Live at the Bop Stop

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

•  How Insensitive - Jobim
• Stars Fell on Alabama - Perkins
•  If I Were a Bell - Loesser 
• 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 Jazzworks.

• Big Alice - Pullen
• Lovely and Bubly - Ferraza
• Sing Me Softly of the Blues - Bley
• Eleanor Rigby - Lennon-McCartney
• Ramblin' - Coleman
• Almost a Tango - Smith
• In The Kitchen - Smith
• We Are the Champions - Mercury

Thriving jazz communities have jazz collectives which are a mix of veteran musicians and younger performers who gain experience and go on to launch their own careers and projects. Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers is a good example of the most successful of these groups. 

Northeast Ohio is no different, and Jazzworks is that group. Jazzworks is a rotating octet of musicians each of whom bring their own backgrounds and perspectives that shape a great night of music. Featuring Howie Smith on Alto Saxophone, John Klayman on Tenor Sax, Joe Miller on Trumpet, Mark Mauldin on Trombone, Aidan Plank on Bass, Anthony Fuoco on Piano, Bob Ferrazza on Guitar and Steve Reno on Drums, and from a May 6th, 2022 performance, it’s Jazzworks – 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.

Want to Support The Bop Stop?  Donate here!

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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.

Want to Support The Bop Stop?  Donate here!

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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.

Want to Support The Bop Stop?  Donate here!

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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.

Want to Support The Bop Stop?  Donate here!

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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.

Want to Support The Bop Stop?  Donate here!

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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.

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 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.

For extended versions of all 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!

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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.

For extended versions of all 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!

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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.

For extended versions of all 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!

Contact us here