Visionary Detroit saxophonist, composer, and bandleader, De’Sean Jones has already done more in his 20s than most musicians hope to accomplish by age 50. His music combines the new and the classic sides of jazz which includes Funk, Hip Hop, Bebop and Soul. All tastefully worked in. After participating in the DSO’s Civic Jazz program...Read More
e’Sean Jones & KNMDK live featuring special guests the Gabriel Brass Band. Visionary Detroit saxophonist, composer, and bandleader, De’Sean Jones has already done more in his 20s than most musicians hope to accomplish by age 50. His music combines the new and the classic sides of jazz which includes Funk, Hip Hop, Bebop and Soul....Read More
Visionary Detroit saxophonist, composer, and bandleader, De’Sean Jones has already done more in his 20s than most musicians hope to accomplish by age 50. His music combines the new and the classic sides of jazz which includes Funk, Hip Hop, Bebop and Soul. All tastefully worked in. After participating in the DSO’s Civic Jazz program...Read More
Modern Element prides itself on being “a band made up of all genres,” said Trunino Lowe, the group’s trumpeter and 21-year-old leader. “We have a mixture of jazz, hip-hop, R&B, gospel, blues, neo-soul, Latin, reggae and pop. We don’t have a favorite genre. We just play for the soul.” The Detroit group consists of Benny...Read More
Frisson (n.) a sensation typically expressed as an overwhelming emotional response combined with goosebumps; a sudden strong feeling of excitement or fear; a thrill Formed in 2015 at the Oberlin Conservatory in Ohio, Frisson is a collective of musicians from across the United States, Caribbean, and Europe. With influences ranging from jazz and samba to...Read More
Chicago-based ensemble Sidewalk Chalk transcends genre with a wholly original sound that blends elements of jazz, funk, hip-hop, and R&B. As The Chicago Tribune says, “While many bands strive hard for originality, it’s unlikely that any of them could best Sidewalk Chalk.” Comprised of an MC, vocalist, drummer, bassist, keys player, trombonist and trumpeter, Sidewalk...Read More
WDET presents The Progressive Underground (TPU) “Next 200: Afro Cosmic Music Cabaret,” celebrating TPU reaching its 200th broadcast episode. The event is headlined by international soul act Les Nubians, electronic music collective Video7, featured appearances from Amp Fiddler, Jessica Care Moore, Mahogany Jones, Sean Blackman, and Malik Alston as well as the Afro Cosmic Music Cabaret band under the musical direction...Read More
