This performance used with permission from Stix Quintet

This week, it’s a collection of young lions as Nehemiah Stix Baker leads the Stix Quintet. Featuring five performers all under the age of 21, the Stix Quintet features a collection of musicians from Northeast Ohio and Southeast Michigan, some of whom come out of prestigious youth programs while others, such as pianist Liam Speaks, are entirely self taught.

Featuring Ayden Cohen on guitar, Alexander Thiam on Saxophone, Everett Clark on bass, Liam Speaks on piano and Nehemia Stix Baker on Drums, and from a May 29th, 2024 performance, it’s the Stix Quintet – Live at the Bop Stop.

Faded - Baker
Obstacles - Speaks
Wayne's Thing Featuring Ronnell Regis - Garrett
Haynes Here Featuring Ronnell Regis - Garrett
Hargrove - Garrett

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 Jamey Haddad.

Jamey Haddad holds a singular position in the world of jazz and contemporary music. Haddad’s musical voice transcends styles and trends, and the universal quality of his playing has attracted many international collaborations with artists including Yo-Yo Ma, Paul Simon, and Sting. Among many accomplishments, Jamey partnered with, among others, Venezuelan pianist Leo Blanco on Under One Sun, a multi-generational multi-national world music collective.

Though the full group doesn’t get together often, Leo was kind enough to grace our stage in a mini reunion of sorts in the second night of a two night stand that features Jay Ashby on trombone, Kip Reed on bass and Patrick Duke Graney on drums along side Jamey Haddad on percussion and Leo Blanco on piano.

Waltz #5 - Blanco
Africa Latino - Blanco
Lawns - Blanco
Colors of the South - Blanco

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

This performance used with permission from Jamey Haddad.

Jamey Haddad holds a singular position in the world of jazz and contemporary music. Haddad’s musical voice transcends styles and trends, and the universal quality of his playing has attracted many international collaborations with artists including Yo-Yo Ma, Paul Simon, and Sting. Jamey is a frequent performer and an honored guest on the program, and he brings to the table unique arrangement with some of the midwest’s best performers.

This performance was the first of a sold out two night stand and features Chris Coles on saxophone, John Shannon on guitar, Ian Ashby on bass and Jamey Haddad on drums and percussion. From June 6th, 2024 it’s Jamey Haddad…Live at the Bop Stop.

River Man - Drake
Questar - Jarrett
In a Sentimental Mood - Ellington
Love and Life - Creque
The Wind Up - Jarrett

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