Marcus Elliot (Marcus Elliot Miller) is a saxophonist, composer, improviser, and educator based in Detroit, Michigan. His compositions and improvisations have been described by the New York Times as “convincing and confident, evolved in touch and tone…”, and the Detroit Free Press has said, “Marcus Elliot represents next generation of jazz”. Elliot leads and co-leads many...Read More
Shawn Maxwell Millstream is a quartet of musicians from Chicago IL. They perform all original jazz material which is influenced by several other genres, including: rock, r&b, classical, funk and more. Making composition as important as improvisation, they best way to describe the group is fun. Shawn Maxwell – alto/soprano saxophones Collin Clauson – piano...Read More
Multi-instrumentalist/producer Jeff Ponders II has captivated audiences across the world with his provocative, soulful approach to music. Born in Detroit, Jeff honed his skills under the tutelage of jazz masters Donald Walden, Marcus Belgrave, and Wendell Harrison. His resume includes performances and recordings with heavyweights across many genres, including James Carter, Robert Glasper, Mike Phillips,...Read More
The latest sounds blowing in from Detroit are from the Detroit Tenors, led by tenor saxophonists Carl Cafagna and Steve Wood. The Band is a tribute to the great tenor sax pairings of the 40’s and 50’s such as Gene Ammons/Sonny Stitt, Dexter Gordon/Wardel Grey, Johnny Griffin/ and Lockjaw Davis/Zoot Sims. The Detroit Tenors also...Read More
Michael Hu – Tenor Saxophone Travis Swanson – Guitar Joshua Catania – Piano Aidan Cafferty – Bass Eliza Salem – Drums. Michael Hu is an award-winning saxophonist, multi-instrumentalist, and composer based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He has appeared on the Wayne State Pyramid Stage at the Detroit Jazz Festival several times, as well as having...Read More
The Ryan Bills Quartet is a group of Wayne State students and alumni dedicated to providing a sophisticated yet enjoyable interpretation of the swing tradition. Emphasis is placed on group communication within individual improvisation, following in the tradition set by the greats such as Lester Young, Sonny Rollins, etc. into a more modern treatment by...Read More
A young saxophonist beginning to gain traction in the Southeast Michigan area, William Wood brings a fine band with fresh material to Cliff Bell’s. William has been on various musical pursuits for much of his life; at a young age, he started on the classical cello and piano. However in his late teenage years, through...Read More
For the past twenty years with four albums as a leader, several studio projects as a side man, and countless worldwide performances, saxophonist, vocalist and composer Juli Wood has established herself as a solid, swinging, lyrical and entertaining performer on Chicago’s music scene. Juli has played many jazz clubs and festivals nationally and internationally; Chicago...Read More
Paul VornHagen is an accomplished jazz saxophonist, flutist, and vocalist who has won Detroit Music Awards on six separate occasions and categories: Jazz Reeds, Talent Deserving Wider Recognition, Instrumentalist, World Music Recording (2) and Jazz Recording. Presently living in Ann Arbor, Michigan where Paul got his start on the flute in 1972. Mostly self-taught initially,...Read More
Multi-instrumentalist/producer Jeff Ponders II has captivated audiences across the world with his provocative, soulful approach to music. Born in Detroit, Jeff honed his skills under the tutelage of jazz masters Donald Walden, Marcus Belgrave, and Wendell Harrison. His resume includes performances and recordings with heavyweights across many genres, including James Carter, Robert Glasper, Mike Phillips,...Read More
