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SUMMARY:Olin Clark Trio
DESCRIPTION:Olin Clark Trio: This is part of our on-going Wednesday Jazz Guitar Series. Olin\, originally from Grand Rapids\, is an MSU grad & he is making a good name for himself around Michigan. His influences range from Thelonious Monk to Wes Montgomery & his trio performs music from the Great American Songbook to Herbie Hancock as well as his own original compositions.  This will be his last Wednesday with us as he will be moving to New York City.  
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/olin-clark-trio/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170801T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170801T230000
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SUMMARY:Benefit for Master Drummer George Davidson
DESCRIPTION:Drummer & jazz master George Davidson grew up in Detroit and started his musical career tap dancing at the tender age of eight. In high school\, he was fortunate enough to continue his studies with the great Rex T. Hall and\, briefly\, with James Thurston at Wayne State University. Davidson’s career afforded him the opportunity of traveling throughout the world. He has worked and performed with the giants of Motown such as The Four Tops\, The Supremes and many others. He went on to work with numerous jazz\, pop and blues artists: Aretha Franklin\, Paul Butterfield\, Spanky Wilson\, Leon Thomas\, Eddie Russ\, Eddie Harris\, Dorothy Donegan\, Tribe\, Kirk Lightsey\, Rodney Whitaker\, Geri Allen\, Rufus Harley\, Teddy Edwards\, Dr. Donald Byrd\, The Michigan Jazz Masters\, Wendell Harrison\, Bill Heid and others. \nHouse rhythm section will include Tad Weed (piano)\, Kurt Krahnke (double-bass) & Pete Siers (drums)\, all close friends of George. Guest musicians / vocalists are welcome to participate in a Jam Session between 8PM – 11PM. \nIf you can’t attend this event\, but want to help out: https://www.generosity.com/medical-fundraising/george-davidson-recuperation-fund
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/benefit-for-master-drummer-george-davidson/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170730T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170730T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T192013
CREATED:20170713T180550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142422Z
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SUMMARY:Allen Dennard Organ Trio
DESCRIPTION:Trumpeter Allen Dennard is a rising player on the Detroit scene.  This time he will front an organ trio.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/allen-dennard-organ-trio/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170729T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170729T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T192013
CREATED:20170512T201816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142413Z
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SUMMARY:Cliff Bell's closed for a private event
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/cliff-bells-closed-for-a-private-event/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170728T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170728T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T192013
CREATED:20170512T202547Z
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SUMMARY:Eddie Moore & The Outer Circle
DESCRIPTION:When you speak to Eddie Moore you find an ocean of calm\, and when you listen to Eddie Moore & The Outer Circle you find the depth of that ocean. Eddie reaches from the soul with every note\, in a deep way\, with a tension just below the surface that speaks of great things. His yearning for exploration and curiosity in music contribute to an ebb and flow freedom of expression\, that in result gives to new discovery. \nThe 2016 Charlotte Street Generative Performing Arts Award recipient formally began his musical journey at Texas Southern University where he earned a Bachelors in Arts in Piano Performance. Raised in Houston\, Texas Moore is a lifelong musician traversing a number bands and styles before going back to school to get a Masters in Arts from the University of Missouri-Kansas City under the direction of Jazz Master Bobby Watson. \nDiversity and inclusiveness have become to define Moore as an artist. His expansive sensibilities have allowed him to perform and record with such distinctive artist such as Bobby Watson\, Pam\, Watson\, Logan Richardson\, Maurice Brown\, Krystal Warren\, Matt Otto\, Brandon Draper\, Andre Hayward\, Tivon Pennicott\, and 77 Jefferson. \nNominated as Best Soloist\, and Jazz Band (Eddie Moore & The Outer Circle) by Pitch Magazine. Moore’s music is a celebration of the integral differences in musical viewpoints.  “The Freedom of Expression”\, Moore’s debut album as a leader was given 3.5 stars from Downbeat jazz magazine while reaching national and international acclaim. This album incorporates elements of soul\, r&b\, and hip-hop into his take on contemporary jazz.  “Moore’s compositions exude a sophisticated soulful elegance that create a tastefully fulfilling venture into a range of dynamic pieces\, with the musicianship to match.” – Downbeat Magazine  \nMoore’s  third album with The Outer Circle\,  “Kings & Queens” released with Ropeadope Records.  “Kings and Queens” is a 3-part suite inspired by African-American history. The first movement goes back centuries to a time when African-American ancestors were literally kings and queens on their continent. Moore’s forward-thinking sounds are part of the rich continuum of African-American music that continues to be imbued with indigenous African elements. The Outer Circle’s remarkable sensitivity and cohesive interplay reflect an unflinching groove that sticks to your ribs. “Kings & Queens” has been featured in varied publications such as Jazziz Magazine\, The Jazz Ambassadors Magazine\, The Pitch KC\, and NextBop. \nMoore music celebrates the human experience while honoring the legacy of the American Idiom through his commitment to artistic inclusiveness\, and innovation. \nOfficial Website: www.eddiemooremusic.com
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/eddie-moore-the-outer-circle/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170727T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170727T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T192013
CREATED:20170608T123703Z
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SUMMARY:RC & The Gritz (aka Erykah Badu’s Band)
DESCRIPTION:The Gritz Band is more of an eclectic super-group than your average hip-hop band. Known by some as Erykah Badu’s band. Founded by Band Leader RC Williams in 2004\, the group is made up of a diverse mix of musicians from across Texas whose repertoire includes R&B\, Hip-Hop\, and Soul Music. They recently released their sophomore album\, “The Feel”.\n\nRC “Rceeezy” Williams – Keyboards\, Vocals\nCleon Edwards – Drums\nTaRon Lockett – Percussion\nBraylon “Brother B” Lacy – Bass\nClaudia Melton – Vocals\nJah Born – MPC (drum machine)\n\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/rc-the-gritz-aka-erykah-badus-band-tickets-35234295727
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/rc-the-gritz-aka-erykah-badus-band/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170726T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170726T200000
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CREATED:20160517T123512Z
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SUMMARY:Cameron Graves with Detroit Jazz Fest All-Stars Jeffrey Pedraz and Sean Dobbins
DESCRIPTION:Cameron Graves\, a visionary pianist\, keyboardist and composer\, will join Jeffrey Pedraz and Sean Dobbins of the Detroit Jazz Festival All-Stars\, for a feature set from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday\, July 26 at Cliff Bell’s. Following the performance\, students from the Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation’s J.C. Heard JazzWeek@Wayne program will take the stage for an open jam session from 7:30-10:30 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. There’s a $10 coverage charge; the cost is waived for J.C. Heard JazzWeek@Wayne students and their families
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/current-the-kg-experience-2016-10-12-2017-01-11-2017-07-26/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170725T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170725T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T192013
CREATED:20170514T010108Z
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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\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-4/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170723T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170723T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T192013
CREATED:20170514T005105Z
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SUMMARY:Speakeasy Sundays with Holly Hock
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:30pm / Show 8:30pm\nSpeakeasy Sunday July Edition with performances by:\nDarling Dollie (Indianapolis\, IN)\nHot Tawdry (Chicago\, IL)\nKitten Von Mitten (Detroit\, MI)\nKitty Hawkk (Toledo\, OH)\nLeena Allure (Detroit\, MI)\nMagenta Demure (Detroit\, MI)\nMiss Holly Hock (Detroit\, MI)\n\nFB: https://www.facebook.com/events/1911070042447796\nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/speakeasy-sundays-july-2017-edition-tickets-35829719656\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/speakeasy-sundays-with-holly-hock/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170722T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170722T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T192013
CREATED:20170512T201528Z
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SUMMARY:Alex Levine Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Fresh from a summer European tour\, including a performance at the Ambria Jazz Festival\, and a new recording project\, the Alex Levine Quartet returns to Cliff Bells. \n”Guitarist Levine\, saxophonist Marcus Elliot\, double bassist Ben Rolston\, and drummer Stephen Boegehold are a group mind. The elements are in perfect balance in their musical universe. The melodies are a series of carefully controlled explosions\, often synapse clearing” – (KUCI Irvine) \nAlex Levine – guitar\, Marcus Elliot – saxophone\, Ben Rolston – bass\, Stephen Boegehold – drums \nalexlevinemusic.com
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/alex-levine-quartet-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170721T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170721T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T192013
CREATED:20170512T201329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142413Z
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SUMMARY:Alex Levine Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Fresh from a summer European tour\, including a performance at the Ambria Jazz Festival\, and a new recording project\, the Alex Levine Quartet returns to Cliff Bells. \n”Guitarist Levine\, saxophonist Marcus Elliot\, double bassist Ben Rolston\, and drummer Stephen Boegehold are a group mind. The elements are in perfect balance in their musical universe. The melodies are a series of carefully controlled explosions\, often synapse clearing” – (KUCI Irvine) \nAlex Levine – guitar\, Marcus Elliot – saxophone\, Ben Rolston – bass\, Stephen Boegehold – drums \nalexlevinemusic.com
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/alex-levine-quartet/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170720T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170720T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T192013
CREATED:20170610T002358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142416Z
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SUMMARY:Nolan Young/Kason Belgrave Group
DESCRIPTION:Two of the very best young sax players in town with a group that features the veteran drummer Greg “Vibrations” Williams. Greg has performed with jazz greats Grant Green\, Sonny Rollins & Charles Earland. (photo by Mark L Brown)
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/nolan-youngkason-belgrave-group/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170719T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170719T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T192013
CREATED:20170514T014827Z
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SUMMARY:Caroline Davis & Maitri
DESCRIPTION:“Imagine David Bowie producing a show featuring Sam Cooke songs as played by the Dirty Projectors.” Translated from Sanskrit\, Maitri (”my tree”) is an unconditional friendship and acceptance of yourself that extends outward to the world. This group was formed by Caroline Davis (voice/woodwinds) to embrace both the hardship and ecstasy of life through song\, and it is now a collective songwriting outlet for both herself and Ben Hoffmann (voice/keyboards). Featuring driving keyboards and a powerful rhythm section led by Sam Weber (bass) and Jay Sawyer (drums)\, Maitri incorporates a heavy dose of soul and R&B\, while also drawing upon indie influences. A unique sound in the Brooklyn musical landscape\, Maitri is the soundtrack for the inevitable ushering in of the new world order. \nThe leader is saxophonist Caroline Davis: Mobile since her birth in Singapore\, composer\, saxophonist\, and educator Caroline Davis now lives in Brooklyn\, New York. After making her mark on the Chicago jazz community during her 8-year stint there\, she moved to New York in 2013\, and has proven to be an active leader and sidewoman in the national jazz scene. \n 
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/caroline-davis-maitri/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170718T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170718T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T192013
CREATED:20170514T002800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142413Z
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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-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170718T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170718T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T192013
CREATED:20170717T194407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142422Z
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SUMMARY:Blue Lake International Jazz Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Blue Lake International Jazz Ensemble has just returning from a month-long tour of France and Germany.  They will be in top form & extremely professional.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/blue-lake-international-jazz-ensemble/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170717T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170717T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T192013
CREATED:20170619T190920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142418Z
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SUMMARY:The Metro-Detroit Jazz Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Metro-Detroit Jazz Workshop is an organization dedicated to providing jazz education to students of all ages\, instruments\, and experience levels. For more info: https://www.facebook.com/helpwithjazz/ \nMiddle school and high school bands play from 8pm until 9pm\, then clear the house\, and do the vocalists from 9:30 until 11 PM.\nBar menu only served \n 
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/the-metro-detroit-jazz-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170716T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170716T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T192013
CREATED:20170514T040741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142414Z
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SUMMARY:Metro Detroit Jazz Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Metro-Detroit Jazz Workshop is an organization dedicated to providing jazz education to students of all ages\, instruments\, and experience levels.\n\nFor more info: https://www.facebook.com/helpwithjazz/\n\n\n3-3:30pm- set up #1 /doors open\n3:30pm student arrival #1\n4-6pm- Combo 1\,2\,3\,4 perform\n7-7:30pm- set up #2 /doors open\n7:30- set up #2\n8-10pm- Combo 5\,6\,7\,8 perform\n$10adv/$15 door
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/metro-detroit-jazz-workshop/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170715T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170715T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T192013
CREATED:20170512T200330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142413Z
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SUMMARY:Paul King & Party of Six
DESCRIPTION:Influenced heavily by the great jazz\, swing and soul crooners\, Paul King has created a classic sound of his own. Known for his smooth tone and sophisticated style\, Paul and his band have a gift for making your evening special. His interesting song choices and wonderful vocal phrasing have been making dancers\, jazz heads and casual listeners happy for decades. Tonight\, Paul will be backed by some of the swinginest cats in Detroit. This band’s sound is greater than the sum of its parts. Come out\, strap in and get ready for great time.\n\nHis band includes:\nTom Dennis\, piano\nJeff Pedraz\, bass\nRob Avsharian\, drums\nJames Hughes\, reeds\nNick Backos\, vibes
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/paul-king-party-of-six/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170714T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170714T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T192013
CREATED:20170514T053108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142414Z
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SUMMARY:Modern Element
DESCRIPTION:Modern Element features the young musicians Trunino Lowe\, Benny Rubin Jr and others. A super-band of Detroit young lions.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/trunino-lowe/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170713T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170713T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T192013
CREATED:20170514T020206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142414Z
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SUMMARY:Paul VornHagen Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Winner of 5 Detroit Music Awards as a bandleader and instrumentalist\,  Flute/Sax/Vocalist Paul VornHagen has been a mainstay on the Michigan jazz scene for over 30 years performing at all the major jazz festivals and nightclubs.  His numerous recordings on PKO Records have been featured on many NPR programs including the top syndicated  show\, Jazz After Hours.  The 2016 release\, Trust Your Heart\, was chosen for the top “Sweet 16” recordings of the year by WEMU-FM.  Paul’s warm and dynamic sound has been compared to Dexter Gordon (tenor sax)\, Yusef Lateef (flute) and Chet Baker (vocals).  Expect a seamless blend of bebop\, swing\, mambo\, cha  cha and bossa nova beats with jazz standards and original compositions.   Joining him on the stage will be an all-star combo of Gary Schunk (piano)\, Kurt Krahnke (bass) and Scott Kretzer (drums).
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/paul-vornhagen-quartet/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170711T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170711T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T192013
CREATED:20170514T011157Z
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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\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-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170709T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170709T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T192013
CREATED:20170421T175028Z
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SUMMARY:Bob Sweet Quartet
DESCRIPTION:This is a powerful quartet featuring Bob Sweet on drums\, Tad Weed on piano\, Andrew Bishop on saxophones\,flute\, and clarinet\,  and Kurt Krahnke on bass. Expect high energy\, unpredictable improvisation\, and a diverse and eclectic mix of compositions.\n\nAndrew Bishop is a formidable multi-instrumentalist\, as well as an educator and scholar. He has played with Geri Allen\, Karl Berger\, Sandip Burman\, Kenny Burrell\, Eugene Chadbourne\, Ray Charles\, Gerald Cleaver\, Robert Hurst\, John Lindberg\, The Either Orchestra\, Mat Maneri\, The Manhattan Transfer\, Tony Malaby\, Ben Monder\, Jeremy Pelt\, Craig Taborn\, Clark Terry\, Matt Wilson\, and John Zorn\, amomg many others. Andrew is an associate professor of jazz and contemporary improvisation at the University of Michigan.\n\nKurt Krahnke has been one of the most in-demand bassists in the State of Michigan–-and beyond-–for decades. After getting a solid foundation at Berklee College of Music and the New England Conservatory of Music\, he toured the east coast with Ron Levy for two years and then went on play with Wendell Harrison\, Phil Lasley\, Jimmy Giuffre\, Joe Henderson\, Sonny Fortune\, Pinetop Perkins\, Russell Green\, and Leon Thomas. He is\, for very good reason\, one of the busiest bassists around.\n\nBob Sweet has been on the Detroit and Southeast Michigan scene since the seventies\, playing in a variety of soul\, pop\, blues\, and jazz ensembles. He was part of Roy Brooks’ Aboriginal Percussion Choir and played for a number of years with Detroit favorites the Sun Messengers\, as did Kurt Kranke. His connections with the Creative Music Studio in Woodstock\, New York\, have placed him in performance and workshop situations with Karl Berger\, the Art Ensemble of Chicago\, Jack DeJohnette\, Kirk Knufke\, Ed Blackwell\, and many other leading improvisers from around the world\n\nTad Weed has played with Charles Lloyd\, Carmen McRae\,  Woody Herman\, Mundell Lowe\, John Patitucci\, Vinny Golia\, Richie Cole\, Teddy Edwards\, and Dick Berk. He’s currently the associate professor of jazz piano at the University of Toledo. Leonard Feather\, in his Encyclopedia of Jazz\, said that Tad “displays a very rare ability to cross over from dashing bop lines to rich impressions\, he has all of the bases covered from funky blues to the border of the avant-garde.”\n[Photo credit\, Andre Thomas] \n 
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/bob-sweet-quartet/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170708T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170708T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T192013
CREATED:20170512T194635Z
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SUMMARY:Sean Dobbins Organ Quartet
DESCRIPTION:The Sean Dobbins Organ Quartet will feature music from their latest CD The Journey as well as other jazz standards with an original twist. The show will also include a performance featuring the premier rising stars in the Detroit area.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/sean-dobbins-organ-quartet-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170707T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170707T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T192013
CREATED:20170512T230113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142413Z
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SUMMARY:Talking Ear
DESCRIPTION:The band takes a unique and academic approach to a rich combination of jazz and new music\, combining a range of talent and experience in their young members\, to create a sound original\, exploratory\, and all their own.”
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/talking-ear/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170706T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170706T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T192013
CREATED:20170514T033149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142414Z
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SUMMARY:Aston Neighborhood Pleasure Club
DESCRIPTION:The Aston Neighborhood Pleasure Club bring the sounds of New Orleans street bands to every place they play. This acoustic ensemble is equally at home in your living room\, in a club\, or on the street. Whether providing hot horn lines\, gritty guitar comping\, or sultry singing\, the ANPC evoke the festive spirit of New Orleans whenever they perform.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/aston-neighborhood-pleasure-club/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170705T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170705T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T192013
CREATED:20160517T123512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142404Z
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SUMMARY:Cliff Bell's Closd for the night.
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/current-the-kg-experience-2016-10-12-2017-01-18-2017-07-05/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170704T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170704T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T192013
CREATED:20170514T002911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142413Z
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SUMMARY:Cliff Bell's closed for 4th of July
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/cliff-bells-closed-for-4th-of-july/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170702T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170702T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T192013
CREATED:20170514T002027Z
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SUMMARY:Laura Rain and the Caesar's CD Release Party
DESCRIPTION:LAURA RAIN AND THE CAESARS  “WALK WITH ME” \nLaura Rain and the Caesars celebrate release of fourth album. \nLaura Rain and the Caesars have been putting a lot of miles on their Ford V8 motor the past couple years. After releasing their third album (Gold in 2015)\, the band continued their heavy touring schedule performing in Paris\, France to San Francisco\, CA bringing their unique Motor City funky soul to a new audience. \nLaura Rain is a singer with exceptional skill and power. She thrives on hard work\, dedication and resolve. Her ability to deliver her own songs with fearless emotion and excitement while performing is genuine\, and startling to witness. When she met her bandmate (now husband) George Friend\, the two shared a interest in creation. \n“When I first heard Laura sing I was astounded…she had the blues in her intonation\, and I could hear that she was an experienced and emotional performer…I thought I’d better start a band formed around her before someone else does!!” \nThe two set about writing music immediately\, and after a years worth of local gigs establishing both their repertoire and band\, they released an album. Much to their surprise\, the debut album Electrified (2013) received notable attention both in the press and on the airwaves. Local DJ’s Ann Delisi\, and Rob Reinhardt started spinning the record on Detroit’s WDET week after week. It was the inspiration needed to keep the songwriting duo on a constant schedule of writing in the morning\, and performing at night. \nThe next two albums Closer (2014) and Gold (2015) solidified the band’s reputation on a national level. The band toured from 2014-2017 almost every month. Radio play continued to grow and Laura Rain found herself performing at festivals and top-tier clubs throughout the U.S. and Canada. In 2016\, the duo also won their first Detroit Music Award for “Outstanding Blues Songwriter.”\nLaura Rain adds about her songs “I try and leave an uplifting feeling with people. I want them to be touched deeply and inspired. If all else fails\, a good funky beat will do the same.”
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/detroits-laura-rain-and-the-caesars-cd-release-party/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170701T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170701T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T192013
CREATED:20170512T193844Z
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SUMMARY:Sean Dobbins Modern Jazz Messengers
DESCRIPTION:Southeastern Michigan jazz drummer Sean Dobbins has been the most active sideman on the local scene during the first decade of the new millennium for good reason. A facile\, limber\, inventive\, and playful musician who adds extreme value to any band\, his happy persona and zest for life easily translate into every performance. Stepping away from his duties with the mainstream jazz combo Urban Transport\, Dobbins and this quintet take their Modern Jazz Messengers name seriously\, in tribute to Art Blakey and the Blue Note hard and post-bop musicians of the ’60s who have influenced at least three generations of jazz lovers. Those three age brackets of players are represented here\, with baby boomer bassist Marion Hayden\, ’80s wunderkind vibraphonist Robert Pipho\, and Gen-Xers Dobbins\, pianist Steve Richko\, and alto saxophonist Dean Moore. All are impressive musicians — collectively and individually. From the Blakey repertoire are Wayne Shorter numbers — the bouncy shuffle groove “One by One\,” a unique 3/4 modal Latin treatment of “Lester Left Town” featuring Pipho on the marimba\, and the jumpy staccato-accented hard bopper “Ping Pong.” Moore is clearly the standout\, as his alto sax sound reflects Kenny Garrett in some respects\, but you hear a distinctiveness developing. He’s one to watch. There are several other tracks not readily associated with Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers\, like standard takes of Cedar Walton’s “Bolivia\,” Tom Harrell’s “Sail Away\,” and Clare Fischer’s “Pensativa.” Chick Corea’s “Humpty Dumpty” has the most intriguing arrangement\, with Hayden’s bass leading\, Moore’s alto following\, and Pipho on the second chorus before all join in. The lone original is the title cut\, written by Dobbins\, a spirited waltz feature for Moore. A competent and credible effort\, if not all that original\, it’s a well-conceived and thoughtful recording of a combo that hopefully will do more\, stretch the parameters\, and expand its repertoire within Blakey’s purview or not.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/sean-dobbins-modern-jazz-messengers/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170630T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170630T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T192013
CREATED:20170418T175137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142411Z
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SUMMARY:Sheila Landis
DESCRIPTION:Sheila Landis has been performing her unique style of jazz\, Latin and blues since 1973. Her current schedule has her performing at Michigan’s most prestigious festivals\, concert venues and nightclubs. Clearly one of the area’s finest vocalists\, Sheila has been chosen as the “Outstanding Jazz Vocalist� by The Detroit Music Awards on seven occasions including 2001\, 2002 and 2003. Her catalog of recorded work on her own SheLan Records has received extensive airplay in local\, national and international markets.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/sheila-landis/
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