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SUMMARY:Brad McNett and the Wildcats
DESCRIPTION:“There’s a late-’50s sensibility in his voice—touches of Mel Torme and\nFrank D’Rone\,” – Marc Myers of JazzWax.com \nIn his mid-twenties\, vocalist/composer\, Brad McNett\, is quickly becoming one of the most popular interpreters of the Great American Songbook. McNett’s large repertoire and his ability to interpret a lyric or turn a phrase with\, the skill and poise of someone twice his age\, makes him an instant smash with any audience. \nhttp://bradmcnett.com/\nhttp://www.jazzcellist.com/
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/brad-mcnett-and-the-wildcats/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170218T213000
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SUMMARY:Nick Finzer
DESCRIPTION:Award winning musician Nick Finzer is a jazz trombonist and composer whose musical prowess is firmly planted with one foot in the past and another leading to the future. In January of 2013 Nick released his recording debut as a bandleader “Exposition” on his new label Outside in Music. “Exposition” presents Finzer’s unique musical lens\, featuring ten original compositions that draw on the multifaceted influences that have shaped his musical development. \nThe onset of Nick’s love for jazz came through an exploration of Duke Ellington’s music during his high school years. Tunes like “Harlem Airshaft” and “In a Sentimental Mood” started him on an irreversible musical journey. These experiences culminated in a performance of Elllington’s music as part of the Essentially Ellington Festival hosted by Jazz at Lincoln Center\, which ignited Nick’s ambition to move to New York City to play music. \nDuring this time Finzer also came under the tutelage of former Jazz at Lincoln Center Trombonist\, Wycliffe Gordon. This relationship developed into a four year commission project in which Gordon wrote four pieces to feature Nick during his undergraduate studies at the Eastman School of Music. While studying at Eastman\, Nick was able to play with many musicians who came through Rochester\, New York including engagements with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra\, Walt Weiskopf\, John Clayton and Slide Hampton. \nSince moving to New York City in 2010\, Finzer has completed a Masters Degree from The Juilliard School\, shared the stage with the likes of Frank Wess at Dizzy’s Club\, Lew Tabackin and Terrell Stafford at The Blue Note\, and continues to lead his own bands both around the city and across the country. While at Juilliard Nick had the opportunity to work with many mentors including Frank Kimbrough\, Carl Allen\, Ray Drummond\, and studied under jazz trombone innovator\, Steve Turre. \nNick was selected as a finalist in the 2010 International Trombone Association’s Carl Fontana Jazz Trombone Competition and in 2011 was the winner of the Eastern Trombone Workshop National Jazz Trombone Competition\, where he performed alongside Jim Pugh\, Bill Reichenbach\, and Steve Wiest. \nFinzer is also a committed educator. In 2012 Nick’s new Non Profit\, the Institute for Creative Music won a “Great Classrooms” grant award from the Plum Creek Foundation. Nick currently serves as Co-Artistic Director for the Institute for Creative Music\, which is dedicated to the education and dissemination of jazz and creative music across the nation. Since IfCM’s founding in 2011 Nick has lead workshops\, masterclasses\, and residencies spanning from coast to coast. \nIndependently\, Nick has worked with students from the Eastman School of Music\, Penn State\, Ithaca College\, Gonzaga University\, and Eastern Washington University\, to name a few. He has also served on the faculty of the Eastman Summer Jazz Camp\, and Juilliard Jazz Summer Camps in West Palm Beach\, Florida and Ephraim\, Utah. \nNick continues to perform\, compose\, and teach around New York City while maintaining an active touring schedule\, and formulating new projects. Finzer is determined to continually develop his artistry from the lineage of the music\, while being honest to his musical voice and personality.\nNick was selected as the winner of the 2011 Eastern Trombone Workshop Jazz Trombone competition\, culminating with Nick performing with the U.S. Army Blues alongside Steve Wiest\, Jim Pugh\, and Bill Reichenbach. The year previous\, Nick was chosen and performed as a 2010 finalist in the International Trombone Association’s Carl Fontana Jazz Trombone Competition. \nA 2009 Alum of the Eastman School of Music with a Bachelors in Jazz and Contemporary Media; Nick had the opportunity to perform with some of the many great musicians and bands that passed through Rochester\, New York including The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra\, John Clayton\, Slide Hampton\, Bill Dobbins\, Walt Weiskopf\, David Gibson\, and developed a working relationship with trombonist Wycliffe Gordon. Via the Commission Project\, Nick worked with Mr. Gordon to premiere four original pieces (two for sextet and two for big band) between 2005 and 2009 and had the opportunity to combine the experience with workshops for local high school students featuring both Nick and Mr. Gordon. \nAs a leader\, Nick has toured his groups across the United States presenting masterclasses\, improvisation workshops\, and television\, radio\, and live performances in Arizona\, Delaware\, Washington\, Pennsylvania\, Massachusetts and New York. \nNick keeps an active performing schedule as both a sideman and leader around New York\, as well as traveling to perform and teach with The Juilliard School and Nick’s own projects.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/nick-finzer/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170219T180000
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SUMMARY:WSU Open Jam w/ Chris Collins
DESCRIPTION:Wayne State University’s long history of producing world class musicians is one of the great attributes for the City of Detroit. Hosted by Professor Chris Collins\, the WSU Director of Jazz Studies\, the WSU open jam starts out with a rotating blend of professors performing a energetic set of “hard bop” with their students. As the night moves on\, the impressively capable students take over to lead the open jam session. Instrumentalists and vocalists are welcome to sit in.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/wsu-open-jam-w-chris-collins-2/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170220T200000
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SUMMARY:Open City
DESCRIPTION:“…an organization that helps people turn their business ideas into reality by providing them with the necessary tools\, resources\, and support network in Detroit…” -Matthew Lewis\, Model Media \nOpen City is a monthly forum for aspiring and current business owners to exchange ideas and information about doing business in Detroit.Open City will take place on the third Mondays of every month\, from October to April. Each month\, speakers are invited to generate discussion on a new topic. Meetings are free and open to all. No RSVP required. \n 
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/open-city/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170223T200000
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SUMMARY:Nick Adams and the Aral Sea Divers
DESCRIPTION:Nick Adams and the Aral Sea Divers play a lively blend of roaring 20s-era jazz\, a testament to time when classical and military musical traditions were infused with fresh and exciting African American energy. “That’s a special moment in American history\, a blending of aesthetic but rigid European styles with new raw energy\, adding just the right amount of danger to the mix\,” says founder Aaron Corte O’Brien. \nThe Aral Sea Divers have been reviving that original balance of orchestration and improvisation through traditional\, and inventive\, approaches to jazz standards. The group originated between university students in the Upper Peninsula\, taking the spirit of Hemingway’s fictional character\, adventurer and yooper “Nick Adams” as an elusive member of the group. In the UP the group played a variety of venues\, including the Hiawatha Traditional Music Festival\, Marquette Michigan Beer Festival\, and a mix of breweries\, retirement homes\, and veteran’s centers. Aaron recently put a new lineup of the group back together after moving to Detroit with co-founder\, clarinetist Audra Hagan\, and they are looking forward to continue playing this timeless music throughout the city.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/nick-adams-and-the-aral-sea-divers/
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SUMMARY:Sean Dobbins Organ Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Featuring:\nSean Dobbins\, drums\nChris Codish\, Hammond B3\nMarcus Elliot\, sax\nCory Allen\, guitar \nhttp://www.detroitmusicfactory.com/artists/sean-dobbins\nhttp://www.seandobbinsmusic.com/
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/sean-dobbins-organ-quartet/2017-02-24/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170225T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170225T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193757
CREATED:20161214T234411Z
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SUMMARY:Sean Dobbins and the Modern Jazz Messengers
DESCRIPTION:Sean’s sound can best be described as hard-driving\, solid rhythm with refreshing melodic sensibility. Some of Sean’s influences include Art Blakey\, Jeff Hamilton\, Jeff “Tain” Watts\, Ed Thigpen\, Sonny Payne\, as well as Detroit area greats Gerald Cleaver and the one and only Elvin Jones. Dobbins got his start as sought-after Detroit area jazz sideman at a young age\, when he would regularly play with Blue Note artist Louis Smith. As Sean’s Career progressed\, he found himself the recipient of many awards and accolades including the “Woody Herman Jazz Award”\, an award for outstanding musicianship\, as well as the Louis Armstrong Scholarship. Due to Sean’s great talent both as a player and an educator\, he has been the focus of countless news articles jazz radio programs and documentaries. \nhttp://www.seandobbinsmusic.com/
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/sean-dobbins-and-the-modern-jazz-messengers/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170226T170000
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SUMMARY:The Southeastern Music Academy Jam Session
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Sean Dobbins \nThe Southeastern Music Academy has an outstanding music faculty – successful performers with strong academic credentials that perform regularly with professional groups. This talented group of instructors hope to help all levels of students achieve their goals in a fun and encouraging atmosphere. \nHosted by Artistic Director Sean Dobbins\nA product of the Ann Arbor Public Schools\, Sean Dobbins has stayed devoted to education throughout his life. Early mentor Louis Smith\, an Ann Arbor Public Schools band teacher\, impressed the importance of a good education upon Sean at an early age. Sean is known in his community as a band director\, drum teacher and positive influence for many. \nIn 1999 Sean was asked to become the director of the Ann Arbor Public Schools Summer Jazz Program. This program was designed to help educate and inspire young artist as they began their quest of learning jazz. In 1998\, a year before Sean’s arrival\, the program was in jeopardy of being cancelled due to low enrollment. In 2000\, a year after Sean took over the reigns\, the enrollment more than tripled and a year later\, the group was featured on WEMU\, a national jazz radio program. \nhttp://southeasternmusicacademy.org/
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/the-southeastern-music-academy-jam-session-2/2017-02-26/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170302T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170302T190000
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SUMMARY:Scott Gwinnell Jazz Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:With a different local high school jazz band opening up every month! \nScott Gwinnell is an award-winning pianist\, composer/arranger\, and educator born in Detroit\, and residing in the Metro-Detroit area. He currently freelances as a sideman and leads various groups; the most well-known being the 16-piece Scott Gwinnell Jazz Orchestra. He is an adjunct professor of music at Oakland University in Rochester\, Michigan\, and an ensemble director at Michigan State University’s Detroit Campus. \nhttp://www.wscottjazz.com/
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/scott-gwinnell-jazz-orchestra-2/
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SUMMARY:Spare Parts
DESCRIPTION:“I’m always looking for the new and unique and quite often I look to the Chicago scene where there’s always something interesting to be found. From that fertile ground comes BRIGHT MINOR (CD) from one of my favorite Chicago groups these days\, SPARE PARTS. These guys squeeze more out of keyboards\, bass and drums than any trio you’ll find anywhere!” Russ Davis- Modern Jazz Radio (MOJA) \nFeaturing the deep funk/jazz styling’s of:\nColin Scott\, bass\nKevin Kozal\, keys\nMike Bruno\, drums \nhttp://www.sparepartsmusic.com/
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/spare-parts/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170304T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170304T235959
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CREATED:20161214T235336Z
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SUMMARY:Closed for a Private Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170305T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170305T200000
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SUMMARY:Hot Club of Detroit
DESCRIPTION:****A Listening Room Performance \nSeating is on a first come\, first serve basis. \n“This is a recording that can be listened to and enjoyed over and over again-I certainly intend to do so!”  ~Howard Alden \nFollowing up It’s About That Time\, Nighttown and the eponymous 2006 debut Hot Club of Detroit—Hot Club of\nDetroit expands its sonic and compositional horizons with Junction. Retaining its original lineup of reeds\, two\nguitars\, accordion\, upright bass and no drums\, this is the band’s fourth release for Mack Avenue Records. There\nare personnel changes\, however\, and for the first time\, the Hot Club of Detroit is joined (on three tracks) by a\nvocalist: French musician Cyrille Aimée\, a native of Django Reinhardt’s hometown and third-place winner of the\n2010 Thelonious Monk International Vocal Competition.\nJunction’s sound is at once vintage and boldly new\, rooted in the legacy of Django Reinhardt but also the\nsensibilities of Ornette Coleman\, Pat Metheny\, John Zorn and even the rock band Phish. Far from a traditional\ngypsy jazz ensemble\, Hot Club of Detroit (HCOD) proves itself a versatile modern jazz group\, with a unique\nacoustic-electric sound that surges past expectations and genre boundaries. \nhttp://www.hotclubofdetroit.com/
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/hot-club-of-detroit/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170309T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170309T200000
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SUMMARY:The Galen Bundy Organ Trio
DESCRIPTION:Galen Bundy is a pianist\, organist\, synthesist\, composer\, and arranger based in south Michigan. He has studied jazz with Tad Weed\, David Bixler\, Jeff Halsey\, Kevin Bales\, and classically with Dr. George Lucktenberg. Galen received his undergraduate degree in jazz piano from Bowling Green State University in 2015\, where he created BGSU’s first and only jazz organ combo\, and  performed at the San Diego Jazz Education Network conference.  Galen is now keyboardist for Hope United Methodist Church (Toledo)\, and a pianist for the Art Tatum jazz society of Toledo. He plays Rhodes and synthesizers in Groove Plexus\, Hammond B3 organ in the Galen Bundy Organ Group\, and composes for large ensemble. Galen also organizes improvised music events with the goal of bringing classically trained free improvisers/composers and free improvisers/composers trained in the Jazz tradition together. As an educator\, Galen teaches privately as well as at Milford music\, and is a substitute teacher at Forte music school. \nhttp://www.galenbundy.com/ \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/the-galen-bundy-organ-trio/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170310T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170310T210000
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SUMMARY:The Ashlae Blume Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Ashlae Blume is a vocalist\, accordionist\, pianist and composer based out of New Orleans\, Louisiana. She has traveled the world singing\, playing and writing music\, and draws from a variety of cultures for creative and technical inspiration. In addition to jazz and black American music\, her rhythmic and harmonic sense has primarily been influenced by music from the Balkans\, the Near East\, Africa\, Brazil\, and Appalachia. \nMusical philosophy: “I think of music as movement through a series of sensory landscapes. Colors\, smells\, shapes\, wind\, light\, and shadow. If we treat life as a journey through time\, we can treat music as moving poetry to describe experience. We share and relive our adventures with others\, traveling together along the same path if only for a short while. Music is a fundamental human need\, an indescribable urge. Hopefully the force that unites us to seek music will help us in our search for mutual understanding and compassion.” \nhttps://soundcloud.com/ashleyblumemusic
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/ashlea-blume/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170311T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170311T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193757
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142403Z
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SUMMARY:The Ashlae Blume Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Ashlae Blume is a vocalist\, accordionist\, pianist and composer based out of New Orleans\, Louisiana. She has traveled the world singing\, playing and writing music\, and draws from a variety of cultures for creative and technical inspiration. In addition to jazz and black American music\, her rhythmic and harmonic sense has primarily been influenced by music from the Balkans\, the Near East\, Africa\, Brazil\, and Appalachia. \nMusical philosophy: “I think of music as movement through a series of sensory landscapes. Colors\, smells\, shapes\, wind\, light\, and shadow. If we treat life as a journey through time\, we can treat music as moving poetry to describe experience. We share and relive our adventures with others\, traveling together along the same path if only for a short while. Music is a fundamental human need\, an indescribable urge. Hopefully the force that unites us to seek music will help us in our search for mutual understanding and compassion.” \nhttps://soundcloud.com/ashleyblumemusic
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/the-ashlae-blume-quartet/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170312T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170312T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193757
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142352Z
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SUMMARY:Shawn McDonald
DESCRIPTION:Shawn McDonald plays blues\, boogie-woogie and jazz piano and is a strong vocalist as well.  He has toured much of the world with Larry McCray\, Alberta Adams\, Joe Weaver & Johnnie Bassett
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/jarrod-champion-7-2017-03-12/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170312T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170312T170000
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SUMMARY:The Southeastern Music Academy Jam Session
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Sean Dobbins \nThe Southeastern Music Academy has an outstanding music faculty – successful performers with strong academic credentials that perform regularly with professional groups. This talented group of instructors hope to help all levels of students achieve their goals in a fun and encouraging atmosphere. \nHosted by Artistic Director Sean Dobbins\nA product of the Ann Arbor Public Schools\, Sean Dobbins has stayed devoted to education throughout his life. Early mentor Louis Smith\, an Ann Arbor Public Schools band teacher\, impressed the importance of a good education upon Sean at an early age. Sean is known in his community as a band director\, drum teacher and positive influence for many. \nIn 1999 Sean was asked to become the director of the Ann Arbor Public Schools Summer Jazz Program. This program was designed to help educate and inspire young artist as they began their quest of learning jazz. In 1998\, a year before Sean’s arrival\, the program was in jeopardy of being cancelled due to low enrollment. In 2000\, a year after Sean took over the reigns\, the enrollment more than tripled and a year later\, the group was featured on WEMU\, a national jazz radio program. \nhttp://southeasternmusicacademy.org/
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/the-southeastern-music-academy-jam-session/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170316T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170316T200000
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SUMMARY:Modern Element
DESCRIPTION:Featuring: \nTrunino Lowe – Trumpet\nBenny Rubin Jr. – Alto\nJeffrey Trent – Tenor\nLeRoy Mickens – Keys\nTony Stanford – Bass\nLouis M Jones – Drums
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/modern-element/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170317T210000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170317T210000
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SUMMARY:Sam Fazio
DESCRIPTION:“There’s a cool and soothing quality in Sam’s voice and delivery which are reminiscent of the classic Sinatra at his best.” –Rod Marino\, Associated Content from Yahoo\, Arts & Entertainment \nSam Fazio made his return to the Chicago music scene in 2009 and has been making an impact ever since. Sam is a graduate of DePaul University’s School of Music. Sam’s repertoire includes a unique mix of American standards\, swing tunes and pop classics. His heartfelt interpretations showcase his soulful\, yet classic style. \nSam performs at many festivals and events across the country–including Taste of Chicago\, Chicago Jazz Festival\, Chicago Bulls Pre-Game show\, Taste of Melrose Park\, Taste of Oakbrook\, Oakley Street Festival\, Elmwood Park Summer Concert Series\, Indianna Wine Fest\, and Jazz on the Lawn at the Honeywell House.  Sam has performed a several casinos in Las Vegas and the Chicagoland area such as MGM Grand\, Horseshoe\, and Grand Victoria.  Sam also performs shows at performing arts centers throughout the midwest. \nhttp://www.samfaziomusic.com/
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/sam-fazio/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170318T213000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170318T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193757
CREATED:20151003T004842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142326Z
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SUMMARY:Sam Fazio
DESCRIPTION:“There’s a cool and soothing quality in Sam’s voice and delivery which are reminiscent of the classic Sinatra at his best.” –Rod Marino\, Associated Content from Yahoo\, Arts & Entertainment \nSam Fazio made his return to the Chicago music scene in 2009 and has been making an impact ever since. Sam is a graduate of DePaul University’s School of Music. Sam’s repertoire includes a unique mix of American standards\, swing tunes and pop classics. His heartfelt interpretations showcase his soulful\, yet classic style. \nSam performs at many festivals and events across the country–including Taste of Chicago\, Chicago Jazz Festival\, Chicago Bulls Pre-Game show\, Taste of Melrose Park\, Taste of Oakbrook\, Oakley Street Festival\, Elmwood Park Summer Concert Series\, Indianna Wine Fest\, and Jazz on the Lawn at the Honeywell House.  Sam has performed a several casinos in Las Vegas and the Chicagoland area such as MGM Grand\, Horseshoe\, and Grand Victoria.  Sam also performs shows at performing arts centers throughout the midwest. \nhttp://www.samfaziomusic.com/
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/sam-fazio-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170322T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170322T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193757
CREATED:20160517T123512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142403Z
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SUMMARY:Matt LoRusso Trio
DESCRIPTION:This is part of our on-going Wednesday Jazz Guitar Series. Matt is another great MSU grad and has toured recently in the Middle East with trumpeter Anthony Stanco. He can be seen around town often in bands led by Nicole New & RJ Spangler.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/current-the-kg-experience-2016-10-12-2017-01-25-2017-03-22/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170323T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170323T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193757
CREATED:20170312T183542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142406Z
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SUMMARY:WSU Student Jam
DESCRIPTION:WSU Jam: Once a month Prof Chris Collins leads his student in a jam session
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/wsu-student-jam/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170324T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170324T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193757
CREATED:20170121T210345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142405Z
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SUMMARY:Todd Clouser's A Love Electric
DESCRIPTION:A Love Electric (US/MX/ARG) – Three nationality power psych touring the world sharing music and doing good \nA Love Electric is a critically acclaimed rock trio born out of Mexico City’s jazz scene. Todd Clouser\, of Minneapolis\, MN\, USA\, Hernan Hecht\, a longtime MX resident from Argentina\, and Aaron Cruz\, a Mexico City native\, form a band that over 4 years\, 4 records\, and nearly 500 concerts\, has consistently accomplished the uncommon\, making music on their own terms and touring the world. \n “A savage guitarist\, a merciless drummer\, an enormous bassist” says Mexico City rock festival giant Vive Latino. \nFrom cities throughout Mexico\, the United States\, and on tours through Germany\, the Czech Republic\, Spain\, Morocco\, to Panama\, and through Argentina to Patagonia\, A Love Electric has won fans and praise from critics for its energetic and altruistic approach to creating and performing. “Blistering”\, says the Prague Post of the A Love Electric experience\, NPR says “fascinating”\, Time Out Barcelona “illuminating”\, and MX City’s major newspaper La Jornada “a hit\, one of the most progressive and important groups of recent years.” \nA Love Electric are tireless supporters or arts education\, performing and teaching in at-risk communities across the Americas. \n  \nHow it happened \nThe band is fronted by guitarist\, vocalist\, and songwriter Todd Clouser. Clouser\, Kansas born and Minneapolis grown\, moved to Mexico City in 2011 after meeting drummer/producer Hernan Hecht and bassist Aaron Cruz. After stints in rehab in the US\, time in Boston\, Colorado\, Minneapolis\, US van tours\, and records crossing genres\, labels\, and success\, Clouser saw the opportunity to have a real\, democratic band\, and jumped at it\, moving into a small apartment in the Mexico City neighborhood of Portales to be close to Cruz and Hecht. The results have been prolific and fascinating. \n  \nThe three members of A Love Electric live within a block of each other in Mexico City\, a city of 26 million people. Once an instrumental group falling into the jazz genre\, A Love Electric has evolved into a vocal fronted rock ensemble while still maintaining the spirit they see as essential to “jazz” : the spirit of discovery\, and a dedication to ambitious inquiry. Challenge is what the band embraces\, on buses through Northern Africa to indigenous communities in the mountains of the Mexican state of Oaxaca\, A Love Electric is out\, to discover\, cultivate\, and share a life of inquiry as the band lives it. \n  \nA Love Electric has performed at Festivals from rock giant Vive Latino in Mx City to Solarte in Spain\, Winter Jazzfest NYC\, and in theaters\, clubs and concert halls from The Town Hall in New York City to B Flat Jazz in Berlin\, Germany\, averaging nearly 130 concerts a year along with working as philanthropists in music education.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/todd-clousers-a-love-electric/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170325T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170325T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193757
CREATED:20170121T210451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142405Z
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SUMMARY:Todd Clouser's A Love Electric
DESCRIPTION:A Love Electric (US/MX/ARG) – Three nationality power psych touring the world sharing music and doing good \nA Love Electric is a critically acclaimed rock trio born out of Mexico City’s jazz scene. Todd Clouser\, of Minneapolis\, MN\, USA\, Hernan Hecht\, a longtime MX resident from Argentina\, and Aaron Cruz\, a Mexico City native\, form a band that over 4 years\, 4 records\, and nearly 500 concerts\, has consistently accomplished the uncommon\, making music on their own terms and touring the world. \n “A savage guitarist\, a merciless drummer\, an enormous bassist” says Mexico City rock festival giant Vive Latino. \nFrom cities throughout Mexico\, the United States\, and on tours through Germany\, the Czech Republic\, Spain\, Morocco\, to Panama\, and through Argentina to Patagonia\, A Love Electric has won fans and praise from critics for its energetic and altruistic approach to creating and performing. “Blistering”\, says the Prague Post of the A Love Electric experience\, NPR says “fascinating”\, Time Out Barcelona “illuminating”\, and MX City’s major newspaper La Jornada “a hit\, one of the most progressive and important groups of recent years.” \nA Love Electric are tireless supporters or arts education\, performing and teaching in at-risk communities across the Americas. \nHow it happened \nThe band is fronted by guitarist\, vocalist\, and songwriter Todd Clouser. Clouser\, Kansas born and Minneapolis grown\, moved to Mexico City in 2011 after meeting drummer/producer Hernan Hecht and bassist Aaron Cruz. After stints in rehab in the US\, time in Boston\, Colorado\, Minneapolis\, US van tours\, and records crossing genres\, labels\, and success\, Clouser saw the opportunity to have a real\, democratic band\, and jumped at it\, moving into a small apartment in the Mexico City neighborhood of Portales to be close to Cruz and Hecht. The results have been prolific and fascinating. \nThe three members of A Love Electric live within a block of each other in Mexico City\, a city of 26 million people. Once an instrumental group falling into the jazz genre\, A Love Electric has evolved into a vocal fronted rock ensemble while still maintaining the spirit they see as essential to “jazz” : the spirit of discovery\, and a dedication to ambitious inquiry. Challenge is what the band embraces\, on buses through Northern Africa to indigenous communities in the mountains of the Mexican state of Oaxaca\, A Love Electric is out\, to discover\, cultivate\, and share a life of inquiry as the band lives it. \nA Love Electric has performed at Festivals from rock giant Vive Latino in Mx City to Solarte in Spain\, Winter Jazzfest NYC\, and in theaters\, clubs and concert halls from The Town Hall in New York City to B Flat Jazz in Berlin\, Germany\, averaging nearly 130 concerts a year along with working as philanthropists in music education.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/todd-clousers-a-love-electric-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170326T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170326T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193757
CREATED:20170121T204959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142405Z
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SUMMARY:The Southeastern Music Academy Jam Session feat. Rodney Whitaker
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Artistic Director Sean Dobbins \nThe Southeastern Music Academy has an outstanding music faculty – successful performers with strong academic credentials that perform regularly with professional groups. This talented group of instructors hope to help all levels of students achieve their goals in a fun and encouraging atmosphere.\nA product of the Ann Arbor Public Schools\, Sean Dobbins has stayed devoted to education throughout his life. Early mentor Louis Smith\, an Ann Arbor Public Schools band teacher\, impressed the importance of a good education upon Sean at an early age. Sean is known in his community as a band director\, drum teacher and positive influence for many. \nIn 1999 Sean was asked to become the director of the Ann Arbor Public Schools Summer Jazz Program. This program was designed to help educate and inspire young artist as they began their quest of learning jazz. In 1998\, a year before Sean’s arrival\, the program was in jeopardy of being cancelled due to low enrollment. In 2000\, a year after Sean took over the reigns\, the enrollment more than tripled and a year later\, the group was featured on WEMU\, a national jazz radio program. \n  \nRodney T. Whitaker\, internationally renowned Mack Avenue recording artist\, jazz bassist\, professor of jazz double bass\, director of Jazz Studies and artistic director for the Professors of Jazz at Michigan State University where he has built one of the most distinguished jazz degree programs and performing faculty in the United States of America. Whitaker\, with one of the most undeniably distinctive bear-sized bass tones\, is considered to be one of the leading bass performers and teachers of the jazz double bass in the United States. Whitaker received his first national recognition performing with the Harrison/Blanchard Quintet.\nhttp://southeasternmusicacademy.org/
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/southeastern-music-academy-jam-session/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170328T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170328T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193757
CREATED:20170328T180936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142408Z
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SUMMARY:Maruc Elliott Quartet + Diego Rivera
DESCRIPTION:Marcus is a top-level young tenor sax player that has held down a steady Tuesday night at Cliff Bell’s for a number of years.  Sadly\, this will come to an end on May 23\, so come out while you can!
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/maruc-elliott-quartet-diego-rivera/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170329T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170329T080000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193757
CREATED:20160517T123512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142403Z
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SUMMARY:Sasha Kashperko Trio
DESCRIPTION:This is part of our on-going Wednesday Jazz Guitar Series. Sasha plays swing\, soul & original tunes as well as some standard repertoire. He has been living and performing in Detroit since 2008 & studied at WSU. https://www.facebook.com/SashaKashperko
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/current-the-kg-experience-2016-10-12-2017-03-29/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170330T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170330T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193757
CREATED:20150812T230726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142316Z
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SUMMARY:The Ben Sharkey & Woodward Horns
DESCRIPTION:With performances that have been viewed more than five million times on YouTube alone\, Ben Sharkey has been delighting fans worldwide with his romantic style and velvet vocals on old swing and jazz standards that would make old Blue Eyes himself green with envy. His original compositions bear his soul and tug at the listener’s heart strings. Ben Sharkey’s striking good looks and impassioned music makes him a creative tour de force. Although often compared to contemporaries like Michael Bublé\, Ben is actually more closely comparable to Mel Torme and Harry Connick\, Jr\, with his intimate interpretations of jazz classics and ability to make them sound fresh and new. His elegant renditions of the music of Frank Sinatra\, Dean Martin and Bobby Darrin (along with many others) are both powerful and personal. His original music (available on iTunes) is heartfelt and instantly catching! \nhttp://www.bensharkey.com/
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/the-ben-sharkey-big-band/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170331T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170331T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193757
CREATED:20160817T234112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142356Z
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SUMMARY:The Hughes/Smith Quintet
DESCRIPTION:We play original tunes in a modern jazz setting with a Detroit edge. Our music has personality\, is impressionistic and swings. We have ample space for solos and they are surrounded by fresh\, intricate melodies. We draw on our travels and experiences for inspiration and try to tell stories through our instrumental music. \n  \n  \n\nJames Hughes – Saxes\nJimmy Smith – Trumpet\nPhil Kelly – Piano\nJeff Pedraz – Bass\nJesse Kramer – Drums\n\n 
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/the-hughessmith-quintet/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170402T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170402T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193757
CREATED:20151222T145035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142334Z
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SUMMARY:Ghost Note
DESCRIPTION:If the Grammy Award winning band\, Snarky Puppy\, was a heart\, drummer Robert “Sput” Searight and percussionist Nate Werth serve as its explosive pulse. World renown for their artistic communication through rhythm\, this dynamic duo debuts their own project\, expanding their percussive voice into a night of melody through innovative grooves and captivating artistry. \nhttp://ragman.org/ghost-note \nTo purchase tickets:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ghost-note-tickets-32897969713 \n 
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/ghost-note/
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