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Patirce Rushen
Patrice Rushen is an award-winning musician and composer, and one of the most sought-after artists in the music industry. She is a classically trained pianist who originally found success in the 70s and 80s with her signature fusion of jazz, pop, and R&B. During this era, she composed and recorded the hit song, “Forget Me Nots,” which has been frequently covered and sampled by other artists.
Hiroshima
One of the most unique and engaging American bands, Hiroshima brings its one-of-a-kind mix of Jazz, R&B, Salsa, and Eastern sounds, with a diverse program of songs from its over 20 CD’s, including global hits like “One Wish” and "Thousand Cranes,” with new and inspired music from the “2020” Project. Both early release singles charted solidly in the top 20 of Billboard Jazz Charts, with “GrooveLatino” residing in the #2 spot for over 6 weeks.
Yellow Jackets
Throughout their storied 43-year history, the Yellowjackets have recorded 26 albums, received 16 Grammy® nominations, won 2, performed countless sold-out tours, and enjoyed worldwide critical acclaim and commercial success.
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The Yellowjackets formed in the late 1970’s as the backup band for guitarist Robben Ford. They recorded their first album together in 1980. Shortly after that recording, however, Ford decided to part ways and go in a different musical direction. As a result, the modern-day Yellowjackets were formed — a trio with Russell Ferrante, Jimmy Haslip, and Ricky Lawson. Since then, and with the addition of Bob Mintzer, the Yellowjackets have gained and maintained prominence as one of jazz’s most influential and loved groups.
multi music fest 2025 performances
Boney James x Stokley x Avery*Sunshine x Forecast Richardson
multi music fest 2024 performances
Kenny Lattimore x Kirk Whalum x Jeff Lorber x Stacey Richardson
The History of the Multi Music Fest
Over the past 15 years, the MultiMusicFest (MMF), has been the biggest fundraiser the MC Chatman Center has relied on to help generate funds for its programs. This annual event is designed to bring a diversified audience together to celebrate the art of great musical entertainment. We have showcased various genres of music including Jazz, Latin Soul, and R&B, Japanese Taiko, Disco, and Gospel. Each year the MultiMusicFest brings in nationally known artists. Past artists include Peter White, Euge Groove, Michael Franks, Najee, Mr. Will Downing, Russell Thompkins Jr., and the Stylistics, Zapp, Shirley Murdock, Cameo, the Manhattans, Chi-Lites, Dramatics, Spyro Gyra, Jonathan Butler, Tony Toni Tonè, Dru Hill, Evelyn Champagne King, Hiroshima, Kirk Whalum, Roy Ayers, Gerald Albright, Marvin Sapp, Donnie McClurkin, and CeCe Winans. We have utilized prime Cleveland venues such as Cain Park, the Cleveland Metro Parks Zoo, Severance Hall, Tri-C Metro Campus Auditorium, and Playhouse Squares' Palace and State Theaters. Our attendance over the years has grown to 2200+
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