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SUMMARY:Tariq Gardner's Evening Star and Session
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 is a open jam session and starts seating at 9pm. Those who attend the 7:30pm show are welcome to stay for the jam session.\nEvening Star is a Space Odyssey led by Detroit Drummer and 2018 U of M SMTD graduate Tariq Gardner. The group has its roots in Detroit’s expansive musical tradition blending the city’s rich Jazz legacy. With its history of musicians being largely malleable to fit into a wide array of musical styles traveling to the different galaxies of music of the African Diaspora (jazz\, neo-soul\, Afro-Cuban\, Negro spirituals\, hip-hop etc.). Evening Star brings listeners light years into the cosmos while staying true to the roots of the Motherland.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/tariq-gardners-evening-star-6-2-2/2025-01-22/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250124T213000
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SUMMARY:Chris Codish 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.\nChris Codish is one of the most sought-after musicians working in Metro Detroit today\, playing piano\, organ\, keyboards\, and synth. \nHis exciting mix of jazz\, funk\, and blues\, layered with his unique voice captivates any crowd. It’s his unique ability entertain his audience while maintaining his artistic point of view that sets Chris apart. \nHe has been playing professionally for over 30 years\, and has won over 40 Detroit Music Awards in the process. Chris honed his skills by touring internationally with some of the world’s top jazz and blues artists\, including Hiram Bullock\, Alexander Zonjic\, Harvey Mason\, Roy Ayers\, The Blues Brothers\, Lucky Peterson\, Johnnie Bassett\, Larry McCray among countless others. \nChris is an in-demand session musician as well\, having recorded over 80 commercial releases\, and dozens of independent albums as well. He produced the “Gentleman of the Blues” Johnnie Bassett’s final two albums for Mack Ave. Records/Sly Dog Records: The Gentleman is Back\, and I Can Make That Happen. Chris has also provided keyboard for some of Detroit best artists including Carl Craig\, Don Was\, Sponge\, Alexander Zonjic\, Ben Sharkey\, Laith Al-Saddi\, Thornetta Davis\, Johnnie Bassett\, Larry McCray\, and many many others as well as providing entertainment for corporate clients like Mercedes Benz\, AISIN\, Henry Ford House\, The Detroit Medical Center\, and the DAC. \nHe performs solo and with his eponymously named trio at and weekly house gigs at two of Metro Detroit’s finest restaurants; the famed London Chop House downtown\, and Eddie V’s in Troy. He has also played Hammond organ every Sunday at Godland Unity Church in Detroit since 1997.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/chris-codish-trio-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250125T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250125T233000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134759
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SUMMARY:Marques Carroll Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Showtimes are at 7:30p & 9:30p for this performance. Doors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm.\nChicago based artist Marques Carroll is keeping the tradition of jazz alive while pushing the\ngenre forward into exciting new territory. A seasoned and charismatic performer\, Marques is no\nstranger to performing in the finest venues and festivals around the world as a past member of\nthe world renowned Count Basie Orchestra and as an independent band leader and artist. The\nCarroll Quintet has most recently performed at the Hyde Park Jazz Festival in 2021 and most\nrecently at the Chicago Jazz Festival this past September. \nMost recently Marques Carroll self released his debut album\, The Ancestors’ Call\, through his\nown co-founded record label JMarq Records. Carroll’s latest original singles\, “Larry Sings” and\n“Brother Payton” are now featured on the FX series The Bear. His second album\, Foundations\,\nwas released September 16 of this year and has been climbing the Jazz Charts. Carroll also\nco-leads and performs regularly with the Chicago Soul Jazz Collective who’s most recent album\,\nChicago Soul Jazz Collective Meets Dee Alexander On The Way To Be Free\, is currently\ntopping JazzWeek’s Top 10 Charts. \nThe Carroll Quintet features Brent Griffin (Alto Sax)\, Greg Artry (Drums)\, Christian Dillingham\n(Bass) and Julius Tucker (Piano).
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/marques-carroll-quintet/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134759
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SUMMARY:Tariq Gardner's Evening Star and Session
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 is a open jam session and starts seating at 9pm. Those who attend the 7:30pm show are welcome to stay for the jam session.\nEvening Star is a Space Odyssey led by Detroit Drummer and 2018 U of M SMTD graduate Tariq Gardner. The group has its roots in Detroit’s expansive musical tradition blending the city’s rich Jazz legacy. With its history of musicians being largely malleable to fit into a wide array of musical styles traveling to the different galaxies of music of the African Diaspora (jazz\, neo-soul\, Afro-Cuban\, Negro spirituals\, hip-hop etc.). Evening Star brings listeners light years into the cosmos while staying true to the roots of the Motherland.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/tariq-gardners-evening-star-6-2-2/2025-01-29/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134759
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SUMMARY:Brad Fritcher's MOODS
DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm.\nMOODS – Brad Fritcher’s longest-standing project\, has been transplanted to Detroit\, Michigan. Finishing his BA in Jazz Studies at Wayne State University\, Brad is preparing to build a new era in the MOODS story. Weaving modern psychedelic progressions inside the smoky air of be-bop and Motown\, chased by earthy folk melodies\, the melancholic sway of indie rock\, and the driving momentum of DnB rhythms. MOODS is a conduit for in the momemnt spontaneous composition and fearless improvisation. The MOODS band features deft instrumental soloing over lo-fi DnB beats\, free improvisation\, sophisticated jazz embellishments and psychedelic soundscapes. \nConcept? Think Thelonious Monk and Roy Hargrove trading over a Madlib beat\,  Charles Mingus collaborating with Radiohead\, Lee Morgan vibing with Medeski\, Martin & Wood or Bela Bartok composing with Aphex Twin. But ultimately\, Brad is a genre unto himself\, defying labels and expectations by allowing the present moment to define the next move. MOODS pays deep homage to the great musical contributions of the Black American musical canon.   \nCatch MOODS live\, and prepare to be swept away. MOODS is a vibe\, emotional\, kaleidoscopes of sound\, and a journey through the wildest realms of experimentation. Prepare to be surprised\, to be challenged\, and ultimately\, to be transported to a place where music is reborn and infused with the magic of the unexpected.  
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/brad-fritchers-moods/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250131T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250131T213000
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SUMMARY:Vincent Chandler and Jazz Warriors Big 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.\nVincent Chandler is a trombonist\, educator\, composer\, scat singer\, band leader and mentor from Detroit\, MI. While in High School\, Vincent worked with a local Blues and Salsa Band of which flourished into work with Detroit’s local and international heroes\, including Kenn Cox\, Donald Walden\, Harold McKinney\, Wendell Harrison\, Marcus Belgrave\, Rodney Whitaker\, Regina Carter\, Marion Hayden\, Robert Hurst and James Carter. Vincent has performed nationally with Roy Hargrove\, Joe Henderson\, Stefon Harris\, J@LC feat.Wynton Marsalis\, Geri Allen\, JD Allen\, The Oliver Lake Big Band and The Ambrose Akinmusire Big Band. He was a featured artist on the 2009 Playboy Jazz Festival\, where he performed with Marcus Miller\, Herbie Hancock and Keb’ Mo. He was a featured soloist on Roy Hargrove’s only Big Band CD\, called “Emergence.” \nHe earned his Undergraduate and Graduate degree from the University of Michigan. Vincent held teaching positions at the University of Michigan\, Michigan State University\, Claflin University\, South Carolina State University and he is currently a Lecturer of Jazz Studies at Wayne State University and the Director of the DSO Civic Jazz Orchestra.  
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/vincent-chandler-and-jazz-warriors-big-band/2025-01-31/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250201T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250201T213000
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SUMMARY:Vincent Chandler and Jazz Warriors Big 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.\nVincent Chandler is a trombonist\, educator\, composer\, scat singer\, band leader and mentor from Detroit\, MI. While in High School\, Vincent worked with a local Blues and Salsa Band of which flourished into work with Detroit’s local and international heroes\, including Kenn Cox\, Donald Walden\, Harold McKinney\, Wendell Harrison\, Marcus Belgrave\, Rodney Whitaker\, Regina Carter\, Marion Hayden\, Robert Hurst and James Carter. Vincent has performed nationally with Roy Hargrove\, Joe Henderson\, Stefon Harris\, J@LC feat.Wynton Marsalis\, Geri Allen\, JD Allen\, The Oliver Lake Big Band and The Ambrose Akinmusire Big Band. He was a featured artist on the 2009 Playboy Jazz Festival\, where he performed with Marcus Miller\, Herbie Hancock and Keb’ Mo. He was a featured soloist on Roy Hargrove’s only Big Band CD\, called “Emergence.” \nHe earned his Undergraduate and Graduate degree from the University of Michigan. Vincent held teaching positions at the University of Michigan\, Michigan State University\, Claflin University\, South Carolina State University and he is currently a Lecturer of Jazz Studies at Wayne State University and the Director of the DSO Civic Jazz Orchestra.  
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/vincent-chandler-and-jazz-warriors-big-band/2025-02-01/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250202T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250202T193000
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SUMMARY:Vincent Chandler and Jazz Warriors Big Band
DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 4pm for dinner. Showtimes are at 5:30p & 7:30p for this performance.  Seating for the shows begins at 4pm for the first show  & 7pm for the second show.\nVincent Chandler is a trombonist\, educator\, composer\, scat singer\, band leader and mentor from Detroit\, MI. While in High School\, Vincent worked with a local Blues and Salsa Band of which flourished into work with Detroit’s local and international heroes\, including Kenn Cox\, Donald Walden\, Harold McKinney\, Wendell Harrison\, Marcus Belgrave\, Rodney Whitaker\, Regina Carter\, Marion Hayden\, Robert Hurst and James Carter. Vincent has performed nationally with Roy Hargrove\, Joe Henderson\, Stefon Harris\, J@LC feat.Wynton Marsalis\, Geri Allen\, JD Allen\, The Oliver Lake Big Band and The Ambrose Akinmusire Big Band. He was a featured artist on the 2009 Playboy Jazz Festival\, where he performed with Marcus Miller\, Herbie Hancock and Keb’ Mo. He was a featured soloist on Roy Hargrove’s only Big Band CD\, called “Emergence.” \nHe earned his Undergraduate and Graduate degree from the University of Michigan. Vincent held teaching positions at the University of Michigan\, Michigan State University\, Claflin University\, South Carolina State University and he is currently a Lecturer of Jazz Studies at Wayne State University and the Director of the DSO Civic Jazz Orchestra.  
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/vincent-chandler-and-jazz-warriors-big-band-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250205T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250205T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134759
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SUMMARY:Houston Patton Quartet and Session
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 Houston Patton is a rising star in Detroit’s Jazz community. Following in the footsteps of his father\, Houston began playing the saxophone at a very young age. Under the mentorship and tutelage of saxophonists such as Harry Patton\, Daryl Beebe\, Jordan Vanhemert\, Wendell Harrison\, and Andrew Bishop\, Houston has explored many genres ranging from gospel to hard bop.  \nPatton started his professional career at the age of 20\, performing with Kevin Jones & Tenth World\, at Grand Rapids jazz club\, GRNoir. This led to many more opportunities as a sideman and bandleader in the Grand Rapids and Detroit music scenes. To this day\, Patton continues to perform with Kevin Jones & Tenth World\, and a host of  Detroit and West Michigan Groups.  \nIn 2023\, Houston spent four months in New York as a student in the “New York Arts Program.” During this time he interned as an assistant to Brandon Ross\, and as an archiver and stage manager at Roulette Intermedium. This time also allowed him to explore the jazz scene\, by playing at countless jam sessions\, which led to gigs with notable musicians such as drummer\, Winard Harper\, and pianist\, JC Hopkins. Houston leads ensembles of varying sizes\, playing at venues\, such as Cliff Bell’s\, Blue Llama\, and GRNoir. He has also performed sets at The Muskegon Shoreline Jazz Festival\, the Lansing Shoreline Jazz Festival\, Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe\, Preservation Hall\, Mahogany Jazz Hall\, Minton’s Playhouse\, and a host of other notable venues.  \nIn April 2024\, Patton released his first album as a band leader\, entitled “Here We Are” featuring a quintet of young Detroit jazz musicians named\, “Quintessential”. Patton decided to officially form this group after a series of successful gigs with these specific musicians. After a very special night at Detroit’s Cliff’s Bells\, Quintessential received a standing ovation. There was a clear desire for the group to record their sound\, so in January of 2024 Quintessential decided to have their original compositions recorded by Benjamin Green. Along with Houston on saxophone\, the album features Jauron Perry on trumpet\, Dylan Sherman on bass\, William Hill III on Rhodes\, and Samuel Melkonian on drums.  \nHouston plays on SYOS mouthpieces.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/houston-patton-quartet/2025-02-05/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250206T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250206T213000
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SUMMARY:Nate Winn Group
DESCRIPTION:There will be two separate seatings at 7:30pm & 9:30pm for this performance.\nDoors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm.\nA consummate musician\, Nathaniel Winn discovered his passion for the drums in church at the age of 4. Since then\, the Detroit\, Michigan native has never looked back. Nate has had the pleasure to work with many well-known musicians such as Danilo Perez\, Robert Hurst\, Pat Metheny and Joshua Redman. Nate’s versatile\, but unique style has earned him the opportunity appear on numerous albums. \nNate’s style is influenced by Jazz\, Blues and his Gospel upbringing\, along with some of his favorite drummers: Brian Blade\, Kendrick Scott\, and Calvin Rodgers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nNate graduated from Wayne State University and Berklee College of Music with a bachelor’s in music and a master’s in jazz performance\, respectively. Currently\, he spends time traveling the world to spread the message of love and hope through music.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/nate-winn-group-2-2/2025-02-06/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250207T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250207T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134759
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SUMMARY:Nate Winn Group
DESCRIPTION:There will be two separate seatings at 7:30pm & 9:30pm for this performance.\nDoors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm.\nA consummate musician\, Nathaniel Winn discovered his passion for the drums in church at the age of 4. Since then\, the Detroit\, Michigan native has never looked back. Nate has had the pleasure to work with many well-known musicians such as Danilo Perez\, Robert Hurst\, Pat Metheny and Joshua Redman. Nate’s versatile\, but unique style has earned him the opportunity appear on numerous albums. \nNate’s style is influenced by Jazz\, Blues and his Gospel upbringing\, along with some of his favorite drummers: Brian Blade\, Kendrick Scott\, and Calvin Rodgers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nNate graduated from Wayne State University and Berklee College of Music with a bachelor’s in music and a master’s in jazz performance\, respectively. Currently\, he spends time traveling the world to spread the message of love and hope through music.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/nate-winn-group-2-2/2025-02-07/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250212T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250212T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134759
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SUMMARY:Houston Patton Quartet and Session
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 Houston Patton is a rising star in Detroit’s Jazz community. Following in the footsteps of his father\, Houston began playing the saxophone at a very young age. Under the mentorship and tutelage of saxophonists such as Harry Patton\, Daryl Beebe\, Jordan Vanhemert\, Wendell Harrison\, and Andrew Bishop\, Houston has explored many genres ranging from gospel to hard bop.  \nPatton started his professional career at the age of 20\, performing with Kevin Jones & Tenth World\, at Grand Rapids jazz club\, GRNoir. This led to many more opportunities as a sideman and bandleader in the Grand Rapids and Detroit music scenes. To this day\, Patton continues to perform with Kevin Jones & Tenth World\, and a host of  Detroit and West Michigan Groups.  \nIn 2023\, Houston spent four months in New York as a student in the “New York Arts Program.” During this time he interned as an assistant to Brandon Ross\, and as an archiver and stage manager at Roulette Intermedium. This time also allowed him to explore the jazz scene\, by playing at countless jam sessions\, which led to gigs with notable musicians such as drummer\, Winard Harper\, and pianist\, JC Hopkins. Houston leads ensembles of varying sizes\, playing at venues\, such as Cliff Bell’s\, Blue Llama\, and GRNoir. He has also performed sets at The Muskegon Shoreline Jazz Festival\, the Lansing Shoreline Jazz Festival\, Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe\, Preservation Hall\, Mahogany Jazz Hall\, Minton’s Playhouse\, and a host of other notable venues.  \nIn April 2024\, Patton released his first album as a band leader\, entitled “Here We Are” featuring a quintet of young Detroit jazz musicians named\, “Quintessential”. Patton decided to officially form this group after a series of successful gigs with these specific musicians. After a very special night at Detroit’s Cliff’s Bells\, Quintessential received a standing ovation. There was a clear desire for the group to record their sound\, so in January of 2024 Quintessential decided to have their original compositions recorded by Benjamin Green. Along with Houston on saxophone\, the album features Jauron Perry on trumpet\, Dylan Sherman on bass\, William Hill III on Rhodes\, and Samuel Melkonian on drums.  \nHouston plays on SYOS mouthpieces.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/houston-patton-quartet/2025-02-12/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250213T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250213T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134759
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SUMMARY:Post Imperial Jazz Band
DESCRIPTION:There will be two separate seatings 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.\nAn early devote of traditional American guitar styles\, Nick Schillace began studying fingerpicking techniques at the Augusta Heritage Workshop in West Virginia with artists including John Jackson\, John Cephas\, Steve James\, Roy Book Binder\, Del Ray\, and many others shortly after picking up a guitar in 1984. \nNick spent a decade adapting these techniques to acoustic and electric guitar\, and later banjo\, before entering the music program at Wayne State University\, ultimately earning a masters degree with a focus on 20th Century American music identity. \nCentering his research on the late guitarist and composer John Fahey\, Nick explored the intersection of folk and vernacular influences and how these influences develop into a cultivated style for artists. This research still informs the way he approaches his own music\, as well as his work as an educator via Orion Music Studio and Detroit Folk Workshop. \nInterested parties can download the PDF file of the thesis here. Please note: the file for the final version was lost many years ago so this version may have grammatical and spelling type errors. \nIn demand as a soloist as well as an ensemble player\, Nick works in a variety of collaborations\, most notably Lac La Belle\, with his wife Jennie Knaggs\, and the traditional jazz ensemble Post Imperial Jazz Band. He has recorded several albums as a soloist and in ensembles and has made several tours of the US and Europe.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/post-imperial-jazz-band/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250214T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250214T220000
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SUMMARY:Valentine's Day Dinner and A Show
DESCRIPTION:Cliff Bell’s named one of the most romantic restaurants in the US for Valentine’s Day. See the list HERE!\nCover charge for admittance is $25.00 and our seasonal menu will be available for dinner. Seating times are limited to 90min. Shows start at 5pm and run until 10pm. With sets every hour on the hour.\nMusic by Vlad Tovbin’s Caravan featuring Pia Broden Williams\nVlad Tovbin’s Caravan was founded by Ukrainian born guitarist Vladimir Tovbin who then moved to United States in the 90’s and has since been one of the most entertaining band leaders in the region. Rooted in traditional Ukrainian Folk then mixed with Jazz-Manouche and American Swing\, his dynamic collective of musicians brings a rich blend of these traditions together for a unique and fiery performance. \nPia Broden Williams is a classically trained coloratura soprano from Flint\, Michigan\, with over 15 years of teaching experience at the Flint School of Performing Arts. She holds a master’s degree in vocal performance from Michigan State University and dual bachelor’s degrees in music and philosophy from the University of Michigan. Williams has performed internationally in opera\, jazz\, and theater\, with notable roles such as Olympia\, Serpina\, Adina\, and Lauretta. A skilled jazz vocalist\, she actively performs at festivals and with various ensembles. Williams regularly appears at prominent venues in Detroit and currently sings with the Stardusters Big Band and Canja de Boa\, a Brazilian music collective. She lives in metro-Detroit with her family.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/valentines-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250215T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250215T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134759
CREATED:20240322T182839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T163029Z
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SUMMARY:Russ Macklem
DESCRIPTION:There will be two separate seatings 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.\nFeaturing:\nMaking his home on the cross-border music scene in Detroit and Windsor\, trumpet player/composer/jazz musician/educator Dr. Russ Macklem is a musical seeker\, on a quest for truth and authenticity in art and life. This quest has taken Russ around North America: from his hometown of Kelowna\, BC to Montreal\, Boston\, Toronto\, St. Louis\, Miami\, and currently the Windsor/Detroit area.  Russ has performed with acclaimed artists and ensembles in many genres including Jimmy Heath\, Cecil McBee\, Dave Holland\, The Marley Bros (Ziggy\, Stephen\, Julian\, Ky-Mani\, and Damian)\, John Williams\, Quincy Jones\, amongst many others. \nA virtuoso performer\, Russ is equally skilled as a lead and jazz trumpeter\, and has performed in professional productions of musicals such as In the Heights. His lead trumpet playing is featured on the two most recent albums by the University of Miami Concert Jazz Band: Europa: Explorations for Jazz Ensemble and Justin Morell: Concerto for Guitar and Jazz Orchestra featuring Adam Rogers. As a jazz musician\, Russ is a stylist on the trumpet\, honing his individual voice on the instrument for over 20 years. He is inventive and exciting improvisor and composer\, with roots in the Black Music tradition. As an educator\, Russ has taught at the University of Miami Frost School of Music where he was a Teaching Assistant. He also taught with Young Musicians Unite\, a Miami-based non-profit providing musical instruction in inner-city schools. In addition\, Russ has taught at summer camps\, given masterclasses\, and taught privately in Canada\, the USA\, and Mexico. Russ is a sessional lecturer at the University of Windsor.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/russ-macklem-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250219T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250219T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134759
CREATED:20241126T170846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T014706Z
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SUMMARY:Houston Patton Quartet and Session
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 Houston Patton is a rising star in Detroit’s Jazz community. Following in the footsteps of his father\, Houston began playing the saxophone at a very young age. Under the mentorship and tutelage of saxophonists such as Harry Patton\, Daryl Beebe\, Jordan Vanhemert\, Wendell Harrison\, and Andrew Bishop\, Houston has explored many genres ranging from gospel to hard bop.  \nPatton started his professional career at the age of 20\, performing with Kevin Jones & Tenth World\, at Grand Rapids jazz club\, GRNoir. This led to many more opportunities as a sideman and bandleader in the Grand Rapids and Detroit music scenes. To this day\, Patton continues to perform with Kevin Jones & Tenth World\, and a host of  Detroit and West Michigan Groups.  \nIn 2023\, Houston spent four months in New York as a student in the “New York Arts Program.” During this time he interned as an assistant to Brandon Ross\, and as an archiver and stage manager at Roulette Intermedium. This time also allowed him to explore the jazz scene\, by playing at countless jam sessions\, which led to gigs with notable musicians such as drummer\, Winard Harper\, and pianist\, JC Hopkins. Houston leads ensembles of varying sizes\, playing at venues\, such as Cliff Bell’s\, Blue Llama\, and GRNoir. He has also performed sets at The Muskegon Shoreline Jazz Festival\, the Lansing Shoreline Jazz Festival\, Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe\, Preservation Hall\, Mahogany Jazz Hall\, Minton’s Playhouse\, and a host of other notable venues.  \nIn April 2024\, Patton released his first album as a band leader\, entitled “Here We Are” featuring a quintet of young Detroit jazz musicians named\, “Quintessential”. Patton decided to officially form this group after a series of successful gigs with these specific musicians. After a very special night at Detroit’s Cliff’s Bells\, Quintessential received a standing ovation. There was a clear desire for the group to record their sound\, so in January of 2024 Quintessential decided to have their original compositions recorded by Benjamin Green. Along with Houston on saxophone\, the album features Jauron Perry on trumpet\, Dylan Sherman on bass\, William Hill III on Rhodes\, and Samuel Melkonian on drums.  \nHouston plays on SYOS mouthpieces.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/houston-patton-quartet/2025-02-19/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250220T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250220T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134759
CREATED:20240927T175941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T152045Z
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SUMMARY:J Rowe / Jordan Schug Sextet
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.\nThe J Rowe / Jordan Schug Sextet performs all original compositions\, written by Rowe & Schug. The ambitious arrangements explore the mostly untapped vein of British progressive jazz groups of the early 70s such as Soft Machine and Ian Carr’s Nucleus while staying firmly rooted in the classic sounds of Detroit heroes Marcus Belgrave\, Larry\, Nazaro\, Roy Brooks and Lyman Woodard to name a few.\nBeing that the co/leaders of the group are the rhythm section (Rowe on Drums\, Schug on double bass) the compositions rely heavily on their navigation. Having equal sonic space divided between the percussion and drum kit give the group a very strong\, driving\, rhythmic pulse\, a sound often associated with Latin music and in some areas of rock / jazz fusion groups. Along with the Trumpet and the Saxophone\, many parts of their compositions feature Mellotron. This unique installment dynamically adds an extra texture to live performances.\nThe Sextet has only been together since winter of 2022/2023 but\, have already wrapped up recording their debut album MISSANT\, with producer/engineer\, Warren Defever (of His Name Is Alive fame) here in Detroit. MISSANT will be released in the Fall/Winter of 2024.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/j-rowe-jordan-schug-sextet/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250221T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250221T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134759
CREATED:20241210T151704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T151838Z
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SUMMARY:Ben Sharkey
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.\nOne of Detroit’s premiere live entertainers over the past ten years plus\, Ben Sharkey infuses his live performances with a hip and sultry fire\, bringing his artful swagger to the stage with a colorful fusion of old school cool\, contemporary jazz\, soul and pop. Since the charismatic\nvocalist posted his first raw home videos of himself singing Michael Buble and Frank Sinatra classics to YouTube in 2007\, he has amassed over 5 million views worldwide for over 70 clips. \nBy increasingly popular demand\, the Michigan native has amassed hundreds of performances at jazz hotspots like Cliff Bell’s and a five year and counting residency at the Axis Lounge at the MGM Grand Detroit. He’s been compared to everyone from Frank and Buble to Dean Martin\, Mel Torme and Harry Connick\, Jr. – yet he’s evolved from being a stellar vocal interpreter to master storyteller and songwriter. \nCollaborating with his pianist Chris Codish\, Ben has written clever\, crafty tunes expressing every aspect of love\, deep heartfelt connections and the sheer joy of living life to the fullest in the sexiest\, naughtiest\, most sensual and playful way possible. Stylistically\, he lets his muse lead the way to booming percussion driven landscapes infused with jazz\, pop\, swing\, R&B\, Latin and crisp\, edgy house-dance beats that make him the ultimate contemporary hipster as well as a masterful throwback artist.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/ben-sharkey-2025/2025-02-21/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250222T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250222T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134759
CREATED:20241210T151704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T151838Z
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SUMMARY:Ben Sharkey
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.\nOne of Detroit’s premiere live entertainers over the past ten years plus\, Ben Sharkey infuses his live performances with a hip and sultry fire\, bringing his artful swagger to the stage with a colorful fusion of old school cool\, contemporary jazz\, soul and pop. Since the charismatic\nvocalist posted his first raw home videos of himself singing Michael Buble and Frank Sinatra classics to YouTube in 2007\, he has amassed over 5 million views worldwide for over 70 clips. \nBy increasingly popular demand\, the Michigan native has amassed hundreds of performances at jazz hotspots like Cliff Bell’s and a five year and counting residency at the Axis Lounge at the MGM Grand Detroit. He’s been compared to everyone from Frank and Buble to Dean Martin\, Mel Torme and Harry Connick\, Jr. – yet he’s evolved from being a stellar vocal interpreter to master storyteller and songwriter. \nCollaborating with his pianist Chris Codish\, Ben has written clever\, crafty tunes expressing every aspect of love\, deep heartfelt connections and the sheer joy of living life to the fullest in the sexiest\, naughtiest\, most sensual and playful way possible. Stylistically\, he lets his muse lead the way to booming percussion driven landscapes infused with jazz\, pop\, swing\, R&B\, Latin and crisp\, edgy house-dance beats that make him the ultimate contemporary hipster as well as a masterful throwback artist.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/ben-sharkey-2025/2025-02-22/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250226T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250226T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134759
CREATED:20241126T170846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T014706Z
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SUMMARY:Houston Patton Quartet and Session
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 Houston Patton is a rising star in Detroit’s Jazz community. Following in the footsteps of his father\, Houston began playing the saxophone at a very young age. Under the mentorship and tutelage of saxophonists such as Harry Patton\, Daryl Beebe\, Jordan Vanhemert\, Wendell Harrison\, and Andrew Bishop\, Houston has explored many genres ranging from gospel to hard bop.  \nPatton started his professional career at the age of 20\, performing with Kevin Jones & Tenth World\, at Grand Rapids jazz club\, GRNoir. This led to many more opportunities as a sideman and bandleader in the Grand Rapids and Detroit music scenes. To this day\, Patton continues to perform with Kevin Jones & Tenth World\, and a host of  Detroit and West Michigan Groups.  \nIn 2023\, Houston spent four months in New York as a student in the “New York Arts Program.” During this time he interned as an assistant to Brandon Ross\, and as an archiver and stage manager at Roulette Intermedium. This time also allowed him to explore the jazz scene\, by playing at countless jam sessions\, which led to gigs with notable musicians such as drummer\, Winard Harper\, and pianist\, JC Hopkins. Houston leads ensembles of varying sizes\, playing at venues\, such as Cliff Bell’s\, Blue Llama\, and GRNoir. He has also performed sets at The Muskegon Shoreline Jazz Festival\, the Lansing Shoreline Jazz Festival\, Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe\, Preservation Hall\, Mahogany Jazz Hall\, Minton’s Playhouse\, and a host of other notable venues.  \nIn April 2024\, Patton released his first album as a band leader\, entitled “Here We Are” featuring a quintet of young Detroit jazz musicians named\, “Quintessential”. Patton decided to officially form this group after a series of successful gigs with these specific musicians. After a very special night at Detroit’s Cliff’s Bells\, Quintessential received a standing ovation. There was a clear desire for the group to record their sound\, so in January of 2024 Quintessential decided to have their original compositions recorded by Benjamin Green. Along with Houston on saxophone\, the album features Jauron Perry on trumpet\, Dylan Sherman on bass\, William Hill III on Rhodes\, and Samuel Melkonian on drums.  \nHouston plays on SYOS mouthpieces.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/houston-patton-quartet/2025-02-26/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250227T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250227T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134759
CREATED:20241210T155359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T155359Z
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SUMMARY:Olivia Van Goor
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.\nOlivia Van Goor’s love of jazz music led her to Southeast Michigan where she blossomed into a one-of-a kind performer. Her voice is clearly influenced by the greats like Sarah Vaughan\, Anita O’Day\, and Mel Tormé. She walks a fine line between preserving the essence of jazz and infusing it with her personal artistry. Olivia takes command of every stage because of the trusting relationships she has built with instrumentalists far and wide. Her long list of collaborators include accomplished musicians such as pianist Scott Gwinnell\, bassist Paul Keller\, and guitarist Randy Napoleon. She has independently produced many recordings including an arrangement of Burt Bacharach’s “Close To You” that has recently reached 20K views on Youtube.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/olivia-van-goor/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250228T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250228T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134759
CREATED:20220417T000906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T202125Z
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SUMMARY:Andre Wright Group
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 André Wright is a native of Toledo\, Ohio. He is an American USA Jazz inherited Drummer. André got his start playing drums at the age of 10 in the Pentecostal church known as the St. James Church of God in Christ located in Toledo\, Ohio. It was in this church where André experienced first hand the talents of the amazing musicians that came through the church doors. Musical greats such as Andre Crouch\, Thomas Whitfield\, and the great Hawkins family were just some of talents that performed. Through these incredible performances\, André was able to inherit that great foot stomping\, back-beat feel!
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/andre-wright-group/2025-02-28/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250301T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250301T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134759
CREATED:20220417T000906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T202125Z
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SUMMARY:Andre Wright Group
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 André Wright is a native of Toledo\, Ohio. He is an American USA Jazz inherited Drummer. André got his start playing drums at the age of 10 in the Pentecostal church known as the St. James Church of God in Christ located in Toledo\, Ohio. It was in this church where André experienced first hand the talents of the amazing musicians that came through the church doors. Musical greats such as Andre Crouch\, Thomas Whitfield\, and the great Hawkins family were just some of talents that performed. Through these incredible performances\, André was able to inherit that great foot stomping\, back-beat feel!
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/andre-wright-group/2025-03-01/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250302T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250302T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134759
CREATED:20241210T160158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T202230Z
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SUMMARY:Andre Wright Group
DESCRIPTION:Showtimes are at 5:30p & 7:30p for this performance.\nDoors open at 4pm for dinner. Seating begins at 5pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 7pm.\n André Wright is a native of Toledo\, Ohio. He is an American USA Jazz inherited Drummer. André got his start playing drums at the age of 10 in the Pentecostal church known as the St. James Church of God in Christ located in Toledo\, Ohio. It was in this church where André experienced first hand the talents of the amazing musicians that came through the church doors. Musical greats such as Andre Crouch\, Thomas Whitfield\, and the great Hawkins family were just some of talents that performed. Through these incredible performances\, André was able to inherit that great foot stomping\, back-beat feel!
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/andre-wright-group-sunday/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250305T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250305T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134759
CREATED:20241126T175831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T015204Z
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SUMMARY:Louis Jones III and Session
DESCRIPTION:There will be two separate seatings 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.\n  \nLouis M. Jones III stands out as one of the most prominent drummers hailing from the bustling city of Detroit. Starting with just two wooden spoons\, Louis quickly established himself as a natural musician\, honing his craft with sticks\, brushes\, and mallets as he grew more and more experienced. By the age of 11\, he realized his true passion and knew that he would pursue music as a full-time career. \nThroughout his life\, Louis has had the good fortune of being surrounded by and mentored by some of Detroit’s most legendary musicians. In particular\, he gleaned inspiration and valuable knowledge from the likes of Wendell Harrison\, Marion Hayden\, and Sean Dobbins\, all of whom have left their mark on him in some way. \nAs a young musician coming of age in Detroit\, Louis’ father encouraged him to immerse himself in the vibrant and multifaceted local music scene\, taking in all genres and styles as he developed his own sound. Thanks to his early experiences and upbringing\, Louis has become a remarkably versatile drummer\, capable of playing with equal passion and skill across all genres. \nLouis’s impressive resume includes collaborations with a variety of well-known artists\, including Wayne Shorter\, Keyon Harrold\, Karriem Riggins\, Elzhi\, and Omar Sosa\, to name just a few. Sharing stages and studios with such accomplished musicians continues to inspire and push Louis to new creative heights. \nWhile his sideman work is in high demand across Detroit\, Louis is also passionate about giving back and sharing his knowledge and skills with others. In addition to teaching\, he spends time composing and mentoring young musicians in the Detroit area\, inspiring and shaping the next generation of talent. \nWith his impressive talent and unyielding dedication to his craft\, Louis Jones III represents the very best of Detroit’s rich musical heritage. \n  \n 
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/louis-jones-iii-2/2025-03-05/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250306T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250306T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134759
CREATED:20230608T192703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T161847Z
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SUMMARY:DJANGOPHONIQUE
DESCRIPTION:Showtimes are at 7:30p & 9:30p for this performance.\nDoors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm.\nDjangophonique is an award winning project that delivers the infectious joy\, and expressive freedom that is at the heart of Django Reinhardt’s jazz manouche. With respect for the tradition and a fearless creativity that bends the conventions of the style\, Djangophonique is keeping the Hot Club revival alive and well. The result is a sound that’s unmistakable to fans of the music\, and alluring to the uninitiated—a sound that can bring the lively energy of a Parisian dance hall to the quietest listening room or captivate a buzzing festival audience with the aching nostalgia of a shimmering ballad. Djangophonique has been described as “…the cleanest\, most genuine manouche jazz that can be heard in Michigan” (Local Spins). Led by guitar player Andrew Brown\, a true disciple of the style\, the project has cultivated a community of musicians who channel the tenacious agility that the music demands. In 2022 the group released their first studio album\, “Introducing Djangophonique\,” which featured Tyler Rindo on Clarinet and Jorian Olk-Szost on double-bass and won Best Jazz Album\, Traditions Award\, as well as earning them Artist Of The Year at the WYCE Jammies. In 2023 guitarist Nicholas Martin joined the ensemble on rhythm guitar and the group began a new chapter with the addition of vocalist Katie Smith\, who’s soulful approach channels the mystery and appeal of an unplaceable era. With a second studio album and a full concert schedule in the works for 2024\, Djangophonique is poised to forge a connection with an expansive audience through the resonance of their artistry. \nYouTube https://youtu.be/7s4AfkGdFC8?feature=shared\nInstagram https://www.instagram.com/djangophonique\nFacebook https://www.facebook.com/djangophonique\nTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@djangophonique\nSpotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/7ylOKGQ6ClCTXTpxhTVvVt\nBandcamp https://djangophonique.bandcamp.com/\nApple Music https://music.apple.com/us/artist/djangophonique/1492799498 \n\n 
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/djangophonique-2/2025-03-06/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250307T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250307T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134759
CREATED:20230608T192703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T161847Z
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SUMMARY:DJANGOPHONIQUE
DESCRIPTION:Showtimes are at 7:30p & 9:30p for this performance.\nDoors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm.\nDjangophonique is an award winning project that delivers the infectious joy\, and expressive freedom that is at the heart of Django Reinhardt’s jazz manouche. With respect for the tradition and a fearless creativity that bends the conventions of the style\, Djangophonique is keeping the Hot Club revival alive and well. The result is a sound that’s unmistakable to fans of the music\, and alluring to the uninitiated—a sound that can bring the lively energy of a Parisian dance hall to the quietest listening room or captivate a buzzing festival audience with the aching nostalgia of a shimmering ballad. Djangophonique has been described as “…the cleanest\, most genuine manouche jazz that can be heard in Michigan” (Local Spins). Led by guitar player Andrew Brown\, a true disciple of the style\, the project has cultivated a community of musicians who channel the tenacious agility that the music demands. In 2022 the group released their first studio album\, “Introducing Djangophonique\,” which featured Tyler Rindo on Clarinet and Jorian Olk-Szost on double-bass and won Best Jazz Album\, Traditions Award\, as well as earning them Artist Of The Year at the WYCE Jammies. In 2023 guitarist Nicholas Martin joined the ensemble on rhythm guitar and the group began a new chapter with the addition of vocalist Katie Smith\, who’s soulful approach channels the mystery and appeal of an unplaceable era. With a second studio album and a full concert schedule in the works for 2024\, Djangophonique is poised to forge a connection with an expansive audience through the resonance of their artistry. \nYouTube https://youtu.be/7s4AfkGdFC8?feature=shared\nInstagram https://www.instagram.com/djangophonique\nFacebook https://www.facebook.com/djangophonique\nTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@djangophonique\nSpotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/7ylOKGQ6ClCTXTpxhTVvVt\nBandcamp https://djangophonique.bandcamp.com/\nApple Music https://music.apple.com/us/artist/djangophonique/1492799498 \n\n 
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/djangophonique-2/2025-03-07/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250308T193000
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SUMMARY:DJANGOPHONIQUE
DESCRIPTION:Showtimes are at 7:30p & 9:30p for this performance.\nDoors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm.\nDjangophonique is an award winning project that delivers the infectious joy\, and expressive freedom that is at the heart of Django Reinhardt’s jazz manouche. With respect for the tradition and a fearless creativity that bends the conventions of the style\, Djangophonique is keeping the Hot Club revival alive and well. The result is a sound that’s unmistakable to fans of the music\, and alluring to the uninitiated—a sound that can bring the lively energy of a Parisian dance hall to the quietest listening room or captivate a buzzing festival audience with the aching nostalgia of a shimmering ballad. Djangophonique has been described as “…the cleanest\, most genuine manouche jazz that can be heard in Michigan” (Local Spins). Led by guitar player Andrew Brown\, a true disciple of the style\, the project has cultivated a community of musicians who channel the tenacious agility that the music demands. In 2022 the group released their first studio album\, “Introducing Djangophonique\,” which featured Tyler Rindo on Clarinet and Jorian Olk-Szost on double-bass and won Best Jazz Album\, Traditions Award\, as well as earning them Artist Of The Year at the WYCE Jammies. In 2023 guitarist Nicholas Martin joined the ensemble on rhythm guitar and the group began a new chapter with the addition of vocalist Katie Smith\, who’s soulful approach channels the mystery and appeal of an unplaceable era. With a second studio album and a full concert schedule in the works for 2024\, Djangophonique is poised to forge a connection with an expansive audience through the resonance of their artistry. \nYouTube https://youtu.be/7s4AfkGdFC8?feature=shared\nInstagram https://www.instagram.com/djangophonique\nFacebook https://www.facebook.com/djangophonique\nTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@djangophonique\nSpotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/7ylOKGQ6ClCTXTpxhTVvVt\nBandcamp https://djangophonique.bandcamp.com/\nApple Music https://music.apple.com/us/artist/djangophonique/1492799498 \n\n 
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/djangophonique-2/2025-03-08/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250309T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250309T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134759
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SUMMARY:William Hill the Third's Trio
DESCRIPTION:Showtimes are at 5:30p & 7:30p for this performance. Doors open at 4pm for dinner. Seating begins at 5pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 7pm.\nWilliam Hill III is a pianist\, arranger\, composer\, and bandleader from Detroit\, Michigan. Hill is a graduate of the Detroit School of Arts\, and is currently studying at the prestigious Manhattan School of Music undergoing his baccalaureate education. In Hill’s pre-collage years\, he has been a member of the Detroit Symphony’s Civic Youth Jazz program performing in the Creative Jazz 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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250312T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250312T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134759
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SUMMARY:Louis Jones III and Session
DESCRIPTION:There will be two separate seatings 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.\n  \nLouis M. Jones III stands out as one of the most prominent drummers hailing from the bustling city of Detroit. Starting with just two wooden spoons\, Louis quickly established himself as a natural musician\, honing his craft with sticks\, brushes\, and mallets as he grew more and more experienced. By the age of 11\, he realized his true passion and knew that he would pursue music as a full-time career. \nThroughout his life\, Louis has had the good fortune of being surrounded by and mentored by some of Detroit’s most legendary musicians. In particular\, he gleaned inspiration and valuable knowledge from the likes of Wendell Harrison\, Marion Hayden\, and Sean Dobbins\, all of whom have left their mark on him in some way. \nAs a young musician coming of age in Detroit\, Louis’ father encouraged him to immerse himself in the vibrant and multifaceted local music scene\, taking in all genres and styles as he developed his own sound. Thanks to his early experiences and upbringing\, Louis has become a remarkably versatile drummer\, capable of playing with equal passion and skill across all genres. \nLouis’s impressive resume includes collaborations with a variety of well-known artists\, including Wayne Shorter\, Keyon Harrold\, Karriem Riggins\, Elzhi\, and Omar Sosa\, to name just a few. Sharing stages and studios with such accomplished musicians continues to inspire and push Louis to new creative heights. \nWhile his sideman work is in high demand across Detroit\, Louis is also passionate about giving back and sharing his knowledge and skills with others. In addition to teaching\, he spends time composing and mentoring young musicians in the Detroit area\, inspiring and shaping the next generation of talent. \nWith his impressive talent and unyielding dedication to his craft\, Louis Jones III represents the very best of Detroit’s rich musical heritage. \n  \n 
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/louis-jones-iii-2/2025-03-12/
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