A Charlie Brown Holiday Tribute

Sunday
08
Dec

The Music of Vince Guaraldi featuring The Cliff Habian Trio

A Music Box holiday favorite!

 

Why you should see this show…

Vince Guaraldi composed and performed most of the music used in the “Peanuts” specials. He was directly involved in 15 of them starting with “A Boy Named Charlie Brown” and ending with “It’s Arbor Day, Charlie Brown.”

The Cliff Habian trio will present a musical retrospective of the music of Vince Guaraldi which will include music from all of these specials. In addition, there will be a few other of his hit songs including “Cast Your Fate To The Wind” (grammy winner) and “Impressions of Black Orpheus.” Cliff adds interesting commentary and amusing anecdotes throughout over two hours of music performance which ends up being a very complete retrospective of this pianist’s playing style as well as career. This jazz trio takes a deep dive into the most beloved jazz music of television and film.
 

Cliff Habian Trio Bio
Cliff Habian (piano) began piano lessons at nine and was composing music just a few years later. With both classical and jazz being strong influences, he de- cided early on to integrate the two genres into his own unique style. After attending the Cleveland Institute of Music as a composition major, Cliff accepted a position as Director of American Music and Department Head of Keyboard Studies at the Cleveland Music School Settlement, a post he held for 13 years. Cliff has worked with such greats as Joe Lovano, Freddy Cole, Frank Morgan, Jane Ira Bloom, Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails, Dion, Jamey Haddad , Wayne Newton, Bobby Vinton, Eliot Zigmund, Ernie Krivda, and Dominick Farinacci. His recording debut was on Milestone/Fantasy Records with two landmark recordings, “Tonal Paintings” and “Manhattan Bridge”. Cliff then released two albums on the Azica record label “Havana Sunset” and “Originals” which garnered critical acclaim. Recently, Cliff became an internationally published author with his book “Jazz Piano Essentials”, published by Jamey Aebersold Jazz, Inc. Locally, Cliff has regularly performed at Nighttown, Johnny’s Downtown, Taza, Hyde Park Grill, and Blu Jazz. Internationally, Cliff has performed in Thailand, Panama, Russia. Cliff currently teaches at the Fine Arts Association in Willoughby.

Jeff Slater (bass) earned his Bachelor of Music in music theory and french horn at Baldwin Wallace and did master’s work in classical and jazz music theory at the University of Wisconsin. Jeff plays both electric and upright bass and is well versed in all styles of jazz, R&B, rock, and world music. Jeff performs in the Firelands Trio, Cliff Habian Trio and with vocalist Carol Leslie.

Eric Everett (drums) has four decades of drumming experience, studying privately at Baldwin Wallace Conservatory and performing in Case Western Reserve University’s small group Jazz and Big Band ensembles. Since 2012, Eric Everett Jazz Productions is a recognized brand for delivering high quality musical entertainment and has performed at numerous popular venues in Cleveland and Akron. Eric leads the “Firelands Trio” and “Elation” R&B band, and performs as a sideman with the Cliff Habian Trio and George Foley Quartet. Eric has performed at Nighttown, Bop Stop, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and more.

 

Music Box Buffet Menu


The purchase of a ticket does not include the buffet. The all you can eat buffet is an optional, additional charge of $30 for adults, and $25 for children 12 and under, plus sales tax. You can purchase the buffet at your table once you are seated.

To make a reservation, click here or call (216) 242-1250.
 

Egg Dishes

Featuring at least three varieties of scrambles and quiches
 

Breakfast Meats

Revolving mix of classics like bacon and sausage, and varieties like sausage gravy and biscuits
 

Breakfast Potatoes

A delicious weekly mix of breakfast potatoes from hash browns to red skinned
 

Side Dishes

Chef-created sweet dish varieties, such as French toast, bread pudding, and more!
 

Breads & Other Basics

Assorted pastries, muffins, cookies, and more. Baked fresh to delight! Wide variety of seasonal fresh fruits, sliced melons, salads, and berries.
 


 

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