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Sean Dobbins and the Modern Jazz Messengers
Jazz drummer Sean Dobbins and his band played two sets on Saturday, April 3, 2021, at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit. Expect solid rhythms and fresh melodic jazz driven by a seasoned artist influenced by the greats.
Sean Dobbins started young as a sought-after jazz sideman around Detroit, playing with artists like Blue Note's Louis Smith. He earned the Woody Herman Jazz Award and Louis Armstrong Scholarship, gaining national recognition both as a player and educator.
His style is hard-driving with a melodic sensibility, influenced by Art Blakey and Detroit legends like Elvin Jones. Beyond performing, Sean leads educational programs such as the Ann Arbor Public Schools Summer Jazz Program, inspiring new generations.
This show featured two separate seatings at Detroit’s Cliff Bell’s. Though the event is over, those who caught the sets experienced a blend of rhythm and melody that reflects Sean’s dedication to jazz tradition and education.
His style is hard-driving with a melodic sensibility, influenced by Art Blakey and Detroit legends like Elvin Jones. Beyond performing, Sean leads educational programs such as the Ann Arbor Public Schools Summer Jazz Program, inspiring new generations.
This show featured two separate seatings at Detroit’s Cliff Bell’s. Though the event is over, those who caught the sets experienced a blend of rhythm and melody that reflects Sean’s dedication to jazz tradition and education.
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