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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20181201T180000
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SUMMARY:Evan Mercer Trio
DESCRIPTION:Evan Mercer studied at Wayne State University in the Jazz Studies Program and has played piano since he was 5 years old. Having studied under names such as Matt Michaels\, Cliff Monear\, and Rob Pipho\, he offers a fresh perspective on old standards while writing new compositions. Currently he is touring the world with Detroit Soul Diva Bettye LaVette.\nSam Harris on bass & Jake Matthews on drums.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/evan-mercer-trio-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20181202T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20181202T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175714
CREATED:20181103T203259Z
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20181202T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20181202T223000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175714
CREATED:20181103T204210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142519Z
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SUMMARY:Oakland University Jazz Night
DESCRIPTION:A formal review of the jazz professors and students that make up OU’s jazz program. The Oakland University Jazz Program provides many opportunities for students. Our Jazz Ensemble\, Jazz Combos\, and Contemporary Music Ensemble perform around the Metro Detroit area\, and have featured such guest artists as Regina Carter and Doc Holladay. OU offers jazz classes in Jazz Theory\, Jazz History and Analysis\, and Arranging.\nwww.oakland.edu/jazz
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/oakland-university-jazz-night-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20181205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20181205T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175714
CREATED:20180830T141845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142514Z
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SUMMARY:MSU Community Music School-Detroit: Spartan Youth Jazz Programs
DESCRIPTION:MSU Community Music School-Detroit: Spartan Youth Jazz Programs \nThis concert features our Spartan Youth Jazz ensembles\, an after-school program for high school-aged musicians. It provides high-quality music education from professional Detroit musicians\, educators\, and entrepreneurs such as Sean Dobbins\, Marion Hayden\, and others. Classes and rehearsals focus on jazz improvisation\, music history\, composition\, transcription\, combo playing\, and big band playing. Come out to see our combos\, ensembles\, and our award-winning Big Band!
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/msu-community-music-school-detroit-spartan-youth-jazz-programs/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20181207T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20181207T201500
DTSTAMP:20260403T175714
CREATED:20181103T204853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142519Z
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SUMMARY:Jeff Cuny Duo
DESCRIPTION:Jeff recently completed work on his Graduate degree in jazz studies at WSU and is a fine young string bassist. He is also the chief arranger & bassist for the Planet D Nonet and appears around the city with Tbone Paxton and also the Rhythm Society Orchestra. \nWith David Dunham on guitar.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/jeff-cuny-trio-37/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20181208T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20181208T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175714
CREATED:20181104T172849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142522Z
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SUMMARY:Evan Mercer Trio
DESCRIPTION:Evan Mercer studied at Wayne State University in the Jazz Studies Program and has played piano since he was 5 years old. Having studied under names such as Matt Michaels\, Cliff Monear\, and Rob Pipho\, he offers a fresh perspective on old standards while writing new compositions. Currently he is touring the world with Detroit Soul Diva Bettye LaVette.\nSam Harris on bass & Jake Matthews on drums.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/evan-mercer-trio-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20181209T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20181209T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175714
CREATED:20181106T015359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142527Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Brunch w/ Shawn McDonald
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 & is currently a member of the Dennis Coffey Band.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/sunday-brunch-w-shawn-mcdonald/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20181209T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20181209T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175714
CREATED:20181103T210730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142520Z
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SUMMARY:WSU BIG JAZZ NIGHT
DESCRIPTION:The Wayne State University Jazz Dept features all of their various combos and big bands as a culmination of the end of the first semester.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/wsu-big-jazz-night/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20181211T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20181211T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175714
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SUMMARY:paris_monster
DESCRIPTION:Beat-driven. Employing heavy elements of funk and soul\, paris_monster closes the gaps between synth-pop & garage; between modern detail and old-school grit. Solid earth. Soaring soundscapes. A mass of noise. Volatility. Vocal singularity.\nThe Deli NYC calls paris_monster “a precise\, complex and sophisticated mechanism” with a “a monstrous instrumental technique”\, delivering a sound that “could be the new face of American roots rock”. \nIn fall of 2017 paris_monster began recording their first full length LP\, set to be released in 2018. The album will solidify their dirty\, glitchy\, lyric-centered\, groove-based sound\, and will be a milepost in their search for a focused and flexible musical approach. The elements of funk and soul join with lyrical themes of bygone eras in rural settings\, characters lost\, and mortality confronted. Love achieved\, and denied. Americana. Themes in stark contrast to the pounding grooves and electronic mayhem\, creating depths and dimensions that could have been otherwise achieved only by dropping a modular synth in the corn fields of central New York or the woods of Connecticut. And maybe that’s exactly what happened. \nLesley Keller of Pancakes & Whiskey said\, “Each time I see them perform I’m dumbfounded at just how great they are”. paris_monster’s live show is something to behold. The challenge when seeing them live is getting past the fact that there are only two people creating all that sound. Two people. A drum set. A bass. A keyboard. A eurorack modular synth. One microphone. And all that sound. Beyond this visual impossibility is a careful and deliberate balance of sounds\,colors\, and textures. Melodies to serve a story. Chaos to destroy preciousness. The Deli NYC observed\, “infallible superior forces: as we all know now\, ‘with great power comes great responsibilities\,’ and the duo never abuses of it – that’s what good musicianship is.” paris_monster’s full catalogue is available NOW on iTunes. The Deli NYC said of recent release “Ain’t No Movin’ Me”: “…[paris_monster] showcases its prowess for hook writing/crafting a track that could stand without accompaniment as a blues-y\, spiritual declaration\, but is launched into another realm by its bed of synths and echoing choruses. An inspired take on blues folk that’s both hypnotic and engaging.” \nhttps://www.parismonster.com/
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/paris_monster/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20181212T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20181212T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175714
CREATED:20181004T220629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142519Z
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SUMMARY:Khristian Foreman Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Born in Detroit\, Khristian is an active trombonist & bass trombonist throughout the city and also throughout the south. Khristian is currently a Senior in Music Performance at Jackson State University where he actively performs at his school & freelances as well. \nKhristian Foreman is a member and active performer in multiple groups and ensembles such as the First Baptist Orchestra in Jackson\, MS\, Ben Friends Jazz Orchestra\, Marcus Elliot’s Beyond Rebellious Ensemble\, The Theater Bizarre Orchestra\, The Gabriel Brass Band\, Epic Funk Brass Band and AJC & The Envelope Pushers. \nIn pursuit of honing his craft\, chasing his degree & continuing to be an excellent scholar\, Khristian has studied with numerous of musicians and professors including Dr. Carla Stovall\, Vincent Chandler\, Reginald Chapman\, Altin Sencalar\, Dr. Isrea Butler\, Kris Johnson\, De’sean Jones and more! He has the great honor of being the 2018 recipient of the Conn – Selmer Institute Scholarship Award & Has taught music in Michigan\, Mississippi and recently Meru\, Kenya.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/khristian-foreman-quintet/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20181214T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20181214T201500
DTSTAMP:20260403T175714
CREATED:20181103T212515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142521Z
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SUMMARY:The Jeff Cuny Duo
DESCRIPTION:Jeff recently completed work on his Graduate degree in jazz studies at WSU and is a fine young string bassist. He is also the chief arranger & bassist for the Planet D Nonet and appears around the city with Tbone Paxton and also the Rhythm Society Orchestra. With David Dunham on guitar.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/the-jeff-cuny-duo-9/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20181214T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20181214T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175714
CREATED:20181209T192607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142532Z
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SUMMARY:Rod Williams Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Pianist/Composer Rod Williams was born in Detroit April 15\, 1954 and studied with the great pianist Kenny Cox. In the summer 1981 he was playing with the Sam Sanders’ group “Visions” at the Detroit Jazz Center as an opening act for Air (Henry Threadgill\, Fred Hopkins and Steve McCall)\, Henry Threadgill strongly encouraged him to move to New York and in the fall of 1981\, he did so\, which is where he currently resides. \n“Pianist-composer Rod Williams’ typically stimulating original “Home Sweet Home” opens his fine 1989 LP “Hanging in the Balance” (Muse). It would certainly be an appropriate piece for the Detroit-born Williams to include when he returns to the Motor City. Williams made his reputation working with a range of left-of-center voices\, among them David Murray\, Henry Threadgill\, Dewey Redman and Lester Bowie. He has also proven to be an alert accompanist for vocalist Cassandra Wilson early in her career. But like most Detroiters\, Williams retains an essential versatility\, and there’s not much across the post-bop landscape you could throw at him that he can’t handle. His improvisations alternate between a scampering kind of percussive rumble with a smoother\, more pianistic touch\, and his compositions reveal a personal approach to melody and structure” -Mark Stryker\, Detroit Free Press June 17\, 2015 \nHe will perform with two generations of Detroit Jazz musicians- Marcus Elliott\, Rocco Popielarski and Djallo Djakate.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/rod-williams-quartet-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20181215T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20181215T235959
DTSTAMP:20260403T175714
CREATED:20181103T213544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142521Z
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SUMMARY:Closed for private event
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/closed-for-private-event-13/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20181216T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20181216T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175714
CREATED:20181106T020339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142527Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Brunch w/ Jarrod Champion
DESCRIPTION:“His roots are deep in Detroit\, when he sits in front of the keys\, Jarrod Champion’s sound makes its way to the south\, over in the Dixieland and Delta.” WDET\, Culture City Weekend.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/sunday-brunch-w-jarrod-champion-6/2018-12-16/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20181216T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20181216T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175714
CREATED:20181103T213937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142521Z
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SUMMARY:Speakeasy Sundays
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Speakeasy Sunday as we celebrate our 2 year anniversary!\nSpeakeasy Sundays is a monthly burlesque revue featuring striptease and variety entertainment from around the globe! \nDec 16th / Doors 7:30 & Show 8:30\nAppetizers\, Dinner & Cocktails available before and during the show! \nFeaturing performances by:\nMagenta Demure \nKitty Hawkk & Eris \nDixon Derrière \nMargaux Royale \nAda Vice \nHannah the Hatchet \nVeronica Lockhart \nMiss Holly Hock \nTickets $20-30: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/speakeasy-sundays-two-year-anniversary-spectacular-tickets-52171557533 \nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/375530959854368/ \nAttachments area
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/speakeasy-sundays-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20181218T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20181218T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175714
CREATED:20181203T203201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142532Z
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SUMMARY:Dave Vessella Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Trumpet player\, vocalist\, composer\, and arranger\, Dave Vessella’s unique sound is reminiscent of traditional New Orleans music and west coast jazz a la Chet Baker. Vessella has played at the Detroit Jazz Festival and the Panama Jazz Festival with Wayne State University and Danilo Perez\, Walter White’s Big Band at the Michigan Jazz Festival\, The Detroit Pistons house band and many more within Detroit\, Chicago\, and Los Angeles. This heavy influence of Louis Armstrong lead to Miles Davis\, Frank Sinatra\, Nat King Cole and more\, which has anchored him deep in the tradition of jazz and blues. Dave holds a M.M. from Wayne State University and a B.A. in Jazz Studies from Columbia College Chicago. You can catch him every 2nd and 4th Thursday at Marge’s Bar in Grosse Pointe at one of the longest running continuous traditional jazz gigs in the country.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/dave-vessella-quartet-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20181219T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20181219T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175714
CREATED:20181104T164811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142521Z
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SUMMARY:Trunino Lowe Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Trunino Lowe is an young up & coming trumpet player in Detroit. Serving as a composer\, band leader\, sideman\, & mentor at the age of 20. His passion for music shows on & off the band stand. He’s played with the big names of Detroit\, such as Marion Hayden\, Wendell Harrison\, Rodney Whitaker\, Sean Dobbins\, Marcus Elliot\, and more.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/trunino-lowe-quartet-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20181220T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20181220T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175714
CREATED:20181104T165048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142521Z
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SUMMARY:Allen Dennard
DESCRIPTION:Allen is one of the top young trumpeters on the current scene in Detroit and he will bring an excellent band!
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/allen-dennard/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20181221T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20181221T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175714
CREATED:20181104T165839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142521Z
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SUMMARY:James Carter/Hot Club of Detroit
DESCRIPTION:An annual holiday tradition! James Carter/Hot Club of Detroit-$30\, two shows – 8:30 to 9:45 & 10:30 to midnight. James is one Detroit’s highest profile jazz musicians on the worldwide stage and he plays this one local show a year and this is it! Backed by the Hot Club of Detroit\, they revisit his “Chasing the Gypsy” recording in tribute to Django Reinhardt\, the brilliant Belgian guitarist.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/james-carter-hot-club-of-detroit/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20181222T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20181222T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175714
CREATED:20181104T173126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142522Z
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SUMMARY:Evan Mercer Trio
DESCRIPTION:Evan Mercer studied at Wayne State University in the Jazz Studies Program and has played piano since he was 5 years old. Having studied under names such as Matt Michaels\, Cliff Monear\, and Rob Pipho\, he offers a fresh perspective on old standards while writing new compositions. Currently he is touring the world with Detroit Soul Diva Bettye LaVette.\nSam Harris on bass & Jake Matthews on drums.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/evan-mercer-trio-5/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20181222T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20181222T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175714
CREATED:20181107T181510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142527Z
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SUMMARY:DET/NYC Quartet featuring Dwight Adams
DESCRIPTION:Josh Davis (Drums) and Sam Trapchak (Bass) moved to NYC from Detroit 10 years ago. On this very special evening they will reunite with two of Detroit’s premier jazz musicians- Dwight Adams (Trumpet) and Scott Gwinnell (Piano). The group will pay tribute to the great trumpeter Lee Morgan by performing compositions from his definitive Blue Note years in the 1960s.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/det-nyc-quartet-featuring-dwight-adams/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20181223T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20181223T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175714
CREATED:20181104T174517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142522Z
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SUMMARY:James O'Donnell Holiday Jazz Party!
DESCRIPTION:James O’Donnell was on the ground floor of the Sun Messengers but eventually his desire to travel took him around much of the globe. He started in New York City then in Mexico City\, eventually becoming a bandleader on cruise ships which took him to the Caribbean\, the Alaskan Panhandle\, both the French & the Italian Riviera’s\, Spain\, Portugal\, Morocco\, Greece\, Turkey\, through Scandinavia to Russia as well as several trips crossing the Atlantic. He often backed guest artists including Freddy Cole. \nHe came home to start a family and has built a name for himself around town as an original trumpet stylist as well as an engaging singer. As a family man\, the holidays are always a big deal for him so putting this collection together was an obvious choice.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/james-odonnell-holiday-jazz-party/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20181228T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20181228T201500
DTSTAMP:20260403T175714
CREATED:20181104T165341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142521Z
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SUMMARY:Jeff Cuny Duo
DESCRIPTION:Jeff recently completed work on his Graduate degree in jazz studies at WSU and is a fine young string bassist. He is also the chief arranger & bassist for the Planet D Nonet and appears around the city with Tbone Paxton and also the Rhythm Society Orchestra. With David Dunham on guitar.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/jeff-cuny-trio-38/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20181229T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20181229T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175714
CREATED:20181104T173307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142522Z
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SUMMARY:Samuel Chase Harris Trio
DESCRIPTION:Samuel Chase Harris is an active bassist in the Metro Detroit jazz scene. He studied at Wayne State University under Dan Pliskow\, Paul Keller and Larry Hutchinson; continuing his studies upon graduation under the tutelage of Rob Pipho and Christopher Hamlen. He has been the Saturday night house bassist at Cliff Bells for the last 4 years and is excited to be leading his own group in a fresh format exploring the works of classic and contemporary jazz alike.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/sam-harris-duo/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20181230T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20181230T230000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175714
CREATED:20181104T173928Z
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SUMMARY:Rob Crozier Jazz Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:The Rob Crozier Jazz Ensemble has established itself as one of Michigan’s premiere jazz ensembles. After great reception at the 2018 Elkhart Jazz Festival (IN) and West Michigan Wine and Jazz Festival this fine group has continued to wow audiences with feature performances at the charming Mayflower Music Series in Detroit and at their regular engagements at Weber’s Habitat every Sunday night. \nhttps://www.robcroziermusic.com/ \n 
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/rob-crozier-jazz-ensemble/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20181231T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20181231T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175714
CREATED:20181104T180809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142522Z
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SUMMARY:New Years Eve w/ Planet D Nonet
DESCRIPTION:New Year’s Eve Celebration is $100pp which includes a 5 course dinner\, live entertainment by the Jeff Cuny Trio and Planet D Nonet\, a midnight toast\, party favors and late night snacks to ring in 2018 in style! \n6:30 pm to 9:30 pm\, the Jeff Cuny Trio\n10 pm to 1:00 am\, the Planet D Nonet \n“Ring in the New Year” Packages available for $25 which include Planet D Nonet\, midnight toast\, party favors\, late night snacks and admission starting at 10:30 pm. Standing room only. Excludes tax and gratuity. \n“…One of Detroit’s great party bands\,” with a “sweeping field of vision that ranges from Swing Era classics to connoisseur works by Duke Ellington\, mind-expanding pieces by the visionary Sun Ra and some down-and-dirty joint R&B.” Brian McCollum of the Detroit Free Press. \nDetroit’s own down and dirty little big band\, known nationally for curating some of the best in early jazz traditions and Black-American musical influences from the 20s\, 30s and 40s\, Planet D Nonet is more “hot” than “sweet\,” according to PD9 cofounder and bandleader RJ Spangler\, who started the nine piece ensemble with longtime musical partner James O’Donnell in 2007. \nPD9\, a pared down version of the traditional big bands of the 1930s\, frequently features guest vocalists\, adding to the versatility of the band’s show. The number of musicians in the lineup is reminiscent of the earliest big bands\, when swing was still evolving into the sound that defined jazz music’s most popular era. \n“The band retains the agility of a small group\,” says Spangler\, “but with the harmonic palette of a larger one.” The band’s repertoire is unmatched\, in one set paying tribute to the music of Duke Ellington and Fletcher Henderson\, and in another the proto-R&B sounds of Detroit artists such as Paul “Hucklebuck” Williams and King Porter as well as national treasures like Louis Jordan & Buddy Johnson. \nThe group has been nominated and awarded multiple honors over the past decade\, including several Detroit Music Awards 2011-2018. In 2018\, PD9 was named DMA for Outstanding Traditional Jazz Artist/Group. \nPD9’s latest release\, A Salute to Strayhorn\, features musical selections associated with the composer\, lyricist\, arranger and pianist Billy Strayhorn\, best known for his celebrated musical collaborations with Duke Ellington. \nWith all the hours that PD9 have put in pounding the musical pavement\, it’s hard to imagine that any avowed Ellington/Strayhorn fan hasn’t yet experienced them\, whether live or recorded. The 2016 release provides the perfect opportunity to discover this group known for putting body\, soul and spirit into every bit of music they touch. If you have not yet experienced Planet D Nonet\, your groove tank is missing out on some serious fuel.\nThe Planet D Nonet has performed at Festivals and night clubs in Ohio\, Indiana\, Chicago (IL)\, Kentucky\, Mississippi\, New Orleans (LA)\, FL\, Atlanta (GA)\, Charleston (SC)\, Asheville (NC) and all over Michigan! \nThe PD9 Strayhorn CD was endorsed by the Strayhorn Family and hit #17 on the National JazzWeek chart\, #23 on the Billboard Traditional Jazz Chart and was considered for a Grammy. \nReservations: https://reserve.com/r/cliff-bells-detroit \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vjn69EURUkE&list=PL9bmvZ83bmHOykke-dj-1BKQTrUlOe7ZE\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_yrQsGby_U\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcDeybZPii0 \n 
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/new-years-eve-w-planet-d-nonet/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190101T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190101T235959
DTSTAMP:20260403T175714
CREATED:20181104T223522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142524Z
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SUMMARY:Cliff Bell's closed
DESCRIPTION:Happy New Year!
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/cliff-bells-closed-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190104T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190104T201500
DTSTAMP:20260403T175714
CREATED:20181104T222024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142522Z
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SUMMARY:Jeff Cuny Trio
DESCRIPTION:Jeff recently completed work on his Graduate degree in jazz studies at WSU and is a fine young string bassist. He is also the chief arranger & bassist for the Planet D Nonet and appears around the city with Tbone Paxton and also the Rhythm Society Orchestra. \nWith David Dunham on guitar.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/jeff-cuny-trio-39/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190104T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190104T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175714
CREATED:20181105T153817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142524Z
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SUMMARY:Paul VornHagen Quartet
DESCRIPTION:“Gutsy sax…sensuous flute…and vocals\, smooth as silk” –JAZZ TIMES \nPaul VornHagen is an accomplished jazz saxophonist\, flutist\, and vocalist who has won Detroit Music Awards on six separate occasions and categories: Jazz Reeds\, Talent Deserving Wider Recognition\, Instrumentalist\, World Music Recording (2) and Jazz Recording. Presently living in Ann Arbor\, Michigan where Paul got his start on the flute in 1972. Mostly self-taught initially\, he studied music at City College Of San Francisco in 1978-79. He always brings an impressive band! \nPaul Vornhagen on sax/flute/vocals\nGary Schunk on piano\nSean Dobbins on drums\nJohn Barron on bass \npaulvornhagenjazz.com/
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/paul-vornhagen-quartet-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190105T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190105T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175714
CREATED:20181107T184656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142527Z
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SUMMARY:Ralphe Armstrong & the International Detroiters
DESCRIPTION:The International Detroiters is comprised of some of music’s most prolific musicians. Created by Detroiter bass player/educator\, Ralphe\, a true music legend. A beast on both upright and electric bass\, Armstrong has been active as a professional musician since he was a teenager\, having done stints with everyone from Jeff Beck and Jean-Luc Ponty to John McLaughlin’s Mahavishnu Orchestra\, Frank Zappa and the London Symphony Orchestra. \nRalphe’s most recent album\, Detroit Rising\, pays homage to the automobile manufacturing industry workers who supported the free word in 1941. This CD features primarily Detroit Musicians as well as musicians from Los Angeles\, Nashville\, and London\, England that came to Detroit for their first visit. “Gretchen’s Groove” is dedicated to The Detroit Angel\, Gretchen Valade. \nID features Gayelynn McKinney (drummer) from the famed McKinney family where her mother Gwendolyn was an accomplished vocalist and her father Harold McKinney a composer\, pianist\, band leader and jazz educator in the Detroit area\, Alex Colista (saxophone)\, and Gerard Gibbs (keyboard)\, who tours the world with sax virtuoso James Carter.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/ralphe-armstrong-the-international-detroiters/
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