Planet D Nonet's Stevie Wonder & Swing
The Planet D Nonet plays two sets on Saturday, December 19, at 7 and 9 p.m. at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. The first set honors Stevie Wonder, the second digs into swing era classics. Cover is $25.
Planet D Nonet has been bringing swing to SE Michigan listeners and dancers since RJ Spangler and James O'Donnell cofounded it in 2007. This year marks 19 years, with gigs in 11 states, including some memorable ones in New Orleans.
Expect Fats Waller's Harlem jive, tunes by Duke Ellington, Benny Moten, Count Basie and Fletcher Henderson, plus Louis Jordan's jumpin' jive. Vocals come from trumpeter James O'Donnell, trombonist John "Tbone" Paxton and frequent guest Camille Price.
You can reserve a table in advance.
Expect Fats Waller's Harlem jive, tunes by Duke Ellington, Benny Moten, Count Basie and Fletcher Henderson, plus Louis Jordan's jumpin' jive. Vocals come from trumpeter James O'Donnell, trombonist John "Tbone" Paxton and frequent guest Camille Price.
You can reserve a table in advance.
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