompson through Gilazar Media.

The executive producer and writer is Daniel Peck, with additional consulting production on behalf of The Music Settlement by Bryan Kennard.

For extended versions of all of our shows, our Live at the Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app or visit our website at www.themusicsettlement.org and click the Bop Stop link.

To reach out directly, email liveatthebopstop@gmail.com.

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All music used with permission by Third Law with Sam Blakeslee.

Thriving jazz communities offer performers at all skill levels not only stages to play on but places to compose and perform original works.

Northeast Ohio is no different, and the Third Law Collective is the music settlement’s initiative with this goal in mind. Periodically musicians from throughout the area meet up and share original works with each other and audiences. This week, we feature one of those performances. Led by bop stop director Bryan Kinnard on flute with a guest appearance from New York based Trombonist Sam Blakeslee and from a June 29th, 2023 performance – it’s the Third Law Collective – Live at the Bop Stop.

Live at the Bop Stop is made possible by The Music Settlement – serving Northeast Ohio by offering music instruction, music therapy, and early childhood education since 1912. The Music Settlement's mission is to welcome all to our music and arts community to learn, create, inspire, and heal.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio, and the studios of WBWC FM on the campus of Baldwin-Wallace University in Berea, Ohio. Additional production at the Bop Stop is provided by Graham Rosen. Technical editing for the program is provided by Dr. Pete Naegele, Shawn Gilbert, and Darren Thompson through Gilazar Media.

The executive producer and writer is Daniel Peck, with additional consulting production on behalf of The Music Settlement by Bryan Kennard.

For extended versions of all of our shows, our Live at the Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app or visit our website at www.themusicsettlement.org and click the Bop Stop link.

To reach out directly, email liveatthebopstop@gmail.com.

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All music used with permission by Daversa and Cohen.

John Daversa is a distinguished trumpet-player, composer, arranger, producer, bandleader and educator. He is world-renowned for his virtuosic, dynamic and emotive style of trumpet and EVI playing, along with imaginative, genre-bending compositions and arrangements.

Tal Cohen is a Grammy award winning jazz pianist who has been playing around the Globe with Terence Blanchard, Greg Osby, and Joe Lovano at venues from Detroit to the Sydney Opera House. This week, these two team in a return Bop Stop appearance for The Art of the Duo featuring both legacy and new compositions written by the pair for this tour.

Live at the Bop Stop is made possible by The Music Settlement – serving Northeast Ohio by offering music instruction, music therapy, and early childhood education since 1912. The Music Settlement's mission is to welcome all to our music and arts community to learn, create, inspire, and heal.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio, and the studios of WBWC FM on the campus of Baldwin-Wallace University in Berea, Ohio. Additional production at the Bop Stop is provided by Graham Rosen. Technical editing for the program is provided by Dr. Pete Naegele, Shawn Gilbert, and Darren Thompson through Gilazar Media.

The executive producer and writer is Daniel Peck, with additional consulting production on behalf of The Music Settlement by Bryan Kennard.

For extended versions of all of our shows, our Live at the Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app or visit our website at www.themusicsettlement.org and click the Bop Stop link.

To reach out directly, email liveatthebopstop@gmail.com.

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All music used with permission by Russ Nolan Quartet.

New York City based saxophonist Russ Nolan makes his first Bop Stop appearance in five years in this appearance from May 26th, 2023. Russ operates in the worlds of Modern Jazz and Salsa with ease and aplomb and it’s evident in both sets of this performance, the first of which we feature on this program.

Featuring Joey Skoch on piano, Ahmed McLemore on Bass, Aaron Yanda on Drums and Russ Nolan on sax, it’s the Russ Nolan Quartet – Live at the Bop Stop.

Live at the Bop Stop is made possible by The Music Settlement – serving Northeast Ohio by offering music instruction, music therapy, and early childhood education since 1912. The Music Settlement's mission is to welcome all to our music and arts community to learn, create, inspire, and heal.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio, and the studios of WBWC FM on the campus of Baldwin-Wallace University in Berea, Ohio. Additional production at the Bop Stop is provided by Graham Rosen. Technical editing for the program is provided by Dr. Pete Naegele, Shawn Gilbert, and Darren Thompson through Gilazar Media.

The executive producer and writer is Daniel Peck, with additional consulting production on behalf of The Music Settlement by Bryan Kennard.

For extended versions of all of our shows, our Live at the Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app or visit our website at www.themusicsettlement.org and click the Bop Stop link.

To reach out directly, email liveatthebopstop@gmail.com.

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All music used with permission by Aiden Plank and Carmen Castaldi

Circles Around a Pillar - Castaldi
Everywhere and All The Time - Castaldi
Forgiveness Is Still - Castaldi
Song 4 - Castaldi
Song 5 - Castaldi
Song 6 - Castaldi
Single Reverse - Castaldi
Blues for No One - Castaldi

Carmen Castaldi is a Cleveland native and a jazz legend. Growing up and attending the Berklee School of Music with Joe Lovano, Castaldi spent much of the 70s and 80s in Las Vegas and Los Angeles, working with such West Coast luminaries as Bill Perkins, Sonny Stitt and Herby Jefferies. His lifelong association with Joe Lovano spans 35 years including an appearance on Joe Lovano’s 2002 release Viva Caruso.

Cleveland Jazz Orchestra bassist Aiden Plank is a prolific composer in his own right, but this week’s show is a piano trio based reinterpretation of some of the best from Carmen Castaldi’s catalog. Featuring Carmen Castaldi on drums, Aiden Plank on bass and Anthony Fuoco on Piano, along with a host of special guests for this November 17th, 2022 performance – It’s Aiden Plank Presents the Music of Carmen Castaldi – Live at the Bop Stop.

Live at the Bop Stop is made possible by the Music Settlement – serving Northeast Ohio by offering music instruction – music therapy and early childhood education since 1912. The Music Settlement’s mission is to welcome all to our music and arts community to learn – create – inspire – and heal.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio and the studios of KUNV in Las Vegas, Nevada. Additional production at the Bop Stop is provided by Graham Rosen. Editing for WOBC,WNPA and the Public Radio Exchange is provided by Dr. Pete Naegele - and for our podcast and other radio affiliates by Shawn Gilbert at Gilazar Media.

The executive producer is Daniel Peck – with additional consulting production by Bryan Kennard and Gabe Pollack.

For extended versions of all of our shows –our Live at the Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app or visit our website at www.themusicsettlement.org and click the Bop Stop link.

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All music used with permission by Jazz is PHSH

Skylark - Millevoi
Flitzer - Millevoi
Worried - Millevoi
Lu Fran - Millevoi
Song 5 -
Song 6 -
Astronaut - Millevoi
Tumbling Tumbleweeds - Nolan

Guitarist Nick Millevoi and keyboardist Ron Stabinsky constitute the duo Grassy Sound. They combine mid century surf and exotica and a Hammond Organ swirl to produce something between Captain Beefheart and Thelonious Monk. On tour in support of their debut album ‘The Sounds of Grassy Sound’.

Grassy Sounds is presented courtesy of Cleveland based No Exit, who are dedicated to contemporary avante-guard music. From a September 8th, 2022 performance, it’s Grassy Sound – Live at the Bop Stop.

Live at the Bop Stop is made possible by the Music Settlement – serving Northeast Ohio by offering music instruction – music therapy and early childhood education since 1912. The Music Settlement’s mission is to welcome all to our music and arts community to learn – create – inspire – and heal.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio and the studios of KUNV in Las Vegas, Nevada. Additional production at the Bop Stop is provided by Graham Rosen. Editing for WOBC,WNPA and the Public Radio Exchange is provided by Dr. Pete Naegele - and for our podcast and other radio affiliates by Shawn Gilbert at Gilazar Media.

The executive producer is Daniel Peck – with additional consulting production by Bryan Kennard and Gabe Pollack.

For extended versions of all of our shows –our Live at the Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app or visit our website at www.themusicsettlement.org and click the Bop Stop link.

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All music used with permission by Jazz is PHSH

Fast Enough For You - Anastasio/Marshall
The Wedge - Anastasio/Marshall
Heavy Things - Anastasio/Marshall
The Connection - Anastasio/Marshall
Backwards Down the Number Line - Anastasio/Marshall
Free - Anastasio/Marshall
Birds of a Feather - Anastasio/Marshall/Fishman/Gordon/McConnell

Founded in 2015 by The Chase Brothers, Jazz is PHSH reimagines Phish’s library of music as free jazz. In reality, Jazz and Jam scenes both lend themselves to free association, and this week’s show is sure to leave you Bouncing Round the Room.

It’s no surprise that this performance was a sell out. From September 15, 2022 it’s Jazz is PHSH. Live at the Bop Stop.

Live at the Bop Stop is made possible by the Music Settlement – serving Northeast Ohio by offering music instruction – music therapy and early childhood education since 1912. The Music Settlement’s mission is to welcome all to our music and arts community to learn – create – inspire – and heal.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio and the studios of KUNV in Las Vegas, Nevada. Additional production at the Bop Stop is provided by Graham Rosen. Editing for WOBC,WNPA and the Public Radio Exchange is provided by Dr. Pete Naegele - and for our podcast and other radio affiliates by Shawn Gilbert at Gilazar Media.

The executive producer is Daniel Peck – with additional consulting production by Bryan Kennard and Gabe Pollack.

For extended versions of all of our shows –our Live at the Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app or visit our website at www.themusicsettlement.org and click the Bop Stop link.

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All music used with permission by Tide Pools

Disappearing Act - Marks
Blues - Parks
Fisherman's Lullabye - Parks
Mushi Mushi - Redman
Tots, Locks and Polka Dots - Parks
Grinnin' in Your Face - House
I Fall In Love Too Easily - Standard
Byablue - Motian
Turnaround - Coleman
Weary Woman - Marks
Law Years - Coleman

Diversity is New York City based Tide Pools’ calling card, and their performance this week illustrates this. Featuring everything from Appalachian folk music to Ornette Coleman to a Dominican Rum commercial jingle, a Tide Pools concert offers something for everyone.

Featuring Hanna Marks on Bass, Connor Parks on Drums and Alfredo Colon on Alto Saxophone, from October 20th, 2021 it’s Tide Pools – Live at the Bop Stop.

Live at the Bop Stop is made possible by the Music Settlement – serving Northeast Ohio by offering music instruction – music therapy and early childhood education since 1912. The Music Settlement’s mission is to welcome all to our music and arts community to learn – create – inspire – and heal.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio and the studios of KUNV in Las Vegas, Nevada. Additional production at the Bop Stop is provided by Graham Rosen. Editing for WOBC,WNPA and the Public Radio Exchange is provided by Dr. Pete Naegele - and for our podcast and other radio affiliates by Shawn Gilbert at Gilazar Media.

The executive producer is Daniel Peck – with additional consulting production by Bryan Kennard and Gabe Pollack.

For extended versions of all of our shows –our Live at the Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app or visit our website at www.themusicsettlement.org and click the Bop Stop link.

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All music used with permission by Luca Ciarla

Maredifollia - Ciarla
Song 2 -
Bella Ciao - Traditional
Song 4 -
Song 5 -
My Favorite Things - Hammerstein & Rodgers
San Antonio - Ciarla
Minor String - Gorenith

Luca Ciarla redraws the borders of jazz violin in his solo performance entitled Jazz Violin 2.0. Using loops, pedals and electronics his unique arrangements of jazz standards delight and surprise audiences, and we think you’ll find this week’s performance as delightful as we did.

From a September 22nd, 2022 appearance courtesy of the Italian Cultural Institute of Chicago, it’s Luca Ciarla – Live at the Bop Stop.

Live at the Bop Stop is made possible by the Music Settlement – serving Northeast Ohio by offering music instruction – music therapy and early childhood education since 1912. The Music Settlement’s mission is to welcome all to our music and arts community to learn – create – inspire – and heal.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio and the studios of KUNV in Las Vegas, Nevada. Additional production at the Bop Stop is provided by Graham Rosen. Editing for WOBC,WNPA and the Public Radio Exchange is provided by Dr. Pete Naegele - and for our podcast and other radio affiliates by Shawn Gilbert at Gilazar Media.

The executive producer is Daniel Peck – with additional consulting production by Bryan Kennard and Gabe Pollack.

For extended versions of all of our shows –our Live at the Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app or visit our website at www.themusicsettlement.org and click the Bop Stop link.

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All music used with permission by Dan Weiss Trio.

For Burt Bacharach - Weiss
Criss Cross - Monk
For Vivian - Weiss
For Grandma May - Weiss
Milestones - Davis
For Jacob - Weiss

Regularly hailed by The New York Times as one of America’s five best jazz drummers, Dan Weiss challenges himself by transcending genres and recording pieces that span jazz, Indian, contemporary classical and West African rhythms and styles. As a composer, Dan leads both trios and large ensembles. Dedications is his 2022 release, and in it he explores the work of many of his musical heroes, many of which you’ll hear this week.

Featuring long time collaborators Jacob Sacks on Piano, Thomas Morgan on Bass and Dan Weiss on Drums, and from a December 11th, 2022 performance, it’s the Dan Weiss Trio – Live at the Bop Stop.

Live at the Bop Stop is made possible by the Music Settlement – serving Northeast Ohio by offering music instruction – music therapy and early childhood education since 1912. The Music Settlement’s mission is to welcome all to our music and arts community to learn – create – inspire – and heal.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio and the studios of KUNV in Las Vegas, Nevada. Additional production at the Bop Stop is provided by Graham Rosen. Editing for WOBC,WNPA and the Public Radio Exchange is provided by Dr. Pete Naegele - and for our podcast and other radio affiliates by Shawn Gilbert at Gilazar Media.

The executive producer is Daniel Peck – with additional consulting production by Bryan Kennard and Gabe Pollack.

For extended versions of all of our shows –our Live at the Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app or visit our website at www.themusicsettlement.org and click the Bop Stop link.

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All music used with permission by Stephen Philip Harvey.

Mechanical Men - Harvey
Vigilante - Harvey
Zephyr - Harvey
Hero's Journey - Harvey
Nefarious Plots - Harvey
Smash! - Harvey
Projectile Dysfunction - Harvey
The Mystics - Harvey
Song 9 - Harvey
Love's Lullaby - Jones
Party Song - Harvey

Stephen Philip Harvey’s works sit squarely at the intersection of popular culture and jazz – and nothing better illustrates this than his recent release smash. For this project – celebrating the release of his album - Harvey uses contemporary big band writing styles and genre-blending idioms to bring comic book inspired pieces to life. These compositions combine elements of big band jazz, fusion, funk, rock, and cinematic score to bring classic characters and scenes off the page.

But wait! There’s more. Sean Jones joins the group as a special guest on trumpet. With a six-year stint as lead trumpet in the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and time with the San Francisco Jazz Collective to his credit – Sean Jones graces the stage with his presence and his talent.

From July 7th, 2022 it’s the Stephen Philip Harvey Jazz Orchestra, featuring Sean Jones – Live at the Bop Stop.

Live at the Bop Stop is made possible by the Music Settlement – serving Northeast Ohio by offering music instruction – music therapy and early childhood education since 1912. The Music Settlement’s mission is to welcome all to our music and arts community to learn – create – inspire – and heal.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio and the studios of KUNV in Las Vegas, Nevada. Additional production at the Bop Stop is provided by Graham Rosen. Editing for WOBC,WNPA and the Public Radio Exchange is provided by Dr. Pete Naegele - and for our podcast and other radio affiliates by Shawn Gilbert at Gilazar Media.

The executive producer is Daniel Peck – with additional consulting production by Bryan Kennard and Gabe Pollack.

For extended versions of all of our shows –our Live at the Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app or visit our website at www.themusicsettlement.org and click the Bop Stop link.

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All music used with permission by McHamker.

El Guacho - Shorter
Night Market - McDonald
Pithecanthropus Erectus - Mingus
Pigneto - McDonald
Song 5 -
Emerald - Krivda
95 S - McDonald
Orange Garden - McDonald
Nevergreen - McDonald

While Brent Hamker and Tim McDonald regularly grace the stage as members of Ernie Krivda’s Fat Tuesday big band, they do occasionally like to stretch out a bit and flex their musical muscles as a duo. B

Tim McDonald tours the US as a member of backing bands with Dean Cohen and Mark Russo, and Brent Hamker’s guitar is hears as a regular part of more Avant Garde partnerships with Tim Mirth.

This April 8th, 2022 performance marks their debut on our stage as a duo. Featuring Brent Hamker on guitar and Tim McDonald on saxophones this is McHamker – Live at the Bop Stop.

Live at the Bop Stop is made possible by the Music Settlement – serving Northeast Ohio by offering music instruction – music therapy and early childhood education since 1912. The Music Settlement’s mission is to welcome all to our music and arts community to learn – create – inspire – and heal.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio and the studios of KUNV in Las Vegas, Nevada. Additional production at the Bop Stop is provided by Graham Rosen. Editing for WOBC,WNPA and the Public Radio Exchange is provided by Dr. Pete Naegele - and for our podcast and other radio affiliates by Shawn Gilbert at Gilazar Media.

The executive producer is Daniel Peck – with additional consulting production by Bryan Kennard and Gabe Pollack.

For extended versions of all of our shows –our Live at the Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app or visit our website at www.themusicsettlement.org and click the Bop Stop link.

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All music used with permission by Bobby Selvaggio’s 11.

With a Little Help From my Friends - Lennon/McCartney
Watermelon Sugar - Hull/Johnson/Styles/Rowland
Everybody Wants To Rule The World - Orzabal/Hughes/Stanley
Blackbird - Lennon/McCartney
Time After Time - Lauper/Hyman
Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic - Sting
Paisley Park - Prince
Pyramid Song - Greenwood/O'Brien/Greenwood/Selway/Yorke
Higher Ground - Wonder

One of Northeast Ohio’s hardest working musicians, Bobby Selvaggio plays a central role in keeping the spirit of jazz alive throughout the region. In addition to his role as Director of Jazz Studies at Kent State University and his role leading artist and talent management and scheduling at multiple venues, Bobby constantly strives to reinvent himself, assembling groups with different styles or perspectives in mind.

In this performance, his group 11 features chamber jazz compositions for a large ensemble. While that may seem like a bit of a juxtaposition, you’ll have to trust me, it works well. From March 12,2022 it’s Bobby Selvaggio’s 11 – Live at the Bop Stop.

Live at the Bop Stop is made possible by the Music Settlement – serving Northeast Ohio by offering music instruction – music therapy and early childhood education since 1912. The Music Settlement’s mission is to welcome all to our music and arts community to learn – create – inspire – and heal.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio and the studios of KUNV in Las Vegas, Nevada. Additional production at the Bop Stop is provided by Graham Rosen. Editing for WOBC,WNPA and the Public Radio Exchange is provided by Dr. Pete Naegele - and for our podcast and other radio affiliates by Shawn Gilbert at Gilazar Media.

The executive producer is Daniel Peck – with additional consulting production by Bryan Kennard and Gabe Pollack.

For extended versions of all of our shows –our Live at the Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app or visit our website at www.themusicsettlement.org and click the Bop Stop link.

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All music used with permission by Ariel Kasler Quintet.

Elf - Kasler
Shmama (Piano) - Kasler
Whatever Sticks - Kasler
Before and After - Kasler
Just a Dream - Kasler
Shmama (Clarinet) - Kasler
Everything's Easier - Kasler
Emerge - Kasler
Before You Know It - Kasler
Shmama (Guitar) - Kasler
Undone - Kasler
Shmama (Alto) - Kasler
HaRo'e - Kasler
Yalla Stella - Kasler

Based in NW Ohio, the Ariel Kasler Quintet performs original jazz compositions and arrangements influenced by Middle Eastern, Jewish, and Israeli music. While each musician in the ensemble contributes a highly individualistic voice, years of collaboration amongst ensemble members create a coherent group sound.

Featuring Olman Piedra on Drums, Jeff Halsey on Bass, Ariel Kasler on Guitar and Piano, and Andrew Bishop and David Bixler on saxophones, and from a February 18th, 2022 performance, it’s the Ariel Kasler Quintet – Live at the Bop Stop.

Live at the Bop Stop is made possible by the Music Settlement – serving Northeast Ohio by offering music instruction – music therapy and early childhood education since 1912. The Music Settlement’s mission is to welcome all to our music and arts community to learn – create – inspire – and heal.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio and the studios of KUNV in Las Vegas, Nevada. Additional production at the Bop Stop is provided by Graham Rosen. Editing for WOBC,WNPA and the Public Radio Exchange is provided by Dr. Pete Naegele - and for our podcast and other radio affiliates by Shawn Gilbert at Gilazar Media.

The executive producer is Daniel Peck – with additional consulting production by Bryan Kennard and Gabe Pollack.

For extended versions of all of our shows –our Live at the Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app or visit our website at www.themusicsettlement.org and click the Bop Stop link.

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All music used with permission by Jamey Haddad.

The Dolphin - Eca
Lawns - Bley
Song 3 - Drewes
Ballad for Train - Warner
Island Creek - Coleman
Maracatú - Gismonti
Vals #5 - Blanco

Jamey Haddad holds a unique place in both jazz and world music. Working with Yo Yo Ma – Paul Simon and Sting, Jamey is one of America’s most prominent world music percussionists. His quartet joined us for two nights of sold out shows in December 2022.

Featuring Brandon Coleman on Guitar, Ben Tweedt on Piano, Aiden Plank on Bass and Jamey Haddad on percussion here’s the Jamey Haddad Quartet – Live at the Bop Stop.

Live at the Bop Stop is made possible by the Music Settlement – serving Northeast Ohio by offering music instruction – music therapy and early childhood education since 1912. The Music Settlement’s mission is to welcome all to our music and arts community to learn – create – inspire – and heal.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio and the studios of KUNV in Las Vegas, Nevada. Additional production at the Bop Stop is provided by Graham Rosen. Editing for WOBC,WNPA and the Public Radio Exchange is provided by Dr. Pete Naegele - and for our podcast and other radio affiliates by Shawn Gilbert at Gilazar Media.

The executive producer is Daniel Peck – with additional consulting production by Bryan Kennard and Gabe Pollack.

For extended versions of all of our shows –our Live at the Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app or visit our website at www.themusicsettlement.org and click the Bop Stop link.

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All music used with permission by Aimée Allen.

Matter of Time - Allen
In My Web - Allen
Eden Autumn & Noah Too - Allen
Quantum Entanglement - Allen
Earth is Waiting - Allen
Little Sunflower - Hubbard
Love's Crescendo - Atakoglu/Allen
Bye Bye Blackbird/It Could Happen to You Medley - Dixon/Henderson/Baker
Night Owl - Allen
Touch the Sun - Moutin/Allen
Autumn Leaves / Les Feuilles Mortes - Kosma/Prevert/Mercer
Nica's Dream - Silver

Aimée Allen is a NYC-based jazz vocalist and songwriter who has released multiple critically acclaimed jazz albums including 2019's Wings Uncaged, which was named one of Downbeat Magazine's best.

For this performance, entitled Strings and Chords, she's joined by two exemplary performers, including internationally recognized bassist Francois Moutin and versatile guitarist Tony Romano.

From October 22nd, 2021 it's Aimée Allen Trio: Strings and Chords - Live at the Bop Stop.

Live at the Bop Stop is made possible by the Music Settlement – serving Northeast Ohio by offering music instruction – music therapy and early childhood education since 1912. The Music Settlement’s mission is to welcome all to our music and arts community to learn – create – inspire – and heal.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio and the studios of KUNV in Las Vegas, Nevada. Additional production at the Bop Stop is provided by Graham Rosen. Editing for WOBC,WNPA and the Public Radio Exchange is provided by Dr. Pete Naegele - and for our podcast and other radio affiliates by Shawn Gilbert at Gilazar Media.

The executive producer is Daniel Peck – with additional consulting production by Bryan Kennard and Gabe Pollack.

For extended versions of all of our shows –our Live at the Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app or visit our website at www.themusicsettlement.org and click the Bop Stop link.

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All music used with permission by Sunny Side.

Song 1 -
I've Found a New Baby - Cole
You Can Depend On Me - Carpenter/Hines/Dunlap
Dinah - Akst/Lewis/Young
Song 5 -
Almost like Being in Love - Loewe/Lerner
Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans? - Deland/Alter
It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) - Ellington/Mills
The Royal Garden Blues - Williams/Williams
On the Sunny Side of the Street - McHugh
Exactly Like You - Fields/McHugh
Make Me a Pallet on The Floor - Standard
L'il Liza Jane - Ada de Lachau
St. James Infirmary - Mills
The Bourbon Street Parade - Barbarin

This week, it’s a taste of New Orleans as Sunny Side graces our stage with a full New Orleans style jazz band experience with 3 part harmonies, a solid rhythm section, and an energetic vocalist and dancer.

A collective of New Orleans musicians, the live show is not to be missed and is geared towards audiences dancing in the aisles. You can dance too as you enjoy this August 7th, 2022 performance from Sunny Side – Live at the Bop Stop.

Live at the Bop Stop is made possible by the Music Settlement – serving Northeast Ohio by offering music instruction – music therapy and early childhood education since 1912. The Music Settlement’s mission is to welcome all to our music and arts community to learn – create – inspire – and heal.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio and the studios of KUNV in Las Vegas, Nevada. Additional production at the Bop Stop is provided by Graham Rosen. Editing for WOBC,WNPA and the Public Radio Exchange is provided by Dr. Pete Naegele - and for our podcast and other radio affiliates by Shawn Gilbert at Gilazar Media.

The executive producer is Daniel Peck – with additional consulting production by Bryan Kennard and Gabe Pollack.

For extended versions of all of our shows –our Live at the Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app or visit our website at www.themusicsettlement.org and click the Bop Stop link.

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All music used with permission by The Steve Renko Trio.

Just Friends - Lewis
Never Will I Marry - Loesser
Sister Sadie - Silver
Continuum - Pastorius
How Did I Get Here? - Renko
Song 6 -
Song 7 -
The Peacocks - Rowles
Tutu - Miller
Seven Steps to Heaven - Davis
Ain't it Funky Now - Brown

From his first paid gig as a musician at the age of nine to his long tenure with Ernie Krivda’s Big Band, Steve Renko has been recognized as one of Jazz’s premier sidemen. He finally steps into a lead position for this Trio performance from June 16th, 2022. Which features a mix of standards and original compositions. In a performance that was well received and long overdue, it’s the Steve Renko Trio – Live at the Bop Stop.

Live at the Bop Stop is made possible by the Music Settlement – serving Northeast Ohio by offering music instruction – music therapy and early childhood education since 1912. The Music Settlement’s mission is to welcome all to our music and arts community to learn – create – inspire – and heal.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio and the studios of KUNV in Las Vegas, Nevada. Additional production at the Bop Stop is provided by Graham Rosen. Editing for WOBC,WNPA and the Public Radio Exchange is provided by Dr. Pete Naegele - and for our podcast and other radio affiliates by Shawn Gilbert at Gilazar Media.

The executive producer is Daniel Peck – with additional consulting production by Bryan Kennard and Gabe Pollack.

For extended versions of all of our shows –our Live at the Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app or visit our website at www.themusicsettlement.org and click the Bop Stop link.

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All music used with permission by The Zakk Jones Trio.

Bemsha - Monk
Let's Call This - Monk
You and the Night and the Music - Schwartz
Louisiana 1927 - Newman
Space Oddity - Bowie
Blues on the Corner - Tyner
Tomorrow Comes Early - Jones
Spring in Ohio - Jones
Isfahan - Strayhorn/Ellington
Wichita Lineman - Webb
Coyote Blues - Jones
In My Life - Lennon/McCartney

The Zakk Jones Trio is a dynamic group that fluidly blends styles as varied as modern jazz, Americana/country and fusion, often even in the same songs. Between unique arrangements of classic songs/standards and original material, the trio brings any audience a fresh listening experience that’s filled with creative improvisations.

Beyond the group, you can find Zakk writing for JazzGuitarToday or check out his ‘Beyond the Frets’ podcast, after enjoying this October 6th, 2021 performance. Featuring Zakk on guitar, Ryan Folger on drums, and Dylan Bretz, Junior on bass, it’s the Zakk Jones Trio – Live at the Bop Stop.

Live at the Bop Stop is made possible by the Music Settlement – serving Northeast Ohio by offering music instruction – music therapy and early childhood education since 1912. The Music Settlement’s mission is to welcome all to our music and arts community to learn – create – inspire – and heal.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio and the studios of KUNV in Las Vegas, Nevada. Additional production at the Bop Stop is provided by Graham Rosen. Editing for WOBC,WNPA and the Public Radio Exchange is provided by Dr. Pete Naegele - and for our podcast and other radio affiliates by Shawn Gilbert at Gilazar Media.

The executive producer is Daniel Peck – with additional consulting production by Bryan Kennard and Gabe Pollack.

For extended versions of all of our shows –our Live at the Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app or visit our website at www.themusicsettlement.org and click the Bop Stop link.

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All music used with permission by Birth.

Heist - Smith
The Round One - Menary
Daily Scratch - Smith
Song 4 - Smith
Ninja Wolf Cobra Robot (With a Robe and a Soft Vest - Smith
Song 6 -
Song 7 -
Song 8 -
Song 9 -
Song 10 -
Song 11 -
Song 12 -

Birth got their start here in Cleveland in 1999, but after many years of performing, recording, and developing their sound into an expansive musical language that was well received here in Northeast Ohio the band went on a long hiatus.

When they reunited a few years ago, they found their music has evolved from youthful, unrestrained, often "sensationalized" displays of prodigious outbursts on their instruments, to a hybrid of powerful, yet highly sensitive improvisation and composition.

A favorite of Cleveland jazz writer and folk icon Harvey Pekar, their music lead Harvey to proclaim that birth was "So good that it's scary."

You be the judge. Featuring Jeremy Bleich on bass, Joe Tomino on drums and Joshua Smith on Saxophones, and from a June 12th, 2022 performance – it’s Birth – Live at the Bop Stop.

Live at the Bop Stop is made possible by the Music Settlement – serving Northeast Ohio by offering music instruction – music therapy and early childhood education since 1912. The Music Settlement’s mission is to welcome all to our music and arts community to learn – create – inspire – and heal.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio and the studios of KUNV in Las Vegas, Nevada. Additional production at the Bop Stop is provided by Graham Rosen. Editing for WOBC,WNPA and the Public Radio Exchange is provided by Dr. Pete Naegele - and for our podcast and other radio affiliates by Shawn Gilbert at Gilazar Media.

The executive producer is Daniel Peck – with additional consulting production by Bryan Kennard and Gabe Pollack.

For extended versions of all of our shows –our Live at the Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app or visit our website at www.themusicsettlement.org and click the Bop Stop link.

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All music used with permission by Aropa Ensemble.

Untitled 6-4 - Douds
Perculate - Schmidt
The Weary Dust - Schmidt
Failed One Page - Douds
Oh Sleep! Why Does Thou Leave Me? - Handel
West College Recollections - Plank
Slant - Bruce
Ambivalence - Mendoza
Major_Chord - Douds

Aropa is a new collaborative project featuring original works and involving some of the top improvisers from Northeast Ohio and Pittsburgh.

Members come from an eclectic mix of musical backgrounds and career experiences, finding common ground in improvised music and jazz traditions. Featuring Phoenix native Russell Schmidt on piano, the group also showcases Chris Anderson on trombone, Dr. Jason Kush on saxophone, Dan Bruce on guitar, Aidan Plank on bass, and Nathan Douds on drums.

Live at the Bop Stop is made possible by the Music Settlement – serving Northeast Ohio by offering music instruction – music therapy and early childhood education since 1912. The Music Settlement’s mission is to welcome all to our music and arts community to learn – create – inspire – and heal.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio and the studios of KUNV in Las Vegas, Nevada. Additional production at the Bop Stop is provided by Graham Rosen. Editing for WOBC,WNPA and the Public Radio Exchange is provided by Dr. Pete Naegele - and for our podcast and other radio affiliates by Shawn Gilbert at Gilazar Media.

The executive producer is Daniel Peck – with additional consulting production by Bryan Kennard and Gabe Pollack.

For extended versions of all of our shows –our Live at the Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app or visit our website at www.themusicsettlement.org and click the Bop Stop link.

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All music used with permission by Red Light Roxy.

This Week-It’s Time For Some Swing. Red Light Roxy Embodies The Spirit Of Swinging Jazz And Blues From The 1930s Through The 1960s. This May 17th, 2022, Performance Features Them Performing Standards From The Great American Songbook.

Featuring Eileen Burns On Vocals, Dave Sterner On Sax, Holbrook Riles The Third On Drums, Demetrius Steinmetz On Bass, Daris Atkins On Guitar And Joe Hunter On Piano – It’s Red Light Roxy – Live At The Bop Stop.

Live at the Bop Stop is made possible by the Music Settlement – serving Northeast Ohio by offering music instruction – music therapy and early childhood education since 1912. The Music Settlement’s mission is to welcome all to our music and arts community to learn – create – inspire – and heal.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio and the studios of KUNV in Las Vegas, Nevada. Additional production at the Bop Stop is provided by Graham Rosen. Editing for WOBC,WNPA and the Public Radio Exchange is provided by Dr. Pete Naegele - and for our podcast and other radio affiliates by Shawn Gilbert at Gilazar Media.

The executive producer is Daniel Peck – with additional consulting production by Bryan Kennard and Gabe Pollack.

For extended versions of all of our shows –our Live at the Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app or visit our website at www.themusicsettlement.org and click the Bop Stop link.

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All music used with permission by International Orange.

Soul Maracatu - Phelps
Hippo Park - Phelps
Maracuja - Isler
Olinda - Isler
Puddle - Isler
??? - Phelps
??? - ???
Slim - Traversa
Spinner - Phelps
Wabash 3 - Scofield
Lift Off - Isler

Cleveland native Todd Isler returns home from New York City with International Orange. International Orange marries slide guitar concepts with global rhythms to form a sound all their own. That sound gets even more unique when Cleveland percussionist Jamey Haddad sits in to add his own sense of rhythm.

Featuring Leo Traversa on bass, Adam Morrison on keys, David Phelps on guitar and Todd Isler on Drums, and from July 1st, 2022, it’s International Orange – Live at the Bop Stop.

Live at the Bop Stop is made possible by the Music Settlement – serving Northeast Ohio by offering music instruction – music therapy and early childhood education since 1912. The Music Settlement’s mission is to welcome all to our music and arts community to learn – create – inspire – and heal.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio and the studios of KUNV in Las Vegas, Nevada. Additional production at the Bop Stop is provided by Graham Rosen. Editing for WOBC,WNPA and the Public Radio Exchange is provided by Dr. Pete Naegele - and for our podcast and other radio affiliates by Shawn Gilbert at Gilazar Media.

The executive producer is Daniel Peck – with additional consulting production by Bryan Kennard and Gabe Pollack.

For extended versions of all of our shows –our Live at the Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app or visit our website at www.themusicsettlement.org and click the Bop Stop link.

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All music used with permission by Caili O'Doherty.

Star-Crossed Lovers - Stayhorn
Reach Within - O'Doherty
The Last Trip to the Moon - O'Doherty
Blues for Big Scotia - Peterson
Salt and Vinegar - O'Doherty
Mister O - O'Doherty

New York-based pianist, composer, arranger and educator, Caili O’Doherty, is known for integrating structures of language in both her compositions and her approach to improvisation. Her recent music focuses on the celebration, preservation, and expansion upon the achievements of jazz’s unsung women heroes, and that includes her 2022 album ‘Quarantine Dream’.

Her Quartet graced our stage on June 19th, 2022 in support of that album, and with the support of the Jazz Roads program. Featuring Caili on piano, Tim Armacost on tenor saxophone, Martin Nevin on bass and Cory Cox on Drums, it’s Caili O’Doherty – Live at the Bop Stop.

Live at the Bop Stop is made possible by the Music Settlement – serving Northeast Ohio by offering music instruction – music therapy and early childhood education since 1912. The Music Settlement’s mission is to welcome all to our music and arts community to learn – create – inspire – and heal.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio and the studios of KUNV in Las Vegas, Nevada. Additional production at the Bop Stop is provided by Graham Rosen. Editing for WOBC,WNPA and the Public Radio Exchange is provided by Dr. Pete Naegele - and for our podcast and other radio affiliates by Shawn Gilbert at Gilazar Media.

The executive producer is Daniel Peck – with additional consulting production by Bryan Kennard and Gabe Pollack.

For extended versions of all of our shows –our Live at the Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app or visit our website at www.themusicsettlement.org and click the Bop Stop link.

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All music used with permission by The Black Whole.

Through an eclectic assemblage of touring collaborators and kinfolk, “The Black Whole” seamlessly reconnects jazz to its freer ancestral roots, while consciously and simultaneously working to uproot it through diverse sonic exchanges, instrumental interplay, and contemporary juxtapositions.

Pianist and composer Walter Kemp III set out to explore this concept, pushing the boundaries of sound, and bringing with it a sense of cosmic freewheeling along with the other members of the quintet.

Featuring Walter Kemp III on piano, Grammy Award winner Scott Tixier on violin, Brent Birckhead on wind instruments, Rishon Odel on bass and Allan Mednard on drums, from a June 23rd, 2022 performance, it’s Black Whole – Live at the Bop Stop.

Live at the Bop Stop is made possible by the Music Settlement – serving Northeast Ohio by offering music instruction – music therapy and early childhood education since 1912. The Music Settlement’s mission is to welcome all to our music and arts community to learn – create – inspire – and heal.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio and the studios of KUNV in Las Vegas, Nevada. Additional production at the Bop Stop is provided by Graham Rosen. Editing for WOBC,WNPA and the Public Radio Exchange is provided by Dr. Pete Naegele - and for our podcast and other radio affiliates by Shawn Gilbert at Gilazar Media.

The executive producer is Daniel Peck – with additional consulting production by Bryan Kennard and Gabe Pollack.

For extended versions of all of our shows –our Live at the Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app or visit our website at www.themusicsettlement.org and click the Bop Stop link.

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All music used with permission by Aaron Parks.

Adrift - Parks
Here - Parks
Warm Valley - Ellington
The Ongoing Pulse of Isness - Parks
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In A Garden - Parks
Lilac - Parks
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Aaron Parks is one of contemporary jazz’s most forward thinking and creative pianists. From his work with Terrance Blanchard to his four lauded releases as either a band leader or as a solo pianist, Aaron Parks earns accolades from The New York Times, Jazziz Magazine, the BBC and the San Jose Mercury News.

We’ve been luck enough to host Aaron’s trio performances previously, but this time, Aaron Parks joined us for two sold out solo performances. From November 5th, 2021 it’s Aaron Parks – Live at the Bop Stop.

Live at the Bop Stop is made possible by the Music Settlement – serving Northeast Ohio by offering music instruction – music therapy and early childhood education since 1912. The Music Settlement’s mission is to welcome all to our music and arts community to learn – create – inspire – and heal.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio and the studios of KUNV in Las Vegas, Nevada. Additional production at the Bop Stop is provided by Graham Rosen. Editing for WOBC,WNPA and the Public Radio Exchange is provided by Dr. Pete Naegele - and for our podcast and other radio affiliates by Shawn Gilbert at Gilazar Media.

The executive producer is Daniel Peck – with additional consulting production by Bryan Kennard and Gabe Pollack.

For extended versions of all of our shows –our Live at the Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app or visit our website at www.themusicsettlement.org and click the Bop Stop link.

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All music used with permission by Krantz, Carlock and Lefevbre.

Song 1 - Composer
Song 2 - Composer
Song 3 - Composer
Song 4 - Composer
Song 5 - Composer

Wayne Krantz, Keith Carlock and Tim Lefevbre form a powerhouse trio of improvisational jazz, when they aren’t busy being sidemen for artists such as Steely Dan, Tedeschi-Trucks and John Mayer.

With an improvisational style rooted in funk, rock and electronica and anchored by Keith Carlock’s powerful drumming, Wayne Krantz on Guitar and Tim Lefevbre on bass, the group returned for their first tour together in 13 years in 2022. From a sold out performance on February 25th, 2022. Its Krantz/Carlok/Lefevbre, Live at the Bop Stop.

Live at the Bop Stop is made possible by the Music Settlement – serving Northeast Ohio by offering music instruction – music therapy and early childhood education since 1912. The Music Settlement’s mission is to welcome all to our music and arts community to learn – create – inspire – and heal.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio and the studios of KUNV in Las Vegas, Nevada. Additional production at the Bop Stop is provided by Graham Rosen. Editing for WOBC,WNPA and the Public Radio Exchange is provided by Dr. Pete Naegele - and for our podcast and other radio affiliates by Shawn Gilbert at Gilazar Media.

The executive producer is Daniel Peck – with additional consulting production by Bryan Kennard and Gabe Pollack.

For extended versions of all of our shows –our Live at the Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app or visit our website at www.themusicsettlement.org and click the Bop Stop link.

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All music used with permission by The Reclamation Band.

Loose Change - Martinez
Skinner's Farm - Martinez
Think...Now! - Taddeo
Visions - Wonder
Numeral - Martinez
These Roads - Martinez
New Guard Avenue - Martinez
The Thick of It - Martinez
Sunset - Bush
Farther Along - Hymn

The Reclamation Band started as a collective project led by bassist Kevin Robert Martinez during his time in Chicago, and he kept this project going after relocating to Northeast Ohio.

Featuring a mix of originals and reclaimed, seldom heard covers, The Reclamation Band sold out our outdoor concert series in July of 2021, and they packed the house for an evening of fun.

With Kevin Robert Martinez on Bass, Tim McDonald on Woodwinds, Dan Bruce on Guitar, Anthony Taddeo on Percussion and Sara Ann on Vocals, it’s the Reclamation Band – Live at the Bop Stop.

Live at the Bop Stop is made possible by the Music Settlement – serving Northeast Ohio by offering music instruction – music therapy and early childhood education since 1912. The Music Settlement’s mission is to welcome all to our music and arts community to learn – create – inspire – and heal.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio and the studios of KUNV in Las Vegas, Nevada. Additional production at the Bop Stop is provided by Graham Rosen. Editing for WOBC,WNPA and the Public Radio Exchange is provided by Dr. Pete Naegele - and for our podcast and other radio affiliates by Shawn Gilbert at Gilazar Media.

The executive producer is Daniel Peck – with additional consulting production by Bryan Kennard and Gabe Pollack.

For extended versions of all of our shows –our Live at the Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app or visit our website at www.themusicsettlement.org and click the Bop Stop link.

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All music used with permission by Aiden Plank’s Collected Works.

A Place to Start - Plank
Walk with Me - Kennard
Chronomentrophobia - Wagner
Almost - Plank
Time to Mind the Mystics - Bruce
Song for One Daring - Kennard
You vs You - Bruce
Pulse - Plank
The Conflux of Time - Plank

This week’s program features a celebration of original works from Northeast Ohio performers and composers. Bassist Aiden plank is a key member of the Cleveland jazz orchestra and he welcomes a host of friends and fellow musicians, each of whom present original compositions.

This performance features Howie Smith, Chris Coles and Brad Wagner on saxophones, Dan Bruce on guitar among a host of other musicians showcasing their works in guest appearances.

From September 10th, 2021 it’s Aiden Plank’s Collected Works – Live at the Bop Stop.

Live at the Bop Stop is made possible by the Music Settlement – serving Northeast Ohio by offering music instruction – music therapy and early childhood education since 1912. The Music Settlement’s mission is to welcome all to our music and arts community to learn – create – inspire – and heal.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio and the studios of KUNV in Las Vegas, Nevada. Additional production at the Bop Stop is provided by Graham Rosen. Editing for WOBC,WNPA and the Public Radio Exchange is provided by Dr. Pete Naegele - and for our podcast and other radio affiliates by Shawn Gilbert at Gilazar Media.

The executive producer is Daniel Peck – with additional consulting production by Bryan Kennard and Gabe Pollack.

For extended versions of all of our shows –our Live at the Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app or visit our website at www.themusicsettlement.org and click the Bop Stop link.

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All music used with permission by Charlie Ballentine.

Thank You-Ballentine Sweet Tooth-Ballentine Strange Idea-Ballentine Wayfairing Stranger-Ballentine Snow Angel-Ballentine Off Minor-Monk Midwestern Love Story-Ballantine Kilgore in Timequake-Ballentine No Damn Cat, No Damn Cradle-Ballentine

This week -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 Bob Dylan, which landed on Jazziz magazine’s top ten best releases list.

Charlie returns once again with a trio that features Charlie on guitar, Cassius Goens III on drums and Jesse Wittman on bass. From August 24th, 2022 it’s Charlie Ballantine – Live at the Bop Stop.

Live at the Bop Stop is made possible by the Music Settlement – serving Northeast Ohio by offering music instruction – music therapy and early childhood education since 1912. The Music Settlement’s mission is to welcome all to our music and arts community to learn – create – inspire – and heal.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio and the studios of KUNV in Las Vegas, Nevada. Additional production at the Bop Stop is provided by Graham Rosen. Editing for WOBC,WNPA and the Public Radio Exchange is provided by Dr. Pete Naegele - and for our podcast and other radio affiliates by Shawn Gilbert at Gilazar Media.

The executive producer is Daniel Peck – with additional consulting production by Bryan Kennard and Gabe Pollack.

For extended versions of all of our shows –our Live at the Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app or visit our website at www.themusicsettlement.org and click the Bop Stop link.

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All music used with permission by Matthew Shipp.

New York City based pianist Matthew Ship has a thirty year catalog as a bandleader, session player and core member of David Ware’s quartet. Known initially as a free jazz performer, Matthew Shipp broadened his audio palate to explore contemporary classical and electronica.

First and foremost, though he delights in improvisation, and that is on full display in this solo performance which occurred ahead of his 2021 release Codebreaker.

Presented in conjunction with our friends at No Exit, and courtesy of a grant from the Jazz Roads foundation, from an October 19th, 2021 performance, it’s Matthew Shipp – Live at the Bop Stop.

Live at the Bop Stop is made possible by the Music Settlement – serving Northeast Ohio by offering music instruction – music therapy and early childhood education since 1912. The Music Settlement’s mission is to welcome all to our music and arts community to learn – create – inspire – and heal.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio and the studios of KUNV in Las Vegas, Nevada. Additional production at the Bop Stop is provided by Graham Rosen. Editing for WOBC,WNPA and the Public Radio Exchange is provided by Dr. Pete Naegele - and for our podcast and other radio affiliates by Shawn Gilbert at Gilazar Media.

The executive producer is Daniel Peck – with additional consulting production by Bryan Kennard and Gabe Pollack.

For extended versions of all of our shows –our Live at the Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app or visit our website at www.themusicsettlement.org and click the Bop Stop link.

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All music used with permission by Snarky Puppy Horns.

Bread Sandwiches - Wright
Make Me Say - Maz
Oriental Folk Song - Shorter
Anti Jam - Bullock
Always on the Move - Jennings
Quarter Master - League

Four-time Grammy award winning Snarky Puppy really doesn’t need an introduction. The full group coalesce around the University of North Texas in the early 2000s and grew into a collective juggernaut that sits at the vanguard of contemporary jazz.

The horn section stands alone, performing not only with Snarky Puppy and other groups around Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas, but also with the Grammy award winning One O’Clock Jazz Band. They also tour periodically, and we were lucky enough to get them to grace our stage for two sold out shows on March 15th, 2019.

Featuring Jay Jennings, Justin Stanton and Mike Maher on Trumpet and Chris Bullock on Saxophones, it’s the Snarky Puppy Horns – Live at the Bop Stop.

Live at the Bop Stop is made possible by the Music Settlement – serving Northeast Ohio by offering music instruction – music therapy and early childhood education since 1912. The Music Settlement’s mission is to welcome all to our music and arts community to learn – create – inspire – and heal.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio and the studios of KUNV in Las Vegas, Nevada. Additional production at the Bop Stop is provided by Graham Rosen. Editing for WOBC,WNPA and the Public Radio Exchange is provided by Dr. Pete Naegele - and for our podcast and other radio affiliates by Shawn Gilbert at Gilazar Media.

The executive producer is Daniel Peck – with additional consulting production by Bryan Kennard and Gabe Pollack.

For extended versions of all of our shows –our Live at the Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app or visit our website at www.themusicsettlement.org and click the Bop Stop link.

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All music used with permission by Michael Formanek Drome Trio.

Tattarrattat - Formanek
Little PeaDrome - Formanek
New Drome - Formanek
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With Chach - Formanek

Michael Formanek has been described as “a bold and unclassifiable bassist and composer,” and his trio graced our stage for the first time in three years in support of their latest release Were We Where We Were. The music from that album, and this performance, is based on a set of musical palindromes that started out as graphic scores and were then reinterpreted into conventional music notation.

Two time JUNO nominee and Hagood Hardy Award Winner Chet Doxas joins the trio on saxophone and wind instruments, and drummer Vinnie Sperrazza joins on drums.

From a March 29th, 2022 performance, it’s Michael Formanek’s Drome Trio – Live at the Bop Stop.

Live at the Bop Stop is made possible by the Music Settlement – serving Northeast Ohio by offering music instruction – music therapy and early childhood education since 1912. The Music Settlement’s mission is to welcome all to our music and arts community to learn – create – inspire – and heal.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio and the studios of KUNV in Las Vegas, Nevada. Additional production at the Bop Stop is provided by Graham Rosen. Editing for WOBC,WNPA and the Public Radio Exchange is provided by Dr. Pete Naegele - and for our podcast and other radio affiliates by Shawn Gilbert at Gilazar Media.

The executive producer is Daniel Peck – with additional consulting production by Bryan Kennard and Gabe Pollack.

For extended versions of all of our shows –our Live at the Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app or visit our website at www.themusicsettlement.org and click the Bop Stop link.

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All music used with permission by Sincerely, Linus.

Quarx - Polancich
Mohabi - Meisel
Fun Sin - Polancich/Meisel
Aluge/Jarred - NA
The People Out There - Polancich/Meisel
India - Coltrane
Lies - Polancich
Being There - Polancich
Hot Samwich - Polancich
Dare to Hear the Truth - Polancich/Meisel
Italy - Polancich/Meisel

Milwaukee based Sincerely, Linus a modern music ensemble led by percussionist Jake Polancich. He and Saxophonist Ryan Meisel are both educators, while Matt Rogers has both an upright and electric bass who can play any style of music placed in front of him.

Playing in support of their 2021 release Quarx and appearing courtesy of a grant from the Jazz Roads Foundation; From a June 18th, 2022 performance, it’s Sincerely, Linus – Live at the Bop Stop.

Live at the Bop Stop is made possible by the Music Settlement – serving Northeast Ohio by offering music instruction – music therapy and early childhood education since 1912. The Music Settlement’s mission is to welcome all to our music and arts community to learn – create – inspire – and heal.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio and the studios of KUNV in Las Vegas, Nevada. Additional production at the Bop Stop is provided by Graham Rosen. Editing for WOBC,WNPA and the Public Radio Exchange is provided by Dr. Pete Naegele - and for our podcast and other radio affiliates by Shawn Gilbert at Gilazar Media.

The executive producer is Daniel Peck – with additional consulting production by Bryan Kennard and Gabe Pollack.

For extended versions of all of our shows –our Live at the Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app or visit our website at www.themusicsettlement.org and click the Bop Stop link.

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All music used by permission from David Friend, Jerome Begin and Sammy DeLeon.

David Friend is a classically-trained pianist who focuses on new and experimental music and collaborates frequently with groups including Bent Duo, Grand Bang and Alarm Will Sound.

Jerome Begin has extensive experience as a composer in dance and theater and has a deep understanding of the dynamics of live performance.

Together, they graced our stage with a performance of Post, a set of pieces for solo piano with extensive processing that explores a different way of creating an uncanny valley type of reality where human, acoustic and electronic/processed elements interact and overlap in disorienting ways.

Presented in conjunction with our friends at No Exit, whose mission is to bring contemporary, avant-garde concert music to audiences in Northeast Ohio and beyond, it's David Friend and Jerome Begin - Live at the Bop Stop.

With our extra available time on the episode this week, we present a private performance by the Sammy DeLeon Quartet. Featuring Sammy on Percussion and Jackie Warren on Piano, it's the Sammy DeLeon Quartet - Live at the Bop Stop.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio and the studios of KUNV in Las Vegas, Nevada. Additional production at the Bop Stop is provided by Graham Rosen. Editing for WOBC,WNPA and the Public Radio Exchange is provided by Dr. Pete Naegele - and for our podcast and other radio affiliates by Shawn Gilbert at Gilazar Media.

The executive producer is Daniel Peck – with additional consulting production by Bryan Kennard and Gabe Pollack.

All music used with permission by Jackie Warren and Josh Smith.

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How Insensitive - Jobim
Stars Fell on Alabama - Perkins
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If I Were a Bell - Loesser
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Triste - Jobim
Lush Life - Strayhorn

Jackie Warren and Joshua Smith are musical siblings who have performed in Northeast Ohio and beyond for over two decades. Their experiments as a stripped down piano and saxophone duo led to their 2020 release The Bees Knees.

They join us for this performance featuring songs from that release and new material they’re preparing for an upcoming album. From a May 25th, 2022 performance it’s Jackie Warren on piano and Joshua Smith on saxophone – Live at the Bop Stop.

Live at the Bop Stop is made possible by the Music Settlement – serving Northeast Ohio by offering music instruction – music therapy and early childhood education since 1912. The Music Settlement’s mission is to welcome all to our music and arts community to learn – create – inspire – and heal.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio and the studios of KUNV in Las Vegas, Nevada. Additional production at the Bop Stop is provided by Graham Rosen. Editing for WOBC,WNPA and the Public Radio Exchange is provided by Dr. Pete Naegele - and for our podcast and other radio affiliates by Shawn Gilbert at Gilazar Media.

The executive producer is Daniel Peck – with additional consulting production by Bryan Kennard and Gabe Pollack.

For extended versions of all of our shows –our Live at the Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app or visit our website at www.themusicsettlement.org and click the Bop Stop link.

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All music used with permission by Occidental Gypsy.

It Don't Mean a Think (If it Ain't Got That Swing) - Ellington/Mills
Messalina - Feldman
Douce Ambiance - Reinhardt
Georgia on My Mind - Carmichael/Gorrell
Betty's Bossa - Feldman
It's Only a Paper Moon - Arlen/Harburg/Rose
Minor Swing - Reinhardt
Gypsy Blues - Feldman/Bishop/Frantz/Chapman
Shine - Mack/Dabney/Brown
A Day With Paula May - Feldman
Tonight - Feldman/Bishop
44070: Song for Verba - Feldman
The House I Live In - Robinson/Meerpol
Thriller - Temperton

An Occidental Gypsy show is, without question, the most fun you can have in their native Rhode Island. Their unique blend of gypsy jazz, western rhythms and early swing era vocals have brought them international acclaim. Every Occidental Gypsy show is a party, and it’s every bit as enjoyable as the after party.

Featuring Brett Feldman on Lead Guitar, Eli Bishop on Fiddle, Jeremy Frantz on Vocals and Rhythm Guitar, Jeff Feldman on Bass, and Jon Chapman on Percussion, and from a March 31st, 2022 performance it’s Occidental Gypsy – Live at the Bop Stop.

Live at the Bop Stop is made possible by the Music Settlement – serving Northeast Ohio by offering music instruction – music therapy and early childhood education since 1912. The Music Settlement’s mission is to welcome all to our music and arts community to learn – create – inspire – and heal.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio and the studios of KUNV in Las Vegas, Nevada. Additional production at the Bop Stop is provided by Graham Rosen. Editing for WOBC,WNPA and the Public Radio Exchange is provided by Dr. Pete Naegele - and for our podcast and other radio affiliates by Shawn Gilbert at Gilazar Media.

The executive producer is Daniel Peck – with additional consulting production by Bryan Kennard and Gabe Pollack.

For extended versions of all of our shows –our Live at the Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app or visit our website at www.themusicsettlement.org and click the Bop Stop link.

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All music used with permission by Soul Message.

Close Your Eyes - Petkere
The Breeze and I - Lecuona
Midnight Special - Smith
DD Blues - Foreman
Shiny Stockings - Foster
One For My Baby - Arlen

Chicago based Soul Message Band has spent 25 years perfecting the organ trio sound jazz connoisseurs have come to know and love. Hammond B3 Organ Player Chris Forman is a legend and his quarter century partnership with drummer Greg Rockingham have taken various trios around the world on tours both as headliners and as an opening act for Steely Dan.

In addition to recording and performing solo, guitarist Lee Rothenberg rounds out the trio, who graced our stage for this January 28th, 2022 performance. It’s the Soul Message Band – Live at the Bop Stop.

Live at the Bop Stop is made possible by the Music Settlement – serving Northeast Ohio by offering music instruction – music therapy and early childhood education since 1912. The Music Settlement’s mission is to welcome all to our music and arts community to learn – create – inspire – and heal.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio and the studios of KUNV in Las Vegas, Nevada. Additional production at the Bop Stop is provided by Graham Rosen. Editing for WOBC,WNPA and the Public Radio Exchange is provided by Dr. Pete Naegele - and for our podcast and other radio affiliates by Shawn Gilbert at Gilazar Media.

The executive producer is Daniel Peck – with additional consulting production by Bryan Kennard and Gabe Pollack.

For extended versions of all of our shows –our Live at the Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app or visit our website at www.themusicsettlement.org and click the Bop Stop link.

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All music used with permission by Tommy Lehman and the Squad-Tet.

Sonic Shrine - Lehman
To Be Alive - Lehman
Under the Rug - Lehman
Goodbye Pork Pie Hat - Mingus
Focus on the Rainbow - Coles

Northeast Ohio based Tommy Lehman is one of the hardest working performers on the local jazz scene. Between his work with JT’s Electric Blackout, Alla Boara, Alba Trio, Nathan Paul and the Admirables and Dan Wilson and Voices among others, Tommy leads several additional groups, not the least of which is the Squad-Tet.

The Squad-Tet itself is a collection of accomplished artists in their own right. Featuring Tommy Lehman on Trumpet, Theron Brown on Piano, Chris Coles on Saxophone, Jordan McBride on Bass, Zaire Darden on Drums and Patrick Graney on Percussion, and from a September 22nd, 2022 performance it’s Tommy Lehman’s Squad Tet, Live at the Bop Stop.

Live at the Bop Stop is made possible by the Music Settlement – serving Northeast Ohio by offering music instruction – music therapy and early childhood education since 1912. The Music Settlement’s mission is to welcome all to our music and arts community to learn – create – inspire – and heal.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio and the studios of KUNV in Las Vegas, Nevada. Additional production at the Bop Stop is provided by Graham Rosen. Editing for WOBC,WNPA and the Public Radio Exchange is provided by Dr. Pete Naegele - and for our podcast and other radio affiliates by Shawn Gilbert at Gilazar Media.

The executive producer is Daniel Peck – with additional consulting production by Bryan Kennard and Gabe Pollack.

For extended versions of all of our shows –our Live at the Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app or visit our website at www.themusicsettlement.org and click the Bop Stop link.

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All music used with permission by Krant, Carlock and Lefevbre.

Rushdie - Carlock/Lefebvre
War Torn Johnny - Carlock/Lefebvre
It's No Fun Not to Like Pop - Carlock/Lefebvre
The Earth From Above - Carlock/Lefebvre
Jeff Beck - Carlock/Lefebvre
Wine is the Thread - Carlock/Lefebvre
Left it on the Playground - Carlock/Lefebvre
Mosley - Carlock/Lefebvre

Wayne Krantz, Keith Carlock and Tim Lefevbre form a powerhouse trio of improvisational jazz, when they aren’t busy being sidemen for artists such as Steely Dan, Tedeschi-Trucks and John Mayer.

With an improvisational style rooted in funk, rock and electronica and anchored by Keith Carlock’s powerful drumming, Wayne Krantz on Guitar and Tim Lefevbre on bass, the group returned for their first tour together in 13 years in 2022. From a sold out performance on February 25th, 2022. Its Krantz/Carlok/Lefevbre, Live at the Bop Stop.

Live at the Bop Stop is made possible by the Music Settlement – serving Northeast Ohio by offering music instruction – music therapy and early childhood education since 1912. The Music Settlement’s mission is to welcome all to our music and arts community to learn – create – inspire – and heal.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio and the studios of KUNV in Las Vegas, Nevada. Additional production at the Bop Stop is provided by Graham Rosen. Editing for WOBC,WNPA and the Public Radio Exchange is provided by Dr. Pete Naegele - and for our podcast and other radio affiliates by Shawn Gilbert at Gilazar Media.

The executive producer is Daniel Peck – with additional consulting production by Bryan Kennard and Gabe Pollack.

For extended versions of all of our shows –our Live at the Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app or visit our website at www.themusicsettlement.org and click the Bop Stop link.

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All music used with permission by Vanessa Rubin.

Love You Madly - Ellington
Merry Christmas Baby - Baxter/Moore
White Christmas - Berlin
What Child Is This? - Dix
A Child Is Born - Evans/Bennett
Little Drummer Boy - Davis
My Favorite Things - Rodgers/Hammerstein II
Baby It's Cold Outside - Loesser
Gee Baby, Ain't I Good to You? - Razaf/Redman
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas - Martin/Blane

This week – revered as both a torchbearer and a storyteller, jazz vocalist Vanessa Rubin possesses a voice hailed for crystalline clarity- hearth-like warmth and playful lioness sass. With nine albums under her belt performing with jazz luminaries such as Grover Washington junior and Kenny Burrell – Vanessa has explored different styles of jazz from vocal big band melodies to sparse guitar driven compositions.

Vanessa brings her trio to the Bop Stop to jump start the holidays with her signature swinging style of standards, originals, ballads and blues.

From December 23rd, 2021, here’s Vanessa Rubin and Her Trio – Live at the Bop Stop.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC and WNPA provided by Dr. Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar Media.

The Executive Producer is Daniel Peck.

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All music used with permission by Hubbs Groove.

O' Christmas Tree - Traditional
Linus and Lucy - Guaraldi
Christmastime is Here - Guaraldi
The First Noel - Traditional
Santa Claus Go Straight to the Ghetto - Ellis/Bobbit/Ballard
My Favorite Things - Rodgers/Hammerstein II
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas - Martin/Blane
Merry Christmas, Baby - Baxter/Moore
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! - Cahn/Styne
Mary, Did You Know? - Lowry/Greene
O Holy Night - Adams/Cappeau
Heart Like Mine - Rasheed
This Christmas - Hathaway/McKinnor

Normally, Hubb’s Groove joins us for an evening of classic R&B-Soul-Smooth Jazz and Gospel. But this week they join us for an evening of holiday classics.

With a lineup including Robert Hubbard Jr on drums- Cliff Coleson on bass – and Johnny Cochrane on saxophone and from a sold-out show on December 19th, 2021, enjoy an evening of holiday soul with Hubb’s Groove-Live at the Bop Stop.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC and WNPA provided by Dr. Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar Media.

The Executive Producer is Daniel Peck.

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All music used with permission by Amanda Powell and Friends.

Learning How to Fly - Andress and Andress
Santa Claus is Back in Town - Leiber and Stoller
Here We Come a Wassailing - Traditional
Drinking Water - Jobim/Sinatra
River - Mitchell
Left Alone - Holiday/Waldron
Cry Me A River - Hamilton
Christmastime is Here - Guaraldi/Mendelsson
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! - Cahn/Styne
Je Caresserai La Belle - Traditional
Over the Rainbow - Harburg/Allen
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas - Martin/Blane

Vocalist Amanda Powell usually joins us as a part of the Alla Boara project, but this week she brings a group of friends along for a night of jazz, blues, folk and standards along with some holiday classics.

Whether performing as part of the Grammy winning group Apollo's Fire or collaborating with Bobby McFerrin and Sheila Jordan, Amanda Powell entertains audiences with her versatility and improvisation ability.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC and WNPA provided by Dr. Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar Media.

The Executive Producer is Daniel Peck.

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All music used with permission by Red Light Roxy.

I Love Being With You - Lee/Schluger
The Great City - Lewis
Exactly Like You - Gillespie/Getz
Sway - Gimbel/Ruiz/Demetrio
Alright, Okay, You Win - Wyche/Watts
Imagine My Frustration - Strayhorn/Ellington
We're Together - Allen/Elliott
It's a Good Day - Lee/Barbour
What a Difference a Day Made - Grever/Adams
Rapid Shave - Turrentine/Scott
Ray's Rockhouse - Charles/Hendricks
Accentuate the Positive - Arlen/Mercer
S'Wonderful - Gershwin/Gershwin
Whatever Lola Wants - Adler/Ross
Fever - Cooley/Blackwell
Bei Mir Bist Du Schön - Jacobs/Secunda

This Week-It’s Time For Some Swing. Red Light Roxy Embodies The Spirit Of Swinging Jazz And Blues From The 1930s Through The 1960s. This November 14th, 2021, Performance Features Them Performing Standards From The Great American Songbook.

Featuring Eileen Burns On Vocals, Dave Sterner On Sax, Holbrook Riles The Third On Drums, Demetrius Steinmetz On Bass, Daris Atkins On Guitar And Joe Hunter On Piano – It’s Red Light Roxy – Live At The Bop Stop.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC and WNPA provided by Dr. Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar Media.

The Executive Producer is Daniel Peck.

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All music used with permission by Xavier Dimoff.

Time Blind - Dimoff
A Pointless Battle - Dimoff
Inner Love - Dimoff
The Tree Town - Dimoff
I Love You Too - Dimoff
All The Things You Are - Kern/Hammerstein
After the Fact - Dimoff
Fried Nights - Dimoff
What? - Dimoff
I Can't Think (Brain Fog) - Dimoff
Be Blue - Dimoff
Softly As In a Morning Sunrise - Romberg

Up and coming saxophonist Xavier Dimoff has studied under and performed with some of the best performers in northeast Ohio. This week he leads a quartet playing all original compositions. Featuring Mark Butto on drums, Thomas Mackery on bass, Jonah Ferguson on guitar and Xavier Dimoff on saxophone, it's the Xavier Dimoff Quartet…Live at the Bop Stop.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC and WNPA provided by Dr. Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar Media.

The Executive Producer is Daniel Peck.

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All music used with permission by Nathan Paul and Theron Brown..

New Juice - Davis
An Invitation - Davis
In My Bag - Davis
I Can Fly - Davis
Bangerang - Davis
She Knows - Davis
I'm Just Playin' - Davis
Shakedown - Davis

Theron Brown is a busy man. In addition to performing regularly throughout Northeast Ohio, teaching at Kent State University and serving as the organizer of the annual Rubber City Jazz Festival, Theron released his most recent album Spirit Fruit in 2021.

He joined us earlier this year with his touring trio that includes Jordan McBride on Bass and Zaire Darden on drums, along with special guest Nathan-Paul on saxophone. From a sold-out performance on January 15th, 2022 it’s Nathan Paul with the Theron Brown Trio – Live at the Bop Stop.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC and WNPA provided by Dr. Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar Media.

The Executive Producer is Daniel Peck.

For extended versions of all our shows –our Live at The Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app.

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All music used with permission by Cleveland Jazz Orchestra.

Back at the Chicken Shack - Smith
Bossa - Corea
Four Words - Davis/Hendricks
If I Loved You - Rogers
They Can't Take That Away(From Me) - Gershwin
Squirmy - Plank
Crumbs - Wagner
Come Rain or Come Shine - Allen/Mercer
Someone to Watch Over Me - Gershwin
Lover Come Back to Me - Romburg/Hammerstein
Ladies in Mercedes - Bley/Swallow
But Beautiful - Van Heusen/Burke
It Aint Easy Being Green - Riposo
Shining Stars - Foster
I Got It Bad, And That Ain't Good - Garland
I Love Being Here With You - Schluger/Lee

Cleveland is one of a select group of cities lucky enough to have a jazz orchestra. For thirty-five years the CJO has promoted and performed the compositions and arrangements of Ohio performers of jazz throughout the ages and Paul Ferguson leads the group with another performance this week.

From a March 3rd, 2022 performance, it’s the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra – Live at the Bop Stop.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC and WNPA provided by Dr. Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar Media.

The Executive Producer is Daniel Peck.

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All music used with permission by Chris Dingman.

Cleveland, Part One - Dingman
Ali - Dingman
The Long Road - Dingman
The Long Piece - Dingman

Chris Dingman is a vibraphonist and composer known for his distinctive approach to the instrument. He's sonically rich and expansive, bringing listeners on a journey to a beautiful, transcendent place.

Known for his significant work with legendary artists Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter, Dingman casts an enveloping atmosphere in his captivating solo performances. With layers of sound – soaring melodies, swirling textures, and undulating pedal tones - it’s an immersive listening experience that many have described as transportive and deeply healing.

From an April 14th, 2022 performance in front of an intimate audience, it's Chris Dingman, Live at the Bop Stop.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC and WNPA provided by Dr. Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar Media.

The Executive Producer is Daniel Peck.

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All music used with permission by Darren Frate.

African Bloom - Frate
Salt of Montez - Frate
Inner Peace III - Frate
E Flat Minor 9 to C Minor 9 - Frate
Earthbound - Frate
Saturn - Frate
Short Story - Frate
Into the River - Frate
Shanti - Frate
Little Coffin - Frate

Cleveland based bassist Darren Frate has spent his career as an educator and a touring musician. We work with him extensively at the music settlement here in Cleveland, but for this performance he assembled a group of northeast Ohio’s best to celebrate the release of his latest album resonance.

Featuring Dave Kasper on saxophone, Seth Johnson on guitar, Darren Frate on electric bass and Dave black on drums, from an April 7th, 2022 performance here’s the Darren Frate Group – Live at the Bop Stop.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC and WNPA provided by Dr. Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar Media.

The Executive Producer is Daniel Peck.

For extended versions of all our shows –our Live at The Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app.

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All music used with permission by Alba Trio.

I'll Take Care of It - Lehman/Taddeo/Lekhan
Taddeo and Sons - Lehman/Taddeo/Lekhan
Sustained - Taddeo
Tears of Joy - Lekhan
Le Cre Cirele - Taddeo
Thumbprints - Lekhan
Star Ballad - Lehman/Taddeo/Lekhan
Scoperto - Taddeo
Belvedere and Payne - Lehman
Lucky, I Guess - Lekhan

Northeast Ohio based Alba Trio was formed in 2019 to explore the capabilities and the limits of a unique trio arrangement. Consisting of Anthony Taddeo on drums, Tim Lekan on bass and Tommy Lehman on trumpet, the trio released their self-titled debut album, recorded pre-pandemic, earlier this year, and they celebrated the release of that album on our stage.

From a May 15th, 2022 performance it’s Alba Trio – Live at the Bop Stop.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC and WNPA provided by Dr. Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar Media.

The Executive Producer is Daniel Peck.

For extended versions of all our shows –our Live at The Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app.

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All music used with permission by John Dalversa and Tal Cohen.

Searching But Never Finding - Daversa
Two Steps Forward - Daversa
Gentle Giants - Cohen
Legacy - Cohen
In Your Own Sweet Way - Brubeck
I'll Be Seeing You - Fain/Kahal
Artful Sparring - Daversa/Cohen

John Daversa is a distinguished trumpet-player, composer, arranger, producer, bandleader and educator. He is world-renowned for his virtuosic, dynamic and emotive style of trumpet and EVI playing, along with imaginative, genre-bending compositions and arrangements.

Tal Cohen is a Grammy award winning jazz pianist who has been playing around the Globe with Terence Blanchard, Greg Osby,and Joe Lovano at venues from Detroit to the Sydney Opera House.

This week, these two team up as a duo as John Daversa makes his Bop Stop debut. From a March 11th, 2022 performance, it's John Daversa and Tal Cohen - Live at the Bop Stop.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC and WNPA provided by Dr. Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar Media.

The Executive Producer is Daniel Peck.

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All music used with permission by Jamey Haddad

Song 1 -
Joe Louis - Naragon
Island Creek - Coleman
Aquatic - Coleman
For Those We've Known - Drewes
Valts #5 - Blanco

Jamey Haddad holds a unique place in both jazz and world music. Working with Yo Yo Ma – Paul Simon and Sting, Jamey is one of America’s most prominent world music percussionists. His quartet joined us for two nights of sold out shows in December 2021.

Featuring Brandon Coleman on Guitar, Ben Tweedt on Piano, Eli Naragon on Bass and Jamey Haddad on percussion here’s the Jamey Haddad Quartet – Live at the Bop Stop.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC and WNPA provided by Dr. Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar Media.

The Executive Producer is Daniel Peck.

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All music used with permission by Celine Iris and Eddie Handerson

Love For Sale - Porter
Moanin' - Golson
So Near So Far - Davis
Be Cool - Henderson
Bluesette - Gimbel/Thielemans
Misterioso - Monk
Up Jumped Spring - Ramsey
Phantoms - Barron
The Creator Has a Master Plan - Sanders

New York-based jazz vocalist Céline Iris is a recent graduate from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, studying privately with vocalist La Tanya Hall and trumpet player Eddie Henderson. Growing up on swing records from the 1930’s and 40’s, Céline traces her musical roots to traditional jazz. She is also influenced by a wide variety of music, ranging from bebop to funk to classic rock. Fluent in French, Spanish, and English, Céline enjoys using language as a tool to tell a good story, and approaches music as a medium to connect with her audience and fellow musicians.

For this performance, she’s joined by two of jazz’s giants. Dr. Eddie Henderson is a legendary trumpet player who has toured and worked extensively with Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock and Art Blakey.

2022 NEA Jazz Master Billy Hart works and tours extensively at universities across America and has served alongside Miles Davis, Wes Montgomery and Jimmy Smith, among others.

With Eli Naragon on bass, Roger Friedman on piano and a hosts of guests on this March 22nd, 2022 performance, it’s Celine Iris, Eddie Henderson and Billy Hart – Live at the Bop Stop.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC and WNPA provided by Dr. Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar Media.

The Executive Producer is Daniel Peck.

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All music used with permission by Mostly Other People Do The Killing

Three Mile Island - Elliott
Exeter - Elliott
Marcus Hook - Elliott
Boyertown - Elliott
Wilkes-Barre - Elliott
Johnstown - Elliott
Centralia - Elliott
Dimock - Elliott

New York based Mostly Other People Do The Killing have a, well, cult following in Northeast Ohio and their returns to our stage are always entertaining. Their new recording "Disasters Vol. 1" is a series of compositions exploring a wide variety of natural and man-made disasters that have befallen small towns in their native Pennsylvania. Recorded during the pandemic Mostly Other People Do The Killing bring their unique, swinging, rollicking sense of musical fun to the proceedings, alternating between tragedy and comedy in a way that a cold Cleveland winter night demands.

Featuring Moppa Elliott on bass, Jon Irabagon on saxophone, Kevin Shea on drums and Peter Evans on trumpet, and from a February 24th, 2022 performance, it's Mostly Other People Do The Killing - Live at the Bop Stop.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC and WNPA provided by Dr. Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar Media.

The Executive Producer is Daniel Peck.

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All music used with permission by Bob Holz and A Vision Forward

Jemin-Eye'n - Coryell
Larry's Blue - Holz
Jammin Man - Holz
West Coast Blues - Holz
Eleven High - Holz
Five Times a Winner - Coryell
Side Scratch - Holz

One of America’s top fusion drummers, Syracuse, New York based Bob Holz has toured and recorded extensively with Larry Coryell, Stanley Clarke, and Randy Brecker. For this performance, he graced our stage in support of his sixth album Holz-Stathis with a trio that incudes Bob on drums, Mikal Serafim on guitar and Vynce Watson on bass.

From May 28th, 2022 it’s Bob Holz and a Vision Forward, Live at the Bop Stop.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC and WNPA provided by Dr. Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar media.

The Executive Producer is Daniel Peck.

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All music used with permission by Diego Rivera Quintet

Connections - Rivera
Rasquache - Rivera
Cancion De Cuna - Rivera
Stompin at the Savoy - Webb
Sombras Del Pasado - Rivera
Battle Fatigue - Rivera
Bracero - Rivera
La Raza Cosimca - Rivera
The Rose Window - Rivera
Mestizo - Rivera

A world-class musician, composer, arranger and educator, Diego Rivera has entertained audiences for over 20 years. Rivera is known for his muscular tone and unique blend of straight-ahead jazz fused with music inspired by his Latino background and heritage.

On the heels of the announcement of him being named the Director of the Butler School of Music at the University of Texas, Diego joined us on tour supporting his latest release Mestizo with his quartet.

A world-class musician, composer, arranger and educator, Diego Rivera has entertained audiences for over 20 years. Rivera is known for his muscular tone and unique blend of straight-ahead jazz fused with music inspired by his Latino background and heritage.

On the heels of the announcement of him being named the Director of the Butler School of Music at the University of Texas, Diego joined us on tour supporting his latest release Mestizo with his quartet.

From April 9th, 2022 it’s the Diego Rivera Quintet – Live at the Bop Stop.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC and WNPA provided by Dr. Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar media.

The Executive Producer is Daniel Peck.

For extended versions of all our shows –our Live at The Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app.

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All music used with permission by Bobby Selvaggio Shake Trio.

Flow - Selvaggio
Kwanza Muwanga - Selvaggio
Revolution - Selvaggio
- Selvaggio
Beatrice - Rivers
Central Park West - Coltrane
Dance of the Tail-Chasing Cats - Selvaggio
If the World Knew Love - Selvaggio
Runaway - Selvaggio

Bobby Selvaggio is one of the leading contemporary alto sax players on the jazz scene, and one of Northeast Ohio’s most prolific performers. Performing with trios, quartets and big bands on an ongoing basis, Bobby always brings audiences a wide variety of jazz in various forms.

This week, it’s his Shake Trio project, a trio configuration playing atonal arrangements of new and previously recorded material. With Bobby on Saxophone are Kip Reed on Bass and Zaire Darden on Drums.

From an October 9th, 2021 performance it’s Bobby Selvaggio’s Shake Trio – Live at the Bop Stop.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC and WNPA provided by Dr. Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar media.

The Executive Producer is Daniel Peck.

For extended version of all our shows –our Live at The Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app.

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All music used with permission by Bobby Selvaggio Shake Trio.

Flow - Selvaggio
Kwanza Muwanga - Selvaggio
Revolution - Selvaggio
- Selvaggio
Beatrice - Rivers
Central Park West - Coltrane
Dance of the Tail-Chasing Cats - Selvaggio
If the World Knew Love - Selvaggio
Runaway - Selvaggio

Bobby Selvaggio is one of the leading contemporary alto sax players on the jazz scene, and one of Northeast Ohio’s most prolific performers. Performing with trios, quartets and big bands on an ongoing basis, Bobby always brings audiences a wide variety of jazz in various forms.

This week, it’s his Shake Trio project, a trio configuration playing atonal arrangements of new and previously recorded material. With Bobby on Saxophone are Kip Reed on Bass and Zaire Darden on Drums.

From an October 9th, 2021 performance it’s Bobby Selvaggio’s Shake Trio – Live at the Bop Stop.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC and WNPA provided by Dr. Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar media.

The Executive Producer is Daniel Peck.

For extended version of all our shows –our Live at The Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app.

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All music used with permission by Bryan Kennard:

In to Blue - Kennard
Of Other Moons - Kennard
Here the Sun Whispers - Kennard
Sci Fi Elf - Kennard
Dolphin Dance - Hancock
Two-Sided Triangle - Kennard
Bending East - Kennard
Floridiaspora - Kennard
Windows - Corea
When in Doubt - Kennard

Flutist Bryan Kennard comes from a diverse background – composing songs for jazz ensembles, bluegrass bands and Brazilian ensembles – performing original works at the Montreux and North Sea Jazz Festivals in Europe.

Bryan returns home to Cleveland with a quintet performing original compositions featuring Chris Coles on saxophone, Dan Bruce on guitar, Ian Kinneman on bass and Anthony Taddeo on drums. From a February 10th, 2022 show in front of a live audience, it’s the Bryan Kennard Quintet – Live at the Bop Stop.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC and WNPA provided by Dr. Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar media.

The Executive Producer is Daniel Peck.

For extended version of all our shows –our Live at The Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app.

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All music used with permission by Joshua Espinoza:

Yesterday - Lennon/McCartney
Streetlight Serenade - Espinoza
Metrican - Espinoza
In My Life - Lennon/Emerson/McCartney
Appalachian Wanderer - Espinoza
And So It Goes - Joel
Birdsong - Espinoza
Take the A Train - Stayhorn
Eleanor Rigby - Lennon/McCartney

Possessing a wide color palette, the Joshua Espinoza Trio explores shimmering harmonies and shifting orchestral contours with the aesthetic of a chamber ensemble as much as a jazz trio. Through their genre-bending approach to songwriting, they've built a cross-generational audience of diverse backgrounds bound together by their love of good music. Featuring Kris Monson on bass, Jaron Lamar Davis on drums, and Joshua Espinoza on Piano, and from a March 30th, 2022 performance, it’s the Joshua Espinoza Trio – Live at the Bop Stop.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC and WNPA provided by Dr. Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar media.

The Executive Producer is Daniel Peck.

For extended version of all our shows –our Live at The Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app.

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All music used with permission by Joshua Espinoza:

Yesterday - Lennon/McCartney
Streetlight Serenade - Espinoza
Metrican - Espinoza
In My Life - Lennon/Emerson/McCartney
Appalachian Wanderer - Espinoza
And So It Goes - Joel
Birdsong - Espinoza
Take the A Train - Stayhorn
Eleanor Rigby - Lennon/McCartney

Possessing a wide color palette, the Joshua Espinoza Trio explores shimmering harmonies and shifting orchestral contours with the aesthetic of a chamber ensemble as much as a jazz trio. Through their genre-bending approach to songwriting, they've built a cross-generational audience of diverse backgrounds bound together by their love of good music. Featuring Kris Monson on bass, Jaron Lamar Davis on drums, and Joshua Espinoza on Piano, and from a March 30th, 2022 performance, it’s the Joshua Espinoza Trio – Live at the Bop Stop.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC and WNPA provided by Dr. Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar media.

The Executive Producer is Daniel Peck.

For extended version of all our shows –our Live at The Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app.

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All music used with permission by Haidu, Williams and Allen.

What a Difference a Day Makes - Grever/Adams
The Chance - Kirkland
You and the Night and the Music - Schwartz/Dietz
Georgia On My Mind - Carmichael/Gorrell
I Thought About You - Jarrett/Peacock/DeJohnette

Pianist Noah Haidu’s two most recent releases are outstanding tributes to jazz legends, and he stopped by for two sold out performances with a legendary trio to play selections from both.

Doctone is the culmination of a film, book and album tribute to the legendary Kenny Kirkland, released in 2019. Slowly is his tribute to Keith Jarrett, released in May 2021. Both project feature performances of compositions by these legends and Doctone is a larger project that documents Kirkland’s life.

Noah took our stage for two performances with two jazz legends. Bassist and Grammy winner Buster Williams has a career spanning sixty years working with everyone from Herbie Hancock to Miles Davis.

Drummer Carl Allen has worked with artists as diverse as Freddie Hubbard, Ricky Lee Jones and Christian McBride’s Inside Straight.

The Trio joined us on stage on November 21st, 2022 and here’s Part Two – Live at the Bop Stop.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC and WNPA provided by Dr. Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar media.

The Executive Producer is Daniel Peck.

For extended version of all our shows –our Live at The Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app.

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All music used with permission by Haidu, Williams and Allen.

Dienda - Kirkland
Mister JC - Kirkland
End of a Beautiful Friendship - Cole
My Song - Jarrett
Up Jumped Spring - Hubbard

Pianist Noah Haidu’s two most recent releases are outstanding tributes to jazz legends, and he stopped by for two sold out performances with a legendary trio to play selections from both.

Doctone is the culmination of a film, book and album tribute to the legendary Kenny Kirkland, released in 2019. Slowly is his tribute to Keith Jarrett, released in May 2021. Both project feature performances of compositions by these legends and Doctone is a larger project that documents Kirkland’s life.

Noah took our stage for two performances with two jazz legends. Bassist and Grammy winner Buster Williams has a career spanning sixty years working with everyone from Herbie Hancock to Miles Davis.

Drummer Carl Allen has worked with artists as diverse as Freddie Hubbard, Ricky Lee Jones and Christian McBride’s Inside Straight.

The Trio joined us on stage on November 21st, 2022 and here’s Part One – Live at the Bop Stop.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC and WNPA provided by Dr. Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar media.

The Executive Producer is Daniel Peck.

For extended version of all our shows –our Live at The Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app.

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All music used with permission by Organ-Ism

Moon River - Mancini
Full House - Sanborn
Until It's Time For You To Go - Sainte-Marie
Subindo - DelFierra
Pocket Change - Smith
You Are So Beautiful - Preston
Southside - Smith

Four legendary Cleveland area sidemen got together to jam - and from those jam sessions decided to form Organism in 2007 and they’ve been making terrific music ever since. Featuring Howie Smith on saxophone – David Thomas on organ-Bob Ferrazza on guitar and Bill Ransom on drums the group has performed and toured with legendary performers such as Dizzy Gillespie – Art Farmer and Fathead Newman.

From a January 16th - 2022 performance here’s Organism – Live at the Bop Stop.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC and WNPA provided by Dr. Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar media.

The Executive Producer is Daniel Peck.

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All music used with permission by Nortonk

Quant - Pale
June 8th - Forbes
Hertzog - Killacky
Spiders - Crammer
Eve - Forbes
Eve - Killacky
Chutes and Ladders - Killacky
Untitled - Crammer

New York City based Nortonk explore the compatibilities of chordless compositions and free jazz. With a mathematical feel and precise energy, this foursome provides a different perspective on the tensions between improvisation and structured compositions.

Featuring David Adewumi on Trumpet, Gideon Forbes on Saxophone, Stephen Pale on Bass and Steven Crammer on Drums, from their February 9th, 2022 Northeast Ohio debut it’s Nortonk – Live at the Bop Stop.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC and WNPA provided by Dr. Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar media.

The Executive Producer is Daniel Peck.

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All music used with permission by Cleveland State University Jazz Faculty

Blues for LA - Frizzel
Alone Together - Schwartz/Deitz
Hottentot - Scofield
Dienda - Marsalis
TNJNT - Perrine
Pungee - Neville/Modeliste/Nocentelli/Porter, Jr.

Northeast Ohio features a number of educational institutions that offer robust jazz programs, including Oberlin College, Tri-C, Kent State University and Cleveland State University.

This week, members of the Cleveland State University Jazz Faculty get together to collaborate on original compositions and generally just jam. We’ve featured all four performers in their own groups previously, but this week it’s a change to hear four educators and band leaders collaborate.

Featuring Dan Bruce on Guitar, Chris Vance on Bass, Bill Ransom on Drums and John Perrine on Saxophones, from January 21st, 2022 it’s the Cleveland State University Jazz Faculty – Live at the Bop Stop.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC and WNPA provided by Dr. Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar media.

The Executive Producer is Daniel Peck.

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All music used with permission by Unc D

VVL - Unc D
Firstness of Thirdness - Unc D
Trash Happy - Unc D
SMLTHCKNS - Unc D
Witches Wu - Unc D
Traditional Phobia - Unc D
Stress Yeeting - Unc D

One of Spotify’s most popular independent jazz artists, composer/producer/bassist Unc D delivers the energy of the Ohio jazz scene to a global audience by merging improvised instrumental music with beat making.

Unc D and his band joined us to celebrate the release of his iPad Jazz x Splice Jazz Box Set, Vol. I. Featuring Thin Thicket on Keys, Tommy Lehman on Trumpet, Gino West on Drums, Chris Walker on Percussion, Mike Miller on Guitar Controller, Unc D on Bass, Andru Dennis on Piano and Alexander Gustavo on Saxophone and Flute, from January 13th, 2022 it’s Unc D – Live at the Bop Stop.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC and WNPA provided by Dr. Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar media.

The Executive Producer is Daniel Peck.

For extended version of all our shows –our Live at The Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app.

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All music used with permission by Shawn Maxwell

Track lisiting:

Ravage Eject - Maxwell
Quiet House - Maxwell
The New Abnormal - Maxwell
Napping in the Sunshine - Maxwell
Lunchbox - Maxwell
Monster Shoes - Maxwell
Dangerous Curve - Maxwell

Chicago based saxophonist Shawn Maxwell is consistently regarded as one of the boldest and most unique voices in jazz. Whether he’s performing material from his nine solo albums or leading the New Tomorrow quintet, Shawn’s music challenges audiences and takes chances.

Shawn’s Quartet joined us for the first time in four years for a selection of songs from his most recent solo album Millstream. From a September 24th, 2021 performance, it’s the Shawn Maxwell Quartet – Live at the Bop Stop.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC and WNPA provided by Dr. Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar media.

The Executive Producer is Daniel Peck.

For extended version of all our shows –our Live at The Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app.

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Over the past thirty-five years, Jim Snidero has come to be known as one of the finest jazz musicians of his generation. As an alto saxophonist, composer, arranger, author and educator, Snidero has been called both a “master musician” and “alto saxophone virtuoso” by Downbeat Magazine. This week’s show is a fine example of why. Playing an extensive catalog of original compositions, Jim is joined by Phil Degreg on Piano, Dave Morgan on Bass and Reggie Jackson on Drums. From a November 6th, 2021 performance it’s Jim Snidero – Live at the Bop Stop. This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC and WNPA provided by Dr. Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar media.

The Executive Producer is Daniel Peck.

To reach our directly, email liveatthebopstop@gmail.com

All tracks used with permission from Jim Snidero.

Autumn Leaves - Kosma
Old Man River - Kern/Hammerstein II
Born in Redwood City - Snidero
Now's The Time - Parker
Del Sasser - Jones
One By One - Snidero

Northeast Ohio has no shortage of developing young jazz talent, and on trumpet one of the best is Frank Alowishus. Frank regularly performs as a sideman in multiple groups and as an adjunct member of the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra. This week, he steps into the spotlight with his own compositions and his own band. Featuring Joey Green on Bass, Joe Eff on Keys, Frank on Trumpet and Andrew Marunowski on Guitar, from July 25th, 2021 -it’s Frank Alowishus – Live at the Bop Stop.

All tracks used with premission from Frank Alowishus.

Feel Good - Alowishus
Quantum - Alowishus
Strollin' - Alowishus
Volume Control - Alowishus
Black Facts - Alowishus
2Wavy - Alowishus
Write It Down - Green/Alowishus
Pot Liquor - Alowishus/Troi

Both Howie Smith and Chip Stephens have extensive experience as performers and educators. Howie Smith is a Northeast Ohio legend and as a sax player has performed with everyone from Dizzy Gillespie to Elvis Presley.

Chip Stephens is one of the hardest swinging piano players in the business, playing on over two dozen Grammy and Emmy Award winning records in his over 80 album appearances.

These two dynamite performers came together for a duet performance on our stage together for the first time in five years. From a December 2nd, 2021 duet performance it’s Howie Smith and Chip Stephens – Live at the Bop Stop.

All songs used with permission from Howie Smith and Chip Stephens.

Yesterdays - Kearns
With You - Smith
Waltz for Barbara - Smith
Broadway Blues - Coleman
Caprious - Smith
My Funny Valentine - Baker
Here, There and Everywhere - Lennon-McCartney
Hip Too Quick - Knock
After - Smith

Bobby Selvaggio is one of the leading contemporary alto sax players on the jazz scene, and one of northeast Ohio’s most prolific performers.
Performing with trios, quartets and big bands on an ongoing basis, bobby always brings audiences a wide variety of jazz in various forms. This week, it’s his reframing experience, a quintet playing arrangements of new and previously recorded material. With Bobby on saxophone are Aidan Plank on bass, Anthony Taddeo on drums, joey Scoch on piano, and Tommy Lehman on trumpet. From a May 28th, 2021 performance it’s Bobby Selvaggio’s Reframing Experience – Live at the Bop Stop.

All music used by permission from Bobby Selvaggio.

Pennonica - Monk
Italo - Taddeo
The Religion of Conformity - Selvaggio
The Cost of Inequity - Selvaggio
Reframing Experience - Selvaggio
If the World Knew Love - Selvaggio

It’s an evening of contrasts as the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra meet the Cleveland Composers Guild. Both organizations regularly grace Northeast Ohio with original compositions that never fail to entertain. It’s an intriguing and swinging show of eight brand new "3rd Stream" compositions by members of both organizations that combine jazz and classical elements this week – Live at the Bop Stop.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC and WNPA provided by Dr. Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar media.

The Executive Producer is Daniel Peck.

To reach our directly, email liveatthebopstop@gmail.com

All Tracks Used With Permission from the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra

Track Listing

One August Morning - Stanziano
Waiting to Ex Hale- Emerson
The Inner Workings Suite - Puin
Big Bright Lake, Blue Sky- Saunders
A Little Moment at the End of It All- Griebling-Haig
Squirmy - Plank
Heroes - Baker

This week, Macedonian guitarist Vladimir Cetkar is a Northeast Ohio favorite. Based in New York City, Vlad’s sound is one of a kind-the perfect blend of European influenced jazz, funk and disco. Add in a horn section and he regularly brings the house down with a high energy performance, and this week is no exception. Vlad returns to The Bop Stop with a group that features Darren Frate on bass, Jeremy McCabe on drums, Vlad on guitar, Garrett Folger on trumpet, Max Schlenk on saxophone and Caleb Smith on Trombone. From a sold out February 5th, 2022 performance it’s Vladimir Cetkar – Live at the Bop Stop.

All music used with permission from Vladimir Cetkar.

Track Listing

Free Funk - Cetkar
Double Space - Cetkar
Daystarter - Cetkar
Heavenly - Cetkar
Soul Splender - Cetkar
Time Goes By - Cetkar
Lucky Pair - Cetkar
Oh For You - Cetkar

All music used with permission by The CB5

Track listing:

The Message - Burge
One Fine Day - Burge
The Land of Smiles - Burge
Warm - Burge
Blues for Q.T. - Burge
Blue Violet - Burge
Intrigue - Burge

Chris Burge got his start at Ohio State University under the tutelage of legendary sax players Gene Walker and Hank Marr. Since then, he has chosen the road less travelled, performing in Thailand with the free jazz group ‘Honk Wail and Moan’, in maximum security prisons as part of a USO group and with Barry White.

Chris is everywhere. In fact, if you’ve purchased an American Greetings musical greeting card recently, odds are pretty good the music in that card was performed by Chris.

One of his favorite ensembles is a group he calls The CB5 and we were lucky to have them join us for a show in front of a sold out audience. Featuring Chris on Saxophones, Kip Reed on Bass, Bobby Ferraza on Guitar, Dave Thomas on Piano and Reggie Jackson on Drums and from November 4th, 2021 it’s The CB5 – Live at the Bop Stop.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC and WNPA provided by Dr. Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar media.

The Executive Producer is Daniel Peck.

For extended version of all our shows –our Live at The Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app.

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All music is used with permission from Bobby Selvaggio’s Rewind/Forward. Track listing * The Timbuktu Step - Selvaggio * Julian's Wish - Selvaggio * Deniable Plausibility - Selvaggio * The Religion of Conformity - Selvaggio * If The World Knew Love - Selvaggio * Quick Solutions - Selvaggio

The Rubber City Jazz and Blues Festival went virtual this year – and the Bop Dtop was fortunate enough to host a performance by Bobby Selvaggio’s Rewind/Forward project. Featuring Bobby on Saxophone – Tommy Lehman on trumpet – Aiden Plank on bass and Holbrook Riles on drums – this performance features some of the best of Bobby’s extensive catalog of music along with some new material being developed for an upcoming release. Continuing our week long celebration of the 7th anniversary of the bop stop under the auspices of the Music Settlement here’s Bobby Selvaggio’s Rewind/Forward – Live at the Bop Stop. This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC and WNPA provided by Dr. Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar media.

The executive producer is Daniel Peck.

For extended version of all our shows –our Live at The Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app.

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All music used by permission from Donald Malloy. Donald Malloy is a New York City based producer and trumpeter. Being heavily rooted in jazz, he combines EDM genre productions such as Future Bass, Dubstep, and House with his trumpet to create a blurred line between Electronic Dance Music and America's Classical Music. This concert marks Donald Malloy, better known as Wave Magnetik’s return to his roots in Cleveland after three years in New York. From a July 18th, 2021 performance It’s Wave Magnetik– Live at the Bop Stop.

All music used with permission by Tim Mirth Glitch

Track lisiting:

Grooves - Mirth
Afterthought - Leaves
Tricycle - Mirth
Misty - Burke/Garner
All Blues – Davis

From Night Terrors to Wayne Shorter Tribute to Chromadrive to Stellar Regions and modern jazz trios, we've come to expect the unexpected from Tim Mirth's projects. Coming off of 2 new releases from his bands Red Side Visible and Night Terrors, he has put together this new presentation into a jazz groove project spawned out of the quarantine.

Glitch features Tim Mirth on guitar, Daniel Kyshwonis on drums and Jared Lees on bass. From a show in front of an intimate audience on September 9th, 2021 it’s Tim Mirth’s Glitch – Live at the Bop Stop.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC and WNPA provided by Dr. Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar media.

The Executive Producer is Daniel Peck.

For extended version of all our shows –our Live at The Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app.

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All music used in permission by the Theron Brown Trio.

Track Lisitng:

A Joyful Noise - Brown
I Can't Help It - Gurd/Foster/Plaskett/Lascelles/Govantez/Wonder/Green
Bolivia - Walton
Belvedere and Payne - Lehman
Tones for Joan's Bones - Corea
Grateful - Brown
Love Only Yourself - Coles
Spirit Fruit - Brown
Brown's Blues – Brown

Theron Brown is a busy man. In addition to performing regularly throughout Northeast Ohio, teaching at Kent State University and serving as the organizer of the annual Rubber City Jazz Festival, Theron released his most recent album Spirit Fruit earlier in 2021.

He joined us earlier this year with his touring trio that includes Jordan McBride on Bass and Zaire Darden on drums, along with special guest Chris Coles on saxophone. From an April 3rd, 2021 Livestream, it’s the Theron Brown Trio Featuring Chris Coles -Live at the Bop Stop.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC and WNPA provided by Dr. Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar media.

The Executive Producer is Daniel Peck.

For extended version of all our shows –our Live at The Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app.

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All music is used with permission by the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra and Reid Simon: * Back at the Chicken Shack - Smith * Get Out of Town - Porter * Swing 42 - Reinhardt * So In Love - Porter * Clouds - Grappeli * Blue Skies - Berlin * Stompin at Decca - Grappeli * Sonnymoon for Two - Rollins * Loved One's - Baker * Summertime - Gershwin * Topsy - Reinhardt * I Love Paris - Porter * Embracable You - Gershwin * How Deep is the Ocean - Berlin * It's All Right with Me - Porter

Cleveland is one of a select group of cities lucky enough to have a jazz orchestra. For thirty-five years the CJO has promoted and performed the compositions and arrangements of Ohio performers of jazz throughout the ages and Paul Ferguson leads the group this week with entirely new arrangements of a number of classics.

This week violinist Reid Simon brings selections from his Hot Club de France in a celebration of hot club classics and the works of Django Reinhardt. From august 21st, 2021 it’s the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra with violinist Reid Simon – Live at the Bop Stop.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC and WNPA provided by Dr. Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar media.

The Executive Producer is Daniel Peck.

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All music is used with permission by the Darren Frate Group

Inner Peace II - Frate
Alba - Frate
African Bloom - Frate
Inner Peace III - Frate
Prayer to Water - Frate
East and West - Frate
Soltamonte - Frate
Perpetual Motion - Frate
The Last Spring - Frate
Ashima - Frate

Cleveland based bassist Darren Frate has spent his career as an educator and a touring musician. We work with him extensively at The Music Settlement here in Cleveland, but for this performance he assembled a group of Northeast Ohio’s best to celebrate the release of his latest album Resonance.

Featuring Aidan Plan on Upright Bass, Daniel Spearman on Trumpet, Dave Kasper on Saxophone, Dylan Moffit on Percussion, Darren Frate on Electric Bass and Dave Black on Drums, and from a July 8th, 2021 performance here’s The Darren Frate Group – Live at the Bop Stop.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC and WNPA provided by Dr. Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar media.

The Executive Producer is Daniel Peck.

For extended version of all our shows –our Live at The Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app.

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All music used with permission from Jesse Fischer Trio:

Resilience - Fischer
Healing - Fischer
Punjab - Henderson
Fall - Shorter
Play Date - Fischer
The Wanderer - Fischer
Push/Pull - Fischer
Naima – Coltrane

Celebrating the one-year anniversary of his acclaimed album Resilience, Brooklyn-based pianist and composer Jesse Fischer made his Bop Stop debut, resuming his tour in support of his album Resilience. Resilience is a powerful statement of joy and strength in the face of adversity, and explores the connections between groove-based modern jazz, music of the African diaspora, and Jesse’s own Jewish heritage.

Appearing thanks to a grant from the Jazz Road program, Jesse’s group includes saxophonist Yacine Boularès, bassist Dan Winshall, and drummer Jerome Jennings. From October 1st, 2021 it’s Jesse Fischer – Live at the Bop Stop.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC and WNPA provided by Dr. Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar media.

The Executive Producer is Daniel Peck.

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All music is used with permission from the Kevin Robert Martinez Trio. * Bohemia After Dark - Pettiford * Only Trust Your Heart - Carter * Our Delight - Dameron * Con Alma - Gillespie * That Look - Martinez * Wail - Powell * I Will - Lennon/McCartney * When Sunny Gets Blue - Fisher/Segal * It Could Hapen to You - Van Heusen/Burke * Bouncin' with Bud - Powell

Northeast Ohio native Kevin Martinez spent a decade in Chicago as a bassist on the city’s jazz scene as well as touring with the Chicago Afrobeat Project. Along with his own group the Reclamation Project, Kevin makes frequent appearances here at The Bop Stop as a member of our jam session house band. Kevin joined us for a night of standards and originals with a trio that includes Joey Skoch on piano and Dustin May on Drums. From a November 13th, 2021 performance here’s the Kevin Robert Martinez Trio, Live at the Bop Stop.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC and WNPA provided by Dr. Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar media.

The Executive Producer is Daniel Peck.

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All music is used with permission from Woda-N-Bizhar. * Here I Am - Woda * You Are My Man - Woda * Fire - BEZ & Simi * Sweetest Taboo - Adu * I Have Changed - Woda * Street Life - Sample/Jennings * Certainly - Badhu

Founded in 2020, Woda-N-Bizhar is comprised of seven band members rooted in diverse musical backgrounds and genres including: funk, meringue, Afrobeat, Reggae, gospel, and rock. Each member brings his/her own musical talent and energy to create Bizhar’s unique sound and the majority of them come from other world music groups that perform throughout Northeast Ohio. Featuring Woda on vocals, Carl Price on keys, Joshua Price on drums, Chano Gibson on percussions, Larry Gaines on guitar, Billy Walls on saxophone, and Maceo Napier on bass from their April 1st 2020 debut livestream performance, here’s Woda-N-Bizhar – Live at the Bop Stop.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC and WNPA provided by Dr. Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar media.

The Executive Producer is Daniel Peck.

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All music is used with permission from Brtyan Kennard Quintet.

In to Blue - Kennard
Bending East - Kennard
Of Other Moons - Kennard
Sci Fi Elf - Kennard
Blue 12 - Kennard
Floridiaspira - Kennard
Better Today Than Yesterday - Kennard
When In Doubt - Kennard

Flutist Bryan Kennard comes from a diverse background – composing songs for jazz ensembles, bluegrass bands and Brazilian ensembles – performing original works at the Montreux and North Sea Jazz Festivals in Europe. Bryan returns home to Cleveland with a quintet performing original compositions featuring Chris Coles on saxophone, Dan Bruce on guitar, Aidan Plank on bass and Anthony Taddeo on drums. From a November 11th show in front of a live audience , it’s the Bryan Kennard Quintet – Live at the Bop Stop.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC and WNPA provided by Dr. Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar media.

The Executive Producer is Daniel Peck.

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All music is used with permission from Bill Ransom Trio.

Track listing

Monk's Dream - Monk
Pinocchio - Shorter
Dienda - Kirkland
Tones for Joan's Bones - Corea
Morning Horizon - Brown
Overjoyed - Wonder
Hard Times - Plank
One Finger Snap - Hancock

Internationally acclaimed drummer Bill Ransom has a career that spans Soul, R and B and Broadway. In addition to serving as a drummer for acts as diverse as Aretha Franklin, Gerald LeVert and Najee, Bill directed Jazz Meets Hip Hop in Cleveland for Cuyahoga County Community College and the Premiere of ‘Love Janis’ on Broadway.

Bill took time off from touring with LA based singer songwriter Beth Hart to join Theron Brown on piano and Aiden Plank on bass for an evening of trio music. From an April 16th, 2021 performance here’s the Bill Ransom Trio – Live at the Bop Stop.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC and WNPA provided by Dr. Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar media.

The Executive Producer is Daniel Peck.

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All music is used with permission from Chris Coles.

Track listing

Spirit Fruit - Brown
Mother's Gift - Coles
The Bitter Sweet Optimism of the Blues - Coles
Love Only Yourself - Coles
Revolve - Coles
Glint - Coles
Flore ge Espora - Coles
Release - Coles
For Always – Coles

Chris Coles is one of Cleveland Magazine’s most interesting people and it doesn’t take long to understand why. In addition to the Nine Lives Project and his work with the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra, Chris joined us to present the Gleam Project.

The Gleam Project’s Love Deamon Song Cycle is a collection of songs inspired by Gaara, an anime character from the Naruto Universe. These songs are musical sketches of the emotions Chris Coles felt following Gaara's life arc from his birth to him embracing the darkness of the sand spirit living in him, to meeting Naruto and being confronted with an alternative to the darkness, and finally his road to redemption becoming one of the most beloved of his village.

Joined in front of a live audience on July 3rd, 2021, by both James Johnson II and Zaire Darden on drums, Jordan McBride on bass, Theron Brown on piano and keyboards and Chis Coles on saxophones here’s Chris Coles Gleam Project – Live at the Bop Stop.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC and WNPA provided by Dr. Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar media.

The Executive Producer is Daniel Peck.

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All music used by permission of all performers of the Eddie Baccus Sr Tribute Show. Eddie Baccus Sr was a Hammond B3 master and the soul of Cleveland jazz. He got his start with Rahsaan Roland Kirk playing clubs in the Euclid and East 105th Street neighborhood in Cleveland in the 1960s and those shows are nothing less than legendary.

Eddie Baccus passed away on January 23rd, 2022, and his friends and fellow musicians gathered to spend an evening celebrating his life and legacy.

With a lineup of musicians that includes Ernie Krivda, Joe Lovano, Cecil Rucker and Kip Reed on bass among many others, here's part two of this tribute to Eddie Baccus Sr, Live at The Bop Stop.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC and WNPA provided by Dr. Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar media.

The Executive Producer is Daniel Peck.

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All music used by permission of all performers of the Eddie Baccus Sr Tribute Show. Eddie Baccus Sr was a Hammond B3 master and the soul of Cleveland jazz. He got his start with Rahsaan Roland Kirk playing clubs in the Euclid and East 105th Street neighborhood in Cleveland in the 1960s and those shows are nothing less than legendary.

Eddie Baccus passed away on January 23rd, 2022, and his friends and fellow musicians gathered to spend an evening celebrating his life and legacy.

With a lineup of musicians that includes Ernie Krivda, Joe Lovano, Cecil Rucker and Kip Reed on bass among many others, enjoy part one of this tribute to Eddie Baccus Sr, Live at The Bop Stop.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC and WNPA provided by Dr. Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar media.

The Executive Producer is Daniel Peck.

For extended version of all our shows –our Live at The Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app.

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All music is used by permission of Eddie Baccus Sr and the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra. This week - Cleveland mourns the loss of a jazz legend. Eddie Baccus Sr -a Hammond B3 master and the soul of Cleveland jazz who inspired four generations of Cleveland jazz performers - passed away on January 23rd.

We salute Eddie this week with two encore presentations of recent performances and a two part celebration of Eddie’s life in music and words.

Today it's an encore presentation of his performance with the Cleveland jazz orchestra from March 26th, 2021.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC and WNPA provided by Dr. Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar media.

The Executive Producer is Daniel Peck.

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All music used by permission from Eddie Baccus Sr

This week - Cleveland mourns the loss of a jazz legend. Eddie Baccus Sr -a Hammond B3 master and the soul of Cleveland jazz who inspired four generations of Cleveland jazz performers - passed away on January 23rd.

We salute Eddie this week with two encore presentations of recent performances and a two part celebration of Eddie’s life in music and words.

Today it's an encore presentation of the Eddie Baccus Sr Quartet from February 15th, 2020.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC and WNPA provided by Dr. Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar media.

The Executive Producer is Daniel Peck.

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All music is used with permission from the Pulse Quartet. Track listing

NA -
Revisited - May
Wheeler Musings - Plank
Instead of Words - Wagner
Confluence - Fuoco
A Reminder of Us - Zenon
Autumn Afternoons at Home with Family - Plank
Pulse - Plank

Focusing on playing new music with a classic approach of openness and spontaneity and drawing on diverse influences and the collective experience of the musicians, the Pulse Quartet walks the line between contemporary sounds and traditional works of the recent past.

Pulse Quartet features Aiden Plank on bass, Brad Wagner on saxophone, Anthony Fuoco on piano and Dustin May on drums. From a March 12th, 2021 livestream here’s Pulse Quartet – Live at the Bop Stop.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC and WNPA provided by Dr. Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar media.

The Executive Producer is Daniel Peck.

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All music used with permission by Jamey Haddad.

Track Listing

Colors of the Sun - Blanco
Lawns - Swallow
Brother Jack - Drewes
Peru Lando: South American Waltz - Blanco
For Those We Know - Drewes
Boss No 5 - Blanco

Jamey Haddad holds a unique place in both jazz and world music. Working with Yo Yo Ma, Paul Simon and Sting, Jamey is one of America’s most prominent world music percussionists. His quartet joined us for two nights of sold out shows in October 2021.

Featuring Chris Coles on saxophones, Leo Blanco on piano, Kip Reed on bass and Jamey Haddad on percussion here’s the Jamey Haddad Quartet – Live at the Bop Stop.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC and WNPA provided by Dr. Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar media.

The Executive Producer is Daniel Peck.

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All Music used with permission from Orrin Evans

For more than two decades, Orrin Evans has made an art form of the unexpected. With more than 25 albums to his credit without ever relying on the support of a major label, Evans has become the model of a fiercely independent artist who’s made a habit of rattling the jazz world’s confining cages earning multiple Grammy nominations and performing groundbreaking work with the Bad Plus. Featuring Luques Curtis on bass and Byron Landham on drums, and from a July 19th, 2019 performance in front of a live audience, it’s Orrin Evans – Live at the Bop Stop.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC and WNPA provided by Dr. Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar media.

The executive producer is Daniel Peck.

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All music used with permission by Dan Wilson

Akron based guitarist and Mack Avenue music group recording artist dan Wilson has paid multiple visits to the bop stop over the years when he isn't busy touring with joey DeFrancesco and Christian McBride’s tip city project and it is always an outstanding and unique night of jazz.

Dan joined us in support of his new album vessels of wood and earth with a trio that includes jeff Grubbs on bass and David Throckmorton on drums. From an October 23rd, 2021 performance it’s the Dan Wilson Trio -Live at the Bop Stop.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC and WNPA provided by Dr. Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar media.

The executive producer is Daniel Peck.

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All music used with permission by Rob Garcia Four

Rob Garcia leads a group of four stellar New York based musicians that are among the best in contemporary jazz. On tour in support of their fifth album thanks in part to a grant from the Jazz Road program, Rob leads the quartet on drums that features Kim Cass on bass, Noah Preminger on tenor saxophone, and Leo Genovese on piano. From a September 5th, 2021 performance here’s the Rob Garcia Four. Live at the Bop Stop.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC and WNPA provided by Dr. Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar media.

The executive producer is Daniel Peck.

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All music is used with permission from Sam Blakeslee and Wistful Thinking. Track listing

Fiberglass - Blakeslee
The Long Middle - Blakeslee
Ashokan - Blakeslee
Bygones are Bygones - Blakeslee
What Is This Thing Called Love? - Porter
Suite Insomnia: Circadian - Blakeslee
Franklin's Blues – Blakeslee

New York City based trombonist Sam Blakeslee comes home to celebrate the release of his new album the long middle with his quartet ‘Wistful Thinking’. The new album and the band’s performance is something closer to chamber jazz than the big band sound Sam is known for throughout Northeast Ohio.

Featuring Chris Coles on saxophone, Brandon Coleman on guitar, Sam on trombone and Matt Wiles on bass on this August 7th, 2021 performance here’s Sam Blakeslee and Wistful Thinking – Live at The Bop Stop.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC and WNPA provided by Dr. Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar media.

The executive producer is Daniel Peck.

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All music is used with permission from Thomas Schinabeck Quintet.

Track listing

Untitled - Schinabeck
The Depths of the Future - Schinabeck
In and Out, Out and In - Schinabeck
The Nearness of You - Carmichael/Washington
Kaleidoscope - Smith
Sonnymoon for Two - Rollins
Sky - Schinabeck

One of the best parts of The Bop Stop is the opportunity to showcase up and coming talent from all around the Midwest, and saxophonist Thomas Shinabeck certainly meets that definition. This talented young saxophonist has cut his teeth alongside jazz greats such as Terrance Blanchard and Dominic Faranucci.

This performance features Thomas leading a quintet of friend, peers and tutors including Tim Lekan on Bass, Tommy Lehman on Trumpet, Tim Picard on guitar and Thomas on saxophone.

From an August 15th, 2021 performance it’s the Thomas Shinabeck Quintet – Live at the Bop Stop.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC and WNPA provided by Dr. Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar media.

The Executive Producer is Daniel Peck.

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All music is used with permission from Cleveland Jazz Orchestra.

Track listing

Linus and Lucy - Guaraldi
O Tannenbaum - Anschutz
I Have a Dream - Hancock
Get Out of Town - Porter
Loved Ones - Baker
The More I See You - Warren/Gordon
Blue Skies - Berlin
Embracable You - Gershwin/Gershwin
What Is This Thing Called Love? - Porter
Blue Bossa - Durham

Cleveland is one of a select group of cities lucky enough to have a stand alone full on jazz orchestra. For 35 years, the CJO has promoted and performed the compositions and arrangements of Ohio performers of jazz throughout the ages and Paul Ferguson leads the group this week with entirely new arrangements of holiday classics. From December 11th, 2020 it’s the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra – Live at the Bop Stop.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC and WNPA provided by Dr. Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar media.

The Executive Producer is Daniel Peck.

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All music is used with permission from Vanessa Rubin.

Track listing

White Christmas - Berlin
My Favorite Things - Rogers/Hammerstein
Baby It's Cold Outside - Loesser
Good Morning Blues - Basie/Rushing/Dunham
A Child is Born - Jones/Wilder
Carol of the Drums - Davis
Christmastime is Here - Mendelson/Guaraldi
The Christmas Song - Wells/Torme
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas - Martin/Blane

This week – revered as both a torchbearer and a storyteller, jazz vocalist Vanessa Rubin possesses a voice hailed for rystalline clarity- hearth-like warmth and playful lioness sass. With nine albums under her belt performing with jazz luminaries such as Grover Washington Jr and Kenny Burrell – Vanessa has explored different styles of jazz from vocal big band melodies to sparse guitar driven compositions.

This week she performs with Perry Hughes on guitar – Duncan McMillan on the Hammond b3 organ and Reggie Jackson on drums.

From a socially distanced-sold out performance on September 20th 2020 here’s the Vanessa Rubin Organ Trio – Live at the Bop Stop.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC and WNPA provided by Dr. Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar media.

The Executive Producer is Daniel Peck.

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All music is used with permission from Cleveland Jazz Orchestra.

Track listing

Back at the Chicken Shack - Smith
There Will Never Be Another You - Warren/Gordon
All The Things You Are - Kern/Hammerstein
Sonnymoon For Two - Rollins
Crazy He Calls Me - Sigman/Russell
I Wish You Love - Trenet
When I Fall In Love - Young/Heyman
For Once In My Life - Miller/Murden

Cleveland is one of a select group of cities lucky enough to have a stand alone full on jazz orchestra. For thirty five years the CJO has promoted and performed the compositions and arrangements of Ohio performers of jazz throughout the ages and Paul Ferguson leads the group this week with entirely new arrangements of a number of classics.

We were doubly lucky as this performance featured Cecil Rucker on vibes -Evelyn Wright on vocals and Eddie Baccus Sr manning our in house Hammond b3 organ sitting in with the CJO’s Little Big Band. From March 26th, 2021 it’s the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra – Live at the Bop Stop.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC and WNPA provided by Dr. Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar media.

The Executive Producer is Daniel Peck.

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All music is used with permission from Steve Kortyka.

Track listing

C.E - Smith
Beat #2 - Kortyka
Float - Kortyka
Four You - Kortyka
Someday My Prince Will Come - Caselotti/Stockwell
Fabled States (Stablemates) - Stetch/Kortyka
Drop Your Anchor Down - Potter
Sax Jam - Kortyka
Time Out – Kortyka

Steve Kortyka is a regular on the New York jazz scene and among a myriad of other accomplishments plays in supporting and touring bands for Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga in addition to serving as the co- lead of the New Alchemy Jazz Orchestra.

Steve stepped forward with a solo show showcasing his experimental side with effects and great care with a melody in a style reminiscent of John Klemmer.

From an audience free April 7th, 2021 livestream here’s Steve Kortyka – Live at the Bop Stop.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC and WNPA provided by Dr. Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar media.

The Executive Producer is Daniel Peck.

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All music is used with permission from The Dominick Farinacci Trio. Track listing

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Earlier this spring Cleveland native Dominick Farinacci joined us with a series of inspired improvisational performances with a different pair of artists every Tuesday. Provided in partnership with the Songbook Society – these Trio tTuesdays exposed a worldwide audience to some of the best jazz artists Northeast Ohio has to offer.

This week – we bring you two more performances from Trio Tuesday with Dominick Farinacci – Live at The Bop Stop.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC and WNPA provided by Dr. Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar media.

The Executive Producer is Daniel Peck.

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All music is used with permission from The Dominick Farinacci Trio. Track listing

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Earlier this spring Cleveland native Dominick Farinacci joined us with a series of inspired improvisational performances with a different pair of artists every Tuesday. Provided in partnership with the Songbook Society – these Trio tTuesdays exposed a worldwide audience to some of the best jazz artists Northeast Ohio has to offer.

This week – we bring you two performances from Trio Tuesday with Dominick Farinacci – Live at The Bop Stop.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC and WNPA provided by Dr. Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar media.

The Executive Producer is Daniel Peck.

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All music is used with permission from Taylor Arborgast and Andrew Karkosiak.

Track listing

I've Never Been In Love Before - Baker
Beautiful Love - Evans
Alice in Wonderland - Evans
Bye Bye Blackbird - Henderson/Dixon
What Is This Thing Called Love? - Porter
Emily - Mandel/Mercer
Aries - Arborgast
Lune - Arborgast
I'll Remember April - dePaul/Johnston/Raye
I'll Be Seeing You - Fain/Kahal

Cleveland bassist Taylor Arborgast and guitarist Andrew Karkosiak perform regularly throughout Ohio both solo and group across several genres ranging from folk to classical to jazz. But in this audience free livestream performance, the duo unites for a quiet-thoughtful evening of jazz standards and originals. From a March 19th, 2021 livestream exclusive, here’s the Arborgast – Karkosiak duo – Live at the Bop Stop..

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC and WNPA provided by Dr. Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar media.

The Executive Producer is Daniel Peck.

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All music is used with permission from Hubb’s Groove. Track listing

Oleo - Davis
All Blues - Davis
Bye Bye Blackbird - Henderson/Dixon
Naima - Coltrane
So What - Davis
Blue in Green - Davis

Normally, Hubb’s Groove joins us for an evening of classic R&B-Soul-Smooth Jazz and Gospel. But this week they joined us for a tribute to the legendary drummer Jimmy Cobb.

With a lineup including Robert Hubbard junior on drums- Cliff Coleson on bass – and Johnny Cochrane on saxophone and from a sold out show on may 14th, 2021 here’s Hubb’s Grove-Live at The Bop Stop.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC and WNPA provided by Dr. Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar media.

The Executive Producer is Daniel Peck.

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All music is used with permission from Chris Vance and Bobby Ferraza.

Track listing

Like Someone In Love - Farmer/Evans
If I Were a Bell - Loesser
Receipt, Please - Carter
Solar - Wayne/Davis
Goodbye Pork Pie Hat - Mingus
Lovely and Bubbly - Ferraza

Chris Vance and Bobby Ferraza come from very different musical backgrounds – but performed on stage as a duo in an intimate show this May.

Chris Vance carries his bass with him globally playing with orchestras from Buffalo to Bermuda.

Cleveland native Bobby Ferraza regularly plays in backing bands for acts as diverse as Benny Golson – Clark Terry and Billy Hart.

From a May 26th, 2021 show in front of a live audience here are Chris Vance and Bobby Ferraza – Live at The Bop Stop.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC and WNPA provided by Dr. Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar media.

The Executive Producer is Daniel Peck.

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All music is used with permission from Tim Lekhan.

Tim Lekhan has served as a mentor and session musician for over twenty-five years. Playing alongside such legends as Paul Jost – Barry Miles and Rebecca Paris – Tim has journeyed from New York City to Southern New Jersey to Northeast Ohio helping mentor young musicians and working to build music scenes from Cape May to Cleveland.

Tim joined us for this performance playing both material from his two albums and new material accompanied by tom first on tenor saxophone-Tommy Lehman on trumpet-Anthony Fuoco on piano and Anthony Taddeo on drums.

Wrapping up our anniversary week celebration with a September 8th – 2021 performance in front of a live audience it’s the Tim Lekan quintet – Live at the Bop Stop.

Track listing

Inner Living - Lekhan
Series of Joys - Lekhan
Freddie the Fifth - Lekhan
Thumbprints - Lekhan/Douglas
Old Friend - Lekhan
Lucky, I Guess - Lekhan
Circus - Hargrove

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC and WNPA provided by Dr. Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar media.

The executive producer is Daniel Peck.

For extended version of all our shows –our Live at The Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app.

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Welcome to Jazz and Conversation, presented by The Bop Stop. This week, Akron based guitarist Dan Wilson sits down with Bobby to talk about musical influences, touring with a family, and his new album 'Vessels of Wood and Earth'. Jazz and Conversation is made possible by The Music Settlement – Serving Northeast Ohio by offering music instruction, music therapy and early childhood education since 1912 with a mission to welcome all to our music and arts community to learn, create, inspire and heal.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at The Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio.

Editing for our podcast and radio affiliates is provided by Shawn Gilbert at Gilazar Media.

For extended versions of all of our shows, our Jazz and Conversation podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app.

For more information about The Bop Stop, or the program you just heard, reach out to us directly at jazzandconversation@outlook.com.

All music is used with permission from Jamey Haddad. Track listing

Colors of the South - Blanco
Lawns - Swallow
Brother Jack - Drews
Perunando - Blanco
For Those We've Known - Drews
Waltz #5 - Blanco

Jamey Haddad holds a unique place in both jazz and world music. Working extensively with Yo Yo Ma – Paul Simon and Sting, Jamey is one of America’s most prominent world music percussionists. His quartet joined us for two nights of sold out shows along with special guest Patrick Graney on percussion.

Featuring Chris Coles on saxophones, Leo Blanco on piano, Kip Reed on bass and Jamey also on percussion we continue our weeklong the 7th anniversary of the Bop Stop under the auspices of the music settlement here’s the Jamey Haddad Quartet – Live at the Bop Stop.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC and WNPA provided by Dr. Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar media.

The executive producer is Daniel Peck.

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All music is used with permission from Bobby Selvaggio’s Rewind/Forward. Track listing

The Timbuktu Step - Selvaggio
Julian's Wish - Selvaggio
Deniable Plausibility - Selvaggio
The Religion of Conformity - Selvaggio
If The World Knew Love - Selvaggio
Quick Solutions - Selvaggio

The Rubber City Jazz and Blues Festival went virtual this year – and the Bop Dtop was fortunate enough to host a performance by Bobby Selvaggio’s Rewind/Forward project. Featuring Bobby on Saxophone – Tommy Lehman on trumpet – Aiden Plank on bass and Holbrook Riles on drums – this performance features some of the best of Bobby’s extensive catalog of music along with some new material being developed for an upcoming release.

Continuing our week long celebration of the 7th anniversary of the bop stop under the auspices of the Music Settlement here’s Bobby Selvaggio’s Rewind/Forward – Live at the Bop Stop.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC and WNPA provided by Dr. Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar media.

The executive producer is Daniel Peck.

For extended version of all our shows –our Live at The Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app.

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All music is used with permission from Alla Boara.

Track listing

Alabarazo - Traditional/Lomax
Alla Boara - Taddeo/Traditional
Funeral Lament - Moretti/Lomax/Taddeo
Dream My Flower - Traditional
Pizzica di San Vito - Traditional
C'avanti C'e - Traditional
Zumba La Diola - Traditional
Sonno Sonno - Traditional

Alla Boara is the vision of Cleveland drummer and composer Anthony Taddeo – with the aim to celebrate Italy’s diverse folk music history. The group brings together some top notch Northeast Ohio musicians including Anthony on drums – Ian Kinnamon on bass – Clay Colley on accordion and keyboards-Dan Bruce on guitar- Grammy winner Amanda Powell on vocals and Tommy Lehman on trumpet for a performance inspired by -and based on -Alan Lomax’s 1954 field recordings.

The group sold out two performances on July 24th, 2021 and tonight we’ve compiled the best from them. It’s Alla Boara – live at the bop stop.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC and WNPA provided by Dr. Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar media.

The executive producer is Daniel Peck.

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All music is used with permission from Jazzworks.

Track listing

Not Really - Smith
Hero - Ferrazza
Lovely and Bubbly - Ferrazza
Sail - Smith
Sing Me Softly of the Blues - Bley
Eleanor Rigby - Lennon/McCartney
Red's Blues - Bergonzi
81 – Carter

Jazzworks is a collective of Cleveland based artists and educators who take their cues from other collectives such as Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers and the San Francisco Jazz Collective.

Celebrating their 15th anniversary this octet led by saxophonist Howie Smith graced our stage for the first time in five years. In front of a live audience, in a June 26th performance here’s Jazzworks – Live at The Bop Stop.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC and WNPA provided by Dr. Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar media.

The executive producer is Daniel Peck.

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All music is used with permission from the Steve Kortyka.

Track listing

Triste - Jobim
Caravan - Ellington
Little Sunflower - Hubbard
Watermelon Man - Hancock
Saint Thomas - Rollins
Gentle Rain - Bonfa
Softly as in a Morning Sunrise - Romberg/Hammerstein II

Steve Kortyka is a regular on the New York jazz scene and among a myriad of other accomplishments plays in supporting and touring bands for Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga in addition to serving as the co- lead of the New Alchemy Jazz Orchestra.

But on this Saturday night in April, Steve put together a group including Jackie Warren on piano, Sammy Deleon on drums and other special guests to entertain us with a solid night of jazz standards with a Latin twist.

From an audience free livestream on April 10th, 2021 it’s the Steve Kortyka Latin Explosion – Live at The Bop Stop.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC and WNPA provided by Dr. Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar media.

The executive producer is Daniel Peck.

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All music is used with permission from the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra.

Track listing

Tones for Joan's Bones - Corea
Bossa - Corea
Quartet No. 2 - Corea
You're Everything - Corea
500 Miles High - Corea
High Hopes - Frazier
The Loop - Corea
The Wish - Corea

Cleveland is one of a select group of cities lucky enough to have a stand-alone full on jazz orchestra. For thirty-five years the CJO promotes jazz throughout the ages and Paul Ferguson leads the group this week with a tribute to the late Chick Corea.

Bob Frazier sits in with the group on guitar and Robin Hughes takes the stage for the first time in twenty years on vocals. From May 8th, 2021 it’s the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra…..Live at the Bop Stop.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC and WNPA provided by Dr. Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar media.

The executive producer is Daniel Peck.

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All music is used with permission from Dan Bruce and Dan Wilson.

Track listing

Wheatland - Peterson
My Shining Hour - Coltrane
Corcovado - Jobim
Yesterday - Lennon-McCartney
You Never Give Me Your Money - Lennon-McCartney
Come Together - Lennon-McCartney
Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans - DeLange/Alter
It's Alright With Me - Porter
Scramble - Suzuki

Dan Bruce graces our stage regularly now – but he spent a number of years cutting his teeth in Chicago where guitar duo jam sessions were commonplace.

They’re a little bit less common in Cleveland – so we knew we were in for a special night when he teamed up with Akron native – Joey DeFrancesco touring guitarist and Mack Avenue Records performer Dan Wilson for a night of two guitarist doing what they do best.

From a sold out show on May 13th, 2021 here are Dan Bruce and Dan Wilson – Live at The Bop Stop.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC and WNPA provided by Dr. Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar media.

The executive producer is Daniel Peck.

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All music is used with permission from F Sharp Society.

Track listing

F Sharp Theme - Plank
Chicken and Jojo's - Wagner
Sunny Possibilities - Plank
Footprints - Shorter
You Know I Know - Plank
Number 6 - Coles
Ramblin' - Coleman

Every local jazz scene offers up varying configurations of talented performers coming together to bond over and play different styles of jazz. But sometimes it takes the right personalities to balance each other out and form something that just clicks.

The F# Society is one of those combos. You’ve heard all four of these performers on the program before – but never quite like this. Aiden Plank drives the group on electric bass rather than his usual upright bass. Chris Coles and Brad Wagner trade harmonies on saxophones and Sunny Tabler anchors the group on drums.

The result is a really unique and fun sound that comes together in this June 25th performance in front of a live audience-by a group of musicians who remind you that if you’re ever performing a solo and don’t know what to do next – just play f sharp.

It’s the F# Society – Live at The Bop Stop.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC and WNPA provided by Dr. Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar media.

The executive producer is Daniel Peck.

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All music is used with permission from Sam Blakeslee and Wistful Thinking.

Track listing

Bob - Blakeslee
Wistful Thinking - Blakeslee
Nomad's Lament - Blakeslee
Isfahan - Strayhorn
Shady Grove - Traditional
Franklin's Blues - Blakelsee

New York City based trombonist Sam Blakeslee comes home to celebrate the release of his new album the long middle with his quartet ‘Wistful Thinking’. The new album and the band’s performance is something closer to chamber jazz than the big band sound Sam is known for throughout Northeast Ohio.

Featuring Chris Coles on saxophone, Brandon Coleman on guitar, Sam on trombone and Matt Wiles on bass on this August 7th, 2021 performance here’s Sam Blakeslee and Wistful Thinking – Live at The Bop Stop.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC and WNPA provided by Dr. Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar media.

The executive producer is Daniel Peck.

For extended version of all our shows –our Live at The Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app.

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All music is used with permission from Alla Boara.

Track Listing

(All Songs Traditional, Arranged by Taddeo)

Ballo Tando - Traditional
Le Tre Sorelle - Traditional
C'avanti C'e - Traditional
On Our Mountains - Traditional
Femine y Femine - Traditional
Je Caresserai La Belle - Traditional

Alla Boara is the vision of Cleveland drummer and composer Anthony Taddeo – with the aim to celebrate Italy’s diverse folk music history. The group brings together some top notch Northeast Ohio musicians including Anthony on drums – Ian Kinnamon on bass – Clay Colley on accordion and keyboards-Dan Bruce on guitar- Grammy winner Amanda Powell on vocals and Tommy Lehman on trumpet for a performance inspired by -and based on -Alan Lomax’s 1954 field recordings.

The group sold out two performances on July 24th, 2021 and tonight we’ve compiled the best from them. It’s Alla Boara – live at the bop stop.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC and WNPA provided by Dr. Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar media.

The executive producer is Daniel Peck.

For extended version of all our shows –our Live at The Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app.

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All music is used with permission from Nathan Paul and the Admirables.

Track Listing:

(All Songs by Nathan Paul Davis)

Funk Me

Catch Me If You Can

Flute-A-Loo

Day 6

I'm Just Playin'

Do It

An Invitation

Funk Me (Reprise)

Nathan Paul and the Admirables bring a high energy show everywhere they go and this performance was no different. Celebrating the release of a new EP and sporting a shifting lineup we were lucky to have the band back after a fourteen month absence.

Nathan Paul leads the band on saxophone and flute – along with Zaire Darden on drums – Andru Dennis on keys and Frank Walton pulling double duty on trumpet and key bass.

From an audience free but still enthusiastic livestream performance on April 9th, 2021 here’s Nathan Paul and the Admirables – Live at the Bop Stop.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC and WNPA provided by Dr. Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar media.

The executive producer is Daniel Peck.

For extended version of all our shows –our Live at The Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app.

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All music is used with permission from Eddie Baccus Sr.

Track listing

Eddie Baccus is a Hammon B3 master and the soul of Cleveland jazz. Eddie got his start with Rahsaan Roland Kirk playing clubs on the east side of Cleveland in the 1960s. Those shows are nothing less than legendary. Eddie Baccus Sr hasn’t recorded much-but his influence on four generations of Cleveland jazz musicians is immense and difficult to put into words.

Eddie is joined on this February 15th 2021 livestream by Cecil Rucker on vibes-Billy Arts on guitar-Perry Williams III on drums- and Ron Davis on vocals.

This show is a real treat. It’s a legend of jazz-Eddie Baccus Sr Live at the Bop Stop.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC provided by Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar media.

The executive producer is Daniel Peck.

For extended version of all our shows –our Live at The Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app.

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All music is used with permission from Cleveland Jazz Orchestra, Jamey Haddad and Dominick Farinacci.

Track listing

Hear Ye, Hear Ye - Jones
Where Are The Children? - Fisher
How Deep is the Ocean? - Berlin
Things Ain't What They Appear to Be - Drewes
Surfaces - Drewes
Bamboleo - Farinacci
Doha Blues - Farinacci
Domangando - Farinacci

Cleveland is lucky to have a number of cultural institutions that have both persevered and thrived through some challenging times. The Cleveland Jazz Orchestra is one of those organizations featuring many experienced musicians-arrangers-composers and educators. For this performance, the CJO hosts not one but two special guests.

First percussionist Jamey Haddad. Jamey has made percussion his life’s work-studying in North Africa-Brazil-Venezuela and the Middle East. Touring extensively with several artists-most notable Paul Simon.

Then trumpeter and Cleveland native Dominick Farinacci takes the stage. Among a multitude of accolades- Dominick has multiple number one releases in Japan and served as Lincoln Center’s first global ambassador of jazz

Led by Paul Ferguson it’s the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra featuring Jamey Haddad and Dominick Farinacci – Live at the Bop Stop.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC provided by Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar media.

The executive producer is Daniel Peck.

For extended version of all our shows –our Live at The Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app.

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All music is used with permission from Brown, Bruce, Bowens Trio.

Track listing

What Is This Thing Called Love? - Porter
I Thought About You - Mercer/Van Heusen
Tempo Del Mar - Jobim
Peace - Silver
Recorda Me - Joe Henderson
Weaver of Dreams - Young/Elliott
Trust and Believe - Dunn
Back Home Again in Indiana - Hanley/MacDonald
Indiana - Charlie Parker

This week-vocalist Reggie Bowens joins Northeast Ohio jazz mainstays Dan Bruce and Theron Brown for a night of jazz and soul. A Howard University graduate and composer of the Washington DC based traces of blue – Reggie is an accomplished a capella vocalist who has worked with Bobby McFerrin-Smokey Robinson and Kenny Loggins. He and Traces of Blue appeared on the sing off on NBC.

From a March 25, 2021 livestream it’s Brown/Bruce/Bowens-Live at the Bop Stop

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC provided by Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar media.

The executive producer is Daniel Peck.

For extended version of all our shows –our Live at The Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app.

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All music is used with permission from Moises Borges.

Track listing

Eu Vim da Bahia - Gil
Bahia com H - Brean
Outra Vez - Jobim
Brigas, Nunca Mais - Jobim
Chega de Saudade - Gilberto
Maria Ninguém - Gilberto
O Pato - Gilberto
Discussão - Gilberto
One Note Samba - Jobim
Desafinado - Jobim
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Pedir ao santo - Borges
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Girl From Ipanema - Jobim
Bim Bom - Gilberto
- Gilberto
Wave - Jobim
Sorriu para mim – Gilberto

This week it’s Bossa Nova with a touch of jazz as Moises Borges honors the lives and music of Jobim and Gilberto. Moises Borges is a vocalist and guitarist. He has been living in Cleveland for over 20 years but he takes pride in delighting audiences with rhythms and melodies from his native Brazil. From a December 4th livestream here’s Moises Borges – Live at the Bop Stop.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC provided by Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar media.

The executive producer is Daniel Peck.

For extended version of all our shows –our Live at The Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app.

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All music is used with permission from Hello 3D Band.

Track listing

La Danza Del Patrolero
Old Bus - Fader
Thin Air and Alcohol
Cintura
Carinito
Tafi Del Valle - Sotelo
Cuyahoga
Sampuesana
Me Robaron La Runa Mula

When you think of Cumbia-Chicha-Afro Latin and second wave Afrobeat music – clearly the first place that comes to mind is Cleveland. Alright – not really. But Hello 3D doesn’t let the winter weather get in the way of creating an incredibly unique and danceable blend of Latin and Afrobeat music.

Featuring Jacob Fader on guitar - John Galve on Guitar - Cutty Calhoun on keyboards - Neil Chastain on percussion - Edward Angel Sotelo on bass - and Joe Tomino on drums in a performance from March 13th 2021 it’s Hello 3D – Live at the Bop Stop.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC provided by Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar media.

The executive producer is Daniel Peck.

For extended version of all our shows –our Live at The Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app.

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All music is used with permission from the Reggie Kelly Quartet.

Track listing

Moondance - Morrison/Merenstein
The Nearness of You - Carmichael/Washington
Haven't We Met? - Rankin/Batchelor
This Will Make You Laugh - Cole
Lovely Day - Withers/Scarborough
Willow Weep For Me - Ronell
Imitation of Life - Webster/Sain
Shadow of Your Smile - Mandel/Webster
Devil May Care - Dorough
Let's Face the Music and Dance - Berlin
September in the Rain - Warren/Dubin

Reggie Kelly has four decades of experience as a choreographer – singer-actor-dancer and playwright. He has choreographed for the Black Theatre Troup in Phoenix-the African American Cultural Center in Buffalo or the Karamu House in Cleveland, he has broken barriers as the first black choreographer for the Cleveland Orchestra and he is a member of the New York Harlem singers – Reggie’s talent is expansive.

This March 11, 2021 livestream features Joe Hunter on piano – Tim Lekan on bass and Holbrook Riles III on drums.

It’s the Reggie Kelly Quartet – Live at the Bop Stop.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC provided by Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar media.

The executive producer is Daniel Peck.

For extended version of all our shows –our Live at The Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app.

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All music is used with permission from Dan Wilson.

Track listing

Love is Stronger Than Pride - Ade/Matthewman/Hale
Smile Please - Wonder
Until You Come Back to Me - Wonder
What's Going On - Gaye/Benson/Cleveland
I Feel For You - Prince
Gravity - Mayer
You Will Know - Wonder
N/A -
N/A -
All in Love is Fair - Wonder
Inner City Blues - Gaye/Nyx
You and I - Wonder
Tell Me Something Good - Wonder

Akron based guitarist and Mack Avenue recording artist Dan Wilson has paid multiple visits to the Bop Stop over the years when he isn't busy touring with Joey Defrancesco and Christian Mcbride's Tip City Project and it is always an outstanding and unique night of jazz.

This performance features songs from what Dan calls the great Brazillian jazz book, it features Kip Reed on bass – Theron Brown on piano and Patrick Graney on percussion and showcases Dan’s experiences and reflections on touring in and around Brazil. It was absolutely a night to remember- and we are glad to bring it to you here.

From July 14th 2018 here’s the Dan Wilson quartet – Live at the Bop Stop.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC provided by Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar media.

The executive producer is Daniel Peck.

For extended version of all our shows –our Live at The Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app.

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All music is used with permission from Rusty Burge.

Track listing

This I Dig of You - Mobley
Like Someone In Love - Van Husen
Windows - Corea
Smile - Cole
When I Grow Too Old To Dream - Rodgers/Hammerstein
Heart Times - Plank
Speak Low - Weill
Steeplechase - Parker

This week-Cincinnati based vibraphonist Rusty Burge joins us for a performance of originals and standards. Rusty is a Professor of Percussion at Cincinnati College and Conservatory of Music . He spent the evening performing with members of the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra including Jackie Warren on piano – Aiden Plank on bass and Jim Rupp on drums. It’s Rusty Burge – Live at The Bop Stop.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC provided by Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar media.

The executive producer is Daniel Peck.

For extended version of all our shows –our Live at The Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app.

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All music is used with permission from Jackie Warren and Sammy DeLeon.

Track listing

Gentle Rain - Bonfa
Days of Wine and Roses - Mancini
How Insensitive - Jobim
Cantaloupe Island - Hancock
Yesterdays - Kern and Harbach
Favela - Jobim
Lullaby of Birdland - Shearing
BT - Warner
Lagrimas Negras - Matamoros
Como Fue - Brito

This week – two Northeast Ohio jazz legends team up for a special performance.

Pianist Jackie Warren and her trio are regulars at jazz venues around Northeast Ohio and percussionist Sammy DeLeon performs regularly with Latin jazz luminaries such as El Gran Combo, Tito Rojas, and Tony Vega.

They teamed up for a Latin themed sold-out performance on January 14th, 2021- here are Jackie warren and Sammy DeLeon – Live at the Bop Stop.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC provided by Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar media.

The executive producer is Daniel Peck.

For extended version of all our shows –our Live at The Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app.

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All music is used with permission from Organism.

Track listing

Wallaby One Step - Smith
Soulful Repetition - Thomas
Creek - Brazil
Full House - Sanborn/Miller
Say It Again - Smith
Crazy - Nelson
Sweet Georgia Brown - Bernie/Pinkard/Casey

Four legendary Cleveland area sidemen got together to form Organism in 2007 and they’ve been making terrific music ever since. Featuring Howie Smith on saxophone – David Thomas on organ-Bob Ferrazza on guitar and Bill Ransom on drums the group has performed and toured with legendary performers such as Dizzy Gillespie – ArtFfarmer and Fathead Newman.

From a March 20th, 2021 livestream here’s Organism – Live at The Bop Stop.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC provided by Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar Media.

The Executive Producer is Daniel Peck.

For extended version of all our shows –our Live at The Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app.

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All music is used with permission from Dan Bruce’s Beta Collective

Track listing

Earthshine - Bruce
Slant - Bruce
Not Knowing - Bruce
Blueprint - Bruce
You vs. You - Bruce
Moth Flame Blues - Bruce
The Walk – Bruce

This week – guitarist Dan Bruce was well on his way to recording a new album with the Cleveland based Beta Collective when covid delayed those plans. Part of the group’s process of preparing to record an album is working out the kinks of material live in front of audiences. So, think of this January 15th, 2021 show as a test run for his upcoming album. You will also hear selections from Dan’s recent album Earthshine.
Featuring Dan – Howie Smith on sax – Brad Wagner on saxophone and bass clarinet – Chris Anderson on trombone- Theron Brown on keyboards – Aidan Plank on bass and Anthony Taddeo on drums it’s Dan Bruce’s Beta Collective – Live at The Bop Stop.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC provided by Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar media.

The executive producer is Daniel Peck.

For extended version of all our shows –our Live at The Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app.

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All music is used with permission of The Bad Plus

Track listing

Love is the Answer - Anderson
Commitment - Evans
Anthem for the Earnest - King
Salvages - Anderson
Safe Passage - Anderson
People Like You - Anderson
Dirty Blonde - Anderson
Wolf Out - King
Living in the Archway - King

This week – we were incredibly lucky to have The Bad Plus hit the stage for two sold out nights and even luckier that they’re letting us relive those shows with you as a summary to Orrin Evans’ tenure with the band. Featuring Reid Anderson on bass – David King on drums and Orrin Evans on piano. Touring in support of their album Never Stop II Activate Infinity from March 16th and 17th 2019 it’s The Bad Plus – Live at the Bop Stop.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC provided by Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar media.

The executive producer is Daniel Peck.

For extended version of all of our shows –our Live at The Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app.

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All music is used with permission of The Bad Plus

Track listing

Everywhere you Turn - Anderson
Big Eater - Anderson
Keep the Dogs off Your Grass - King
Under Sea Reflection - Anderson
1983 Regional All Star - King
Boffadem - Evans
Thrift Store Jewelry - King
Kerosene II - Anderson
Trace - Anderson

This week – we were incredibly lucky to have The Bad Plus hit the stage for two sold out nights and even luckier that they’re letting us relive those shows with you as a summary to Orrin Evans’ tenure with the band. Featuring Reid Anderson on bass – David King on drums and Orrin Evans on piano. Touring in support of their album Never Stop II Activate Infinity from March 16th and 17th 2019 it’s The Bad Plus – Live at the Bop Stop.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC provided by Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar media.

The executive producer is Daniel Peck.

For extended version of all of our shows –our Live at The Bop Stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app.

Want to Support The Bop Stop? Donate here!

All music is used with permission of Tommy Lehman Squad-Tet

Track listing

Moon Rays – Silver/Hill
Forward Always – Coles
Straight to the Throne – Lehman
Soul Search – Lehman
The Sense of Darkness – Coles
Holding Court – Allen
Joyful Noise – Brown
It Might as Well be Spring – Rodgers/Hammerstein
Belvedere and Payne – Lehman

This week – we celebrate the kickoff of season two of our program with a radio and podcast exclusive concert by Akron based trumpeter Tommy Lehman. Tommy performs in multiple groups around Northeast Ohio including Alla Boara and Acid Cats. This evening he fronts an outstanding group of musicians including Chris Coles on saxophone – Theron Brown on piano – Jordan McBride on bass and Zaire Darden on drums. From march 21st 2021 it’s the Tommy Lehman Squad-tet.

Live at the bop stop is made possible by the music settlement – serving Northeast Ohio by offering music instruction – music therapy and early childhood education since 1912 with a mission to welcome all to our music and arts community to learn – create – inspire – and heal.

This program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, Ohio with additional production by Graham Rosen and editing for WOBC provided by Pete Naegele and for our podcast and other affiliates by Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar media.

The executive producer is Daniel Peck.

For extended version of all of our shows –our live at the bop stop podcast can be found on your favorite podcast app.

Want to Support The Bop Stop? Donate here!

All music is used with permission of Bobby Selvagio.

Track listing

Come Sunday – Ellington
Blue and Green – Selvaggio
One Finger Snap – Hancock
Star Eyes – Selvaggio
Infant Eyes – Shorter
Stablemates – Goldston
Central Park West – Coltrane
My Secret Love - Selvaggio

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All music is used with permission of Bobby Selvagio.

Track listing

Come Sunday – Ellington
Blue and Green – Selvaggio
One Finger Snap – Hancock
Star Eyes – Selvaggio
Infant Eyes – Shorter
Stablemates – Goldston
Central Park West – Coltrane
My Secret Love - Selvaggio

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All music is used with permission of Cleveland Jazz Orchestra and Sammy DeLeon Quartet

Track listing

CJO

I Have a Dream - Hancock
Get Out of Town - Porter
Loved Ones - Baker
The More I See You -
Blue Skies - Berlin
Change Partners - Berlin
Embraceable You - Gershwin
What is This Things Called Love - Porter

Sammy DeLeon Quartet

Blue Bossa - Dorham
My Little Suede Shoes - Parker
Manha de Carnaval - Bonfa/Maria

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All music is used with permission of Cleveland State Jazz

Track listing

If I Were a Bell
Joy Spring
Angel Eyes
They All Laughed
Greensleeves
Bass Face
Take Five

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All music is used with permission of Vanessa Rubin

Track listing

All Blues
The Creator Has A Master Plan
Dindi
Once Was Not Enough
Save Your Love For Me
Down Here On The Ground
You've Changed
Senor Blues
Hold It

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All music is used with permission of Pete McCann Quartet

Track listing

MudFlap - McCann
Pay for It on the Other Side - McCann
Yonder - McCann
Isfahan - Ellington
Cookout - McCann
Nikhil - McCann

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All music is used with permission of Marbin

Track listing

Messy Mark
Spank Tank
Alabama Sock Party
Itchy Bun
Fisticuffs
Redline

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All music is used with permission of Steve Kortyka Trio

Track listing

No Greater Love in 7 - Jones
Ray’s Idea - Brown
Bossa Luca - Kortyka
Prelude to a Kiss - Ellington
Trinkle Tinkle - Monk
Pensativa - Fischer
Somewhere Over the Rainbow (reggae) - Harburg
The Feeling of Jazz - Ellington
Float - Kortyka
Ask Me Now - Monk
Dingus - Kortyka
Dreamer - Tabar

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All music is used with permission of Taylor Arbogast

Track listing

Aerie (Taylor Arbogast)
Waltz in Eb (Andrew Karkosiak)
It could Happen to you (Jimmy Van Huesen)
Big Spin (Andrew Karkosiak)
Out of nowhere (Johnny Green)
Waltz in G (Andrew Karkosiak)
I've Never Been In Love Before (Frank Loesser)
Skating In Lakewood (Andrew Karkosiak)
Emily (Johnny Mandel)

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All music is used with permission of Theron Brown Trio

Track listing

Nobody Else but Me (Jerome Kern)
Bolivia (Cedar Walton)
Morning Horizon (Theron Brown)
Tones for Joan’s Bones (Chick Corea)
From Day to Day (Mulgrew Miller)
Brown’s Blues (Theron Brown)

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All music is used with permission of Jackie Warren and Sammy DeLeon

Track listing

Gentle Rain (Luiz Bonfa)
Autumn Leaves (Joseph Kosma)
Como Fue (Ernesto Duarte Brito)
Favela (Antonio Carlos Jobim)
Cantaloupe Island (Herbie Hancock)
Pajarillo (Venezuelan and Colombian folkloric form)
Yesterdays (Jerome Kern and Otto Harbach)
Spain (Chick Corea)
Lagrimas Negras (Miguel Matamoros)

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All music is used with permission of Max Schlenk Oberlin Schlenktet

Track listing

Vote for Schlenk (Schlenk)
Our Delight (Tadd Dameron)
Zhivago (Kurt Rosenwinkel)
Skylark (Hoagy Carmicheal)
Schlenko (Schlenk)
Cooked Creek (Joh Cowherd)
Shenny gets a new pair of Schlenks (Schlenk)

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All music is used with permission of Dave Sterner's Easy Living

Track listing

If I Had You (Jimmy Campbell / Reginald Connelly / Ted Shapiro)
Black Orpheus (A Day in the Life of a Fool) (Luiz Bonfa)
This I dig of you (Hank Mobley)
Soul Station (Hank Mobley)
Joy Spring (Clifford Brown)
Easy Living (Cannonball Adderly)
Bluesette (Toots Thielemans)
Doxy (Sonny Rollins)

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All music is used with permission of the Pulse Quartet

Track listing

Condensation (Wagner)
Sotto Voce (Mendoza)
Revisited (May)
Autumn Afternoons at Home (Plank)
Confluence (Fuoco)
There is Another Sky (Fuoco)
Spring Awaits You (Plank)

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