Past Events

9 p.m. to 1 a.m Noah Jackson is a bassist, cellist, and composer playing a wide variety of music from jazz and classical, to funk and soul. A graduate of Michigan State University (B.M.) under the direction of Rodney Whitaker, and Manhattan School of Music (M.M.)…

7 pm to 12 am. There will be two separate seating's for this performance at 7 pm and at 9:30 pm.  Noah Jackson is a bassist, cellist, and composer playing a wide variety of music from jazz and classical, to funk and soul. A graduate…

Cliff Bell's is currently only open for Private Events during Sunday brunch.  We look forward to returning to normal service soon.  If you're interested in booking a private brunch please email events@cliffbells.com

9pm to 12am Hailed by The New York Times as "an auteur" (Ben Ratliff) and by Jazz Times as a, "daring improviser who delivers with heart wrenching lyricism" (Bill Milkowski), Trinidad born Etienne Charles has received critical acclaim for his exciting performances, thrilling compositions and knack for connecting…

9pm to 12am. Hailed by The New York Times as "an auteur" (Ben Ratliff) and by Jazz Times as a, "daring improviser who delivers with heart wrenching lyricism" (Bill Milkowski), Trinidad born Etienne Charles has received critical acclaim for his exciting performances, thrilling compositions and knack for connecting…

7 pm to 12 am. There will be two separate seating's for this performance at 7 pm and at 9:30 pm.  Hailed by The New York Times as "an auteur" (Ben Ratliff) and by Jazz Times as a, "daring improviser who delivers with heart wrenching lyricism" (Bill Milkowski),…

6pm to 10pm. WSG Dave Morrison and Jarrod Champion. Airey is bold, impressive, and bodacious. A singer/songwriter as well as guitar player and pianist. Her voice is captivating, expressive and emotional.  She invokes the spirit of the first ladies of the blues like Ma Rainey, Bessie…

Cliff Bell's is currently only open for Private Events during Sunday brunch.  We look forward to returning to normal service soon.  If you're interested in booking a private brunch please email events@cliffbells.com

TO BE RESCHEDULED. 8pm to 12am Rafael Leafar is a rare multi-instrumentalist who can combine great passion, intellectual discipline, and a spiritual fire that is evocative of great artistic creativity.  He has established himself as a remarkable composer and musician not defined by any one…

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! 

TO BE RESCHEDULED. 7:30 pm to 12:30 am. There will be two separate seating's for this performance at 7:30 pm and at 10:00 pm.  Evening Star is a Space Odyssey led by Detroit Drummer and 2018 U of M SMTD graduate Tariq Gardner. The group…

TO BE RESCHEDULED. There will be two separate seating's for this performance at 7 pm and at 9:30 pm.  Evening 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…

There will be two separate seatings for this performance at 7:30 pm and at 9:30 pm.  Jazz 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…

There will be two separate seatings for this performance at 7:30 pm and at 9:30 pm.  Jazz 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…

There are two separate seatings for this performance at 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Musicians pay no cover when they bring their instrument.  Special session drink menu. A Detroit original, Noah Jackson is a bassist, cellist, and composer specializing in black american music and classical music.  Aimed…

There will be two separate seatings for this performance at 7:30 pm and at 9:30 pm.  Detroit-born baritone saxophonist Alex Harding first became active in jazz circles in his youth. Early on he studied with established jazz figures Yusef Lateef and Beans Bowles and was playing gigs with Donald Byrd and Wynton Marsalis before he…

There are two separate seatings for this performance at 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Musicians pay no cover when they bring their instrument.  Special session drink menu. A Detroit original, Noah Jackson is a bassist, cellist, and composer specializing in black american music and classical music.  Aimed…

There will be 2 seatings at 7:30pm and 9:30pm for this performance.     The HSQ is a Detroit-based jazz quintet that performs original music with purpose. The group is spearheaded by Saxophonist James Hughes & trumpeter Jimmy Smith. The quintet formed in the autumn of 2012 with the purpose of…

Djangophonique is a musical project born out of reverence for the Parisian Jazz Manouche style that was made popular by the legendary Sinti guitarist Django Reinhardt and his Quintette du Hot Club de France. While remaining steeped in the rich and virtuosic tradition, the group…

There will be two separate seatings at 7:30pm and 9:30pm for this performance. Caravan Gypsy  -  is a fiery Russian, Gypsy and Jazz music group that brings rich blend of these traditions together in a unique and eclectic mix. Founded by guitarist Vlad Tovbin who hails all the way…

There are two separate seatings for this performance at 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Musicians pay no cover when they bring their instrument.  Special session drink menu. A Detroit original, Noah Jackson is a bassist, cellist, and composer specializing in black american music and classical music.  Aimed…

There will be two separate seatings for this performance at 7:30 pm and at 9:30 pm.  Dwight Adams is a soul-inspired jazz trumpeter. He has played and recorded with Marcus Belgrave, Rodney Whitaker, James Carter, Shawn Wallace and Donald Walden, and tours with Stevie Wonder.…

There will be two separate seatings for this performance at 7:30 pm and at 9:30 pm.  Dwight Adams is a soul-inspired jazz trumpeter. He has played and recorded with Marcus Belgrave, Rodney Whitaker, James Carter, Shawn Wallace and Donald Walden, and tours with Stevie Wonder.…

There will be two seatings at 7:30 & 9:30pm for this performance. Rafael Statin aka Leafar is one of those rarest of multi-instrumentalist who can combine great passion, intellectual discipline, and a spiritual fire that is evocative of great artistic creativity. He has so far…

There are two separate seatings for this performance at 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Musicians pay no cover when they bring their instrument.  Special session drink menu. A Detroit original, Noah Jackson is a bassist, cellist, and composer specializing in black american music and classical music.  Aimed…

There will be two seatings at 7:30pm and 9:30pm for this performance. Tonight's lineup: Mike Monford- Alto Sax Rayse Biggs- Trumpet William Hill- piano/keyboard Marion Hayden- bass Alex White- drums Native Detroiter Mike Monford got an early start on his love for music. It began…

There will be two separate seatings at 7:30pm and 9:30pm for this performance. 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…

There will be two separate seatings at 7:30pm and 9:30pm for this performance. 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…

Allen attended the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor where he received a full ride from the university's jazz department. From then on he obtained other pivotal opportunities that would further him in his music career. Allen has made three appearances as a sideman in the Detroit…

There are two separate seatings for this performance at 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Musicians pay no cover when they bring their instrument.  Special session drink menu. A Detroit original, Noah Jackson is a bassist, cellist, and composer specializing in black american music and classical music.  Aimed…

There will be 2 separate seatings at 7:30 and 9:30pm for this performance. Alexander is yet another talent force to come from Marcus Belgrave’s renowned Civic Jazz Youth Ensemble. Now eagerly accepting the torch as part of the next generation of Detroit musicians, White is currently…

There will be two separate seatings at 7:30pm and 9:30pm for this performance. In 1970, the fast paced New York and the road began taking its' toll on Wendell.  He moved to California for a short period.  While resting and practicing at the Syanon Center,…

There will be two separate seatings at 7:30pm and 9:30pm for this performance. In 1970, the fast paced New York and the road began taking its' toll on Wendell.  He moved to California for a short period.  While resting and practicing at the Syanon Center,…