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Detroit-born musician and jazz artist Ashton Moore performs The Standard, a live production blending R&B, soul, jazz, and contemporary music with storytelling and humor. Drawing from his extensive international experience, Moore presents a narrative-driven show reflecting his musical journey and personal experiences.
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Saxophonist Kasan Belgrave showcases his emerging compositional leadership and a dynamic sound at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit. The band members collectively represent the heritage of Detroit jazz mentorship, delivering an innovative blend of bebop, fusion, and gospel influences.
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Jazz drummer Sean Dobbins began his career as a sought-after Detroit area sideman, performing with notable artists such as Louis Smith. He has received multiple accolades including the Woody Herman Jazz Award and the Louis Armstrong Scholarship. Known for his hard-driving rhythm and melodic sensibility, Dobbins also works as an educator and community mentor.
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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.
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Herb Alpert and his band, the Tijuana Brass, performed a memorable evening in Ann Arbor celebrating the 60th anniversary of the iconic "Whipped Cream & Other Delights" album. The concert featured classic hits performed with the original flair, including The Lonely Bull, Spanish Flea, and Tijuana Taxi.
Michigan Theater, 603 East Liberty, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Paul Cornish, a distinguished pianist associated with Blue Note Records, performed at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit. His music reflects the rich heritage of blues and jazz, particularly the tradition of Houston-born artists connected to Blue Note.
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Andrew Brown, a young musician and educator from Dearborn, Michigan, graduated from Michigan State University’s jazz program with a focus on trumpet. He blends various genre influences in his music and has performed internationally, with a rapidly advancing professional career.
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Take 5: All Male Jazz Revue is Detroit’s premier male tribute show featuring five outstanding local performers honoring legendary male jazz artists. Making its debut at Cliff Bell’s, the show blends live music, storytelling, and theatrical elements into a unique jazz entertainment experience.
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The Ann Arbor Django Reinhardt Festival celebrates the music and legacy of pioneering jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt at The Ark. Featuring guitarist Sam Farthing and violinist Grant Flick, supported by the Djangophonique ensemble, the event offers an evening of swinging rhythms, dazzling solos, heartfelt melodies, and the vibrant energy of jazz manouche.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Ben Sharkey is a prominent live entertainer in Detroit, known for his unique blend of classic jazz, soul, pop, and contemporary styles. His performance at Cliff Bell’s features original songs and classic hits, characterized by passionate and artful delivery.
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The Vlad Tovbin Trio blends Ukrainian folk, jazz-manouche, and American swing in a dynamic performance. Leader Vlad Tovbin, who moved to the U.S. in the 1990s, is a prominent and entertaining bandleader in the region.
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Detroit-based saxophonist, composer, and engineer David Steele leads the jazz collective ChromaSynthesis, blending hard bop, fusion, gospel, hip hop, rock, and R&B. The performance takes place at Cliff Bell’s, with a lineup featuring multiple saxophones, trumpet, keyboards, bass, and drums.
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Houston Patton is an emerging saxophonist in Detroit's jazz scene, blending various genres and leading the young ensemble Quintessential. The group presents original compositions at notable venues such as Cliff Bell’s and GRNoir, showcasing their developing sound and musicianship.
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Saxophonist Kasan Belgrave is an emerging artist blending bebop, jazz, fusion, and gospel influences with energetic performance and innovative compositions. He performs with a sextet composed of active members of the Detroit jazz community reflecting a strong mentorship lineage.
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As part of the Detroit Jazz Festival, renowned Japanese jazz musician Himiko Kikuchi and the Tottori Young Lions Trio performed a jam session at Cliff Bell’s. Kikuchi has a long-standing career with international festival appearances and has been organizing cultural exchange programs between the Detroit Jazz Festival and Japan in recent years.
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Drey Skonie and The kLOUDs Band, also known as "Skonie and The kLOUDs," is a Detroit-based retro-style band blending new and old school sounds. They have gained recognition in the Motown music scene, with lead singer Drey Skonie winning Artist of the Year in 2023.
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Three talented student bands perform live local music in Houghton, covering genres such as indie, emo, rock, and pop. The concerts take place at the Broomball Rinks - Walker Lawn venue.
Broomball Rinks - Walker Lawn

Vermilion Field is a quintet formed in 2005 blending jazz with funk, Latin, gospel, progressive rock, and African music influences from Berklee College training. They have released multiple studio albums and a live album, regularly performing internationally. They are this year's Takatsuki Jazz Street exchange band at the Detroit Jazz Festival.
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