With - David Dunham - guitar, Liany Mateo - Bass, Madison George - drum set - Seth M Ebersole is the Jazz Artist in Residence at Saginaw Valley State University as well as the Jazz Woodwind Faculty at the Kalamazoo Jazz & Creative Institute. The quartet...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 -...
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,...
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...
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...
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...