Jeff recently completed work on his Graduate degree in jazz studies at WSU and is a fine young string bassist. He is also the chief arranger & bassist for the Planet D Nonet and appears around the city with Tbone Paxton and also the Rhythm…

Randy Johnston is one of the most widely recorded and prolific guitarists of his generation. He has released 12 albums as a leader for the Muse, Highnote, J Curve, Mel Bay, and Random Act labels and has appeared on dozens of recordings with other top…

Our early Saturday piano trio series, led by Evan, a fine young pianist along with several strong young musicians that have all graduated from WSU. Evan now tours throughout the world with soul diva Bettye LaVette.   Evan on piano, Samuel Chase Harris on double…

Randy Johnston is one of the most widely recorded and prolific guitarists of his generation. He has released 12 albums as a leader for the Muse, Highnote, J Curve, Mel Bay, and Random Act labels and has appeared on dozens of recordings with other top…

No need for a scavenger hunt! We’ll have all of your Easter favorites for the Jazziest Easter Brunch in the city featuring The Easter Specialties of the House and our Cliff Bells Sunday Brunch Menu! Reservations by phone at 313-961-2543. Jarrod Champion is a self-taught…

Alexis Lombre is a young jazz pianist who discovered early that the true essence of music is not just about what you hear but how music makes you feel. Her musical mission is to keep the ‘Soul’ in music alive. The 2017 release of her…

Gary Greenfelder's GQ Jazz Ensemble is a contemporary jazz quintet. They perform songs from the American Songbook, Jazz Standards and even a little R&B. Gary Greenfelder - trumpet/leader, Ryan Bills - sax & other doubles, George Weitecha - drums, Josh Bartolomeo - upright bass, Rob Jozefiak…

Screcha Mabecka is a group from Detroit that explores organ funk, soul jazz and boogaloo. The band consists of drummer Max Bauhof, guitarist Brett Lucas, organist Evan Mercer. The group recently released a self-titled EP consisting of cover tunes. The EP was recorded, mixed and…

Jeff recently completed work on his Graduate degree in jazz studies at WSU and is a fine young string bassist. He is also the chief arranger & bassist for the Planet D Nonet and appears around the city with Tbone Paxton and also the Rhythm…

Our early Saturday piano trio series, led by Evan, a fine young pianist along with several strong young musicians that have all graduated from WSU. Evan now tours throughout the world with soul diva Bettye LaVette.   Evan on piano, Samuel Chase Harris on double…

Jarrod Champion is a self-taught pianist, vocalist, organist, songwritier and multi-instrumentalist. Born in a suburb east of Detroit, Michigan, he’s the son of two working class parents, both trained pianists. Originally based in rock and roll, Jarrod eventually spread out into the prominent jazz, blues…

The Southeastern Music Academy has an outstanding music faculty – successful performers with strong academic credentials that perform regularly with professional groups. This is a student jam session. http://southeasternmusicacademy.org/sma-performance-opportunities-cliff-bells/

Shawn plays blues, boogie-woogie and jazz piano and is a strong vocalist as well. He has toured much of the world with Larry McCray, Alberta Adams, Joe Weaver & Johnnie Bassett

The Rochester Adams High School Jazz Band performs a variety of musical styles including rock, swing, and Latin. Comprised of students in grades 9-12, it utilizes standard Big Band instrumentation in addition to flute, clarinet, and tuba. Ruether Middle School will preform for 15 minutes.…

Alexis Lombre is a young jazz pianist who discovered early that the true essence of music is not just about what you hear but how music makes you feel. Her musical mission is to keep the ‘Soul’ in music alive. The 2017 release of her…

MSU Community Music School-Detroit: Spartan Youth Jazz Programs Spartan Youth Jazz is an after-school program for middle and high school students. It provides high-quality music education from professional Detroit musicians, educators, and entrepreneurs. Classes and rehearsals focus on jazz improvisation, music history, music composition and…

Jeff recently completed work on his Graduate degree in jazz studies at WSU and is a fine young string bassist. He is also the chief arranger & bassist for the Planet D Nonet and appears around the city with Tbone Paxton and also the Rhythm…

The Dinah Washington , Sarah Vaughn & the Billie Holiday Revue starring Detroit’s very own DeAnna Weeden, Nina Simone Neal & Sky Covington. A Jazz Revue featuring the music of jazz greats Dinah Washington, Sarah Vaughn & Billie Holiday. Dinah Washington: In 1959, Washington made…

Our early Saturday piano trio series, led by Evan, a fine young pianist along with several strong young musicians that have all graduated from WSU. Evan now tours throughout the world with soul diva Bettye LaVette.   Evan on piano, Samuel Chase Harris on double…

Jarrod Champion is a self-taught pianist, vocalist, organist, songwritier and multi-instrumentalist. Born in a suburb east of Detroit, Michigan, he’s the son of two working class parents, both trained pianists. Originally based in rock and roll, Jarrod eventually spread out into the prominent jazz, blues…

The Southeastern Music Academy has an outstanding music faculty – successful performers with strong academic credentials that perform regularly with professional groups. This is a student jam session. http://southeasternmusicacademy.org/sma-performance-opportunities-cliff-bells/

Twenty-one-year old Airey is bold, impressive, and bodacious. A singer/songwriter as well as guitar player and pianist. Her voice is captivating, expressive and emotional. She invokes the spirit of the first ladies of the blues like Ma Rainey, Bessie Smith & Lizzie Miles. A breath…

https://alexislombre.com Alexis Lombre is a professional jazz pianist who is making her way onto the jazz scene. Raised on Chicago’s South Side, she discovered early that the true essence of music is not only about what you hear but, more importantly how music makes you…

Sasha Kashperko is an international touring and recording guitar player who has worked with artist such as Common, Robert Glasper, Karreim Riggins, and many more. His unique style of composing and producing music blends all of his influences from traditional jazz to math rock, vaporwave,…

The Scott Gwinnell Jazz Orchestra was founded in April 1999 and has released three CDs, the most recent of which is "Mulgrew-ology" on the Detroit Music Factory label.  The Stoney Creek High School student jazz band starts at 7 pm with Scott's fine band starting…

Last Spring Jeff completed work on his Graduate degree in jazz studies at WSU and is a fine string bassist. He is also the chief arranger & bassist for the Planet D Nonet and appears around the city with Tbone Paxton and also the Rhythm…

For the past twenty years with four albums as a leader, several studio projects as a side man, and countless worldwide performances, saxophonist, vocalist and composer Juli Wood has established herself as a solid, swinging, lyrical and entertaining performer on Chicago’s music scene. Juli has…

Our early Saturday piano trio series, led by Evan, a fine young pianist along with several strong young musicians that have all graduated from WSU. Evan now tours throughout the world with soul diva Bettye LaVette.   Evan on piano, Samuel Chase Harris on double…

Two great vocalists in one great show! You'll hear fabulously arranged duets, in addition to their individual repertoire. Backed by a killer trio Featuring Pianist Scott Gwinnell, Rocco Popielarski on Bass, and Bang Glen on Drums Meri Slaven is a jazz vocalist presently performing in…

Jarrod Champion is a self-taught pianist, vocalist, organist, songwritier and multi-instrumentalist. Born in a suburb east of Detroit, Michigan, he’s the son of two working class parents, both trained pianists. Originally based in rock and roll, Jarrod eventually spread out into the prominent jazz, blues…

Dan Pugach is a GRAMMY® nominated drummer and composer living in Brooklyn, NY. He was born in Raanana, Israel and moved to the United States in 2006. He served as the drummer for The Air Force Band in the IDF while attending the Rimon School…

Juarez - Lee - Alvarez” is an explosive young trio dedicated to bringing the jazz masters to the present with personal authentic relevance as continuum. Formed in 2016, the band consists of Kenji Lee (saxophones/compositions), David Alvarez III (drums), and Brian Juarez (bass). Drawing inspiration…

The Dennard / Daher / Deas Trio harnesses raw, rhythmic, and spiritual improvisational energy in their explorations of the open space of the chordless trio. Minimal structures built from intentions, concepts, and compositional fragments frame the trio's emergent sonic journeys through the eternal present. Allen…

Neal Anderson, Flugelhorn Molly Jones, Saxophone Nathan Flanders, Piano Joe Fee, Bass Nicole Patrick, Drums Neal Anderson is a trumpeter, improviser, and composer based in Detroit, MI. Neal actively performs as both band leader and member across southeast Michigan, often blending combinations of jazz, funk,…

Last Spring Jeff completed work on his Graduate degree in jazz studies at WSU and is a fine string bassist. He is also the chief arranger & bassist for the Planet D Nonet and appears around the city with Tbone Paxton and also the Rhythm…

Meg Brennan is a saxophonist and flutist from Detroit, Michigan. Her musical journey began at 10 years old when she began playing the flute. In 2010, she was accepted to the internationally renowned Interlochen Arts Academy where she studied flute with Nancy Stagnitta. After graduating…