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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/2022-09-03/
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SUMMARY:Detroit Jazz Festival Special: Rodney Whitaker Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Showtimes are at 7:30p & 9:30p for this performance. \n(Doors open at 5pm for dinner/Seating begins at 6:15p for the first show & 9:00p for the second show) \n******************************************************************************************* \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. \n \nPlease join us for phenomenal experiences and surprise encounters during the Detroit Jazz Festival this Labor Day Weekend.\n \nhttp://www.rodneywhitaker.com/
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/rodney-whitaker-quartet-2/2022-09-03/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220902T233000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220903T013000
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SUMMARY:Labor Day Weekend Special: Jazz Afterhours
DESCRIPTION:Set begins at 11:30pm \nFree for musicians\, artists\, and credentialed personnel. \n________________________________________________________________ \nThis weekend is a special one in Detroit- home to the largest free jazz festival in the world. Artists from around the world will gather Labor Day weekend to celebrate the music we love and carry year-round. We are in the center of it all and you can be a part of the energy of Detroit! Have a craft cocktail and enjoy being transported in time in our unique space. You’ll never know who you’d might run into!  \nThe host band will perform a great set for you and a jam session will occur well into the night to continue a vital part of jazz culture.  \nFriday 9/2/2022- \nMarion Hayden – Bass\nCliff Monear – Piano\nLouis Jones – Drums\n \nSaturday 9/3/2022\n\n \nHimiko Kikuchi – Piano\nMasatsugu Matsumoto – Guitar\nShun Katayama- Flute\nTrevor Lamb- Bass\nNate Winn – Drums\n\n \n 
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/labor-day-weekend-special-jazz-afterhours/2022-09-02/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220902T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220903T093000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072555
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/2022-09-02/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220902T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220902T233000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072555
CREATED:20220808T201002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142710Z
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SUMMARY:Detroit Jazz Festival Special: Rodney Whitaker Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Showtimes are at 7:30p & 9:30p for this performance. \n(Doors open at 5pm for dinner/Seating begins at 6:15p for the first show & 9:00p for the second show) \n******************************************************************************************* \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. \n \nPlease join us for phenomenal experiences and surprise encounters during the Detroit Jazz Festival this Labor Day Weekend.\n \nhttp://www.rodneywhitaker.com/
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/rodney-whitaker-quartet-2/2022-09-02/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220901T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220902T093000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072555
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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/2022-09-01/
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SUMMARY:KNG ALXNDR Album Release
DESCRIPTION:Showtimes are at 7:30p & 9:30p for this performance. \n(Doors open at 5pm for dinner/Seating begins at 6:15p for the first show & 9:00p for the second show) \n************************************************************************************************** \nKing Alexander is an Artist\, Musician\, and Song Writer who hails from Detroit\, Michigan. From the tutelage of Detroit Jazz legends such as Marcus Belgrave and Rodney Whitaker\, Alexander developed his love for Jazz and his ear for good music. Attending DSA (Detroit School Of Arts) his passion for music production and song writing began. \nIn 2019 King Alexander released his first project titled Portrait! and in 2020 followed up with Welcome To CakeTown. His music carries the deep tradition of R&B\, Soulful Singing\, Colorful Lyricism\, a heavy dash of Jazz\, an intimate yet charismatic style of performance. King Alexander’s next project is expected to release late winter of 2023.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/kng-alxndr-album-release/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220831T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220901T093000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072555
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/2022-08-31/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220831T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220831T230000
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SUMMARY:Allen Dennard Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Showtimes are at 7:30p & 9:30p for this performance. \n(Doors open at 5pm for dinner/Seating begins at 6:15p for the first show & 9:00p for the second show) **************************************************************************************************  \nAllen Dennard is a trumpeter\, composer and bandleader who was born and raised in the city of Detroit\, Michigan. Allen has made three appearances as a sideman in the Detroit Jazz Festival\, one being with the great saxophonist Wendell Harrison (2015)\, one being with Detroit bassist Ali Bey (2017)\, and lastly with the Detroit Jazz Festival All-Star Alumni Band (2019). In January 2019 Allen was chosen by the Detroit MetroTimes as one of ten artist they thought would become famous in that year. Soon after that Allen was approached with many interview requests\, one being with Detroit Public Television/ PBS and the other being with Honeysuckle Magazine\, a New York City based magazine company. Aside from that Allen has worked with several artist from the Detroit Music Factory label\, such as Gayelynn McKinney\, De’Sean Jones and Sean Dobbins. He has also worked with Detroit saxophonist David McMurray from the Blue Note record label. Adding to that\, Allen also got the opportunity to share the stage with New York based saxophonist J.D Allen\, who is with HighNote Records. \nIn October 2018 Allen had the opportunity to work with famous R&B artist Ray J\, being a member of the pit orchestra in a play that Ray J was in. In the same year Allen was chosen to be in the horn section for the MC5 reunion in Detroit\, sharing the stage with musical icons such as Wayne Kramer. Following after that Allen went on to record on one of Alice Copper’s latest albums in 2019. Allen is a bandleader and has three of his own groups\, the Allen Dennard Trio\, the Allen Dennard Quartet and the Allen Dennard Quintet.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/allen-dennard-quartet-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220830T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220831T093000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072555
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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/2022-08-30/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220829T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220830T093000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072555
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/2022-08-29/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220828T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220829T093000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072555
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/2022-08-28/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220828T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220828T233000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072555
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SUMMARY:Randy Napoleon Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Showtimes are at 7:30p & 9:30p for this performance. \n(Doors open at 5pm for dinner/Seating begins at 6:15p for the first show & 9:00p for the second show) \n************************************************************************************************** \nKnown as a forward-thinking musician with a passion for the jazz tradition\, guitarist Randy Napoleon is an Associate Professor at Michigan State University. He is currently touring as a leader after twenty years of road apprenticeship with some of the most celebrated musicians and groups of our time.  \nNapoleon cut his teeth touring with pianist Benny Green\, The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra\, Michael Bublé\, and a thirteen year tenure with Freddy Cole. He has also performed with artists across the jazz spectrum such as Bill Charlap\, Natalie Cole\, Monty Alexander\, Rodney Whitaker and John Pizzarelli.  \nNapoleon has performed or arranged on over seventy records. He arranged as well as performed on Freddy Cole’s seven most recent records including the Grammy-nominated releases\, Freddy Cole Sings Mr. B and My Mood Is You. He performed on The Clayton Hamilton Orchestra: Live at MCG. Napoleon is featured on Buble’s Grammy-nominated CD/DVD Caught in the Act. \nNapoleon has played on The Tonight Show\, Late Night With David Letterman\, The View\, The Today Show\, and The Ellen DeGeneres show as well as TV shows in South America\, Europe and Asia. He has performed across the globe at notable venues including Royal Albert Hall\, The Sydney Opera House\, The Hollywood Bowl\, and Lincoln Center.  \nGuitarist George Benson calls Napoleon “sensational.” Detroit Free Press critic Mark Stryker says Napoleon “plays with a gentle\, purring tone that makes you lean in close to hear its range of color and articulation.” Washington Post critic Mike Joyce praises his “exceptionally nimble finger-style technique.” Comparing him to Wes Montgomery\, music critic Michael G. Nastos says\, “he displays an even balance of swing\, soul\, and single-line or chord elements that mark an emerging voice dedicated to tradition and universally accessible jazz values.” \nNapoleon has four records as a band leader with a fifth\, Common Tones\, released Oct 4\, 2019 on the Detroit Music Factory label. 
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/randy-napoleon-quartet/2022-08-28/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220827T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220828T093000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072555
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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/2022-08-27/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220827T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220827T233000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072555
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SUMMARY:Randy Napoleon Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Showtimes are at 7:30p & 9:30p for this performance. \n(Doors open at 5pm for dinner/Seating begins at 6:15p for the first show & 9:00p for the second show) \n************************************************************************************************** \nKnown as a forward-thinking musician with a passion for the jazz tradition\, guitarist Randy Napoleon is an Associate Professor at Michigan State University. He is currently touring as a leader after twenty years of road apprenticeship with some of the most celebrated musicians and groups of our time.  \nNapoleon cut his teeth touring with pianist Benny Green\, The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra\, Michael Bublé\, and a thirteen year tenure with Freddy Cole. He has also performed with artists across the jazz spectrum such as Bill Charlap\, Natalie Cole\, Monty Alexander\, Rodney Whitaker and John Pizzarelli.  \nNapoleon has performed or arranged on over seventy records. He arranged as well as performed on Freddy Cole’s seven most recent records including the Grammy-nominated releases\, Freddy Cole Sings Mr. B and My Mood Is You. He performed on The Clayton Hamilton Orchestra: Live at MCG. Napoleon is featured on Buble’s Grammy-nominated CD/DVD Caught in the Act. \nNapoleon has played on The Tonight Show\, Late Night With David Letterman\, The View\, The Today Show\, and The Ellen DeGeneres show as well as TV shows in South America\, Europe and Asia. He has performed across the globe at notable venues including Royal Albert Hall\, The Sydney Opera House\, The Hollywood Bowl\, and Lincoln Center.  \nGuitarist George Benson calls Napoleon “sensational.” Detroit Free Press critic Mark Stryker says Napoleon “plays with a gentle\, purring tone that makes you lean in close to hear its range of color and articulation.” Washington Post critic Mike Joyce praises his “exceptionally nimble finger-style technique.” Comparing him to Wes Montgomery\, music critic Michael G. Nastos says\, “he displays an even balance of swing\, soul\, and single-line or chord elements that mark an emerging voice dedicated to tradition and universally accessible jazz values.” \nNapoleon has four records as a band leader with a fifth\, Common Tones\, released Oct 4\, 2019 on the Detroit Music Factory label. 
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/randy-napoleon-quartet/2022-08-27/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220826T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220827T093000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072555
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/2022-08-26/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220825T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220826T093000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072555
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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/2022-08-25/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220825T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220825T230000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072555
CREATED:20220804T163035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142707Z
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SUMMARY:Nick Hempton Trio
DESCRIPTION:Showtimes are at 7:30p & 9:30p for this performance. \n(Doors open at 5pm for dinner/Seating begins at 6:15p for the first show & 9:00p for the second show) \n* \n* \nNick Hempton is an alto and tenor saxophonist\, composer\, and bandleader\, producing new music in the modern/mainstream tradition. Calling New York home since 2004\, he headlines clubs throughout the city\, as well as concert halls and festivals around the world. Influenced by the greats of the instrument– Dexter Gordon\, Sonny Stitt\, Cannonball Adderley\, etc.\, and informed by a youth misspent playing Rhythm & Blues and Ska in his native Australia\, Hempton’s jazz is original\, approachable\, and always swinging.   \n\n\n\n\nFrom 2005 to 2016\, Nick led The Nick Hempton Band: “an unusually sharp\, cohesive unit” (David Orthmann– AAJ) performing original compositions at most of the major New York venues\, as well as touring regionally and internationally. With this group\, Nick released four highly praised studio albums: “Nick Hempton Band” (self-released\, 2008); “The Business” (Posi-Tone\, 2011); “Odd Man Out” (Posi-Tone\, 2013); and in 2015\, the innovative “Catch and Release” Experiment\, which was recorded and released track-by- track every six weeks\, before being collated for CD release. This was followed by the pared-back “Trio Stonk” (SmallsLive\, 2017)\, recorded live at NYC’s famed Smalls Jazz Club. \nIn 2018\, after years of flirting with the organ band format\, Nick recorded his sixth album\, the organ quartet outing\, Night Owl. Featuring renowned guitar ace Peter Bernstein\, Night Owl harkens back to the classic ‘60s organ band sound pioneered by Lou Donaldson\, Jimmy Smith\, Stanley Turrentine\, and Dr Lonnie Smith. In the fall and winter of 2018\, Nick embarked on an ambitious world tour\, taking in China\, Thailand\, Malaysia\, Singapore\, Canada and the US\, in anticipation of the album’s official release in February 2019.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/nick-hempton-trio-3/
CATEGORIES:Straight ahead
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220824T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220825T093000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072555
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/2022-08-24/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220824T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220824T230000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072555
CREATED:20220808T201707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142710Z
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SUMMARY:Ryan Freitas Organ Quartet & Session
DESCRIPTION:Showtimes are at 7:30p & 9:30p for this performance. (Doors open at 5pm for dinner/Seating begins at 6:15p for the first show & 9:00p for the second show) **************************************************************************************************  \n\nRyan Freitas is a Detroit-based Multi-instrumentalist\, Bandleader\, Producer\, Composer\, and Audio Engineer who works with some of Detroit’s premiere artists and musicians across multiple genres. He has been seen recently with The Rodney Whitaker Group\, Vincent Chandler Quintet\, Noah Jackson’s Full Circle\, Sean Dobbins’ Modern Jazz Messengers\, fusion guitarist Duffy King\, Dr. Professor Leonard King’s Oopapada and Proportioned Orchestra\, and many others. \n 
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/ryan-freitas-organ-quartet-session/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220823T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220824T093000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072555
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/2022-08-23/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220822T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220823T093000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072555
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/2022-08-22/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220821T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220822T093000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072555
CREATED:20160610T194953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240324T125823Z
UID:10005509-1661110200-1661160600@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/2022-08-21/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220821T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220821T230000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072555
CREATED:20220627T012635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142706Z
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SUMMARY:Trunino Lowe Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Showtimes are at 7:30p & 9:30p for this performance. \n(Doors open at 5pm for dinner/Seating begins at 6:15p for the first show & 9:00p for the second show) \n************************************************************************************************** \nTrunino Lowe is one of Detroit’s young promising musicians. Born & raised on Detroit’s\nEastside. Trunino is a proud graduate of Detroit Public Schools where his love for music began.\nIt wasn’t until he attended the Detroit School of Arts where he began to pursue his career as a\nprofessional musician. Trunino now serves as a bandleader\, Sideman\, Composer\, and mentor.\nMentored by Detroit Trumpeters Kris Johnson\, Dwight Adams\, Rayse Biggs\, and John Douglas.\nHe’s a part of the jazz lineage of Detroit and strongly believes in continuing the Legacy. \nTrunino has performed with some of the finest musicians the world has to offer. He’s\nplayed with the likes of Marion Hayden\, Wendell Harrison\, Marcus Elliot\, Rodney Whitaker\,\nSean Dobbins\, Ralphe Armstrong\, Karriem Riggins\, Russell Hall\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Terri\nLynn Carrington\, Emmet Cohen\, Maurice Brown\, & others. Performed on some very prestigious\nstages such as\, Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola (NYC)\, Jazz Showcase (CHI)\, Detroit Jazz Festival\,\nBaker’s Keyboard Lounge (DET). He’s Also performed internationally in France\, Germany\, and\nDenmark.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/trunino-lowe-quartet-9/2022-08-21/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220820T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220821T093000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072555
CREATED:20160610T194953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240324T125823Z
UID:10005508-1661023800-1661074200@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/2022-08-20/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220820T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220820T230000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072555
CREATED:20220627T012635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142706Z
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SUMMARY:Trunino Lowe Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Showtimes are at 7:30p & 9:30p for this performance. \n(Doors open at 5pm for dinner/Seating begins at 6:15p for the first show & 9:00p for the second show) \n************************************************************************************************** \nTrunino Lowe is one of Detroit’s young promising musicians. Born & raised on Detroit’s\nEastside. Trunino is a proud graduate of Detroit Public Schools where his love for music began.\nIt wasn’t until he attended the Detroit School of Arts where he began to pursue his career as a\nprofessional musician. Trunino now serves as a bandleader\, Sideman\, Composer\, and mentor.\nMentored by Detroit Trumpeters Kris Johnson\, Dwight Adams\, Rayse Biggs\, and John Douglas.\nHe’s a part of the jazz lineage of Detroit and strongly believes in continuing the Legacy. \nTrunino has performed with some of the finest musicians the world has to offer. He’s\nplayed with the likes of Marion Hayden\, Wendell Harrison\, Marcus Elliot\, Rodney Whitaker\,\nSean Dobbins\, Ralphe Armstrong\, Karriem Riggins\, Russell Hall\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Terri\nLynn Carrington\, Emmet Cohen\, Maurice Brown\, & others. Performed on some very prestigious\nstages such as\, Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola (NYC)\, Jazz Showcase (CHI)\, Detroit Jazz Festival\,\nBaker’s Keyboard Lounge (DET). He’s Also performed internationally in France\, Germany\, and\nDenmark.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/trunino-lowe-quartet-9/2022-08-20/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220819T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220820T093000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072555
CREATED:20160610T194953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240324T125823Z
UID:10005507-1660937400-1660987800@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/2022-08-19/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220818T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220819T093000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072555
CREATED:20160610T194953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240324T125823Z
UID:10005506-1660851000-1660901400@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/2022-08-18/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220818T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220818T230000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072555
CREATED:20220627T023206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142706Z
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SUMMARY:Aaron Bazzell Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Showtimes are at 7:30p & 9:30p for this performance. \n(Doors open at 5pm for dinner/Seating begins at 6:15p for the first show & 9:00p for the second show) \n************************************************************************************************* \nAaron Bazzell is a musician\, composer and educator based out of Brooklyn\, NY. Born in Boston\, Massachusetts\, at the age of eight the family moved down south. Growing up in Metro-Atlanta\, he would eventually come home from school one today to find that his father had purchased an alto saxophone. After receiving some encouragement from his middle school band director\, he quickly became serious about the instrument. Originally a classical saxophonist\, it was the increased opportunity for freedom of expression along with the sense of community among its practitioners that would lead him to shift his focus to jazz. He holds a B.M. in jazz studies from Michigan State University and a M.A. in music education from Teachers College. His primary teachers include Don Taylor\, Jack Morrell\, Greg Ward\, Wess Anderson\, and Diego Rivera. Aaron teaches music within the New York City Department of Education where he hopes to develop within his students the same attributes of empathy\, focus and consistency that a life in music has provided him.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/aaron-bazzell-quartet/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220817T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220818T093000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072555
CREATED:20160610T194953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240324T125823Z
UID:10005505-1660764600-1660815000@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/2022-08-17/
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