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The Northwoods Improvisers at Cliff Bell’s
The Northwoods Improvisers played a show on Friday, June 16, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit. Their sextet blends acoustic improvisation with Native American and Eastern music influences.
Formed in 1976, the Northwoods Improvisers are a sextet featuring Mike Johnston on bass and Native American flutes, Nick Ashton on drums, Donovan Boxey and Dominic Bierenga on saxophones, Jack O’Brien on cello, and Mike Khoury on violin. Their sound combines composed pieces and collective improvisation, weaving in Eastern modes and indigenous elements. They have collaborated with notable musicians including the late Detroit composer Faruq Z. Bey. This concert at Cliff Bell’s offered a unique musical experience. Tickets were $25.
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