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Sean Dobbins Performance
Detroit jazz drummer Sean Dobbins, known for his hard-driving rhythms and melodic sensibility, performs at Cliff Bell’s. Beginning his career with Blue Note artist Louis Smith, Dobbins has collaborated with numerous jazz legends and received prestigious awards. The performance features two separate seatings.
Sean Dobbins began his career as a highly sought-after jazz sideman in the Detroit area, regularly playing with Blue Note artist Louis Smith. Throughout his career, he has earned several accolades including the Woody Herman Jazz Award for outstanding musicianship and the Louis Armstrong Scholarship. Alongside performing, Dobbins dedicates himself to music education, mentoring many young drummers and musicians.
His drumming style is characterized by a strong, driving rhythm paired with an engaging melodic approach. Influences include Art Blakey, Jeff Hamilton, and Elvin Jones. Over his career, Dobbins has performed, toured, and recorded with many jazz greats such as Johnny Basset, Benny Golson, and Frank Morgan, demonstrating a rich and experienced musical voice.
The concert at Cliff Bell’s features two separate seatings at 7:30 pm and 9:30 pm. Doors open at 5 pm for dinner, with seating for “Dinner & a Show” beginning at 6 pm. The second show’s seating begins at 9 pm.
His drumming style is characterized by a strong, driving rhythm paired with an engaging melodic approach. Influences include Art Blakey, Jeff Hamilton, and Elvin Jones. Over his career, Dobbins has performed, toured, and recorded with many jazz greats such as Johnny Basset, Benny Golson, and Frank Morgan, demonstrating a rich and experienced musical voice.
The concert at Cliff Bell’s features two separate seatings at 7:30 pm and 9:30 pm. Doors open at 5 pm for dinner, with seating for “Dinner & a Show” beginning at 6 pm. The second show’s seating begins at 9 pm.
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