AP 4.9.14
Akron trumpeter Josh Rzepka isn't quite 30, but he's got a couple of music degrees, a fat resume of jazz and classical gigs, and four albums under his belt. Last year's Trumpet Genesis featured five other trumpet players. He's gathered some of the players as the Josh Rzepka Octet to do a Nighttown show. Sat 4/12.* No Exit New Music Ensemble plays two art galleries & CSU. Fri 4/11, Sat 4/12, Mon 4/14.
* Obnox introduces new album at Now That's Class. Fri 411.
* Wesley Bright & the Hi-Lites and the Modern Electric Co-Headline at Beachland. Sat 4/12.
* Tri-C Jazz Fest offers free events with bassist Christian Mc Bride?. Thu 4/10-Fri 4/11.
* Veteran local folksinger Gusti performs at Cleveland Heights' Alcazar. Thu 4/10.