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DeSean Jones
2021-08-05 19:30 - 2021-08-06 09:30, 2021-08-06 19:30 - 2021-08-07 09:30, 2021-08-07 19:30 - 2021-08-08 09:30, 2021-08-08 19:30 - 2021-08-09 09:30, 2021-08-09 19:30 - 2021-08-10 09:30, 2021-08-10 19:30 - 2021-08-11 09:30, 2021-08-11 19:30 - 2021-08-12 09:30, 2021-08-12 19:30 - 2021-08-13 09:30 (America/Detroit) and 11 more dates
De’Sean Jones is a Detroit based saxophonist, billboard charting recording artist and grammy nominated arranger. Over the past 20 years De’Sean has toured the world recording or performing with music Icons like Stevie Wonder, Faith Evans, along with a host of Detroit Legends; Marcus Belgrave, The Clark Sisters, Kierra Sheard and techno pioneer Mad Mike Banks of Underground Resistance.
As a bandleader & producer Jones has curated an eclectic approach that is widely viewed as progressive and undeniably rooted in the rich history of black culture. De’Sean actively pushes the boundaries of social consciousness through music in ways that are authentic, emotionally dynamic and intellectually stimulating.

All musical projects from De’Sean Jones can be accessed through his record label KNMDK Records.

Nate Winn Group
2021-08-06 19:30 - 23:30, 2021-08-07 19:30 - 23:30
There will be two seatings at 7:30pm & 9:30pm for this performance.
A consummate musician, Nathaniel Winn discovered his passion for the drums in church at the age of 4. Since then, the Detroit, Michigan native has never looked back. Nate has had the pleasure to work with many well-known musicians such as Danilo Perez, Robert Hurst, Pat Metheny and Joshua Redman. Nate’s versatile, but unique style has earned him the opportunity appear on numerous albums.
Nate’s style is influenced by Jazz, Blues and his Gospel upbringing, along with some of his favorite drummers: Brian Blade, Kendrick Scott, and Calvin Rodgers.

Nate graduated from Wayne State University and Berklee College of Music with a bachelor’s in music and a master’s in jazz performance, respectively. Currently, he spends time traveling the world to spread the message of love and hope through music.

Monique Ella Rose
2021-08-08 19:30 - 23:00
Monique Ella Rose is authentic and bold: a genre-fusing singer and songwriter, who is deeply rooted in Gospel, pure Soul, Jazz, and R&B with lyrics that encourage, uplifts, and puts you in a sway and groove.
Known for spine chilling vibrato and distinctive tonality, she was often hand picked as the opening act for Anthony Hamilton, Dwele’, Maxwell, Chrisette Michelle, Angela Winbush, Marsha Ambrosius, and many more, thus creating a buzz from Detroit through the US to the UK.

Curtis Taylor Quartet
2021-08-12 19:30 - 23:30, 2021-08-13 19:30 - 23:30, 2021-08-14 19:30 - 23:30
There will be two seatings at 7:30pm & 9:30pm for this performance.
Award winning trumpeter Curtis Taylor’s lyrical and melodic improvisational style displays a level of maturity far beyond his counterparts. His unique blend of soulfulness, harmonic sensibilities and rhythm melt together for an unforgettable sound that directly connects with the soul of the listener. According to Taylor, “ When played honestly, music is the ultimate conveyer of truth and beauty.”
Taylor has performed and recorded with Patrice Rushen, Billy Childs, Gary Novak, Bob Sheppard, Ed Motta, Marvin “Smitty’ Smith, Rodney Whitaker, Antonio Hart and great gospel luminaries Karen Clark-Sheard, Kierra Sheard and the Singletons. More extensively Taylor’s stint with jazz pianist Cyrus Chestnut included a notable concert performance at Kennedy Center recorded for NPR’s Jazzset, an appearance at the Spoleto Jazz Festival, and a week-long engagement at Dizzy’s Club in NYC. In addition, Taylor had the great opportunity to tour internationally with virtuosic saxophonist James Carter’s Quintet, performing in: Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Canada, and Austria. Rounding out the experience, was a week-long stint at Yoshi’s in California again with the James Carter Quintet.
In 2014, Taylor relocated to southern California where he fostered a musical relationship with friend and mentor Kamau Kenyatta. Kenyatta, is a Grammy-Award winning producer for Jazz vocal-star Gregory Porter. While building the musical team for Porter’s “Liquid Spirit” album, he chose Taylor for the trumpet chair. Kenyatta stated that Taylor “graced the session with his elegant solos and precise ensemble playing” and noted his musicianship as “impeccable.” Gregory Porter’s “Liquid Spirit” would go on to receive the Grammy-Award for Best-Jazz vocal album of 2014.

Kathy Kosins
2021-08-15 19:30 - 23:00
There will be two separate seatings at 7:30pm & 9:30pm.
A singular sound in the vocal world, Kosins exemplifies the intersection of jazz and soul. Steeped in the jazz tradition as well as all of the energy and intensity of soul, Kosins’ most recent release, Uncovered Soul was the natural next step in Kosins’ prolific career. The artist is currently gearing up for her appearance at Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society‘s famed winter jazz series at Half Moon Bay’s Douglas Beach House.
After successful engagements at the 2019 Blue Note at Sea Cruise and Blue Note Beijing, the Exit Zero Jazz Festival, and a supporting performance for Gregory Porter in Atlanta, Detroit Vocalist and ASCAP Award Winning composer Kathy Kosins is thrilled to celebrate the two year-long success that her sixth studio album, Uncovered Soul has gained across commercial radio. The driving, funk-tinged track “Put the Voodoo on Me,” is Kosins’ 4th consecutive Top 20 Smooth Jazz Single and topped the Indie Soul Chart at #1.
Kosins is the Highest Charting Vocalist for 2019 on the Smooth Jazz Network and to date has remained on their radio affiliates, including Billboard reporting stations, for 102 consecutive weeks. The vocalist reached #1 with “Uncovered Soul” and with “Can We Pretend”. In addition, the album was A-Listed on Jazz FM, London and reached #13 on the Jazz Week Chart. Kosins was nominated by the Smooth Jazz Network for “Breakout Artist of the Year” for 2018 and 2019.

Ashton Thomas w/Six Mile Strings
2021-08-19 19:30 - 23:30, 2021-08-21 19:30 - 23:30, 2021-08-22 19:30 - 23:30
There will be two seatings at 7:30 & 9:30pm for this performance.
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Drum Virtuoso Ashton Thomas a Lorain Ohio Native is certainly noted for his expansive musical creativity and phenomenal technique around the drum kit.

Over the course of his 20 + year career he’s actively toured all over the world, holding several recurring artist residencies in San Francisco, Iceland and the U.K. He’s also endorsed by SoulTone Cymbals and Solobeat Drum Stick with his own signature line.

In his music and performances it’s clear the influences span across many genres ranging from Gospel, R&B, Jazz and more.

Thomas’ current project the AD Collective carries a wide range of artist features, including Detroit’s own De’Sean Jones (Sax) Johnathan Muir Cotton (Bass) and Six Mile Strings in addition to a few special guests.

Ashton Thomas is currently recording his debut album which is set to release December 2021.

Closed for Private Event
2021-08-20 00:00 - 23:59
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