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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20171118T213000
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SUMMARY:Chris Coles Gleam
DESCRIPTION:In 2009 saxophonist Chris received his Bachelor Degree in Saxophone Performance from Youngstown State University. It was there that he studied with world-renowned saxophonist and educator Dr. James C. Umble\, jazz saxophonist Dr. Kent Englehardt\, and jazz bassist and composer Dr. David Morgan. In 2012\, Chris received his Masters Degree in Saxophone Performance from the University of Akron. \nChris has performed with many local and international jazz musicians such as\, Eddie Baccus Sr.\, Melvin Burks\, Kenny Davis\, Glenn Holmes\, Bill Ransom\, and Cecil Rucker\, Grammy Award winner Slide Hampton\, Ralph Lalama\, and Allen Vizzutti. Coles recently was accepted to perform in Italy with the Ohio Youth Jazz Orchestra. It was here that Coles performed with Wessell Anderson\, lead alto saxophonist for the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra. \nChris also played at the North American Saxophone Alliance Regional Festival in West Virginia with the Dana Saxophone quartet\, performing at the International Saxophone Symposium in Washington D.C.\, and premiering a commissioned work by John Hollenbeck at the Whitney Art Museum Composers Workshop. Coles also recorded this work on John Hollenbeck’s album Rainbow Jimmies released in 2009. Some of Chris’s recent accomplishments include being a participant at The Banff Workshop for Jazz and Creative music in Alberta\, Canada. It was there that Chris had the distinct honor of studying with some of the great pioneers in jazz today such as Vijay Iyer\, Mark Turner\, Imani Izuri\, Tia Fuller\, Billy Hart\, Ingrid Jensen\, Zakir Hussain\, Somi\, Yosvany Terry\, and Miles Okazaki to name a few. Chris is currently based out of Akron\, Ohio and is on faculty at Kent State University and the Aurora School of Music. \nChris Coles‘ Gleam:\n\nAnthony Taddeo-Drums\nKevin Martinez-Bass\nMichael Orenstein-Piano\nChris Coles-Saxophones
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/chris-coles-gleam/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20171113T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171113T223000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181912
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SUMMARY:Ghost Note
DESCRIPTION:Grammy Award winning artists Robert “Sput” Searight and Nate Werth take drums and percussion out of the shadows and into the… spotlight with their new project\, Ghost-Note. \nWorld renown for their rhythmic communication with international sensation Snarky Puppy\, this dynamic duo expands their rhythmical voice into percussive melodies\, through innovative grooves and captivating artistry. \nTickets are $12 in advance/$15 at door    \nTICKET LINK: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ghost-note-at-cliff-bells-tickets-38774757343 \nMORE INFO/YOUTUBE VIDEO: https://pickathon.com/artist/ghost-note/
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/ghost-note-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20171112T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171112T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181912
CREATED:20170906T164059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142427Z
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SUMMARY:Speakeasy Sundays with Holly Hock
DESCRIPTION:  \nSpeakeasy Sundays is a monthly burlesque revue featuring striptease and variety entertainment from around the globe. Hosted at Cliff Bell’s\, it is Detroit’s only monthly burlesque revue! \nSpeakeasy Sunday is proud to present…Front Row Paul’s – Burlesque Bonanza!\nSunday\, Nov 12 Doors 7:30pm/Show 8:30pm \nFeaturing performances by:\nBoo Bess\nDesiree De Carlo\nGurl Haggard\nKitana Louise\nLula Lawless\nMagenta Demure\nMiss Holly Hock\nPatsy Blue Ribbon\nShrimp Cocktail\nTrini Bikini\nVagina Wolf\nVivacious Miss Audacious \nTicket Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/speakeasy-sunday-presents-burlesque-bonanza-tickets-38264968551\nFacebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1890634647931922
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/speakeasy-sundays-with-holly-hock-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20171109T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171109T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181912
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SUMMARY:Ben Sharkey & the Woodward Horns
DESCRIPTION:Singer Ben Sharkey is what you might call an “old soul.” In an age when flip-flops pass muster in church\, he wears tuxedos with the playful ease of a young Frank Sinatra. And while oversexualized lyrics and synthetic dance beats dominate the current top 40\, Sharkey croons classic love songs infused with jazz\, bossa nova\, salsa and pop.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/ben-sharkey-the-woodward-horns/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20171108T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171108T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181912
CREATED:20170926T172315Z
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SUMMARY:Michigan Opera Theatre Studio Artists
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URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/michigan-opera-theatre-studio-artists/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20171107T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171107T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181912
CREATED:20170713T185045Z
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SUMMARY:Emmet Cohen Trio
DESCRIPTION:Multifaceted American jazz pianist and composer Emmet Cohen is one of his generation’s pivotal artistic figures. Downbeat praised the “nimble touch\, measured stride and warm harmonic vocabulary” he employs to communicate with other musicians and audiences at what he terms “the deepest level of humanity and individuality.” Cohen plays with the command and passion of an artist fully devoted to his medium. Leader of the “Emmet Cohen Trio\,” Cohen presents jazz performance lectures through the YoungArts Foundation and Lincoln Center’s “Jazz for Young People” program. He has appeared in the Monterey\, Newport\, North Sea\, Bern\, and Edinburgh jazz festivals\, among others\, and at many famous music venues\, including Rose Hall and the Kennedy Center. Cohen has also played in legendary international nightspots\, such as Birdland\, the Blue Note\, Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola\, Jazzhaus Montmartre\, and Ronnie Scott’s. He is Hammond B-3 organist-in-residence at Harlem’s Smoke jazz club. A Suzuki piano student at age three\, Cohen holds jazz piano degrees from the Manhattan School of Music (M.M.) and the University of Miami (B.M.). He was finalist in both the American Pianists Association’s Cole Porter Fellowship (2015\, 2011) and the Thelonious Monk International Piano Competition (2011). Cohen has performed or collaborated with Jimmy Cobb\, Lea DeLaria\, Kurt Elling\, Billy Hart\, Jimmy Heath\, Ali Jackson\, Bill T. Jones\, Brian Lynch\, Christian McBride\, and Herlin Riley.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/emmet-cohen-trio/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20171105T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171105T230000
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SUMMARY:Holly Bowling
DESCRIPTION:Holly is a solo pianist that recreates the music of the Grateful Dead & Phish. In December she released “Better Left Unsung” and has been playing incredible shows in support of the album. She has shared the stage with Bob Weir\, Phil Lesh\, Branford Marsalis and many others who have asked her to perform with them. \nHolly Bowling is a classically trained pianist who began playing piano at the age of five. There’s one major distinction\, however\, that separates her from other similarly studied musicians. That is Holly’s devotion to the legendary rock band Phish. Having attended over 300 shows by the Burlington-based quartet\, she became obsessed by their famous rendition of “Tweezer” from Lake Tahoe on July 31\, 2013. It led Holly to transcribe this 37-minute improvisational masterpiece note-for-note and arrange it for solo piano. The process\, both painstaking and fulfilling\, inspired her to transform other Phish songs and well-known live jams into solo piano interpretations. Holly’s breathtaking renditions of Phish classics like “It’s Ice\,” “The Squirming Coil” and “Harry Hood” serve not only as a tribute to the modern day kings of jam\, but stand on their own as fully developed classical pieces. The past year has seen Holly expand her repertoire into the realm of the Grateful Dead\, including an “Eyes of the World” based on the band’s spectacular exploratory June 18\, 1974 performance at Freedom Hall. Using classical piano technique to reinterpret these jamband luminaries\, Holly’s live performances infuse new with old\, tradition with surreal\, and creates a concert experience like nothing else in the music world. \nTICKET LINK:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/holly-bowling-at-cliff-bells-tickets-37137143195
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/holly-bowling/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20171104T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171104T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181912
CREATED:20170713T183700Z
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SUMMARY:Bill Heid Trio
DESCRIPTION:Wikipedia says that Bill Heid is an American soul jazz and hard bop jazz pianist and organist\, born in Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania\, United States\, probably better known for his work with musicians such as Koko Taylor\, Henry Johnson and Fenton Robinson\, amongst others. Bill has lived in Detroit\, Chicago\, LA\, Osaka and shanghai and performed many tours throughout Europe and Asia. He is now based outside of Washington\, DC.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/bill-heid-organ-trio/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20171103T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171103T210000
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SUMMARY:Bill Heid Piano Trio
DESCRIPTION:Wikipedia says that Bill Heid is an American soul jazz and hard bop jazz pianist and organist\, born in Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania\, United States\, probably better known for his work with musicians such as Koko Taylor\, Henry Johnson and Fenton Robinson\, amongst others. Bill has lived in Detroit\, Chicago\, LA\, Osaka and shanghai and performed many tours throughout Europe and Asia. He is now based outside of Washington\, DC.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/bill-heid-piano-trio/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20171102T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171102T220000
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SUMMARY:Scott Gwinnell Jazz Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Pianist/arranger Scott Gwinnell leads one of the top Big bands in the Detroit area and has a first Thursday of the month residency at Cliff Bell’s. Each month he invites student groups to be showcased at these performances. This month it is the Troy High School Jazz Band.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/scott-gwinnell-jazz-orchestra-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20171029T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171029T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181912
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SUMMARY:Drummer Pete Siers
DESCRIPTION:Pete is a world-class jazz drummer and today we will feature just two of his many projects.  The first set will be a duet performance with Boogie-woogie pianist Mr B which they call the Flea Circus Duo. The second set will feature Pete’s trio with Duncan McMillan (organ) & Keith Kaminski (sax). A wide range of music will be covered in one evening!
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/drummer-pete-siers/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20171027T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171027T233000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181912
CREATED:20170815T195638Z
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SUMMARY:Sean Dobbins Modern jazz Messengers
DESCRIPTION:Southeastern Michigan jazz drummer Sean Dobbins has been the most active sideman on the local scene during the first decade of the new millennium for good reason. A facile\, limber\, inventive\, and playful musician who adds extreme value to any band\, his happy persona and zest for life easily translate into every performance. Stepping away from his duties with the mainstream jazz combo Urban Transport\, Dobbins and this quintet take their Modern Jazz Messengers name seriously\, in tribute to Art Blakey and the Blue Note hard and post-bop musicians of the ’60s who have influenced at least three generations of jazz lovers. Those three age brackets of players are represented here\, with baby boomer bassist Marion Hayden\, ’80s wunderkind vibraphonist Robert Pipho\, and Gen-Xers Dobbins\, pianist Steve Richko\, and alto saxophonist Dean Moore. All are impressive musicians — collectively and individually. From the Blakey repertoire are Wayne Shorter numbers — the bouncy shuffle groove “One by One\,” a unique 3/4 modal Latin treatment of “Lester Left Town” featuring Pipho on the marimba\, and the jumpy staccato-accented hard bopper “Ping Pong.” Moore is clearly the standout\, as his alto sax sound reflects Kenny Garrett in some respects\, but you hear a distinctiveness developing. He’s one to watch. There are several other tracks not readily associated with Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers\, like standard takes of Cedar Walton’s “Bolivia\,” Tom Harrell’s “Sail Away\,” and Clare Fischer’s “Pensativa.” Chick Corea’s “Humpty Dumpty” has the most intriguing arrangement\, with Hayden’s bass leading\, Moore’s alto following\, and Pipho on the second chorus before all join in. The lone original is the title cut\, written by Dobbins\, a spirited waltz feature for Moore. A competent and credible effort\, if not all that original\, it’s a well-conceived and thoughtful recording of a combo that hopefully will do more\, stretch the parameters\, and expand its repertoire within Blakey’s purview or not.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/sean-dobbins-modern-jazz-messengers-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20171026T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171026T235959
DTSTAMP:20260403T181912
CREATED:20170908T171437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142427Z
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SUMMARY:Closed for a Private Event
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URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/cliff-bells-closed-for-a-private-event-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20171025T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171025T233000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181912
CREATED:20170807T200429Z
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SUMMARY:The Adam Kahana Organ Quartet
DESCRIPTION:The Adam Kahana Organ Quartet consists of four up-and-coming musicians based in and around Detroit. They strive to combine the rich history of Detroit music with current influences to create a new sound. The Quartet’s repertoire consists of both covers and originals\, and the classic combination of guitar and organ\, along with dueling guitars\, allows for unique interpretations and lively performances.  \nBand: Adam Kahana (guitar\, vocals)\, Louis Jones (drums)\, LeRoy Mickens (organ)\, Ian Blunden (guitar) \nhttp://www.adamkahanamusic.com/
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/the-adam-kahana-organ-quartet/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20171022T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171022T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181912
CREATED:20170713T182300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142422Z
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SUMMARY:Owen Broder & Cowboys & Frenchmen
DESCRIPTION:Owen Broder – saxophones\nEthan Helm – saxophones\nChris Ziemba – piano\nEthan O’Reilly – bass\nMatt Honor – drums \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCowboys & Frenchmen is a new take on instrumentation\, orchestration\, and composition for the jazz quintet. The front line of two alto saxophones is the vehicle for reimagining the role of horns in a small group setting\, charting new territory by exploring individuality within homogeneity. \n\n\n\n\n\nThe New York City-based quintet is releasing its second album\, Bluer Than You Think\, in October 2017 on Outside In Music. Their first release\, Rodeo (Outside In Music\, 2015)\, garnered terrific reviews and enjoyed top placement on radio charts. The release of Rodeo was celebrated at Joe’s Pub\, one of New York’s most respected venues for creative music. Cowboys & Frenchmen was a featured presenter at the 2016 North American Saxophone Alliance Conference\, which served as the centerpiece for a performance and educational tour through Texas. They performed at the D.C. Jazz Festival in 2016 as finalists in the inaugural D.C. JazzPrix Competition\, and again in 2017 as a featured artist. They were also selected to perform at Umbria Jazz Festival’s 2017 Conad Jazz Contest. \nThe inspiration for our band name\, Cowboys & Frenchmen\, is a short film by David Lynch\, called The Cowboy and The Frenchmen. The film is a Western – but a “Lynchian” Western. Like many of his films\, it is his unique\, out-there interpretation of a classic genre. Similarly\, a lot of our music has one foot firmly planted in a genre\, while the other one is busy trying to kick down the genre’s door. \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/owen-broder-cowboys-frenchmen/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20171021T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171021T233000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181912
CREATED:20171002T142148Z
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SUMMARY:Vocalist  Michelle Lordi
DESCRIPTION:October 21 An Evening with Vocalist  Michelle Lordi\nColton Weatherston- guitar\nRobert Mervak-piano\nJohn Dana- bass \n“An emotionally insightful performer with an arrestingly beautiful sound”-Andrew Gilbert\, San Francisco Chronicle. \nA singer blessed with a sumptuous voice and persuasive sense of swing\, Michelle Lordi turns each musical encounter into an emotionally charged communion\, creating an exhilarating circuit between her voice\, her collaborators and the audience. \nWhether she’s stretching out with Philadelphia or New York  jazz legends\, exploring experimental soundscapes\, or delivering taut\, mesmerizing pop ballads with The Bad Plus pianist Orrin Evans\, Lordi is looking for those moments of discovery when the unfolding musical narrative reveals something new and unexpected.  She is  comfortable exploring an array of musical currents\, but is most drawn to jazz. \nHer critically hailed 2015 album Drive centered on her collaboration with fellow Philadelphian Orrin Evans\, the brilliant pianist who produced the project and accompanied her on a luscious\, ballad-laden program. She followed up with 2017’s Dream a Little Dream\, a briskly swinging set of standards featuring some of Philly’s most revered jazz veterans\, particularly tenor saxophonist Larry McKenna and guitarist Sonny Troy. \nSinging with poise and purpose\, Lordi draws creative sustenance from these well-traveled musicians\, who’ve played an essential role in her growth. “I really owe this album Sonny and Larry and that session\, and it reflects all of the fun we’ve had at Vintage\,” says Lordi\, referring to the weekly jam session she launched in the fall of 2014 at Vintage Bar & Grill in Abington\, a town a few miles north of Philadelphia.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/vocalist-michelle-lordi/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20171019T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171019T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181912
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SUMMARY:Brandon Williams
DESCRIPTION:Brandon Williams\nWith influences that range from Coltrane\, to J. Dilla\, to Ivan Lins\, to Radiohead\, you never know what you’ll get with this Grammy-nominated musician. What you are guaranteed is great music from the heart and soul with lots of energy attached. In his own words… “I enjoy sharing love through music”. Come experience him for yourself!  www.bwilliamsmusic.com
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/brandon-williams/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20171015T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171015T230000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181912
CREATED:20170906T154220Z
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SUMMARY:WSU Student Jam
DESCRIPTION:Wayne State University’s long history of producing world class musicians is one of the great attributes for the City of Detroit. Hosted by Professor Chris Collins\, the WSU Director of Jazz Studies.  WSU students will perform on the stage at Cliff Bell’s.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/wsu-student-jam-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20171015T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171015T190000
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SUMMARY:Southeastern Music Academy Jam Session
DESCRIPTION:The Southeastern Music Academy has an outstanding music faculty – successful performers with strong academic credentials that perform regularly with professional groups. This talented group of instructors hope to help all levels of students achieve their goals in a fun and encouraging atmosphere. \nHosted by Artistic Director Sean Dobbins\nA product of the Ann Arbor Public Schools\, Sean Dobbins has stayed devoted to education throughout his life. Early mentor Louis Smith\, an Ann Arbor Public Schools band teacher\, impressed the importance of a good education upon Sean at an early age. Sean is known in his community as a band director\, drum teacher and positive influence for many. \nIn 1999 Sean was asked to become the director of the Ann Arbor Public Schools Summer Jazz Program. This program was designed to help educate and inspire young artist as they began their quest of learning jazz. In 1998\, a year before Sean’s arrival\, the program was in jeopardy of being cancelled due to low enrollment. In 2000\, a year after Sean took over the reigns\, the enrollment more than tripled and a year later\, the group was featured on WEMU\, a national jazz radio program.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/southeastern-music-academy-jam-session-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20171015T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171015T233000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181912
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SUMMARY:Brunch with pianist Shawn McDonald
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URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/brunch-with-pianist-shawn-mcdonald-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20171014T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171014T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181912
CREATED:20170706T204336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142421Z
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SUMMARY:Roger Jones & Higher Calling
DESCRIPTION:Roger L. Jones II is a native of Flint Mi.  Since 1989 he has worked professionally with various artists in the USA\, Japan\, and Turkey.  Roger discovered his musical abilities when he was a youngster at church.  His gospel background provided a spring board to his passion for playing jazz music.  The church Greater Holy Temple COGIC where his father is pastor\, was like a musical battle ground for young musicians.  Roger cites his non- gospel influences as Miles Davis\, John Coltrane\, Herbie Hancock\, and McCoy Tyner.  After graduating from high school\, Roger attended Oberlin Conservatory in Oberlin Ohio.  While attending Oberlin\, Roger’s understanding and musicianship grew exponentially.  Many performance opportunities were afforded\, and his reputation grew.  Since this time\, Roger has performed and “sat in” with various musical icons associated with jazz and other musical styles.  Some of these individuals include Wynton Marsalis\, Joe Henderson\, Wallace Roney\, and JJ Johnson to name a few. \nRoger has developed into a cutting-edge band leader.  His band\, “Roger Jones & Higher Calling” is comprised of phenomenal musicians dedicated to inventing fresh and innovative ways to approach the execution of music.  Mixed with a soulful and modern approach\, the music of this band is innovative\, relevant to the current generation\, and swings ridiculously hard.  There is no doubt that Roger L. Jones II will be heralded as one of the most explosive and innovative pianists of his generation.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/roger-jones-higher-calling/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20171013T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171013T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181912
CREATED:20170706T203729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142421Z
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SUMMARY:John Barron Quartet+1
DESCRIPTION:Bassist John Barron performing music from his acclaimed CD Moods\, featuring Dale Grisa (keys)\, Ron Pangborn (drums) and Kris Kurzawa (guitar). Special guest for the evening will be vocalist Jill Jack\, winner of the 2017 Detroit Music Award for best jazz recording\, Pure Imagination. www.johnbarronmusic.com
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/john-barron-quartet1/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20171012T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171012T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181912
CREATED:20170630T172343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142421Z
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SUMMARY:Gustavo Cortinas Snapshot
DESCRIPTION:Born and raised in Mexico City and a graduate of Loyola University New Orleans (BM Jazz\, Minor in Philosophy\, Magna Cum Laude\, 2011)\, and Northwestern University (MM Jazz\, June\, 2013)\, drummer Gustavo Cortiñas has developed a successful career in the US for close to a decade\, leading and accompanying ensembles in renowned stages and festivals in North America\, Latin America\, Asia\, and Europe. \n“Cortiñas’ music is uplifting\, robust\, melodic\, and gets your body moving; it’s an exciting blend of the artist’s musical influences from jazz and Latin American\, including his native Mexico” (DOWNBEAT MAGAZINE). \n“a Smörgåsbord of the moods and nuances that make up the human experience… an idiosyncratic album that intrinsically fuses the personal to the universal” (Lissette Corsa\, Jazziz Magazine); and “ESSE” (Origin Arts 2017): \n“With the cohesive and captivating Esse\, Cortiñas has created superb work that balances refreshingly inventive ideas with high-caliber musicianship. This exquisite and continuously gripping record is a testament to Cortiñas’ triple threat of skills as dynamic performer\, agile bandleader and brilliant composer.” (Hrayr Attarian\, Chicago Jazz Magazine). \nhttp://www.gustavocortinasmusic.com/html/
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/gustavo-cortinas-snapshot/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20171007T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171007T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181912
CREATED:20170906T145011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142425Z
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SUMMARY:Ramona Collins
DESCRIPTION:Audiences throughout the Midwest have known for some time that recording artist\, songwriter and entertaining jazz vocalist Ramona Collins is one of the region’s true music treasures. Ms. Collins is an artist of substance without pretension who captivates her audiences during live performances. Her performance is not only about the power of music\, it is also about the power of personality. She makes you want to get to know her. She is an engaging performer whose command of the stage and vast repertoire have helped her establish a solid rapport with club\, concert and festival audiences wherever she goes. We hope you enjoy Ramona and her band of first class musicians.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/ramona-collins/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20171006T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171006T233000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181912
CREATED:20170815T195242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142424Z
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SUMMARY:Sean Dobbins Organ Quartet
DESCRIPTION:The Sean Dobbins Organ Quartet will feature music from their latest CD The Journey as well as other jazz standards with an original twist. The show will also include a performance featuring the premier rising stars in the Detroit area.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/sean-dobbins-organ-quartet-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20171005T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171005T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181912
CREATED:20170818T204248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142424Z
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SUMMARY:Scott Gwinnell Jazz Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Pianist/arranger Scott Gwinnell leads one of the top Big bands in Detroit and has a first Thursday of the month residency at Cliff Bell’s.  Each month he invites student groups to be showcased at these performances.  This month it is the Detroit Country Day HS/Middle School Bands which will play a half hour each.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/scott-gwinnell-jazz-orchestra-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20171002T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171002T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181912
CREATED:20170921T191035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142427Z
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SUMMARY:Open for Dinner
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/open-for-dinner/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170929T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170929T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181912
CREATED:20170627T222335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142419Z
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SUMMARY:Vanessa Rubin
DESCRIPTION:Revered as both a torchbearer and a storyteller\, jazz vocalist Vanessa Rubin possesses a voice hailed for crystalline clarity\, hearth-like warmth and playful lioness sass. The Cleveland native brings a wealth of diverse influences to her vocal performance from both the Trinidadian/Caribbean roots of her mother and traditional jazz by way of her Louisiana-born father. Additional homespun influences include the melodic bell tone clarity of a young Capital Records recording artist\, Nancy Wilson\, the fire of Lambert\, Hendricks & Ross\, the sweet sounds of trumpeter Blue Mitchell as well as her love of the Motown Sound…especially girl groups like the Supremes. \nShe is backed by the phenomenal organ trio of Perry Hughes on guitar\, Duncan McMillan on organ and Gayelynn McKinney on drums. \n \n \n 
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/vanessa-rubin-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170928T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170928T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181912
CREATED:20170906T153904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142426Z
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SUMMARY:WSU Student Jam Night
DESCRIPTION:Wayne State University’s long history of producing world class musicians is one of the great attributes for the City of Detroit. Hosted by Professor Chris Collins\, the WSU Director of Jazz Studies.  WSU students will on the Cliff Bell’s.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/wsu-student-jam-night/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170927T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170927T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181912
CREATED:20170818T203628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142424Z
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SUMMARY:Paul Carey Organ Trio featuring Shawn McDonald
DESCRIPTION:Paul Carey Organ Trio featuring Shawn McDonald- no cover. Guitarist Paul will bring an organ trio featuring vocalist/organist Shawn McDonald that will perform jazz & blues tunes. Paul’s son Max will be on drums. Paul & Shawn have toured throughout the US\, Canada & Europe with greats like Johnnie Bassett\, Alberta Adams\, Joe Weaver and Larry McCray.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/paul-carey-organ-trio-featuring-shawn-mcdonald-2/
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