Cliff Bell's

Closed
2016-05-23 00:00 - 23:59, 2016-05-30 00:00 - 23:59, 2016-06-06 00:00 - 23:59, 2016-06-13 00:00 - 23:59, 2016-06-20 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Detroit)

Crash Discourse
2016-05-26 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit)
The Detroit Public Library, in collaboration with Underground Resistance and Submerge Detroit proudly present Crash Discourse. Crash Discourse provides a candid, up-close look at some of Detroit’s most progressive musical artists and the music they’ve shared with the world.
Featured Artist: AUX88 – Known for their live shows and bass heavy techno, AUX88 have deep roots in Detroit Techno and all the drama that comes with it!
Location: We decided to host our event off-site at a cool venue, close to the MOVEMENT happening downtown. Food and adult beverages will be available for purchase.
Register here to attend.

The Keigo Hirakawa Trio
2016-05-26 20:30 UTC
“Full of inventiveness and a sense of adventure, creativeness and voracious angularity, aggressiveness and jaggedness, passion, and swing. There are so many great and exciting moments to be found here.” -Stephen Scott
The Keigo Hirakawa Trio is a hard hitting, hard swinging jazz piano trio. A graduate of the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, Hirakawa has appeared on stages with Donald Byrd, JD Allen, Bob Moses, Allen Vizzutti, Greg Abate, Eddie Bayard, and Richie Barshay. Joining Hirakawa is a veteran bassist Eddie Brookshire, who played alongside Elvin Jones, Donald Byrd, Rusty Bryant, Johnny Lytle, and Fathead Newman, and Fenton Sparks, a longtime drummer for Bill Cunliffe. In the liner notes to the trio’s 2015 album “And Then There Were Three,” jazz pianist Stephen Scott writes, “Full of inventiveness and a sense of adventure, creativeness and voracious angularity, aggressiveness and jaggedness, passion, and swing. There are so many great and exciting moments to be found here.”
www.keigohirakawa.com

The Dan Meinecke Trio
2016-05-28 18:00 - 20:30, 2016-06-04 18:00 - 20:30, 2016-06-11 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Detroit)
Daniel Meinecke is a Detroit area pianist and composer. He runs several original projects around town as well as working as a side man to many Detroit based acts. The Daniel Meinecke trio seeks to bring swinging piano trio music to their repertoire every week. The trio features Sam Harris on Bass and Jake Mathews on Drums.

The Pat Bianchi Organ Trio
2016-05-28 21:30 (America/Detroit)
‘… a masterful touch with grooving left-handed bass lines and a scorching right’ – Downbeat Magazine
Grammy nominated organist Pat Bianchi, continues to establish himself as one of the foremost organists on the scene today. His command of the instrument, harmonic prowess, rhythmic intensity as well as his sensitivity and versatility are rivaled by few. His most recent release, “A Higher Standard” is further proof of this. When Pat is not leading his own trio, he has the honor of performing with jazz guitar icon Pat Martino and also he continues to perform with NEA Jazz Master, bebop saxophone legend Lou Donaldson.
http://www.patbianchi.com/

The Marcus Elliot Quartet
2016-05-31 20:00 UTC
“One of the most important elements of Detroit’s jazz legacy is that it’s a living tradition.” -Mark Stryker, Detroit Free Press
Featuring:
Marcus Elliot, saxophone
Ben Rolston, bass
Steven Boegehold, drums
Michael Malis, piano
Marcus Elliot is a saxophonist/composer/educator of the Metro-Detroit area who is quickly gaining recognition for his imaginative improvising, and fervently thoughtful voice on the saxophone. Marcus has been playing professionally in the Detroit Jazz scene where he is studying, practicing and composing the music you will hear every Tuesday night.
http://www.marcuselliotmusic.com/

The Justin Dillard Organ Trio
2016-06-03 21:00, 2016-06-04 21:30 (America/Detroit)
“Hammond Artist Justin Dillard. Chicago continues to produce promising young jazz musicians intent on expanding the definition of the music…” – Howard Reich, Chicago Tribune
The DOT is comprised of Hammond Artist Justin Dillard, veteran guitarist Vinnie Roofe, and phenomenal shooting star drummer Samuel Jewell all of Chicago. All have extensive backgrounds in every genre of music possible that extend from the great avant garde jazz tenor man Fred Anderson to Carl Thomas. The music they play is called ‘GIT down’. An art form of original music composed and arranged by Justin Dillard which at its core combines everyone from organ masters Dr. Lonnie Smith and Jimmy McGriff to The Ohio Players, Ray Charles and Sly And The Family Stone. The members of The DOT all lend a piece of the puzzle that catapults Hammond Organ music to another plateau never heard before.
https://www.facebook.com/Jus10fingers

Open for Brunch till 2pm w/ Jarrod Champion
2016-06-05 11:00 - 14:00 UTC
“Stylized folk balladry, nocturnal narratives and closing time croons burn with the romanticism of Jeff Buckley.”
-Jeff Milo, Real Detroit Weekly
Every Sunday Brunch, piano-man Jarrod Champion plays early American music including New Orleans-style jazz, jump blues, early soul, rock and roll, swing-country and mix’s all that in with lounge versions of modern and classic rock.
http://jarrodchampion.com/

3pm to 10pm Closed for a Private Event
2016-06-05 16:00 - 22:00 (America/Detroit)
Please note we will be closed for a Private Event after Brunch

The Marcus Elliot Quartet
2016-06-07 20:00 UTC
“One of the most important elements of Detroit’s jazz legacy is that it’s a living tradition…Marcus Elliot is a good example..” -Mark Stryker, Detroit Free Press
Featuring:
Marcus Elliot, saxophone
Ben Rolston, bass
Steven Boegehold, drums
Michael Malis, piano
Marcus Elliot is a saxophonist/composer/educator of the Metro-Detroit area who is quickly gaining recognition for his imaginative improvising, and fervently thoughtful voice on the saxophone. Marcus has been playing professionally in the Detroit Jazz scene where he is studying, practicing and composing the music you will hear every Tuesday night.
http://www.marcuselliotmusic.com/

The Josh Linkner Quintet
2016-06-09 20:00 (America/Detroit)
“I’m excited to share the stage at Cliff Bell’s with some of Detroit’s most talented and experienced jazz musicians. Together, we’ll deliver a well-rounded evening of classic jazz along with some surprising twists and turns.” -Josh Linkner
Noted entrepreneur, bestselling author, and Jazz guitarist Josh Linkner will lead a quintet playing classic jazz. Modern arrangements of standards, bebop, Latin jazz, and jazz blues will fill Cliff Bells. With over 30 years of performance experience, Josh’s style has been lined to Wes Montgomery, Joe Pass, and Pat Martino.
Featuring – Josh Linkner, guitar; Phil Lesky, Piano; Jeff Ponders, Sax; “Bang” Glenn, drums; Kerry Lacy, upright bass.
www.JoshLinkner.com

The Stephen Lynerd Group
2016-06-10 21:00 (America/Detroit)
Since 2010, The Stephen Lynerd Group has been recording and touring around the United States. Stephen Lynerd has been a featured artist on cruises through Alaska, as well as the Greek Isles, In addition to tours across Europe and India. The group blends styles and genres to create a balanced, dynamic sound that is accessible, and intelligent. Featuring: Stephen Lynerd-Vibraphone, Patrick Mulcahy-Bass, Jon Deitemyer – Drums and Rob Clearfield-Piano.
http://www.stephenlynerd.com/

Jarrod Champion
2016-06-12 11:00 - 15:00, 2016-06-19 11:00 - 14:00, 2016-06-26 11:00 - 14:00 UTC

The Marcus Elliot Quartet
2016-06-14 20:00, 2016-06-21 20:00 UTC
Featuring:
Marcus Elliot, saxophone
Ben Rolston, bass
Steven Boegehold, drums
Michael Malis, piano
Marcus Elliot is a saxophonist/composer/educator of the Metro-Detroit area who is quickly gaining recognition for his imaginative improvising, and fervently thoughtful voice on the saxophone. Marcus has been playing professionally in the Detroit Jazz scene where he is studying, practicing and composing the music you will hear every Tuesday night.
http://www.marcuselliotmusic.com/

Closed for a Private Event
2016-06-17 00:00 - 23:59 (America/Detroit)

The Dan Mienecke Trio
2016-06-18 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Detroit)

CURRENT: Caleb Gutierrez
2016-06-22 20:00 (America/Detroit)
Every Wednesday Cliff Bell’s brings you Current: the new sounds of Soul in Detroit. Hosted by DJ Nick Austin of WDET’s “New Soul Sunday’s”, CURRENT will feature the new crop of soul musicians performing in and around Detroit. This week’s featured artist is Caleb Gutierrez.
His former band mate referred to him as “Somebody who has that power and depth of a Levi Stubbs and the full vocal range of Stevie Wonder – and can get a little gritty and sound like Rob Tyner. Somebody who can symbolize all these Detroit vocalists and have their own thing at the same time.” That’s Caleb Gutierrez. Caleb is one of the hottest male singing artists in the Motor City. He has style, good looks, charm, humility, and an incredible voice. For years we have heard that distinctive voice resonating throughout the concert halls and nightclubs of Detroit as the popular lead singer of The Infatuations. But now Caleb has chosen to embark on a new solo career backed by an exceptional group of musicians who have come together to play for him. Get ready for something Special!

In Performance: A Series of Soul Music
2016-06-23 20:00 (America/Detroit)
Detroit, is Motown. The home of modern Soul. Its in our waters, its in the air, ..Its in our SOUL…its ..IN PERFORMANCE.
Featuring vocalists: ANTHONY ANANIAS, VERZELL LE’ZON, PIERRE ANTHONY & TONY COATES!

5pm to 9pm Closed for a Private Event.
2016-06-25 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Detroit)
We will be opening at 9pm with The Sean Dobbins Organ Trio going on at 9:30. See ya there!

From Beethoven to Tango: A Benefit Concert for the Detroit Medical Orchestra
2016-06-26 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit)
Distinguished cellist and Music Director of the Detroit Medical Orchestra, Elliot Moore and international renowned Steinway Artist and pianist, Yuki Mack perform, From Beethoven to Tango: A Benefit Concert for the Detroit Medical Orchestra.
About Yuki:
Japanese born pianist, Yuki Mack, has dazzled audiences on three continents. Her performances include a broad range of piano works, anywhere from chamber to orchestral music, both as a soloist and piano duo. Beyond the main-stage, she has performed live on the radio in Sweden, Italy, Poland and the United States. Currently, Yuki resides in Michigan. With her deep roots in the musical community, she has established herself as a highly sought after educator and performing artist. In her spare time, she enjoys collaborating with other musicians and most recently debuted her compositions ‘Black Fire Melody’ and ‘Night Train’ live on WRCJ FM in Detroit, MI.
About Elliot:
Elliot Moore has been the Music Director of the Detroit Medical Orchestra since 2011. He can be heard several times a week performing the theme song for National Public Radio’s radio program “All Things Considered”. He also gave a live concert on NPR playing the Septet of Beethoven. Elliot Moore’s rapidly expanding career also includes rehearsals and/or performances with Mexico’s Orquesta Filarmónica de Jalisco, Canadian Chamber Opera of New York City, Sewanee Symphony Orchestra and Canada’s National Arts Center Orchestra, as part of its Summer Music Institute Conductors Program. After completing his doctoral work at the University of Michigan, Mr. Moore was invited back to lead programs of the University Philharmonia Orchestra and the Contemporary Directions Ensemble.
www.DetroitMedicalOrchestra.org
www.macksisters.com
