Tom Bartelmay is a guitarist, bandleader, composer, and instructor based out of Detroit, MI. A late comer to the music industry, Tom didn't start playing guitar until 18, but hit the ground running, moving to Detroit from his hometown of New Buffalo, MI, to further...
About Well-versed in traditional jazz, bebop and post-bop idioms, Lawrence Barris draws from a variety of American musical forms; funk, soul, R&B, and blues. He currently performs and records with Lawrence Barris & Friends and the critically acclaimed trio, organissimo. Associated Acts include the late great...
Sasha Kashperko is a Detroit based international touring and recording guitar player born in Belarus. He has worked with artists like Common, Robert Glasper, Marcus Miller, Karreim Riggins, and many more. His unique style of composing and improvisation blends all of his influences from traditional...
Matt LoRusso has toured internationally throughout Europe, North America, and the Middle East. He has been an active member in the Anthony Stanco Quintet, Carlos Whitlow and Generation Praise, the Smith/Hughes Quintet and has played with numerous award winning groups such as Lansing based organ...
The Jacob Schwandt Group combines elements of jazz, funk, and hip hop into one. His band will be performing unique interpretations of contemporary standards and originals from his upcoming EP. Influences include everyone from Kurt Rosenwinkel to Madlib....
ANDY PERRI —JAZZ GUITARIST A local veteran guitarist who has performed at many venues across the metro –Detroit area, specializing in jazz, swing, latin, funk and blues. From Big bands (Rhythm Society Orchestra) to small groups (organ trios, duo settings and quartets, often with many of...
Kris Kurzawa’s versatility has led him to become one of the Detroit areas most in demand guitarists since the early 2000’s; crossing into multiple genres including jazz, fusion, world music and R+B. He released his first album ‘Sly’ in 2016 for which he received his...
Guitarist Matt LoRusso is no stranger to the stage at Cliff Bell's and he always brings a top-notch band!...
Sasha Kashperko is an international touring and recording guitar player who has worked with artist such as Common, Robert Glasper, Karreim Riggins, and many more. His unique style of composing and producing music blends all of his influences from traditional jazz to math rock, vaporwave,...
Randy Johnston is one of the most widely recorded and prolific guitarists of his generation. He has released 12 albums as a leader for the Muse, Highnote, J Curve, Mel Bay, and Random Act labels and has appeared on dozens of recordings with other top...