Live at the Bop Stop

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

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This performance used by permission from Lynne Arriale.

Lynne Arriale has been a major force in the jazz world over a career spanning three decades. Hailed as “One of the most exciting pianists in contemporary by The Guardian, she has performed on the most prestigious international concert stages and won the Great American Jazz Piano Competition. Her 16 critically acclaimed albums have topped the Jazzweek Radio Charts and “Best of” honors in major publications, and she joined us recently on tour in support of her 17th outstanding release entitled Being Human.

This sold out performance features Lynne on piano along with Jeremy Allen on bass and Sean Dobbins on drums. From May 25th, 2024, it’s the Lynne Arriale Trio – Live at the Bop Stop.

I Hear a Rhapsody - Evans/Hall Faith - Arriale Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child - Arriale Soul - Arriale Persistence - Arriale Slightly Off Center - Arriale The Lights Are Always On - Arriale Journey - Arriale

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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

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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

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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

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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.