Markus Rutz plays trumpet with bluesy, soulful style and a tone that has been called gorgeous. He composes music from his home base in Chicago, Illinois where he also performs with modern jazz groups, Latin jazz bands and pit orchestras for musical theater. Since 2012 Markus has released two recordings featuring original compositions. On each Markus […]

Internationally renowned bassist and Mack Avenue recording artist, Rodney Whitaker, currently holds the titles of Professor of Jazz Bass and Director of Jazz Studies at Michigan State University where he has built one of the leading jazz degree programs and performing faculty in the United States of America.  He is considered one of the leading […]

Please note we will have two seating's for this event at 5pm and 8pm. Reservations will not be taken, only advance tickets will be sold for this event. Purchase Tickets! Trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard breaks the mold with his new quintet, The E-Collective. This project journeys to an exciting realm of grooved fusion teeming […]

Dwight Adams is a soul-inspired, R'n'B trumpeter. He has played and recorded with Marcus Belgrave, Rodney Whitaker, James Carter, Shawn Wallace and Donald Walden, and tours with Stevie Wonder. He has served as a jazz trumpet instructor at both Ohio State University and Michigan State University. Basically, he's the man!

Celebrate Valentines Day Weekend by joining us at Cliff Bell's for a special and unique evening in Downtown Detroit. Experience our historic venue with entertainment by the Clif Wallace Quintet (featuring Meagan McNeal!) and a very special dinner prepared by our own Executive Chef Joe Susko. Showtimes are Saturday at 6:30 and 9:30 and Sunday […]