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SUMMARY:Urban Art Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:There will be one seating for this performance starting at 5pm. Showtime is 6:30p for this performance.\nMake Reservations Here   \n***be sure to select the early show option \nUrban Art Orchestra is a 20+ member celebration of music from the colorful mind of composer De’Sean Jones\, a world renowned Billboard Charting recording artist\, 2x Grammy nominated and 3x Stellar Award winning arranger. Over the course of Jones’ 20+ year career\, he has been afforded opportunities to write\, produce\, and tour the world extensively\, collaborating with numerous music icons across a wide variety of genres. A protégé of techno pioneer\, “Mad” Mike Banks (Underground Resistance)\, and the late great trumpet legend\, Marcus Belgrave\, De’Sean Jones aspires to continue to uphold the legacy of progressing music forward while being an ambassador for the rich musical history of Detroit.  The UAO’s debut release “Live in Detroit Vol. 1” was recorded at Cliff Bell’s and features live strings\, harp\, horns\, a full rhythm section\, percussion\, vocals\, DJ’s and De’Sean himself on Tenor Saxophone.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/urban-art-orchestra-3/
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SUMMARY:Urban Art Orchestra featuring Slum Village
DESCRIPTION:Doors Open at 9pm.\nPre Sale Tickets Available Now!  \nChances are\, if you are anywhere near the Detroit music scene\, you have heard of the influential hip hop trio that makes up Slum Village. The group was founded in the early 90’s by 3 childhood friends: Baatin\, T3\, rapper and producer J Dilla\, who all grew up together in the Conant Gardens neighborhood of Detroit\, MI. Today\, Slum Village continues their journey with invigorated energy as T3 and Grammy nominated producer Young RJ hold the legacy\, with his solo project “Blaq Royalty album featuring BJ The Chicago Kid | Joyner Lucas | and Pete Rock & The Detroit Project featuring Phat Kat & Guilty Simpson. \nUrban Art Orchestra is a 20+ member celebration of music from the colorful mind of composer De’Sean Jones\, a world renowned Billboard Charting recording artist\, 2x Grammy nominated and 3x Stellar Award winning arranger. Over the course of Jones’ 20+ year career\, he has been afforded opportunities to write\, produce\, and tour the world extensively\, collaborating with numerous music icons across a wide variety of genres. A protégé of techno pioneer\, “Mad” Mike Banks (Underground Resistance)\, and the late great trumpet legend\, Marcus Belgrave\, De’Sean Jones aspires to continue to uphold the legacy of progressing music forward while being an ambassador for the rich musical history of Detroit.  The UAO’s debut release “Live in Detroit Vol. 1” was recorded at Cliff Bell’s and features live strings\, harp\, horns\, a full rhythm section\, percussion\, vocals\, DJ’s and De’Sean himself on Tenor Saxophone. \n \n  \nThe Evolution of Slum Village \nAfter leaving Pershing High School\, the trio began to forge a path into the Detroit underground hip hop scene and quickly found themselves steadily gaining popularity\, where they originally went by the name Ssenepod. In 1991 changed their name to Slum Village\, recording their first album Vol. 1″ \, recorded in Dillas basement and RJ Rice Studios\, it was critically acclaimed in the Detroit underground scene. It later found its way into the hands of A Tribe Called Quest’s own Q-Tip\, who played it for some of hip hop’s elite\, such as Busta Rhymes\, Questlove\, and D’angelo. \nSlum Village landed their first record deal in 1998 with Barak/AM records. Due to label politics\, the group was forced to release their album “Best Kept Secret” under the alias J-88\,. Their now classic record\, “Fantastic\, Vol. 2” was also in production\, but was not officially released until 2000 through Barak Records\, dubbed an immediate classic from fans and industry tastemakers. This album featured an A list line up including Busta Rhymes\, Common\, D’angelo\, Jazzy Jeff\, Pete Rock\, Kurupt\, and Q-Tip who passed the torch to Slum Village on the record “Hold Tight”. \nIn 2001\, J Dilla made the decision to leave the group to pursue his solo career\, but still hung around helping Young RJ with production. Baatin and T3 started work on their next album “Trinity” through Barak/Capital Records\, featuring Elzhi on 6 of the tracks. This album would feature their first commercial single “Tainted” which ft an unknown Dwele\, also disco and the remix produced by Timberland. \nIn 2002\, “Dirty District”\, a compilation of songs by Detroit rappers largely produced by T3 and Young RJ\, was released. 2004 album\, “Detroit Deli” (A Taste of Detroit)\, the album included the hit single “Selfish” produced by Kanye West\, featuring John Legend. 2005\, the release of “Prequel To a Classic”\, a mix tape with production from Young RJ and Black Milk. \nIn 2009\, Slum started production on their next album\, “Villa Manifesto” In 2010\, the album “Villa Manifesto” was released under Ne’astra/Koch Records\, featuring the late Baatin. By that time Elzhi had decided to move on and focus on pursuing his own solo career. \n2011/2012 Slum Village new mixtape “Dirty Slums Vol. 1 & Vol. 2” presented by DJ Mick Boogie featuring artist such as Rapper Big Pooh\, De La Soul\, Focus\, Skyzoo\, Phonte\, and Fife\, having over 100\,000 downloads. 2013/2014 “B-Sides” and Vintage albums were released. 2015/2016 “YES” was released\, produced by Jay Dee a.k.a. J. Dilla and Young RJ. \n2018 Slum’s new release titled “Lost Scrolls Vol. 2” is slated for release April 20\, 2018 containing lost music and mixed from their critically acclaimed album “Fantastic Vol. 2”\, performed by the original Trio.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/urban-art-orchestra-featuring-slum-village/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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SUMMARY:Kasan Belgrave and Thy Bearings
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.\nMusicians pay no cover when they bring their instrument \nSaxophonist Kasan Belgrave is a ascending talent newly emerging in the role of a compositional leader. His energetic playing style and improvisational finesse derives from influences of early bebop and jazz\, as well flares of fusion and gospel. His musical prowess has more recently been shown through new innovative compositions. \nThe record “Dual Citizen” is an introductory reflection of Kasan’s own consciousness through experience of musical nurturing & professional practice from the Detroit jazz mentorship empire\, led by his father\, trumpeter Marcus Belgrave. It provides a glimpse of Kasan’s endless curiousness of sonic ingenuity. \nIn the formative years of his career\, that same mentorship was present in the musical institutions\, as he studied with Andrew Bishop\, Benny Green\, and Robert Hurst at the University of Michigan then held an assistantship under the direction of Diego Rivera and Rodney Whitaker at Michigan State University. \nKasan has toured as a multi-woodwind instrumentalist with Jazz @ Lincoln Center w/ Wynton Marsalis\, performed in multiple residencies curated by Terri Lynn Carrington\, performed with Karriem Riggins\, and Etienne Charles. The 27-year-old multi-woodwind instrumentalist has also made rounds performing in every corner of the Detroit music scene\, immersing himself in Latin\, R&B\, and techno. \nBelgrave is just one of many who was nurtured in the realm. The lineup for “Dual Citizen” might be the most outright product of that very circle of mentorship. Bassist Jonathan Muir-Cotton\, finishing his degree at MSU\, is currently rotating in Christian Sands Trio; Louis Jones aka “WavyLou”\, a gun-slinging drummer who has the likes of the Haynes’ and Roach’s\, recently hit with ELEW and Johnny O’Neal in Detroit; Brendon Davis\, a virtuosic voice on piano shortly studying with the great Chick Corea\, is established in composition and arranging of the gospel scene ; the enigmatic Allen Dennard has a trailblazing trumpet sound\, recently sharing stages with Dwele and Mike Phillips; and Michael Abbo\, the genial menace on both trombone and bass\, recently played with Johnny Oneal and Dafnis Prieto. The close fellowship of this group is a sentiment to the power of their sound as the Kasan Belgrave Sextet.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/kasan-belgrave-quartet-and-jam-session-2/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T213000
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SUMMARY:Michael Hudson-Casanova's Heyman
DESCRIPTION:There will be two separate seatings at 7:30pm & 9:30pm for this performance. Doors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm.\nOriginally from Detroit\, Michael Hudson-Casanova is a multi-instrumentalist\, composer\, improviser\, and educator quickly becoming a staple in the Chicago jazz and creative music scene. His debut album as a leader\, Echoes of Thought (2021)\, has been praised as “…an exceptional record by a killer band\,” by All About Jazz. His music blends traditional and contemporary jazz concepts\, and always leaves plenty of room for dynamic improvisation with carefully chosen bandmates. \nHudson-Casanova has received awards\, scholarships\, and grants for his music\, including individual artist grants from Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events and the Illinois Arts Council Agency to record and produce his second album\, Animus. He also received the Ramon Zupko grant in 2015 for the creation of an interdisciplinary work of original music and dance\, and the Vice Provost for the Arts grant in 2018 and 2019 to record music by Crosscurrents Ensemble. In October of 2022\, he was featured as a soloist with the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra for their production of “Charlie Parker: With Strings.” \nHudson-Casanova has appeared at venues across the United States as a leader and a sideman\, including Chris’ Jazz Cafe\, South Jazz Kitchen\, Cliff Bell’s\, Silvana\, The Green Mill\, Cafe CODA\, Elastic Arts\, and more. He has appeared on his colleagues’ records as a sideman\, most notably Elliot Bild’s ISMS (2020). \nAs an educator\, Hudson-Casanova has maintained a studio of saxophone\, flute\, and clarinet players of all ages for over ten years. He believes music is for everyone\, and works to help his students maintain a positive relationship with music. He teaches for institutions like Common Time Music School and Ravinia Sistema. \n 
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/michael-hudson-casanovas-heyman/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250530T213000
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SUMMARY:Sean Dobbins
DESCRIPTION:There will be two separate seatings at 7:30pm & 9:30pm for this performance. Doors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm.\nJazz drummer Sean Dobbins got his start as sought-after Detroit area jazz sideman at a young age\, when he would regularly play with Blue Note artist Louis Smith. As Sean’s Career progressed\, he found himself the recipient of many awards and accolades including the “Woody Herman Jazz Award”\, an award for outstanding musicianship\, as well as the Louis Armstrong Scholarship. Due to Sean’s great talent both as a player and an educator\, he has been the focus of countless news articles and jazz radio programs. \nThough still young by jazz standards\, Dobbins has amassed an impressive list of playing companions. He has performed/toured/recorded with Johnny Basset\, Benny Golson\, Dr. Lonnie Smith\, Frank Morgan\, Joey DeFrancesco\, George Cables\, James “Blood” Ulmer\, Marcus Belgrave\, Larry Willis\, Rodney Whittaker\, Claude Black\, Johnny O’Neal\, Paul Keller\, Tad Weed\, Kurt Krahnke\, Jon Hendricks\, David “Fathead” Newman\, Donald Walden\, Cyrus Chesnut\, Barry Harris\, David Baker\, Randy Johnston\, Marion Hayden\, Mose Allison\, and a host of other great musicians. \nSean’s sound can best be described as hard-driving\, solid rhythm with refreshing melodic sensibility. Some of Sean’s influences include Art Blakey\, Jeff Hamilton\, Jeff “Tain” Watts\, Ed Thigpen\, Sonny Payne\, and also Detroit area greats Gerald Cleaver and the one and only Elvin Jones. A product of the Ann Arbor Public Schools\, Sean has stayed devoted to education throughout his life. Early mentor Louis Smith\, an Ann Arbor Public Schools band teacher\, impressed the importance of a good education upon Sean at an early age. Sean is known in his community as a band director\, drum teacher and positive influence for many.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/sean-dobbins-8-2-2/2025-05-30/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250531T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250531T213000
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SUMMARY:Sean Dobbins
DESCRIPTION:There will be two separate seatings at 7:30pm & 9:30pm for this performance. Doors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm.\nJazz drummer Sean Dobbins got his start as sought-after Detroit area jazz sideman at a young age\, when he would regularly play with Blue Note artist Louis Smith. As Sean’s Career progressed\, he found himself the recipient of many awards and accolades including the “Woody Herman Jazz Award”\, an award for outstanding musicianship\, as well as the Louis Armstrong Scholarship. Due to Sean’s great talent both as a player and an educator\, he has been the focus of countless news articles and jazz radio programs. \nThough still young by jazz standards\, Dobbins has amassed an impressive list of playing companions. He has performed/toured/recorded with Johnny Basset\, Benny Golson\, Dr. Lonnie Smith\, Frank Morgan\, Joey DeFrancesco\, George Cables\, James “Blood” Ulmer\, Marcus Belgrave\, Larry Willis\, Rodney Whittaker\, Claude Black\, Johnny O’Neal\, Paul Keller\, Tad Weed\, Kurt Krahnke\, Jon Hendricks\, David “Fathead” Newman\, Donald Walden\, Cyrus Chesnut\, Barry Harris\, David Baker\, Randy Johnston\, Marion Hayden\, Mose Allison\, and a host of other great musicians. \nSean’s sound can best be described as hard-driving\, solid rhythm with refreshing melodic sensibility. Some of Sean’s influences include Art Blakey\, Jeff Hamilton\, Jeff “Tain” Watts\, Ed Thigpen\, Sonny Payne\, and also Detroit area greats Gerald Cleaver and the one and only Elvin Jones. A product of the Ann Arbor Public Schools\, Sean has stayed devoted to education throughout his life. Early mentor Louis Smith\, an Ann Arbor Public Schools band teacher\, impressed the importance of a good education upon Sean at an early age. Sean is known in his community as a band director\, drum teacher and positive influence for many.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/sean-dobbins-8-2-2/2025-05-31/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250601T193000
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SUMMARY:Sean Dobbins
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.\nJazz drummer Sean Dobbins got his start as sought-after Detroit area jazz sideman at a young age\, when he would regularly play with Blue Note artist Louis Smith. As Sean’s Career progressed\, he found himself the recipient of many awards and accolades including the “Woody Herman Jazz Award”\, an award for outstanding musicianship\, as well as the Louis Armstrong Scholarship. Due to Sean’s great talent both as a player and an educator\, he has been the focus of countless news articles and jazz radio programs. \nThough still young by jazz standards\, Dobbins has amassed an impressive list of playing companions. He has performed/toured/recorded with Johnny Basset\, Benny Golson\, Dr. Lonnie Smith\, Frank Morgan\, Joey DeFrancesco\, George Cables\, James “Blood” Ulmer\, Marcus Belgrave\, Larry Willis\, Rodney Whittaker\, Claude Black\, Johnny O’Neal\, Paul Keller\, Tad Weed\, Kurt Krahnke\, Jon Hendricks\, David “Fathead” Newman\, Donald Walden\, Cyrus Chesnut\, Barry Harris\, David Baker\, Randy Johnston\, Marion Hayden\, Mose Allison\, and a host of other great musicians. \nSean’s sound can best be described as hard-driving\, solid rhythm with refreshing melodic sensibility. Some of Sean’s influences include Art Blakey\, Jeff Hamilton\, Jeff “Tain” Watts\, Ed Thigpen\, Sonny Payne\, and also Detroit area greats Gerald Cleaver and the one and only Elvin Jones. A product of the Ann Arbor Public Schools\, Sean has stayed devoted to education throughout his life. Early mentor Louis Smith\, an Ann Arbor Public Schools band teacher\, impressed the importance of a good education upon Sean at an early age. Sean is known in his community as a band director\, drum teacher and positive influence for many.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/sean-dobbins-11/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250604T213000
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SUMMARY:The Northwoods Improvisers and Session
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\nThe Northwoods Improvisers first came together in 1976. Early versions of the band played collective electro-acoustic improvised music. In 1980 the band switched to an all acoustic instrumentation which has remained to this day. Mike Gilmore and Mike Johnston were founding members of the ensemble. Nick Ashton joined in 1986.  The Northwoods Improvisers Sextet consists of Mike Johnston on bass\, Nick Ashton on drums\, Donovan Boxey on saxophones\, Dominic Bieringa on saxophones\, Jack O’Brien on cello and Mike Khoury on violin.\n\nThe Northwoods Improvisers have performed with several key musicians in their field\, including Bill Smith\, Eugene Chadbourne\, Danny Spencer\, Eddie Gale and most notably\, working with the late Detroit composer Faruq Z. Bey formerly of Griot Galaxy.  The group has released several CDs on the UK’s ARC label as well as on Entropy Stereo and Sagittarius A Star records based in Italy.\n\nThis most recent version of the sextet included the long standing rhythm section of bassist and drummer Mike Johnston and Nick Ashton\, both very accomplished musicians with decades of collective history between them.  Donovan Boxey and Dominic Bierenga bring a double saxophone attack with the two switching to different wind instruments between them.  Together\, they exceed the sum of their parts.  Mike Khoury and Jack O’Brien along with Mike Johnston comprise a string section and bring the lushness of arco strings to the mix along with Eastern sensibilities.\n\nThe Northwoods Improvisers Sextet bring together through composed pieces with collective improvisation\, eastern modes\, and Native American elements to create music with references to indigenous sounds and the music of those who have been historically underrepresented in history.  The Northwoods Improvisers Sextet has recently completed work on a new album which will be issued in September of 2023.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/the-northwoods-improvisers/2025-06-04/
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SUMMARY:Damon Terrell
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.\nMulti-instrumentalist Damon Terrell is an inspirational songwriter music producer\, born in Detroit MI raised in Highland Park MI by his grandmother. \nDamon’s grandmother bought him his first guitar at the age of 17 and he began teaching himself to play guitar. His early influences are Prince\, Eddie Van Halen\, Jimi Hendrix\, and later Yanni and many other smooth jazz artists. \n \nDamon Terrell began to create and develop a unique style of his own\, adding a blend of funk jazz hint of rock\, blues and Latin. \nHe composed his first album “In my life” incorporated with a variety of styles which received a stellar award nomination for “Best inspirational jazz album” plus\, radio airplay across the United States and international album sales in France\, Germany and Guam. The album also received a “great sound” review in the New York times. His second album “Transformation” is a twist that showcase urban 70’s millennium style and is doing exceptionally well across the U.S. \nWhen performing on stage Damon Terrell is known for high energy intense guitar playing back bending shows with a smooth elegant style that inspire the audience to feel and enjoy the same passion and excitement he feels.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/damon-terrell/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250606T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250606T213000
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SUMMARY:Caleb Robinson and Reaching
DESCRIPTION:There will be two separate seatings at 7:30pm & 9:30pm for this performance. Doors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm.\nCaleb Robinson and Reaching have fused the art of Jazz and  R&B with their love for storytelling\, creating music that embodies the unpredictable rhythms of life. Their passion and subtlety are seamlessly woven into their sound samples and visual samples. With a mission to break down barriers\, Caleb Robinson and Reaching deliver a musical experience that reflects the ebbs and flows of life.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/caleb-robinson-and-reaching/2025-06-06/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250607T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250607T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154527
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SUMMARY:Caleb Robinson and Reaching
DESCRIPTION:There will be two separate seatings at 7:30pm & 9:30pm for this performance. Doors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm.\nCaleb Robinson and Reaching have fused the art of Jazz and  R&B with their love for storytelling\, creating music that embodies the unpredictable rhythms of life. Their passion and subtlety are seamlessly woven into their sound samples and visual samples. With a mission to break down barriers\, Caleb Robinson and Reaching deliver a musical experience that reflects the ebbs and flows of life.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/caleb-robinson-and-reaching/2025-06-07/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250608T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250608T193000
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SUMMARY:Caleb Robinson and Reaching
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.\nCaleb Robinson and Reaching have fused the art of Jazz and  R&B with their love for storytelling\, creating music that embodies the unpredictable rhythms of life. Their passion and subtlety are seamlessly woven into their sound samples and visual samples. With a mission to break down barriers\, Caleb Robinson and Reaching deliver a musical experience that reflects the ebbs and flows of life.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/caleb-robinson-and-reaching-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250611T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250611T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154527
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SUMMARY:The Northwoods Improvisers and Session
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\nThe Northwoods Improvisers first came together in 1976. Early versions of the band played collective electro-acoustic improvised music. In 1980 the band switched to an all acoustic instrumentation which has remained to this day. Mike Gilmore and Mike Johnston were founding members of the ensemble. Nick Ashton joined in 1986.  The Northwoods Improvisers Sextet consists of Mike Johnston on bass\, Nick Ashton on drums\, Donovan Boxey on saxophones\, Dominic Bieringa on saxophones\, Jack O’Brien on cello and Mike Khoury on violin.\n\nThe Northwoods Improvisers have performed with several key musicians in their field\, including Bill Smith\, Eugene Chadbourne\, Danny Spencer\, Eddie Gale and most notably\, working with the late Detroit composer Faruq Z. Bey formerly of Griot Galaxy.  The group has released several CDs on the UK’s ARC label as well as on Entropy Stereo and Sagittarius A Star records based in Italy.\n\nThis most recent version of the sextet included the long standing rhythm section of bassist and drummer Mike Johnston and Nick Ashton\, both very accomplished musicians with decades of collective history between them.  Donovan Boxey and Dominic Bierenga bring a double saxophone attack with the two switching to different wind instruments between them.  Together\, they exceed the sum of their parts.  Mike Khoury and Jack O’Brien along with Mike Johnston comprise a string section and bring the lushness of arco strings to the mix along with Eastern sensibilities.\n\nThe Northwoods Improvisers Sextet bring together through composed pieces with collective improvisation\, eastern modes\, and Native American elements to create music with references to indigenous sounds and the music of those who have been historically underrepresented in history.  The Northwoods Improvisers Sextet has recently completed work on a new album which will be issued in September of 2023.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/the-northwoods-improvisers/2025-06-11/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250612T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250612T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154527
CREATED:20250407T152308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T152308Z
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SUMMARY:Jordan Anderson Piano Trio
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.\nKnown for his dynamic bandstand presence and creative approach to improvisation\, Jordan Anderson is a musical force of his generation. Born in Minneapolis\, Minnesota\, Jordan began piano lessons at the age of 7 and by his early teens he sought tutelage from some of Twin Cities’ leading voices in Black American Music\, most notably Detroit’s own Solomon Parham. He took his talents to the University of Michigan\, furthering his pianistic skills Benny Green and Andy Milne. After completing his Masters of Fine Arts in jazz studies at Michigan State University\, Jordan moved to Detroit where he can be found performing in a variety of styles ranging from straight-ahead jazz to house and hip-hop. He is a frequent member of groups led by notable Detroit musicians such as Vincent Chandler\, Allen Dennard\, Russ Macklem\, and Kasan Belgrave to name a few. Within these ensembles\, Jordan can be found playing piano\, keyboards\, synth bass and organ. In October 2024\, Jordan recorded his debut record – a trio project of straight-ahead and contemporary original material. The album is set for\nrelease in spring 2025. Jordan was a winner of the Rubato International Piano Competition in August 2023. He is also a prolific educator in Michigan and had the distinct honor of holding the jazz piano chair for Interlochen’s summer jazz camp in 2022 and 2023. Most recently\, Jordan has been selected as a mentor-fellow for Stanford’s summer jazz workshop 2024-2025.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/jordan-anderson-piano-trio/2025-06-12/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250613T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250613T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154527
CREATED:20250407T152308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T152308Z
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SUMMARY:Jordan Anderson Piano Trio
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.\nKnown for his dynamic bandstand presence and creative approach to improvisation\, Jordan Anderson is a musical force of his generation. Born in Minneapolis\, Minnesota\, Jordan began piano lessons at the age of 7 and by his early teens he sought tutelage from some of Twin Cities’ leading voices in Black American Music\, most notably Detroit’s own Solomon Parham. He took his talents to the University of Michigan\, furthering his pianistic skills Benny Green and Andy Milne. After completing his Masters of Fine Arts in jazz studies at Michigan State University\, Jordan moved to Detroit where he can be found performing in a variety of styles ranging from straight-ahead jazz to house and hip-hop. He is a frequent member of groups led by notable Detroit musicians such as Vincent Chandler\, Allen Dennard\, Russ Macklem\, and Kasan Belgrave to name a few. Within these ensembles\, Jordan can be found playing piano\, keyboards\, synth bass and organ. In October 2024\, Jordan recorded his debut record – a trio project of straight-ahead and contemporary original material. The album is set for\nrelease in spring 2025. Jordan was a winner of the Rubato International Piano Competition in August 2023. He is also a prolific educator in Michigan and had the distinct honor of holding the jazz piano chair for Interlochen’s summer jazz camp in 2022 and 2023. Most recently\, Jordan has been selected as a mentor-fellow for Stanford’s summer jazz workshop 2024-2025.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/jordan-anderson-piano-trio/2025-06-13/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250614T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250614T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154527
CREATED:20250407T152355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T152355Z
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SUMMARY:Jordan Anderson Organ Trio
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.\nKnown for his dynamic bandstand presence and creative approach to improvisation\, Jordan Anderson is a musical force of his generation. Born in Minneapolis\, Minnesota\, Jordan began piano lessons at the age of 7 and by his early teens he sought tutelage from some of Twin Cities’ leading voices in Black American Music\, most notably Detroit’s own Solomon Parham. He took his talents to the University of Michigan\, furthering his pianistic skills Benny Green and Andy Milne. After completing his Masters of Fine Arts in jazz studies at Michigan State University\, Jordan moved to Detroit where he can be found performing in a variety of styles ranging from straight-ahead jazz to house and hip-hop. He is a frequent member of groups led by notable Detroit musicians such as Vincent Chandler\, Allen Dennard\, Russ Macklem\, and Kasan Belgrave to name a few. Within these ensembles\, Jordan can be found playing piano\, keyboards\, synth bass and organ. In October 2024\, Jordan recorded his debut record – a trio project of straight-ahead and contemporary original material. The album is set for\nrelease in spring 2025. Jordan was a winner of the Rubato International Piano Competition in August 2023. He is also a prolific educator in Michigan and had the distinct honor of holding the jazz piano chair for Interlochen’s summer jazz camp in 2022 and 2023. Most recently\, Jordan has been selected as a mentor-fellow for Stanford’s summer jazz workshop 2024-2025.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/jordan-anderson-organ-trio-3/2025-06-14/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250615T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250615T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154527
CREATED:20250407T152623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T152624Z
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SUMMARY:Fathers Day Dinner and a Show featuring: the Jordan Anderson Organ 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.\nKnown for his dynamic bandstand presence and creative approach to improvisation\, Jordan Anderson is a musical force of his generation. Born in Minneapolis\, Minnesota\, Jordan began piano lessons at the age of 7 and by his early teens he sought tutelage from some of Twin Cities’ leading voices in Black American Music\, most notably Detroit’s own Solomon Parham. He took his talents to the University of Michigan\, furthering his pianistic skills Benny Green and Andy Milne. After completing his Masters of Fine Arts in jazz studies at Michigan State University\, Jordan moved to Detroit where he can be found performing in a variety of styles ranging from straight-ahead jazz to house and hip-hop. He is a frequent member of groups led by notable Detroit musicians such as Vincent Chandler\, Allen Dennard\, Russ Macklem\, and Kasan Belgrave to name a few. Within these ensembles\, Jordan can be found playing piano\, keyboards\, synth bass and organ. In October 2024\, Jordan recorded his debut record – a trio project of straight-ahead and contemporary original material. The album is set for\nrelease in spring 2025. Jordan was a winner of the Rubato International Piano Competition in August 2023. He is also a prolific educator in Michigan and had the distinct honor of holding the jazz piano chair for Interlochen’s summer jazz camp in 2022 and 2023. Most recently\, Jordan has been selected as a mentor-fellow for Stanford’s summer jazz workshop 2024-2025.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/fathers-day-dinner-and-a-show-featuring-the-jordan-anderson-organ-trio-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250618T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250618T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154527
CREATED:20230608T193140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T234109Z
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SUMMARY:The Northwoods Improvisers and Session
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\nThe Northwoods Improvisers first came together in 1976. Early versions of the band played collective electro-acoustic improvised music. In 1980 the band switched to an all acoustic instrumentation which has remained to this day. Mike Gilmore and Mike Johnston were founding members of the ensemble. Nick Ashton joined in 1986.  The Northwoods Improvisers Sextet consists of Mike Johnston on bass\, Nick Ashton on drums\, Donovan Boxey on saxophones\, Dominic Bieringa on saxophones\, Jack O’Brien on cello and Mike Khoury on violin.\n\nThe Northwoods Improvisers have performed with several key musicians in their field\, including Bill Smith\, Eugene Chadbourne\, Danny Spencer\, Eddie Gale and most notably\, working with the late Detroit composer Faruq Z. Bey formerly of Griot Galaxy.  The group has released several CDs on the UK’s ARC label as well as on Entropy Stereo and Sagittarius A Star records based in Italy.\n\nThis most recent version of the sextet included the long standing rhythm section of bassist and drummer Mike Johnston and Nick Ashton\, both very accomplished musicians with decades of collective history between them.  Donovan Boxey and Dominic Bierenga bring a double saxophone attack with the two switching to different wind instruments between them.  Together\, they exceed the sum of their parts.  Mike Khoury and Jack O’Brien along with Mike Johnston comprise a string section and bring the lushness of arco strings to the mix along with Eastern sensibilities.\n\nThe Northwoods Improvisers Sextet bring together through composed pieces with collective improvisation\, eastern modes\, and Native American elements to create music with references to indigenous sounds and the music of those who have been historically underrepresented in history.  The Northwoods Improvisers Sextet has recently completed work on a new album which will be issued in September of 2023.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/the-northwoods-improvisers/2025-06-18/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250619T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250619T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154527
CREATED:20250407T153511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T133556Z
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth Celebration featuring: Langston Kitchen's Mahogany Collective
DESCRIPTION:SHOWTIMES ARE AT 7:30PM & 9:30PM FOR THIS PERFORMANCE. Doors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm.\nFeaturing: \n\nSidney Kitchen\, trombone\nWilliam Hill III\, piano\nMichael J. Reed\, drums\n\n\n\n\n\nBorn in Detroit\, possessing familial roots in Harlem\, and known for his big sound on the bass\, Langston Marcelles Kitchen is the winner of the Louis Armstrong Jazz Award\, Essentially Ellington Regional Best Musicianship Award\, and the Detroit Jazz Festival Collegiate Combo Competition. He is a Geri Allen Fellow and jazz major at Michigan State University\, under the tutelage of University Distinguished Professor of Jazz Bass and Director of Jazz Studies\, Rodney Whitaker. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWithin a short period of time\, he has begun to master his instrument and has studied under some of the most respected jazz musicians\, including Robert Hurst\, Xavier Davis\, Sean Dobbins\, and Marcus Printup and has performed with Michael Dease\, Dan Wilson\, Xavier Davis\, Walter Blanding\, and Randy Napoleon. In the words of Louis Armstrong\, “To jazz\, or not to jazz\, there is no question!” Kitchen loves jazz and is driven by his pursuit to play with conviction\, purpose\, and feeling. He has performed at Smalls Jazz Club\, the Detroit Jazz Festival\, Jazz Festival at Caramoor\, East Lansing Summer Solstice\, the Roxy Bar\, City Opera House\, the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe\, Cliff Bell’s\, and Blue Llama Jazz Club. With the goals of becoming a touring musician and a distinguished professor\, Kitchen continues to pursue his dreams and hopes to one-day help young musicians with the same spirit of reciprocity that his mentors share with him.  \n\n\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/juneteenth-celebration-featuring-langston-kitchens-mahogany-collective/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250620T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250620T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154527
CREATED:20250407T155922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T155943Z
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SUMMARY:Karim Gideon Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Showtimes are at 7:30p & 9:30p for this performance.\nDoors open at 4pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm.\nKarim Gideon musical journey began in middle school by joining the school band and learning the trumpet at the age of 10. By the time he reached high school\, Karim showed a growing interest in jazz music that caught the attention of Dr. Teddy Harris Jr.\, who was an accomplished musician\, arranger\, and educator. Upon graduation\, Karim would enlist in the United States Navy. While in the navy\, stationed in Yokosuka\, Japan\, 40 miles from Tokyo\, where he was working in the jazz Scene. His military career took him from Tokyo\, Dubai\, Norfolk\, and Afghanistan. After receiving an honorable discharge from active duty\, Karim pursued a degree in music at Wayne State University. \nKarim has performed with Randy Weston\, Sean Jones\, Danilo Perez\, Scott Gwinnell\, Omar Sosa\, Glen Hall\, and\nBernie Koenig  He is currently a member of In the Tradition Jazz Ensemble under the Direction of Olujimi Tafatooa. \nhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6WbPcT4QtYockYxIeYHFsw \nhttps://www.instagram.com/karimgideonmusic/
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/karim-gideon-quartet-2/2025-06-20/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250621T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250621T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154527
CREATED:20250407T155922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T155943Z
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SUMMARY:Karim Gideon Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Showtimes are at 7:30p & 9:30p for this performance.\nDoors open at 4pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm.\nKarim Gideon musical journey began in middle school by joining the school band and learning the trumpet at the age of 10. By the time he reached high school\, Karim showed a growing interest in jazz music that caught the attention of Dr. Teddy Harris Jr.\, who was an accomplished musician\, arranger\, and educator. Upon graduation\, Karim would enlist in the United States Navy. While in the navy\, stationed in Yokosuka\, Japan\, 40 miles from Tokyo\, where he was working in the jazz Scene. His military career took him from Tokyo\, Dubai\, Norfolk\, and Afghanistan. After receiving an honorable discharge from active duty\, Karim pursued a degree in music at Wayne State University. \nKarim has performed with Randy Weston\, Sean Jones\, Danilo Perez\, Scott Gwinnell\, Omar Sosa\, Glen Hall\, and\nBernie Koenig  He is currently a member of In the Tradition Jazz Ensemble under the Direction of Olujimi Tafatooa. \nhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6WbPcT4QtYockYxIeYHFsw \nhttps://www.instagram.com/karimgideonmusic/
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/karim-gideon-quartet-2/2025-06-21/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250622T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250622T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154527
CREATED:20241029T134709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T160203Z
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SUMMARY:In the Tradition
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.\nIn the Tradition Jazz Ensemble is a Septet based in Detroit\, Michigan. For close to 30 years\, the band has distinguished itself for its impeccable delivery of jazz music with an African-centered perspective. In the Tradition’s performances throughout the Detroit area and the Midwest\, of both original compositions and jazz standards\, has earned the band respect among its peers in the music industry and a wide following. The band has recorded six CDs and its music is played over college radio jazz shows across the country\, and radio stations around the globe. Band leader\, Olujimi Tafataona\, plays saxophone\, flute\, and is the principal composer and arranger of the band’s original compositions. \nIn the Tradition Jazz ensemble featuring: \n\nKarim Gideon\, trumpet/flugelhorn\nCalvinTaylor\, baritone\nKevin Williams\, piano\nKefentse Chike\, percussions\nFoluke Shearer\, piano\nAlex Webb\, bass\nChris White\, drums.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/in-the-tradition/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250625T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250625T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154527
CREATED:20230608T193140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T234109Z
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SUMMARY:The Northwoods Improvisers and Session
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\nThe Northwoods Improvisers first came together in 1976. Early versions of the band played collective electro-acoustic improvised music. In 1980 the band switched to an all acoustic instrumentation which has remained to this day. Mike Gilmore and Mike Johnston were founding members of the ensemble. Nick Ashton joined in 1986.  The Northwoods Improvisers Sextet consists of Mike Johnston on bass\, Nick Ashton on drums\, Donovan Boxey on saxophones\, Dominic Bieringa on saxophones\, Jack O’Brien on cello and Mike Khoury on violin.\n\nThe Northwoods Improvisers have performed with several key musicians in their field\, including Bill Smith\, Eugene Chadbourne\, Danny Spencer\, Eddie Gale and most notably\, working with the late Detroit composer Faruq Z. Bey formerly of Griot Galaxy.  The group has released several CDs on the UK’s ARC label as well as on Entropy Stereo and Sagittarius A Star records based in Italy.\n\nThis most recent version of the sextet included the long standing rhythm section of bassist and drummer Mike Johnston and Nick Ashton\, both very accomplished musicians with decades of collective history between them.  Donovan Boxey and Dominic Bierenga bring a double saxophone attack with the two switching to different wind instruments between them.  Together\, they exceed the sum of their parts.  Mike Khoury and Jack O’Brien along with Mike Johnston comprise a string section and bring the lushness of arco strings to the mix along with Eastern sensibilities.\n\nThe Northwoods Improvisers Sextet bring together through composed pieces with collective improvisation\, eastern modes\, and Native American elements to create music with references to indigenous sounds and the music of those who have been historically underrepresented in history.  The Northwoods Improvisers Sextet has recently completed work on a new album which will be issued in September of 2023.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/the-northwoods-improvisers/2025-06-25/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250626T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250626T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154527
CREATED:20250612T161516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T163503Z
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SUMMARY:William Hill III
DESCRIPTION:Showtimes are at 7:30p & 9:30p for this performance. Doors open at 4pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm.\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 Ensemble and the Civic Jazz Orchestra and the Michigan State University 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\nNAACP ACT-SO National Competition\, and the West Virginia University International Jazz Piano Competition. Musicians that Hill has worked alongside and have been mentored by include Marc Cary\, Aaron Parks\, Buster Williams\, Christian McBride\, Curtis Lundy\, Jaleel Shaw\, Jazzmeia Horn\, Joe Farnsworth\, Ari Hoenig\, Rodney Whitaker\, Wynton Marsalis\,\, and many more. \nHill has had the opportunity to perform at the Detroit International Jazz Festival\, Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola\, Smalls Jazz Club\, Minton’s Playhouse\, The Django\, Esplanade-Theaters on the Bay (Singapore)\, Blue Note Tokyo\, 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/william-hill-the-thirds-trio-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250627T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250627T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154527
CREATED:20250429T180303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T180415Z
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SUMMARY:Joslyn & The Sweet Compression
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“A refreshing take on the neo-soul / funk sound\, unbound by modern cliches.”\n– Glide Magazine   \nWSG Drey Skonie and the kLOUDS  \nJoslyn & The Sweet Compression are bona fide\, and they want the world to know it. \n \nA rising force out of Lexington\, Kentucky\, the band led by Joslyn Hampton come out swinging on their sophomore album\, ready to uplift and inspire through their singular and stirring soul-funk sound. 2019’s critically acclaimed debut album made them a favorite headliner at regional clubs and music festivals. After a grueling and relentless tour schedule – one that saw them supporting Tower of Power at New York’s Sony Hall and Tyler Childers at Colorado’s legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre – the band are back with Bona Fide\, a sonically and emotionally charged record that captures their breathtaking live energy as well as their humanity. \nReleased August 25\, 2023\, Bona Fide is a resounding testament to Joslyn & The Sweet Compression’s unparalleled talents\, as well as an homage to the band’s co-founder (and Joslyn Hampton’s step-father)\, Marty Charters\, who passed away in 2022. \nMusically\, Bona Fide blends soulful and smoldering neo-funk with elements of ‘70s and ‘80s R&B. Hampton pulls from her inspirations – Aretha Franklin\, Chaka Khan\, Whitney Houston\, and Mariah Carey – as well as from the opera singers she studied in college. “I find myself applying all of the things I’ve learned to my passion now\, and placing it in my music\,” she shares. \nThe result is a unique\, hooky style that helps Joslyn & The Sweet Compression stand apart from their contemporaries. To Hampton\, Bona Fide is a record about a ride she calls “the human rollercoaster.” \n“You have falling in love\, getting cheated on\, celebrating this life – you only get one\,” she says. “We go through so many human emotions on this album\, and that’s what I want to bring to life: The ride of being a human! I want to take you to the moment you found the love of your life when you looked across the room. This album is literally meant to take you to every human emotion you have.” \n 
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/joslyn-the-sweet-compression/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250628T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250628T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154527
CREATED:20250429T180922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T180922Z
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SUMMARY:Drey Skonie and The kLOUDs Band
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.\nDrey Skonie and The kLOUDs Band a.k.a. “Skonie and The kLOUDs” emphasis on the loud. Hailing from the motor city\, Detroit\, MI. Skonie and The kLOUDs are retro style band\, with a new flare. They call themselves the new\, old school. \nIn the past few years\, The kLOUDs Band has been shaking up the Detroit Music Scene making the industry take notice.  In 2023 Drey Skonie lead singer of the band won “Artist Of The Year” at Motown Museum’s Hitsville Next Amplify Sound Of Detroit singing competition. Then only a month later Skonie and The kLOUDS were also crowned winners of Masterpiece Sound Studios’ Cover Song Contest in honor of the late\, legendary Motown songwriter and producer Sylvia Moy with their captivating rendition of Moy’s classic Stevie Wonder Motown hit\, “I Was Made To Love Her”. During the competition\, Drey met Jackie Wilson’s daughter Brenda Wilson\, who was a judge for the competition. Brenda then knew from Drey’s showmanship\, that she wanted Drey to play her Dad. Fast forward Drey now plays Jackie Wilson in a TV series entitled “Higher And Higher” coming soon. \nThe latest album “Rolling Skone” is available on iTunes\, Spotify\, Amazon\, and more.  They have appeared on stages from The D to Los Angeles rocking crowds with a multifaceted soul\, funk\, RnB\, and techno sound. \nCurrently “Skonie and The kLOUDs” are recording live in the studio. You can also hear new material and watch performances of the band on YouTube\, as well as Instagram @dreyskonie and @thekloudsband.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/drey-skonie-and-the-klouds-band-4/
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SUMMARY:Ember
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.\nFeaturing: \n\nCaleb Wheeler Curtis – stritch\, trumpet\, sopranino saxophone\nNoah Garabedian – bass\, synth\nVinnie Sperrazza – drums\n\nThe Brooklyn\, NY based collaborative trio Ember (previously Curtis+Garabedian+Sperrazza) finds itself at the crossroads of musical and personal exploration resulting in true band-hood and non-hierarchical playing. Each of the members – Caleb Wheeler Curtis (stritch\, trumpet)\, Noah Garabedian (bass)\, and Vinnie Sperrazza (drums) – are integral parts of the NY creative music community as leaders\, collaborators and instigators. The music in this trio is organized but open and expressive. Their music opens up the true freedom of improvisation\, exploration\, and creativity. \nTheir latest release\, “August in March” is available everywhere via Imani Records.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/ember/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250702T193000
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SUMMARY:Ragtime Banjo Revival Trio and Session
DESCRIPTION:SHOWTIMES ARE AT 7:30PM & 9:30PM FOR THIS PERFORMANCE. Doors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm.\nOpen Trad Jazz Jam at 9:30pm!  \nRagtime Banjo Revival (RBR) is a bold cultural outreach project that aims to grow and strengthen community through live and recorded experiences of historical popular music. RBR revives the joy of ragtime banjo music by illuminating its presence in our shared musical past — and by answering the question most people\, in and outside of music circles\, haven’t lately thought to ask: Why ragtime\, and why now? \nThe answer lies in the very sounds and stories of this project. Despite its trajectory from the most popular music in the English-speaking world to near-fatal obscurity\, this music\, its creators\, and its history live on today in our relationships with music\, popular culture\, identity\, and history. While audiences tap and hum along with the project’s inspired arrangements\, they’ll learn enough to change the way they listen to music and the way they engage with the development of culture. With a curious and optimistic spirit\, RBR educates and inspires\, welcoming the newcomer and cultivating respect across areas of difference.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/ragtime-banjo-revival-trio/2025-07-02/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250703T193000
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SUMMARY:Hidden Nomination
DESCRIPTION:SHOWTIMES ARE AT 7:30PM & 9:30PM FOR THIS PERFORMANCE. Doors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm.\nHidden Nomination is a genre-defying ensemble that emerged from the lustrous Blue Llama Jazz Club after a particularly electrifying set. The band has quickly become a force to be reckoned with in the Midwest music scene. Comprising Houston Patton on saxophone\, Andre Crawford on piano\, Dylan Sherman on bass\, and Brian Allen on drums\, Hidden Nomination brings together four exceptionally talented musicians with a shared passion for exploration and innovation. \nTheir sound is a thrilling fusion of jazz\, funk\, R&B\, gospel\, and neo-soul\, creating a sonic tapestry that is as soulful as it is dynamic. With high-energy performances and delicate\, melodic interplay\, Hidden Nomination captivates audiences\, taking them on a journey that transcends traditional genre boundaries. The band’s philosophy is rooted in the pursuit of the unseen and the unheard—always searching for what lies hidden beneath the surface of music and emotion. \nRecently completing a celebrated residency at Cliff Bell’s\, one of Detroit’s most iconic jazz clubs\, Hidden Nomination has solidified its reputation as a must-see live act. Their ability to blend technical mastery with raw\, heartfelt expression has earned them a dedicated following and critical acclaim. As they prepare to record their debut album in summer of 2025\, the band is poised to share their unique sound with an even wider audience.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/hidden-nomination/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250704
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SUMMARY:Closed.
DESCRIPTION:Join us Tomorrow or Yesterday!
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/closed-43/
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