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Sam Butler’s Folklore Sextet
Sam Butler, a rising jazz talent from Indiana University, played at Detroit’s Cliff Bell’s on Thursday, April 27, at 7:30 p.m. His sextet performed original compositions from his upcoming album Folklore. Tickets were $20.
Originally from Fairhope, Alabama, Sam Butler started at Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music in 2018 and quickly made a name as a performer and composer/arranger. He’s been a semi-finalist at national trumpet competitions and performed at notable venues like The Jazz Kitchen in Indianapolis and Elastic Arts in Chicago. Now back as a master’s student and instructor, Sam blends his skills as a player, composer, and educator. His show at Cliff Bell’s featured tracks from his debut album Folklore, released in May 2023. Doors opened early for dinner, and the concert began at 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $20.
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