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Shawn McDonald’s Blue Break Beats
Detroit native and Hammond organist Shawn McDonald played his mix of blue-eyed soul, relentless swing, and deep fried funk on Saturday, August 24, 2019, at 9:30 p.m. at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit. The show featured world-renowned saxophonist Rick Smith and Detroit percussionist Djallo Djakate. Tickets were $10.
Shawn McDonald wove together bluesy tones, swing rhythms, and funky grooves on his Hammond organ, rooted in Detroit tradition. Saxophonist Rick Smith, coming all the way from Germany, brought bebop flair reminiscent of Dexter Gordon, while Detroit percussionist Djallo Djakate added rich, colorful rhythms. The concert took place at Cliff Bell’s on the evening of August 24, 2019, with tickets priced at $10.
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