Ava Preston
Ava is a singer/songwriter who performs jazz, blues, pop and originals.
19/01/2024
SUN JAN 21 - I’m very excited to perform with Dominick Farinacci and the Tri-C JazzFest Academy’s Spirit of the Groove jazz band at the Market Garden Brewery from 7-10 PM.
More shows coming up:
Jan 25 BluJazz+ | 8-11 pm
Jan 26 Jimmy’s Place Upstairs | 7-10 pm
Jan 27 The Bop Stop | 8-10 pm
Jan 31 Brothers Lounge | 7:30-9:30 pm
For more shows, please visit my website: www.avaprestonmusic.com
30/12/2023
Use the code “Secret”for $50 off new years “Ultimate50”. There are a few tickets left at http://clevelandnewyears.com
DEC 31 - Join us for the ULTIMATE NEW YEARS EVE! This year Cleveland’s biggest NYE party is at LaCentre in Westlake. We’re performing in the Jazz Lounge, featuring Tim Picard (guitar), Graeham Guerin (bass) and Zaire Darden (drums). Bands include Old Skool, Trailer Park Ninjas, Boaterhead and Jimmy Rock. Get your tickets at:
Eventbrite: https://ClevelandUltimateNewYearsEve.eventbrite.com
For VIP packages or questions, email: [email protected]
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20/12/2023
15/12/2023
Thursday, Dec. 21st: The Final BLU Jazz Speakeasy Swing Sessions ft. The Ava Preston Quartet of 2023🎙️🎶
Ava Preston is vocalist and songwriter from the Cleveland area. Audience members often describe her as an “Old Soul.” She started singing at the BluJazz+ Jam Sessions when she was 10 years old. Ava is an 11x national Downbeat SMA Winner for vocal Jazz and Blues/Pop/Rock. She also received the 2023 YoungArts Finalist Award for jazz voice.
$10 entry💸
Circle of 5ths Cocktail Bar:
Th-Sa Door: 6:00pm
Blu Jazz Doors: 7:00pm
Blu Jazz Show: 8:00pm
ADDRESS:
47 E. Market St.
Akron, OH 44308
PARKING:
40 S. High St.
Akron, OH 44308
Visit our TicketLeap link to grab your tickets to BLU Jazz🎟️🎶
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https://blujazzakron.ticketleap.com/blu-jazz-speakeasy-swing-sessions-joey-skoch-trio/dates/Dec-21-2023_at_0800PM
15/12/2023
Tomorrow night at the Maltz, $10 student tickets with valid I.D. for:
“Christmas Around the World,” featuring Ava Preston
Friday, December 15th, 7:30 p.m.
Maltz Performing Arts Center
https://bit.ly/CJOXmas23Maltz
14/12/2023
It’s time for some holiday cheer! 🌲🧑🎄 🎶 Join me and the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra for “Christmas Around The World” at the Maltz PAC Dec 15 at 7:30 pm, or at the Palace Theater in Lorain Dec 17 at 2:30 pm. Tickets for students only $10.
12/12/2023
11/12/2023
LaCentre Westlake, OH - Hey Everyone, here is the schedule for the ULTIMATE NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY! We’re performing in the Jazz Lounge from 7:30-11:30 pm, featuring Tim Picard (guitar), Graeham Guerin (bass) and Zaire Darden (drums). Bands include , , and DJ . Get your tickets at:
http://clevelandnewyears.com
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10/12/2023
Get on Santa’s “good” list and celebrate the season with the CJO!
Join us at the Maltz Performing Arts Center or Lorain Palace Theater for “Christmas Around the World,” featuring vocalist Ava Preston!
Hear new arrangements by Paul Ferguson and Aidan Plank Music!
Catch a blend of holiday classics and new favorite!
Friday, December 15th, 7:30 p.m.
Maltz Performing Arts Center
https://bit.ly/CJOXmas23Maltz
Sunday, December 17th, 2:30 p.m.
Lorain Palace Theatre
https://bit.ly/CJOXmas23Lorain
07/12/2023
DEC 7: Join me on YouTube for the release of my new music video “Antifreeze.” I wrote this song to represent the personification of a panic attack.
Music & Lyrics by Ava Preston
Vocals: Ava Preston
Piano: Liam Speaks
Bass: Ahmed McLemore
Drums: Gabe Jones
Percussion: Sunny Tabler
Alto Saxophone: Ronell Regis
Video Director: Russ Rogers
Producer: Ava Preston
06/12/2023
I’m very honored to be performing with the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra for their “Christmas Around The World” show at the Maltz Performing Arts Center Dec 15 at 7:30 pm and at the Lorain Palace Theatre Dec 17 at 2:30 pm. Please come out and enjoy some holiday music and support the arts!
02/12/2023
DEC 31 - Join us for the ULTIMATE NEW YEARS EVE! This year Cleveland’s biggest NYE party is at LaCentre in Westlake. We’re performing in the Jazz Lounge, featuring Tim Picard (guitar), Graeham Guerin (bass) and Zaire Darden (drums). Bands include Old Skool, Trailer Park Ninjas, Boaterhead and Jimmy Rock. Get your tickets at:
Eventbrite: https://ClevelandUltimateNewYearsEve.eventbrite.com
For VIP packages or questions, email: [email protected]
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29/11/2023
This Thursday: BLU JAZZ Speakeasy Swing Session presents: The Ava Preston Quartet🎙️🎶
Join us as we sing & swing to jazz standards along with some blues and pop/rock with a jazz twist. Rising star vocalist Ava Preston leads her dynamic quartet and is always open to audience suggestions!
On the national scene, Ava has performed at Jazz at Lincoln Center (NYC), Birdland Jazz Club (NYC), and Andy’s Jazz Club (Chicago). She has also performed with such jazz greats as Christian McBride, Monty Alexander, John Clayton, and Sullivan Fortner. Ava will be performing at the 2023 Monterey Jazz Festival in September as the vocalist for the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra.
Circle of 5ths Cocktail Bar:
Th-Sa Door: 6:00pm
Blu Jazz Doors: 7:00pm
Blu Jazz Show: 8:00pm
ADDRESS:
47 E. Market St.
Akron, OH 44308
PARKING:
40 S. High St.
Akron, OH 44308
Visit our TicketLeap link to grab your tickets to BLU Jazz🎟️🎶
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https://blujazzakron.ticketleap.com/blu-jazz-speakeasy-swing-sessions-joey-skoch-trio/dates/Nov-30-2023_at_0800PM
17/11/2023
Time to get festive!!!
It is a month until our holiday concerts!
Join us at the Maltz Performing Arts Center or Lorain Palace Theatre for “Christmas Around the World,” featuring local talent, Ava Preston.
Friday, December 15th, 7:30 p.m.
Maltz Performing Arts Center
https://bit.ly/CJOXmas23Maltz
Sunday, December 17th, 2:30 p.m.
Lorain Palace Theater
https://bit.ly/CJOXmas23Lorain
Or head to www.clevelandjazz.org
17/11/2023
Northeast Ohio’s Ava Preston is rising the ranks as a jazz singer-songwriter Jazz vocalist Ava Preston learned to pen lyrics and refine her vocals from mentors around Cleveland. Now, she's hitting stages around the country and performing for her music heroes.
15/11/2023
I’m excited to be featured on the PBS Ideastream “Applause Performances” program this week. You can watch my 30-minute feature on the PBS App or website starting Nov 16. There is also an 8-minute TV version airing on WVIZ on Nov 17 (8:30 pm), Nov 18 (4 pm), and Nov 19 (12:30 pm). Performances feature Ahmed McLemore (bass) and Wilson Woods (piano). I’m also sharing my new single “Not Now.” Thank you to producer Dave DeOreo for including me in this great series that features Northeast Ohio’s vibrant arts and culture scene!
Website: pbs.org/show/applause
Online 30 minute performance: video.ideastream.org/show/applause-performances
For a list of upcoming shows, please visit: www.avaprestonmusic.com
07/11/2023
SUN NOV 12th - We’re performing our “Jazz Gone Wrong” show at The Bop Stop, featuring Tim Picard (guitar), Ahmed McLemore (bass), Wilson Woods (piano), and Gabe Jones (drums). 🎶
For a list of upcoming shows, please visit: www.avaprestonmusic.com
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16/10/2023
13/10/2023
When I started playing this song, people’s reactions made me know I wanted to do this for the rest of my life. If I can make someone feel heard or validated and provide, comfort or strength then I am doing my job. My new single “Some Overdose” is out now. I wrote this song about the opioid crisis from the perspective of an addict. Even the most broken, need a voice. Please follow me on Spotify and other streaming services. Link in bio.
Music & Lyrics: Ava Preston
Vocals: Ava Preston
Piano: Christian Tamburr
Guitar: Dan Bruce
Bass: Yasushi Nakamura
Drums: Quincy Philips
Producer: Dominick Farinacci
Recording Engineer: Michael Bishop
Assistant Engineer: David Shaw
03/10/2023
I am so excited to perform again at Jazz at Lincoln Center | Dizzy’s Club in NYC Monday Oct 9th. Dominick Farinacci will lead the Tri-C JazzFest Academy Alumni Ensemble with special guest Jonathan Thomas.
Dominick Farinacci, trumpet/bandleader
Thomas Schinabeck, alto saxophone
Burt Hall, tenor saxophone
Ava Preston, vocal
Jonathan Thomas, piano
Alex Claffy, bass
Drew Hoschar & Gabe Jones, drums
22/09/2023
Each year Monterey Jazz Festival picks 20 of the most accomplished high school jazz musicians from across the country to form the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra (NGJO), and Cleveland's own Ava Preston, from the Cuyahoga Community College JazzFest Academy, was selected as the vocalist! She is performing on the main stage Sep 24. Big congrats! Check out Ava's September schedule and her original song “Move Along” on Spotify, Apple Music, and all other streaming platforms! https://music.apple.com/us/album/move-along/1703392929?i=1703392930
15/09/2023
SEP 15 - “Move Along” is out now on Spotify, Apple Music, and all other streaming platforms! Click link in bio.
My next performance is at the Monterey Jazz Festival with the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra on September 24th. I can’t wait!
Thanks to Dominick Farinacci () and a great team for all your support.
Music & Lyrics: Ava Preston
Vocals: Ava Preston
Piano: Christian Tamburr
Guitar: Dan Bruce
Bass: Yasushi Nakamura
Drums: Quincy Philips
Producer: Dominick Farinacci
Recording Engineer: Michael Bishop
Assistant Engineer: David Shaw
Recording Studio: Somewhere Recording Studio, Cleveland, OH
14/09/2023
THU SEP 14 - Join us for a special BluJazz+ Speakeasy at 8 pm, featuring Tim Picard (guitar), Taylor Arbogast (bass), and Aaron Yanda (drums). Special guest Ronell Regis on saxophone. We’ll also have a jam session so bring your instrument! “BLU is more than a color. It’s an attitude of gratitude.”
*Make sure to check out for “Bring Your Own Song Night” at BluJazz Sep 21 at 7 pm.
13/09/2023
Newsflash📰
Tomorrow night’s show has been switched to The AVA PRESTON QUARTET🎶
Thursday, Sept. 13th: BLU Jazz Speakeasy Swing Sessions ft. The Ava Preston Quartet
Doors: 7:00pm
Show: 8:00pm
ADDRESS:
47 E. Market St.
Akron, OH 44308
PARKING:
40 S. High St.
Akron, OH 44308
Visit our TicketLeap link to grab your tickets to BLU Jazz🎟️🎶
https://blujazzakron.ticketleap.com
16/08/2023
This THURSDAY, August 17th (8/17), our Speakeasy Session Residency, Ava Preston, brings her fantastic quartet to BLU Jazz for a night of swing in’ goodness💃🕺🎶
On the national scene, Ava has performed at Jazz at Lincoln Center (NYC), Birdland Jazz Club (NYC), and Andy’s Jazz Club (Chicago). She has also performed with such jazz greats as Christian McBride, Monty Alexander, John Clayton, and Sullivan Fortner. Ava will be performing at the 2023 Monterey Jazz Festival in September as the vocalist for the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra.
Doors: 7:00pm
Show: 8:00pm
ADDRESS:
47 E. Market St.
Akron, OH 44308
PARKING:
40 S. High St.
Akron, OH 44308
Visit our TicketLeap link to grab your tickets to BLU Jazz🎟️🎶
https://blujazzakron.ticketleap.com
09/08/2023
August is looking like another busy month with two free outdoor big band shows (Aug 13 & 20). I’m also performing a duet, trio, quartet and small combo. Please stop by and say hello!
For details of upcoming shows, please view my profile link or website: www.avaprestonmusic.com
My Story
Ava Preston is a 16-year-old vocalist and songwriter from Cleveland, Ohio. She is a five-time National Downbeat Student Music Award Winner for Best Vocal Jazz Soloist in 2018, 2019 and 2020, Outstanding Blues/Pop/Rock Performance in 2020 and Best Vocal Blues/Pop/Rock Soloist in 2018. Already a regular headliner at All About Jazz’s #1 Jazz Club in the country (Bop Stop at the Music Settlement), Ava has performed her original music in ten local headline shows over the past two years including Nighttown, BluJazz, Bar 107, and Brothers Lounge.
Ava has also performed as a guest singer at number of national venues including Birdland Jazz Club (New York), Bluebird Café (Nashville), The Commodore Grille (Nashville), Monty Alexander Jazz Festival (Easton, MD), and Andy’s Jazz Café (Chicago) among others. She has participated in summer jazz camps for vocalists including Stanford Jazz Workshop, Jazz Port Townsend, Litchfield Jazz Camp, New York Voices and Tri-C JazzFest.
Ava’s mentors include internationally acclaimed trumpeter Dominick Farinacci (TED Speaker & former Global Ambassador to Jazz at Lincoln Center), pianist Theron Brown (Director of the Rubber City Jazz & Blues Festival), vocal icon Kim Nazarian (Grammy Nominated New York Voices), guitarist Kurt Reed (Director of Fairlawn & Hudson School of Music), and singer/songwriter Susan Anders (Acclaimed Nashville Vocal Coach) among others.
Ava's artistic influences and inspiration are best explained in her own words. She writes:
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