This event is in the past.It took place on September 18, 2026 at BLU Jazz+.
Jazz & BluesJazz & BluesNortheast Ohio's eight-piece jazz collective takes the stage with a unique lineup of five saxophones backed by a powerhouse piano trio. Expect a diverse repertoire driven by a hard-swinging rhythm section.
The Black Dog Octet
Northeast Ohio saxophone-led jazz octet
Headliner
The Black Dog Octet is an eight‑piece ensemble anchored by five saxophonists—Brad Wagner, Chris Coles, Tony Spicer, Tim McDonald, and Dave Kasper—supported by a piano trio featuring Joe Leaman on keyboards, Bryan Thomas on bass, and Ed Davis on drums, showcasing versatile, sax‑driven jazz rooted in the regional Ohio scene.
Jazz & BluesJazz & BluesNortheast Ohio's eight-piece jazz collective takes the stage with a unique lineup of five saxophones backed by a powerhouse piano trio. Expect a diverse repertoire driven by a hard-swinging rhythm section.
The Black Dog Octet
Northeast Ohio saxophone-led jazz octet
Headliner
The Black Dog Octet is an eight‑piece ensemble anchored by five saxophonists—Brad Wagner, Chris Coles, Tony Spicer, Tim McDonald, and Dave Kasper—supported by a piano trio featuring Joe Leaman on keyboards, Bryan Thomas on bass, and Ed Davis on drums, showcasing versatile, sax‑driven jazz rooted in the regional Ohio scene.