Ricky Exton's Octo­-Jazz is a fun yet sophisticated group of 8 musician's paying homage to some of the great Jazz arrangers including but not limited to the "West Coast" or "Cool" style of Jazz.

A concert featuring Octo Jazz typically features arrangements for octet and has featured some original compositions from time to time. It also periodically features a vocalist adding to the excitement! All Members of Octo-Jazz have been featured in various configurations around northeast Ohio and beyond.

Tickets for tonight are $20 each (a $2 per ticket processing fee will be added to your purchase).

Featuring:

• Garret Folger - Trumpet
• Scott Marsh - Trombone
• John Orsini - Alto Sax
• Steve Kortyka- Tenor Sax
• Dick Ingersoll - Bari Sax
• Joe Hunter - Piano
• Tim Lekan - Bass
• Ricky Exton - Drums

This event will also be livestreamed on BOP STOP's Youtube Channel at showtime. Accessing the stream is free but donations are encouraged and directly support the band.

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Ricky Exton: has been active in the music community for over 3 decades. At an early age, his talents emerged as one of the Cleveland Tri C All Stars. He continued his career at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Mass., where he earned a Baccalaureate in Professional Music. Exton has performed with Lou Rawls, Wynton Marsalis, Rufus Reid, Terence Blanchard, Ernie Krivda, Cyrus Chestnut, Joanne Brackeen, Kim Nazarian, Dominick Farinacci, Joe Lovano, and international guitar virtuoso Neil Zaza. In addition, Ricky is an active session musician with many recordings to his credit.

Visit www.rickyexton.com for more info.