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SUMMARY:Sean Dobbins Quartet
DESCRIPTION:There will be two separate seatings at 7:30pm & 9:30pm for this performance. \n(Seatings to begin at 5pm & 8:45pm respectively) \n************************************************************************************************** \nJazz drummer Sean Dobbins got his start as sought-after Detroit area jazz sideman at a young age\, when he would regularly play with Blue Note artist Louis Smith. As Sean’s Career progressed\, he found himself the recipient of many awards and accolades including the “Woody Herman Jazz Award”\, an award for outstanding musicianship\, as well as the Louis Armstrong Scholarship. Due to Sean’s great talent both as a player and an educator\, he has been the focus of countless news articles and jazz radio programs. \nThough still young by jazz standards\, Dobbins has amassed an impressive list of playing companions. He has performed/toured/recorded with Johnny Basset\, Benny Golson\, Dr. Lonnie Smith\, Frank Morgan\, Joey DeFrancesco\, George Cables\, James “Blood” Ulmer\, Marcus Belgrave\, Larry Willis\, Rodney Whittaker\, Claude Black\, Johnny O’Neal\, Paul Keller\, Tad Weed\, Kurt Krahnke\, Jon Hendricks\, David “Fathead” Newman\, Donald Walden\, Cyrus Chesnut\, Barry Harris\, David Baker\, Randy Johnston\, Marion Hayden\, Mose Allison\, and a host of other great musicians. \nSean’s sound can best be described as hard-driving\, solid rhythm with refreshing melodic sensibility. Some of Sean’s influences include Art Blakey\, Jeff Hamilton\, Jeff “Tain” Watts\, Ed Thigpen\, Sonny Payne\, and also Detroit area greats Gerald Cleaver and the one and only Elvin Jones. A product of the Ann Arbor Public Schools\, Sean has stayed devoted to education throughout his life. Early mentor Louis Smith\, an Ann Arbor Public Schools band teacher\, impressed the importance of a good education upon Sean at an early age. Sean is known in his community as a band director\, drum teacher and positive influence for many. \nIn 1999 Sean was asked to become the director of the Ann Arbor Public Schools Summer Jazz Program. This program was designed to help educate and inspire young artist as they began their quest of learning jazz. In 1998\, a year before Sean’s arrival\, the program was in jeopardy of being cancelled due to low enrollment. In 2000\, a year after Sean took over the reigns\, the enrollment more than tripled and a year later\, the group was featured on WEMU\, a national jazz radio program. \nAs a father of three\, Sean knows\, understands\, and accepts the challenge of continuing the art from through clinics\, master classes\, and concerts for up and coming musicians. Sean makes it a point of incorporating educational opportunities into all of his road trips.\nSean is no stranger to local or national headlines; he frequently plays at venues such as the Firefly Club (Ann Arbor)\, Baker’s Keyboard Lounge (Detroit)\, the Music Hall Jazz Cafe (Detroit)\, Murphy’s Place (Toledo) and Buddy Guy’s (Chicago). His recent recordings include “Odyssey” (PKO Records)\, “Revealing” (Reparation Records)\, and “Christmas Songs for Jazz Lovers” (PKO Records)\, and Blue Horizons featuring Sean and his quintet\, the Modern Jazz Messengers. \nFind out more here!
URL:https://www.jjrothdesign.com/event/sean-dobbins-and-the-jazz-messengers-2-2023-03-11/
CATEGORIES:Straight ahead
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SUMMARY:Brandon Williams Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Showtimes are at 7:30p & 9:30p for this performance. \n(Doors open at 5pm for dinner/Seating begins at 6:15p for the first show & 9:00p for the second show) \n*********************************************************************************** \n\nFri: Straight ahead jazz- Dwight Adams/trumpet\, Wesley Reynoso/piano\, Jeremiah Edwards/bass\, Brandon Williams/drums\n \nSat: Contemporary jazz quartet- Jeff Ponders/sax\, Derrick Benford/piano\, Damon Warmack/bass\, Brandon Williams/drums\n \nSun: Organ Trio- Gerrard Gibbs/organ\, Larry Barris/Guitar\, Brandon Williams/drums\n \nDetroit-bred Brandon Williams’ life has always included music in some capacity. First as a listener\, then as a musician\, and ultimately\, as a producer. He is a musical architect that is quickly making his name and stake as a front-runner in the music industry with the release of his 2014 debut album entitled XII featuring Robert Glasper\, Jean Baylor (formerly of Zhane’)\, Frank McComb\, Nicholas Payton\, Choklate\, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and more. The album has received high praises from musical luminaries such as Jean-Paul “Bluey” Maunick (Incognito)\, Chuckii Booker\, Maysa Leak\, Ledisi\, Rahsaan Patterson\, Marion Meadows\, Dianne Reeves\, Sinbad\, Will Downing\, Jill Scott and many others. He has also been personally endorsed as a great producer by the legendary Quincy Jones.\n \nHe is a tastemaker with an undeniable track record. As an musician\, he has performed with Musiq Soulchild\, Chantae Cann (Snarky Puppy)\, Talib Kweli\, Dionne Ferris\, Eric Roberson\, Najee\, Angie Stone\, Wyclef Jean of The Fugees\, Raheem DeVaughn\, Keyon Harrold (Miles Ahead)\, Gordon Chambers\, Rance Allen\, Ronnie McNair (The Four Tops) Kevin Toney\, Kim Burrell\, Carvin Winans\, Jaguar Wright\, Derrick Hodge\, Gene Dunlap\, Johnny O’Neal\, Geno Young\, Talib Kweli\, Earnest Pugh\, Millie Scott\, Martha Reeves\, The Last Poets\, Sy Smith\, Zo!\, Carmen Rodgers\, Conya Doss\, Mike Phillips\, and Sherry Scott\, formerly of Earth\, Wind & Fire. He’s also opened for some of the industry’s finest including; Faith Evans\, Morris Day and The Time\, Jose James\, The Isley Brothers\, Angela Winbush\, Janelle Monae\, George Duke\, Liv Warfield\, Regina Belle\, P.J. Morton (Maroon 5)\, Joe Sample\, Norman Brown\, and Jonathan Butler\,  just to name a few. He’s even performed for Earvin “Magic” Johnson\, MC Lyte\, Holly Robinson-Peete\, The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan\, Curtis Armstrong (Revenge of the Nerds\, Ray)\, Vondie Curtis-Hall\, and Spike Lee.\n \nFind more about Brandon Williams HERE!\n 
URL:https://www.jjrothdesign.com/event/brandon-williams-2-2023-01-08/
CATEGORIES:Organ Music,Straight ahead
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SUMMARY:Brandon Williams Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Showtimes are at 7:30p & 9:30p for this performance. \n(Doors open at 5pm for dinner/Seating begins at 6:15p for the first show & 9:00p for the second show) \n*********************************************************************************** \n\nFri: Straight ahead jazz- Dwight Adams/trumpet\, Wesley Reynoso/piano\, Jeremiah Edwards/bass\, Brandon Williams/drums\n \nSat: Contemporary jazz quartet- Jeff Ponders/sax\, Derrick Benford/piano\, Damon Warmack/bass\, Brandon Williams/drums\n \nSun: Organ Trio- Gerrard Gibbs/organ\, Larry Barris/Guitar\, Brandon Williams/drums\n \nDetroit-bred Brandon Williams’ life has always included music in some capacity. First as a listener\, then as a musician\, and ultimately\, as a producer. He is a musical architect that is quickly making his name and stake as a front-runner in the music industry with the release of his 2014 debut album entitled XII featuring Robert Glasper\, Jean Baylor (formerly of Zhane’)\, Frank McComb\, Nicholas Payton\, Choklate\, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and more. The album has received high praises from musical luminaries such as Jean-Paul “Bluey” Maunick (Incognito)\, Chuckii Booker\, Maysa Leak\, Ledisi\, Rahsaan Patterson\, Marion Meadows\, Dianne Reeves\, Sinbad\, Will Downing\, Jill Scott and many others. He has also been personally endorsed as a great producer by the legendary Quincy Jones.\n \nHe is a tastemaker with an undeniable track record. As an musician\, he has performed with Musiq Soulchild\, Chantae Cann (Snarky Puppy)\, Talib Kweli\, Dionne Ferris\, Eric Roberson\, Najee\, Angie Stone\, Wyclef Jean of The Fugees\, Raheem DeVaughn\, Keyon Harrold (Miles Ahead)\, Gordon Chambers\, Rance Allen\, Ronnie McNair (The Four Tops) Kevin Toney\, Kim Burrell\, Carvin Winans\, Jaguar Wright\, Derrick Hodge\, Gene Dunlap\, Johnny O’Neal\, Geno Young\, Talib Kweli\, Earnest Pugh\, Millie Scott\, Martha Reeves\, The Last Poets\, Sy Smith\, Zo!\, Carmen Rodgers\, Conya Doss\, Mike Phillips\, and Sherry Scott\, formerly of Earth\, Wind & Fire. He’s also opened for some of the industry’s finest including; Faith Evans\, Morris Day and The Time\, Jose James\, The Isley Brothers\, Angela Winbush\, Janelle Monae\, George Duke\, Liv Warfield\, Regina Belle\, P.J. Morton (Maroon 5)\, Joe Sample\, Norman Brown\, and Jonathan Butler\,  just to name a few. He’s even performed for Earvin “Magic” Johnson\, MC Lyte\, Holly Robinson-Peete\, The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan\, Curtis Armstrong (Revenge of the Nerds\, Ray)\, Vondie Curtis-Hall\, and Spike Lee.\n \nFind more about Brandon Williams HERE!\n 
URL:https://www.jjrothdesign.com/event/brandon-williams-2-2023-01-07/
CATEGORIES:Organ Music,Straight ahead
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SUMMARY:Zen Zadravec Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Showtimes are at 7:30p & 9:30p for this performance. \n(Doors open at 5pm for dinner/Seating begins at 6:15p for the first show & 9:00p for the second show) \n************************************************************************************************** \nZen Zadravec\, jazz pianist\, saxophonist\, and composer views all music as a form of creative communication. The goal is to create music based on human experience. It is also to absorb as much music as possible to develop through the lens of Humanism based on the philosophies of Nichiren Buddhism. Ultimately\, Zadravec strives to create music that inspires\, encourages\, and touches people’s hearts. \nZadravec is a musical chameleon. Whether it is jazz\, R&B\, funk\, rock\, or pop\, he plays each with a freshness and confidence rarely found in someone so young. Born in Winnipeg\, Canada\, in 1974\, Zadravec studied classical piano from the age of five. At eleven\, he began studying the saxophone and the flute. Hearing Miles Davis transformed his life and influenced his decision to become a jazz musician. In 1992\, Zadravec attended York University’s Jazz Program\, and in 1997 he graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. During his time at York\, Zadravec was also the recipient of two Oscar Peterson Awards for excellence as a jazz pianist. In 2000\, he earned a Graduate’s Degree in Jazz Performance at Rutgers University. \nZadravec also has studied with some of the biggest names in jazz\, such as Kenny Barron\, Don Thompson\, John Gittens\, Vic Juris\, Ted Dunbar\, and Ralph Bowen. A natural innovator and leader\, he runs two of his own bands: the Zen Zadravec Quartet and his fusion group Human Revolution. Zadravec has also performed or recorded with: Ron Carter\, Louis Hayes\, Karriem Riggins\, Ali Jackson\, Mike Pope\, Mark Whitfield Jr.\, Bijon Watson\, Mark Gross\, Derrick Gardner\, Vincent Gardner\, Todd Bashore\, Kenny Davis\, Steve Turre\, Ralph Bowen\, Sean Jones\, Conrad Herwig\, Freddie Hendrix\, Don Thompson\, Lorne Lofsky\, Charles Fambrough\, Valery Ponomarev\, Dave Watson\, Darryl Dixon\, Gloria Gaynor\, Joan Rivers\, Bob Newhart\, Sally Kellerman\, among others. \nVersatile\, creative\, energetic\, and dynamic\, Zadravec is continuously experimenting and refining his sound and musical conception through concerts\, recordings\, and education. His music is always exploring beautiful melodies\, interesting chord progressions\, and rhythmic diversity. Zadravec’s latest CD release titled Human Revolution is a musical work supported by the Canadian Grant Organization called Factor or (The Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent on Recordings).
URL:https://www.jjrothdesign.com/event/zen-zadravec-quartet-3-2022-10-16/
CATEGORIES:Straight ahead
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SUMMARY:Zen Zadravec Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Showtimes are at 7:30p & 9:30p for this performance. \n(Doors open at 5pm for dinner/Seating begins at 6:15p for the first show & 9:00p for the second show) \n************************************************************************************************** \nZen Zadravec\, jazz pianist\, saxophonist\, and composer views all music as a form of creative communication. The goal is to create music based on human experience. It is also to absorb as much music as possible to develop through the lens of Humanism based on the philosophies of Nichiren Buddhism. Ultimately\, Zadravec strives to create music that inspires\, encourages\, and touches people’s hearts. \nZadravec is a musical chameleon. Whether it is jazz\, R&B\, funk\, rock\, or pop\, he plays each with a freshness and confidence rarely found in someone so young. Born in Winnipeg\, Canada\, in 1974\, Zadravec studied classical piano from the age of five. At eleven\, he began studying the saxophone and the flute. Hearing Miles Davis transformed his life and influenced his decision to become a jazz musician. In 1992\, Zadravec attended York University’s Jazz Program\, and in 1997 he graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. During his time at York\, Zadravec was also the recipient of two Oscar Peterson Awards for excellence as a jazz pianist. In 2000\, he earned a Graduate’s Degree in Jazz Performance at Rutgers University. \nZadravec also has studied with some of the biggest names in jazz\, such as Kenny Barron\, Don Thompson\, John Gittens\, Vic Juris\, Ted Dunbar\, and Ralph Bowen. A natural innovator and leader\, he runs two of his own bands: the Zen Zadravec Quartet and his fusion group Human Revolution. Zadravec has also performed or recorded with: Ron Carter\, Louis Hayes\, Karriem Riggins\, Ali Jackson\, Mike Pope\, Mark Whitfield Jr.\, Bijon Watson\, Mark Gross\, Derrick Gardner\, Vincent Gardner\, Todd Bashore\, Kenny Davis\, Steve Turre\, Ralph Bowen\, Sean Jones\, Conrad Herwig\, Freddie Hendrix\, Don Thompson\, Lorne Lofsky\, Charles Fambrough\, Valery Ponomarev\, Dave Watson\, Darryl Dixon\, Gloria Gaynor\, Joan Rivers\, Bob Newhart\, Sally Kellerman\, among others. \nVersatile\, creative\, energetic\, and dynamic\, Zadravec is continuously experimenting and refining his sound and musical conception through concerts\, recordings\, and education. His music is always exploring beautiful melodies\, interesting chord progressions\, and rhythmic diversity. Zadravec’s latest CD release titled Human Revolution is a musical work supported by the Canadian Grant Organization called Factor or (The Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent on Recordings).
URL:https://www.jjrothdesign.com/event/zen-zadravec-quartet-3-2022-10-15/
CATEGORIES:Straight ahead
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