Tag: Oberlin

At Bop Stop, An Accompanist To The Stars Accompanies Himself

Published 28 February, 2023 By John Chacona

Tamir Hendelman

Pianist Tamir Hendelman’s gifts as an accompanist have led to recording projects by some of the most iconic soloists of our time: Natalie Cole, Gladys Knight, Sir Paul McCartney and Barbra Streisand among them. Yet his Sunday’s concert at Bop Stop Sunday will present him with the challenge of accompanying a different sort of soloist: himself.

At 70, Cleveland’s Jamey Haddad Keeps The Music On Its Feet

Published 1 December, 2022 By John Chacona

At 70, you would think drummer and percussionist Jamey Haddad would be ready to slow down. After all, he’s toured the world with artists such as Paul Simon, Sting and Yo-Yo Ma. Yet he’s equally excited to play this weekend’s pair of gigs at Bop Stop with a trio of accomplished Ohioans. To Haddad, only the music matters.