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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 pays a return visit to the program to, among other things, help work out the kinks for tracks in support of his latest release Tea for Three. Featuring Ben Tibiero on bass, Ghadi Lahavi on piano and Ari Hoenig on drums, its the Ari Hoenig Trio " Live at the Bop Stop.

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Chicago based Gabi Allemana is a Brazilian-American vocalist who studies and performs with notable musicians like La Tanya Hall, Gerald Cannon, and Eddie Henderson.

Raised with a jazz foundation and Brazilian heritage, Allemana's early career included performances with Uniting Voices Chicago and collaborations with icons such as Yo-Yo Ma and Bobby McFerrin.

She won the YoungArts Silver Award for Jazz Voice in 2022 and has performed at Carnegie Hall and for the United Nations Council.

This performance features a mix of originals and standards, and features Tim Picard on Guitar, Ahmed McLemore on Bass, Aaron Yanda on Drums and Gabi Allemana on Vocals. From October 6th, 2024 it's the Gabi Allemana Quartet – Live at the Bop Stop.

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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 and from a September 26th, 2024 performance – it's the Third Law Collective – Live at the Bop Stop.