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Inside ...2. Nikola’s, Marge’s Bar, O’Malley’s,

GDJS New Year’s Party, 5 O’Clock Rush

3. Plymouth-Ann Arbor Elks, Lily Pearl’s

4. Jazz at Shield’s – Ragtime to Rock5. Fall Terrace Inn6. Jazz at Shield’s – ODJB7-9. Where’s The Jazz?

10. Join the GDJS

Volume 4, 2017

Rising Stars Play Plymouth Ann

Arbor Elks Lodge 325 Article by Sally Pinchock

Drummer Sean Dobbins, one of the biggest supporters of young musicians, has started a program he calls “Rising Stars.” The program is an avenue for exceptionally talented young musicians to gain experience through mentorship and to be showcased in addition to getting lessons from pros. Sean remembers his youth where he was sur-rounded and supported by the music com-munity which included Ron Brooks, George Davidson, Susan Chastain, Ramona Collins, Paul Keller and Louis Smith, and so many others. Sean knows the power of community and wherever he goes he finds opportunities to connect these Rising Stars with musicians who advocate for these young musicians,

as well as be their teachers and men-tors.

Sean sees music as a natural stage to put young people in a positive light,

On Saturday, September 16 (our normal 3rd Saturday concert), Jazz at Shield’s will once again feature “Ragtime to Rock & Roll” featuring Jon Milan on the keys performing ragtime, Kerry Price on vocals and piano doing the blues, Matthew Ball (the Boogie Woogie Kid) doing, yes, boogie woogie, and Dave Ben-nett on piano and vocals doing a whole lotta 50s rockabilly. This will be our second time presenting this very popular concert, and we hope you will come out to hear it again, or for the first time. All performers will offer their CDs for sale, and Jon Milan will happily sell and autograph his now-famous book “Detroit: Ragtime and the Jazz Age” by Arcadia Publishing (incredible photos!). In addition to their performances, each performer gives an overview of the history of the music they are playing.

Because we had the opportunity to

September “Jazz at Shield’s” Two More Concerts

bring another very special band in for you this month, we are doing another concert on Saturday, September 23 – the following Sat-urday. The Original Downhome Jass Band is an ensemble that was created to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the very first recorded jazz by the Original Dixieland Jazz Band (ODJB) on February 26, 1917 in New York City. The ODJB was a collective of five mu-sicians from New Orleans, Louisiana and led by the famous cornet player Nick LaRocca. The ODJB is led by Ohio Northern Univer-sity Music Department faculty, member Dr. David Kosmyna on trumpet. He is joined by Ray Heitger on clarinet, Dr. James Dap-ogny on piano, Chris Smith on trombone, and Pete Siers on drums.

The ODJB will perform many of the classics of the Original Dixieland Jazz Band while taking you on a journey showing how this wonderful music, born in New Orleans, was created of incredible diversity and assim-ilation. New Orleans jazz represents a gumbo of influences—a microcosm of the iconic American Melting Pot itself. The CDJB will surely have your toes tapping along to that infectious Bourbon Street Beat. Join us! n

Original Downhome Jass Band – photo courtesy of Laura Wyman, Wyman Video

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Jerry McKenzie’s Just Jazz Every Thursday (except the second) – former Stan Kenton drummer Jerry McKenzie’s Just Jazz featuring Ray Tini on bass, various pianists 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.• 9-7 – Ramona Collins on vocals• 9-14 – Don Swindell Band• 9-21 – Sarah D’Angelo on clarinet and vocals• 9-28 – Ron Kischuk on vocals and trombone• 10-5 – Vocalist Kate Patterson• 10-12 – Don Swindell Band• 10-19 – Vocalist Laurie LeFevre• 10-26 – Jim Cooper on vibes 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: sally@greaterdetroitjazzsociety.com.

Like traditional Dixieland Jazz? On the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, leader and trombonist Terry Kimura and The Marge’s Bar Band, along with special guests each week, join the regulars John Hammer on piano, Bill Bolle on bass and Bob Pinterich on drums. Great burgers and food in a famous hockey bar atmosphere. 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/Marges-BarBand, www.margesbar.com n

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. n

Marge’s Bar

2017 MJF HonoreeNancy Salden

During the Johnny Trudell Big Band finale of the Michigan Jazz Festival, Nancy Salden was presented with an award for her outstanding contribution to live jazz in our area. Assisting with the award are MJF Board Members (l to r) Craig Strain, Vice President, Bart Polot, Nancy Salden, Sally Bolle and MJF President Johnny Trudell. Nancy can be seen all over town supporting the local music scene, and is a Patron and Corpo-rate Sponsor of the GDJS. Congratulations, Nancy! n

Photo courtesy of Chuck Andersen

GDJS Presents Earlybird New Years’s Eve Party again

This will be our 5th year of presenting our now-fa-mous, always sold out, jazzy “Earlybird” New Year’s Eve at Shield’s. Save the date – this year on Sunday, Decem-ber 31, 2017 from 6-9 p.m. we will be presenting Dave Tatrow on trumpet, Jerry McKenzie on drums, Emma Aboukasm on the vocals, Ray Tini on bass and the rest of the band is a secret for now. TBD! Mark your calendar to get the New Year’s celebrating over early, enjoy Shield’s Signature Lemon Chicken buffet, champagne toast, and great jazz with us. For those who have attended in the past, you know what a great time we have. Sales coming soon! n

O’Malley’s O’Malley’s Supper, Spirits & Song presents a live jazz series every Thursday night. 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. Beginning in the fall, on one Sunday a month they feature the Craig Strain Orchestra. They have excel-lent food – a very unique menu of homemade stuff, in an atmosphere very conducive to live jazz. No cover. www.omalleyslivonia.com. • 9-7 – ABC Trio• 9-14 – Dale Grisa Quintet with Beth Stalker• 9-21 – Hughes/Smith Quintet CD Release Party• 9-28 – RJ Spangler/Tbone Paxton. Blue Moon Free Glass Event n

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On September 26th, the Plymouth Ann Arbor Elks Lodge 325 will be featuring one of Sean’s Rising Stars, vibraphonist Peyton Miller! Who is Peyton Miller? Peyton comes from a different background than many of the other Rising Stars who join him in jam sessions and music classes. Eighteen-year-old Peyton lives in Rochester, Michigan and is home schooled, go-ing into his senior year. When he was asked how he got started in music, he said that he learned piano at 6-years-old and was being trained classically. He kept feeling there was more to learn and he wanted to expand his talents so he turned to drums. At twelve he attended a Percussion Clinic at Oakland University where he met Sean Dobbins. He learned quickly that he wanted to pursue jazz and to push himself to learn more and aspire to be the very best that he could be. He says that Sean is like a second father to him.

People who have heard Peyton Miller play are blown away by his performance. His email address is “stickmanfrenzy” and that is an apt moniker for him. His energy, exuberance, and originality are better than most famous vibraphonists. He seems much more seasoned and mature than his 18 years. So please come out and see Peyton Miller, along with Sean Dobbins on drums, Corey Kendrick on keys, and Jeff Pedraz on bass.

Jazz @ The Elks program was started in 2010 by Elk Byron Taylor who was retired from his positions at the Detroit Federation of Musicians. His love for jazz and his desire to help out the Elks financially sparked the program. With his many contacts from the union and with the help of Paul Hunt and Johnny Trudell, he planted the seed and now in its eighth year, audiences have enjoyed all periods of jazz for all tastes. Byron passed away in September 2011 and the Elks is proud to carry on the great program Byron started. The entertainment at the Elks has added another venue called Blues @ The Elks which has also become very successful. Jazz@The Elks happens on the last Tuesday of the month from 7-9:30 p.m. There is a $10 donation at the door which includes hors d’oeuvres. Blues@The Elks happens on the second Tuesday of the month in partnership with the Detroit Blues Society (www.DetroitBluesSociety.org). Time is 7-10 p.m. There is a $5 donation at the door and bring your dancing shoes.

Lily Pearl’s Lounge Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, there’s a new destination creole

restaurant and jazz venue. Many of your favorite musicians and vocalists are playing there – Lily Pearl’s Lounge in Owosso.

Lily Pearls Lounge is adjacent to and part of Lula’s Louisiana Cook-house at 113/115 S. Washington, Owosso, 48867.

A little background, Lula’s Louisiana Cookhouse has been open for 4 years and has been highly awarded as a culinary destination. The own-ers are John and Morgan Beilfuss. John says “Morgan and I have long dreamed of having a music venue to support live jazz and opened up Lily

Pearls Lounge in May, which is attached/adjacent to Lula’s and enjoys the same menu, plus a new cocktail bar and stage.”

https://www.lilypearls.com, http://www.lulascookhouse.com, phone 989-720-5852.

Facebook:. facebook.com/lilypearlslounge, facebook.com lulascookhouse

Reservations strongly recommended.Phone: 989-720-5852, www.opentable.com

9-12, Tuesday, Blues@The Elks features Jarrod Champion with JC & The Royal Keys. The group features Loney Charles on drums, Rudy Varner on upright bass, Eric Schabo on sax and Erik Alderink on guitar. 9-26, Tuesday, Jazz @ The Elks presents Sean Dobbins’ Rising Star Program will feature Peyton Miller on vibraphone, Sean Dobbins on drums, Corey Kendrick on keyboard, and Jeff Pedraz on bass (see feature article). 10-10, Tuesday, Blues @ The Elks features Monsieur Guillame & His Zydeco Hepcats. Hear the authentic New Orleans sounds with Monsieur on accordion and vocals, Erich Goebel on guitar and vocals, Joe LaBeau on sax, Perez Morris on frottoir (rub board) and congas, Mike Ziegeler on drums and Frankie Lee on bass.

10-31, Tuesday, Jazz @ The Elks features vocalist Shahida Nurul-lah with her Quartet.

11-14, Tuesday, Blues @ The Elks TBA

11-28, Tuesday, Jazz @ The Elks features the The Terry Lower Trio w/Edye Evans Hyde. 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: j

One of Sean Dobbins’ “Rising Stars” – Peyton Miller will perform at the Plymouth Ann Arbor Elks 325.

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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 BLAKE, DICK BOELTER, SALLY AND BILL BOLLE, MARY AND CHUCK BONTEN, BROOKSIDE GROUP, LLC, ADRIENNE “AGEE” BRYANT, C AROLYN C ARR, DR. AND MRS. CHET COCCIA, PRISCILLA DEMEK , MICHAEL AND CHERYL DeMONACO, JEFF AND ELLEN DUNN, PATRICIA ELLIOT T, ROBERT AND DEBORAH ERVIN, JUNE EVERET T, DON GOSS, BOB HILTON, PAUL HUNT AND M.J. FALLS, JUNE STEINGER AND ROBERT GOLDMAN, DIANA AND MICHAEL KARWOWSKI, EMILY LAURA,

CHRISTAL LEWANDOWSKI, TOM LIEBOLD, JOHN LILLE Y, WALLY AND ROSEMARY LUBZIK , PATRICK MacC ARROLL, DAVE AND KATHLEEN MARC ACCIO, 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) PAT TERSON AND JAMES FREDERICK , BRIAN AND LISA PELTON, BOB PET TIGREW, GARY D. POWELL, KERRY PRICE, TOM RODGERS, TRENNA RUFFNER, DAVID SHARPE, GEORGE AND SHARON SINNOT T, JOHN SOTIR, WOLFGANG SPIDER AND TONI HERBERGER, JANE STEINGER AND ROBERT GOLDMAN, M.D., GARY STEVENS AND DR. MELISSA KRAUT, SUMMER SOLSTICE JA ZZ FESTIVAL (E. LANSING), AMANDA TAGERT, C ATHY AND DAVE TATROW, JOHN TRUDELL, BARBARA

VIRZI, CLEM WALDMANN, VOC ALIST BARBARA WARE, MICHAEL AND MARY WHITING, CHRISTINE WHIT TEMORE.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

SHIELD’S OF SOUTHFIELD1-3:30 P.M. – GREAT FOOD, CASH BAR, CASUAL AND FRIENDLY

www.GreaterDetroitJazzSociety.com

Saturday, September 16, 2017

JANUARY 6, 2018CRAIG STRAIN ORCHESTRA

JANUARY 20RAGTIME RICK AND THE CHEFS OF DIXIELAND

FEBRUARY 3CAKEWALKIN’ JASS BAND OF TOLEDO

FEBRUARY 17SEAN DOBBINS

MARCH 3KERRY AND FRIENDS

NOVEMBER 4GEORGE SINNOTT’S

NORTH OAKLAND DIXIELAND BANDNOVEMBER 18

METRO DETROIT JAZZ ORCHESTRADECEMBER 2

DAVE BENNETT QUARTETDECEMBER 16 – CHRISTMAS CONCERT

METRO JAZZ VOICESDECEMBER 31 EARLYBIRD NEW YEARS EVE!JERRY MCKENZIE / DAVE TATROW, VOCALIST

EMMA ABOUKASM / RAY TINI, AND MORE!

SEPTEMBER 23SPECIAL 4TH SATURDAY CONCERT

FEATURING THE “ORIGINAL DOWNHOME JASS BAND” W/ DR. DAVE KOSMYNA,

DR. JAMES DAPOGNY, PETE SIERS, RAY HEITGER, CHRIS SMITH

OCTOBER 7THE PETE SIERS TRIO FEATURING DAVE BENNETT AND TAD WEED

OCTOBER 21TNT BIG BAND WITH

RENEE KING JACKSON

The Ragtime to Rock ‘n Roll ShowFeaturing:

JON MILAN • KERRY PRICE • MATTHEW BALL • DAVE BENNETT

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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 BLAKE, DICK BOELTER, SALLY AND BILL BOLLE, MARY AND CHUCK BONTEN, BROOKSIDE GROUP, LLC, ADRIENNE “AGEE” BRYANT, C AROLYN C ARR, DR. AND MRS. CHET COCCIA, PRISCILLA DEMEK , MICHAEL AND CHERYL DeMONACO, JEFF AND ELLEN DUNN, PATRICIA ELLIOT T, ROBERT AND DEBORAH ERVIN, JUNE EVERET T, DON GOSS, BOB HILTON, PAUL HUNT AND M.J. FALLS, JUNE STEINGER AND ROBERT GOLDMAN, DIANA AND MICHAEL KARWOWSKI, EMILY LAURA,

CHRISTAL LEWANDOWSKI, TOM LIEBOLD, JOHN LILLE Y, WALLY AND ROSEMARY LUBZIK , PATRICK MacC ARROLL, DAVE AND KATHLEEN MARC ACCIO, 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) PAT TERSON AND JAMES FREDERICK , BRIAN AND LISA PELTON, BOB PET TIGREW, GARY D. POWELL, KERRY PRICE, TOM RODGERS, TRENNA RUFFNER, DAVID SHARPE, GEORGE AND SHARON SINNOT T, JOHN SOTIR, WOLFGANG SPIDER AND TONI HERBERGER, JANE STEINGER AND ROBERT GOLDMAN, M.D., GARY STEVENS AND DR. MELISSA KRAUT, SUMMER SOLSTICE JA ZZ FESTIVAL (E. LANSING), AMANDA TAGERT, C ATHY AND DAVE TATROW, JOHN TRUDELL, BARBARA

VIRZI, CLEM WALDMANN, VOC ALIST BARBARA WARE, MICHAEL AND MARY WHITING, CHRISTINE WHIT TEMORE.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

SHIELD’S OF SOUTHFIELD1-3:30 P.M. – GREAT FOOD, CASH BAR, CASUAL AND FRIENDLY

www.GreaterDetroitJazzSociety.com

Saturday, September 23, 2017

JANUARY 6, 2018CRAIG STRAIN ORCHESTRA

JANUARY 20RAGTIME RICK AND THE CHEFS OF DIXIELAND

FEBRUARY 3CAKEWALKIN’ JASS BAND OF TOLEDO

FEBRUARY 17SEAN DOBBINS

MARCH 3KERRY AND FRIENDS

NOVEMBER 18METRO DETROIT JAZZ ORCHESTRA

DECEMBER 2DAVE BENNETT QUARTET

DECEMBER 16 – CHRISTMAS CONCERTMETRO JAZZ VOICES

DECEMBER 31 EARLYBIRD NEW YEARS EVE!JERRY MCKENZIE / DAVE TATROW, VOCALIST

EMMA ABOUKASM / RAY TINI, AND MORE!

OCTOBER 7THE PETE SIERS TRIO FEATURING DAVE BENNETT AND TAD WEED

OCTOBER 21TNT BIG BAND WITH

RENEE KING JACKSONNOVEMBER 4

GEORGE SINNOTT’SNORTH OAKLAND DIXIELAND BAND

The Original Downhome Jass Band

Featuring:DR. DAVE KOSMYNA, DR. JAMES DAPOGNY,

RAY HEITGER, PETE SIERS, CHRIS SMITH

(Special 4th

Saturday

concert!)

Original Downhome Jass Band – photo courtesy of Laura Wyman, Wyman Video

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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! n

Joe’s Top Dog Coney Every Friday, The Rich Michaels Trio with Rich on drums, Ray Tini on bass and various outstanding pianists perform, 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• 9-8 – Vocalist Lori LeFevre

• 9-15 – TBA

• 9-22 – Dave Tatrow on trumpet

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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 need support in your thoughts and prayers …

Margaret (Marge) Perkins, passed away on August 21, 2017 at the age of 90. Marge was a long-time member of the Windsor Detroit Jazz Club and more recently, the GDJS. A memorial service was held last Saturday. We offer our condolences to her many jazz friends and family.

Kate Patterson

Jim Dapogny

Bill Bolle

Adrienne “AGEE” Bryant n

Brunch with Jarrod Champion At Cliff Bell’s

Every Sunday, piano man Jarrod Champion plays early American music, including New Orleans-style jazz, jump blues, early soul, rock and roll, and swing country for Brunch at Cliff Bell’s, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 2030 Park Avenue, Detroit, www.cliffbells.com 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

Ellen Rowe New Album Concert

On Friday October 13th at 7:30, Ellen Rowe will be host-ing a concert and discussion entitled “Momentum-Portraits of Women In Motion.” The pieces are all new compositions of hers from a new album she will be recording October 14 and 15. The band features Ingrid Jensen, trumpet; Tia Fuller, alto sax; Virginia Mayhew, tenor sax; Lisa Parrott, bari sax; Melissa Gardiner, trombone; Marion Hayden and Marlene Rosenberg on bass; Allison Miller on drums and myself, Ellen Rowe on piano. The concert is at 7:30 p.m. in Forum Hall at Palmer Commons on the University of Michigan campus, 100 Washt-enaw Avenue and it is free and open to the public. n

GDJS Makes Donation To “Best Friends” Animal Rescue following Hurricane Harvey

At our last Jazz at Shield’s concert, fans of Girl Power do-nated $450 which has been sent to the “Best Friends” Animal Society for rescuing companion animals in need as a result of Hurricane Harvey. For over 30 years, Best Friends has been run-ning the nation’s largest no-kill sanctuary, and building effective programs that reduce the number of animals entering shelters. They have been instrumental in the aftermath of the hurricane in assisting local shelter pets to be moved to northern areas to ensure that Texas and Louisiana pets had more room. THANK YOU to our GDJS members for your generosity in helping pre-cious pets that so desperately in need of help at this time. You are the best! 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

WCBN 88.3 FM Ann Arbor: Jazz Radio : For playlist example, see: https://app.wcbn.org/episodes/7921/songs

Sundays from 9 to 10 a.m.: Pete and Mary Catherine host Trading Fours where they play a variety of contemporary jazz.

Mondays from midnight to 3 a.m.: Emm plays world music and some jazz.Mondays 3 to 6 a.m.: Alex M plays some jazz on Freeform.Mondays from 6 to 9 a.m.: David hosts Slip Stream Radio.Tuesdays from 6 to 9 a.m.: Ritchie Dumpling hosts The Music Hours during

which you may find a whole hour dedicated to jazz.Thursdays 6 from 9 a.m.: Manos plays jazz on Short Stack.Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon: Jason hosts Interplanetary Music where

you’ll hear vintage and progressive jazz. To view a playlist example, see: https://app.wcbn.org/episodes/7685/songs Thursdays from 7 to 8 p.m.: Arwulf hosts Face the Music - a program featur-

ing early Jazz. Fridays from 6 to 9 a.m.: Sean hosts Freeform, where he plays a great deal

of jazz and other musics.Saturdays from 12 a.m. to 2 a.m.: The Milkman’s Matinee with rotating

hosts Manos & Michael G, Alex & Jim. The team invites you to “enjoy two hours of standards and swing.”

For a playlist example, see: https://app.wcbn.org/episodes/8489/songs

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 Executive Director, RJ Spangler, 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. http://www.cliffbells.com/shows/

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: atticdwellersdetroit@gmail.com

DAVE BENNETT Look for him at several Shield’s concerts later this year and all around town. 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 ... seriously 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 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 PKO is off for the summer! 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: 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.

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WhERE’S ThE JAZZ? PAUL KLINGER / EASY STREET JAZZ BAND Every Tuesday, Paul Klinger’s Easy Street Jazz Band leader features cornetist Paul Klinger and an all-star band, with special guests Kerry Price (September 12 – 2nd Tuesday) and Nicole Heitger and Sarah D’Angelo on vocals other Tuesdays. Dixieland and traditional jazz from 5:30-8:30 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 Sheila and Rick continue to be one of the busiest duos in the Detroit area. For a list of their schedule, visit: www.sheilalandis.com

hUGh LEAL – SPEAKEASY QUARTET For Hugh’s schedule, visit www.hughleal.com

LIZ MALAGA-SPICA Every Friday, pianist Liz Malaga-Spica plays solo piano/vocal selections 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. Saturday evenings features Jim David on piano. 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 fea-turing Ralphe Armstrong on bass, drummer Gayelynn McKinney and Bill Meyer on piano. Special guests most weeks. Sit-ins welcome. NO COVER, free parking, great food. 2727 Russell in the Eastern Market, (313) 567-2030. www.BertsEntertain-ment.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 at the Perrysburg Holiday Inn (exit 193 off 75 south) with a trio and special guest artist every week. .

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. 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.

Third Fridays at the Royal Oak Senior Center, Mahany-eininger Center, 3500 Marais, near Royal Oak High School, off 13 Mile Rd. Programs written/performed by Kerry with sing-along. 12:30-1:15 p.m., $2 at the door. Call Kerry for questions 248-549-2057 or e-mail: catch kerrybug@sbcglobal.net.

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

MERI SLAVEN For Meri’s current schedule, visit: www.MeriSlaven.com

JIMMY SMITh / JAMES hUGhES Every Tuesday, @ Goodnite Gracie, live jazz, various musicians, 222 N. Sherman Drive., Royal Oak, MI 48067, 8-11 p.m. No cover.

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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