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SUMMARY:Pamela Wise presents Women In Jazz
DESCRIPTION:SHOWTIMES ARE AT 7:30PM & 9:30PM FOR THIS PERFORMANCE.\nDoors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm.\nPamela Wise-piano\nDamon Warmack-bass\nIngrid Racine-trumpet\nLouis M. Jones-drums\nSky Covington-vocals (all three nights)\n\n\n\nPamela Wise (Harrison) is an internationally known jazz pianist and composer.  Pamela has performed concerts\, taught and organized workshops\, master classes throughout the USA and the Middle East.  Pamela is widely known for her works in fusing afro cuban rhythms with jazz harmonies and she has received many awards for this endeavor.  In addition\, her diverse catalog of compositions has been recorded and produced on the legendary Tribe Record label co founded by her husband saxophonist/clarinetist Wendell Harrison as well as WenHa Music. \nPamela bumped into Wendell Harrison in a recording  studio while taping some of her compositions. Wendell (who later became  her husband) became interested in her music and started featuring her  compositions on his recordings as well as featuring her in his  ensembles. Pamela was blessed with the opportunity to be performing and  composing for legendary artists such as Freddie Hubbard\, Woody Shaw\,  Leon Thomas and Eddie Harris (to name a few).\nIn 1989\, Pamela started forming her own ensemble with  saxophonist James Carter\, trumpeter Dwight Adams\, bassist Jaribu Shahid\,  drummer Ali Muhammad and percussionist Andrew Daniels. Then Pamela  received two Creative Artist Grant awards from the Arts Foundation of  Michigan to write compositions demonstrating the link between Afro Cuban  and jazz music. Pamela landed additional awards including;  The prestigious Kresge  Creative Artist Fellowship Award that came with a $25\,000 prize for her  work as a pianist\, teacher\, composer and cultural warrior.  Pamela was awarded another award from the Kresge Foundation in 2019 for her production\, Matrix X Detroit-The Gentrification Nation. \nAnother award in 2021 from New Music USA  for a new composition  coming from Pamela Wise along with her jazz guru husband Wendell Harrison.  Harrison composed a piece with Pamela entitled AMBIGUOUS REALITIES reflecting the worldwide effects of COVID19 . \n\nwww.pamelawisemusic.com
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/pamela-wise-presents-women-in-jazz/2024-04-18/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240419T213000
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SUMMARY:Pamela Wise presents Women In Jazz
DESCRIPTION:SHOWTIMES ARE AT 7:30PM & 9:30PM FOR THIS PERFORMANCE.\nDoors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm.\nPamela Wise-piano\nDamon Warmack-bass\nIngrid Racine-trumpet\nLouis M. Jones-drums\nSky Covington-vocals (all three nights)\n\n\n\nPamela Wise (Harrison) is an internationally known jazz pianist and composer.  Pamela has performed concerts\, taught and organized workshops\, master classes throughout the USA and the Middle East.  Pamela is widely known for her works in fusing afro cuban rhythms with jazz harmonies and she has received many awards for this endeavor.  In addition\, her diverse catalog of compositions has been recorded and produced on the legendary Tribe Record label co founded by her husband saxophonist/clarinetist Wendell Harrison as well as WenHa Music. \nPamela bumped into Wendell Harrison in a recording  studio while taping some of her compositions. Wendell (who later became  her husband) became interested in her music and started featuring her  compositions on his recordings as well as featuring her in his  ensembles. Pamela was blessed with the opportunity to be performing and  composing for legendary artists such as Freddie Hubbard\, Woody Shaw\,  Leon Thomas and Eddie Harris (to name a few).\nIn 1989\, Pamela started forming her own ensemble with  saxophonist James Carter\, trumpeter Dwight Adams\, bassist Jaribu Shahid\,  drummer Ali Muhammad and percussionist Andrew Daniels. Then Pamela  received two Creative Artist Grant awards from the Arts Foundation of  Michigan to write compositions demonstrating the link between Afro Cuban  and jazz music. Pamela landed additional awards including;  The prestigious Kresge  Creative Artist Fellowship Award that came with a $25\,000 prize for her  work as a pianist\, teacher\, composer and cultural warrior.  Pamela was awarded another award from the Kresge Foundation in 2019 for her production\, Matrix X Detroit-The Gentrification Nation. \nAnother award in 2021 from New Music USA  for a new composition  coming from Pamela Wise along with her jazz guru husband Wendell Harrison.  Harrison composed a piece with Pamela entitled AMBIGUOUS REALITIES reflecting the worldwide effects of COVID19 . \n\nwww.pamelawisemusic.com
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/pamela-wise-presents-women-in-jazz/2024-04-19/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240424T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240424T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185334
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SUMMARY:Kasan Belgrave Residency and Session
DESCRIPTION:SHOWTIMES ARE AT 7:30PM & 9:30PM FOR THIS PERFORMANCE.\n***LATE NIGHT SET ADDED for 11:30pm***\nDoors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm.\nMusicians pay no cover when they bring their instrument. \nMulti-woodwind-instrumentalist and Detroit native Kasan Belgrave is well-rounded within the Detroit music community. His musical heritage of passing down the knowledge and exposure of Detroit music to the youth; like his father\, late trumpeter Marcus Belgrave. Kasan has worked with many greats in his young career such as the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin\, Wynton Marsalis & Jazz @ Lincoln Center\, Dee Bridgewater\, Karriem Riggins\, Theo Crocker\, Etienne Charles\, and many others; in his scholar years at University of Michigan he studied under Robert Hurst\, pianist Benny Green\, and Andrew Bishop\, then continued his studies at MSU under the direction of Diego Rivera and Rodney Whitaker. Deeply rooted in the tradition of Black American Music\, Kasan is also congruently involved in parallel domains of the strong techno scene in Detroit; he appeared on the track “On My Own” with Jon Dixon & Moodyman; he has also performed with Scott Grooves\, Carl Craig\, Shigeto\, and Kyle Hall. Facebook – Kasan Belgrave Instagram – @baskasanball
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/kasan-belgrave-quartet-2-6/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240425T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185334
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SUMMARY:Dwight Adams Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Showtimes are at 7:30p & 9:30p for this performance. Doors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm.\n***LATE NIGHT SET ADDED\nThe Third Show Begins at 11:30pm\nDwight Adams is a soul-inspired jazz trumpeter. He has played and recorded with Marcus Belgrave\, Rodney Whitaker\, James Carter\, Shawn Wallace and Donald Walden\, and tours with Stevie Wonder. He has served as a jazz trumpet instructor at both Ohio State University and Michigan State University and is currently on the faculty at WSU. He landed a gig as a member of Teddy Harris’ New Breed BeBop Society at the age of 16\, and is now one of the brightest stars on the Detroit jazz scene. Adams earned a full scholarship to Kentucky State University\, where he majored in music education and performance.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/dwight-adams-quintet/2024-04-25/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240426T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185334
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SUMMARY:Dwight Adams Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Showtimes are at 7:30p & 9:30p for this performance. Doors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm.\n***LATE NIGHT SET ADDED\nThe Third Show Begins at 11:30pm\nDwight Adams is a soul-inspired jazz trumpeter. He has played and recorded with Marcus Belgrave\, Rodney Whitaker\, James Carter\, Shawn Wallace and Donald Walden\, and tours with Stevie Wonder. He has served as a jazz trumpet instructor at both Ohio State University and Michigan State University and is currently on the faculty at WSU. He landed a gig as a member of Teddy Harris’ New Breed BeBop Society at the age of 16\, and is now one of the brightest stars on the Detroit jazz scene. Adams earned a full scholarship to Kentucky State University\, where he majored in music education and performance.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/dwight-adams-quintet/2024-04-26/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240428T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240428T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185334
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SUMMARY:Tom Bartelmay's Heartstrings
DESCRIPTION:Showtimes are at 5:30p & 7:30p for this performance. Doors open at 4pm for dinner. Seating begins at 5pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 7pm.\nTom Bartelmay is a guitarist\, composer and bandleader based in Detroit\, Michigan. Tom moved to Detroit in 2015 to attend Wayne State University\, from which he graduated Magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies. He is currently enrolled in Wayne State’s Master of Music program with a concentration in composition and is the Gretchen Valade Graduate Assistant in Jazz. \nOriginally from a small town in rural southwestern Michigan\, Tom didn’t start playing guitar until 18. The son of two Methodist pastors\, Tom’s first experiences with music were singing hymns in his local church and learning how to play the blues from the church pianist. Upon picking up his main instrument and listening to Clifford Brown’s recording of “A Night in Tunisia\,” Tom left Western Michigan University\, at which he was a physic major\, and moved to Detroit to pursue a career playing music. \nTom’s music has often been described as lyrical\, and eclectic. His influences include artists such as Gyorgy Ligeti\, Thelonious Monk\, the Brian Blade Fellowship\, Butcher Brown to name a few. Today Tom’s work focuses on strong lyrical elements recontextualized through a variety of rhythmic and harmonic settings\, often resulting in wide ranging works with a variety of color palettes. His main working group consists of long-time contributors Sean Perlmutter\, Rocco Popielarski\, and Jake Shadik\, whose relentless creativity and strong musical voices help shape and reshape each piece.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/tom-bartelmays-heartstrings/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240502T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240502T213000
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SUMMARY:Dave Morrison and the Brombach Boys
DESCRIPTION:For over 25 years Dave Morrison has been a staple in the Detroit Folk-Blues scene. Performances are rare but from time to time he can be found  playing his inspired\, touchy and fragile blend of Blues and Folk ballads. For this performance he will be backed up by his trusted band the Brombach Boys featuring Jordan Schug on upright bass and Philip Salatrik on drums. \n 
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/dave-morrison/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240503T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240503T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185334
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SUMMARY:Sean Pearlmutter's Signal Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Showtimes are at 7:30p & 9:30p for this performance.\nDoors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm.\nSignal Quartet is a collective musical ensemble based in Southeast Michigan consisting of Ben Wolkins on Trumpet and Flugelhorn\, Ian Blunden on Guitar\, Eric Nachtrab on Bass and Sean Perlmutter on Drums. The group’s repertoire is entirely made up of original compositions by all four members which serve as springboards for improvised expeditions into the unknown; showcasing the tight communication\, adventurous attitude\, and shared musical vocabulary of the group. As trumpeter Tim Hagans notes: “It is a joy to listen to these four musicians engage in inspired conversation. The telepathy and empathy is heard throughout… They are musical brothers with a remarkable spirit and common vision.” Simply put\, in an era of hired guns\, star soloists\, and lab-grown supergroups\, Signal Quartet is a BAND.   \nIf you want to link people to anything: \nhttps://seanperlmutter.net/signal-quartet \nhttps://signalquartet.bandcamp.com/music \nhttps://www.instagram.com/spiritualsloprecords/
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/sean-pearlmutter-signal-quartet/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240505T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240505T193000
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SUMMARY:The Vincent Chandler Experience
DESCRIPTION:Showtimes are at 5:30p & 7:30p for this performance. Doors open at 4:30pm for dinner. Seating begins at 5pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 7pm.\nVincent Chandler is a trombonist\, educator\, composer\, scat singer\, band leader and mentor from Detroit\, MI. While in High School\, Vincent worked with a local Blues and Salsa Band of which flourished into work with Detroit’s local and international heroes\, including Kenn Cox\, Donald Walden\, Harold McKinney\, Wendell Harrison\, Marcus Belgrave\, Rodney Whitaker\, Regina Carter\, Marion Hayden\, Robert Hurst and James Carter. Vincent has performed nationally with Roy Hargrove\, Joe Henderson\, Stefon Harris\, J@LC feat.Wynton Marsalis\, Geri Allen\, JD Allen\, The Oliver Lake Big Band and The Ambrose Akinmusire Big Band. He was a featured artist on the 2009 Playboy Jazz Festival\, where he performed with Marcus Miller\, Herbie Hancock and Keb’ Mo. He was a featured soloist on Roy Hargrove’s only Big Band CD\, called “Emergence.” \nHe earned his Undergraduate and Graduate degree from the University of Michigan. Vincent held teaching positions at the University of Michigan\, Michigan State University\, Claflin University\, South Carolina State University and he is currently a Lecturer of Jazz Studies at Wayne State University and the Director of the DSO Civic Jazz Orchestra.  
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/the-vincent-chandler-experience-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240509T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240509T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185334
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SUMMARY:Kevin Brewster's Black Renaissance
DESCRIPTION:Showtimes are at 7:30p & 9:30p for this performance. Doors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm. The Third Show Begins at 11:30pm\nLed by the visionary Kevin Brewster\, Black Renaissance\, fearlessly propels the essence of Black American Music into uncharted territories. Through an exquisite fusion of contemporary\, straight-ahead\, gospel\, R&B\, and original compositions\, the group spearheads a captivating movement that heralds a fresh chapter in the evolution of jazz. Their groundbreaking sound not only embodies authenticity and courage but also encapsulates a profound sense of faith\, ushering in a powerful and transformative era.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/kevin-brewsters-black-renaissance/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240510T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240510T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185334
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SUMMARY:Chris Plum
DESCRIPTION:SHOWTIMES ARE AT 7:30PM & 9:30PM FOR THIS PERFORMANCE.\nDoors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm.\nA lifelong fan of mid-century nightclub jazz combos and crooners\, Detroit native Chris Plum is a genre-flexing jazz singer\, songwriter\, performer\, and “blue balladeer.” Raised immersed in the big band and jazz vocal sounds of the 30’s\, 40’s\, and 50’s on his parent’s Victrola\, he has crafted a sound that is both indebted to the jazz vocal greats\, while showcasing his ability to craft and innovate original\, authentic compositions.  Plum has performed around the world at iconic venues including Ronnie Scott’s and Royal Albert Hall in London\, as well as international festivals such as the Montreux Jazz Festival\, Reading and Leeds in the U.K.\, South by Southwest\, and Denmark’s Roskilde Festival.  Plum has had music featured in indie films\, commercials and has performed on late night television.  He has recently assembled a band of Detroit jazz musicians to record and release a new album of original compositions titled\, “The Small Hours.” Pressed at Third Man Pressing in Detroit’s Cass Corridor\, the record has been well received\, recently being nominated for Outstanding Jazz Recording at the Detroit Music Awards. For more information about Chris Plum\, visit www.chrisplum.com \n  \nFollow on: \nInstagram- @chrisplum.music \nFacebook- chrisplum.music
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/chris-plum/2024-05-10/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240512T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240512T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185334
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SUMMARY:The Eat It Up Trio
DESCRIPTION:Showtimes are at 5:30p & 7:30p for this performance. Doors open at 4pm for dinner. Seating begins at 5pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 7pm.\nDetroit-based and undeniably swinging\, the Eat It Up Trio is Michigan’s premier professional purveyor of possibly the most pleasurable music three humans can safely perform within the parameters of the law. Comprised of drummer Sean Perlmutter\, bassist Trevor Lamb\, and pianist/vocalist Mike Harrison\, the Eat It Up trio delivers original songs and arrangements with a versatile repertoire spanning from traditional jazz to modern R&B\, funk to folk country\, classic rock to bebop\, and all the cracks and crevices in between. Dedicated to putting on an entertaining and accessible show\, the Eat It Up Trio is guaranteed to deliver a good time!
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/the-eat-it-up-trio-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240516T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240516T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185334
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SUMMARY:Leafar Village
DESCRIPTION:SHOWTIMES ARE AT 7:30PM & 9:30PM FOR THIS PERFORMANCE.\nDoors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm.\nRafael Leafar is a rare multi-instrumentalist who can combine great passion\, intellectual discipline\, and a spiritual fire that is evocative of great artistic creativity. \nHe has established himself as a remarkable composer and musician not defined by any one particular genre or style. \nHailing from Detroit\, Rafael’s connection to music was Jazz; fostered from a musical family at an early age. \nHis parents invested life changing moves to make certain to access of opportunity to quality schools back and forth from suburban education and playing opportunities in Detroit that would eventually prove fruitful graduating from Sterling Heights High School\, DSA\, Detroit Civic Jazz Orchestra\, & The New School for Jazz. \nOver the years since 2009 major recording & performances with; Reggie Workman\, Robert Hurst\, Marcus Belgrave\, Luis Resto\, Vincent Chandler\, Jeff Tain Watts\, Marion Hayden\, Sterling Toles\, Detroit Jazz Festival Band\, Kamau Kenyatta\, Video7.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/leafar-village-5/2024-05-16/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240517T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240517T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185334
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SUMMARY:Leafar Village
DESCRIPTION:SHOWTIMES ARE AT 7:30PM & 9:30PM FOR THIS PERFORMANCE.\nDoors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm.\nRafael Leafar is a rare multi-instrumentalist who can combine great passion\, intellectual discipline\, and a spiritual fire that is evocative of great artistic creativity. \nHe has established himself as a remarkable composer and musician not defined by any one particular genre or style. \nHailing from Detroit\, Rafael’s connection to music was Jazz; fostered from a musical family at an early age. \nHis parents invested life changing moves to make certain to access of opportunity to quality schools back and forth from suburban education and playing opportunities in Detroit that would eventually prove fruitful graduating from Sterling Heights High School\, DSA\, Detroit Civic Jazz Orchestra\, & The New School for Jazz. \nOver the years since 2009 major recording & performances with; Reggie Workman\, Robert Hurst\, Marcus Belgrave\, Luis Resto\, Vincent Chandler\, Jeff Tain Watts\, Marion Hayden\, Sterling Toles\, Detroit Jazz Festival Band\, Kamau Kenyatta\, Video7.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/leafar-village-5/2024-05-17/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240519T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240519T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185334
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SUMMARY:Leafar Village
DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 4pm for dinner. Showtimes are at 5:30p & 7:30p for this performance.  Seating for the shows begins at 5pm for the first show  & 7pm for the second show.\nRafael Leafar is a rare multi-instrumentalist who can combine great passion\, intellectual discipline\, and a spiritual fire that is evocative of great artistic creativity. \nHe has established himself as a remarkable composer and musician not defined by any one particular genre or style. \nHailing from Detroit\, Rafael’s connection to music was Jazz; fostered from a musical family at an early age. \nHis parents invested life changing moves to make certain to access of opportunity to quality schools back and forth from suburban education and playing opportunities in Detroit that would eventually prove fruitful graduating from Sterling Heights High School\, DSA\, Detroit Civic Jazz Orchestra\, & The New School for Jazz. \nOver the years since 2009 major recording & performances with; Reggie Workman\, Robert Hurst\, Marcus Belgrave\, Luis Resto\, Vincent Chandler\, Jeff Tain Watts\, Marion Hayden\, Sterling Toles\, Detroit Jazz Festival Band\, Kamau Kenyatta\, Video7.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/leafar-village-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240523T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240523T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185334
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SUMMARY:Straight Ahead
DESCRIPTION:Showtimes are at 7:30p & 9:30p for this performance. Doors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm.\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/straight-ahead-5/2024-05-23/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240524T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240524T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185334
CREATED:20240322T180758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T114917Z
UID:10004762-1716579000-1716586200@cliffbells.com
SUMMARY:Straight Ahead
DESCRIPTION:Showtimes are at 7:30p & 9:30p for this performance. Doors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm.\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/straight-ahead-5/2024-05-24/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240525T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240525T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185334
CREATED:20240322T180758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T114917Z
UID:10004763-1716665400-1716672600@cliffbells.com
SUMMARY:Straight Ahead
DESCRIPTION:Showtimes are at 7:30p & 9:30p for this performance. Doors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm.\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/straight-ahead-5/2024-05-25/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240526T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240526T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185334
CREATED:20240322T180705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T180705Z
UID:10004759-1716744600-1716751800@cliffbells.com
SUMMARY:Straight Ahead
DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 4pm for dinner. Showtimes are at 5:30p & 7:30p for this performance.  Seating for the shows begins at 4pm for the first show  & 7pm for the second show.\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/straight-ahead-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240530T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240530T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185334
CREATED:20240322T181359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T181515Z
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SUMMARY:Spare Parts
DESCRIPTION:Showtimes are at 7:30p & 9:30p for this performance. Doors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm.\n  \n“These guys squeeze more out of keyboards\, bass and drums than any trio you’ll find \nanywhere!” Russ Davis- Modern Jazz Radio (MOJA) \nSpare Parts is an instrumental trio that pushes well beyond the jazz funk spectrum in which it thrives. Driven by vintage keyboards (Kevin Kozol)\, electric bass (Colin Scott) and drums (Mike Bruno)\, Spare Parts recalls the aesthetics of the analog era through a fresh and modern approach. Known for their hard hitting grooves\, dynamic improvisation and collaborations with Chicago’s finest musicians\, Spare Parts has won a loyal following over the years. The band has several releases on Ropeadope Records and has received accolades from across the industry including Ukvibe.org\, Notreble.com\, and Modern Jazz (MOJA) Radio. Spare Parts has toured extensively throughout the U.S. and beyond\, while becoming a mainstay on the Chicago scene. From dive bars to prominent jazz clubs\, theaters and festivals\, Spare Parts has played countless shows and held several successful residencies. Members of the band have performed with Grammy winning artists Victor Wooten\, Paul Wertico\, and Michael Bolton\, as well as Fareed Haque\, Stephen Perkins\, Lenny Pickett\, Bill Dickens\, Javon Jackson\, George Brooks\, Vikku Vinayakram\, V. Selvaganesh and Garaj Mahal. Spare Parts has shared the stage with George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic\, Snoop Dogg\, Vulfpeck\, George Porter Jr.\, The Wailers\, Forq\, Kneebody\, The New Mastersounds\,\nWayne Krantz\, Chester Thompson\, Alan Evans\, Stanton Moore\, and many more.\nspareapartsmusic.com
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/spare-parts-7/2024-05-30/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240531T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240531T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185334
CREATED:20240322T181359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T181515Z
UID:10004766-1717183800-1717191000@cliffbells.com
SUMMARY:Spare Parts
DESCRIPTION:Showtimes are at 7:30p & 9:30p for this performance. Doors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm.\n  \n“These guys squeeze more out of keyboards\, bass and drums than any trio you’ll find \nanywhere!” Russ Davis- Modern Jazz Radio (MOJA) \nSpare Parts is an instrumental trio that pushes well beyond the jazz funk spectrum in which it thrives. Driven by vintage keyboards (Kevin Kozol)\, electric bass (Colin Scott) and drums (Mike Bruno)\, Spare Parts recalls the aesthetics of the analog era through a fresh and modern approach. Known for their hard hitting grooves\, dynamic improvisation and collaborations with Chicago’s finest musicians\, Spare Parts has won a loyal following over the years. The band has several releases on Ropeadope Records and has received accolades from across the industry including Ukvibe.org\, Notreble.com\, and Modern Jazz (MOJA) Radio. Spare Parts has toured extensively throughout the U.S. and beyond\, while becoming a mainstay on the Chicago scene. From dive bars to prominent jazz clubs\, theaters and festivals\, Spare Parts has played countless shows and held several successful residencies. Members of the band have performed with Grammy winning artists Victor Wooten\, Paul Wertico\, and Michael Bolton\, as well as Fareed Haque\, Stephen Perkins\, Lenny Pickett\, Bill Dickens\, Javon Jackson\, George Brooks\, Vikku Vinayakram\, V. Selvaganesh and Garaj Mahal. Spare Parts has shared the stage with George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic\, Snoop Dogg\, Vulfpeck\, George Porter Jr.\, The Wailers\, Forq\, Kneebody\, The New Mastersounds\,\nWayne Krantz\, Chester Thompson\, Alan Evans\, Stanton Moore\, and many more.\nspareapartsmusic.com
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/spare-parts-7/2024-05-31/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240601T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240601T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185334
CREATED:20240322T181359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T181515Z
UID:10004767-1717270200-1717277400@cliffbells.com
SUMMARY:Spare Parts
DESCRIPTION:Showtimes are at 7:30p & 9:30p for this performance. Doors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm.\n  \n“These guys squeeze more out of keyboards\, bass and drums than any trio you’ll find \nanywhere!” Russ Davis- Modern Jazz Radio (MOJA) \nSpare Parts is an instrumental trio that pushes well beyond the jazz funk spectrum in which it thrives. Driven by vintage keyboards (Kevin Kozol)\, electric bass (Colin Scott) and drums (Mike Bruno)\, Spare Parts recalls the aesthetics of the analog era through a fresh and modern approach. Known for their hard hitting grooves\, dynamic improvisation and collaborations with Chicago’s finest musicians\, Spare Parts has won a loyal following over the years. The band has several releases on Ropeadope Records and has received accolades from across the industry including Ukvibe.org\, Notreble.com\, and Modern Jazz (MOJA) Radio. Spare Parts has toured extensively throughout the U.S. and beyond\, while becoming a mainstay on the Chicago scene. From dive bars to prominent jazz clubs\, theaters and festivals\, Spare Parts has played countless shows and held several successful residencies. Members of the band have performed with Grammy winning artists Victor Wooten\, Paul Wertico\, and Michael Bolton\, as well as Fareed Haque\, Stephen Perkins\, Lenny Pickett\, Bill Dickens\, Javon Jackson\, George Brooks\, Vikku Vinayakram\, V. Selvaganesh and Garaj Mahal. Spare Parts has shared the stage with George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic\, Snoop Dogg\, Vulfpeck\, George Porter Jr.\, The Wailers\, Forq\, Kneebody\, The New Mastersounds\,\nWayne Krantz\, Chester Thompson\, Alan Evans\, Stanton Moore\, and many more.\nspareapartsmusic.com
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/spare-parts-7/2024-06-01/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240602T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240602T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185334
CREATED:20240322T181627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T214809Z
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SUMMARY:William Hill the Third's Trio
DESCRIPTION:Showtimes are at 5:30p & 7:30p for this performance. Doors open at 4pm for dinner. Seating begins at 5pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 7pm.\nWilliam Hill III is a pianist\, arranger\, composer\, and bandleader from Detroit\, Michigan. Hill is a graduate of the Detroit School of Arts\, and is currently studying at the prestigious Manhattan School of Music undergoing his baccalaureate education. In Hill’s pre-collage years\, he has been a member of the Detroit Symphony’s Civic Youth Jazz program performing in the Creative Jazz Ensembe and the Civic Jazz Orchestra and the Michigian State Univeristy Spartan Youth Jazz Program. \nHill has had the opportunity to participate in many summer extensive jazz camps such as Jazz House Kids\, Jr. Jazz Academy at Lincoln Center\, Berklee Summer Programs\, Interlochen Center for the Arts\, Motown Lyric Project\, Keeping an Eye Summer Jazz Workshop located at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam\, and many others. \nHill is honored to receive awards from programs such as the National YoungArts Foundation\, a multi-year winner in the instrumental contemporary category for the NAACP ACT-SO National Competition\, and the West Virginia Univeristy International Jazz Piano Competition. Musicians that Hill has worked alongside and have been mentored by include Marion Hayden\, Ralphe Armstrong\, Wendell Harrison\, Joe Farnsworth\, Marc Cary\, Aaron Parks\, Ari Hoenig\, Wynton Marsalis\, Buster Williams\, Christian McBride and many more. \nHill has had the opportunity to perform at the Detroit International Jazz Festival\, Baker’s Keyboard Lounge\, Cliff Bells\, Blue Llama Jazz Club\, Montclair Jazz Festival\, Smalls Jazz Club\, The Django\, and many others to name a few. Hill’s passion in life as a musician is to spread joy to everyone around the world with the music that he produces.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/the-william-hill-111-trio-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240606T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240606T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185334
CREATED:20240322T181936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T115028Z
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SUMMARY:Marcus Elliot Broken Seeds Vol. II
DESCRIPTION:Showtimes are at 7:30p & 9:30p for this performance.\nDoors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm.\nMarcus Elliot (Marcus Elliot Miller) is a saxophonist\, composer\, improviser\, and educator based in Detroit\, Michigan. Marcus is a 2020 Kresge Artist Fellow\, awarded by Kresge Arts in Detroit. His compositions and improvisations have been described by the New York Times as “convincing and confident\, evolved in touch and tone…”\, and the Detroit Free Press has said\, “Marcus Elliot represents next generation of jazz”. Elliot leads and co-leads many different Detroit based bands including the Marcus Elliot Quartet\, Clockwork\, Balance\, Beyond Rebellious\, and Lanula. Elliot performs in the Shigeto Live Ensemble. He is a Fellow of the Geri Allen Gathering Orchestra. He co-founded the nonprofit Polyfold Musical Arts Collective. Elliot is the director of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra’s Civic Jazz Ensembles. Elliot received his master’s degree in improvisation from the University of Michigan.  \nElliot is a disciple of the Detroit music scene. His mentors include Rodney Whitaker\, Marcus Belgrave\, Robert Hurst\, Donald Walden\, Bennie Maupin\, Marion Hayden\, and Karriem Riggins. After graduating with a bachelors degree in Jazz Studies from Michigan State University\, Marcus began to curate weekly performances in Detroit\, showcasing some of Detroit’s young jazz musicians. Marcus self-released three albums with his ensemble\, the Marcus Elliot Quartet and co-released an album with his duo project with Michael Malis\, Balance. \n As a Sideman\, Marcus has performed with  Bob Hurst\, Karriem Riggins\, James Carter\, Jimmy Cobb\, Marcus Belgrave\, Johnny O’Neal\, Jimmy Heath\, Shigeto\, Thaddeus Dixon\, Ettiene Charles\, Mulgrew Miller\, Rodney Whitaker\, Talib Kweli\, and many others.  \nMarcus was a co-founder of Polyfold; a collective of musical artists who have joined together to develop\, and present creative works. Founded in Detroit\, Polyfold produces concerts and recordings\, hosts outreach events and educational workshops\, and fosters creative community in Detroit and beyond. \nMarcus has received his Masters of Music degree at the University of Michigan\, where he was awarded a graduate assistantship. He is active in the Detroit music community\, collaborating with musicians in jazz\, free-improvised music\, techno\, hip-hop\, r&b\, and classical music. \n\,
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/the-marcus-elliot-group-4/2024-06-06/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240607T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240607T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185334
CREATED:20240322T181936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T115028Z
UID:10004772-1717788600-1717795800@cliffbells.com
SUMMARY:Marcus Elliot Broken Seeds Vol. II
DESCRIPTION:Showtimes are at 7:30p & 9:30p for this performance.\nDoors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm.\nMarcus Elliot (Marcus Elliot Miller) is a saxophonist\, composer\, improviser\, and educator based in Detroit\, Michigan. Marcus is a 2020 Kresge Artist Fellow\, awarded by Kresge Arts in Detroit. His compositions and improvisations have been described by the New York Times as “convincing and confident\, evolved in touch and tone…”\, and the Detroit Free Press has said\, “Marcus Elliot represents next generation of jazz”. Elliot leads and co-leads many different Detroit based bands including the Marcus Elliot Quartet\, Clockwork\, Balance\, Beyond Rebellious\, and Lanula. Elliot performs in the Shigeto Live Ensemble. He is a Fellow of the Geri Allen Gathering Orchestra. He co-founded the nonprofit Polyfold Musical Arts Collective. Elliot is the director of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra’s Civic Jazz Ensembles. Elliot received his master’s degree in improvisation from the University of Michigan.  \nElliot is a disciple of the Detroit music scene. His mentors include Rodney Whitaker\, Marcus Belgrave\, Robert Hurst\, Donald Walden\, Bennie Maupin\, Marion Hayden\, and Karriem Riggins. After graduating with a bachelors degree in Jazz Studies from Michigan State University\, Marcus began to curate weekly performances in Detroit\, showcasing some of Detroit’s young jazz musicians. Marcus self-released three albums with his ensemble\, the Marcus Elliot Quartet and co-released an album with his duo project with Michael Malis\, Balance. \n As a Sideman\, Marcus has performed with  Bob Hurst\, Karriem Riggins\, James Carter\, Jimmy Cobb\, Marcus Belgrave\, Johnny O’Neal\, Jimmy Heath\, Shigeto\, Thaddeus Dixon\, Ettiene Charles\, Mulgrew Miller\, Rodney Whitaker\, Talib Kweli\, and many others.  \nMarcus was a co-founder of Polyfold; a collective of musical artists who have joined together to develop\, and present creative works. Founded in Detroit\, Polyfold produces concerts and recordings\, hosts outreach events and educational workshops\, and fosters creative community in Detroit and beyond. \nMarcus has received his Masters of Music degree at the University of Michigan\, where he was awarded a graduate assistantship. He is active in the Detroit music community\, collaborating with musicians in jazz\, free-improvised music\, techno\, hip-hop\, r&b\, and classical music. \n\,
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/the-marcus-elliot-group-4/2024-06-07/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240613T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240613T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185334
CREATED:20240322T221125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T221716Z
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SUMMARY:Noah Jackson & Full Circle
DESCRIPTION:Showtimes are at 7:30p & 9:30p for this performance. Doors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm.\nA Detroit original\, Noah Jackson is a bassist\, cellist\, and composer specializing in black american music and classical music.  Aimed with a curiosity to where sound could touch audiences from within\, he has both written and performed music for large international audiences since 2010.  A graduate of Michigan State University (B.M.)\, and Manhattan School of Music (M.M.)\, Noah has performed with world renowned artists such as NEA Jazz Master Abdullah Ibrahim\, Branford Marsails\, Jason Marsalis\, The Marsalis Family\, Hugh Masekela\, Nnenna Freelon\, Kenny Garrett\, Wizard Harper\, George Burton\, Jazzmeia Horn\, and Christian Sands. Additionally\, he’s performed in many prominent venues and jazz festivals including Radio City Music Hall\, Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola\, Jazz @ Lincoln Center\, Blue Note Jazz Club (New York City and Milan)\, Royal Albert Hall\, Victoria Hall (Geneva)\, Jazz in Marciac (Marciac\, France)\, The Library of Congress\, The Kennedy Center\, SFJAZZ\, The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival\, London Jazz Festival\, Montreal Jazz Festival\, and North Sea Jazz Festival. Noah Jackson also performed as part of the ceremony for the NEA Jazz Masters Award in 2019. He also recorded bass and cello on The Balance with Abdullah Ibrahim which reached #3 on the Billboard Jazz Charts (June 2019).  \nAs a band leader\, Noah had put on performances of original creative work with his band Full Circle. In 2011\, he made his self-produced debut album\, Contemplations- A Suite to critical acclaim and led Full Circle in the Detroit Jazz Festival in 2012. Since then\, Noah has collaborated with a wide variety of artists across the jazz spectrum. In 2017\, he has worked in collaboration with the American Ballet Theater with his string quartet Asè at Grace Farms in New Canaan\, CT. Noah\, along with vocalist and co-producer Candice Hoyes\, were named recipients of grants for a double jazz and string quartet project: Ellington to the World: Generational Power in Black Culture and Spaces from the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council and the New York Council of the Arts. The work premiered at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in September 2019 and was performed to a sold out audience in The CUBE @ DSO in February 2020. As of March 2021\, Noah has joined Cliff Bell’s in Detroit as Curator and Artist-in-Residence where he will perform with his group Full Circle and host sessions as well as bring in world-class talent to perform on it’s stage. \nNoah is endorsed by Aguilar Amps\, David Gage REAList LifeLine pickups\, and NOAH Guitars of Italy. Noah currently resides in Detroit\, Michigan. \n 
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/noah-jackson-2/2024-06-13/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240614T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240614T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185334
CREATED:20240322T221125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T221716Z
UID:10004786-1718393400-1718400600@cliffbells.com
SUMMARY:Noah Jackson & Full Circle
DESCRIPTION:Showtimes are at 7:30p & 9:30p for this performance. Doors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm.\nA Detroit original\, Noah Jackson is a bassist\, cellist\, and composer specializing in black american music and classical music.  Aimed with a curiosity to where sound could touch audiences from within\, he has both written and performed music for large international audiences since 2010.  A graduate of Michigan State University (B.M.)\, and Manhattan School of Music (M.M.)\, Noah has performed with world renowned artists such as NEA Jazz Master Abdullah Ibrahim\, Branford Marsails\, Jason Marsalis\, The Marsalis Family\, Hugh Masekela\, Nnenna Freelon\, Kenny Garrett\, Wizard Harper\, George Burton\, Jazzmeia Horn\, and Christian Sands. Additionally\, he’s performed in many prominent venues and jazz festivals including Radio City Music Hall\, Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola\, Jazz @ Lincoln Center\, Blue Note Jazz Club (New York City and Milan)\, Royal Albert Hall\, Victoria Hall (Geneva)\, Jazz in Marciac (Marciac\, France)\, The Library of Congress\, The Kennedy Center\, SFJAZZ\, The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival\, London Jazz Festival\, Montreal Jazz Festival\, and North Sea Jazz Festival. Noah Jackson also performed as part of the ceremony for the NEA Jazz Masters Award in 2019. He also recorded bass and cello on The Balance with Abdullah Ibrahim which reached #3 on the Billboard Jazz Charts (June 2019).  \nAs a band leader\, Noah had put on performances of original creative work with his band Full Circle. In 2011\, he made his self-produced debut album\, Contemplations- A Suite to critical acclaim and led Full Circle in the Detroit Jazz Festival in 2012. Since then\, Noah has collaborated with a wide variety of artists across the jazz spectrum. In 2017\, he has worked in collaboration with the American Ballet Theater with his string quartet Asè at Grace Farms in New Canaan\, CT. Noah\, along with vocalist and co-producer Candice Hoyes\, were named recipients of grants for a double jazz and string quartet project: Ellington to the World: Generational Power in Black Culture and Spaces from the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council and the New York Council of the Arts. The work premiered at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in September 2019 and was performed to a sold out audience in The CUBE @ DSO in February 2020. As of March 2021\, Noah has joined Cliff Bell’s in Detroit as Curator and Artist-in-Residence where he will perform with his group Full Circle and host sessions as well as bring in world-class talent to perform on it’s stage. \nNoah is endorsed by Aguilar Amps\, David Gage REAList LifeLine pickups\, and NOAH Guitars of Italy. Noah currently resides in Detroit\, Michigan. \n 
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/noah-jackson-2/2024-06-14/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240616T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240616T193000
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SUMMARY:Noah Jackson & Full Circle
DESCRIPTION:Showtimes are at 5:30p & 7:30p for this performance. Doors open at 4:30pm for dinner. Seating begins at 5pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 7pm.\nA Detroit original\, Noah Jackson is a bassist\, cellist\, and composer specializing in black american music and classical music.  Aimed with a curiosity to where sound could touch audiences from within\, he has both written and performed music for large international audiences since 2010.  A graduate of Michigan State University (B.M.)\, and Manhattan School of Music (M.M.)\, Noah has performed with world renowned artists such as NEA Jazz Master Abdullah Ibrahim\, Branford Marsails\, Jason Marsalis\, The Marsalis Family\, Hugh Masekela\, Nnenna Freelon\, Kenny Garrett\, Wizard Harper\, George Burton\, Jazzmeia Horn\, and Christian Sands. Additionally\, he’s performed in many prominent venues and jazz festivals including Radio City Music Hall\, Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola\, Jazz @ Lincoln Center\, Blue Note Jazz Club (New York City and Milan)\, Royal Albert Hall\, Victoria Hall (Geneva)\, Jazz in Marciac (Marciac\, France)\, The Library of Congress\, The Kennedy Center\, SFJAZZ\, The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival\, London Jazz Festival\, Montreal Jazz Festival\, and North Sea Jazz Festival. Noah Jackson also performed as part of the ceremony for the NEA Jazz Masters Award in 2019. He also recorded bass and cello on The Balance with Abdullah Ibrahim which reached #3 on the Billboard Jazz Charts (June 2019).  \nAs a band leader\, Noah had put on performances of original creative work with his band Full Circle. In 2011\, he made his self-produced debut album\, Contemplations- A Suite to critical acclaim and led Full Circle in the Detroit Jazz Festival in 2012. Since then\, Noah has collaborated with a wide variety of artists across the jazz spectrum. In 2017\, he has worked in collaboration with the American Ballet Theater with his string quartet Asè at Grace Farms in New Canaan\, CT. Noah\, along with vocalist and co-producer Candice Hoyes\, were named recipients of grants for a double jazz and string quartet project: Ellington to the World: Generational Power in Black Culture and Spaces from the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council and the New York Council of the Arts. The work premiered at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in September 2019 and was performed to a sold out audience in The CUBE @ DSO in February 2020. As of March 2021\, Noah has joined Cliff Bell’s in Detroit as Curator and Artist-in-Residence where he will perform with his group Full Circle and host sessions as well as bring in world-class talent to perform on it’s stage. \nNoah is endorsed by Aguilar Amps\, David Gage REAList LifeLine pickups\, and NOAH Guitars of Italy. Noah currently resides in Detroit\, Michigan. \n 
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/noah-jackson-full-circle-3/2024-06-16/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240620T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240620T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185334
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SUMMARY:Russ Macklem's Big Fellas
DESCRIPTION:Showtimes are at 7:30p & 9:30p for this performance. Doors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm.\nMaking his home on the cross-border music scene in Detroit and Windsor\, trumpet player/composer/jazz musician/educator Dr. Russ Macklem is a musical seeker\, on a quest for truth and authenticity in art and life. This quest has taken Russ around North America: from his hometown of Kelowna\, BC to Montreal\, Boston\, Toronto\, St. Louis\, Miami\, and currently the Windsor/Detroit area.  Russ has performed with acclaimed artists and ensembles in many genres including Jimmy Heath\, Cecil McBee\, Dave Holland\, The Marley Bros (Ziggy\, Stephen\, Julian\, Ky-Mani\, and Damian)\, John Williams\, Quincy Jones\, amongst many others. \nA virtuoso performer\, Russ is equally skilled as a lead and jazz trumpeter\, and has performed in professional productions of musicals such as In the Heights. His lead trumpet playing is featured on the two most recent albums by the University of Miami Concert Jazz Band: Europa: Explorations for Jazz Ensemble and Justin Morell: Concerto for Guitar and Jazz Orchestra featuring Adam Rogers. As a jazz musician\, Russ is a stylist on the trumpet\, honing his individual voice on the instrument for over 20 years. He is inventive and exciting improvisor and composer\, with roots in the Black Music tradition. As an educator\, Russ has taught at the University of Miami Frost School of Music where he was a Teaching Assistant. He also taught with Young Musicians Unite\, a Miami-based non-profit providing musical instruction in inner-city schools. In addition\, Russ has taught at summer camps\, given masterclasses\, and taught privately in Canada\, the USA\, and Mexico. Russ is a sessional lecturer at the University of Windsor.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/russ-macklem-2/2024-06-20/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240621T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240621T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185334
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SUMMARY:Russ Macklem's Big Fellas
DESCRIPTION:Showtimes are at 7:30p & 9:30p for this performance. Doors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm.\nMaking his home on the cross-border music scene in Detroit and Windsor\, trumpet player/composer/jazz musician/educator Dr. Russ Macklem is a musical seeker\, on a quest for truth and authenticity in art and life. This quest has taken Russ around North America: from his hometown of Kelowna\, BC to Montreal\, Boston\, Toronto\, St. Louis\, Miami\, and currently the Windsor/Detroit area.  Russ has performed with acclaimed artists and ensembles in many genres including Jimmy Heath\, Cecil McBee\, Dave Holland\, The Marley Bros (Ziggy\, Stephen\, Julian\, Ky-Mani\, and Damian)\, John Williams\, Quincy Jones\, amongst many others. \nA virtuoso performer\, Russ is equally skilled as a lead and jazz trumpeter\, and has performed in professional productions of musicals such as In the Heights. His lead trumpet playing is featured on the two most recent albums by the University of Miami Concert Jazz Band: Europa: Explorations for Jazz Ensemble and Justin Morell: Concerto for Guitar and Jazz Orchestra featuring Adam Rogers. As a jazz musician\, Russ is a stylist on the trumpet\, honing his individual voice on the instrument for over 20 years. He is inventive and exciting improvisor and composer\, with roots in the Black Music tradition. As an educator\, Russ has taught at the University of Miami Frost School of Music where he was a Teaching Assistant. He also taught with Young Musicians Unite\, a Miami-based non-profit providing musical instruction in inner-city schools. In addition\, Russ has taught at summer camps\, given masterclasses\, and taught privately in Canada\, the USA\, and Mexico. Russ is a sessional lecturer at the University of Windsor.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/russ-macklem-2/2024-06-21/
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