There are those that say that Nicole New is Detroit’s leading female band leader alluring audiences with her sensitive and soulful voice. Her velvety yet powerful voice, reminiscent of Billy Holiday yet with her own modern sound developed from Motown influences. Nicole’s eclectic style of singing, drawing from her early influences of performing Jazz, Pop,...Read More

A native Detroiter and an internationally known jazz artist, Sandra received a musical scholarship from the University of Massachusetts, and has also studied voice under legendary artists such as Sheila Jordan, Dr. Billy Taylor, Alma Smith and Dr. Yusef Lateef. Sandra Bomar’s voice has been influenced by greats such as Nancy Wilson, Sarah Vaughn, Phyllis Hyman,...Read More

One of Detroit’s premiere live entertainer over the past ten years plus, Ben Sharkey infuses his live performances with a hip and sultry fire, bringing his artful swagger to the stage with a colorful fusion of old school cool, contemporary jazz, soul and pop. Since the charismatic vocalist posted his first raw home videos of...Read More

“From the start, it was apparent that Dame offered optimism, enthusiasm, and joy for both her partners and the jazz standards they played together. This musical attitude was just as appealing as her considerable vocal and flute playing skills…her intelligent phrasing proves she actually listens to the lyrics that she sings…a resounding musical success…” ~...Read More

Trumpet player, vocalist, composer, and arranger, Dave Vessella’s unique sound is reminiscent of traditional New Orleans music and west coast jazz a la Chet Baker. Vessella has played at the Detroit Jazz Festival and the Panama Jazz Festival with Wayne State University and Danilo Perez, Walter White’s Big Band at the Michigan Jazz Festival, The...Read More

Many say that Nicole New is Detroit’s leading female band leader, alluring audiences with her sensitive and soulful voice. Her velvety yet powerful voice, reminiscent of Billy Holiday yet with her own modern sound developed from Motown influences. Nicole’s eclectic style of singing, drawing from her early influences of performing Jazz, Pop, Opera and musical...Read More

ROBERT MCCARTHER Robert McCarther is a singer/songwriter whose smooth vocals and ability to “swing” is bound to set anybody’s stage on fire. A native of Detroit, Robert has performed in clubs and private venues throughout Michigan, Florida, Louisiana, Canada and Illinois. This man is no newcomer to the stage. His credits include leading roles in...Read More

“Happy Birthday Billie… Billie Holiday Revue Starring Sky Covington ft.Club Crescendo In honor of Billie Holiday’s birthday this April, vocalist Sky Covington will present a career-spanning tribute  at Cliff Bells.  This concert will include Lady Day’s music from her Columbia, Commodore, Verve and Decca catalogue Classic comositions such as What a Little Moonlight Can Do,...Read More

Singer Ben Sharkey is what you might call an “old soul.” In an age when flip-flops pass muster in church, he wears tuxedos with the playful ease of a young Frank Sinatra. And while oversexualized lyrics and synthetic dance beats dominate the current top 40, Sharkey croons classic love songs infused with jazz, bossa nova,...Read More

Meri Slaven is a jazz vocalist presently performing mainly in and around the Detroit Area. She grew up in the area in a very musical family and played clarinet, piano and accordion throughout her childhood and adolescence. She then became a classical voice major at Florida Atlantic University, and studied privately with renowned dramatic tenor...Read More