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SUMMARY:Chelsea Reed and the Fair Weather Five
DESCRIPTION:“She’s a true extrovert…even when you watch her sing\, she engages you and makes you feel like you’re part of the story.”\n— Terell Stafford\, Jazz trumpet player \nIn October 2012\, vocalist Chelsea Reed brought five of her friends together to play some tunes in a South Philly dining room. Her plan was to form a band that played for swing dancers\, so she could finally have the chance to sing her favorite songs for an audience that loved early jazz as much as she did. Since that fateful day\, she’s been living that dream and couldn’t be happier about it. \nNow\, Chelsea Reed and the Fair Weather Five are at home at swing dances\, jazz clubs and concert halls alike. They have played renowned Philadelphia venues and travel the country year round to perform at both Lindy and Blues exchanges and workshops. They’ve had the honor of sharing the stage with trombonist Wycliffe Gordon\, and he’s featured on their July 2017 release\, Spreadin’ Rhythm Around. \nThey love exploring the roots of jazz and finding creative ways to interpret forgotten songs. Drawing upon the intensity of powerhouse vocalists\, the ingenuity of 20th century composers\, and the soul of the dance floor\, Chelsea Reed and the Fair Weather Five honor the heritage of jazz with fresh arrangements and original songs. They are silly\, passionate people who love playing this music.\nAnd that’s all there is to it. \nhttps://www.facebook.com/ChelseaReedAndTheFairWeatherFive/
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/chelsea-reed-and-the-fair-weather-five-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190703T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190703T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181751
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SUMMARY:SETI
DESCRIPTION:SETI is a quartet consisting of bassist Eric Nachtrab\, drummer Sean Perlmutter and guitarists Ian Blunden and Tom Bartelmay\, all devoted to exploring the multifaceted music of Thelonious Monk. On one hand\, the groove and earthiness of his music is brought out by the swinging rhythm section while the two guitar frontline highlights the openness and ambiguity of these timeless compositions.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/seti/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190704T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190704T235959
DTSTAMP:20260403T181751
CREATED:20190528T203900Z
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SUMMARY:Closed for 4th of July
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URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/closed-for-4th-of-july/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190706T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190706T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181751
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SUMMARY:The Rob Crozier Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Modern Jazz Quartet with World Music Elements. \nRob Crozier is an excellent jazz bassist who leads his Jazz Ensemble in Michigan\, performing at clubs and festivals. Following on the success of their previous Tall Trees CD\, Ocean Blue is his band’s latest release.\nOcean Blue features the core quintet of bassist Crozier (who also plays the didgeridoo)\, Rafael Statin on tenor\, soprano\, bass clarinet and oboe\, pianist-keyboardist Keaton Royer\, drummer Rob Avsharian\, and percussionist Aron Kaufman along with a few guests. They perform nine originals that cover a wide range of styles and moods.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/the-rob-crozier-quartet/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190707T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190707T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181751
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SUMMARY:The James O'Donnell Trio
DESCRIPTION:Trumpeter/vocalist James O’Donnell has been entertaining Detroit audiences for years. He has toured around the globe and lived in Mexico City. He brings plenty of swing and humor to whatever he does! \nJames grew up listening to Detroit trumpet great Johnny Trudell. His first teacher was Carlos B. Rivera\, who  also taught Curtis Fuller. Other mentors include Russell Green\, Marcus Belgrave\, Herbie Williams\, Charlie Hooks and Felton Jones\, playing with these men of the horn was very inspiring and helped in developing his own sound. \nJames is known for his adaptation of trumpet mutes like the plunger\, the bucket\, the cup\, and the old swing era tradition of growling. \nJames will bring the guitarist Matt LoRusso and veteran bassist John Barron with him.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/the-james-odonnell-trio-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190712T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190712T201500
DTSTAMP:20260403T181751
CREATED:20190603T205057Z
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SUMMARY:The Jeff Cuny Trio
DESCRIPTION:Jeff Cuny is a fine 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. His fellow musicians include David Dunham on guitar & Stuart Lyons on drums\, together they also lead the collective band Beartrap.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/the-jeff-cuny-trio-11/2019-07-12/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190714T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190714T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181751
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SUMMARY:Detroit Jazz Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Detroit Jazz Workshops end-of-week performances will be at Cliff Bells Jazz Club on Sunday late afternoon and evening\, July\, 14th (High School/Adult).  Not open to the public. \nSun combo show 1\n4 to 6\nClear house \nSun combo show 2\n8 to 10 \nTickets accepted for all shows and\n$15 cover for walk-ins \nhttps://www.wscottjazz.com/
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/detroit-jazz-workshop-3/
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SUMMARY:Detroit Jazz Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Detroit Jazz Workshops end-of-week performances will be at Cliff Bells Jazz Club on  Monday evening\, July 15th (Middle School / Jazz Vocalists). Not open to the public. \nMon middle school and solo vocals\n7 to 10 \nTickets accepted for all shows and\n$15 cover for walk-ins \nhttps://www.wscottjazz.com/
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/detroit-jazz-workshop-2/
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SUMMARY:Sunday Brunch w/ Jarrod Champion
DESCRIPTION:Jarrod Champion is a self-taught pianist\, vocalist\, organist\, songwritier and multi-instrumentalist. Born in a suburb east of Detroit\, Michigan\, he’s the son of two working class parents\, both trained pianists. \nOriginally based in rock and roll\, Jarrod eventually spread out into the prominent jazz\, blues and traditional country/folk circuits found in and around Detroit. He has come to identify in large part with early New Orleans jazz\, blues and soul music while retaining the smokey\, bar-room romanticism he’s become known for.\nHe is and has been a member of numerous musical groups in the Detroit area and has toured both nationally and internationally in his career. \nJarrod is an active live and studio session musician and has written music for stage plays\, films and video productions. He also writes and performs original music under his own name\, fronts his own ensembles across many various genres\, and can be found in top jazz\, blues and rock establishments in and around the city of Detroit and beyond.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/sunday-brunch-w-jarrd-champion/2019-07-21/
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SUMMARY:Speakeasy Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Speakeasy Sundays – Sultry Summer Edition\nSunday\, July 21\nDoors 7:30 / Show 8:30\nFeaturing performances by:\nSiomai Moore\nCrocodile Lightning\nVivacious Miss Audacious\nLillith Von Tal\nLeena Allure\nMargaux Royale\nMiss Holly Hock\nEmcee: Hot Tawdry \nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/2923604781045608 \nTickets $20-$35\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/speakeasy-sundays-sultry-summer-edition-july-tickets-64106642694 \n 
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/speakeasy-sunday-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190724T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190724T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181751
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SUMMARY:Ali Jackson “Bring the World Home”
DESCRIPTION:Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation – J.C. Heard JazzWeek@Wayne presents: \nAli Jackson “Brings the World Home” in his first Detroit Jazz Festival presented by Quicken Loans performance as a bandleader. Feature set begins at 7 p.m. with the J.C Heard JazzWeek@Wayne open jam session kicking off at 8 p.m. Cover charge is $10 with free admittance for J.C. Heard JazzWeek@Wayne students and their families. \nJackson immediately became one of the world’s most sought-after young jazz drummers upon graduation from Detroit’s Cass Technical High School. As principal percussionist and drum chair for the acclaimed Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra for over a decade\, Ali was the heartbeat for Wynton Marsalis and the JLCO and performed with nearly every major jazz artist of his era. In addition to helping define the sound of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra for more than a decade\, Jackson holds the distinction of being the first percussionist\, composer and arranger to demonstrate mastery across the entire spectrum of musical styles. Now leading his own band\, Jackson brings his highly sought after\, unmistakably powerful swing to the intimate trio setting.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/ali-jackson-bring-the-world-home/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190727T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190727T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181751
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SUMMARY:Sandra Bomar
DESCRIPTION:A native Detroiter and an internationally known jazz artist\, Sandra received a musical\nscholarship from the University of Massachusetts\, and has also studied voice under\nlegendary artists such as Sheila Jordan\, Dr. Billy Taylor\, Alma Smith and Dr. Yusef Lateef. Sandra Bomar’s voice has been influenced by greats such as Nancy\nWilson\, Sarah Vaughn\, Phyllis Hyman\, Gloria Lynne and Dinah Washington.\nShe has established herself as a notable jazz stylist whose sultry voice can be heard\naround the Metro Detroit area in venues such as Baker’s Keyboard Lounge\, the\nDIA\, Bert’s Place\, the Dirty Dog Jazz Café\, Aretha’s Jazz Cafe\,\nNikolas\, Omara’s and many others. \nSandra has also performed at the Detroit Jazz festival\, the Toronto Jazz Festival and the Michigan Jazz Festival as well as the legendary Greenmill in Chicago\, Il and as well a tour of the United Kingdom.  She has also performed in the stage production of Cheek to Cheek. She has also performed with big bands led by trumpeters Gary Greenfelder and Johnny Trudell. Sandra Bomar will make your Jazz experience amazing!
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/sandra-bomar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190728T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190728T220000
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SUMMARY:Michael Hu Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Michael Hu is a 19-year old tenor saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist from Metro Detroit (Rochester Hills) currently attending the University of Michigan to pursue Jazz Studies. He currently studies with Andrew Bishop as well as Adam Larson. \nHu’s style is heavily influenced by Detroit and its incredible source of musicians like Marion Hayden\, Sean Dobbins\, and many others. \nHis quintet will feature – \nTrunino Lowe – Trumpet\nPeyton Miller – Vibraphone\nJonathon Muir-Cotton – Bass\nLouis Jones III – Drums
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/michael-hu-quintet-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190730T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190730T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181751
CREATED:20190605T145640Z
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SUMMARY:Book Launch: Mark Stryker’s “Jazz from Detroit.” Music by the Rodney Whitaker Quartet.
DESCRIPTION:7 p.m.\, presentation by the author\, followed by book signing\n8 to 10:30 p.m.\, Rodney Whitaker Quartet \n“Jazz from Detroit” is a landmark — the first book to explore Detroit’s pivotal role in shaping the course of modern and contemporary jazz from the 1940s until the present day. Written by an award-winning former music critic with the Detroit Free Press\, the book sweeps authoritatively through 75 years of jazz history and chronicles the indispensable contributions of dozens of musicians nurtured by Detroit. As Stryker writes in the book’s preface\, “The history of jazz and the history of jazz from Detroit are indivisible. You can’t tell one story without the other.”\nBassist Rodney Whitaker is one of more than two dozen Detroit-bred musicians profiled in the book. The longtime director of jazz studies at Michigan State University boasts a resume that includes Wynton Marsalis\, Roy Hargrove\, Kenny Garrett and dozens of other major figures. \nAdvance Praise for “Jazz from Detroit\,” published July 8\, 2019 by the University of Michigan Press \n“Deeply researched and expertly rendered\, Mark Stryker’s Jazz from Detroit has provided a diligent and insightful window into every aspect of how Detroit came to be one of the major centers of modern American musical research. This is an important and highly entertaining document that will stand as a definitive testament to the musical culture of Detroit.” — Pat Metheny\n“Jazz from Detroit is a masterpiece—one of the most insightful books about this music ever written. Mark Stryker’s perceptive commentary will resonate with both aficionados and newcomers to jazz.” — Ethan Iverson\n“There is no other city like Detroit: the musicians\, the vibe\, the people. Thank you\, Mark Stryker\, for Jazz from Detroit.” — Sonny Rollins\n“With a smooth and deeply informed style Mark Stryker in Jazz from Detroit writes authoritatively about the city’s almost matchless contribution to the history of jazz. His profiles of some of the iconic figures in jazz are so insightfully drawn\, so musical that you are tempted to stop reading and listen to their recordings.” — Herb Boyd\, author of “Black Detroit: A People’s History of Self-Determination”\n“Jazz from Detroit by Mark Stryker is a vital new piece of scholarship that’s also a real pleasure to read.” — Nate Chinen\, author of “Playing Changes: Jazz for the New Century”\nVisit www.jazzfromdetroit.com to learn more about “Jazz from Detroit.” \nAbout the author:\nMark Stryker is an author and award-winning arts reporter and critic based in Detroit. Stryker covered jazz\, classical music and the visual arts for the Detroit Free Press for 21 years from 1995-2016. His many national prizes include two ASCAP Deems Taylor Awards for music writing about bassist Ron Carter and composer Elliott Carter\, as well as several reporting awards for coverage of the Detroit Institute of Arts and City of Detroit bankruptcy. Before arriving in Detroit\, he worked for the South Bend Tribune and the Dayton Daily News. He also worked as a jazz saxophonist. Born in Bloomington\, Ind.\, Stryker earned a bachelor’s degree in American history from the University of Illinois and a master’s degree in journalism from Indiana University.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/book-launch-mark-strykers-jazz-from-detroit-music-by-the-rodney-whitaker-quartet/
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SUMMARY:Airey B & her Blues Boys featuring James O'Donnell
DESCRIPTION:Twenty-one-year old Airey is bold\, impressive\, and bodacious. A singer/songwriter as well as guitar player and pianist. Her voice is captivating\, expressive and emotional. She invokes the spirit of the first ladies of the blues like Ma Rainey\, Bessie Smith & Lizzie Miles. A breath of fresh air\, she helps to revive the true spirit of the blues for generations to come. Now backed by a group of excellent-musicians that include veteran Detroit trumpeter and singer James O’Donnell\, and the strong young rhythm section of bassist Trevor Lamb and drummer Jake Matthews.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/airey-b-her-blues-boys-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190802T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190802T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181751
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SUMMARY:The John Barron Trio
DESCRIPTION:Veteran Detroit bassist John Barron has performed and\nrecorded with numerous artists in a variety of musical\ngenres. Highlights include Bettye Lavette\, Motown legends\nThe Contours and Martha Reeves\, Wayne Kramer\, Odessa\nHarris\, Jill Jack\, Dennis Coffey and Latin jazz groups\nTumbao Bravo and Aguanko. His solo recordings Moods and\nTrio Fantastic have both been nominated for Detroit Music\nAwards. \nChris Codish on piano & keys\, Julian VanSlyke on drums. \nwww.johnbarronmusic.com
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/the-john-barron-trio/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190803T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190803T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181751
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SUMMARY:The Evan Mercer Trio
DESCRIPTION:Our long-standing regular early Saturday piano trio series\, led by Evan\, a fine cover\, young along with several strong young students at or recently graduated from WSU and now tours throughout the world with soul diva Bettye LaVette. With Samuel Chase Harris on bass & Jake Matthews on drums.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/the-evan-mercer-trio-2/2019-08-03/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190804T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190804T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181751
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SUMMARY:Ben Rosenblum
DESCRIPTION:Award-winning jazz pianist\, composer and accordionist Ben Rosenblum has been described as “mature beyond his years\,” (Jon Neudorf\, Sea of Tranquility)\, and as an “impressive talent” (C. Michael Bailey\, All About Jazz)\, who “caresses [the music] with the reverence it merits” (Bob Doerschuk\, Downbeat Magazine). Ben is based primarily in New York City\, and is a graduate of the Columbia-Juilliard program (in 2016). His original music combines his extensive knowledge of the history of jazz with a free-wheeling\, modern melodic sensibility and powerful narrative approach to the piano. His profound passion for jazz\, swing and world music genres finds expression in his unique fusion of harmonic and rhythmic elements from a wide array of sources\, and gives rise to a signature compositional sound and style at once iconoclastic and deeply rooted in such figures as Bill Evans and Wynton Kelly. Ben’s first priority in his composition and in his playing is always narrative – to tell a compelling story with his music\, while reaching the hearts of his audience\, connecting on an emotional\, an intellectual and a spiritual level. \nReviewers of his debut album Instead – released in 2017 with bassist Curtis Lundy and drummer Billy Hart – have been impressed by his musicality and his tasteful playing in light of his immense technical skill. Bob Doerschuk of Downbeat Magazine gave the album four stars\, and wrote\, “He has the chops to shoot off a few fireworks\, … but that doesn’t seem to be a priority when covering sacred material.” C. Michael Bailey notes approvingly: “there do emerge conservatoire aces with grit in their imagination and a facility to express such in their playing. Ben Rosenblum is one such performer/composer. The Julliard-Columbia trained pianist brings a freighter of technique to the keyboard\, while still maintaining enough earthiness in his playing to satisfy even the fussiest listener.” Fred Stal of RG Magazine most recently described his experience of listening to Ben’s live CD release performance: “The music keeps you on your feet and not wanting to miss a single moment of magic. … Raindrops from heaven poured down with style and grace from Rosenblum’s piano.”
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/ben-rosenblum-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190807T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190807T200000
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SUMMARY:JOEY DEFRANCESCO
DESCRIPTION:2-75 minutes sets\, one at 8pm & one at 10pm\, $35 per set. \nRaised in Philadelphia\, this is where the foundation of his musical roots in Jazz\, Blues and other musical art forms were born. To hear JOEY DEFRANCESCO today\, his music embodies the traditional art form infused with a distinct modern approach\, just part of what makes his music unmistakably his own. \nJoey DeFrancesco’s emergence in the 1980s marked the onset of a musical renaissance. Organ jazz had all but gone into hibernation from the mid-’70s to the mid-’80s until DeFrancesco reignited the flame with his vintage Hammond organ and Leslie speaker cabinet. The son of “Papa” John DeFrancesco\, an organist himself\, the younger DeFrancesco remembers playing as early as four-years-old. Soon after\, his father began bringing him to gigs in Philadelphia\, sitting in with legendary players like Hank Mobley and Philly Joe Jones\, who quickly recognized his talent and enthusiasm. With a natural gift for music\, DeFrancesco also swiftly picked up on the trumpet after a touring stint with Miles Davis as one of the two youngest players ever recruited for any of Davis’ ensembles. \nDeFrancesco has recorded and/or toured with his own groups as well as numerous renowned artists that include Ray Charles\, Van Morrison\, Diana Krall\, Nancy Wilson\, George Benson\, James Moody\, John Scofield\, Bobby Hutcherson\, Jimmy Cobb\, John McLaughlin\, Larry Coryell\, David Sanborn and many more. The four time Grammy® Award-nominee\, with more than 30 recordings as a leader under his belt\, has received countless Jazz Journalist Association awards and other accolades worldwide\, including being inducted into the inaugural Hammond Organ Hall of Fame in 2014\, the Philadelphia Music Walk of Fame in 2016 as well as topping the Critics Polls in DownBeat Magazine eleven times over the past fifteen years and the Readers Polls every year since 2005. DeFrancesco also hosts a weekly program on SiriusXM Radio’s Real Jazz channel titled “Organized.” \n2019 sees the Master Organist celebrate the 30th Anniversary of his debut album and the release of the adventurous recording In The Key Of The Universe\, available on Mack Avenue Records. \nQuotes:\n” He has dominated the instrument and the field as no one of his generation has.” – Chicago Tribune\n“Mr. DeFrancesco is a deeply authoritative musician\, a master of rhythmic pocket\, and of the custom of stomping bass lines beneath chords and riffs.” – The New York Times\n“DeFrancesco might be better known for his work in earthier jazz styles — he also teamed up with Van Morrison for 2018’s fun\, bluesy You’re Driving Me Crazy — but he sounds right at home here.” – Rolling Stone\n“All of this album is good…” – The New York Times\n“DeFrancesco has perhaps done more than anyone to expand the manner in which the organ can be played in jazz.” – Straight No Chaser
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/joey-defrancesco/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190811T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190811T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181751
CREATED:20190611T195201Z
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SUMMARY:Cliff Bell's PIANO SUMMIT EVENT
DESCRIPTION:A day for great piano players including: \nALVIN WADDLES\nKERRY PRICE\nJON MILAN\nJARROD CHAMPION\nMIKE KARLOFF\nMATTHEW BALL
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/pcliff-bells-piano-summit-event/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190811T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190811T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181751
CREATED:20190716T172206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142604Z
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SUMMARY:Isis Damil
DESCRIPTION:Clearly one of Detroit’s musical treasures is producer\, singer\, songwriter\, entrepreneur and Communications\nProfessional Isis Damil. Isis is a new breed of musical artist who is comfortable in all musical genres while\ncreatively making any style completely her own.” ~ Grammy award winning producer Kamau Kenyatte \nIsis Damil has performed in various venues and festivals from Detroit\, to New York\, Los Angeles\, and for the King of Ghana! She’s a communications professional who host her own talk show on WHPR TV 33 Detroit where she has a strong voice for the youth in her community. She composes and produces her own music and has shared the stage with many national and international artist such as UK Voice winner Max Milner\, James Carter\, Brian McKnight\, Dave McMurray\, Kamau Kenyatte and countless others. She’s currently a member of the Stellar Award Winning\, Grammy nominated group J. Moss and PAJAAM and has recently released her Sophomore CD entitled “Civil Love” which can be ordered at www.IsisDamil.com\, purchased at live performances\, and is available wherever music can be purchased online.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/isis-damil/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190814T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190814T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181751
CREATED:20190610T205445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142557Z
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SUMMARY:The Andy Perri Trio
DESCRIPTION:ANDY PERRI —JAZZ GUITARIST \nA local veteran guitarist who has performed at many venues across the metro –Detroit area\, specializing in jazz\, swing\, latin\, funk and blues. From Big bands (Rhythm Society Orchestra) to small groups (organ trios\, duo settings and quartets\, often with many of Detroit’s finest musicians). Andy returns to Cliff Bells\, and will be once again in a organ trio format\, exploring the music of the Soul Jazz idiom as exemplified by greats like Wes Montgomery\, Kenny Burrell and others.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/the-andy-perri-trio-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190815T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190815T223000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181751
CREATED:20190610T212933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142557Z
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SUMMARY:Zo! + Carmen Rodgers "Piano & A Microphone"
DESCRIPTION:Two separate artists who come together LIVE on the same stage\, at the same time to perform songs from each other’s vast discographies. Enter the stage\, Zo! + Carmen Rodgers. With a combined total of more than 10 individual projects\, several of which have hit the Billboard charts at one time or another\, they still fly under-the-radar while stealthily dishing solid servings of soul food to a seemingly starved scene. But folks who are steeped in the underground scene\, fans of them individually or as members of The Foreign Exchange crew especially\, have already set their Spotify/Pandora stations accordingly\, having seen Zo! and Carmen touring successfully.\nOn stage\, Carmen delivers sweet\, sultry & smoky vocals\, with a hint of Texas grit and southern daint\, as only a native Dallas gal can. Zo! brings it all together showcasing his musical visions with thick layers of keyboards and synthesizers that ride rhythm-heavy\, melodic tracks reminiscent of his native Detroit – all while possessing an audience rapport as easy-going as his smile. Together\, they present tunes from all of their projects including their newest releases\, Carmen’s Stargazer (Purpose Music Group/Nia) and Zo!’s SkyBreak (+FE Music).\nYou may be more accustomed to seeing Zo! + Carmen Rodgers on stage with a full band\, but Piano & A Microphone will give you a chance to witness them delivering their songs completely “stripped down” to their core featuring only piano and vocals. \nADVANCE TICKETS SOLD OUT. LIMITED TICKETS $30pp AT DOOR- FIRST COME\, FIRST SERVED. \nDoors open at 8:30 pm \n 
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/zo-carmen-rodgers-piano-a-microphone/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190816T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190816T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181751
CREATED:20190403T205701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142545Z
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SUMMARY:"Something To Live For: The Music of Billy Strayhorn"
DESCRIPTION:Arranger\, lyricist\, and pianist Billy Strayhorn was Duke Ellington’s alter ego. They partnered for 30+ years in writing both popular and artistic jazz compositions. “Take the A Train\,” Lush Life\,” “Day Dream\,” and “Isfahan” are examples of works penned by this quiet jazz composer and lyricist. “Something to Live For” will revisit Strayhorn’s masterpieces through a contemporary lens\, with the help of some of Detroit’s most talented jazz musicians. They will explore the virtuoso’s library\, combining energy and sophistication to present a unique vision in a way that Billy Strayhorn would’ve appreciated. \nEmma Aboukasm- vocals\nJanelle Reichman- saxophone\, clarinet\nScott Gwinnell- piano\nRob Bickley- bass\nPete Siers- drums
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/scott-gwiennlls-something-to-live-for-the-music-of-billy-strayhorn/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190818T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190818T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181751
CREATED:20190714T233514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142603Z
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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 blues artists Larry McCray\, Alberta Adams\, Joe Weaver & Johnnie Bassett.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/sunday-brunch-w-shawn-mcdonald-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190818T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190818T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181751
CREATED:20190612T154111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142557Z
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SUMMARY:Speakeasy Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Speakeasy Sundays – Flappers & Dappers – Tribute to the Roaring 20’s!\nAugust 18 / Doors 7:30 & Show 8:30\nFeaturing performances by:\nRoxi D’Lite\nGaea Lady\nSally Marvel\nAJ Sacco\nAda Vice\nMiss Holly Hock\nEmcee: Lilith Von Tal \n20’s style attire encouraged! \nTickets $20-$35: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/speakeasy-sundays-flappers-dappers-tribute-to-the-roaring-20s-tickets-66101713003\nFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/events/2581922361819345/
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/speakeasy-sunday-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190820T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190820T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181751
CREATED:20190708T171816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142601Z
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SUMMARY:Trunino Lowe Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Trunino Lowe is one of Detroit’s young promising musicians. Born & raised on Detroit’s eastside. Trunino is a proud graduate of Detroit Public Schools where his love for music began. It wasn’t until he attended the Detroit School of Arts where he began to pursue his career as a professional musician. Trunino now serves as a bandleader\, sideman\, composer\, and mentor. Mentored by Detroit Trumpeters Kris Johnson\, Dwight Adams\, Rayse Biggs\, and John Douglas. He’s a part of the jazz lineage of Detroit and strongly believes in continuing the Legacy.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/trunino-loew-quartet/2019-08-20/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190823T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190823T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181751
CREATED:20190819T205047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142608Z
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SUMMARY:Jeff Cuny Trio
DESCRIPTION:Jeff Cuny is a fine 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. His fellow musicians include David Dunham on guitar & David Alvarez III on drums\, together they also lead the collective band Beartrap
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/jeff-cuny-trio-47/2019-08-23/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190823T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190823T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181751
CREATED:20190403T040931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142545Z
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SUMMARY:Paul King
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. \nPaul will bring: \nTom Dennis\, piano\nIngrid Racine\, trumpet\nEric Nachtrab\, bass\nRob Avsharian\, drums
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/paul-king/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190824T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190824T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181751
CREATED:20190621T202316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142601Z
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SUMMARY:Shawn McDonald's Blue Break Beats
DESCRIPTION:Drenched in the tradition of smokey organ jazz is the soulful voice of Detroit native\, Shawn McDonald. Rich in the traditions of his hometown\, this Hammond organist is chalk-full of blue-eyed soul\, relentless swing\, deep fried funk and greazy blues. World renowned tenor saxophonist Rick Smith swings in from Germany with the bebop finesse of Dexter Gordon\, while incomparable tapestries of percussive color are woven by Detroit’s own goovesmith extraordinaire\, Djallo Djakate.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/shawn-mcdonalds-blue-break-beats/
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