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SUMMARY:ELEW
DESCRIPTION:There will be two separate seatings 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.\nWith Detroit’s own Louis Jones on the drums and Noah Jackson on bass. \nA native of Camden\, New Jersey\, Eric Lewis began his musical studies at 2 years old and would ultimately receive the Rodger’s and Hammerstein full merit scholarship to the Manhattan School of Music. A Dean’s List student\, upon graduation\, he toured the world\, recorded and performed with Wynton Marsalis & the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra\, Elvin Jones\, Cassandra Wilson\, Roy Hargrove\, and John Hendricks among others. In 1999\, Eric won the Thelonious Monk International Piano Competition\, at the time\, the most coveted prize in all of Jazz. A decade into his career\, he reemerged as ELEW and began fusing his piano techniques with rock guitar-based ideas and experimental prepared piano methods\, generating a powerful crossover brand he coined “Rockjazz”. Over the course of multiple award winning\, critically acclaimed albums\, ELEW has re-imagined songs by The Killers\, Nirvana\, Coldplay and Michael Jackson to name a few. Throughout his career he has built an elite fanbase of some of the most distinguished leaders and celebrities such as Leonardo DiCaprio\, Gerard Butler\, Barack and Michele Obama\, Prince Albert II\, Will Smith\, Eli Roth\, Al Pacino and the list goes on… Inspired by the European masters of Baroque Counterpoint\, ELEW has innovated the technique of simultaneously executing two independent melodies which precisely detail harmonic forms bursting with idiomatic verisimilitude and wide ranging historical references while flawlessly maintaining the idiosyncratic Afrocentric timing at the core of Jazz improvisation. \nHe has named this technique Counterbop. His album Cubism – ELEW plays Rosenwinkel\, a solo piano exploration of contemporary jazz legend Kurt Rosenwinkel provides perspective an insight into the nature of what Counterbop is and how it may be implemented. In addition to piano performance\, appearing in and scoring for film\, ELEW is a prominent international DJ. He has has created disco infernos for multiple events such as The World Economic Forum\, TED\, Art Basel\, A-list Oscar parties\, the Monte-Carlo Gala\, the Cannes Film Festival and multiple celebrity birthdays and weddings. In some cases\, ELEW places the turntables within the piano\, seamlessly executing transitions and improvisations all while generating a pleasing frenzy on the dance floor. This has lead to him creating yet another brilliant innovation he calls Piano Turntablism . He literally plays two different yet recognizable songs simultaneously as a Dj would but on the Piano. All while maintaining the type of euphoric atmosphere one would experience at an over-the-top Las Vegas mega club or an epic music\nfestival. ELEW is a genuine master of the piano and artistic genius.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/elew/2026-01-03/
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SUMMARY:Trunino Lowe Quintet featuring Rodney Whitaker
DESCRIPTION: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.\nFeaturing:\n\nTrunino Lowe – Trumpet/ Band Leader \nRodney Whitaker – Bass \nIan Finklestein – Piano \nLouis Jones III – Drums \nJeffrey Trent – Saxophone \n\n\n\n\n\nTrunino has performed with some of the finest musicians the world has to offer. He’s played with the likes of Marion Hayden\, Wendell Harrison\, Marcus Elliot\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ralphe Armstrong\, Pamela Wise\, Kris Johnson\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Terri Lynn Carrington\, Jazzmeia Horn ( playing on her upcoming release )\, Karriem Riggins\, Endea Owens\, Russell Hall\, Sean Jones\, Stefon Harris\, Carl Allen\, Charles Tolliver\, Willerm Delisfort\, & others. A JAS Academy student in 2021\, A member of the Paradise Big Band led by Kris Johnson and He’s performed on some very prestigious stages such as\, Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola (NYC)\, Jazz Showcase (CHI)\, Detroit Jazz Festival\, Baker’s Keyboard Lounge (DET). He’s Also performed internationally in France\, Germany\, and Denmark. Trunino believes that music has the ability to enhance our lives and guide us to different levels of consciousness\, ultimately improving human interactions on personal\, social\, and cultural levels globally. \n\n\n\n \n\nInternationally renowned bassist and Origin Records recording artist\, Rodney Whitaker\, currently holds the titles of Professor of Jazz Bass and Director of Jazz Studies at Michigan State University where he has built one of the leading jazz degree programs and performing faculty in the world. He is considered one of the leading performers and teachers of the jazz double bass in the United States. He is also the Artistic Director of the Michigan State University Professors of Jazz\, former Artistic Advisor of Jazz @ Wharton Center\, Director of Detroit Symphony Orchestra’s Civic Jazz Orchestra and a former member of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. Whitaker received his first national recognition performing with the Harrison/Blanchard Quintet. \nRodney is one of the hardest working and swinging bass players on the scene and has recorded with great musicians such as Roy Hargrove\, Pat Metheny and Wynton Marsalis. Featured on more than 100+ recordings — from film to compact discs — Whitaker’s film scores\, China\, directed by Jeff Wray\, was released on PBS Fall 2002 and Malaria and Malawi\, released on PBS Fall 2010. Also\, Whitaker has a DVD release featuring Michigan State University’s Jazz Department entitled\, “Inside Jazz”. In 2011\, he was nominated for an EMMY for the ‘Original Music’ category\, “Malawi and Malaria: Fighting to Save the Children” produced by Robert Gould and Sue Carter. \nA proven and committed jazz educator\, Whitaker has presented numerous master classes across the nation at locations such as Duke University\, Howard University\, University of Iowa\, University of Michigan\, Barbican in London\, the New School (NY)\, Lincoln Center\, and the Detroit International Jazz Festival. In addition\, he is a consultant with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra in the development of the jazz education department\, and has served on the faculties of University of Michigan and Julliard Institute of Jazz.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/trunino-lowe-quintet-featuring-marion-hayden-2/2026-01-03/
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