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SUMMARY:the Zen Zadravec Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Zen Zadravec\, Jazz pianist and saxophonist\, is a musical chameleon. Whether it is Jazz\, R&B\, Funk\, Rock\, or Pop\, he plays each with a freshness and confidence rarely found in someone so young. Born in Winnipeg\, Canada in 1974\, Zadravec studied classical piano from the age of five. At eleven he began the saxophone and the flute. Hearing Miles Davis transformed his life and influenced his decision to become a Jazz musician.\nIn 1992\, Zadravec attended York University’s Jazz Program (Toronto\, Canada) and in 1997 he graduated with a Bachelors in Fine Arts. During his time at York he was also the recipient of two Oscar Peterson Awards for excellence as a Jazz pianist. In 2000\, he earned a Masters Degree in Jazz Performance at Rutgers University. Zadravec also has studied with some of the biggest names in Jazz such as: Kenny Barron\, Don Thompson\, John Gittens\, Vic Juris\, Ted Dunbar and Ralph Bowen. Versatile\, creative\, energetic\, and dynamic\, Zen is constantly experimenting and refining his sound and musical conception through concerts\, recordings and education.\nA natural innovator and leader\, he runs three of his own bands: the Zen Zadravec Quartet (straight ahead Jazz)\, Human Revolution (Jazz Fusion)\, and Ritmo Y Corazon- Rhythm of the Heart (Latin/Cuban Jazz). Zadravec is also very much in demand as a side man in straight ahead Jazz\, Fusion\, and Funk and has performed or recorded with: Kenny Davis\, Steve Turre\, Ralph Bowen\, Derrick Gardner\, Sean Jones\, Conrad Herwig\, Freddie Hendrix\, Don Thompson\, Barry Elmes\, Mike Murley\, Lorne Lofsky\, Charles Fambrough\, Valery Ponomarev\, Dave Watson\, Darryl Dixon\, Gloria Gaynor\, among many others. Zen has performed on the WHOOPI GOLDBERG radio show on WKTU in New York\, THE TODAY SHOW with GLORIA GAYNOR on NBC with Kathie-Lee Gifford hosting\, and has released a debut CD with his quartet entitled COMING OF AGE. With this new release\, the Zen Zadravec Quartet has been turning heads and exciting audiences in the Jazz world. \nAlong with his Jazz quartet\, and his Fusion group “Human Revolution\,” Zen works with Gloria Gaynor\, Percussionist Kevin “Bujo” Jones with TENTH WORLD\, and plays with the power-house Funk/Jazz/Soul group-”CHOPS” The Band. Along with creating scores for Television and Film\, Zadravec continues to pursue the path of the performer\, the composer\, sideman\, and the ARTIST. Zadravec’s Jazz groups also pursue a busy concert schedule with dates in the United States\, Canada\, Europe\, India\, and Japan.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/the-zen-zadravec-quintet/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190825T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190825T220000
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SUMMARY:Daniel Meinecke Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Daniel Meinecke is a Toledo native pianist who spent years in Detroit and now lives in New Orleans. Mr. Meinecke returns to Cliff Bell’s to present his latest project: The Daniel Meinecke Ensemble. He was a recipient of the 2016 New Voices Award from the Detroit Jazz Festival for his music inspired by experiences in Panama and creating music with the great Danilo Perez. Mr. Meinecke will present this concert in a trio format featuring great Detroit musicians Nate Winn on Drums and Rocco Popielarski on Bass.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/daniel-meinecke-ensemble-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190804T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190804T220000
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SUMMARY:Ben Rosenblum
DESCRIPTION:Award-winning jazz pianist\, composer and accordionist Ben Rosenblum has been described as “mature beyond his years\,” (Jon Neudorf\, Sea of Tranquility)\, and as an “impressive talent” (C. Michael Bailey\, All About Jazz)\, who “caresses [the music] with the reverence it merits” (Bob Doerschuk\, Downbeat Magazine). Ben is based primarily in New York City\, and is a graduate of the Columbia-Juilliard program (in 2016). His original music combines his extensive knowledge of the history of jazz with a free-wheeling\, modern melodic sensibility and powerful narrative approach to the piano. His profound passion for jazz\, swing and world music genres finds expression in his unique fusion of harmonic and rhythmic elements from a wide array of sources\, and gives rise to a signature compositional sound and style at once iconoclastic and deeply rooted in such figures as Bill Evans and Wynton Kelly. Ben’s first priority in his composition and in his playing is always narrative – to tell a compelling story with his music\, while reaching the hearts of his audience\, connecting on an emotional\, an intellectual and a spiritual level. \nReviewers of his debut album Instead – released in 2017 with bassist Curtis Lundy and drummer Billy Hart – have been impressed by his musicality and his tasteful playing in light of his immense technical skill. Bob Doerschuk of Downbeat Magazine gave the album four stars\, and wrote\, “He has the chops to shoot off a few fireworks\, … but that doesn’t seem to be a priority when covering sacred material.” C. Michael Bailey notes approvingly: “there do emerge conservatoire aces with grit in their imagination and a facility to express such in their playing. Ben Rosenblum is one such performer/composer. The Julliard-Columbia trained pianist brings a freighter of technique to the keyboard\, while still maintaining enough earthiness in his playing to satisfy even the fussiest listener.” Fred Stal of RG Magazine most recently described his experience of listening to Ben’s live CD release performance: “The music keeps you on your feet and not wanting to miss a single moment of magic. … Raindrops from heaven poured down with style and grace from Rosenblum’s piano.”
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/ben-rosenblum-2/
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SUMMARY:Ben Rosenblum Trio
DESCRIPTION:Award-winning jazz pianist\, composer and accordionist Ben Rosenblum has been described as “mature beyond his years\,” (Jon Neudorf\, Sea of Tranquility)\, and as an “impressive talent” (C. Michael Bailey\, All About Jazz)\, who “caresses [the music] with the reverence it merits” (Bob Doerschuk\, Downbeat Magazine). Ben is based primarily in New York City\, and is a graduate of the Columbia-Juilliard program (in 2016). His original music combines his extensive knowledge of the history of jazz with a free-wheeling\, modern melodic sensibility and powerful narrative approach to the piano. His profound passion for jazz\, swing and world music genres finds expression in his unique fusion of harmonic and rhythmic elements from a wide array of sources\, and gives rise to a signature compositional sound and style at once iconoclastic and deeply rooted in such figures as Bill Evans and Wynton Kelly. Ben’s first priority in his composition and in his playing is always narrative – to tell a compelling story with his music\, while reaching the hearts of his audience\, connecting on an emotional\, an intellectual and a spiritual level.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/ben-rosenblum-trio/
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SUMMARY:Corey Kendrick Trio
DESCRIPTION:Corey Kendrick is a pianist\, composer\, recording artist\, and educator living in Detroit. Praised by Downbeat Magazine as a “very accomplished\, highly gifted jazz pianist” with “a patient\, maturing voice\,” Kendrick has a skillful touch that is both immediately recognizable and deeply expressive. \nKendrick has toured internationally with Etienne Charles’ Creole Soul\, regionally with the Rodney Whitaker Quintet\, and throughout the Midwest as a leader.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/corey-kendrick-trio-2/
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SUMMARY:Father's Day Brunch with Shawn McDonald
DESCRIPTION:This blues & jazz pianist has toured through North & South America and Europe and is a fine vocalist as well.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/fathers-day-brunch-with-shawn-mcdonald/
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SUMMARY:Alexis Lombre
DESCRIPTION:Alexis Lombre is a teenage professional jazz pianist who is making her way onto the jazz scene. Raised on Chicago’s South Side\, she discovered early that the true essence of music is not only about what you hear but\, more importantly how music makes you feel. https://alexislombre.com/
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/alexis-lombre-16/
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SUMMARY:DAVID THOMAS & CO
DESCRIPTION:David Thomas is a multi-instrumentalist\, bandleader\, composer\, and educator from Rochester Hills\, Michigan who performs mainly in the Metro-Detroit area. He sings and plays a wide variety of instruments which includes the piano\, Rhodes electric piano\, organ\, trumpet\, piccolo\, flute\, melodica\, and glockenspiel. David’s musical foundation began as an infant because his mother continually filled their home with music from a wide variety of artists and genres\, many of which she took him to see in concert. Eager to learn how to play the piano\, he began taking formal lessons at the age of 7. For 6th grade band class\, he was “fit” with the trumpet and hasn’t put it down since. \nTurning down scholarships from other universities\, he was hopeful to study with the legendary Rodney Whitaker at Michigan State University and was delighted when he was accepted into their Jazz Studies Program. It was there that David formed his first jazz groups\, DTQ (David Thomas Quartet) and The Funtet. He graduated from MSU with his Elementary Education Degree and his Minor in Music. With a desire to learn other instruments\, he taught himself to play the piccolo and the flute. While the piccolo can be an uncommon instrument to hear in a jazz group\, David has found a way to incorporate its sound into his jazz renderings. \nCurrently\, David entertains his audiences with his variety of instruments and vocals while performing solo\, with his own jazz group\, DAVID THOMAS & CO.\, and with other stellar musicians such as RJ Spangler\, James O’Donnell\, Sheila Landis and Rick Matle. He has a deep passion and love for jazz history and is a bit of a jazz nut\, always hungry to learn more.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/david-thomas-co/
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SUMMARY:Roger Jones & Higher Calling
DESCRIPTION:Roger L. Jones II is a native of Flint Mi.  Since 1989 he has worked professionally with various artists in the USA\, Japan\, and Turkey.  Roger discovered his musical abilities when he was a youngster at church.  His gospel background provided a spring board to his passion for playing jazz music.  The church Greater Holy Temple COGIC where his father is pastor\, was like a musical battle ground for young musicians.  Roger cites his non- gospel influences as Miles Davis\, John Coltrane\, Herbie Hancock\, and McCoy Tyner.  After graduating from high school\, Roger attended Oberlin Conservatory in Oberlin Ohio.  While attending Oberlin\, Roger’s understanding and musicianship grew exponentially.  Many performance opportunities were afforded\, and his reputation grew.  Since this time\, Roger has performed and “sat in” with various musical icons associated with jazz and other musical styles.  Some of these individuals include Wynton Marsalis\, Joe Henderson\, Wallace Roney\, and JJ Johnson to name a few. \nRoger has developed into a cutting-edge band leader.  His band\, “Roger Jones & Higher Calling” is comprised of phenomenal musicians dedicated to inventing fresh and innovative ways to approach the execution of music.  Mixed with a soulful and modern approach\, the music of this band is innovative\, relevant to the current generation\, and swings ridiculously hard.  There is no doubt that Roger L. Jones II will be heralded as one of the most explosive and innovative pianists of his generation.
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/roger-jones-higher-calling/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170528T110000
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SUMMARY:Shawn McDonald
DESCRIPTION:Shawn plays blues\, boogie-woogie and jazz piano and is a strong vocalist as well.  He has toured much of the world with Larry McCray\, Alberta Adams\, Joe Weaver & Johnnie Bassett
URL:https://cliffbells.com/event/jarrod-champion-7-2017-05-28/
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