Michael J. Reed is a jazz drummer currently based in East Lansing, Mi. Michael maintains an active performing career throughout the Midwest, performing throughout Northwest Ohio and Detroit with artists such as Rodney Whitaker, Ramona Collins, Gene and Ray Parker, Steve Davis, Mark Whitfield, Melissa Aldana, Dee Dee Bridgewater, and The Dr. Phillips Center Jazz...Read More
Michael Zaporski’s FUTUREVISIONS explodes across the soundscape, taking audiences on a lyrical epic, connecting two continents and two quintessential traditions: American Jazz and West African rhythms. Their performances are a whirlwind of dynamic energy leaving listeners hanging on every pulse-pounding note. Jazz aficionados and novices alike will be spellbound after hearing their smart, clever, and...Read More
Juarez – Lee – Alvarez” is an explosive young trio dedicated to bringing the jazz masters to the present with personal authentic relevance as continuum. Formed in 2016, the band consists of Kenji Lee (saxophones/compositions), David Alvarez III (drums), and Brian Juarez (bass). Drawing inspiration from the famed saxophone trios led by Sonny Rollins, Warne...Read More
The Scott Gwinnell Jazz Orchestra was founded in April 1999 and has released three CDs, the most recent of which is “Mulgrew-ology” on the Detroit Music Factory label. The Stoney Creek High School student jazz band starts at 7 pm with Scott’s fine band starting at 8 pm. https://www.wscottjazz.com/orchestra-groups/ Read More
Neal Anderson, Flugelhorn Molly Jones, Saxophone Nathan Flanders, Piano Joe Fee, Bass Nicole Patrick, Drums Neal Anderson is a trumpeter, improviser, and composer based in Detroit, MI. Neal actively performs as both band leader and member across southeast Michigan, often blending combinations of jazz, funk, Balkan, and avant-garde styles to create exciting, energetic, and inevitably...Read More
Gary Greenfelder’s GQ Jazz Ensemble is a contemporary jazz quintet. They perform songs from the American Songbook, Jazz Standards and even a little R&B. Gary Greenfelder – trumpet/leader, Ryan Bills – sax & other doubles, George Weitecha – drums, Josh Bartolomeo – upright bass, Rob Jozefiak – piano http://www.ggmusicent.com/# Dig this video of “STELLA BY STARLIGHT”...Read More
Andy Adamson is a self-taught Ann Arbor native composer and musician. Starting his original band journey in sixth grade, Andy has composed music for his all original bands and played keyboards for over 50 years. Influenced by the likes of: John Coltrane, the Mahavishnu Orchestra, and Chick Corea, Andy has composed a vast catalogue of...Read More
Daniel Meinecke is a Toledo native pianist who spent years in Detroit and now lives in New Orleans. Mr. Meinecke returns to Cliff Bell’s to present his latest project: The Daniel Meinecke Ensemble. He was a recipient of the 2016 New Voices Award from the Detroit Jazz Festival for his original music for big band....Read More
The Louis Jones III Quartet is a collective of young lions in the city of Detroit. Playing original compositions and arranging classic standards in ways you might’ve never heard before now. This quartet pushes boundaries and incorporates all styles from latin, hip hop and carnatic music to add flavors to their music. Together these young...Read More
The Jason Didia Septet features all original music and arrangements that are deeply set in the jazz and bebop tradition while exploring modern forms and harmonies. It is led by Jason Didia, a Detroit saxophonist/arranger/composer currently at Wayne State University, who has assembled a band of celebrated real Detroit all stars. John Douglas (trumpet), Dominic...Read More
