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George Davidson’s 80th Birthday Celebration
On Sunday, July 31 at 7:30 p.m., Detroit jazz drummer George Davidson was honored at Cliff Bell’s with friends and musicians from his long career in a night full of musical tributes and surprises.
George Davidson has been part of Detroit’s music scene since childhood, starting with tap dancing at age eight. He studied under Rex T. Hall in high school and briefly with James Thurston at Wayne State University. His career includes playing with Motown legends like The Four Tops, The Supremes, and the Paul Butterfield Band, as well as jazz greats such as Aretha Franklin and Eddie Harris.
Cliff Bell’s hosted the celebration where many musicians connected to Davidson’s career performed. The event had no cover charge, allowing a wide audience to join in honoring the jazz legend and enjoy an evening filled with special surprises.
Cliff Bell’s hosted the celebration where many musicians connected to Davidson’s career performed. The event had no cover charge, allowing a wide audience to join in honoring the jazz legend and enjoy an evening filled with special surprises.
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Last successful source check: Oct 22, 2026, 2:31 PM
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