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Drummer Josh Davis and bassist Sam Trapchak, who moved from Detroit to NYC a decade ago, reunited with Detroit jazz greats Dwight Adams and Scott Gwinnell at Cliff Bell’s on Saturday, December 22, 2018, starting at 9:30 p.m. They played compositions from trumpeter Lee Morgan's Blue Note era.
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James Carter, one of Detroit’s top jazz musicians, played his annual local show on Friday, December 21, at 8:30 p.m. at Cliff Bell’s with the Hot Club of Detroit. The set revisited his “Chasing the Gypsy” album, a tribute to the brilliant Belgian guitarist Django Reinhardt.
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Trumpeter and vocalist Dave Vessella played at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit on Tuesday, December 18, 2018, at 8 p.m. His sound draws on traditional New Orleans music and west coast jazz in the style of Chet Baker.
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Speakeasy Sundays celebrated its 2 year anniversary on Sunday, December 16, 2018, at 8:30 p.m. at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit. The event featured burlesque and variety performances from around the globe.
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Jeff Cuny, who recently completed his graduate jazz studies at WSU, played Detroit's Cliff Bell’s with guitarist David Dunham on Friday, December 14, at 5:30 p.m. Jeff leads and plays bass for the Planet D Nonet.
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Detroit-born trombonist Khristian Foreman played at Cliff Bell’s on Wednesday, December 12, at 8 p.m. He’s active in several ensembles and brought a live jazz experience to the venue. Tickets were $10.
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The funk and soul-infused paris_monster played at Detroit's Cliff Bell’s on Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at 8 p.m. This dynamic duo wowed the crowd with a blend of precise musicianship and rich, textured noise live on stage.
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Wayne State University’s Jazz Department showcased their combos and big bands on Sunday, December 9, starting at 6 p.m. at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit to wrap up the first semester.
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MSU Spartan Youth Jazz groups played on Wednesday, December 5, 2018, at 7 p.m. at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit. These high school ensembles learn from professional Detroit musicians and showcased combos, ensembles, and their award-winning big band.
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Students from the Southeastern Music Academy jammed on Sunday, December 2, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit. Faculty members who are successful performers led the session with the students on stage.
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Ernie Krivda, one of the world’s great tenor sax players and a unique jazz artist, played at Detroit’s Cliff Bell’s on Friday, November 30, 2018, at 9 p.m. Tickets were $10.
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French pianist Philippe LeJeune played a jazz, blues, and boogie-woogie set on Thursday, November 29, at 8 p.m. at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit, mixing classic blues and jazz tunes with his own expressive style.
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Chicago ensemble Sidewalk Chalk, known for mixing jazz, funk, hip-hop, and R&B, played Wednesday, November 28, at 8 p.m. at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit. Opening the night was Sam Trump, a versatile musician and Chicago music scene fixture.
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Guitarist Kirsten Carey and her trio played at Detroit’s Cliff Bell’s on Sunday, November 25, 2018, at 7 p.m. They delivered jazz standards mixed with unique takes on a diverse setlist.
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Speakeasy Sundays brought together several performers including Leena Allure and Miss Holly Hock on Sunday, November 18, at 8:30 p.m. at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit.
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On Friday, November 16, 2018, Sheila Landis performed with the Phil Hale Trio and special guest Rick Matle at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit. She sang her original hipster lyrics on jazz classics.
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Wayne State University jazz students played an open jam session on Sunday, November 11, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit. Anyone could join in for some relaxed improvisation.
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Stephane Wrembel, one of the world’s finest guitarists, played at Detroit’s Cliff Bell’s on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at 8 p.m. Known for learning among Gypsies in France, he carries on Django Reinhardt’s legacy.
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