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Detroit native and Hammond organist Shawn McDonald played his mix of blue-eyed soul, relentless swing, and deep fried funk on Saturday, August 24, 2019, at 9:30 p.m. at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit. The show featured world-renowned saxophonist Rick Smith and Detroit percussionist Djallo Djakate. Tickets were $10.
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Speakeasy Sunday took place at Cliff Bell’s on Sunday, August 18, 2019, at 8:30 p.m. with performances that brought the Roaring 20’s back to life featuring Roxi D’Lite, Gaea Lady, and more.
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Shawn McDonald, a blues, boogie-woogie, and jazz pianist with a strong vocal presence, played Sunday, August 18, starting at 11:30 a.m. at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit. He's toured the world with blues greats like Larry McCray and Alberta Adams.
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On Friday, August 16, at 9 p.m., Detroit’s Cliff Bell’s hosted a concert celebrating Billy Strayhorn’s music. Vocalist Emma Aboukasm and a talented band performed the legendary jazz composer’s classics.
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Zo! and Carmen Rodgers performed live on Thursday, August 15, 2019, at 9 p.m. at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit with just piano and vocals. They played songs from each other’s catalogs in an intimate, stripped-down show.
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Local jazz guitarist Andy Perri played an organ trio set at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit on Wednesday, August 14, 2019, at 8 p.m., diving into soul jazz classics inspired by Wes Montgomery and Kenny Burrell.
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Isis Damil, one of Detroit’s musical treasures, played at Cliff Bell’s on Sunday, August 11, 2019, at 8 p.m. The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter brought her unique, multi-genre style to the stage.
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On Sunday, August 11, from 4 to 7 p.m., top piano players performed at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit, including Alvin Waddles, Kerry Price, and Jon Milan.
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Joey DeFrancesco played two 75-minute sets on Wednesday, August 7, 2019, at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit. The jazz organ master charged $35 per set, offering Detroit a night with one of the greats on the live jazz scene.
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Ben Rosenblum, an award-winning jazz pianist and composer, played a concert on Sunday, August 4, 2019, at 7 p.m. at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit. His music blends jazz history with modern, emotional storytelling on piano.
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Detroit bassist John Barron performed with his trio at Cliff Bell’s on Friday, August 2, 2019, at 9 p.m. He's known for working with Motown legends and Latin jazz groups, and his solo albums have been nominated for Detroit Music Awards.
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Twenty-one-year-old Airey B brought the true spirit of the blues back to Detroit at her August 1 show at Cliff Bell’s, joined by local veteran trumpeter and singer James O’Donnell and a dynamic young band.
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On Tuesday, July 30, 2019, Mark Stryker presented his book Jazz from Detroit at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit at 7 p.m., followed by a set from the Rodney Whitaker Quartet from 8 to 10:30 p.m. The book explores Detroit’s key role in shaping jazz over 75 years.
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Michael Hu, a 19-year-old tenor saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist studying Jazz at University of Michigan, played with his quintet at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit on Sunday, July 28, at 7 p.m.
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Sandra Bomar, a native Detroiter and internationally recognized jazz vocalist, played at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit on Saturday, July 27, 2019, at 9:30 p.m. Known for performances at major jazz festivals and clubs, she brought her distinctive voice on stage. There was an entry fee.
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Ali Jackson played with his band on Wednesday, July 24, at 6 p.m. at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit, presented by the Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation and J.C. Heard JazzWeek@Wayne. It was an intimate club show featuring his unique, powerful swing with his trio.
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Speakeasy Sundays happened on Sunday, July 21, at 8:30 p.m. at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit. The summer edition featured performances by Siomai Moore, Crocodile Lightning, Vivacious Miss Audacious, and others.
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Detroit Jazz Workshop’s middle school and jazz vocal soloists performed on Monday, July 15, 2019, at Cliff Bell’s Jazz Club from 7 to 10 p.m. The event wasn’t open to the public; walk-ins paid a $15 cover.
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