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SUMMARY:DeSean Jones
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAs 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. \n\nAll musical projects from De’Sean Jones can be accessed through his record label KNMDK Records.\n 
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/desean-jones/2021-05-06/
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SUMMARY:Wendell Harrison and Tribe
DESCRIPTION:There will be two separate seatings at 7:30pm and 9:30pm for this performance. \nIn 1970\, the fast paced New York and the road began taking its’ toll on Wendell.  He moved to California for a short period.  While resting and practicing at the Syanon Center\, he met vocalist Esther Phillips and saxophonist Art Pepper.  Under the direction of Greg Dykes they recorded an album (reissued  on CD ) entitled The Prince Of Peace which received world wide recognition.  This experience also enhanced his writing and arranging skills.  Harrison headed back to Detroit in 1971.  He began teaching music at a multi arts complex for youth\, Metro Arts founded by Dr. Amelita Mandingo.  While teaching at Metro Arts\, Wendell met  pianist and composer Harold McKinney and rejoined his friend Marcus Belgrave.  Wendell also met trombonist Phil Ranelin who had moved to Detroit from Indianapolis.  Together they formed the Tribe record label and collective.  Tribe used this vehicle to convey a growing black political consciousness.  The group also included drummer and composer Doug Hammond\, pianist Ken Cox and trumpeter Charles Moore.  They performed together live and on each others recordings and releasing them on the Tribe record label.  Tribe also published a magazine\, a quarterly  monthly publication dedicated to musical and  political revolutionaries and political issues.  The magazine was published by Harrison’s company\,  The Harrison Association.  Tribe had pretty much disbanded in 1975\, but Phil Ranelin and Wendell were instrumental and getting all of the Tribe recordings reissued to various internal labels.  This unique organization packed a strong musical punch on the international scene.  Techno music guru Carl Craig discovered in his global travels that Tribe still was gaining popularity on the underground techno music scene internationally which was unheard of considering they haven’t performed together as Tribe in over 30 years.  In 2007 Carl reproduced the Tribe group with Marcus\, Wendell\, Doug and Phil.  They released a single on the market entitled It’s A New Day on the C2 Planet E record label and is also touring globally.  The CD Tribe Rebirth is now available. Other Tribe reissues can be found on several websites  including DustyGroove.com. \nFind out more here!
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/wendell-harrison-and-tribe/
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SUMMARY:DeSean Jones
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAs 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. \n\nAll musical projects from De’Sean Jones can be accessed through his record label KNMDK Records.\n 
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/desean-jones/2021-05-07/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210508T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210508T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T023440
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SUMMARY:Wendell Harrison and Tribe
DESCRIPTION:There will be two separate seatings at 7:30pm and 9:30pm for this performance. \nIn 1970\, the fast paced New York and the road began taking its’ toll on Wendell.  He moved to California for a short period.  While resting and practicing at the Syanon Center\, he met vocalist Esther Phillips and saxophonist Art Pepper.  Under the direction of Greg Dykes they recorded an album (reissued  on CD ) entitled The Prince Of Peace which received world wide recognition.  This experience also enhanced his writing and arranging skills.  Harrison headed back to Detroit in 1971.  He began teaching music at a multi arts complex for youth\, Metro Arts founded by Dr. Amelita Mandingo.  While teaching at Metro Arts\, Wendell met  pianist and composer Harold McKinney and rejoined his friend Marcus Belgrave.  Wendell also met trombonist Phil Ranelin who had moved to Detroit from Indianapolis.  Together they formed the Tribe record label and collective.  Tribe used this vehicle to convey a growing black political consciousness.  The group also included drummer and composer Doug Hammond\, pianist Ken Cox and trumpeter Charles Moore.  They performed together live and on each others recordings and releasing them on the Tribe record label.  Tribe also published a magazine\, a quarterly  monthly publication dedicated to musical and  political revolutionaries and political issues.  The magazine was published by Harrison’s company\,  The Harrison Association.  Tribe had pretty much disbanded in 1975\, but Phil Ranelin and Wendell were instrumental and getting all of the Tribe recordings reissued to various internal labels.  This unique organization packed a strong musical punch on the international scene.  Techno music guru Carl Craig discovered in his global travels that Tribe still was gaining popularity on the underground techno music scene internationally which was unheard of considering they haven’t performed together as Tribe in over 30 years.  In 2007 Carl reproduced the Tribe group with Marcus\, Wendell\, Doug and Phil.  They released a single on the market entitled It’s A New Day on the C2 Planet E record label and is also touring globally.  The CD Tribe Rebirth is now available. Other Tribe reissues can be found on several websites  including DustyGroove.com. \nFind out more here!
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/wendell-harrison-and-tribe-2/
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SUMMARY:DeSean Jones
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAs 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. \n\nAll musical projects from De’Sean Jones can be accessed through his record label KNMDK Records.\n 
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/desean-jones/2021-05-08/
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SUMMARY:John Barron and The Foundation Jazz Trio
DESCRIPTION:There will be 2 separate seatings at 7:30 & 9:30pm for this performance. \n \nJohn Barron (bass)\, Phillip J. Hale (piano)\, Djallo Djakate (drums). \n \nBased in Detroit\, Michigan\, Canadian-born bassist John Barron has performed and recorded with numerous artists in a variety of musical genres. Highlights include Bettye Lavette\, Motown legends The Contours and Martha Reeves\, Wayne Kramer (MC5)\, Odessa Harris\, Jill Jack and Dennis Coffey. As a composer his music is far reaching in scope\, leaning toward jazz and electronic ambient works. \n \nLearn more HERE! 
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/john-barron-and-the-foundation-jazz-trio/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210509T193000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240324T125823Z
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SUMMARY:DeSean Jones
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAs 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. \n\nAll musical projects from De’Sean Jones can be accessed through his record label KNMDK Records.\n 
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/desean-jones/2021-05-09/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210510T193000
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SUMMARY:DeSean Jones
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAs 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. \n\nAll musical projects from De’Sean Jones can be accessed through his record label KNMDK Records.\n 
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/desean-jones/2021-05-10/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210511T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210512T093000
DTSTAMP:20260404T023440
CREATED:20160610T194953Z
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SUMMARY:DeSean Jones
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAs 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. \n\nAll musical projects from De’Sean Jones can be accessed through his record label KNMDK Records.\n 
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/desean-jones/2021-05-11/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210512T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210513T093000
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SUMMARY:DeSean Jones
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAs 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. \n\nAll musical projects from De’Sean Jones can be accessed through his record label KNMDK Records.\n 
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/desean-jones/2021-05-12/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210513T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210513T230000
DTSTAMP:20260404T023440
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SUMMARY:Marion Hayden & Straight Ahead
DESCRIPTION:There will be two separate seatings at 7:30 and 9:30 for this performance. \nBorn in Detroit\, MI\, a crucible of jazz\, Marion Hayden is one of the nation’s finest proponents of the acoustic bass. Mentored by master trumpeter Marcus Belgrave\, Hayden began performing jazz at the age of 15. She has performed with such diverse luminaries as Bobby McFerrin\, Nancy Wilson\, Geri Allen\, Regina Carter\, Steve Turre\, Lester Bowie\, David Allen Grier\, James Carter\, Dorothy Donegan\, Joe Williams\, Lionel Hampton\, Frank Morgan\, Jon Hendricks\, Hank Jones\, Bobby Hutcherson\, Larry Willis\, Vanessa Rubin\, Sheila Jordan\, Mulgrew Miller\, Annie Ross and many others. She is a co-founder of the touring jazz ensemble Straight Ahead- the first all woman jazz ensemble signed to Atlantic Records. She is a member of the Detroit International Jazz Festival All-Star Ambassadors touring ensemble. \nWidely recognized as a standard bearer of culture and artistic history\, Hayden received a 2019 Art X Grant and a Creators of Culture Grant for original musical works. She was Artistic Director for a 2018 Knight Arts Foundation Grant encouraging young women in jazz. In 2016 Hayden was honored for her work as a performer and educator with the prestigious Kresge Artist Fellowship- a 1 year fellowship and grant award given an elite group of creative artists. She was the recipient of a 2016 Jazz Hero Award.- a national award given by the Jazz Journalists Association- recognizing people who have made a significant contribution through their artistry and community engagement. \nFind out more here! \n 
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/marion-hayden-straight-ahead/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210513T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210514T093000
DTSTAMP:20260404T023441
CREATED:20160610T194953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240324T125823Z
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SUMMARY:DeSean Jones
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAs 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. \n\nAll musical projects from De’Sean Jones can be accessed through his record label KNMDK Records.\n 
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/desean-jones/2021-05-13/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210514T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210514T230000
DTSTAMP:20260404T023441
CREATED:20210331T053623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142635Z
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SUMMARY:Marion Hayden & Straight Ahead
DESCRIPTION:There will be two separate seatings at 7:30 and 9:30 for this performance. \nBorn in Detroit\, MI\, a crucible of jazz\, Marion Hayden is one of the nation’s finest proponents of the acoustic bass. Mentored by master trumpeter Marcus Belgrave\, Hayden began performing jazz at the age of 15. She has performed with such diverse luminaries as Bobby McFerrin\, Nancy Wilson\, Geri Allen\, Regina Carter\, Steve Turre\, Lester Bowie\, David Allen Grier\, James Carter\, Dorothy Donegan\, Joe Williams\, Lionel Hampton\, Frank Morgan\, Jon Hendricks\, Hank Jones\, Bobby Hutcherson\, Larry Willis\, Vanessa Rubin\, Sheila Jordan\, Mulgrew Miller\, Annie Ross and many others. She is a co-founder of the touring jazz ensemble Straight Ahead- the first all woman jazz ensemble signed to Atlantic Records. She is a member of the Detroit International Jazz Festival All-Star Ambassadors touring ensemble. \nWidely recognized as a standard bearer of culture and artistic history\, Hayden received a 2019 Art X Grant and a Creators of Culture Grant for original musical works. She was Artistic Director for a 2018 Knight Arts Foundation Grant encouraging young women in jazz. In 2016 Hayden was honored for her work as a performer and educator with the prestigious Kresge Artist Fellowship- a 1 year fellowship and grant award given an elite group of creative artists. She was the recipient of a 2016 Jazz Hero Award.- a national award given by the Jazz Journalists Association- recognizing people who have made a significant contribution through their artistry and community engagement. \nFind out more here! \n 
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/marion-hayden-straight-ahead-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210514T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210515T093000
DTSTAMP:20260404T023441
CREATED:20160610T194953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240324T125823Z
UID:10005045-1621020600-1621071000@cliffbells.com
SUMMARY:DeSean Jones
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAs 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. \n\nAll musical projects from De’Sean Jones can be accessed through his record label KNMDK Records.\n 
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/desean-jones/2021-05-14/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210515T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210515T230000
DTSTAMP:20260404T023441
CREATED:20210331T053916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142635Z
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SUMMARY:Marion Hayden & Straight Ahead
DESCRIPTION:There will be two separate seatings at 7:30 and 9:30 for this performance. \nBorn in Detroit\, MI\, a crucible of jazz\, Marion Hayden is one of the nation’s finest proponents of the acoustic bass. Mentored by master trumpeter Marcus Belgrave\, Hayden began performing jazz at the age of 15. She has performed with such diverse luminaries as Bobby McFerrin\, Nancy Wilson\, Geri Allen\, Regina Carter\, Steve Turre\, Lester Bowie\, David Allen Grier\, James Carter\, Dorothy Donegan\, Joe Williams\, Lionel Hampton\, Frank Morgan\, Jon Hendricks\, Hank Jones\, Bobby Hutcherson\, Larry Willis\, Vanessa Rubin\, Sheila Jordan\, Mulgrew Miller\, Annie Ross and many others. She is a co-founder of the touring jazz ensemble Straight Ahead- the first all woman jazz ensemble signed to Atlantic Records. She is a member of the Detroit International Jazz Festival All-Star Ambassadors touring ensemble. \nWidely recognized as a standard bearer of culture and artistic history\, Hayden received a 2019 Art X Grant and a Creators of Culture Grant for original musical works. She was Artistic Director for a 2018 Knight Arts Foundation Grant encouraging young women in jazz. In 2016 Hayden was honored for her work as a performer and educator with the prestigious Kresge Artist Fellowship- a 1 year fellowship and grant award given an elite group of creative artists. She was the recipient of a 2016 Jazz Hero Award.- a national award given by the Jazz Journalists Association- recognizing people who have made a significant contribution through their artistry and community engagement. \nFind out more here! \n 
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/marion-hayden-straight-ahead-4/
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210515T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210516T093000
DTSTAMP:20260404T023441
CREATED:20160610T194953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240324T125823Z
UID:10005046-1621107000-1621157400@cliffbells.com
SUMMARY:DeSean Jones
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAs 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. \n\nAll musical projects from De’Sean Jones can be accessed through his record label KNMDK Records.\n 
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/desean-jones/2021-05-15/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210516T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210517T093000
DTSTAMP:20260404T023441
CREATED:20160610T194953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240324T125823Z
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SUMMARY:DeSean Jones
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAs 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. \n\nAll musical projects from De’Sean Jones can be accessed through his record label KNMDK Records.\n 
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/desean-jones/2021-05-16/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210517T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210518T093000
DTSTAMP:20260404T023441
CREATED:20160610T194953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240324T125823Z
UID:10005048-1621279800-1621330200@cliffbells.com
SUMMARY:DeSean Jones
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAs 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. \n\nAll musical projects from De’Sean Jones can be accessed through his record label KNMDK Records.\n 
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/desean-jones/2021-05-17/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210518T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210519T093000
DTSTAMP:20260404T023441
CREATED:20160610T194953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240324T125823Z
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SUMMARY:DeSean Jones
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAs 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. \n\nAll musical projects from De’Sean Jones can be accessed through his record label KNMDK Records.\n 
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/desean-jones/2021-05-18/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210519T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210520T093000
DTSTAMP:20260404T023441
CREATED:20160610T194953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240324T125823Z
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SUMMARY:DeSean Jones
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAs 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. \n\nAll musical projects from De’Sean Jones can be accessed through his record label KNMDK Records.\n 
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/desean-jones/2021-05-19/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210520T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210520T230000
DTSTAMP:20260404T023441
CREATED:20200520T113058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142632Z
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SUMMARY:Rodney Whitaker Quartet
DESCRIPTION:There will be two separate seatings for this performance at 7:30 pm and at 9:30 pm.  \nInternationally renowned bassist and Mack Avenue recording artist\, Rodney Whitaker\, currently holds the titles of Professor of Jazz Bass and Director of Jazz Studies at Michigan State University where he has built one of the leading jazz degree programs and performing faculty in the United States of America.  He is considered one of the leading performers and teachers of the jazz double bass in the United States.  Whitaker has performed and toured with over 100+ legendary performing jazz artists over the past 25+ years.  Featured on more than 100+ recordings – from film to compact discs – Whitaker’s film scores\, China\, directed by Jeff Wray\, was released on PBS Fall 2002 and Malaria and Malawi\, released on PBS Fall 2010.  Also\, Whitaker has a DVD release featuring Michigan State University’s Jazz Department entitled\, “Inside Jazz” and three new compact discs entitled\, “Get Ready” & “Work To Do”—both on Mack Avenue Records and “Better Than Alright” by Michigan State University College of Music. \nhttp://www.rodneywhitaker.com/
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/rodney-whitaker-1/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210520T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210521T093000
DTSTAMP:20260404T023441
CREATED:20160610T194953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240324T125823Z
UID:10005051-1621539000-1621589400@cliffbells.com
SUMMARY:DeSean Jones
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAs 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. \n\nAll musical projects from De’Sean Jones can be accessed through his record label KNMDK Records.\n 
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/desean-jones/2021-05-20/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210521T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210521T230000
DTSTAMP:20260404T023441
CREATED:20201105T214714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142632Z
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SUMMARY:Rodney Whitaker Quartet
DESCRIPTION:There will be two separate seatings for this performance at 7:30 pm and at 9:30 pm.  \nInternationally renowned bassist and Mack Avenue recording artist\, Rodney Whitaker\, currently holds the titles of Professor of Jazz Bass and Director of Jazz Studies at Michigan State University where he has built one of the leading jazz degree programs and performing faculty in the United States of America.  He is considered one of the leading performers and teachers of the jazz double bass in the United States.  Whitaker has performed and toured with over 100+ legendary performing jazz artists over the past 25+ years.  Featured on more than 100+ recordings – from film to compact discs – Whitaker’s film scores\, China\, directed by Jeff Wray\, was released on PBS Fall 2002 and Malaria and Malawi\, released on PBS Fall 2010.  Also\, Whitaker has a DVD release featuring Michigan State University’s Jazz Department entitled\, “Inside Jazz” and three new compact discs entitled\, “Get Ready” & “Work To Do”—both on Mack Avenue Records and “Better Than Alright” by Michigan State University College of Music. \nhttp://www.rodneywhitaker.com/
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/rodney-whitaker-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210521T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210522T093000
DTSTAMP:20260404T023441
CREATED:20160610T194953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240324T125823Z
UID:10005052-1621625400-1621675800@cliffbells.com
SUMMARY:DeSean Jones
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAs 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. \n\nAll musical projects from De’Sean Jones can be accessed through his record label KNMDK Records.\n 
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/desean-jones/2021-05-21/
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210522T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210522T230000
DTSTAMP:20260404T023441
CREATED:20201105T214433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142632Z
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SUMMARY:Rodney Whitaker Quartet
DESCRIPTION:There will be two separate seatings for this performance at 7:30 pm and at 9:30 pm.  \nInternationally renowned bassist and Mack Avenue recording artist\, Rodney Whitaker\, currently holds the titles of Professor of Jazz Bass and Director of Jazz Studies at Michigan State University where he has built one of the leading jazz degree programs and performing faculty in the United States of America.  He is considered one of the leading performers and teachers of the jazz double bass in the United States.  Whitaker has performed and toured with over 100+ legendary performing jazz artists over the past 25+ years.  Featured on more than 100+ recordings – from film to compact discs – Whitaker’s film scores\, China\, directed by Jeff Wray\, was released on PBS Fall 2002 and Malaria and Malawi\, released on PBS Fall 2010.  Also\, Whitaker has a DVD release featuring Michigan State University’s Jazz Department entitled\, “Inside Jazz” and three new compact discs entitled\, “Get Ready” & “Work To Do”—both on Mack Avenue Records and “Better Than Alright” by Michigan State University College of Music. \nhttp://www.rodneywhitaker.com/
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/rodney-whitaker-3/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210522T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210523T093000
DTSTAMP:20260404T023441
CREATED:20160610T194953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240324T125823Z
UID:10005053-1621711800-1621762200@cliffbells.com
SUMMARY:DeSean Jones
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAs 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. \n\nAll musical projects from De’Sean Jones can be accessed through his record label KNMDK Records.\n 
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/desean-jones/2021-05-22/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210523T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210523T224500
DTSTAMP:20260404T023441
CREATED:20210518T034244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142641Z
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SUMMARY:Travis Aukerman Standards Trio
DESCRIPTION:There will be two separate seatings for this performance at 7:30 pm and at 9:30 pm.  \n“Together the three musicians bond over a deep respect for Jazz piano trio lineage\, all the while contributing their own voices to the genre’s most commonly used configuration.” \n \nThis trio features the virtuosic and thrilling piano performances of Ben Maloney\, as well as the inimitable bass playing of Midwest Jazz legend Jeff Halsey\, who has performed with Mike Stern\, John Scofield\, Pat Metheny\, J.C. Heard\, Dizzy Gillespie\, Clark Terry\, and many more.\n  \nTravis Aukerman is a drummer\, percussionist\, composer\, arranger and educator based in Ypsilanti\, MI. He has spent the majority of his life pursuing a passion for drums and music\, which has led to a diverse and fulfilling career as a sideman and bandleader. \nHighlights include sharing the stage with distinguished musicians including Bill Carrothers\, Jon Hendricks\, Tad Weed\, Gilad Atzmon\, Clifford Murphy\, Jeff Halsey\, Vic Juris\, and David Bixler\, while also performing at prestigious venues and festivals around the US including Newport Jazz Festival\, Columbus Jazz and Ribs Festival\, Harvest Gathering Music Festival\, Hoxeyville Music Festival\, Wrigley Field (Chicago)\, Rockwood Music Hall (NYC)\, Merrimans’ Playhouse (South Bend)\, Blue LLama Jazz Club (Ann Arbor)\, and many more. \nHe performs regularly with Talking Ear\, Estar Cohen\, Galen Bundy’s Project 206\, Ben Maloney Trio\, and Patrick Booth\, while also freelancing with a wide array of artists from around the US including Rachel Mazer (Los Angeles)\, Madelyn Grant (Detroit)\, Waves De Ache (Columbus)\, Jake Allen (Northern Michigan)\, and more. His playing can be heard on Talking Ear’s 2019 EP entitled On Creating\, Patrick Booth’s 2018 album entitled Stillness\, Estar Cohen’s most recent single “Only Once” feat. the Red Shoe Company String Quartet\, and the Jake Allen Band’s live performance of “Lascivious\,” from Jake’s 2018 album entitled Deviant Motions. \nTravis is currently endorsed by Bosphorus cymbals based in Istanbul\, Turkey.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/travis-aukerman-standards-trio/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210523T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210524T093000
DTSTAMP:20260404T023441
CREATED:20160610T194953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240324T125823Z
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SUMMARY:DeSean Jones
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAs 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. \n\nAll musical projects from De’Sean Jones can be accessed through his record label KNMDK Records.\n 
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/desean-jones/2021-05-23/
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210524T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210525T093000
DTSTAMP:20260404T023441
CREATED:20160610T194953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240324T125823Z
UID:10005055-1621884600-1621935000@cliffbells.com
SUMMARY:DeSean Jones
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAs 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. \n\nAll musical projects from De’Sean Jones can be accessed through his record label KNMDK Records.\n 
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/desean-jones/2021-05-24/
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210525T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210526T093000
DTSTAMP:20260404T023441
CREATED:20160610T194953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240324T125823Z
UID:10005056-1621971000-1622021400@cliffbells.com
SUMMARY:DeSean Jones
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAs 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. \n\nAll musical projects from De’Sean Jones can be accessed through his record label KNMDK Records.\n 
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/desean-jones/2021-05-25/
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