Live at the Bop Stop - Zakk Jones Trio
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...
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Live at the Bop Stop - Lynne Arriale Trio
Live at the Bop Stop
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...
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Live at the Bop Stop - Daniel Meron
Live at the Bop Stop
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...
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Live at the Bop Stop - Theron Brown Trio
Live at the Bop Stop
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...
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Live at the Bop Stop - Mitchell Galligan Trio
Live at the Bop Stop
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...
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Live at the Bop Stop - Aidan Plank Presents the Music of Lyle Mays
Live at the Bop Stop
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...
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Live at the Bop Stop - Stephane Wrembel
Live at the Bop Stop
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...
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Live at the Bop Stop - ENCORE - Aaron Parks
Live at the Bop Stop
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...
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Live at the Bop Stop - Canadian Jazz Collective
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...
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Coleman Rose Sextet
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...
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| Artist | Title |
| OHM Trio | Eh |
| Ari Hoenig | Fatti Mi Me |
| Amsterdam After Dark | Dan Wilson |
| Theron Brown Trio | Who Shot John? |
| Big Sky | Grant Heineman |
| Not in My Hollow | Sam Blakeslee |
| Alex Hamburger | Ladybug |
| Concurrence | I-40 Was a Razor |
| Hilario Duran | Segundo Encuentro |
| Orrin Evans | Phoebe's Stroll |
| Kiego Hirakawa | Far Above |
| Ricardo Morales | Introspectivo |
| Jamey Haddad | River Man |
| Tommy Lehman | Soul Serach, Part 1 |
| Stephen Phillip Harvey Octet | JT |
2024 was definitely a year. And yet, we’re still here at the end of it. Whether your year was difficult or easy, frustrating or rewarding, one thing was certain; there was plenty of great live jazz to enjoy along the way.
Our two-hour retrospective relives some of the best moments from the year’s lineup of programs along with some of the year’s best performances on our stage that haven’t been previously aired.
Featuring Ari Hoenig, Hilario Duran, Jamey Haddad and Ricardo Morales among others it’s the Live at the Bop Stop – Best of 2024.
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.
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