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Allen Dennard Concert
Detroit-born trumpeter Allen Dennard performed with his band on Saturday, August 23, at 6 p.m. at the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe in Grosse Pointe Farms. He played a mix of new compositions and favorites for the live audience.
Allen Dennard is a Detroit native trumpeter, composer, and activist who studied jazz on a full scholarship at the University of Michigan. He has a history of appearances at the Detroit Jazz Festival and was a headliner there in 2022 with The Allen Dennard Quintet. Dennard's career spans jazz and R&B, having worked with Ray J, MC5, Alice Cooper, and K’Jon among others. In 2023, he played alongside jazz and hip hop greats and earned the Preservation of Jazz Excellence Award from Detroit and Michigan. This show at Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe was a showcase of authentic Detroit jazz talent.
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