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2. Joan Belgrave, Gary Greenfelder, DSO Paradise Jazz Series, Nikola’s, Marge’s Bar, Craig Strain
3. Emily Laura, Joshua James, Plymouth-Ann Arbor Elks, Ron Kischuk, 5 O’Clock Rush
4. Jazz at Shield’s – Metro Detroit Jazz Orchestra
5. GDJS Earlybird NYE Dinner6. Terrace Inn Spring 2018
Jazz Weekend7. Joe’s Top Dog, Noon Jazz Schoolcraft,
Bill Meyer Jam, Dawn Giblin, Jarrod Champion, Jazz Brunch at D’Amato’s
8-9. Where’s The Jazz? 10. Emma Aboukasm, Meri Slaven,
Jimmy Smith / James Hughes, Jimmy Ryan / Terry Lower, O’Malley’s
Volume 5, Nov/Dec 2017
Cliff Bell’s / RJ Spangler Lineup
The lineup that RJ Spangler has de-veloped for his own bands and under his direction at Cliff Bell’s would fill an entire newsletter alone. Better yet, check out the lineup at Cliff Bell’s for a simply amazing array of all types of jazz in many different venues. Keep up the good work, RJ!
www.cliffbells.com/shows/www.rjspangler.com
www.eastlawnrecords.com http://facebook.com/PlanetDNonet.Detroit
I was in Petoskey at the Terrace Inn Jazz Weekend, sponsored by the GDJS, and the band got me jumping with joy, tapping my feet and crying for more. With songs like, “Cakewakin’ Babies from Home,” “Black Mountain Blues,” and “Mood Indigo.”
CJB is a traditional jass band encom-passing the music of New Orleans, ragtime, dixieland, stride piano, boogie woogie, and swing. In terms of the time, the period of it’s development was roughly 1899-1945. Many bands today have lost the roots of the music or never bothered to find out what they are. NOT RAY HEITGER!!! Ray respects and nurtures jass roots and inspires and educates younger musicians (and some older ones).
To play traditional jass convincingly requires serious study of recordings as far back as 100 years. It means listening to the Original Dixieland Jazz Band from 1917 as well as King Oliver’s Creole Jazz Band in 1923, Bessie Smith, Bix Beiderbecke,
Cakewalkin’ Jass Band Did It Again! Fifty Years in the Making
Sidney Bechet, Ma Rainey, Louis Arm-strong, and many more.
So traditional jass is alive and well and flourishing in the form of the Cakewalkin’ Jass Band, Toledo’s oldest New Orleans style jazz band. CJB is now approaching their 50th year and will be celebrating this milestone with a weekend of Jazz at the east side Tony Packo’s Cafe in Toledo, where they called home for almost 33 years. The weekend will start on Friday, December 8, 2017 (fifty years to the day from the band’s first gig), and con-tinue through Saturday and Sunday. Friday and Saturday will be 8 p.m. to midnight, and Sunday will be 2-5 p.m. The celebration will include all current members of the band as well as many musicians who have played with them in the past. It will be a party to re-member! As Ray would say, “THANK YOU FANS, THANK YOU FANS!”
For more information, visit their web-site: www.rayheitger.com n
The “official” photo of Ray Heitger’s Cakewlkin’ Jass Band of Toledo. From left to right, Russ Damschroder, Buddy Lopez, Dave Kosmyna, “Banjo Betsy” Grafing, Bob Miller, Ray Heitger, “Ragtime Rick” Grafing, and Nicole Heitger.
Article by Kathleen Miller
A party for Emily’s 99th birthday and YOU are invited! See page 3.
Dave Bennett Hard to keep up with this guy! See him scheduled at various place throughout the newsletter, or the country, or visit his website: www.DaveBennett.com.
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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, 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.• 11-2 – Tommy Good on vocals• 11-9 – Don Swindell Band• 11-16 – Ellie Martin on vocals (new addition!)• 11-23 – Happy Thanksgiving • 11-30 – Vocalist Sheila Landis 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: [email protected].
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! Not open on Thanksgiving. 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, www.margesbar.com n
Marge’s Bar
Joan Belgrave and Friends 12-17, Sunday, one night only! Pianist Kirk Lightsey performs with special guest vocalist Joan Belgrave, with Dwight Adams on trumpet, Jaribu Shahid on bass, Djallo Djakate on drums at Cliff Bell’s, 2030 Park Ave., Detroit, 48226, reservations: 313-961-2543. Kirk Lightsey, a Detroit native, had piano instruction from the age of five and stud-ied piano and clarinet through high school. In the 1960s as an accompanist to many legendary vocalists the likes of Bet-ty Carter. He worked with jazz giants such as Yusef Lateef, Pharoah Sanders, Bobby Hutcherson, Sonny Stitt, Chet Baker, and Kenny Burrell. He toured with Dexter Gordon and was a member of The Leaders. He has worked with Jimmy Raney, Clifford Jordan, Marcus Belgrave, Woody Shaw, David Murray, Joe Lee Wilson, the late, great, Irish guitarist Louis Stewart, Adam Taubitz and Harold Land. He has also worked with vocalists, Gregory Porter, Roberta Gambarini, and Joan Belgrave.
12-19, Tuesday, The Joan Belgrave Jazz Ensemble pres-ents: Merry Christmas, Baby! saluting Billie and Dinah, 7 p.m., Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, 315 E. Warren, Detroit, 48201. This FREE con-cert is presented by the Jazz Foundation of America, with support from the National Endowment of the Arts., www.joanbelgrave.com, www.blueeriversrecords. n
Gary Greenfelder Orchestra 11-16, Thursday, Gary Greenfelder Orchestra is back at Club 54, 7-10 pm. GGO, playing big band swing music, features Jennifer Jones and Pete Tocco on vocals along with special guests. 12-14, Thursday, same group but they will also will have the Dynamic Resonance Brass Quintet and a sax quartet on breaks. They’re planning 3 hours of non-stop holiday music. This will get you in the Christmas Spirit for sure! Not a bad deal for only $5 cover. n
DSO Paradise Jazz Series The Detroit Symphony Orchestra Paradise Jazz Series in Orchestra Hall is coming up quickly. Here’s a link to this year’s schedule: dso.org/jazz n
Craig Strain Bands 11-4, Saturday, Motor City Brass Band (MCBB) at St. Kenneth Church, 7:30 - 8:30 free, 14951 N. Haggerty Rd, Plymouth
11-17/18, Fri/Sat, Dr Pocket at Blue Goose Inn 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., 28911 Jefferson, St Clair Shores
12-1, Friday, Dr Pocket at Venture Church, 7-8 p.m., 8457 E. Highland Rd, Howell
12-2, Saturday, Dr Pocket at Marios, 8 p.m.-Midnight, 4222 Second, Detroit
12-10, MCBB Sounds of the Season, 3 p.m., Ford Community and Performing Arts Center. 15801 Michigan Ave, Dearborn
12-29/30, Fri/Sat, Dr Pocket at Blue Goose Inn 9:30 p.m.- 1:30 a.m., 28911 Jefferson, St Clair Shores
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Emily Laura Turns 99!Join us In Celebration
As many of you know, Emily Laura, the matriarch of the Greater Detroit Jazz Society, turns 99 on Sunday, November 26. That’s going into her 100th year! Just think of all the live jazz she has witnessed in her incredible lifetime. Although we are going to have a tribute to her at our December 2 concert at Shield’s, we are having a special party for her on the date of her birthday, at Shield’s of Southfield, from 2-4 p.m. There is no charge, you’ll order your own food from the menu and we’ll have some special surprises planned. Of COURSE there will be music! Emily has asked for no gifts; however, if you would be so kind to jot down your favorite memories of time spent with her (prefer-ably on an 8x11” sheet of paper), we’ll put together a book of your memories with her. That should be quite a story! Thanks in advance, you know how Emily adores the musicians, the jazz and her friends. If you would like to come out and celebrate Emily with us, please R.S.V.P. Sally Bolle: [email protected] n
5 O’Clock Rush Series continues at the spectacular Metropolitan United Methodist Church, 8000 Wood-ward Ave., Detroit. Every Tuesday at 5 p.m., people within the Metro-Detroit community gather to listen to free jazz music and enjoy the fellowship of others.• 11-7 – Open Jam with Stefan Kukurugya and Alan Day
– singers and instrumentalists welcome!!!!
• 11-14 – Vocalist Audrey Northington (Scat Diva) With Henry Gibson, and Alex Brooks.
• 11-21 – Bass and vocal Duet with Paul Keller and Meri Slaven
Emily Laura in her favorite spot – working the door for Jazz at Shield’s. Note that the charge for our concerts has only gone up $2!
Plymouth Ann Arbor Elks 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 dona-tion at the door and bring your dancing shoes. 11-14, Tuesday, Blues @ The Elks features The Boa Constrictors, a Detroit blues band with a rockabilly twist features Carl Caballero on vocals and harmonica Steve Allen on vocals and bass, Glenn James on vocals and guitar and Mike Kissick on drums.
11-28, Tuesday, Jazz @ The Elks features the The Terry Lower Trio w/Edye Evans Hyde.
12-7, First Thursday of each month. Burger night plus the West Side Ramblers. The core group is made up of 5 veteran musicians – Morgan Humecky on vocals, lead guitar and banjo; Sherry Humecky on the hammered dulcimer; Brian Newsom on chord melody/rhythm banjo; Kim Dominick on electric bass; Bob Ervin, rhythm guitar and vocals.
12-12, Tuesday, Blues @ The Elks features The Sax Maniacs Band. This 5-piece soul dance band from Detroit will be tearing it up with some honky tonk soul and more. Terry Burton on vocals, Ray Wise on guitar and vocals, Tom Hunter on bass and vocals, Joe Bruglio on drums and vocals and Dave “Dr. Z” Daniele on keys, sax and vocals. Check them out on YouTube and Facebook. 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
Ron Kischuk Tartarsauce Trad 12-6, first Wednesday of every month, Ron Kischuk’s Tartarsauce Traditional Jazz Band at the Grand Hotel (TV’s Grand Event) in Trenton. The Tartarsauce Traditional Jazz Band will feature Ron on trombone, Johnny Trudell on trumpet with an all-star band. 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, 734-671-5676, http://www.tvsgrandevent.com/home n
• 11-28 – Vocalist Marvin Jones, with pianist Rob Jones, and John King on bass
• 12-5 – Open Jam with Stefan Kukurugya and Alan Day! Singers and instrumentalists welcome!!
• 12-5 – CHRISTMAS SHOW with Vocalists Marvin Jones and Meri Slaven, Bill Meyer on piano, Takashi Io on bass, Bang Glen on drums, Carl Cafagna on sax/flute and Jimmy Smith on trumpet (6-7 p.m.)
• 12-19 – Pianist Jackson Steiger – winner of the MUMC Scholarship Award n
5 O’Clock Rush
Joshua James Every Wednesday, Joshua James and The Aston Neighbor-hood Pleasure Club present Bourbon, Brews and Jazz, 8 p.m. at Howe’s Bayou, 22848 Woodward Avenue, Fern-dale, 48220, 248-691-7145, www.howesbayouferndale.net.
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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 • TERRY AND JENNIFER ADDERLY • 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, DOUG DAVIS, PRISCILLA DEMEK , MICHAEL AND CHERYL DeMONACO, JEFF AND ELLEN DUNN, PATRICIA ELLIOT T, ROBERT AND DEBORAH ERVIN, JUNE E VERET T, DON GOSS, BOB HILTON, PAUL HUNT AND M.J. FALLS, JUNE STEINGER AND ROBERT GOLDMAN, DIANA AND MICHAEL K ARWOWSKI, EMILY L AURA, CHRISTAL LE WANDOWSKI, TOM LIEBOLD, JOHN LILLE Y, JUDITH LOCHER, WALLY AND ROSEMARY LUBZIK , PATRICK M acC ARROLL, DAVE AND K ATHLEEN MARC ACCIO,
JERRY MCKENZIE AND JUDY BLOOM, MICHIGAN JA ZZ FESTIVAL, RICHARD MOORE, JEFF MYERS, JANE MOSS, VICKIE AND BRIAN NE WSOM, 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,
CLEMENT 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
APRIL 7RJ SPANGLER / JAMES O’DONNELL
PLANET D NONET WITH VOCALIST CAMILLE PRICE
APRIL 21THE MILLIONAIRES
WITH VOCALIST DAN DEVINSMAY 5
KATE PATTERSON AND FRIENDSMAY 19
DAVE TATROW DIXIELAND ALL-STARS W/ DAVE BENNETT,
JAMES DAPOGNY, TBDJUNE 2
BARBARA WARE WITHCLIFF MONEAR, DAVE TATROW,
JEFF PEDRAZ AND SEAN DOBBINSJUNE 16
DOUG HORN QUINTET FEATURINGDOUG ON REEDS, PAUL KELLER ON
BASS, CAREY KOCHER ON VIBES, RICK ROE ON PIANO, JIM RYAN
ON DRUMS
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31 EARLYBIRD NEW YEARS EVE DINNER PARTY!
VOCALIST EMMA ABOUKASM W/JERRY MCKENZIE / DAVE TATROW,
RAY TINI / TAD WEEDJANUARY 6, 2018
CRAIG STRAIN ORCHESTRAWITH VOCALIST EMMA ABOUKASM
JANUARY 20RAGTIME RICK AND THE
CHEFS OF DIXIELANDFEBRUARY 3
CAKEWALKIN’ JASS BAND OF TOLEDOWITH VOCALIST NICOLE HEITGER
FEBRUARY 17SEAN DOBBINS QUARTET
FEATURING VOCALIST RAMONA COLLINS, PEYTON MILLER AND MATTHEW DOBBINS
MARCH 3VOCALIST KERRY PRICE AND FRIENDS
MARCH 17RICH MICHAELS AND FRIENDS
WITH VOCALIST RAMONA COLLINS
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26 – 2-4 P.M.EMILY LAURA BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
DECEMBER 2THE DAVE BENNETT QUARTET
DECEMBER 16 – CHRISTMAS CONCERTMETRO JAZZ VOICES
CARL CAFAGNA / MERI SLAVENTRISH SHANDOR / JORDAN SCHUG
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New Year’s Eve Dinner Party Sunday, December 31, 2017 – 6-9 p.m.
Hate being alone or out late on the big night? We have the solution!!! Join your fun and jazzy friends for an earlybird dinner party!
Your ticket price includes an all-star jazz band and Shield’s signature Lemon Chicken bu�et dinner; salad, rice, green
beans, redskins, dessert,and tax. $60. Cash bar. (Special dietary restrictions may order from menu.)
Ticket sales are limited and this event sells out quickly ... reserve a spot early by mailing a check, payable to GDJS, to
Bill Bolle, 6625 Aurora Drive, Troy, MI. 48098. Questions? – please call Sally Bolle
at 248-909-8668. Please include your e-mail or phone number with your order so that we can contact you in the unlikely event of a weather cancellation.
www.GreaterDetroitJazzSociety.com
25101 Telegraph Road (at 10 Mile) South�eld, 48033
(Please do not call the venue for reservations.)
SHIELD’S OF SOUTHFIELDGREAT FOOD, CASH BAR
Jerry McKenzieDave Tatrow Emma Aboukasm
Ray TiniTad Weed
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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. 11-7 Corey Kendrick on piano, 11-14 James Dapogny on piao and 11-21 Mike Karloff on piano. 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, Traditional 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• 11-3 – Don Swindell on trumpet• 11-10 – April and Dennis Tini• 11-17 – Vocalist Emma Aboukasm• 11-24 – Closed for Thanksgiving• 12-1 – Vocalist Lori LeFevre• 12-8 – Vocalist Sandra Bomar• 12-15 – Vocalist Ramona Collins• 12-22 – Vocalist Kate Patterson 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 need support in your thoughts and prayers …
Many in our audience will remember Elma “Dixiebelle” Tronianko, wife of Wally Tronianko. Dixiebelle was a noted vocal-ist and accordionist in the Detroit area for many years, perform-ing with trumpeter/dentist Chet Bogan’s band. She passed away last week at the age of 96 after many years of illnesss. She was also a Patron of GDJS. Here is her obituary: www.legacy.com/obituaries/livingstondaily/obituary.aspx?n=elma-tronianko-dixie-belle&pid=187073473&fhid=12926
• Adrienne “Agee” Bryant • Jim Dapogny• John Immonen • Paul Klinger• Kate Patterson • Patti Given • Bill Bolle
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
Jazz Brunch at D’Amato’s Every Sunday, Jazz brunch with Steve Jarosz, Carl Cafagna and Shannon Wade, 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 Ma-riachi. 222 Sherman Drive, Royal Oak, 48067, 248-584-7400. www.damatos.com/index n
Noon Jazz at Schoolcraft
On 12-13, Wednesday, Noon Jazz Concert at Schoolcraft College features the Paul Keller Holiday Jazz Concert featur-ing Sarah D’Angelo on vocals, Paul Finkbeiner on trumpet, Keith Kaminski on sax, Terry Kimura on trombone, pianist Ellen Rowe and drummer Sean Dobbins. Free, open to the public, sponsored by the Schoolcraft College Liberal Arts Of-fice and Music Department. Your donation at the door helps fund music student scholarships. Schoolcraft College, Kehrl Auditorium, VisTaTechCenter, 18600 Haggerty Rd., Livonia. 734-462-4403, www.schoolcraft.edu/music n
Bill Meyer Jam Session Every Thursday, see special guests below performing at 8:30-9:30 p.m., The RGB Trio – Jam Session and Open Mic night in Detroit for 16 years. Beginning at 8:30-12:30. Features pianist and leader Bill Meyer, with Ralphe Armstrong on bass and Gayelynn McKinney on drums and always great vocalists and musicians popping to perform. Jam session begins at 8:30 p.m., No cover for the best live jam in Detroit! Bert’s Market-place, 2738 Russell in the Detroit Eastern Market. For more information call 313-207-3904. $5 cover for non-performers.• 11-2 – Sky Covington• 11-9 – Michael Cady• 11-16 – Deanna Weeden• 11-23 – No Music Thanksgiving• 11-30 – Caroline Crawford 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.GreaterDetroit-JazzSociety.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 pro-gramming. Maxine Michaels (host of Maxology, every Friday night from 7-11 p.m.)
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: [email protected]
DAVE BENNETT Look for him at several Shield’s concerts later this year and all around the nation. 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 Every Sunday at 6 p.m., Music Hall Jam Session with the Scott Gwinnell Trio, Courtesy of Music Hall and the Metro-Detroit Jazz Workshop, join for a free jam session. No opening set, bring yourself, your voice/instrument and jam! 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. She’s always with Ray Heitger’s Cakewalkin’ Jass Band (see Ray Heitger).
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: www.PaulKellerJazz and www.PKOrecords.com.
11-12, Sunday, All About the Trio: Back to the Basics featuring Ellen Rowe on piano, Paul Keller on bass and Pete Siers on drums. Kerrytown Concert House, 415 North Fourth Avenue, Ann Arbor, 48104, 734-769-2999, kerrytownconcerthouse.com
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WHERE’S THE JAZZ? RON KISCHUK / TOLEDO JAZZ ORCHESTRA AND 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.
Ron is also the Artistic Director for the Toledo Jazz Orchestra, please visit www.toledojazzz.org for a complete listing of their events at the Valentine Theatre, or call 419-242-2787.
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 vocalists Kerry Price, Nicole Heitger and Sarah D’Angelo on alternating weeks. 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 Each Friday, 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. Each Saturday will feature Jim David on piano. Ms. Mary’s and Pete Too! dining. Relax-ing 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. 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.
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) plays a tasty brunch with a trio and special guest artist every week.
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 [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 11-9, (normally, First Thursday ), 12-7, First Thursday, Gabby Rosolino and Friends return to the Sports Channel Bar. 7:30-10:30 p.m., Gabby Rosolino on flugelhorn/vocals, Ron Rosolino on bass and vocals, Dennis DeCello on drums, Jerry Neeley on keys, Tom Ploeger on sax. 25419 Jefferson, St. Clair Shores, 586-771-2333. Sit-ins welcome! Come down and hear some good easy jazz, nice setting and great food.
FRED SCOTT Every Friday and Saturday, Fred Scott on piano and vocals at Little Daddy’s, 6-9 p.m., 39500 Woodward Avenue, Bloomfield Hills, www.littledaddys.com
GEORGE SINNOTT – NORTH OAKLAND DIXIELAND BAND 11-18, Saturday, North Oakland Dixieland Band plays a Benefit for the North Oakland Concert Band, Christ the Redeemer Church, 2700 Waldon Road, Lake Orion, MI Wine and Cheese Party, Music starts at 6:15 PM, admission is free, however donations are appreciated.
11-21, Tuesday, North Oakland Dixieland Band plays at Silver Maples, 100 Silver Maples Drive, Chelsea, MI, Performance from 7 - 8 pm. For tickets, call Emily Meloche, 734-475-4111
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
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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Emma Aboukasm 11-7, Tuesday, and 11-22, Wednesday, Emma performs with Scott Gwinnell at the Caucus Club, 150 W. Congress St., Detroit, MI. 11-11 – Noon, Emma performs for the George Davidson Fundraiser, Zal Gaz Grotto, 2070 West Stadium Boulevard, Ann Arbor. 11-14 – Emma performs at the Dirty Dog Jazz Café, 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. shows, 97 Kercheval Ave. Grosse Pointe, www.DirtyDogJazz.com 11-17, Friday, Catch Emma with the Rich Michael’s Trio at Joe’s Top Dog, 13342 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, 48126 n
Meri Slaven 11-14, Wednesday, Meri performs at the Stray Cat Lounge with the Kris Kurzawa Trio, 7:30-11:30 p.m., 40813 Garfield, Clinton Township, 48038. 586-764-8544. 11-29, Wednesday, Jazz at Fiorelli’s ROC with Meri Slaven and Kevin Grenier on piano. Fiorelli’s Restaurant Collection, 26123 E. Huron River Dr., Flat Rock, 48134, 7-10 p.m. n
Jimmy Smith/James Hughes Every Tuesday, The Jimmy Smith Trio performs @ Goodnite Gracie, live jazz, 222 N. Sherman Drive., Royal Oak, MI 48067, 8-11 p.m. 248-584-7400, no cover. www.damatos.com Every Wednesday, the The Lotus Jam, Detroit area’s great week-ly jam session hosted by James Hughes on saxophone and Jimmy Smith on trumpet has outstanding live jazz with weekly themes. They use different rhythm sections weekly with a great jazz room,
and sit-ins welcome. 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 Every Thursday, The Liz Smith Trio performs @ Goodnite Gracie, live jazz, 222 N. Sherman Drive., Royal Oak, MI 48067, 8-11 p.m. 248-584-7400, no cover. www.damatos.com Third Friday, The Hughes/Smith Quintet performs at Motor City Wine, Cover charge: pay what you like, 9 p.m.-12 a.m. 1949 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, 48216. http://motorcitywine.com 12-1 The Hughes/Smith Quintet performs at Cliff Bells. This will be a prerecord release show. We will have copies of the new record “Motion” which will be released in January. 9pm., 2030 Park Avenue, Detroit, www.cliffbells.com n
Jimmy Ryan / Terry Lower 11-29, Wednesday, A new gig! The Jimmy Ryan Trio, featuring Jimmy on drums, Terry Lower on keys and Ray Tini on bass. Grand Tavern in the Laurel Park Mall, 37714 6 Mile Rd., Livonia, 48152, corner of 6 mile and 734-744-5666. n
O’Malley’s Thursday, O’Malley’s Supper, Spirits & Song Thursday night live jazz series. 15231 Farmington, (located at 5 Mile and Farmington) in Livonia, 48154, 7-10 p.m., no cover, 734-427-7775, owner Frank Grisa is the brother of pianist Dale Grisa. They have excellent food, a very unique menu of homemade food, in an atmosphere very conducive to live jazz. http://omalleyslivonia.com. Also check their Facebook page for updates. n