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Wendell Harrison & Tribe
Wendell Harrison, Detroit-born jazz saxophonist and clarinetist and co-founder of the legendary Tribe collective, played at Cliff Bell’s on Friday, April 12, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. A giant of jazz sharing his unique sound and story.
Wendell Harrison has been a major figure in jazz since co-founding the Tribe record label and collective in the 1970s. Raised in Detroit, he played with Motown stars and renowned jazz artists. His work spans influential collaborations and teaching initiatives.
At Cliff Bell’s, Harrison performed with his clarinet ensemble Mama’s Licking Stick, featuring various clarinet types rarely heard live. Reuniting with Tribe members, the show revisited the group’s politically charged jazz legacy. Harrison’s concert celebrated his lifetime of music and jazz education.
Doors opened at 5 p.m. for dinner, with the show starting at 7:30 p.m. Tickets were $35. Though the event has passed, Tribe’s music remains a vital part of Detroit’s jazz history.
At Cliff Bell’s, Harrison performed with his clarinet ensemble Mama’s Licking Stick, featuring various clarinet types rarely heard live. Reuniting with Tribe members, the show revisited the group’s politically charged jazz legacy. Harrison’s concert celebrated his lifetime of music and jazz education.
Doors opened at 5 p.m. for dinner, with the show starting at 7:30 p.m. Tickets were $35. Though the event has passed, Tribe’s music remains a vital part of Detroit’s jazz history.
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Source: Cliff Bell’s ↗
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