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Inside ...2. New CDs – Kate Patterson, George
Benson and Glenn Tucker / Battle of the Bands
3. Jazz and Blues @ the Elks / Marge’s Bar Band / Jerry McKenzie / Lotus Jam / Valentine Theater
4. GDJS Jazz at Shield’s Schedule5. GDJS 24th Annual Mardi Gras6. GDJS Membership Drive7-9. Where’s the Jazz?
10. RJ Spangler / RRRR / Macomb Center for the Arts
THE JAZZ SCENEVolume 20, Number 1
January/February 2016
Now here’s something new and different– four of our favorite pianists under one umbrella. “Piano Night in the Motor City – from Ragtime to Rock ‘n Roll” features Jon Milan, Matthew Ball, Kerry Price and Dave Bennett. Enjoy a whole lotta rag-time, boogie-woogie, blues and rock and roll in one performance at a super historic jazz venue. The time is 5-8 p.m. at Cliff Bell’s Jazz Club, 2030 Park Avenue, Detroit, 48226. The phone number is 313-961-2543 for more information. This same group will be performing for Jazz at Shield’s on Saturday, September 17. n
Kerry Price’s long-awaited CD is now a reality – Kerry Price & Friends – “Shades of Blue.” This compilation of tunes is a “bluesy” mix of solo piano and voice, and tunes recorded with various Ann Arbor musicians with whom she performs on a regular basis. CDs can be purchased directly from Kerry at local performances for $15, can be ordered from her via e-mail ([email protected]) or phone 248-549-2057. The price is $17.75 including postage for mailing. Get your hankies ready ... n
From Ragtime to Rock and Roll Piano Summit
Mardi Gras comes early this year ...
purchase your tickets now!
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Shades of Blue
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The Speakeasy Quartet 2-21, Sunday, The Speakeasy Quartet with Mike Karoub on cello, Dave Ben-nett on clarinet, Hugh Leal on guitar and Mike Karloff on piano present “Late Mardi Gras / Late Valentines”– New Or-leans jazz plus some songs for lovers. Spe-cial guest Dave Tatrow on trumpet. 2:30 p.m., Mackenzie Hall, 3277 Sandwich St., Windsor. Tickets go on sale January 21, call 519-255-7600. n
Happy New Year to our members! Do come to our Mardi Gras party this year, it comes so early and we’re still basking in the glow of our oversold New Year’s Eve party that was a huge success. The date is Sunday, February 7! Please don’t delay. Yes, we’ve raised the price this year but our costs have increased, we’ve upped the menu choices and you all know how fun it is. Celebrate Mardi Gras with us. Wear your flapper dresses and bring those parasols, we’ll provide the beads and of course, the authentic New Orleans jazz – Cakewalkin’ Jass Band featuring Nicole Heitger on vocals. Let’s strut! Welcome to our many new members! Emily, Bill and I would like to sincerely thank all who have recently joined, and those who have re-newed their membership so far. As a reminder, dues are payable in January (unless you joined or paid in the third quarter of 2015.) For your convenience we have a full-page application in the center of this newsletter. Please help us by getting your dues in on time. It’s your member-ship, Patron and Corporate dues that keep the society alive. For those who have already sent in their memberships, your cards will be in the mail in the next week. We are grateful for your ongoing support of GDJS and hope that you’ll come often to support live jazz, not only at Shield’s but the many venues that we promote. We are constantly amazed at the live jazz events going on that are never advertised in news-papers. We were recently told that we’re the best “clearinghouse” for jazz events in the area. Whatever we are to you, hopefully we help you find the type of jazz you enjoy. We must once again thank our tremendous volunteers, not room for you here, but without you we would be nothing. We so appreciate Rosemary Newton, Nancy Blake, Don Goss and Pat Elliott, Rickie Atkinson and Jay Cornett, and of course Emily Laura, our Patron Saint of Jazz. So far, we’re looking forward to a great year ... come often and support your jazz society! n
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Battle of the Big Bands Coming to The Crystal Ballroom The Gary Green-felder Orchestra and The Rhythm Society Orchestra are having a BATTLE OF THE BIG BANDS on Saturday, March 5, 2016. This will be held in the gorgeous Crystal Ballroom in the Masonic Temple in Detroit. The winner of the event is determined by applause! Vocalist Paul King and the Rhythm Society Orchestra from De-troit specialize in swing from the mid-1930s through late 1940s. Its sound is influenced by Count Basie and Harry James and has covered the top swing venues throughout the Midwest. The band has been nominated for Detroit Music Awards including Best Big Band/Swing Artists, Outstanding Jazz Vocalist and Outstanding Jazz Instrumentalists. The Gary Greenfelder Orchestra is a well-respected powerhouse swing band that plays a wide array of hits from the 20s to the pres-ent day. Many of its musicians are among the best in the area and
they’ve played a countless number of top venues and events. Dancers of all skill levels are wel-come. Many come just to enjoy the sights and sounds. Dress is semi-formal or vintage attire. General admission begins at 6:30 p.m. with a dance lesson from 7 to 8 p.m. The band will hit the stage at 8:15 p.m. and perform until midnight. There is a cash bar available throughout the evening. Dress is snappy casual to semi-formal; or vintage attire. Tickets are $25 per person in ad-vance or at the door. Add $5 for the optional lesson. Tables of eight may
be reserved in advance at no additional charge. Parking (usually $10/vehicle) is available:
– The Masonic Tem-ple’s north parking lot– On the west side of 2nd Avenue– On the southwest corner of Temple and Cass– On the southeast corner of Temple and Cass To reserve a table
or individual tickets, mail a check to Sean McDonnell, 1309 Player Dr., Troy, MI 48085. Include your guests’ names and an e-mail address to confirm receipt. These events pull dancers and non-dancers from all ages together for an incredible evening of music and dance. If you don’t know how to dance, come join the many who do not but love to soak in the sights and sounds of an unforgettable evening. The previous swing dances have brought more than 12,000 people together! Don’t miss this one! n
Kate Patterson – Live and Uncut Vocalist Kate Patterson has a new CD out of an older, but great record-ing, “Live and Uncut.” Recorded live in 2003 on the WDET Ed Love Show, the CD features Kate on vocals, Johnny Trudell on trumpet, Don Mayberry on bass and Chuck Shermetaro on piano. The CD is avail-able through Kate’s concerts, and her husband, James Frederick, JAKA Pro-ductions, P.O. Box 18113 River Rouge Station, Detroit, MI 48218-0113. Price is $15 and for more in-formation, please call 313-389-1501. n
George “Sax” Benson & Glenn Tucker – Dreamers
This new release, a unique collaboration with George ‘Sax’ Benson on alto and tenor saxophone and Glenn Tucker on piano fea-tures all songs composed by George Benson. It’s George’s first release in over 15 years but the tunes on “Dreamers” date from the 1950s to the present and showcase Benson’s range from blues and swing roots to his more modern jazz compositions, supported by Glenn’s sensitive accompaniments. The CD is available at their concerts in the area, or contact: www.GlennTuckerMusic.com n
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Greater Detroit Jazz Society, LLCBoard of Directors
Emily Laura – Public RelationsBill Bolle – LLC Manager / Treasurer / Legal
Sally Bolle – Director, Newsletter Design and Editor, Promotion
Chuck Moss – Our Inspiration
Nancy Blake – Membership Director/ Picnic ChairpersonRosemary Newton – Event Director, Shield’s PR
Concert Sound Equipment: Brian PeltonConcert Support: Pat Elliott, Don Goss, Rosemary Newton,
Suzanna Kain, Ricki Atkinson, Jay Cornett
George Nosky / Wally Lubzik / Jeff Dunn – Photographic Support
Special Thanks for Printing Our Newsletter: Danisa Hill / Tom Liebold, Graphic Sciences
We’re grateful to the friends and musicians who contribute articles, artwork and photos for our newsletter. We thank you for
your time and expertise. If you’re interested in providing an article or have questions regarding the society,
please give me a call at 248-909-8668 or e-mail me at: [email protected].
All photos by Sally Bolle unless otherwise noted.
Plymouth-Ann Arbor Elks Lodge
Jazz and Blues @ the Elks The Plymouth-Ann Arbor Elks Lodge #1780 in Plymouth now features jazz and blues. Blues @ The Elks happens on the second Tuesday of the month in partnership with the Detroit Blues Society. Time is 7-10 p.m. There is a $5 donation at the door and bring your dancing shoes. Jazz @ The Elks happens on the last Tuesday of the month from 7-10 p.m. There is a $10 donation at the door which includes “more than hors d’oeuvres.” 1-26, Tuesday, Jazz @ The Elks presents The Dave Bennett Quar-tet. Performing along with Bennett will be Cliff Monear on piano, drummer Doug Cobb and Jeff Pedraz on bass. 2-9, Blues @ The Elks features Detroit Blues legends Billy Davis and Harmonica Shah. Blues @ The Elks is a partnership with the Detroit Blues Society (www.detroitbluessociety.org). 2-23, Jazz @ The Elks features Matthew Ball, The Boogie Woogie Kid. 3-8, Blues @ The Elks features the Dale Robertson Band. Blues @ The Elks is a partnership with the Detroit Blues Society (www.detroitbluessociety.org). 3-29, Jazz @ The Elks features Kelly Broadway Group. The Lodge is located at 41700 Ann Arbor Rd., Plymouth. For more information, call 734-453-1780 or visit www.plymouthannar-borelks325.com n
nikola’sBBQ RIBS CHICKEN
SEAFOOD
25225 Telegraph at 10 Milelive jazz every
Thursday night248-355-4695
Thinking of You In between newsletters, there is a lot going on. We don’t always receive all of the information but please keep the following jazz friends who have had or are having medical issues in your thoughts and prayers … Kate Patterson, John Sotir, and Carl Demek. Sorry if we have missed anyone. n
The Lotus Jam Wednesday (every), The Lotus Jam, Detroit area’s newest weekly jam session hosted by James Hughes on saxophone and Jimmy Smith on trumpet. Different rhythm sections weekly, a great jazz room, and lots of sit-ins. 9:30-12:30 p.m., jam session after the 1st set, Black Lotus Brewing Company, 1 E. 14 Mile Rd., Clawson, 48017. www.blacklotusbrewery.com n
Valentine Theatre3-20, Sunday, Valentine Theatre, The Toledo Jazz Orchestra Bistro Series, Ron Kischuk, Director. 7 p.m. at the Toledo Club. "The Art of the Sextet.” Cabaret-style with cash bar. Price includes hors d’oeuvres. $25 / TC members, $30 / Non-mem-bers. Cash bar. Call the Valentine Theatre box office for tickets 419-242-2787 or e-mail: toledo [email protected] for more information. n
Jerry McKenzie’s Just Jazz Every Thursday (except the second) – former Stan Ken-ton drummer Jerry McKenzie’s Just Jazz featuring Ray Tini on bass, Chuck Shermetaro with special guests each week at Nikola’s from 7-9:30 p.m. Nikola’s is on Telegraph just north of 10 Mile Rd., west side of the street. Second Thursday: Don Swindell Band.• 1-21 – Johnny Trudell on trumpet• 1-28 – Dave Tatrow on vocals and trumpet• 2-4 – Sheryl Martin on vocals• 2-11 – Don Swindell Band• 2-18 – Ed Gooch on vocals and trombone• 2-25 – April Tini on vocals with her husband Dennis on piano n
Marge’s Bar1-14, 1-28, 2-11, 2-25, On the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, The Marge’s Bar Band is again bringing in the traditional jazz fans like the days of cornetist Tom Saunders. Under the leadership of Terry Kimura on trombone with special guests each week, the regulars feature Davy Lazar on trumpet, John Hammer on piano, Bill Bolle on bass and Bob Pinterich on drums, the band plays traditional Dixieland jazz. Sit-ins are welcome with this historic traditional jazz band! Sit-ins are welcome. The 45-year tradition of Thursday night jazz continues from 7-10 p.m. Marge’s Bar and Grill, 15300 Mack Avenue at Beaconsfield, Grosse Pointe Park, 48230. Visit Marge’s on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MargesBarBand n
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25101 TELEGRAPH ROAD (AT 10 MILE), SOUTHFIELD, 48033, 248-356-2720$10 ENTERTAINMENT CHARGE AT THE DOOR • CONTACT SALLY BOLLE 248-813-0328 OR EMILY LAURA AT 248-855-1342
WE LOVE OUR MEMBERS, PATRONS AND CORPORATE SPONSORS WHO MAKE THESE CONCERTS POSSIBLE!
CORPORATE SPONSORS: REC BOWL • SHIELD’S OF SOUTHFIELD • THE SALDEN GROUP • NIKOLA’S • JAKA PRODUCTIONS (JAMES FREDERICK/KATE PATTERSON)
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR 2015-16 PATRONS: ROBERT AND DOROTHY AMIS, ANKARA INDUSTRIES, MR. AND MRS. TOM BE JIN, RICHARD BOELTER, SALLY AND BILL BOLLE, MARY AND CHUCK BONTEN, BROOKSIDE GROUP, LLC, ADRIENNE AGEE BRYANT, DR. AND MRS. CHET COCCIA, DENNIS AND MILLIE COFFE Y, PRISCILLA AND C ARL DEMEK ,
PATRICIA ELLIOT T, ROBERT AND DEBORAH ERVIN, JUNE EVERET T, DAVE FALVAY, JACQUELINE GEORGE, DON GOSS, ROD GOODYEAR, BOB HILTON, EMILY LAURA, MARCO KNAPP AND JIM STERN, ROBERT KOSKI, TOM LIEBOLD, WALLY AND ROSEMARY LUBZIK , PATRICK MacC ARROLL, JERRY MCKENZIE AND JUDY BLOOM,
MICHIGAN JA ZZ FESTIVAL, JACK MOLLOY, RICHARD MOORE, JEFF MYERS, JANE MOSS, VICKIE AND BRIAN NEWSOM, ROSEMARY NEW TON, ELLIE AND GEORGE NOSKY, GARY AND JOYCE OWEN, VOC ALIST KATE (LEVEN) PAT TERSON, BRIAN AND LISA PELTON, BOB AND JEAN PET TIGREW, KERRY PRICE, TOM RODGERS, JOHN ROMANCHUK ,
DAVID SHARPE, GEORGE AND SHARON SINNOTT, JOHN SOTIR, JANE STEINGER AND ROBERT GOLDMAN, CATHY AND DAVE TATROW, PEGGY AND SAM TUNDO, AL AND BARBARA VIRZI, CLEM WALDMANN, VOCALIST BARBARA WARE, ROBERT WEINSTEIN, M.D., MICHAEL AND MARY WHITING, CHRISTINE WHITTEMORE.
SHIELD’S OF SOUTHFIELD1-3:30 P.M. – GREAT FOOD, CASH BAR, CASUAL AND FRIENDLY
MAY 7TNT BIG BAND
MAY 21PETER AND WILL ANDERSON TRIO –
FROM NEW YORKJUNE 4
DAVID GREENELOUIS ARMSTRONG TRIBUTE BIG BAND
JUNE 18DAVE TATROW AND FRIENDS
MARCH 19 BILL MEYER AND FRIENDS
APRIL 2JERRY MCKENZIE’S JUST JAZZ
WITH VOCALIST LORI LEFEVREAPRIL 16
STEVE JONES AND THE“GARDEN CITY HOT CLUB,” GYPSY JAZZ AND STANDARDS WSG CARL CAFAGNA REEDS, BILL HILTUNEN
RHYTHM GUITAR, SHANNON WADE BASS
FEBRUARY 6 KERRY AND FRIENDS
KERRY PRICE ON VOCALS/PIANOKLINGER/BOGARDUS/KIMURA/
BOLLE/MCDONALDSUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7
24TH ANNUAL MARDI GRAS CONCERTCAKEWALKIN’ JASS BAND
AT THE CONCORDE INNFEBRUARY 20 SEAN DOBBINS
ORGAN QUARTETMARCH 5
DAVE BENNETT QUARTET
www.GreaterDetroitJazzSociety.com
2015-16 Schedule – Jazz at Shield’sJULY 2
PAUL KELLERAT SUNDOWN QUINTET WITH VOCALIST SARAH
D’ANGELOJULY 16
RAGTIME RICKTHE CHEFS OF DIXIELAND
AUGUST 6GEORGE BENSON/GLENN
TUCKER QUARTET
Saturday, January 16, 2016
Scott Gwinnell Orchestra featuring Paul King on vocals
playing the music of Basie, Ellingtonand the Great American Songbook
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JOIN OR RENEW The Greater Detroit Jazz Society 2016 Membership Application
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Mardi Gras Jazz Gala to benefit Music and Art in the Gardens
at Taylor Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
1-30, Saturday, Mardi Gras Jazz Gala at the Bentley Banquet and Event center in Wyandotte. Tickets $75 and include food stations, premium bar and lots of New Orleans style entertain-ment plus Dave Tatrow, Dave Bennett, Doug Cobb and the Dixieland Allstars will perform. Call Erin Dobbins at 734-558-3228 or e-mail [email protected] for tickets and more information. All proceeds benefit Music and Art in the Gardens at the Taylor Conservatory and Botanical Gardens 501(c)3 organization. n
Joe’s Top Dog ConeyEvery Friday, The Rich Michaels Trio with Rich on drums, Ray Tini on bass and Chuck Shermetaro, featuring special guests every week, 7-10 p.m. every week. Joe’s Top Dog Coney Island and Bar, 13342 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, 48126 (1 block East of Schaefer). Phone 313-846-0888. Parking in back, and they have great food! www.RichMichaelsTrio.com• 1-15 – George Benson on sax• 1-22 – Dave Tatrow on trumpet• 1-29 – Vocalist Sandra Bomar• 2-5 – Vocalist Barbara Ware• 2-12 – Johnny Trudell on trumpet• 2-19 – Russ Miller on sax and flute• 2-26 – Vocalist Shahida Nurullah• 3-4 – Vocalist Lori Lefevre• 3-11 – Johnny Trudell on trumpet (celebrating 1 year of jazz at Joe’s Top Dog• 3-18 – Ursula Walker on vocals / Buddy Budson on pian
Weekend Jazz Series At The Onyx Each Friday and Saturday, a Jazz Series at Onyx, 208 W. Fifth Jazz every Friday and Saturday, Jazz Series at Onyx, 208 W. Fifth Street, (Royal Oak’s newest, hippest Modern Steakhouse & Whiskey Bar, in Royal Oak, 7-10:30 p.m., no cover, Here’s a link to the schedule on the Onyx website, below are Facebook links for those on Facebook. http://dev.onyxroyaloak.com/news-events/, www.jimmysmithmusic.net. n
Cheek to Cheek 1-24, 2-14 (Valentine’s Day), 3-20, Sunday, “CHEEK to CHEEK” featuring Sandra Bomar and Tony Camilletti on vo-cals, Harvey Reed on piano, John Dana on bass, Eric Lundquist on sax and winds and Miguel Gutierrez on drums. Enjoy this “jazzaret” style of cool classics and hot jazz, presented in vocal duets and solos; Baker’s Keyboard Lounge, 20510 Livernois Ave., Detroit; $5 cover. In addition to their exciting Official Historical Designation… Baker’s also has safe parking and an amazing menu of delicious meals and beverages! n
Mother’s Day Terrace Inn Jazz Weekend
The GDJS-sponsored Spring Jazz Weekend, happening May 6-8, 2016 (Mother’s Day weekend) is now booking. This live jazz, food and shopping-filled weekend, features Dave Tatrow and Friends, with Dave Tatrow, leader and trumpet, Dave Bennett on clarinet, Ron Kischuk on trombone, Doug Cobb on drums, Frank Steed on bass and Jeff Kressler on piano. These weekend jazz getaways are legendary. The weekend package in-cludes all meals, lodging at the historic Terrace Inn, and four jam sessions throughout the weekend. Did we mention shopping in Petoskey and Harbor Springs? The weekend package is $299 plus tax single occupancy, $429 plus tax double occupancy (prices include gratuity). Visit www.TheTerraceInn.com for more information about the Inn, or www.GreaterDetroitJazzSociety.com to download a flier. The Inn is located at 1549 Glendale Avenue in beautiful Bay View (Petoskey, Michi-gan 49770. For reservations, call toll-free (800-530-9898. n
Scott Gwinnell’s 8th Annual summer Jazz Week
Know anyone who wants to be a musician? You? Your children? Your grandchildren? There’s outstanding instruction for all ages and experience levels, and all instruments including voice. Scholarships avail-able. Registration for Scott Gwinnell’s 8th Annual Summer Jazz Week is officially open! The dates are Monday, July 11 through Friday, July 15 at Oakland University with Sunday performances by the students at Cliff Bell’s. Enroll now and receive 10 percent off tuition. Here’s the website and all of the scoop. It’s a great program with the best-of-the-best instruc-tors for all ages. Check it out! http://www.helpwithjazz.com n
The Rec Bowl Summer Series The summer schedule for the jazz series “Jazzin’ With Some Barbecue” at the Rec Bowl in Mt. Clemens is almost complete. This series is sponsored by the GDJS. Next summer’s events will kick off on Wednesday, May 11 with the Johnny Trudell Big Band featuring Barbara Ware on vocals. Fred and Patti Fox, ardent supporters of live music, are planning to enclose part of their outdoor area. As part of this popular series, once-a-month, on the second Wednesday, there will be a big band. They will also continue their rock series on the weekends fea-turing a multitude of rock bands, including Dave Bennett and Craig Strain’s Dr. Pocket. n
Rhythm Society Orchestra 1-23, Saturday, Rhythm Society Orchestra plays Dinner-Dance in Livonia – Detroit Burns Club annual dinner-dance to honor the poetry of Robert Burns. Open to the public. Features a live pipe band and dancers. At Burton Manor in Livonia. Contact [email protected] for more info and tickets. http://rhythmsociety.net/calendar.cfm n
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WhERE’S ThE JAZZ? Some weekly events often change, if you’re in doubt, please call the venue. For more extensive schedules including out-of-town concerts, please visit the musicians’ respective web sites. Don’t forget to check the Jazz at Shield’s schedule on another page of this newsletter to see many of these fine musicians playing for our GDJS concerts. For the MOST up-to-date information, be included in our weekly e-mail jazz blasts, call Sally at 248-909-8668.
Radio Jazz WRCJ – Classical radio by day, jazz by night. 90.9 WRCJ-FM is Detroit’s premier public radio source for classical and jazz music. Visit www.wrcj909fm.org for programming.
WEMU – Jazz, News and Blues: Music Director Linda Yohn hosts 89.1 Jazz on 89.1 WEMU each weekday, 9-12:30 p.m. Mornings feature Jazz with Brad McNett, weekdays host and Operataions Manager Michael Jewett from 12:30-4 p.m., and Sunday mornings feature Daniel W. Long. Visit wemu.org
Detroit Blues Society Find out what is happening in the Detroit blues scene by becoming a member of the Society. www.detroitbluessociety.org.
Cliff Bell’s 2030 Park Avenue at W. Adams, Detroit, Phone 313-961-6422. Various jazz groups in a beautifully-restored martini bar. For more information visit www.CliffBells.com
Dirty Dog Jazz Café Every Tuesday, pianist Charles Boles, guitarist Ron English, bassist John Dana and Renell Gonzalez on drums, 6-9 p.m., no cover.
Please visit their web site for their complete schedule. Top jazz acts every Wednesday-Saturday, 97 Kerchival, Grosse Pointe Farms, 313-882-JAZZ (5299). Cover charge for Friday and Saturday shows. The Dirty Dog is open for lunch. Great drink and food menu specials. Please call the venue for exact schedules or visit www.DirtyDogJazz.com.
Kerrytown Concert House, Ann Arbor For complete lineup of their jazz schedule, please visit: www.kerrytownconcerthouse.com
ONGOING – Musicians and BandsATTIC DWELLERS The Attic Dwellers Acoustic Music Club – 2-14, Sunday, Attic Dwellers Acoustic Jam Session at P.L.A.V. Post #6, 9545 McDougall in Hamtramck, (Joseph Campau to Eveline), Phone 313-874-5322. If parking fills up, there is a public parking lot nearby on Eveline.) Hamtramck, 1-5 p.m. Free and open to all levels of acoustic players and listeners. The attic Dwellers Acoustic Club charges no dues and is an open-circle acoustic jam session where all who want to lead some songs can, and those who want to play along or just listen, also can. There is a PA available for vocalists. Beginners to experts can enjoy. To get on their mailing list, contact them at: [email protected]
DAVE BENNETT For complete schedule visit www.DaveBennett.com
DENNIS COFFEY Every Tuesday, 8 p.m., Dennis Coffey Jazz Trio at the Northern Lights Lounge, 660 W. Baltimore, Detroit. 313-873-1739, playing the best in Motown, Jazz and Blues at the Northern Lights Lounge (for five years!). Dennis on guitar and vocals, with vari-ous other great musicians. Great jazz, great food, no cover, and free lighted parking.
Third Friday, Dennis Coffey Quartet at Motor City Wine from 9 p.m. to midnight. 1949 Michigan Avenue in Corktown, telephone 313-483-7283.
PAT CRONLEY Every Tuesday, pianist Pat Cronley, along with drummer John Hill and bass player Jack McDonald (often with Dave Bennett, Dave Tatrow) are swinging’ in Flint at the Soggy Bottom, A really nice bar with great food, good area. 7-10 p.m., every Tuesday. The Soggy Bottom is located at 613 Martin Luther King Ave. in downtown Flint.
Fourth Thursday, Pat Cronley and Friends play at the White Horse featuring Pat on piano, Dave Tatrow on trumpet, Marcia Allen vocals and others. 5-7:30 p.m. as part of Flint Jazz Walk. 621 West Court St., Flint, 810-234-3811.
Every Friday, pianist Pat Cronley performs with vocalist Joanne Roach at Prime 29 Steakhouse, 7-10:30 p.m., 6545 Orchard Lake Rd. West Bloomfield, 248- 737-7463
JAMES DAPOGNY – PhIL OGILVIE’S RhYThM KINGS (P.O.R.K.) On 1-31, Celebrating the 15th Anniversary of the establishment of PORK as a band. Every Sunday, James Dapogny and Phil Ogilvie’s Rhythm Kings play at Zal Gaz Grotto. Start time 5 or 6 p.m., admission $10, $7 for students and seniors. Zal Gaz Grotto located at 2070 Stadium Boulevard in Ann Arbor, between Liberty and Pauline and across from the Ann Arbor west side Post Office. The Grotto has a light menu, a bar, free parking, a dance floor, no steps (except on the dance floor), an unusually friendly and welcoming audience, a 7-foot Yamaha grand piano, and an unusually hot ten-piece jazz band.
GARY GREENFELDER ORChESTRA (GGO) Thursdays (1st and 3rd Thursday each month), the Gary Greenfelder Orches-tra GGO performs at Club 54 with Jennifer Jones, and a host of guest musicians and vocalists sitting in. Gary’s big band features different themes each week and promotes new and interesting arrangers. Great authentic Polish food in a beautiful atmosphere. Located on Van Dyke Road just north of 16 Mile Road on the east side of the street (in the Sterling Plaza), 7-10 p.m. Call 586-795-0054. $5 cover.
SCOTT GWINNELL For complete schedule visit: www.wscottjazz.com
NICOLE hEITGER Appearing frequently with the Easy Street Jazz Band of Ann Arbor 5:30-8:30 p.m., Zal Gaz Grotto, Ann Arbor, 20707 Stadium Boulevard, 734-663-1202.
RAY hEITGER / CAKEWALKIN’ JASS BAND For complete schedule visit www.RayHeitger.com.
PAUL KELLER Every Monday, The Paul Keller Orchestra (PKO). Ann Arbor, the 15-piece Paul Keller Orchestra PKO plays Monday nights from 7 till 9:45 p.m. at Zal Gaz Grotto, 2070 W. Stadium Boulevard (between Liberty and Pauline) on the west side of Ann Arbor. Good food and drinks available at Zal Gaz Grotto. Safe and FREE PARKING. No steps. Come enjoy great big band music and enjoy Ann Arbor’s beloved Monday Night big band tradition with PKO. For complete local schedule of Paul’s extensive schedule visit: www.pkorecords.com
RON KISChUK / TARTARSAUCE TRADITIONAL JAZZ BAND First Wednesday of each month, Ron Kischuk’s Tartarsauce Traditional Jazz Band at TV’s Grand Event in Trenton. Ron Kischuk on trombone with an all-star group. TV’s Grand Event, food is reasonably priced and excellent (the hotel has the former Opus One chef). 6:30-9:30 p.m., reservations recommended. $5 cover, food and drink specials. 2651 W. Jefferson Avenue, Trenton, MI 48183, phone 734-671-5676, www.tvsgrandevent.com.
PAUL KLINGER / EASY STREET JAZZ BAND Every Tuesday, Paul Klinger’s Easy Street Jazz Band leader, cornetist Paul Klinger, pianist James Dapogny, clarinetist Mike Jones, trombonist Terry Kimura, string bassist Paul Keller, guitarist Rod McDonald, drummer Pete Siers and special guests Kerry Price (2nd Tuesday) and Nicole Heitger and Sarah D’Angelo on vocals other Tuesdays. Dixieland and traditional jazz from 6-9 p.m. at Zal Gaz Grotto, 2070 Stadium Boulevard (between Liberty and Pauline) in Ann Arbor, MI. Call 734-663-1202. $10 cover. Guest appearances and a great lineup of Paul’s wonderful, obscure tunes!
ShEILA LANDIS / RICK MATLE 2-5, Friday, WEMU/Sesi Motors presents Sheila Landis Jazz at Rush Street, 314 S. Main Street, Ann Arbor. Music from 5-7 p.m. Tel: 734-913-0330. Featuring Sheila Landis on vocals, Rick Matle on guitar, Kurt Krahnke on bass and Karen Tomalis on drums. Every Sunday, vocalist Sheila Landis and 7-string guitarist Rick Matle play jazz, blues and R&B during Sunday Brunch at Beans and Cornbread from 12 noon to
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WhERE’S ThE JAZZ? 2 p.m. Located at 29508 Northwestern Hwy. in the Sunset Strip Plaza, between 12 Mile and Inkster Roads in Southfield. Reservations are suggested by calling in advance: 248-208-1680. Come and enjoy the Heart and Soul of Southern Cooking! Visit: www.beanscornbread.com, www.sheilalandis.com WORK IN PROGRESS: After a 6-year hiatus since the release of their last CD on SheLan Records “Heart Plaza”, Rick Matle and Sheila Landis are working on editing a compilation CD of their live and in-studio duo performances, culled from live gigs at The Village Theater at Cherry Hill in Canton, the Jewish Community Center and more.
hUGh LEAL – SPEAKEASY QUARTET For Hugh’s schedule, visit www.hughleal.com
JERRY MCKENZIE / NIKOLA’S Jerry McKenzie and “Just Jazz” appear at Nikola’s, 25225 Telegraph Road, Southfield, 48034, 248-355-4695. 7-10 p.m., Jerry’s group appears on the 1st, 3rd, 4th and 5th Thursday of each month. Great food! Don Swindell Quartet on the second Thursday. See page 3 of this issue for total listing.
BILL MEYER Thursdays, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. – Bert’s Market Place, Award-winning and longest-running open jam session in Detroit, going on 14 years with the RGB Trio featuring Ralphe Armstrong on bass, drummer Gayelynn McKinney and Bill Meyer on piano (Bill will be in New Orleans through February 18 so there will be subs sitting in). Sit ins welcome. NO COVER, free parking, great food. 2727 Russell in the Eastern Market, (313) 567-2030. www.BertsEntertainment.com. Also, visit http://www.billmeyermusic.com
RICh MIChAELS TRIO WITh SPECIAL GUESTS Every Friday, The Rich Michaels Trio features special guest artists each week, 7-10 p.m. every week. Joe’s Top Dog Coney Island and Bar, 13342 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, 48126 (1 block East of Scheafer. Phone 313-846-0888. Parking in back. Complete list on page 7.
BOB MILNE Visit www.BobMilne.com for complete schedule.
GENE PARKER Every Sunday, Gene Parker (10 yrs) at the Perrysburg Holiday Inn (exit 193 off 75 south) with a trio and special guest artist every week. 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with great music, easy parking and endless buffet. One hour from downtown Detroit; expressway the whole trip.
PLANET D NONET/R.J. SPANGLER (9-piece swing band) For a list of RJ’s extensive playing schedule and CDs, please visit their web sites: http://rjspangler.com/, http://www.eastlawnrecords.com/, http://facebook.com/PlanetDNonet.Detroit
KERRY PRICE See Kerry listed at several special events throughout the newsletter. sSecond Tuesday of very month at Zal Gaz Grotto in Ann Arbor with Paul Klinger’s Easy Street Jazz Band. 1-15, 2-19, Friday, Kerry Price does Third Friday at the Royal Oak Senior Center (on Marais, near the ROHS, off 13 Mile Road); 12:30-1:15 p.m., $2. Program with sing-along: 1-15 – “Ridin’ The Rails,” – tribute to the railroad. 2-19 – “Love is Here to Stay” – a musical valentine. 1-21, 2-18, Third Thursday of every month, “Anything Goes” at the Dakota Inn on 3rd Thursdays, great sing-along with Kerry, Dakota Inn on John R. just north of Mc-Nichols (6 Mile) Detroit. 7-9:30 p.m., Good German food and drink, Lighted, guarded parking lot, reservations recommended, 313-856-9722. Call Kerry for questions 248-549-2057 or e-mail: catch [email protected].
INGRID RACINE Sunday (and every Sunday, trumpeter Ingrid Racine Quartet at the Gandy Dancer, 10 a.m., brunch) 734-769-0592, 401 Depot Street in Ann Arbor. Call to make sure she’s playing that day!
RAGTIME RICK AND ThE ChEFS OF DIXIELAND Every Wednesday, Ragtime Rick and the Chefs of Dixieland pack the house in a raucus, fun-filled event at the Sodbuster. 8-11 p.m. A must-do on your bucket list. The Sodbuster features a full menu of appetizers, salads, and sandwiches, including Ragtime Rick’s Original Red Light Chili, guaranteed to give you a warm feeling to
“clear your sinuses, bring a tear to your eye, and leave you with fond memories.” Complete bar service is available, with an ample selection of draft beers. Located in Haymarket Square, 5758 N. Main Street in Sylvania, Ohio, 419-517-1045, www.chef-sofdixieland.com or www.sodbusterbar.com. For their complete playing schedule, please visit their web site: www.chefsofdixieland.com
MIChELE RAMO / hEIDI hEPLER ON VOCALS Every Tuesday, Thursday, Michele Ramo on 8-string guitar and various other in-struments, Heidi Hepler, voice at the Jenuwine Cigar Factory with all-star guests, 7-10 p.m., 44791 Schoenherr Rd., Sterling Heights, MI. 586-997-1731. Check out http://www.ramomusic.com/ and www.detroitcigaroutlet.com/locations/sterling-heights/
RIVERBOAT RAMBLERS Second Thursday, Riverboat Ramblers featuring Patrick MacCarroll, Bob Ervin and the gang at the Blue Goose Inn, 6-9 p.m., 28911 Jefferson Avenue, St. Clair Shores, 48081, 586-296-09510. www.bluegooseinn.net Third Thursday, the Riverboat Ramblers at the Commonwealth Club, 7-10 p.m., 30088 Dequindre Road, Warren, MI 48092-1811, 586-751-9560. www.commonwealthclubmi.com
GABBY ROSOLINO AND FRIENDS First Thursday of every month, Gabby Rosolino and Friends featuring 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 at 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. Phone 586-771-2333. Good selection of food and drinks at affordable prices, nice room with lots of tables. Sit-ins welcome! 2-18, Thursday, Gabby Rosolino and Friends play Freddy’s Bar & Grill, 40000 Garfield Rd., in Clinton Township, 7:30 p.m., 586-416-7777. Freddy’s has had a new makeover and the Bar is twice the size. there is a lot more tables and more room to get around. Also the food is very good. Dancing! Gabby Rosolino on fluegel horn and vocals, Tom Ploeger on sax, Dennis Dicello drums, Gerry Neeley keyboard, Ron Rosolino bass and vocals.
PETE SIERS AND LOS GATOS For complete schedule, visit www.PeteSiers.com
MERI SLAVEN 1-16, Saturday, 7-10pm - Fireside Jazz at Crews Inn with the Meri Slaven Quartet - Scott Gwinnell on keys , Jordan Schug on bass, and Ron Pangborn on drums, 31988 N. River Rd. Harrison Township 586-463-8144. 1-23, Saturday, 7-10pm - Bistro 222 with vocalist Meri Slaven, and pianist Kevin Grenier, 22216 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn 313-792-7500 1-30, Saturday, Jazz at Page’s Food & Spirits with vocalist Meri Slaven, pianist Kevin Grenier, Paul Keller on bass, Stephen Boegehold on drums and Jimmy Smith on trumpet, 23621 Farmington Road, 248-477-0099 2-5, Friday, 7:30-10:30 p.m., vocalist Meri Slaven performs with Scott Gwin-nell on keys, Jordan Schug on bass and Stephen Boegehold on drums at THE ONYX, 208 W. 5th Str., Royal Oak, 248-543-6911.
DICK TAPERT – DR. DICK’S GOOD VIBES Find Dr. Dick playing often at the Maple Theater
DAVE TATROW / WALLY’S WAREhOUSE WAIFS Dave is playing at several venues listed throughout this newsletter. For a complete schedule, visit www.WallysJazz.com
SUSAN TOBOCMAN – NEW YORK VOCALIST See Susan’s schedule at: www.susantobocman.com
TUMBAO BRAVO www.tumbaobravo.com
JOhNNY TRUDELL John is playing a various venues listed throughout the newsletter.
BARBARA WARE See Barbara listed at events throughout this newsletter.
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RJ Spangler Events 1-31, Sunday, Planet D Nonet celebrates 8 years of Sunday Swing Parties at the Blue Goose Inn!, 4-7 p.m., 28911 Jeffer-son Ave., St. Clair Shores, 586-294-0690. rjspangler.com/pd9.php, bluegooseinn.net 2-9, Tuesday, RJs Rhythm Rocker’s New Orleans Edition with Bob Schultz, Shawn McDonald, Paul Carey, James O’Donnell, Tbone Paxton, Mike Marshall, Dave Huber and RJ, 11th year in a row at Rochester Mills Beer Company, 6-10 p.m., Mardi Gras Party, www.beercos.com 2-13, Saturday, RJ Spangler Quartet Featuring Larry Smith, 2-3 p.m., Library of Michigan (hard bop jazz) 2-13, Saturday, RJ’s Blues Gang at the Firehouse Pub in St. Clair Shores, 9-1 a.m., with Carlton Washington. https://www.zomato.com/detroit/the-firehouse-pub-saint-clair-shores 2-16, Tuesday, Tbone Paxton with the RJ Spangler Trio (Kurt Krahnke and Matt LoRusso) at the Old Town Tavern in Ann Arbor, swing/standards, NOLA. www.oldtownaa.com 2-18, Thursday, RJ Spangler with Rusty Reid at the Cadieux Cafe, 9-1 a.m., www.cadieuxcafe.com
Macomb Center for thePerforming Arts
1-31, Sunday, The Julian Bliss Septet: A Tribute to Benny Goodman, 3 p.m., Prices start at $29. Julian Bliss and his septet recreate the greatest Benny Goodman tunes of the swing era with a modern twist. 4-9, Saturday, An Evening with Branford Marsalis, 7:30 p.m., Prices start at $40. NEA Jazz Master and renowned Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Branford Marsalis leads one of the most cohesive, intense jazz ensembles on the scene today. Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, 586-286-2021. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more, please call 586-286-2021 for more information.
River Raisin Ragtime Review 1-23, Saturday. Fabulous Event! 5th Annual Ragtime Extrava-ganza with the River Raisin Ragtime Review, 8 p.m., Michi-gan Theater, Ann Arbor, tickets at 1-800-838-3006 or ragtime extravaganza.bpt.me. For the complete details and lineup, visit: http://www.ragtimeband.org/calendar/
