the Planet D Nonet

SHOWTIMES ARE AT 7:30PM & 9:30PM FOR THIS PERFORMANCE.

Doors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm.

The PD9 performs Harlem Jive by Fats Waller, swing era tunes by Duke Ellington, Benny Moten, Count Basie and Fletcher Henderson as well as the jumpin’ jive of Louis Jordan. Cofounded by RJ Spangler & James O’Donnell, the band has brought swing music to SE Michigan listeners and swing dancers since 2007. In that time the band has also performed in 10 states including some memorable gigs in New Orleans. In addition to the vocals of trumpeter James O’Donnell, the band also features the vocals of trombonist John “Tbone” Paxton and often featured artist Camille Price. The band has won NINE Motor City Music Awards. Saxes: Alex Colista, Christopher Tabacynski & Goode Wyche III, brass: James O’Donnell, Charlie Miller & Tbone Paxon, rhythm: Michael Zaporski, Trevor Lamb, Sean Perlmutter & RJ Spangler