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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190411T190000
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SUMMARY:Scott Gwinnell Jazz Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:The name of late jazz pianist Mulgrew Miller may not trip off the tongue of the casual jazz fan\, but make no mistake\, among the genre’s aficionados\, he was and is considered a musician’s musician. Versatile and singular\, he pushed jazz to the limit harmonically\, but always with a swinging sensibility.\nMiller could accompany anybody\, whether it was a vocalist or a horn player\, he fit in every kind of setting. He was the guy you wanted on your album. But what perhaps even fewer people are aware of is that Miller was more than just a remarkable piano player\, he was also a prolific and talented composer and arranger.\nMulgrew-ology\, the second Detroit Music Factory recording by Detroit-based jazz pianist\, composer and arranger Scott Gwinnell\, explores this lesser-spotlighted side of Miller.\nGwinnell intersperses Miller’s compositional ideas throughout a body of arrangements that include songs penned by Miller as well as other artists’ compositions for which he was famous for playing in his certain way—because even when Miller played someone else’s tune\, it was a markedly Mulgrew Miller version.\n“There are certain albums where the work is about you and you want to shine through your own work\,” says Gwinnell. “But this record is more about Mulgrew than about me.”\nJust as the inflections\, the words\, the idiosyncrasies that make up a person’s manner of speaking sum up into one’s personality\, Miller’s compositions and playing have a definitive voice. Gwinnell mined for those nuances\, the subtle licks and chord progressions\, choices like the melodic sequence that Miller plays over a diminished harmony\, the stuff that tells you you’re listening to Mulgrew Miller.\nAccording to jazz musician and producer Tony Ruda\, who wrote the album’s liner notes:\n“In [Miller’s] recordings\, you hear a pianist steeped in the hard bop tradition whose style could just as soon catch you off guard with the most wonderfully lyrical phrase. His style was never flashy\, because a true professional doesn’t need to be – why go for the cheap trick on the keys when you can turn a beautiful melodic line that will leave a captive audience breathless?”\nAlthough Mulgrew-ology is a deep-dive into the essence of Miller’s compositional skills\, Gwinnell takes what Miller did in his compositions and uses that imprint in different ways throughout his arrangements. The 17-piece orchestral arrangements help provide Gwinnell a blank canvas with which to bring the album to life\, and listeners who are not new to Miller will appreciate the uncharacteristic choice.\n“[Mulgrew-ology’s] title track is exemplary of [Gwinnell’s] strong compositional style\, giving us a tune that swings hard and sets the tone for the rest of the album\,” writes Ruda. “Jazz veterans James Hughes on saxophone and Paul Finkbeiner on trumpet both treat us to some terrific soloing in turn\, as the conversation between the rhythm and brass sections draws us into Gwinnell’s high-spirited arrangement.”\nTo jazz fans for whom Mulgrew-ology is an introduction to Mulgrew Miller\, here’s the thing: when you hear Miller-esque tunes\, they sound familiar\, they make sense. It’s not a standard\, not a Great American Songbook tune\, but it goes beyond that. According to Gwinnell\, it’s still rooted in “sensible listening.” The music is so catchy\, so beautiful\, it doesn’t matter that the name Mulgrew Miller is unfamiliar. What matters is how enjoyable you’re likely to find Mulgrew-ology.\nRuda on Miller and Gwinnell:\n“…any commentary about Mulgrew’s quiet command of his instrument or the understated quality of his playing would not do him justice. For that\, we simply have to turn to the music – only through hearing his compositions do we truly get close to Mulgrew Miller the man. Thankfully\, with Scott Gwinnell’s album Mulgrew-ology\, we are treated to sparkling arrangements of his work that add a new dimension to our understanding of what jazz meant to Mulgrew Miller\, and perhaps more importantly\, what Mulgrew Miller meant to jazz. It’s an absolutely beautiful homage.” \nNOTE: A student jazz ensemble will open up at 7 pm with Scott and his band coming on at nine pm.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/scott-gwinnell-jazz-orchestra-14/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190413T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190413T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145800
CREATED:20190111T190349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142536Z
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SUMMARY:Michael Zaporski & FUTUREVISIONS
DESCRIPTION:Michael Zaporski’s FUTUREVISIONS explodes\nacross the soundscape\, taking audiences on a lyrical epic\,\nconnecting two continents and two quintessential\ntraditions: American Jazz and West African rhythms.\nTheir performances are a whirlwind of dynamic energy\nleaving listeners hanging on every pulse-pounding note.\nJazz aficionados and novices alike will be spellbound after\nhearing their smart\, clever\, and scintillating compositions. \nFor this performance Michael will bring some real Detroit veterans like saxophonist  Vincent Bowens\, bassist Ibrahim Jones and drummer Djallo Djakate along with his nephew Nathan Zaporski & long time band member Joshua James\, both on saxes.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/michael-zaporskis-futurevisions-quintet-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190414T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190414T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145800
CREATED:20190208T002528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142538Z
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SUMMARY:Speakeasy Sundays
DESCRIPTION:Speakeasy Sundays is a monthly Detroit burlesque show featuring talent from around the globe\, hosted at historic Cliff Bell’s. \nCliff Bell’s originally opened in 1935 by John Clifford Bell and retains many of its original features to this day\, including its luxurious mahogany and brass interior. It is one of the last remaining burlesque venues from the early days of Detroit’s Park Avenue alley and the only remaining club from 1930s Park Avenue to still feature burlesque today. \nSpeakeasy Sundays burlesque hosts renowned talent from across the US and from around the world. Ray Gunn\, International King of Burlesque\, Eva La Feva\, producer of the Clipper Cabaret in Chicago\, Jeez Loueez the Honey Badger of Burlesque among many others have graced the Speakeasy Sundays stage. In 2017 & 2018\, event partnerships with the Steel City Kitty Burlesque & Variety show\, Front Row Paul and the Theatre Bizarre Orchestra made Speakeasy Sundays a show never to be missed. Just wait until you see what is in store for 2019! \nApril 14th / Doors 7:30 & Show 8:30 \nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/speakeasy-sundays-spring-fever-edition-tickets-58991784014\nFacebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1009480735929198 \nFeaturing performances by:\nAda Vice\nLeena Allure\nCoco Brulee\nMila Deluna\nMiss Holly Hock\nMusical Performance by: Willa Rae\nEmcee: Lilith Von Tal
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/speakeasy-sundays-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190415T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190415T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145800
CREATED:20190208T005404Z
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SUMMARY:Bloomfield Hills HS Jazz Bands
DESCRIPTION:The Bloomfield Hills Music Department and band program is one of the top music programs in the state of Michigan. The school has been a past recipient of the NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) award for one of the best communities for music education including this year (2017). The Band consistently earns top ratings at both district and state MSBOA (Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association) festivals. The group has traveled to perform at various festivals across the country and abroad. In recent years the group has traveled to Orlando\, London \, Edinburgh\, as well as New York City. In 2014 the Symphony Band was invited to perform at the Michigan Music Conference\, an in-service for teachers held annually in Grand Rapids. The Jazz Band has consistently earned superior ratings at MSBOA’s State Jazz Festival including their most recent performance in 2018. This year\, there are over 50 students enrolled in the jazz program at Bloomfield Hills High School.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/bloomfield-hills-hs-jazz-bands-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190421T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190421T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145800
CREATED:20190405T154027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142547Z
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SUMMARY:Easter Sunday Brunch w/Jarrod Champion
DESCRIPTION:No need for a scavenger hunt! We’ll have all of your Easter favorites for the Jazziest Easter Brunch in the city featuring The Easter Specialties of the House and our Cliff Bells Sunday Brunch Menu! Reservations by phone at 313-961-2543. \nJarrod Champion is a self-taught pianist\, vocalist\, organist\, songwritier and multi-instrumentalist. Born in a suburb east of Detroit\, Michigan\, he’s the son of two working class parents\, both trained pianists.\nOriginally based in rock and roll\, Jarrod eventually spread out into the prominent jazz\, blues and traditional country/folk circuits found in and around Detroit. He has come to identify in large part with early New Orleans jazz\, blues and soul music while retaining the smokey\, bar-room romanticism he’s become known for.\nHe is and has been a member of numerous musical groups in the Detroit area and has toured both nationally and internationally in his career.\nJarrod is an active live and studio session musician and has written music for stage plays\, films and video productions. He also writes and performs original music under his own name\, fronts his own ensembles across many various genres\, and can be found in top jazz\, blues and rock establishments in and around the city of Detroit and beyond.\nhttps://jarrodchampion.com/
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/easter-sunday-brunch-w-jarrod-champion/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190424T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190424T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145800
CREATED:20190208T014408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142539Z
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SUMMARY:The GQ Jazz Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Gary Greenfelder’s GQ Jazz Ensemble is a contemporary jazz quintet. They perform songs from the American Songbook\, Jazz Standards and even a little R&B. \nGary Greenfelder – trumpet/leader\, Ryan Bills – sax & other doubles\, George Weitecha – drums\, Josh Bartolomeo – upright bass\, Rob Jozefiak – piano \nhttp://www.ggmusicent.com/# \nDig this video of “STELLA BY STARLIGHT”\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzghzQKoO58
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/the-gq-jazz-ensemble/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190428T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190428T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145800
CREATED:20190405T155004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142547Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Brunch w/ Jarrod Champion
DESCRIPTION:Jarrod Champion is a self-taught pianist\, vocalist\, organist\, songwritier and multi-instrumentalist. Born in a suburb east of Detroit\, Michigan\, he’s the son of two working class parents\, both trained pianists. \nOriginally based in rock and roll\, Jarrod eventually spread out into the prominent jazz\, blues and traditional country/folk circuits found in and around Detroit. He has come to identify in large part with early New Orleans jazz\, blues and soul music while retaining the smokey\, bar-room romanticism he’s become known for. \nHe is and has been a member of numerous musical groups in the Detroit area and has toured both nationally and internationally in his career. \nJarrod is an active live and studio session musician and has written music for stage plays\, films and video productions. He also writes and performs original music under his own name\, fronts his own ensembles across many various genres\, and can be found in top jazz\, blues and rock establishments in and around the city of Detroit and beyond. \nhttps://jarrodchampion.com/
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/sunday-brunch-w-jarrod-champion-7/2019-04-28/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190428T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190428T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145800
CREATED:20190402T013142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142544Z
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SUMMARY:The Southeastern Music Academy
DESCRIPTION:The Southeastern Music Academy has an outstanding music faculty – successful performers with strong academic credentials that perform regularly with professional groups. This is a student jam session. http://southeasternmusicacademy.org/sma-performance-opportunities-cliff-bells/
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/the-southeastern-music-academy-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190428T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190428T223000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145800
CREATED:20190402T013648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142544Z
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SUMMARY:The Shawn McDonald Group
DESCRIPTION:Shawn 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/the-shawn-mcdonald-group-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190429T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190429T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145800
CREATED:20190321T182521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142544Z
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SUMMARY:The Rochester Adams High School Jazz Band
DESCRIPTION:The Rochester Adams High School Jazz Band performs a variety of musical styles including rock\, swing\, and Latin. Comprised of students in grades 9-12\, it utilizes standard Big Band instrumentation in addition to flute\, clarinet\, and tuba. \nRuether Middle School will preform for 15 minutes. The remaining time will be split between Rochester High School followed by Adams.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/the-rochester-adams-high-school-jazz-band/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190501T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190501T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145800
CREATED:20190305T184530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142541Z
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SUMMARY:SYJ final concert
DESCRIPTION:MSU Community Music School-Detroit: Spartan Youth Jazz Programs \nSpartan Youth Jazz is an after-school program for middle and high school students. It provides high-quality music education from professional Detroit musicians\, educators\, and entrepreneurs. Classes and rehearsals focus on jazz improvisation\, music history\, music composition and transcription\, combo playing\, and big band playing. \n-Spartan Youth Jazz Orchestra (a combo of 7)\n-Trombone Ensemble (7 trombones\, piano\, bass\, drums)\n-Combo I (a combo of 7)\n-Big Band (17 total students)
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/syj-final-concert/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190502T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190502T235959
DTSTAMP:20260403T145800
CREATED:20190305T184705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142541Z
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SUMMARY:Closed for PRIVATE EVENT
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/closed-for-private-event-15/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190505T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190505T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145800
CREATED:20190305T191630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142541Z
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SUMMARY:The Southeastern Music Academy
DESCRIPTION:The Southeastern Music Academy has an outstanding music faculty – successful performers with strong academic credentials that perform regularly with professional groups. This is a student jam session. \nhttp://southeasternmusicacademy.org/sma-performance-opportunities-cliff-bells/
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/the-southeastern-music-academy-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190505T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190505T223000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145800
CREATED:20190305T192635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142541Z
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SUMMARY:Airey B & her Blues Boys
DESCRIPTION:Twenty-one-year old Airey is bold\, impressive\, and bodacious. A singer/songwriter as well as guitar player and pianist. Her voice is captivating\, expressive and emotional. She invokes the spirit of the first ladies of the blues like Ma Rainey\, Bessie Smith & Lizzie Miles. A breath of fresh air\, she helps to revive the true spirit of the blues for generations to come. Now backed by a group of excellent-musicians that include veteran Detroit trumpeter and singer James O’Donnell\, and the strong young rhythm section of bassist Jeff Cuny and drummer Jake Matthews.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/airey-b-her-blues-boys-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190509T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190509T223000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145800
CREATED:20190308T191255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142544Z
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SUMMARY:Scott Gwinnell Jazz Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:The Scott Gwinnell Jazz Orchestra was founded in April 1999 and has released three CDs\, the most recent of which is “Mulgrew-ology” on the Detroit Music Factory label.  The Stoney Creek High School student jazz band starts at 7 pm with Scott’s fine band starting at 8 pm. \nhttps://www.wscottjazz.com/orchestra-groups/ \n 
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/scott-gwinnell-jazz-orchestra-15/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190511T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190511T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145800
CREATED:20190306T224208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142541Z
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SUMMARY:Meri Slaven & Marvin Jones
DESCRIPTION:Two great vocalists in one great show! You’ll hear fabulously arranged duets\, in addition to their individual repertoire. Backed by a killer trio Featuring Pianist Scott Gwinnell\, Rocco Popielarski on Bass\, and Bang Glen on Drums \nMeri Slaven is a jazz vocalist presently performing in and around the Detroit Area. She grew up in the area in a very musical family and played clarinet\, piano and accordion throughout her childhood and adolescence. She was a classical voice major at Florida Atlantic University\, and studied privately with renowned dramatic tenor Eddy Ruhl before crossing over to jazz. After which she could be seen performing in Miami and around southern Florida. Then she relocated to NYC where she performed for a few years before moving back to the Detroit area where she keeps quite busy.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/meri-slaven-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190518T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190518T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145800
CREATED:20190501T193105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142550Z
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SUMMARY:Brian Charette
DESCRIPTION:New York City organist/pianist\, Brian Charette\, has established himself as a leading voice in modern jazz. Charette is a Hammond-endorsed\, Steeplechase and Positone recording artist who was the winner of the 2014 Downbeat Critics’ Poll Rising Star: Organ award and has climbed to 5th place in The 2018 Critic’s Poll main organ category. In 2015 Brian also won Hot House Magazine’s Fan’s Decision Jazz Award for Best Organist in New York. His last Positone recording\, Once and Future\, reached #17 on the Jazz Week chart and was also on the Itunes new music Top 20. This fall\, Brian released his new circuit bent organ trio recording\, Kürrent\, featuring Ben Monder and has a brand new traditional jazz organ trio release on Steeplechase Records featuring NEA Master\, George Coleman called Groovin with Big G.\nCharette was born in Meriden\, Connecticut in 1972\, and was introduced to music by his mother\, Catherine. By the age of 17\, he was playing with jazz luminaries such as Lou Donaldson and Houston Person. Since graduating on the Dean’s List from UConn in 1994 with a BA in Music\, Charette has been performing extensively in Europe and the USA with his home base being the East Village\, NYC. Brian is a staple of the downtown NYC scene working with virtually everyone who plays with an organist.\nBesides being a critically acclaimed composer and bandleader\, Brian has performed with many notable artists such as Joni Mitchell\, Chaka Khan\, Paul Simon\, Cyndi Lauper\, and many more. Charette is also an active author and educator\, writing for Keyboard Magazine\, The New York City Jazz Record\, DownBeat\, and the Czech magazine\, Muzikus. Brian teaches masterclasses all over the world and is on the faculty of the Czech Summer Jazz Workshop at Jesek Conservatory in Prague. His first book\, 101 Hammond B3 Tips\, released through publisher Hal Leonard\, has become very popular\, as well as his videos on the website mymusicmasterclass.com. \nOn drums here will bring Jordan Young and on guitar will be Detroiter Oliver Nevels.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/brian-charette-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190519T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190519T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145800
CREATED:20190307T204208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142542Z
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SUMMARY:Speakeasy Sunday- May Spectacular!
DESCRIPTION:Speakeasy Sundays – May Spectacular!\nMay 19 / Doors 7:30 & Show 8:30 \nFeaturing performances by:\nRoxi D’Lite\nTila Von Twirl\nMiss Holly Hock\nKitty Hawkk & Eris\nEllie Camino\nHannah the Hatchet\nEmcee: Lilith Von Tal \nTickets $20-35: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/speakeasy-sundays-may-spectacular-tickets-60373707384 \nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/280463449520343
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/speakeasy-sunday-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190520T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190520T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145800
CREATED:20190513T165824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142550Z
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SUMMARY:St. Clair High School Band
DESCRIPTION:St. Clair High School Band will perform a showcase set and will also feature a trio of professional musicians that include: \nAndy Lloyd\, bass\nSven Anderson\, piano\nDennis Suozzi\, drums
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/st-clair-high-school-band/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190523T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190523T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145800
CREATED:20190307T200524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142542Z
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SUMMARY:Ben Sharkey
DESCRIPTION:One of Detroit’s premiere live entertainer over the past ten years plus\, Ben Sharkey infuses his live performances with a hip and sultry fire\, bringing his artful swagger to the stage with a colorful fusion of old school cool\, contemporary jazz\, soul and pop. Since the charismatic vocalist posted his first raw home videos of himself singing Michael Buble and Frank Sinatra classics to YouTube in 2007\, he has amassed over 5 million views worldwide for over 70 clips. By increasingly popular demand\, the Michigan native has amassed hundreds of performances at jazz hotspots like Cliff Bell’s and a five year and counting residency at the Axis Lounge at the MGM Grand Detroit. He’s been compared to everyone from Frank and Buble to Dean Martin\, Mel Torme and Harry Connick\, Jr. – yet he’s evolved from being a stellar vocal interpreter to master storyteller and songwriter. Collaborating with his pianist Chris Codish\, Ben has written clever\, crafty tunes expressing every aspect of love\, deep heartfelt connections and the sheer joy of living life to the fullest in the sexiest\, naughtiest\, most sensual and playful way possible. Stylistically\, he lets his muse lead the way to booming percussion driven landscapes infused with jazz\, pop\, swing\, R&B\, Latin and crisp\, edgy house-dance beats that make him the ultimate contemporary hipster as well as a masterful throwback artist.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/ben-sharkey-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190525T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190525T235959
DTSTAMP:20260403T145800
CREATED:20190306T232115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142541Z
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SUMMARY:Closed for PRIVATE EVENT
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/closed-for-private-event-17/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190526T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190526T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145800
CREATED:20190409T174034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142548Z
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SUMMARY:Jonathan Taylor Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Jonathan Taylor is a Detroit-based drummer\, improviser\, composer\, and educator. A tireless collaborator\, he co-leads a number of original projects including the electro acoustic duo Says Things\, sound and movement ensemble Legs\, art rock quartet saajtak\, and Teiku\, which reframes his family’s ancestral Jewish melodies in a creative music context. He has performed with luminaries of creative music as Wadada Leo Smith\, Dave Liebman\, Michael Formanek\, Tomeka Reid\, Jaribu Shahid\, and John Lindberg. His compositions have been described as “A balance between form and freedom” and “Music for the head and heart” (All About Jazz). He received his BFA in 2013 from the University of Michigan where he studied with Geri Allen\, Andrew Bishop\, Mark Kirschenmann\, Sean Dobbins\, and Evan Chambers. This new quartet project\, featuring all-original music and fearless collaborators Tim Haldeman\, Peter Formanek\, and Ben Willis\, balances deep groove with subtle textural interplay for a sound simultaneously grounded and boundless.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/jonathan-taylor-quartet/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190528T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190528T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145800
CREATED:20190403T175035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142545Z
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SUMMARY:The Ethan Iverson Trio
DESCRIPTION:Ethan will perform with bassist Robert Hurst and drummer Nate Winn. \nPianist\, composer\, and writer Ethan Iverson was a founding member of The Bad Plus\, a game-changing collective with Reid Anderson and David King. The New York Times called TBP “…Better than anyone at melding the sensibilities of post-60’s jazz and indie rock.” During his 17-year tenure TBP performed in venues as diverse as the Village Vanguard\, Carnegie Hall\, and Bonnaroo; collaborated with Joshua Redman\, Bill Frisell\, and the Mark Morris Dance Group; and created a faithful arrangement of Igor Stravinky’s The Rite of Spring and a radical reinvention of Ornette Coleman’s Science Fiction. \nIverson also has been in the critically-acclaimed Billy Hart quartet for well over a decade and occasionally performs with an elder statesman like Albert “Tootie” Heath or Ron Carter. For over 15 years Iverson’s website Do the Math has been a repository of musician-to-musician interviews and analysis\, surely one reason Time Out New York selected Iverson as one of 25 essential New York jazz icons: “Perhaps NYC’s most thoughtful and passionate student of jazz tradition—the most admirable sort of artist-scholar.”
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/the-ethan-iverson-trio/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190529T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190529T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145800
CREATED:20190402T011407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142544Z
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SUMMARY:The Trunino Lowe Quartet
DESCRIPTION:A rising star on the scene Trunino is a trumpeter to watch out for! \n 
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/the-trunino-lowe-quartet/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190530T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190530T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145800
CREATED:20190308T191537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142544Z
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SUMMARY:The Corey Kendrick Trio
DESCRIPTION:Corey Kendrick is a pianist\, composer\, recording artist\, and educator living in Detroit. Praised by Downbeat Magazine as a “very accomplished\, highly gifted jazz pianist” with “a patient\, maturing voice\,” Kendrick has a skillful touch that is both immediately recognizable and deeply expressive. \nKendrick has toured internationally with Etienne Charles’ Creole Soul\, regionally with the Rodney Whitaker Quintet\, and throughout the Midwest as a leader.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/the-corey-kendrick-trio/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190530T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190530T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145800
CREATED:20190404T162519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142547Z
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SUMMARY:The Corey Kendrick Trio
DESCRIPTION:Corey Kendrick is a pianist\, composer\, recording artist\, and educator currently living in Detroit\, MI. Praised by Downbeat Magazine’s John Ephland as a “very accomplished\, highly gifted jazz pianist” with “a patient\, maturing voice\,” Kendrick has a skillful touch that is both immediately recognizable and deeply expressive. Kendrick released his debut album\, Rootless\, in June of 2016\, which JazzTimes.com’s Travis Roger\, Jr. called “a debut album that stands among the finest albums of the year.” Rated 5 stars by Bebop Spoken Here’s Lance Liddle\, Rootless quickly climbed the jazz radio charts\, reaching #4\, #5\, and #35 on the CMJ\, RMR\, and JazzWeek charts respectively and was featured on PRI’s syndicated program “Jazz After Hours.” The Corey Kendrick Trio recently completed their Midwestern tour in support of the release\, playing well attended shows in IA\, IL\, IN\, MI\, OH\, and Ontario\, CA.\nKendrick has toured internationally with Etienne Charles’ Creole Soul\, regionally with the Rodney Whitaker Quintet\, and throughout the Midwest as a leader. Kendrick has performed alongside Jimmy Cobb\, Antonio Hart\, Peter Bernstein\, Marquis Hill\, Christian McBride\, Robin Eubanks\, Jon Faddis\, Jeff Hamilton\, Tim Warfield\, Wycliffe Gordon\, Regina Carter\, Conrad Herwig\, Randy Gelispie\, Diego Rivera\, Michael Dease\, Ben Williams\, Mark Whitfield Jr\, Obed Calvaire\, Alex Wintz\, Brian Hogans\, Jacques Schwarz-Bart\, Tom Kennedy and Sachal Vasandani among others. \nAs a Quad City Arts 2018 visiting artist\, Kendrick performed educational outreach concerts for over 1\,500 K-12 students over a 5 day guest artist residency. \nKendrick received his Master’s in Jazz Studies from Michigan State University in 2015 and holds a Bachelor’s in Liberal Studies from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Kendrick has studied with Xavier Davis\, Reggie Thomas\, and Willie Pickens. \nAs an educator\, Kendrick taught Improvisation\, Jazz Piano Lab\, and Applied Jazz Piano lessons as a Graduate Assistant at Michigan State University from 2013-2015. He has served on faculty at the 2014 MSU Big Band Symposium and the 2013 Black Hawk College Summer Jazz Camp. Kendrick was an adjunct instructor at Black Hawk College from 2012-2013\, where he taught Applied Jazz Piano\, Jazz Combo\, and coordinated the 21st annual BHC Jazz Festival in 2013. He also has extensive experience teaching private lessons in jazz piano\, theory\, and improvisation. \nHis trio will include Michael Palazzolo and David Alvarez and they will explore the “Detroit songbook” featuring the compositions of legendary Detroit composers such as Barry Harris\, Curtis Fuller\, Marcus Belgrave\, Yusef Lateef\, Kenny Cox\, Paul Chambers\, Donald Byrd\, Thad & Hank Jones\, etc.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/the-corey-kendrick-trio-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190601T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190601T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145800
CREATED:20190308T174406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142542Z
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SUMMARY:Evan Mercer Trio
DESCRIPTION:Our early Saturday piano trio series\, led by Evan\, a fine young pianist along with several strong young musicians that have all graduated from WSU. Evan now tours throughout the world with soul diva Bettye LaVette.\nEvan Mercer on piano\, Samuel Chase Harris on string bass & Jake Matthews on drums.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/evan-mercer-trio-11/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190601T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190601T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145800
CREATED:20190402T014803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142544Z
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SUMMARY:The Theron Brown Trio
DESCRIPTION:Born and raised in Zanesville\, Ohio\, Theron currently resides in Akron\, Ohio\, where he is an adjunct professor of Jazz Piano at Kent State University\, and he is immensely involved in promoting jazz and classical music. \nTheron is also the co-founder and director of the Rubber City Jazz & Blues Festival which takes place annually in Akron\, Ohio’s downtown historic district. You can see him regularly performing at many jazz clubs and theaters in northeast Ohio. \nTheron’s musical studies include the University of Akron\, where he obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Jazz studies\, and finishing his Master’s Degree in Classical Performance. \nTheron received an amazing opportunity as he auditioned for and was cast as young Herbie Hancock in the 2016 released film about Miles Davis\, Miles Ahead\, directed by and starring Don Cheadle. \nTheron is currently working on his debut album titled “Spirit Fruit” which reflects on essential and fundamental characteristics that bring positive vibes to peoples lives. This was inspired by Galatians 5:22-23. Approximate Release Date: Summer 2019
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/the-theron-brown-trio/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190602T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190602T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145800
CREATED:20190518T223703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142550Z
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SUMMARY:The James O'Donnell Trio
DESCRIPTION:Trumpeter/vocalist James O’Donnell has been entertaining Detroit audiences for years. He has toured around the globe and lived in Mexico City. He brings plenty of swing and humor to whatever he does! \nJames grew up listening to Detroit trumpet great Johnny Trudell.  His teachers and mentors included Carlos B. Rivera\, who taught Curtis Fuller\, as well as Russell Green\, Marcus\, Herbie\, Charlie Hooks and Felton Jones\, playing with these men of the horn was very inspiring and helped in developing my own sound!! James & Rayse Biggs recorded a tribute to Russell to Green. James is known for his adaptation of trumpet mutes\, ..ie the plunger\, the bucket\, the cup\, the old traditional growling. \nJames will bring the veteran pianist Charles Green and top flight bassist Jeff Pedraz.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/the-james-odonnell-trio/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190606T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190606T223000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145800
CREATED:20190409T224002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142548Z
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SUMMARY:Scott Gwinnell Jazz Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:The Scott Gwinnell Jazz Orchestra is the multi-award winning\, internationally acclaimed 16 piece group based out of Detroit\, MI. The ensemble plays the compositions and arrangements of its leader\, and features the best professional musicians that the region offers. \nA student band opens things up at 7 pm with Scott excellent groups taking the stage at 8 pm.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/scott-gwinnell-jazz-orchestra-16/
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