DOMINICK FARINACCI

The sensational Dominick Farinacci trumpets in the New Year tonight with two performances at Nighttown. The Cleveland native was discovered at the age of 17 by no less a master than Wynton Marsalis. He went on to become part of Juilliard's inaugural Jazz Studies class, and he released his first CD — which reached the top of the Japanese jazz charts — while he was still a student. Since then, Farinacci has won international acclaim and a slew of awards for his musicianship, all while remaining a Cleveland favorite. He brings it all home tonight at 8 and 10 p.m. For tickets, call 216-795-0550. Nighttown is at 12387 Cedar Rd. in Cleveland Heights; learn more at nighttowncleveland.com. — Erica Euse