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It’s once again time to support the fabulous, free, Michigan Jazz Festival at Schoolcraft College. The following fund-raiser, held each year, helps defray the cost of this legendary all-day jazz event.
Tickets are on sale for the Michigan Jazz Festival Father’s Day Brunch fundraiser to be held Sunday, June 18 at Schoolcraft College, featuring the Dave Bennett and Dave Tatrow Jazz Quintet, with Cliff Monear on piano, Jeff Pedraz on bass and Doub Cobb on drums. This always-sold-out gourmet brunch buffet features the fine food of the Schoolcraft Culinary Program and
helps defray the cost of the Festival. Tickets are $27.50 per person and can only be purchased in advance. Order group seating together, and you can now order online at www.michiganjazzfestival.org. The deadline to order is June 11. The buffet is Noon to 1 p.m., music is Noon to 3 p.m. Please order your tickets early, this event always sells out.
On Sunday, July 16, 2017 save all day for the festival! If you have previously purchased a ticket to the brunch, you’ve received a flier in the mail with this year’s lineup. The lineup was just formally firmed up, and will be on the website above very soon.
A new fundraising effort is underway this year; you’re able to purchase adver-tising in the MJF full-color program. If you have a business (or want to purchase a personal ad) which promotes you and helps the festival at the same time consider advertising in the program. Prices are:
• Business card ad $150;• Quarter-page ad (3x4) $250; • Half-page ad (6x4) $500; • Full-page ad (6x8) $1,000 If you’re interested, please give Sally
Bolle a call at 248-909-8668 for more details.
The MJF is always in need of financial donations to continue. Think about mak-ing a tax-deductible donation to ensure that this unique festival continues. You can make an on-line donation at the website.Questions about the MJF or donations can be directed to Pat Minnick, phone 734-462-4403 or e-mail her at: [email protected]. n
Scott Gwinnell Orchestra FundraiserOn Sunday, June 11 from 1-4 p.m.,
friends of the Scott Gwinnell Orchestra will host a concert at Shield’s of Southfield to raise funds for Scott’s upcoming new CD. Tickets are $25 at the door, and will include a silent auction and 50/50 raffle. Patrons can purchase from the Shield’s menu and there will be a cash bar.
The Scott Gwinnell Jazz Orchestra is an award-winning 17-piece big band that has been together since 1999. The group is made up of some of the best jazz musicians in Detroit who play a monthly gig at Cliff
Cliff Bell’sExecutive Director
RJ Spangler Did you know that the versatile, talented and hardworking RJ Spangler, of Planet D Nonet fame and so many other bands, is the new Entertainment Director at Cliff Bell’s? Cliff Bell’s is the unique restaurant and his-toric jazz club located in downtown Detroit in the Foxtown area.
Drummer RJ Spangler has been on the Detroit music scene for many years. In fact, he earned his first Motor City Music
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Inside ...2. Help With Jazz, Marge’s Bar,
Plymouth Elks, Nikola’s3. 5 O’Clock Rush / Articles con’t.4. Jazz at Shield’s Schedule5. Rec Bowl Jazzin’ With
Some BBQ Summer Series6. Summer Solstice Festival –
E. Lansing7-9. Where’s The Jazz?
10. Join the GDJS!
May / June 2017
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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.• 5-4 – Ramona Collins on vocals, Jeff Kressler on piano• 5-11 – Don Swindell Band• 5-18 – Paul King on vocals with Scott Gwinnell on piano• 5-25 – Lori LeFevre on vocals with Tad Weed on piano n
Board of DirectorsEmily Laura – Public Relations
Bill Bolle – LLC Manager / Treasurer / LegalSally Bolle – Director, Newsletter Design
and Editor, Promotion
Nancy Blake – Membership Director/ Picnic ChairpersonConcert Sound Equipment: Brian Newsom, Brian Pelton
Concert Support: Pat Elliott, Don Goss, Nancy Blake, Carmen Meyers, Suzanna Kain, Ricki Atkinson, Jay Cornett
Jeff Dunn, Chuck Andersen, George Nosky / Wally Lubzik – Photographic Support
Chuck Moss – Our Inspiration
Special Thanks for Printing Our Newsletter: Jillian Saxon / 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:
Help With Jazz
The Greater Detroit Jazz Society promotes jazz education for students of all ages! We are proud to promote a workshop developed by Scott Gwinnell – award-winning pianist, composer, lecturer, instructor of jazz piano and director of the Oakland University Jazz Singers, director of Vo-cal Jazz Education at the Music Hall, and director of the Scott Gwinnell Jazz Orchestra. The week-long, 9th annual Metro-Detroit Jazz Workshop is a fun, educational way to spend a week celebrating jazz and exploring your creativity. Located at the midtown Michigan St. U Detroit Bldg, 10am-5pm, MDJW is for beginners to advanced students of every age and every instrument (including vocalists). Instructed by top college jazz studies instructors and musicians, students choose classes and clinics accord-ing to their taste and level, and play in combos which will perform for family and friends at the end of the week at Detroit’s famous Cliff Bells Jazz Club. It is only $50 to save your spot, and tuition isn’t due until the workshop on July 10-14. Enrolling only takes minutes on the website at www.helpwithjazz.com. n
Plymouth-Ann Arbor Elks LodgeJazz and Blues @ the Elks
The Plymouth-Ann Arbor Elks Lodge #1780 in Plymouth continues their great jazz and blues lineup. Blues@The Elks happens on the second Tuesday of the month in partnership with the Detroit Blues Society (www.DetroitBluesSo-ciety.org). Time is 7-10 p.m. There is a $5 donation at the door and bring your dancing shoes. 5-9, Tuesday, Erich Goebel and the Flying Crowbars bring their spirited crowd pleasing songs to the stage. Come prepared to dance the night away. Erich Goebel on guitar and vocals, Roger Noonan on bass, Darryl Pierce on drums, Joe LaBeau on sax, and Mugs Benedict on harmonica. 6-13, Tuesday, brings the great band that kicked off our Blues series, the ever popular, George Bedard & The Kingpins. George will be on guitar and singing, Pat Prouty on bass, and Rich Dishman on Drums. Paul Carey will be the sound man. Jazz@The Elks happens on the last Tuesday of the month from 7-9:30 p.m. Note new time! There is a $10 donation at the door which includes “more than hors d’oeuvres.” 5-30, Tuesday, for the first time at the Elks, Marge’s Bar Band brings their Dixieland swing. Leader Terry Kimura on trombone, Bill Bolle on bass, Dave Vessella on trumpet and vocals, John Ham-mer on piano, Bob Pinterich on drums, and special guest Aaron Jonah Lewis on violin and vocals.
6-27 Tuesday, the ever-popular Dave Bennett Quartet returns. Dave has been touring nationally. He’ll be on the schedule doing Benny Goodman favorites along with the Great American Song-book pieces and maybe a little 50’s Rock n Roll. Dave on clarinet, Cliff Monear on keyboard, Jeff Pedraz on bass, and Doug Cobb on drums.
The Plymouth Ann Arbor Elks Lodge 325 is located at 41700 Ann Arbor Rd., Plymouth MI. For more information, please call 734-453-1780, visit www.plyaa325.com or email: [email protected]. n
On the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, The Marge’s Bar Band is still bringing in the traditional jazz fans like the days of cornetist Tom Saunders. Under the excellent leadership of Terry Kimura on trombone and with special guests each week, the regulars are 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 tradi-tional jazz band! The 45-year tradition of Thursday night jazz continues from 7-10 p.m. Marge’s Bar and Grill, 15300 Mack Avenue at Beacons-field, Grosse Pointe Park, 48230. Visit Marge’s on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MargesBarBand, www.margesbar.com n
Marge’s Bar
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Bells as a labor of love. They are dedicated to playing great music and of late, focused on the works of recently-deceased jazz piano virtuoso, Mulgrew Miller. Leader Scott Gwinnell has been writing arrangements based on his music for the last 6 months, and wants to record it to present to you. They need your help to make it happen. Recording costs are very expensive for 17 musicians and it has been 10 years since their last record. Vocalist Emma Aboukasm will join the orchestra at Shield’s and perform on the recording also.
Although Shield’s jazz is normally held on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month, this is not a part of the “Jazz at Shield’s” concert series. We hope you can come out to hear a preview of some of the music that they will record, and contribute a few dollars to support making this record. Please support the arts in Detroit and all of the great jazz musicians who bring music to you. Thank you for your support. n
Scott Gwinnell Orchestra Fundraiser (continued)
Award in 1982 with a band he co-founded called the Sun Mes-sengers. After 15 years as a Messenger, RJ went on to running the band for Detroit blues guitar master Johnnie Bassett. With Johnnie, RJ made his way coast to coast in both the US and Canada as well as many European tours. His résumé includes blues and R&B gigs with Eddie Kirk-land, The Drifters, Earl King, Wanda Rouzan, James “Thun-derbird” Davis, Big Jay McNeely, Larry McCray, Francine Reed, Tad Robinson, Sir Mack Rice/the Falcons with Eddie Floyd, Johnny Adams, Eddie Bo, Andre Williams, Nathaniel Mayer, Pinetop Perkins, Ron Levy, Shirley King, Martha & the Vandellas, Michael Ray & the Cosmic Krewe as well as jazz gigs with James Carter, Faruq Z. Bey, Bill Heid, Leon Thomas, Marcus Belgrave and Roy Brooks. Today RJ is a WC Handy-nominated drummer, producer of CDs and live events and the guiding force behind the Planet D Nonet in addition to leading a very busy swing-oriented trio that backs singer/trombonist Tbone Paxton. RJ is on over 70 nationally available CDs. For more informa-tion on RJ and his amazing career, please visit his website: www.rjspangler.com and www.CliffBells.com n
RJ Spangler (continued)
Vocalist Emma Aboukasm (photo courtesy of Jeff Dunn)
Scott Gwinnell, and the Scott Gwinnell Jazz Orchestra
5 O’Clock Rush 5 O’Clock Rush Series continues at the spectacular Metropolitan United Methodist Church, 8000 Woodward Ave., Detroit. Every Tuesday at 5:00 p.m., people within the Metro-Detroit community gather to listen to free jazz music and enjoy the fellowship of others.• 5-2 – Pianist/Vocalist Stefan Kukurugya & Saxophonist Alan Day will perform, then host an open jam. Singers and instrumentalists welcome!!!
• 5- 9 – Vocalist Sharon Love Jones will perform with Kevin Crosby on keys.
• 5-16 – “DUETS” featuring Vocalists Marvin Jones and Meri Slaven...along with pianist Bill Meyer, Jeff Pedraz on bass, Jimmy Smith on trumpet, and Bang Glen on drums.
• 5-23– The Marion Hayden Trio
• 5-30 – Vocalist Shahida Nurullah with pianist Ian Finkelstein n
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THESE CONCERTS WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE WITHOUT THE FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS:
CORPORATE SPONSORS: AMER ABOUKASM, MD, MI NEUROLOGY INSTITUTE • SHIELD’S OF SOUTHFIELD THE SALDEN GROUP • ENTITY RECORDS AND ENTERTAINMENT, COCCO MUSIC LLC
NIKOLA’S • JAKA PRODUCTIONS (JAMES FREDERICK/KATE PATTERSON) 2017 PATRONS: AMER AND CINDY ABOUKASM, TERRY AND JENNIFER ADDERLE Y, ROBERT AND DOROTHY AMIS, ANKARA INDUSTRIES, SHO AUSTIN,
NANC Y BL AKE, SALLY AND BILL BOLLE, MARY AND CHUCK BONTEN, BROOKSIDE GROUP, LLC, C AROLYN C ARR, DR. AND MRS. CHET COCCIA, PRISCILL A DEMEK , MICHAEL AND CHERYL DeMONACO, JEFF AND ELLEN DUNN, PATRICIA ELLIOT T, ROBERT AND DEBORAH ERVIN, JUNE E VERET T, DAVE FALVAY, DON GOSS,
BOB HILTON, PAUL HUNT AND M.J. FALLS, EMILY LAURA, MARCO KNAPP AND JIM STERN, TOM LIEBOLD, JOHN LILLEY, WALLY AND ROSEMARY LUBZIK, PATRICK MacCARROLL, DAVE AND KATHLEEN MARCACCIO, JERRY MCKENZIE AND JUDY BLOOM, MICHIGAN JA ZZ FESTIVAL, RICHARD MOORE, JEFF MYERS, JANE MOSS, VICKIE AND BRIAN NEWSOM, ELLIE AND GEORGE NOSKY, GARY AND JOYCE OWEN, KATE (LEVEN) PATTERSON AND JAMES FREDERICK , BRIAN AND LISA PELTON, BOB PETTI-
GREW, GARY D. POWELL, KERRY PRICE, TOM RODGERS, TRENNA RUFFNER, DAVID SHARPE, GEORGE AND SHARON SINNOTT, JOHN SOTIR, WOLFGANG SPIDER AND TONI HERBERGER, JANE STEINGER AND ROBERT GOLDMAN, GARY STEVENS AND DR. MELISSA KRAUT, SUMMER SOLSTICE JA ZZ FESTIVAL (E. LANSING), AMANDA
TAGERT, CATHY AND DAVE TATROW, BARBARA VIRZI, CLEM WALDMANN, VOCALIST BARBARA WARE, MICHAEL AND MARY WHITING, CHRISTINE WHITTEMORE.In memor y of Chuck Moss, Pa trons Carl Demek, M arge DePuys, Dave Fal vay, Lee Lindsay, Doug Jacobs, Jean Pettigrew, Tom S aunders, A l Vir zi and Bill K nowles.
25101 TELEGRAPH ROAD (AT 10 MILE), SOUTHFIELD, 48033, 248-356-2720$10 ENTERTAINMENT CHARGE AT THE DOOR • CONTACT SALLY BOLLE 248-909-8668 OR EMILY LAURA AT 248-855-1342
SHIELD’S OF SOUTHFIELD1-3:30 P.M. – GREAT FOOD, CASH BAR, CASUAL AND FRIENDLY
www.GreaterDetroitJazzSociety.com
Saturday, May 6, 2017
AUGUST 5JERRY MCKENZIE’S JUST JAZZ WITH
VOCALIST EMMA ABOUKASMAUGUST 19
DAVE OPPERMANN’SNEW REFORMATION JAZZ BANDDAVE TATROW / DAVE BENNETT/
KEITH DEWITT / JOHN HILL/BILL BOLLE / DAVE OPPERMANN
JUNE 17CRAIG STRAIN
ORCHESTRA – VOCALIST BETH STALKER
JULY 1VOCALIST BARBARA WARE
WITH CLIFF MONEAR, SEAN DOBBINSAND JEFF PEDRAZ
JULY 15PAUL KELLER ORCHESTRA
VOCALIST SARAH D’ANGELO
MAY 20VOCALIST MERI SLAVEN/
VOCALIST MARVIN JONES SEXTETWSG PIANIST BILL MEYERCARL CAFAGNA ON REEDS
JEFF PEDRAZ ON BASSJIMMY SMITH ON TRUMPET
BANG GLEN ON DRUMSJUNE 3
VOCALIST KATE PATTERSON AND FRIENDS
SEPTEMBER 2GIRL POWER! FEATURING
DAWN GIBLIN, JENNIFER JONES,KATE PATTERSON, KERRY PRICE
AND MERI SLAVEN.MIKE KAROUB ON CELLO
DR. JAMES DAPOGNY ON PIANOSEPTEMBER 16
RAGTIME TO ROCK & ROLL:DAVE BENNETT / KERRY PRICEMATTHEW BALL / JON MILAN
RJ SPANGLER / JAMES O’DONNELL co-leaders
PLANET D NONETwith special guest vocalist CAMILLE PRICE
Photos cour tesy of
ChuckA ndersen
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Our 6th Season � Summer Jazz at the R�!
Join your hosts Fred and Patti Fox for this unique summer event. The �nest leaders in area jazz, bringing the
very best bands in the Detroit area for your listening and dancing pleasure.
6:30-9:30 P.M. EVERY WEDNESDAY ALL SUMMER LONG
ROCKIN’ SATURDAYS June 24 Craig Strain’s Dr. Pocket
July 29 Dave BennettAugust 26 Dave Bennett
August 19 Craig Strain’s Dr. Pocket * $5 Entertainment Charge All Events
Dave Bennett – Rockin‘ The 50s – 8-11 p.m.Dr. Pocket – Horn Drivin’ Rhythm & Blues –
8 p.m.-11:30 p.m.
JAZZIN’ WEDNESDAYS May 17 Johnny Trudell Quintet May 24 The MIllionaires May 31 Planet D Nonet June 7 The Millionaires June 14 Dave Bennett Quartet June 21 Johnny Trudell Quintet June 28 Planet D Nonet July 5 Dave Bennett Quartet* July 12 Johnny Trudell Quintet July 19 The Millionaires July 26 Planet D Nonet Aug 2 Dave Bennett Quartet Aug 9 Johnny Trudell Quintet Aug 16 The Millionaires Aug 23 Planet D Nonet Aug 30 Dave Bennett Quartet (NOTE!: Dave Bennett jazz concerts 7-10 p.m.)
Planet D Nonet features vocalist Camille Price.
40 CROCKER BOULEVARD, MT. CLEMENS, 48043 586-468-7746
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Stick around here long enough and good things will ha�en!www.GreaterDetroitJazzSociety.com
pr�ents
A REALLY FUN, CASUAL VENUE! Z OUTDOOR BARBECUE WITH COVERED SEATING JAZZ EACH WEDNESDAY 6:30 P.M.-9:30 P.M. Z $5 CHARGE Z DANCE FLOOR Z BRING THE KIDS
EXTENSIVE MENU, CASH BAR AND LIBATIONS AVAILABLE 5-10 P.M.
In the event of inclement weather, concerts
may cancel.
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SATURDAY, JUNE 24
FRIDAY, JUNE 23
performer lineup
founder’s stage (lot 1, 230 albert ave.)
4:00PM ‐ 5:00PMNORTH STAR JAZZ5:30PM ‐ 6:30PM WESTERN JAZZ QUARTET7:00PM ‐ 8:00PM RODNEY WHITAKER QUINTET8:30PM ‐ 9:30PM DAFNIS PRIETO10:00PM ‐ 11:00PM GRUPO AYE
msu outreach and engagement educational stage (ann street plaza)
4:00PM ‐ 5:00PM JAMM SCHOLARSHIP QUARTET5:30PM ‐ 6:30PM ZACH ADLEMAN QUARTET7:00PM ‐ 8:00PM MAUREEN CHOI GROUP8:30PM ‐ 9:30PM PHIL DENNY10:00PM ‐ 11:00PM LAURA RAIN & THE CAESARS
�eldhouse sports bar & restaurant ( 213 ann st.)
10:45PM ‐ 1:00AMARLENE MCDANIEL QUARTET
second line parade (procession from sculpture garden to ann street plaza)3:10 PM GABRIEL BRASS BAND
msu outreach and engagement educational stage (ann street plaza)4:00PM ‐ 5:00PM MSU JAZZ STUDIES BIG BAND SYMPOSIUM5:30PM ‐ 6:30PM MARKUS HOWELL TRIO7:00PM ‐ 8:00PM QUINTET RUBY8:30PM ‐ 9:30PM 496 WEST10:00PM ‐ 11:00PMTWYLA BIRDSONG
founder’s stage (lot 1, 230 albert ave.)3:30PM ‐ 4:30PM PLANET D NONETBILLY STRAYHORN TRIBUTE5:00PM ‐ 6:00PM ELDEN KELLY6:30PM ‐ 7:30PM RAMONA COLLINS GROUP8:00PM ‐ 9:00PM RANDY GELISPIE, FAREED HAQUE, TONY MONANCO, TIM WARFIELD & MICHAEL DEASE
10:00PM ‐ 11:00PM ORQUESTA RITMO
�eldhouse sports bar & restaurant ( 213 ann st.)
10:45PM ‐1:00AM ROGER JONES & HIGHER CALLING
kozmic picnik broad art museum sculpture garden,
(547 east circle drive)12:00PMTBA 1:10PM BASSDRUMBONE 2:20PMKAHIL EL'ZABAR / DAVID MURRAY DUO
SATURDAY, JUNE 24
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Terrace Inn Fall Jazz Weekend
The GDJS sponsors two great jazz getaway weekends each year at the Terrace Inn Historical Bed and Breakfast Inn in Petoskey (Bay View). The Spring weekend, featuring Dave Tatrow and Friends with Barbara Ware on vocals is sold out. On October 20-22, the fall weekend features The Dave Bennett Quartet AND Ray Heitger’s Cakewalkin’ Jass Band, featuring Nicole Heitger on vocals. Mark your calendar, and see the fall weekend details (including pricing) on our website: http://greaterdetroitjazzsociety.com/terrace-inn.html Please note, there is a discount for signing up by June 1, 2017! This weekend always sells out so don’t delay! Also visit: www.theterraceinn.com n
Dawn Giblin Trio The Dawn Giblin Trio performs every Tuesday, with Mike Karoub on jazz cello, various excellent pianists, and Dawn on vocals. Lots of sit-ins from WSU and surrounds! 7-10 p.m. in the main dining room of Union Street Detroit located at 4145 Woodward Avenue. The ensemble performs Classic Swing, Tra-ditional Jazz and Popular Standards. http://unionstreetdetroit.com. Safe, attended fenced parking next door. Fun!• 5-2 – Mike Karloff on piano• 5-9 – James Dapogny on piano• 5-23 – Kerry Price on piano/vocals• 5-30 – Mike Karloff on piano n
Brunch with SKS Every Sunday, The SKS with Steve Jarosz, Ken Ferry and Shannon Wade, play brunch at D’Amato’s in Royal Oak. Noon-3 p.m. It is a beautiful bar, with a very diverse crowd and fantastic food and cocktails. Genres spanning swing, Cuban, jump swing, some popular selections, a splash of classical and even some Mariachi. 222 Sherman Drive, Royal Oak, 48067, 248-584-7400. www.damatos.com/index n
Joe’s Top Dog Coney Every 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. 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• 5-5 – Jeannine and Russ Miller• 5-12 – Sandra Bomar• 5-19 – April and Dennis Tini• 5-26 – Closed Memorial Weekend• 6-2 – Dave Tatrow n
Scott Gwinnell SuperJam Every Sunday – Attention all jazz performers wanting more experience playing with pro combos! Scott Gwinnell, – award-winning pianist, composer, lecturer, instructor of jazz piano and director of the Oakland University Jazz Singers, director of Vocal Jazz Education at the Music Hall, and direc-tor of the Scott Gwinnell Jazz Orchestra has a jam session going each Sunday evening at the Music Hall Jazz Café in Detroit, 350 Madison Street. The time is 6-9 p.m., hosted by the Scott Gwinnell Trio, and all instruments and vocalists are welcome. No charge. So, this is an excellent place to showcase your talent, meet other musicians and leaders and get some gigs! www.musichall.org n
O’Malley’s O’Malley’s Supper, Spirits & Song presents every Thursday night a live jazz series. 15231 Farmington, (located at 5 Mile and Farmington) in Livonia, 48154, 7-10 p.m., 734-427-7775. Owner Frank Grisa is the brother of pianist Dale Grisa. One Sunday a month they feature the Craig Strain Orchestra. They have excellent food – a very unique menu of homemade stuff, in an atmosphere very conducive to live jazz. Entertainment charge of $5. www.omalleyslivonia.com. Also check their Face-book page for updates. n
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 … Joyce Owen, Cathy Lee, Kate Patterson, Ricki Atkinson, Jay Cornett, and John Immonen. Sorry if we have missed anyone.
Also, we lost two long-time members recently.
Dave Falvay, long-time Patron, trombonist and leader of the Straw Hat Band in Birmingham, and member of the Hotel Sava-rine Band, passed away after a brief illness. Heartfelt sympathy to his family, son Kirk Falvay and wife Sherida, and to his long-time caregiver, Amanda Tagert.
Al Gutierrez, long time member back to the days of the Windsor Detroit Jazz Club, also passed away. Our hearts go out to Rachael Harla, member and long-time friend. Please keep all of our friends in your thoughts and prayers. n
Kerry Price – Summersounds 6-23, Friday, 7:30 p.m., Free Summersounds concert featur-ing the Dawn Giblin Trio (Dawn on vocals, Mike Karoub on cello, and Kerry on piano and vocals), Pilgrim Congregational Church, 3061 N. Adams, Bloomfield Hills, MI (just north of Big Beaver). n
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WhERE’S ThE JAZZ? All GDJS-sponsored events are on our website, as well as our membership form. If you don’t have your newsletter, head to the website. www.GreaterDetroitJazzSociety.com. Some weekly events on this list 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 page 4 of this newsletter to see many of these fine musicians playing for our GDJS concerts. Members who have valid e-mails are encouraged to receive 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
Lansing Area Jazz – East Lansing Web Site: www.jazzjam.com
Grand Rapids Area Jazz – West Michigan Jazz Society: www.wmichjazz.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 in an elegant, true jazz-club setting, 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 – 2nd 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 Dave Bennett is currently on a two-month tour of the Midwest. Look for him at several Shield’s concerts later this year. For complete schedule visit www.DaveBennett.com
DENNIS COFFEY Every Tuesday, 8 p.m., Dennis Coffey playing the best in Motown, Jazz and Blues at the Northern Lights Lounge (for eight years!) 660 W. Baltimore, Detroit. 313-873-1739. Dennis Coffey on guitar and vocals, with various other great musicians. Vocalist Theo Spight, Detroit Lions’ vocalist on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Special guest blues vocalist Pat Smillie on the first Tuesday, and Lady Champagne on the third Tuesday of each month. Great jazz, great food, no cover, and free lighted parking.
PAT CRONLEY / JOHN HILL Every Tuesday, pianist Pat Cronley, along with a fine rhythm section and spe-cial guests (often with Dave Bennett, Dave Tatrow, etc.) 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. Come an hour early for a seat ... seriously5-2 – James Hughes and Jimmy Smith, Sax and Trumpet5-9 – Bobby Streng, saxophone5-16– Ben Schlatter, vibraphone5-23 – Rob Smith, trumpet and sax5-30 – Soggy Bottom Big Band6-6 – Andrew Bishop and Paul Finkbiner, sax and trumpet6-13 – Dwight Adams (un-confirmed) and Mark Keime, trumpet and sax6-20 – Joe Lulloff, sax6-27 – Walter White
Fourth Thursday each month, Pat Cronley and Friends play at the White Horse featuring Pat on piano, Dave Tatrow on trumpet, Marcia Allen vocals and oth-ers. 5-7:30 p.m. as part of Flint Jazz Walk. 621 West Court St., Flint, 810-234-3811.
JAMES DAPOGNY – PhIL OGILVIE’S RhYThM KINGS (P.O.R.K.) Every Sunday, James Dapogny and Phil Ogilvie’s Rhythm Kings play at Zal Gaz Grotto. PORK is the ten-piece band—led jointly by Jim Dapogny and Chris Smith—that plays music from the 1920s and 1930s. 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. A swing dancers paradise! 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 unusual hot ten-piece jazz band. Usually 5 p.m.
SCOTT GWINNELL For complete schedule visit: www.wscottjazz.com
NICOLE hEITGER Appearing occasionally with the Easy Street Jazz Band of Ann Arbor, Tuesdays, 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. Check out Paul’s websites designed by Jeff Dunn: www.PaulKellerJazz and 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!
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WhERE’S ThE JAZZ? ShEILA LANDIS / RICK MATLE 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 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
1-10, Tuesday, Sheila Landis and Rick Matle join the jazz crew at The Soggy Bottom from 7-10 p.m. Regulars include drummer John Hill, pianist Pat Cronley and bassist Jack McDonald. The Soggy Bottom is located at 613 Martin Luther King Avenue in Flint. Phone 810-239-8058.
1-14, Saturday, Sheila Landis and Rick Matle play at the Maple Theater from 6-9 p.m. Located at 4135 W. Maple Road in Bloomfield Twp. Call 248-750-1030. The Maple Theater is an upscale cinema featuring indie and vintage films and offers a cafe and a stylish bar with live pre-show musical performers.
hUGh LEAL – SPEAKEASY QUARTET For Hugh’s schedule, visit www.hughleal.com
LIZ MALAGA-SPICA Every Friday and Saturday, pianist Liz Malaga-Spica plays solo piano/vocal selec-tions from the Great American Songbook and popular easy listening selections from the 70’s and 80’s at Ms. Mary’s and Pete Too! dining. Relaxing dinner music from 6-9 pm, every Friday and Saturday evening.
This completely remodeled restaurant is located at 34010 Gratiot Ave, in Clinton Twp 48305, at the corner of Quinn Rd. Phone: 586-792-5155. Reservations and catering available. Beautiful decor, with an extensive menu of great food. Vegan, gluten free, and dairy free choices also available. Friendly upscale dining at very reasonable prices. http://msmarysandpetetoo.com JERRY MCKENZIE / NIKOLA’S Jerry McKenzie and “Just Jazz” appear at Nikola’s, 25225 Telegraph Road, Southfield, 48034, 248-355-4695. 7-9:30 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 2 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. 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 Wednesday (every), Gene Parker Jass Jam at DeGage Jazz Cafe, Maumee, Ohio, 7-10 -p.m., Great food, great service and easy parking. Open Jam Session. www.historiccommercialbuilding.com, 419-794-8205.
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: www.rjspangler.com, www.eastlawnrecords.com, www.CliffBells.com, http://facebook.com/PlanetDNonet.Detroit
KERRY PRICE Find Kerry listed at several special events throughout the newsletter. Second Tuesday of very month at Zal Gaz Grotto in Ann Arbor with Paul Klinger’s Easy Street Jazz Band.
5-18, 6-15, Third Thursday, “Anything Goes” sing-along at the Dakota Inn with Kerry Price, 7-9:30 p.m. Located on John R just north of McNichols (6 Mile) in Detroit. Good German food and drink, lighted and 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!
PETE SIERS AND LOS GATOS Check out www.Losgatosmusic.com
MERI SLAVEN For Meri’s current schedule, visit: www.MeriSlaven.com
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 www.BarbaraWareJazz.com
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