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Trumpeter and vocalist James O’Donnell played at Cliff Bell’s on Sunday, July 7, 2019, at 7 p.m. in Detroit. The show featured plenty of swing and humor, backed by guitarist Matt LoRusso and bassist John Barron.
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The quartet SETI, with bassist Eric Nachtrab, drummer Sean Perlmutter, and guitarists Ian Blunden and Tom Bartelmay, played on Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at 8 p.m. at Detroit’s Cliff Bell’s. They explored the multifaceted music of Thelonious Monk with a unique sound.
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On Sunday, June 30 at 7 p.m., Chelsea Reed and her band, the Fair Weather Five, played at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit. They brought fresh takes and original songs, honoring jazz roots with a sound beloved by swing dancers and jazz fans alike. Tickets were $10.
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Pianist and composer Rod Williams played a reunion gig June 29, Saturday at 9:30 p.m. at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit with Bowens, Jonathon Muir-Cotton, and Djallo Djakate.
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Kris Kurzawa, one of Detroit’s top guitarists, played with his trio at Cliff Bell’s on Thursday, June 27, at 8 p.m. Joining him were Detroit veterans John Barron on bass and Adam James on drums. His style bridges jazz, fusion, and R&B, with multiple Detroit Music Awards under his belt.
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Adam Ben Ezra, a double-bass virtuoso and multi-instrumentalist, played on Sunday, June 23, 2019, at 5 p.m. at Detroit’s Cliff Bell’s. He blended jazz, rock, and world music in a distinctive two-hour show.
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John “Tbone” Paxton, a veteran soul and swing trombonist and singer, played at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit on Friday, June 21, 2019, at 9 p.m. He performed classic and rare American songs with the RJ Spangler Band.
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Vintage pop, swing, and jazz singer Steven Taetz celebrated Father’s Day on Sunday, June 16, at 7 p.m. at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit. He sang hits popularized by Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett, accompanied by bassist David Maclean, pianist Scott Gwinnell, and drummer Dave Zwolinski.
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Shawn McDonald played blues, boogie-woogie, and jazz piano while singing strong vocals on Sunday, June 16, from 11:30 a.m. at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit for a musical brunch.
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Seth Ebersole and his quartet played at Cliff Bell’s on Sunday at 7 p.m. in Detroit, presenting original music inspired by the varied colors of life.
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The Frost Middle School Jazz Band from Livonia, led by Michael Rais, played on Sunday, June 9, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit. Their 22 members performed jazz, swing, funk, and more.
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Samuel Chase Harris, a strong young acoustic bass player, led the dinner band on Saturday, June 8, at 6 p.m. at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit.
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Michigan-based drummer Jeff Shoup played with his quartet at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit on Friday, June 7, 2019, at 9 p.m. Their set mixed classic soul jazz vibes with unexpected pop and fusion twists. Tickets were $10 at the door.
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Theron Brown, jazz pianist born and raised in Zanesville, Ohio, played at Detroit's Cliff Bell’s on Saturday, June 1, 2019, at 9:30 p.m. He's also a jazz educator and directs a notable jazz festival in Akron, Ohio.
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Corey Kendrick, acclaimed jazz pianist, played at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit on Thursday, May 30, 2019, at 8 p.m. His trio explored the Detroit songbook featuring legendary local composers. No cover charge for the evening.
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Rising trumpeter Trunino Lowe played at Detroit’s Cliff Bell’s on Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at 8 p.m., showcasing his quartet for an evening of live jazz.
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Ethan Iverson played piano on Tuesday, May 28, at 8 p.m. at Detroit’s Cliff Bell’s with bassist Robert Hurst and drummer Nate Winn. Iverson is a founding member of The Bad Plus, known for blending post-60s jazz with indie rock vibes.
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The Jonathan Taylor Quartet played Sunday, May 26, 2019, at 7 p.m. at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit. Drummer Jonathan Taylor delivered original music that balanced deep grooves with subtle textural interplay.
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