Tuesday, April 29, 2014

. . . . . . . . . . . . - Some Jazz Events - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - SouthEast Michigan and Area - . . .

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 - May 2014 - 

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5-1, first Thursday of every month.
Sports Channel Bar,
25419 Jefferson Avenue,
north of 10 Mile Rd., next to Harbor Lanes,
St. Clair Shores.
Phone 586-771-2333.
7:30-10:30 p.m.,
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Gabby Rosolino on flugelhorn and vocals,
Jerry Neeley on keyboard/vocals,
Tom Ploeger on sax, Dennis DeCello on drums,
Ron Rosolino on bass and vocals
food and drinks at affordable prices, nice room with lots of tables.
Sit-ins welcome!
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5-1, 5-15, Thursday (1st and 3rd) Thursday each month,
Club 54
       Van Dyke Road
just north of 16 Mile Road on the east side of the street (in the Sterling Plaza)
586-795-0054.
$5 cover,
7-10 p.m
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Gary Greenfelder Orchestra (GGO)   - 19-piece band!
swing, jazz, R&B, Motown
vocalist Jennifer Jones and guest vocalists.
Gary suggests making reservations.
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5-2,   Friday,      ( regular - ongoing  -  various bands ... )
Maple Theater,
Maple at Telegraph in Bloomfield. - SW corner - behind - Trader Joe's
6:30 p.m.9 p.m.,
No cover charge.
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Dr. Dick's Good Vibes
Dick Tapert on vibes,
Bill Meyer on piano and
George Davidson on drums.
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Gourmet coffees by Great Lakes Coffee Company, full bar,  excellent sandwiches, salads, desserts.
For this weekend’s movie schedule go to www.themapletheater.com.
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5-2,   Friday,
Degage Jazz Cafe,
301 River Road.
Maumee, OH.
419/794-8456
7:30 -11:30 PM
No cover charge.
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Doug Horn Classic Jazz Trio
Doug Horn,
string bassist Paul Keller
vibraphonist Cary Kocher)

Excellent food and drinks at Degage.
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5-3, Saturday afternoon,
Shield's of Southfield,
25101 Telegraph Road    ( NW - 10 mile),
Southfield, 48033.
1-4 p.m.,
$10 cover.
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The Greater Detroit Jazz Society Jazz at Shield's concert
The Dave Bennett Quartet
Dave on clarinet,
Cliff Monear on piano,
Jeff Pedraz on bass
Doug Cobb on drums.
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5-3, Saturday,
Waterford VFW,
1690 Airport Road,
Waterford.
7:30-9:30 p.m.,
$10.
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The Stardusters Big Band
www.stardustersbigband.com
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5-4, Sunday,
Christ Church Cranbrook,
470 Church Road,
Bloomfield Hills
Tickets are $25/person.
3 p.m.,
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Motor City Brass Band, conducted by Craig Strain.
The Cranbrook Music Guild and WRCJ 90.9 FM invite you to "A Spring Brass" Benefit Concert!
This is a fundraising concert for WRCJ-FM.

They will be performing brass favorites, including:
*  John Williams' Superman
*  Vittorio Giannini's Symphony No. 3, Mvt. 4
*  Leroy Anderson's Buglers Holiday
*  Maurice Ravel's Bolero
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Stay afterward for a special catered afterglow.
For more information or to purchase your tickets,
please visit us online: Benefit Concert
http://support.dptv.org/site/R?i=3lEFMhyGz5lyd8UBGVCkHA 
Tickets may also be purchased at the door.
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5-4, Sunday,
Adams High School,
3200 W. Tienken Rd.,
 Rochester.
Admission is free; donations are welcome.
4 p.m.,
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The North Oakland Concert Band presents "Splashes of Color,"
 special guests the Light Metal Band, a leading metro Detroit brass quintet,
colorful works by
Professor Peter Schickele
“Fats” Waller,
selections from West Side Story,
The North Oakland Concert Band will follow with an array of music by composers ranging from Franz Liszt to John Williams.
the two ensembles will perform works by Copland and Bernstein, ...
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5-7, Wednesday,
Steinway Jazz Cafe presents a birthday celebration of Michele Ramo's 50th.
Michele on guitar, mandolin and violin,
Heidi Hepler  voice,
Cliff Monear on piano,
John Gallo on guitar,
Michael Palazzolo on contrabass,
other artists TBA.
7 p.m. 
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5-7, Wednesday (first Wednesday every month),
Ron Kischuk’s Tartarsauce Traditional Jazz Band at the Grand Hotel (TV's Grand Event) in Trenton.
2651 W. Jefferson Avenue,
Trenton, MI        48183,
6:30-9:30 p.m.,
$5 cover
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The Tartarsauce Traditional Jazz Band
Ron on trombone with an all-star band.
food is reasonably priced and excellent (the hotel has the former Opus One chef).
reservations recommended. , food and drink specials. ,
tvsgrandevent@yahoo.com
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5-8, Thursday,
Canton Public Library
1200 S. Canton Center Road,
Canton, MI 48188.
FREE concert
7 till 8:30 PM.
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The Paul Keller AT SUNDOWN Quintet
Sarah D'Angelo,
Duncan McMillan,
Steve Wood
Sean Dobbins
Call 734/397-0999.
http://www.cantonpl.org/
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5-8, second Thursday,
Blue Goose Inn
28911 Jefferson
St. Clair Shores,
586-296-0950.
6-9 p.m.,
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Patrick MacCarroll and the  The Riverboat Ramblers
Dixieland jazz
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5-9, Friday,
The Carr Center,
311 E. Grand River Avenue,
Detroit
8 p.m., .
(free)
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University of Michigan Jazz Ensemble:
pianist Ellen Rowe
wag pianist Xavier Davis,
Tickets available at www.thecarrcenter.org
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5-11, Sunday (second of every month),
Paycheck's Lounge,
2932 Caniff
Hamtramck,
1-5 p.m.
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Attic Dwellers Jam Session  
Open to all acoustic players and listeners.
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5-11, Sunday,
Sand Hill Crane Winery,
4724 Walz Road, 49201
Jackson
517/764-0679
2:30 till 5 PM
No cover charge.

Doug Horn Classic Jazz Trio
multi-saxist Doug Horn,
string bassist Paul Keller
vibraphonist Cary Kocher
Excellent food and outstanding wines at Sand Hill Crane Winery.
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5-15, Third Thursday,
Dakota Inn
John R   (just north of McNichols (6 Mile))
Detroit
313-856-9722.
7:00-9:30 p.m.,
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Anything Goes" with Kerry Price
great sing-along.
Good German food and drink, lighted and guarded parking lot, reservations recommended,
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5-15, Third Thursday,
The Commonwealth Club,
30088 Dequindre Road,
Warren, MI 48092-1811,
586-751-9560
7-10 p.m.
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Riverboat Ramblers
Patrick MacCarroll, playing old standards from the 20s and 30s
 www.commonwealthclubmi.com,
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5-15, Thursday,
London Chop House,
155 W. Congress Street
downtown Detroit.
313/962-0277
6 - 9 PM
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String bassist Paul Keller,
pianist Duncan McMillan
vocalist/clarinetist Sarah D'Angelo
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5-17, Saturday afternoon,
Shield's of Southfield,
25101 Telegraph Road   (at 10 mile), Southfield,
48033
1-4 p.m.,
$10 cover.
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The Greater Detroit Jazz Society Jazz at Shield's
The Royal Garden Trio
Brian Delaney on guitar,
Mike Karoub on jazz cello,
Tom Bogardus on clarinet and guitar
special guest Shahida Nurullah on vocals.

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5-17, Saturday,
The Carr Center,
311 E. Grand River Avenue,
Detroit.
8 p.m.,
$15,
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Traces of the Past
Shane McKeever on piano.
Shane is an accomplished musician and graduate of the Arts League of Michigan Jazz Program.
Tickets available at www.thecarrcenter.org
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5-24, Saturday,
Riverside Park
Ypsilanti –
FREE, family-friendly, outdoor concert event
2 till 4 PM. .
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Boogie Woogie and Blues pianist Mr. B,
bassist Paul Keller,
drummer Pete Siers,
saxophonist Steve Wood
vocalist Nicole Heitger
with the Ypsilanti Symphony Orchestra
The YSO and Mr. B jazz band will perform 5 new Paul Keller orchestra arrangements
written especially for this event.
Bring a lawn chair
Check out http://ypsilantisymphony.org/
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5-27, Tuesday,
Temple Israel,
5725 Walnut Lake Road,
West Bloomfield.
248-661-6344.
7 p.m.
$30 tax deductible per ticket.
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Jazzalot at Temple Israel –
George Benson,
Cliff Monear Trio
young musicians from the Southeastern Music Academy Jazz Ensemble.
This annual event is a fundraiser for a great cause – cancer patients.
For more information email: jazzconcert.lfm@gmail.com

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6-8, Sunday,
Kerrytown Concert House
415 N. Fourth Ave.
Ann Arbor,
734/834-2133
2 PM
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The Ellen Rowe Trio's Kerrytown Concert House jazz series called ALL ABOUT THE TRIO
pianist/composer/educator Ellen Rowe,
string bassist Paul Keller
drummer Pete Siers.
The trio play a few tunes and then discuss the "nuts and bolts" behind the "magic" of a performance.
Q and A is welcomed. .
www.kerrytownconcerthouse.com.
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6-13, Friday,
The Meadows at Bear Creek Park,
740 Snell Road,
Rochester, MI 48306.
7 till 9:15 PM
FREE, family-friendly, outdoor event.
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The Paul Keller AT SUNDOWN Quintet
Bring a lawn chair and a cool drink and enjoy the music and beautiful surroundings.
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6-14, Saturday,
Zal Gaz Grotto,
2070 W. Stadium Boulevard    (between Liberty and Pauline)
west side of Ann Arbor.
1 till 4 PM
$10 cover charge.
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The Paul Keller Quartet
(with saxophonist Bobby Streng,)
pianist Duncan McMillan
drummer Jesse Kramer
Bon Voyage Concert for the Blue Lake International Jazz Band (directed by Tim Froncek).
The Blue Lake International Jazz Orchestra is comprised of high school musicians from all over the USA. After this concert, they will embark on a 2 -week concert tour of Europe.
Good food and drinks
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6-15, Sunday,
Michigan Jazz Festival Department of Music,
Schoolcraft College,
1860 Haggerty Rd., Livonia, MI
48152-2696,
734-462-4403,
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The Dave Bennett Quartet plays the Father's Day fundraiser for this year's Michigan Jazz Festival.
info@michiganjazzfestival.org.
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6-19, Thursday,
Shield's of Southfield, 4:30 p.m.,
coach tour at 6 p.m.
ends up at Bert's for Open Mic Night.
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The Greater Detroit Jazz Society hosts another luxury coach tour of Detroit –
A collaboration between the GDJS and Linda Yellin of Feed on the Street Tours.
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6-19, Thursday,
Horizon Park    -   Belleville Summer Music Series
downtown Belleville      (on High Street just west of Belleville Road)
7 - 9 PM
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The Paul Keller AT SUNDOWN Quartet
Keller and his bandmates
Sarah D'Angelo,
Duncan McMillan
Steve Wood
performing HUZAH For Hoagy! - The Music of Hoagy Carmichael.
This free, family friendly event - outdoors
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6-21, Saturday,
Kerrytown Concert House,
415 N. Fourth Ave.,
Ann Arbor, 48104.
734-769-2999
7 p.m.
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Marcus Belgrave and Joan Belgrave celebrate their birthdays
(Marcus June 12, Joan July 4)
Michael Malis on piano,
Josef Deas on bass
Gayelynn McKinney on drums,
www.joanbowbelgrave.com,
www.marcusbelgrave.com.
www.kerrytownconcerthouse.com
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6-21 and 6-22, Saturday and Sunday,
Jazz Workshop at Oakland University, ages 14 and up,
248-370-2030
$20 non-refundable registration fee.
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Regina Carter and the OU Jazz Quartet
Miles Brown on bass,
Sean Dobbins on drums,
Scott Gwinnell on piano
Mark Stone on percussion.
To register, visit oakland.edu/jazzworkshop.
e-mail staple to@oakland.edu
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7-20, Sunday, The Michigan Jazz Festival – www.michiganjazzfestival.org

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Labor Day Weekend –
THE DETROIT JAZZ FESTIVAL.
For 2014 lineup, visit: http://detroitjazzfest.com/2014lineup.html

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September 12-14, 2014 – Save the date for the Grugelfest in Toledo, Ohio

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DETROIT BLUES SOCIETY
Check out the Detroit Blues Society web site and the monthly newsletter for details on all the blues events around our area.
Members with an email address also get access to a weekly e-blast known as the Blues Stimulus package.  New and renewing members also get several $5 coupons and a bumper sticker along with their membership card.
All memberships and donations are tax deductable
... Basic $25 membership is almost free.
 www.detroitbluessociety.org.

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- Cliff Bell's May 2014 Schedule -

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Cliff Bell's May Performance Schedule

The MOTH Story Slam

Thurs., May 1 at 7:30 p.m. 
$5 cover
Doors open at 4 p.m.
Presented by WDET, this month's MOTH will showcase the storytelling topic of Blood, Sweat and Tears. Seating is first-come, first-serve and reservations are not accepted for MOTH events.
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Gerard Gibbs and ORGANized Crime

Fri., May 2 at 9 p.m. 
$10 cover
Featuring:
Gerard Gibbs on organ
Perry Hughes on guitar
Gene Dunlap on drums
Gibbs, a Detroit native, grew up with his love of Jazz when introduced by his father at the age of three. Gibbs is quickly rising in the international jazz scene with his blend of contemporary jazz and the time-honoring sounds of his mentors, Richard Holmes and Jimmy Smith.
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The Kris Johnson Group

Sat., May 3 at 9:30 p.m. 
$10 cover
Featuring:
Kris Johnson on trumpet and flugelhorn
Marcus Elliot on tenor sax
Jon Dixon and Mike Jellick on keyboard and piano
Darell Campbell on electric bass
Nate Winn on drums
Lauren Johnson and Christina Manceor on percussion and drums
The Kris Johnson Group is a Detroit-based jazz band that specializes in original compositions that combines jazz and classical elements.
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Southeastern Music Academy Jam Session

Sun., May 4 at 6 p.m.
No cover
Hosted by Artistic Director Sean Dobbins, The Southeastern Musical Academy is dedicated to inspiring and helping students of all levels achieve their musical goals. To learn more about The Southeastern Musical Academy and their programs visit http://southeasternmusicacademy.org.
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The Karl E.H. Seigfried Trio

Fri., May 9 at 9 p.m. & Sat., May 10 at 9:30 p.m. 
$10 cover each night
The trio, featuring Chris Green on saxophone and Clif Wallace on drums, is led by the critically-acclaimed bassist, Karl E.H. Seigfried. Seigfried has recorded and performed in nearly every music genre from jazz and classical, to country and rock. For more information on Karl E.H. Seigfried visit http://seigfried.org.
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Harmonica Shah and Howard Glazer

Sun., May 11 at 6 p.m. 
No cover
Performing with only a harp, a guitar, and a couple of amps, their music is bare-boned blues. With their experience as solo and group performers this duo brings a raw and unique sound to the Detroit Blues.
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The Dirty Bourbon River Show

Fri., May 16 at 9 p.m. & Sat., May 17 at 9:30 p.m. 
$10 cover each night
The New Orleans band draws from a colorful diversity of musical styles, beginning with American roots music and branching out to folk, rock, blues, jazz, latin, gypsy, circus, and traditional New Orleans style. With the release of their seventh album in 2013 and a quickly growing tour the Dirty Bourbon River Show is taking the jazz scene by storm. For more information on the Dirty Bourbon River Show visit http://dirtybourbonrivershow.com.
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Rachel Mazer

Sun., May 18 at 6 p.m. 
No cover
Rachel Mazer, vocalist, is a senior at the University of Michigan studying for a dual degree in Jazz Studies and American Culture. Born and raised in California, Rachel plans to return to the music scene in California after her graduation from Michigan. The group features Andrew Hintzen on piano, Betsy Soukup on bass, and Julian Bridges on drums. To learn more about Rachel Mazer and her music visit https://soundcloud.com/rachel-mazer.
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The Nina Ott Trio

Fri., May 23 at 9 p.m. 
$10 cover
Featuring Nina Otto on piano, Rob Avsharian on drums, and Chris Lopes on bass, this trio focuses on the passion that music carries and the experiences of life. With the belief that no song will ever sound the same as the day before, each performance is a new show with the Nina Ott Trio. For more information visit http://www.ninaott.com.
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The Thom Douvan Quintet - CD Release

Sat., May 24 at 9:30 p.m. 
$10 cover
Featuring Thom Douvan on guitar, Duncan W. McMillan on Hammond B-3 organ, George Davidson on drums, Dwight Adams on trumpet and flugelhorn, and Louis Johnson on soprano, alto, tenor and saxophone, the quintet’s most recent CD, “Brother, Brother”, displays the classic jazz sound with a subtle hint of a funk vibe. Special guest, vocalist Diane Hubka, will be sitting in with the quintet and performing songs from her CD, “West Coast Strings”.
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Laura Rain and the Caesars

Sun., May 25 at 8 p.m. 
$10 cover
Laura Rain and the Caesars are veterans of the Motor City R& B, jazz, rock, and blues scene allowing them to create a soulful sound unmistakably genuine to Detroit. Playing in clubs from Detroit to Los Angeles, Laura Rain is spreading the sound of the Motor City. For more information on Laura Rain and the Caesars visit http://www.laurarain.net.live .
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Ben Sharkey

Thurs., May 29 at 9 p.m. 
$15 cover
With more than five million views on his YouTube videos, Ben Sharkey has been compared to individuals including Michael Bublé. Known for his romantic stylings, paired with classic jazz and swing format, Ben has created original compositions that are heartfelt and catching. With his elegant and powerful renditions of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Bobby Darrin, Sharkey adds new life to classic favorites. For more information on Ben Sharkey visithttp://www.bensharkey.com.
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The Vincent Chandler Septet - CD Release

Fri., May 30 at 9 p.m. 
$10 cover
With a jazz career spanning over 2 decades, Vincent Chandler releases his new CD, “Embraceable”.

Additional Weekly Entertainment Information

Please note Cliff Bell’s will be closed on Sat., May 31 for a private event.
Join us every Tuesday at 8 p.m. for the Marcus Elliot Trio. Marcus Elliot is heavily influenced by Detroit jazz veterans and offers a very clean cut sound along with trio mates Ben Rolston on bass and Julian Allen on drums. No cover.
In his weekly Wednesday night residency, Glenn Tucker is joined by veteran Detroit masters, innovative local composers, and a rotating cast of young talent performing original music to form the Glenn Tucker Organ Trio. The show begins at 8 p.m. on Wednesdays. No cover.
Cliff Bell's early dinner Saturday performance begins at 6 p.m. No cover charge for the early performance.
Sunday brunch performances are provided by pianist and vocalist Jarrod Champion every Sunday from noon until 3 p.m. No cover for Sunday brunch.
For a complete list of upcoming events at Cliff Bell’s, please visithttp://www.cliffbells.com/calendar/.

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

- Some - Jazzy - and other music -



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Saturdays
Huerto Restaurant and Tequila Bar  8:00pm -11:30 p.m. 
Toty Viola guitar/vocals with Greg (Greco) Freeman on Percussion,  
6199 Orchard Lake Road, north of W. Maple Road in West Bloomfield 


Latin Jazz, Salsa, dancing, great food and margaritas! 


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Sunday, Jazz at the Rec' Bowl, No cover, 4-7 p.m. (except as noted), 
40 Crocker Blvd, Mt. Clemens, 48043.
586-468-7746. 
www.TheRecBowl.com
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4-27 – Earlier on Sunday – Attic Dwellers from Noon-4 p.m.
4-27 – Dave Bennett Rockabilly
5-4   – The Attic Dwellers
5-11 – Mother's Day (no jazz)
5-18 – Earlier on Sunday – Attic Dwellers from Noon-4 p.m.
5-18 – Tip Hayes and Mixed Company
5-25 – Memorial Day (no jazz)

Sunday (every), 
vocalist Sheila Landis and Rick Matle
Beans and Cornbread, Noon, 2
9508 Northwestern Highway, Southfield,
248-208-1680, 

Sunday (every), 
jazz guitarist/vocalist Toty Viola and percussionist/vocalist Greco Freeman
LaDolce Vita, 
17546 Woodward Ave.,
Detroit, MI 48203
noon-3 p.m. for their Jazz Brunch. 
Later that evening, 6:30 pm - 9:30pm, Toty Viola Guitar/vocals at La Dolce Vita,
E-mail info@totyviola.com 

Sunday (every), 
Ingrid Racine Quartet at the Gandy Dancer,
10 a.m. brunch,
734-769-0592,
401 Depot Street
Ann Arbor.
Call to make sure she's playing that day!

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Mondays, 
The 15-piece Paul Keller Orchestra - now in their 25th season -
7 till 9:45 PM
Zal Gaz Grotto,
2070 W. Stadium Boulevard (between Liberty and Pauline) west side of Ann Arbor.
Each week features a special student jazz band. 
FREE PARKING. .
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first Wednesday every month, 
Ron Kischuk’s Tartarsauce Traditional Jazz Band at the Grand Hotel (TV's Grand Event) in Trenton. 
The Tartarsauce Traditional Jazz Band will feature Ron on trombone with an all-star band.  
TV’s Grand Event, food is reasonably priced and excellent (former Opus One chef).
6:30-9:30  -$5 cover, food and drink specials. ,
2651 W. Jefferson Avenue,
Trenton, MI 48183,
34-671-567, 
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first Thursday of every month
A new gig  come on out! 
Gabby Rosolino on flugelhorn and vocals,
Jerry Neeley on keyboard/vocals,
Tom Ploeger on sax,
Dennis DeCello on drums,
Ron Rosolino on bass and vocals
Sports Channel Bar, 7:30-10:30 p.m.,
25419 Jefferson Avenue, north of 10 Mile Rd., next to Harbor Lanes, in St. Clair Shores.
586-771-2333.
Good selection of food and drinks at affordable prices, nice room with lots of tables. Sit-ins welcome!

 
(1st and 3rd) Thursday each month, 
Gary Greenfelder Orchestra (GGO)
Swing Night at Club 54 with vocalist Jennifer Jones and special guests on vocals.
Van Dyke Road just north of 16 Mile Road on the east side of the street
(in the Sterling Plaza)!
7-10 p.m.
586-795-0054.
$5 cover
 
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4-23-4-27,
Zehnder's 20th Annual Ragtime Festival featuring pianist
Bob Milne,
Kerry Price,
Bob Seeley,
Jeff Barnhard,
Dave Majchazak,
Dan Petrella
Bill Wescot.
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248-246-3900. 
For complete schedule, please visit www.zehnders.com.
Zehnder's number for direct reservations is 800-863-7999.
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4-24 through 26, 
The Annual N.A.I.B.C. Banjo Convention at the Double Tree Hotel, 
5801 Southfield Highway (at Ford Rd.)
Dearborn, 48228. 
Chairman Brian Newsom,
presented by Ban-Joes of Michigan, Windsor Banjos, Flint Banjo Club and an all-volunteer committee. More information to come.
visit www.NAIBC.org
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4-26, Saturday, 2 p.m., 
The Roaring Twenties: From Riches to Rage, Lecture Series at Macomb Community College, 
"Jazz and Blues in Detroit in the 1920s with Lars Bjorn and Jim Gallert (authors of Before Motown)Albert Lorenzo Cultural Center,
44575 Garfield,
Clinton Township. 
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4-27, Sunday, 8 p.m., Michéle Ramo and Peter Soave. Michéle Ramo on 8 string guitar/violin/mandolin,

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- Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe - April - 2014 -



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Each week the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe hosts live performances from the greatestjazz musicians across the country.    
JAZZ PERFORMANCES THIS WEEK
 
The Valdez Collective
April 23 - 24, 2014
Wed. & Thurs.: No cover.
Seatings: 6:00pm & 8:30pm
Reservations highly recommended.  Skeeto Valdez:
 He's been called a "Force of Nature!",
Revisiting the age old idea to create a forum to jam with his many musical friends and dubbing it "The Collective" with a simple premise of having a ball, while playing great music.
All quite accomplished musicians. The lineups feature a who's who of amazing, talented musicians/vocalist/tap dancers/circus performers, basically TALENT! 
 Playing great-fun-elec/acoustic jazz/Blues/Funk/Polkas/ anything and everything! With an ear towards stretching out from within, 

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Robert Hurst Quintet
April 25 - 26, 2014
Seatings: 6:00pm & 8:30pm
Fri. & Sat.: $30 cover.
Encore Performance 10:30pm-11:30pm
Reservations highly recommended.
Robert Hurst has been one of the most in-demand bass players in jazz for the past quarter century and has done extensive stints in the bands of Wynton Marsalis, Tony Williams, Branford Marsalis, Charles Lloyd, Chris Botti, and Diana Krall.Hurst is an Associate Professor of Music at The University of Michigan School of Music, Theater and Dance, Dept. of Jazz & Contemporary Improvisation, Ann Arbor, MI.
Performing with Rob Hurst is Nate Winn- drums, Ian Finklestein- piano, Rafael Statin- Sax, PePe Espinosa- percussion.

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UPCOMING LIVE PERFORMANCES
04/23-04/24    The Valdez Collective (Drummer)
04/25-04/26    Robert Hurst Quintet (Bassist) $30.00  cover.
04/30-05/01    Ian Finkelstein (Pianist)
05/02-05/03    Benny Golson  (Saxophonist) $40.00  cover.

05/07-05/10    Marcus Belgrave (Trumpeter)

05/14-05/17    Johnny Oneal  (Pianist) Weds. & Thurs. $10 cover. Fri. & Sat. $20 cover.

05/21-05/24    Rayse Biggs (Trumpeter)

05/30-05/31    Freedy Cole  (Singer and pianist) $40.00 cover charge.

06/04-06/07    Jazzfest All-Star Week

06/11-06/14    Ralphe Armstrong (Bassest)

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EVERY TUESDAY

Charles Boles Quartet

Ron English on Guitar, Ronelle Gonzalves on Drums, John Dana on Bass and Charles Boles on Piano.

Performing through dinner hours (5:00pm - 9:00pm)

Reservations recommended. No cover charge.

An internationally known music director, conductor and accompanist, Boles has extensive experience working with many great artists, including Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, B. B. King, Gladys Knight and the Pips, Mel Torme, Etta James and more. Charles Boles is a Detroit Music Factory (DMF) recording artist. DMF is a subsidiary of Mack Avenue Records.

Featuring the 3 for $30 menu 

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

New and expanded menus featuring some new, and sure to become favorite entréesExtended Lunch Hours: Tuesday - Friday 11:30am - 5:00pm, no lunch on SaturdaysThe Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe is closed Sundays and Mondays

Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe
97 Kercheval
Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan

313.882.5299
www.dirtydogjazz.com    


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