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SUMMARY:Keigo Hirakawa Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Keigo Hirakawa is a jazz pianist with a unique sense of expressiveness and rhythm section interaction. Sought after for his willingness to be musically spontaneous on stage\, he brings highly personal and energetic style of improvisation to ensembles. He distinguishes himself with his articulate use of harmonic and rhythmic vocabulary and his leadership style on the bandstand. \n2010 marked the released of “Hessler-Cabrillo Run Down\,” Hirakawa’s first album recorded as a co-leader with saxophonist Joshua Smith. Dedicated to the late comic writer and jazz critic Harvey Pekar\, the album celebrates the Avant Garde jazz with every track improvised without precomposed music. Hirakawa released a critically acclaimed trio album “And Then There Were Three” in 2015. \nBased in Midwest\, Hirakawa can be heard throughout the US and internationally. He has appeared on stage alongside Donald Byrd\, Joe Lovano\, JD Allen\, Duane Eubanks\, Carla Cook\, Bobby Lavell\, Bob Moses\, Allen Vizzutti\, Eddie Bayard\, and Richie Barshay. Trained in New York City and at New England Conservatory of Music in Boston\, he was a student of many world renowned jazz artists\, including Danilo Perez\, Stephen Scott\, Harold Danko\, Alan Pasqua\, Ran Blake\, Cecil McBee\, Ralph Peterson\, Jerry Bergonzi\, Donald Byrd\, John McNeil\, George Garzone\, Bob Moses\, Walt Weiskopf\, Oscar Stagnaro\, Michael Cochrane\, and Gary Dial. He was the acting director of the Cornell University Jazz Ensembles in 2000-2001\, during which time he welcomed Donald Byrd\, Jimmy Heath\, Wycliffe Gordon\, Terell Stafford\, Vincent Herring\, and Joe Chambers onto the stage as guest soloists. He leads his own piano trio\, and is a member of Eddie Brookshire Quintet and Brandon Coleman Quartet. He is a passionate clinician and educator\, on faculty at the University of Dayton.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/keigo-hirakawa-quartet-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170622T200000
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SUMMARY:Maureen Choi Quartet
DESCRIPTION:MAUREEN CHOI QUARTET is much more than jazz and latin music. Their captivating live performance consists of original compositions and arrangements of traditional Spanish and Latin American pieces. Maureen is actually one of the few violinists in the world who is able to blend the virtuosity of classical music with improvisation and driving Latin rhythms. The group was born in the fall of 2012 when Maureen arrived in Spain. A virtuoso on the violin\, professor at the prestigious Berklee College of Music\, she became passionately committed to the rich traditions and sounds of music in Spain. \nIda y Vuelta\, the latest album of the quartet\, is the result of this journey featuring some of the most prominent Spanish musicians of today like Javier Colina on double bass and Pepe Rivero on piano. \nThe quartet has played at many important festivals after winning 1st place in the 2013 International Jazz Competition of Talavera\, including JazzMadrid 2013 and 2014\, 2014 Festival de Jazz de Talavera\, 2014 Festival “Ellas Crean”\, 2014 Continental Latin Jazz CLAZZ\, 2015 Jazz en la Calle Pamplona\, and 2015 Festival de Jazz de Toledo. They appear regularly at the most relevant jazz clubs in Madrid\, such as Café Central\, Bogui Jazz and Café Populart.The diverse backgrounds of the rhythm section are paramount to the highly original and fresh sound of Maureen Choi Quartet. \nDaniel García Diego (Spain) is a flamenco jazz pianist and an award-winning musical director. Mario Carrillo (Spain)\, double-bassist graduated from Berklee College of Music who brings fresh perspectives on traditional music with his arrangements for the quartet. Michael Olivera (Cuba)\, one of the most sought after drummers in Spain\, rounds up the quartet blending modern jazz and Afro-cuban drumming. \nThe group is currently on tour presenting their latest album\, Ida y Vuelta\, through Europe\, Asia and North America and their next projects include collaborating with the dancers of the National Ballet of Spain \nhttp://maureenchoi.com/
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/maureen-choi-quartet/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170621T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170621T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162824
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SUMMARY:Diego Figueiredo
DESCRIPTION:Brazilian guitarist Diego Figueiredo is a virtuoso with an infectious\, joyful feeling that will leave you amazed and happy. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover this incredible artist. \nDiego Figueiredo is an extraordinary fast rising star among the world’s greatest jazz guitarists. His superb technique\, timing and imagination have made him one of the hottest international names right now. He has a very unique skills and his concert have been a great success in more than 50 countries around the world.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/matt-lorusso-trio/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170620T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170620T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162824
CREATED:20170515T173043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142415Z
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SUMMARY:Glenn Tucker Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Glenn Tucker is a member of the youngest generation in the lineage of Detroit pianists\, making a rare Detroit appearance while studying at the Thelonious Monk Institute in Los Angeles. He is known for enthusiastic versatility and a balance between youthful energy and dedication to history. Tucker has performed with George “Sax” Benson\, the late Allan Barnes\, Michael Henderson\, and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra\, among many others. “Tucker has a ringing piano tone\, a percussive pop to his articulation and a natural fluency and clarity…that grabs your ear and holds your attention.” – Mark Stryker\, The Detroit Free Press\n\nSacred and Profane is inspired by the innate spiritual needs of all humans. The music draws on a wide of sacred\, spiritual\, and mystical music\, blending acoustic and electric\, modern and ancient\, and illustrating above all the transcendent property of rhythm.\nHe will bring a great group that includes: \nJake Shadik – tenor sax\nIan Finkelstein – rhodes\, synths\nGlenn Tucker – hammond\nKayvon Gordon – drums
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/glenn-tucker-quartet/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170618T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170618T210000
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CREATED:20170608T185131Z
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SUMMARY:Malik Alston Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Fathers day\, June 18\, The Malik Alston Quartet embodies the essence of jazz\, combined gospel\, soul & funk into one explosive sound. Grooves for your soul that will allow you to journey beyond.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/malik-alston-quartet/
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SUMMARY:Closed for Private event
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URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/the-evan-mercer-trio-2017-06-17/
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SUMMARY:Closed for Private Event
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URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/closed-for-private-event-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170615T200000
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SUMMARY:Corey Kendrick Trio
DESCRIPTION:The Corey Kendrick Trio combines the infectious swing of the Oscar Peterson trio and the intricate interaction of the Bill Evans trio with a modern harmonic sensibility to create a truly dynamic group sound.  Established while studying under Rodney Whitaker at Michigan State University\, the Corey Kendrick Trio has developed their melody-driven\, straight ahead sound over two and a half years of extensive performing. \nOn their debut recording\, Rootless\, the Trio delves into the themes of life in transition and all the associated emotions\, whilst exploring the sonic tapestry of the piano trio.  From the anxiety of starting anew (The Unknown/The Unexpected)\, to the loneliness of an unfamiliar home (Alone In Michigan)\, to the pure joy of new friends and experiences (Blues al Pastor)\, to the indescribable emotions of new parenthood (Lullaby For A New Mother)\, Rootless runs the gamut both in terms of emotional content and stylistic possibilities
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/corey-kendrick-trio/
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CREATED:20170514T053857Z
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SUMMARY:Allen Dennard & Pendulum
DESCRIPTION:Pendulum is an instrumental quintet consisting of members from Detroit\, MI and the Detroit metropolitan area. From jazz to hip hop and R&B\, Pendulum’s compositions have aspects of various music genres. The personnel is Allen Dennard on trumpet\, Stephen Grady on tenor Saxophone\, Evan Mercer on piano\, Rocco Popielarski on bass\, and Kayvon Gordon on drums.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/allen-dennard-pendulum/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170611T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170611T190000
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CREATED:20170511T212913Z
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SUMMARY:Johnny Rhoades Band
DESCRIPTION:The Detroit Music Award nominee is a Detroit native; guitarist\, vocalist\, and songwriter. Getting his start with Motor City Josh at the tender age of 19\, Johnny has been on and off the road ever since; including tours to Europe\, Mexico\, the Caribbean and of course the US. He gets his ‘old soul’ sound from an array of blues artist he grew up listening to\, including; BB King\, Albert King\, Albert Collins\, Ray Charles and more. Rhoades also had the honor of playing at BB king’s memorial celebration  in Memphis\, Tennessee. With over a decade and counting music career\, he has played with the best of best in the blues\, such as; Thornetta Davis\, Motor City Josh\, RJ Spangler\, Brett Lucas\, John Nèmeth\, Paul Carey to name a few. From Classic blues covers\, to his own songs\, Johnny Rhoades is a force to be reckoned with. His most recent album\, ‘Waiting On The Sun’ debuted in 2014 and can be found online at CD Baby\, and iTunes.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/johnny-rhoades-band/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170610T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170610T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162824
CREATED:20170401T155543Z
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SUMMARY:Dwight Adams Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Dwight Adams is a soul-inspired jazz trumpeter. He has played and recorded with Marcus Belgrave\, Rodney Whitaker\, James Carter\, Shawn Wallace and Donald Walden\, and tours with Stevie Wonder. He has served as a jazz trumpet instructor at both Ohio State University and Michigan State University and is currently on the faculty at WSU.  He landed a gig as a member of Teddy Harris’ New Breed BeBop Society at the age of 16\, and is now one of the brightest stars on the Detroit jazz scene. Adams earned a full scholarship to Kentucky State University\, where he majored in music education and performance.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/dwight-adams-quartet-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170609T080000
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SUMMARY:Closed for Private Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170608T200000
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SUMMARY:Philippe LeJeune
DESCRIPTION:French pianist Philippe LeJeune is a perfect example of the mixture of jazz & blues which is especially an important strain in the jazz tradition. The young pianist attended a 1968 concert in Reims\, France\, by master boogie-woogie and blues pianist Memphis Slim\, and immediately put an end to his classical efforts and began teaching himself the blues\, scouring local record shops for LP’s by boogie woogie greats. In 1980 he was invited by Memphis Slim who had been a parisian citizen since 1962 to cut an album titled « Dialog In Boogie » as a piano duet. The French blues and boogie woogie pianist is one of those rare European pianist who is able to take part in the grand tradition of American jazz mixing swing\, a sense of melody and the blues. His playing is always a brilliant assortment of sobriety and expressiveness. He plays blues and boogie-woogie with a light\, almost delicate touch\, and weaves subtle\, varied right-hand figures around the solid left-hand boogie-woogie beat. His repertoire ranges from classic barrelhouse boogie woogie piano to Duke Ellington and Horace Silver tunes as well those of Milt Jackson and George Gershwin. LeJeune explores an impressive variety of blues styles and grooves\, leaving listeners with a happy feeling.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/philippe-lejeune/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170606T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170606T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162824
CREATED:20170512T020951Z
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SUMMARY:Alexis Lombre Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Alexis Lombre is a young jazz pianist who discovered early that the true essence of music is not just about what you hear but how music makes you feel. Her musical mission is to keep the ‘Soul’ in music alive. The recent release of her debut album\, Southside Sounds\, does just that\, as it is a soulful reflection of her upbringing on Chicago’s Southside. This collection of her original compositions is an attempt to pay homage to the southside’s lively artistic\, cultural heritage. Since its release\, Southside Sounds has been aired on radio stations across the U.S and is currently charting at #70 on JazzWeek.\n\nAlexis has performed at some of jazz’s major venues in Chicago\, Detroit\, New York City\, Newark\, St. Louis and Kansas City. Most recently\, she celebrated the release of her debut CD at Chicago’s historic Jazz Showcase. She appeared at the 2013 Chicago Jazz Festival performing the National Anthem opening for Jimmy Heath\, the Robert Glasper Experiment and the Donald Harrison Quintet. As an experienced bandleader\, the Alexis Lombre Quintet was featured most recently at the 2016 Chicago Jazz Festival\, the Hyde Park Jazz Festival in 2013 and 2015\, the Bucktown Arts Festival\, the Trinity UCC ‘Jazzapalooza’ Festival and many other festivals around Chicago. As a sidewoman\, she performed at the 2016 Detroit Jazz Festival with the John Douglas Quartet\,  the 2016 Englewood Jazz Festival in Chicago with the Donald Harrison Quartet and\, the 2016 Taste of Chicago with Donnie Trumpet (now Nico Segal) & the Social Experiment. She has also played and studied with other internationally known jazz artists such as Pharez Whitted\, Bobby Broom\, Ernest Dawkins\, Ingrid Jensen\, Kendrick Scott\, James Carter\, Bobby Watson and Benny Green.\n\nIn addition to herself on piano\, her band will include Trunino Lowe on trumpet\, Brian Juarez on bass & world traveling drummer Alex White.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/alexis-lombre-quartet/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170604T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170604T220000
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SUMMARY:Rob Crozier Trio
DESCRIPTION:Rob Crozier is a professional musician\, educator\, composer/arranger and entrepreneur living in the Southeastern Michigan area.  Mr. Crozier holds a BFA for Jazz and Contemporary Improvisation in Double Bass from University of Michigan.  \nOn his latest release\, “Tall Trees\,” he stretches his music to explore the world of sound adding color\, adventure\, and newness through re-imagining standards\, the use of electronics\, and ethnic instruments.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/rob-crozier-trio/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170604T113000
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SUMMARY:Shawn McDonald
DESCRIPTION: Sunday brunch. 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. This week Shawn will be joined by drummer Max Bauhof.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/shawn-mcdonald/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170603T213000
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SUMMARY:Miles Brown Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Bassist\, composer\, performer\, and teacher Miles Brown is a versatile musician who has earned bachelor and doctorate degrees from the Eastman School of Music in jazz performance studies as well as a master’s degree from the Mannes College of Music in classical bass performance.  As a jazz performer\, Miles has led groups featured at the Syracuse Jazz Festival\, the Rochester International Jazz Festival\, the JVC Jazz Festival\, and the Blue Note.  He has played with jazz masters such as Sam Rivers\, Joe Magnarelli\, Ralph Alessi\, Walt Weiskopf\, Harold Danko\, Bill Dobbins\, Joe Lovano\, Ben Monder\, and Kenny Werner; and he has recorded on the Native Language\, Leading Tone\, and Yummy House labels. \nMiles will feature his dad\, guitarist Steve Brown He was the Director of Jazz Studies at Ithaca\, a position he held for 40 years until his retirement in 2008.  Brown has played with such musicians as Jimmy Smith\, Paquito D’Rivera\, Chuck Mangione\, Phil Woods & Ray Charles and he was a member of Chuck Israel’s’ National Jazz Ensemble\, and toured the United States and Europe numerous times
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/miles-brown-quartet/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170602T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170602T210000
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SUMMARY:organissimo CD Release Event
DESCRIPTION:Pop music has been a rich resource jazz artists have mined for genera- tions and the music of the 1960s is no exception with many finding inspiration in the songs of The Beatles\, the quintessential band of that era.\n\norganissimo\, the acclaimed Michigan-based trio centered around the powerful Hammond B3 organ\, presents a new take on the Beatles oeuvre on its 6th album\, B3tles – A Soulful Tribute To The Fab Four. While traveling the highways of the American South returning from a festival in Tupelo\, MS\, in 2016 the band passed the time listening to their favorite Beatles songs and inevitably discussed arranging them for the organ trio format. They eventually convened in Alfredson’s home studio to flesh out those ideas and pick songs\, with arrangements coming together in a group setting as ideas flew back and forth.\n\nFounding members organist Jim Alfredson and drummer Randy Marsh came up with a clever approach to the George Harrison classic “Taxman\,” that opens the album as it also does Revolver which inspired the cover art on B3tles. Paul McCartney’s iconic bassline is present but squeezed into 7/8 time\, instead of the original 4/4. The band deftly shifts back and forth between signatures as guitarist Lawrence Barris provides funky stabs and a George Benson-esque solo over the 4/4 vamp. Barris\, the newest member of the band\, contributed heavily to the arrangements. Metric shifts continue with his arrangement of “All You Need Is Love\,” swung in 5/4 time\, with interspersed measures of 3/4 and he also came up with the gospel feel of “The Long And Winding Road\,” inspired by Aretha Franklin’s version from 1972 and the swinging versions “If I Fell” and “I Will.”\n\nOn “Dig A Pony\,” a hidden gem from Let It Be\, the band rips through a jazz waltz with a tricky solo from Marsh at the end. “Can’t Buy Me Love” grooves along with a mighty shuffle\, an organ trio staple since the days of Jimmy Smith\, which features percussion from Bill Vits. Mr. Vits and Mike List add to the psychedelia of “Within You Without You\,” with Alfredson manning a massive modular synthesizer and running his Hammond through effects pedals\, modulators and other studio wizardry to create a lush soundscape that embraces the listener.\n\nB3tles presents a fresh look at beloved Beatles songs and the care organis- simo has put into their music makes this album a joyful and inspired listen.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/organissimo-cd-release-event/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170601T200000
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SUMMARY:Scott Gwinnell Jazz Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:The Scott Gwinell Jazz Orchestra comes in the first Thursday of every month. Scott is a professor at Oakland University and is a respected educator and band leader. https://www.wscottjazz.com/
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/scott-gwinnell-jazz-orchestra-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170530T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170530T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162824
CREATED:20170528T164041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142416Z
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SUMMARY:Cliff Bell's Closed
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170529T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170529T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162824
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SUMMARY:Cliff Bell's Closed
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170528T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170528T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162824
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SUMMARY:Don't Mess with Bill: The Music of Bill Evans
DESCRIPTION:Don’t Mess with Bill: The Music of Bill Evans. This project is headed guitarist Steve Shepard a long-time veteran of the Detroit Jazz scene. Steve has meticulously crafted the originals and repertoire of Bill Evans with an authenticity to the legendary voicings and language of Evans on the guitar.  Rich Kowalewski is on Double Bass is in a melodic and conversational approach along with the unique coloring and shading of master drummer Rob Emanuel
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/dont-mess-with-bill-the-music-of-bill-evans/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170528T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170528T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162824
CREATED:20150819T203353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142352Z
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SUMMARY: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
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/jarrod-champion-7-2017-05-28/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170527T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170527T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162824
CREATED:20160914T033914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142357Z
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SUMMARY:Straight Ahead
DESCRIPTION:The women of the all-female jazz band Straight Ahead have an impressive history of recording and touring the US and Europe while still maintaining strong ties in the greater Detroit community. Throughout its 25-year history\, the core of the band has remained constant: pianist Alina Morr\, bassist Marion Hayden and drummer Gayelynn McKinney. \nThe current touring edition also includes vocalist Kimberly Wright and for the first time outside of recordings\, a male saxophonist\, Yancyy. Hayden and McKinney are known throughout the Detroit music community and beyond as first-call players for any project involving modern jazz. Morr is sought after as a solo artist and brings to the table her expertise in and affection for Latin music as well as blues and gospel. Wright comes from an R&B and pop direction\, having sung with Mary J. Blige and Kid Rock\, and Yancyy represents a contemporary jazz and gospel perspective.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/straight-ahead/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170526T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170526T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162824
CREATED:20150819T202704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142320Z
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SUMMARY:Dmitri Matheny Group
DESCRIPTION:“his arrangements of film noir themes and original tunes such as the new “Buckshot Rubaiyat\,” a Persian blues with a rumba beat. It’s dedicated to Bruno Mooshei\, the late proprietor of the Persian Aub Zam Zam Club on Haight Street\, where the composer enjoyed many of Mooshei’s fabled martinis.” – Jesse Hamlin \nThe Dmitri Matheny Group (quintet) is currently touring our popular Jazz Noir project\, offering a fresh spin on familiar TV and movie themes (film noir\, spy thrillers and crime dramas)\, plus a selection of new works\, jazz classics and beloved standards from the Great American Songbook. Concert highlights include a Noir Medley of cinematic favorites and our original “Crime Scenes” suite\, a dreamlike series of vignettes linked together with voiceover narrative in the hardboiled detective style of Dashiell Hammett and Raymond Chandler. \n 
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/dmitri-matheny-group/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170525T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170525T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162824
CREATED:20170331T175209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142410Z
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SUMMARY:Nicole New
DESCRIPTION:Nicole a passionate and provocative singer alluring crowds with her sensitivity and soulfulness.  Nicole’s eclectic style of singing\, drawing from her early influences of performing Jazz\, Pop\, Opera and musical theatre has transformed into a sound all her own.   http://nicolenew.com/
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/nicole-new-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170524T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170524T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162824
CREATED:20170331T175353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142410Z
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SUMMARY:Paul Carey Organ Trio featuring Shawn McDonald
DESCRIPTION:Classic organ Jazz\, swingin’ blues\, funky grooves and some soulful singing too! Shawn McDonald on the Hammond B3 and vocals\, Max Bauhof on the drums\, Paul Carey guitar.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/matt-lorusso-trio-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170523T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170523T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162824
CREATED:20170328T213519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142408Z
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SUMMARY:Marcus Elliot Quartet LAST NIGHT!
DESCRIPTION:Marcus Elliot is a saxophonist/composer/educator of the Metro-Detroit area who is quickly gaining recognition for his imaginative improvising\, and fervently thoughtful voice on the saxophone. Marcus has been playing professionally in the Detroit Jazz scene where he is studying\, practicing and composing the music you will hear every Tuesday night. \nhttp://www.marcuselliotmusic.com/
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/marcus-elliot-quartet-last-night/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170522T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170522T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162825
CREATED:20170417T204951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142411Z
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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 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 2017. 
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/bloomfield-hills-hs-jazz-bands/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170521T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170521T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162825
CREATED:20170331T160933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142409Z
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SUMMARY:Speakeasy Sundays with Miss Holly Hock
DESCRIPTION:Burlesque\, Speakeasy Sundays with Miss Holly Hock who has won numerous awards\, including Performer of the Year and Master of Tassels. Doors at 7 pm \n\nFacebook Event:\nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/229440460873130\n\nTicket Link:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/speakeasy-sunday-may-edition-tickets-34058970297
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/speakeasy-sundays-with-miss-holly-hock/
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