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SUMMARY:The Jeff Shoup Quartet
DESCRIPTION:A lifelong Michigan resident\, drummer Jeff Shoup has performed all over the state of Michigan in a wide variety of styles and settings over the last twenty five years. The list of musicians with whom Jeff has performed continues to grow\, and includes Fareed Haque\, Rodney Whitaker\, Randy Napoleon\, Michael Dease\, Betty Joplin\, Tony Monaco\, organissimo\, Rick Roe\, Dmitri Matheny\, Ramona Collins\, Rob Smith\, Chris Codish\, Keith Kaminski\, Tad Weed\, Ron Brooks\, Brian Charette\, Gary Schunk\, Sunny Wilkinson\, Cindy Scott\, Brian Seeger\, Smokin’ Joe Kubek\, and many others. He is probably most well-known as the host for the popular Jazz Tuesdays at Moriarty’s Pub music series\, based in Lansing. Jeff holds a graduate degree in Jazz Studies from Michigan State University and has been on faculty at Hope College Department of Music in Holland\, Michigan\, since 2017. He endorses Vic Firth drum sticks and brushes\, and Zildjian cymbals. \nJeff launched his own band in 2019\, which leans heavily on the sound of the classic “soul jazz” era\, but incorporates unexpected repertoire such as choice pop tunes and even a fusionistic surprise or two. For this performance Jeff will be joined by Hammond organ phenom Corey Kendrick\, along with saxophonist Trent Harris and Detroit guitarist Cory Allen.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/the-jeff-shoup-quartet/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190608T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190608T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170536
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SUMMARY:Samuel Chase Harris Trio
DESCRIPTION:Sam is a strong young acoustic bass player and he will lead the dinner time band on this evening.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/samuel-chase-harris-trio/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190609T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190609T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170536
CREATED:20190518T231050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142551Z
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SUMMARY:The Frost Middle School Jazz Band
DESCRIPTION:From Livonia\, MI\, The Frost Middle School Jazz Band is under the direction of Michael Rais. The jazz band is made up of 22 members that auditioned for this group. The Jazz Band is one of the highest ensembles at Frost M.S. The Jazz band will be performing all styles including jazz\, swing\, funk\, and more. Make sure you come out and support these fine young musicians.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/the-frost-middle-school-jazz-band/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190609T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190609T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170536
CREATED:20190518T231537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142551Z
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SUMMARY:Seth Ebersole & in Absentia
DESCRIPTION:With – David Dunham – guitar\, Liany Mateo – Bass\, Madison George – drum set \n– Seth M Ebersole is the Jazz Artist in Residence at Saginaw Valley State University as well as the Jazz Woodwind Faculty at the Kalamazoo Jazz & Creative Institute. The quartet is venturing into new territory with a suite of original music that celebrates the various colors of life. \n– The program features music derived from the colors of life. In writing this music\, I strove to use the good times and the bad to present my truths about human interaction and change. Some works are hopeful\, some are bleak\, but I desperately hope they all convey truth to you\, the listener. \n– Photo Credit: Jessica Cowles
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/seth-ebersole-in-absentia/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190614T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190614T235959
DTSTAMP:20260403T170536
CREATED:20190607T050003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142555Z
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SUMMARY:Private Event
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/private-event/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190615T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190615T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170536
CREATED:20190403T035325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142545Z
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SUMMARY:The Evan Mercer Trio
DESCRIPTION:Our early Saturday piano trio series\, led by Evan\, a fine young pianist along with several strong young musicians that have all graduated from WSU. Evan now tours throughout the world with soul diva Bettye LaVette. Evan Mercer on piano\, Samuel Chase Harris on string bass & Jake Matthews on drums.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/the-evan-mecer-trio/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190616T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190616T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170536
CREATED:20190403T172922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142545Z
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SUMMARY:Fathers Day Brunch with 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/fathers-day-brunch-with-shawn-mcdonald-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190616T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190616T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170536
CREATED:20190518T225147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142551Z
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SUMMARY:Father's Day Dinner featuring Steven Taetz Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Father’s day with vintage pop\, swing\, and jazz singer and composer/lyricist Steven Taetz from Toronto. He will be singing hits made popular by Frank Sinatra\, Tony Bennett\, and his own new standards that have been praised by JazzTimes. Taetz is joined by talented bassist David Maclean\, and local legends Scott Gwinnell on piano and Dave Zwolinski on drums.\nSteven Taetz has performed in venues such as Carnegie Hall\, The Bitter End and Rockwood Music Hall (NY)\, The Rogers Centre (Toronto)\, Hotel Café (LA)\, House of Jazz (Montreal)\, and will be featured at Rochester International Jazz Festival and Toronto International Jazz Festival shortly after this debut at Cliff Bells. \n“As sophisticated as Cole Porter\, as sly as Blossom Dearie.” – JazzTimes \n 
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/steven-taetz-ensemble/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190621T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190621T201500
DTSTAMP:20260403T170536
CREATED:20190618T204926Z
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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 & David Alavarz III on drums\, together they also lead the collective band Beartrap.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/the-jeff-cuny-trio-10/2019-06-21/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190621T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190621T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170536
CREATED:20190403T034541Z
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SUMMARY:John "Tbone" Paxton w/ the RJ Spangler Band
DESCRIPTION:John “Tbone” Paxton is a veteran trombonist and vocalist professionally active in Southeastern Michigan for many years. He is the featured singer and trombone soloist with the award-winning jazz ensemble\, the Planet D Nonet. John is a 2nd generation musician and a son of the “Jazz Age.” His soulful sense of swing\, phrasing\, and his ability to interpret and bring personal meaning to a lyric allows him to connect to his audience at an emotional level\, both as a vocalist and as an instrumentalist. \nJohn was integral member of the Sun Messengers band for decades\, leaving to develop his own career as a jazz singer and trombonist. He has had long associations with many of the great Detroit area bandleaders like Paul Keller\, Eddie Nuccilli\, Scott Gwinnell and piano master Mr B. Tbone has also played with a lot of great blues and R&B men as well\, including Earl King\, Johnny Adams\, Sir Mac Rice\, Pinetop Perkins and even Latin Jazz Great Eddie Palmieri! His repertoire reflects all of these influences\, most notably\, growing up in a musical home influenced by his father Fred\, who was an accomplished pianist working all the major rooms in the area. In fact\, a regular pianist at the London Chop House for fifty years! His repertoire features both hits and obscure rarities by such artists as Fats Waller\, Frank Sinatra\, Danny Barker\, Nat Cole and Louis Jordan\, creating his own personal take on the Great American Songbook. \nJohn draws the audience in and brings passion\, soul\, a unique repertoire\, joy and authenticity to his performances everywhere and every night!! Look for his upcoming recording “Back in Your Own Backyard” with the RJ Spangler Quartet on the Detroit Music Factory imprint.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/john-tbone-paxton-w-the-rj-spangler-band/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190622T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190622T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170536
CREATED:20190531T043508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142551Z
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SUMMARY:Evan Mercer Trio
DESCRIPTION:A weekly Saturday piano trio series\, led by Evan\, a fine young pianist along with several strong young musicians that have all graduated from WSU. Evan now tours throughout the world with soul diva Bettye LaVette. Evan Mercer on piano\, Samuel Chase Harris on string bass & Jake Matthews on drums.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/evan-mercer-trio-12/2019-06-22/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190623T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190623T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170536
CREATED:20190531T043744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142551Z
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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-jarrod-champion-8/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190623T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190623T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170536
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SUMMARY:Adam Ben Ezra
DESCRIPTION:• Currently has over 74\,485 followers on Facebook and over 21\,200 followers on Instagram.\nDouble-Bass phenomenon\, multi-instrumentalist and online sensation Adam Ben Ezra; a man seemingly on a mission to bring his instrument from its status as a background note to the dominant front-presence it deserves. For the past few years Adam has been pushing his craft in new\, exciting directions and carving out a unique spot for himself in today’s international musical landscape\, with both his virtuosity and musicianship earning him great success along the way.\nWith tens of millions of hits on his video clips and a strong following on all social media platforms\, it is clear Adam is a bonafide internet star. However\, his success is certainly not limited to the web\, having performed around the globe in major international music festivals and shared stages with some of the world’s fusion giants – including Pat Metheny\, Victor Wooten and Richard Bona – over the last few years. His work has been shown at industry leading publications\, such as the BBC\, CBS News\, Time Magazine and The British Telegraph to name but a few. Jazz FM has defined his appearance as ”a dazzling virtuosity and breath-taking athletic performance”.\nThe term “multi-instrumentalist” is often overused but in this case it couldn’t be more fitting; Adam began playing the violin at age five and picked up the guitar at age nine. Over the years he has added the piano\, clarinet\, oud\, slide flute and even beatbox to his arsenal\, largely teaching himself each time. However\, it was an introduction to the double-bass at age 16 that truly changed his life\, when he instantly fell in love with the instrument’s rich sound.\nDrawing inspiration from heroes as diverse as Bach\, Sting\, Bobby McFerrin and Chick Corea\, Adam made a clear decision to make his compositions current – no matter the tool used. He has consciously added new colors to his palette\, incorporating elements of Jazz\, Latin and Mediterranean music into his playing.\nWhether he is playing original material or his wonderfully crafted cover arrangements\, ABE is a creative force of nature who can transform a room full of strangers into lifelong fans in a moment. Regardless if he’s performing solo\, duo or as part of his Trio with guitar and percussion\, no two shows are alike as he expertly moves from one instrument to the next\, sometimes within the same song\, without ever missing a beat. Using a smart combination of effects and pedals\, Adam regularly loops his notes in order to deliver an authentic wall of sound\, worthy of a small orchestra. With a rise in requests for international appearances and a need to push his instrument further\, Adam commissioned a special one-of-a-kind 5 strings bass with an unusual removable neck setup.\nBoth his Trio album (Can’t Stop Running\, 2015) and latest Solo album (Pin Drop\, 2017) showcase not just a virtuoso performer but also a sensitive composer with no musical boundaries\, combining elements of jazz\, rock and world music to create a sweeping\, fascinating and versatile sound. \nwww.adambenezra.com
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/adam-ben-ezra/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190627T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190627T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170536
CREATED:20190408T164612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142547Z
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SUMMARY:The Kris Kurzawa Trio
DESCRIPTION:Kris Kurzawa’s versatility has led him to become one of the Detroit areas most in demand guitarists since the early 2000’s; crossing into multiple genres including jazz\, fusion\, world music and R+B. He released his first album ‘Sly’ in 2016 for which he received his fifth Detroit Music Award. He earned his masters degree in jazz studies from Wayne State University in 2012 and has recently began teaching jazz guitar at his alma mater. Kris will be joined by Detroit veterans John Barron on bass and Adam James on drums.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/the-kris-kurzawa-trio/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190628T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190628T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170536
CREATED:20190409T222216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142548Z
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SUMMARY:Rod Williams Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Pianist/Composer Rod Williams was born in Detroit April 15\, 1954 and studied with the great pianist Kenny Cox. In the summer 1981 he was playing with the Sam Sanders’ group “Visions” at the Detroit Jazz Center as an opening act for Air (Henry Threadgill\, Fred Hopkins and Steve McCall)\, Henry Threadgill strongly encouraged him to move to New York and in the fall of 1981\, he did so\, which is where he currently resides. \n“Pianist-composer Rod Williams’ typically stimulating original “Home Sweet Home” opens his fine 1989 LP “Hanging in the Balance” (Muse). It would certainly be an appropriate piece for the Detroit-born Williams to include when he returns to the Motor City. Williams made his reputation working with a range of left-of-center voices\, among them David Murray\, Henry Threadgill\, Dewey Redman and Lester Bowie. He has also proven to be an alert accompanist for vocalist Cassandra Wilson early in her career. But like most Detroiters\, Williams retains an essential versatility\, and there’s not much across the post-bop landscape you could throw at him that he can’t handle. His improvisations alternate between a scampering kind of percussive rumble with a smoother\, more pianistic touch\, and his compositions reveal a personal approach to melody and structure” \nMark Stryker\, Detroit Free Press June 17\, 2015 \nRod says this will be a kind of reunion!\nVincent Bowens on saxophone\nJonathon Muir-Cotton on acoustic bass\nDjallo Djakate on drums
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/rod-williams/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190629T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190629T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170536
CREATED:20190409T222742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142548Z
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SUMMARY:Rod Williams Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Pianist/Composer Rod Williams was born in Detroit April 15\, 1954 and studied with the great pianist Kenny Cox. In the summer 1981 he was playing with the Sam Sanders’ group “Visions” at the Detroit Jazz Center as an opening act for Air (Henry Threadgill\, Fred Hopkins and Steve McCall)\, Henry Threadgill strongly encouraged him to move to New York and in the fall of 1981\, he did so\, residing there to this day. \n“Pianist-composer Rod Williams’ typically stimulating original “Home Sweet Home” opens his fine 1989 LP “Hanging in the Balance” (Muse). It would certainly be an appropriate piece for the Detroit-born Williams to include when he returns to the Motor City. Williams made his reputation working with a range of left-of-center voices\, among them David Murray\, Henry Threadgill\, Dewey Redman and Lester Bowie. He has also proven to be an alert accompanist for vocalist Cassandra Wilson early in her career. But like most Detroiters\, Williams retains an essential versatility\, and there’s not much across the post-bop landscape you could throw at him that he can’t handle. His improvisations alternate between a scampering kind of percussive rumble with a smoother\, more pianistic touch\, and his compositions reveal a personal approach to melody and structure” \nMark Stryker\, Detroit Free Press June 17\, 2015 \nRod says it will be a kind of reunion:\nBowens on saxophone\nJonathon Muir-Cotton on acoustic bass\nDjallo Djakate on drums
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/rod-williams-quartet-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190630T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190630T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170536
CREATED:20190531T044140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142553Z
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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-jarrod-champion-9/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190630T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190630T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170536
CREATED:20190514T214409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142550Z
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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:20260403T170536
CREATED:20190410T003504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142548Z
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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:20260403T170536
CREATED:20190528T203900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142551Z
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SUMMARY:Closed for 4th of July
DESCRIPTION:
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:20260403T170536
CREATED:20190528T204637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142551Z
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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:20260403T170536
CREATED:20190604T163117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142554Z
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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:20260403T170536
CREATED:20190603T205057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142554Z
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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:20260403T170536
CREATED:20190606T180502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142555Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190715T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190715T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170536
CREATED:20190606T175721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142555Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190721T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190721T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170536
CREATED:20190714T232956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142603Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190721T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190721T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170536
CREATED:20190604T162606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142554Z
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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:20260403T170536
CREATED:20190712T175521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142603Z
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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:20260403T170536
CREATED:20190404T165341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142547Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260403T170536
CREATED:20190604T033214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142554Z
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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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