JAZZ FANS OF GREATER DETROIT

Live Jazz the Week of February 3, 2015 - Greater Detroit Jazz Society Jazz-o-Gram:

From:	Dave L.
Sent on:	Tuesday, February 3, 2015, 8:40 AM

Subject: Greater Detroit Jazz Society Jazz-o-Gram: Live Jazz the Week of February 3, 2015

Dear Jazz Fans,

Dennis Coffey advised that he is on Channel 4 this morning at 10 a.m.

There’s only two more weeks to purchase your tickets to the 23rd Annual Mardi Gras party sponsored by the Greater Detroit Jazz Society. The date is Sunday, February 15 (info and flier below), and tickets are limited and almost sold out. Call today: Rosemary Newton, our Event Director, to make your reservations,[masked]. Leave a message and she will return your call. Better yet, mail in your check to guarantee a spot. Groups are welcome, bring all of your friends. The band features Dave Tatrow on trumpet, leader, Dave Bennett on clarinet, Bill Meyer on piano, Keith DeWitt on trombone, Doug Cobb on drums and Bill Bolle on bass.

For those who would like to make a donation in Midge Ellis’ memory, Gary Ellis (her son) advised that the children have started the Midge Ellis Music Scholarship at the Schoolcraft Foundation (Schoolcraft College). Donations in her memory will help young jazz students further their studies of jazz for years to come – how perfect. To donate, go to: http://scf.schoolcraft.edu – Click on “Foundation” and “Donate Now” in memory of Midge Ellis. The college will do the rest. I tried the link and it appears to work. The number of the Schoolcraft college Foundation is[masked] if you have any questions, or Email: [address removed]. If you prefer to send a check, I’m certain they can advise how to do that.

Here’s a review by Charles Latimer from his “I Dig Jazz” blog re: Meri Slaven / Gary Schunk new CDs: http://idigjazz.blogspot.com/2014/10/meri-slaven-gary-schunk-have-crazy-good.html

Sally and Bill

TONIGHT:

2-3, Tuesday, Dixieland and Traditional Jazz with Paul Klinger's Easy Street Jazz Band features Sarah D’Angelo sing and playing clarinet, Ruthie Cordray on cello, from 5:30 till 8:30 p.m at Zal Gaz Grotto. Join leader, cornetist Paul Klinger, pianist James Dapogny, clarinetist Mike Jones, string bassist Paul Keller, guitarist Rod McDonald, trombonist Terry Kimura, drummer Pete Siers and special guests. Easy Street Jazz Band specializes in jazz from the 1920s and 30s. Good food and drink available, and Melissa Reid's fabulous cakes and desserts. Safe, free parking. Zal Gaz Grotto is located at 2070 W. Stadium Boulevard in Ann Arbor. Second Tuesday features Kerry Price on piano and vocals doing some recording for Kerry’s up-coming CD, “Shades of Blue."

2-3, Tuesday, 6-9 p.m. Pianist Charles Boles, guitarist Ron English, bassist John Dana and Renell Gonzalez on drums. 6-9 p.m., no cover! Dirty Dog Jazz Café. Located at 97 Kercheval, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236, (313)[masked]. Visit their web site for more information and show times. www.dirtydogjazz.com.

2-3, Tuesday. 8 p.m., Dennis Coffey playing the best in Motown, Jazz and Blues at the Northern Lights Lounge (for five years!) 660 W. Baltimore, Detroit. [masked]. Dennis Coffey on guitar and vocals, with various other great musicians. Great jazz, great food, no cover, and free lighted parking.

2-3, Tuesday, Michele Ramo solo 8-string guitar. Jenuine Cigar Lounge, 44791 Schoenherr Road. Call Jenuwine at 586/[masked]. 7:30-10:30 p.m.,

2-3, Tuesday, 8 p.m., Dégagé Jazz Café, the Gene Parker Jazz Jam. Dégagé Jazz Cafe, 301 River Road, Maumee, OH 43537, [masked].

2-4, Wednesday, WEDNESDAY NOON CONCERTS@SCHOOLCRAFT COLLEGE. Schoolcraft College VisTaTech Center, The noon concert series events are open to the public and last approximately one hour. Donations at the door help fund student scholarships. Schoolcraft College Music Department, www.schoolcraft.edu/music,[masked]. Future concerts: February 4 Michigan Philharmonic Chamber Ensemble, February 18 Gene Parker Quintet, March 11 Schoolcraft Music Faculty, March 25 Sheila Landis Jazz, April 8 Christopher Harding, piano

2-4, Wednesday, please see schedule below for the Dirty Dog Jazz Café. Located at 97 Kercheval, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236, (313)[masked]. The Dirty Dog Jazz Café is open for lunch. Live entertainment every Tuesday through Saturday, reservations are recommended. See web site for cover charge information and show times. www.dirtydogjazz.com. Great drink and food menu specials. Usually no cover charge for Wednesday and Thursday jazz shows! Please visit their web site for more details about the artists and pricing.

• 2-4 Wednesday through 2-7, Saturday – Straight Ahead

• 2-11 Wednesday through 2-12, Thursday – Tad Weed Trio

• 2-13 Friday through 2-14, Saturday – Barbara Morrison

• 2-18 Wednesday through Saturday, 2-21 – Spencer Barefield Quartet

• 2-25 Wednesday through 2-28 Saturday – Scott Gwinnell Quintet

2-4, every Wednesday, The Glenn Tucker Organ Trio at Cliff Bell's, 8:30 p.m., no cover. 2030 Park Avenue, Detroit, 48226,[masked], www.cliffbells.com

2-4, every Wednesday, Ragtime Rick and the Chefs of Dixieland every Wednesday at the Sodbuster. 8-11 p.m., 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,[masked], www.chefsofdixieland.com or www.sodbusterbar.com.

2-4, every Wednesday, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Dégagé Jazz Café, the Gene Parker Jazz Jam. Dégagé Jazz Cafe, 301 River Road, Maumee, OH 43537,[masked].

2-5, first Thursday of each month, 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[masked]. Good selection of food and drinks at affordable prices, nice room with lots of tables. Sit-ins welcome!

2-5, 2-19, Thursday (first and third of each month), Gary Greenfelder Orchestra (GGO) at Club 54 with regulars – vocalist Jennifer Jones, with special guests. Gary suggests making reservations. Located on Van Dyke Road just north of 16 Mile Road on the east side of the street (in the Sterling Plaza)! "We Strive to Keep Music Alive." 7-10 p.m. Call [masked]. $5 cover, not much for a 19-piece band!

2-5, Thursday (except the second) – former Stan Kenton drummer Jerry McKenzie, Ray Tini on bass, and "Just Jazz" 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 Quartet. S

ee schedule below:

• 2-5 – Dave Tatrow on trumpet

• 2-12 – Don Swindell Band

• 2-19 – Vocal stylings of Kate Patterson

• 2-26 – Paul Vornhagen on sax/flute/vocals

• 3-5 – Sandra Bomar on Vocals

• 3-12 – Don Swindell Band.

• 3-15 – Ed Gooch on Vocals/Trombone

• 3- 26 – Cheryl Martin on Vocals

• 4-1 – April Tini on Vocals, husband Dennis on Piano.

• 4-9 – Don Swindell Band

• 4-16 – Jim Cooper on Vibes

2-5, Thursday, RGB Trio Open Mic Jazz Jam at Bert’s Marketplace. Award-winning and longest-running jam session in Detroit, going on 14 years. Features pianist and leader Bill Meyer, Ralphe Armstrong on bass and Gayelynn McKinney on drums. Jam session begins at 8:30 p.m., $3 cover for the best live jam in Detroit! 2738 Russell in the Detroit Eastern Market.

2-5, Thursday (every) The Paul Carey Trio (Hammond Organ Jazz) is at The Harbor House, 440 Clinton St, Downtown Detroit, near Greektown. Music from 10 p.m.-2 a.m.

2-5, Thursday, Michele Ramo special guests sitting in. Jenuwine Cigar Factory Outlets, 8-11 p.m., #1 Cigar Lounge in Michigan. 44791 Schoenherr Rd., Sterling Heights,[masked].

2-5, every Thursday, the Dan David Trio at the Detroit Seafood Market from 5:30-8:30 p.m. 1435 Randolph St., Detroit. [masked], http://www.thedetroitseafoodmarket.com, every Thursday, Toty Viola guitar/vocals with Greg (Greco) Freeman on Percussion/vocals at Baker’s Keyboard Lounge, 20510 Livernois Ave, Detroit, MI 48221 Happy Hour 4:30pm - 7:30 pm

2-6, Friday, Friday Jazz at the Maple with the Legacy Jazz Group “Classic Jazz from BeBop to Post Bop.” Romantic jazz featuring Dave Luncin, Marc Levin, Keith Malinowski and Karen Tomalis. 6:15 p.m., free at the Maple Theatre Café, corner of Maple and Telegraph.

2-6, Friday, From Linda Yohn, 89 1 WEMU Music Director: WEMU Sesi Motors – Jan Winkelman 5:01 Jazz Show presents a show for jazz lovers. With Valentine’s Day in mind, we present The Bob Mervak – Isabel Nelson Quartet at Rush Street featuring Bob on vocals and piano, Isabel on vocals, bassist Jeff Pedraz and drummer Adam James, 314 South Main between Liberty and William in Ann Arbor. As with all 5:01 Jazz shows, music starts at 5PM and is free. Get there early! WEMU presents the free 5:01 Jazz shows generally on the first Friday of the month from October through May. For the past two years, the events have taken place at Rush Street, 314 South Main Street in Ann Arbor. Newly remodeled and centrally located, Rush Street is the perfect spot for this happy hour series. 5:01 Jazz is named for the late Dr. Jan Winkelman, a jazz trumpet player, a jazz enthusiast and WEMU’s first major donor. For more information, contact WEMU General Manager Mary Motherwell or WEMU Music Director Linda Yohn at[masked].

2-6, Friday and Saturday, Jazz Series at Onyx, 208 W. Fifth Street, (Royal Oak’s newest, hippest Modern Steakhouse & Whiskey Bar, in Royal Oak, 8-midnight

2-6, Friday, The Jimmy Smith Quartet featuring Beth Stalker

2-7, Saturday, Soul Cycle

2-13, Friday, The Jimmy Smith Quartet featuring Sarah Barnes D’Angelo

2-14, Saturday, The Russ Miller Quintet featuring Jeannine Miller

2-20, Friday, The Jimmy Smith Quartet featuring Beth Stalker

2-21, Saturday, The Doug Horn Trio featuring Sunny Wilkinson on vocals, Kurt Krahnke on bass and Cary Kocher on vibes

2-27, Friday, The Kris Kurrawa Quartet featuring Liz Mervak)

2-28, Saturday, The Bob Mervak Trio

2-7, Saturday, The Greater Detroit Jazz Society “Jazz at Shield’s” presents the TNT Big Band featuring Renee King Jackson on vocals. 1-4 p.m. at Shield’s of Southfield, $10 entertainment charge. www.GreaterDetroitJazzSociety.com Please see attached flier for more information and complete schedule.

2-7, Saturday, Vocalist Barbara Ware with Cliff Monear on piano, Peabody’s Restaurant, 34965 Woodward Avenue, Birmingham. [masked].

2-7, Saturday, Dennis Coffee Trio at the Maple Theater Café. 6-9 p.m. The Maple Theater is located at 4135 W. Maple Road, Bloomfield, MI 48301. Telephone[masked].

2-7, Saturday, The Bird & The Bread, new restaurant in Birmingham, kicks off their winter concert series with International known performer, VINX. He’ll be performing in the Elm Room, an adjoining banquet and event space to The Bird & The Bread. 8 p.m., two 45 minute sets, three seatings available: Stadium Seating (first four rows) $30, Table Seating (six tables of ten) $25 and High Top Bar Seating (ten tables of four) $20. Guests are not required to buy full tables so may be seated with other guests at a table. Tickets for Purchase at: http://www.neptix.com/venue/1157 The Bird & The Bread is located at 210 S. Old Woodward Avenue in downtown Birmingham. www.thebirdandthebread.com. For more information, call[masked]. Owner Kristin Jonna, [address removed].

2-8, Sunday, Jim Wyse Memorial:

On Sunday, February 8, a memorial service for Jim Wyse will take place at the Harry J. Wills Funeral Home at noon. The funeral home is located at 37000 West Six Mile Rd., Livonia, 48152 (on the north side of Six Mile, east of Newburgh Rd.). The telephone number is[masked].

Following the service, there will be a memorial luncheon and jam session from 1-4 p.m. at Burton Manor, 2777 Schoolcraft Rd., Livonia, 48150 (just west of Inkster). Telephone number is[masked]. The Marge’s Band that Jim has led for so many years, will perform featuring Terry Kimura on trombone, Paul Klinger on reeds, Anthony Stanco on trumpet, John Hammer on piano, Bill Bolle on bass, and Bob Pinterich on drums. There will be another rhythm section comprised of Paul Keller on bass, Chuck Shermetaro on piano and Tom Brown on drums to facilitate the jam session. There will be plenty of Jim’s favorite tunes. Lunch with beer, wine and pop will be provided. Jim’s family members welcome friends as well as his musical colleagues. Musicians, please bring your instruments.

2-8, Sunday, The Speakeasy Quartet with Dave Bennett, clarinet; Mike Karoub, cello, Hugh Leal, guitar and Mike Karloff , piano. … joined by guest trumpeter Dave Tatrow present our "Early Mardi Gras" concert. 2:30 pm at Mackenzie Hall, 3277 Sandwich, Windsor N9C 1A9. (4 blocks south of Ambassador Bridge). Tickets are $15 advance (on sale Jan. 8th), call[masked] for phone credit card orders. $20 at the door.

2-8, Sunday, special this week – 6-9 p.m. The Rhythm Kings Celebrate 14 years at Zal Gaz Grotto. The 14^th anniversary party will celebrate this local 10-piece big band, one of the few to specialize in the old-time big-band music of the late 1920s and early 1930s associated with Jelly Roll Morton and King Oliver. This authentic 1920’s and 30’s style dance orchestra that will transport you to another time and place. Vintage-style dancing is popular, as well as swing dancing, which this band is helping make a come-back. Phil Ogilvie's Rhythm Kings were formed in late 2000 when Phil Ogilvie, Florida musician and entrepreneur, approached Chris Smith and James Dapogny about creating a 1920s-style jazz and dance band in the Ann Arbor area (similar to Ogilvie’s other band in Coral Gables).

Grammy-nominated pianist Jim Dapogny is well known to music lovers all over the globe for his deep knowledge of early jazz, for his piano playing, and for his arranging skills. In addition to his many other projects, he has been co-leading Phil Ogilvie's Rhythm Kings in regular Sunday late- afternoon performances for the last fourteen years, at various venues, and now at the Zal Gaz Grotto on West Stadium.

Dapogny is both a scholar and a performer in love with the early history of American jazz and popular music. His passions are not well hidden, and as bandleader he dishes out droll commentary from behind the piano, replete with delightful arcana but without a trace of pedantry. The Rhythm Kings replicate the makeup of the standard 1920s or early 1930s dance orchestra, with three saxophonists doubling on clarinets, three brass instruments, and a rhythm section of piano, drums, guitar or banjo, and tuba. Sharing the direction is multi-instrumentalist Chris Smith. Known to many as a fabulous trombonist, he learned how to play the tuba and the cornet just to work with Dapogny. He's now a fine tubaist and his nimble control of the big horn gives a particular idiomatic weight to the rhythm section. The Zal Gaz Grotto offers parking, performing venue, menu, bar and dance floor—and admission fees of $5 for students those over 65, $7 for others will be as usual. Melissa Reid will offer special dinners and outstanding desserts, and the regular bar menu will also be available. 2-8, Sunday, Phil Ogilvie’s Rhythm Kings, James Dapogny and Phil Ogilvie’s Rhythm Kings play at Zal Gaz Grotto. 5 p.m., admission $7, $5 for students and seniors. 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. 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.

2-8, Sunday, (second of every month), Attic Dwellers Jam Session at Jean's Lounge (new venue), 12002 Joseph Campau, Hamtramck, 1-5 p.m. Free and open to all acoustic players and listeners. Come on over and join the fun.

2-8, every Sunday, vocalist Sheila Landis and 7-string guitarist Rick Matle play jazz, blues and R&B during Sunday, Brunch at Beans and Cornbread Soulful Bistro 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:[masked]. Come and enjoy the Heart and Soul of Southern Cooking! Web: www.beanscornbread.comwww.sheilalandis.com

2-8, Sunday (every), Ingrid Racine Quartet at the Gandy Dancer, 10 a.m. brunch,[masked], 401 Depot Street in Ann Arbor. Call to make sure she's playing that day!

2-8, Sunday (every), Soul Jazz Sunday takes place at the Cadieux Cafe, an historic Eastside Detroit Belgian Bar. Local Detroit & touring bands take turns hosting each week; they play a set then open it up for jammers to get involved. The music starts at 8:30 pm & goes until 12:30 am. Great imported beers, Belgian feather bowling, dinner & late night snacks, all with no cover charge. 4300 Cadieux Road, Detroit, 48224,[masked],http://www.cadieuxcafe.com

2-9, Monday, The Jazz Café presents The Hot Sardines for one night, 8 and 10 p.m.. Their tour is building a buzz over their Decca/Universal Music Classics self-titled debut album released on October 7^th, which hit #6 on Billboard’s Traditional Jazz Chart. More info to come under a separate mailing. TICKETS: $35 / Music Hall Box Office[masked] / http://www.jazzcafedetroit.com/calendar/February-2015/The-Hot-Sardines / www.ticketmaster.com WATCH/LISTEN HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4-XIKt-ADs

2-9, Monday, The Paul Keller Orchestra (PKO). Ann Arbor, The 15-piece Paul Keller Orchestra PKO plays very Monday night 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. All year long, the Paul Keller Orchestra celebrates its 25th season! Abundant, 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.

2-10, Tuesday, Blues @ The Elks happens on the second Tuesday of the month from 7 pm to 10 pm at the Plymouth Ann Arbor Elks Lodge 325. There is a $5 donation at the door and bring your dancing shoes. Blues @ The Elks is a partnership with the Detroit Blues Society (www.detroitbluessociety.org On Tuesday, February 10th, another first-time great band for the Elks, Kathleen Murray and Her Blues Bandwill be playing. Performing are Kathleen Murray on Vocals, Bob Bowman on Drums, Mike Ferencz on Guitar, Craig Scott on Bass, and Dan Denstaedt on Keys.

2-12, 2-26, 2nd and 4th Thursday. The Marge’s Bar Band features special guests Steve Wood on reeds and James O’Donnell on trumpet and vocals (2-12) and Paul Klinger on reeds, Anthony Stanco on trumpet (2-26) with regulars Terry Kimura on trombone, Bob Pinterich on drums, John Hammer on piano and Bill Bolle on bass. A 40-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. Lots of sit-ins have been joining the band every week … so come on out! Visit Marge’s on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MargesBarBand

2-12, Thursday, 14th Anniversary Celebration at Bert’s Marketplace with Bill Meyer and the RGB Trio, more to come. Save the date!

2-12 and 2-13, Thursday and Friday, Sheila Landis sings and Rick Matle plays the 7-string guitar from 7-10 pm at Filippa’s Wine Barrel, located at 45125 Mound Road @M-59 in Utica. Tel:[masked]. Web: www.filippas.com

2-13, Friday, Paul VornHagen Trio, 7:30 p.m., Dégagé Jazz Cafe, 301 River Road, Maumee, OH 43537,[masked].

2-13, Friday the 13th, A Mardi Gras Gala in support of Music & Art in the Gardens summer concert series at the beautiful Taylor Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. Live music by Dave Tatrow’s Dixieland All-Stars featuring Dave Bennett and Doug Cobb. $75 per person includes a wonderful evening of first-class music and food. Tickets can be purchased online @ taylorconservatory.org or by calling[masked]. No tickets at the door. Please see the attached flier for more information about this special event.

2-13, Friday, at 7 p.m., Pierre Fracalanza, outstanding organ virtuoso, vocalist, and Steinway Artist in a Theater Organ Journey from Broadway to Hollywood at the First Presbyterian Church of Farmington. The church is located at 26165 Farmington, on the northwest corner of 11 Mile and Farmington Roads in Farmington Hills. No tickets are required. Donations will be collected and used to fund the concert. (Suggestion: $15 / person, $25 / family).

2-14, Saturday, Valentine’s Day at Andiamo’s Celebrity Showroom featuring vocalist Barbara Ware and Mark Randisi with Johnny Trudell’s Big Band, tickets and info[masked]. 8 p.m.

2-14, Saturday, Valentines Dinner & Jazz at Page's Food and Spirits with The Meri Slaven Quartet featuring Pianist Phil Kelly, Pat Prouty on bass, drummer Jerry McKenzie... 23621 Farmington rd. Farmington. For reservations:[masked].

2-14, Saturday, Valentine’s Day – Mark LoDuca, Sr. playing piano and singing jazz ballads at the Harbor House, 440 Clinton Str., Downtown Detroit, 7-100 p.m.

2-14, Saturday, Valentine’s Day Concert with PJQ – Pam Jaslove Quartet, with James O’Donnell, David Gadd and Dan Valeen at the Blue Pointe Restaurant, 6:30-9:30 p.m., 17131 East Warren, Detroit.

2-14, Saturday, Ray Heitger’s Cakewalkin’ Jass Band at Ye Olde Durty Bird, Toledo, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

2-15, Sunday, The best and longest running Mardi Gras party in the Detroit area. The GDJS presents authentic New Orleans Dixieland jazz featuring Dave Tatrow on trumpet, Dave Bennett on clarinet, Keith DeWitt on trombone, Bill Meyer on piano, Bill Bolle on bass and Doug Cobb on drums. $30 includes a gourmet New Orleans buffet and your beads, Our venue is the is the beautiful Concorde Inn Forestré Banquet Center, 3-6 p.m.. Dust off your shimmy dresses and parasols and get ready to strut your stuff. Mark the date! Call Rosemary Newton, our Event Director to make your reservations,[masked]. Please see the attached flier for more information, tickets are limited so don’t hesitate!

2-17, Tuesday, Vocalist Barbara Ware with Cliff Monear on piano at the Jewish Community Center, 15110 West Ten Mile Road, Oak Park, MI 48237, 7 p.m.

2-19, Third Thursday, Anything Goes" with Kerry Price at the Dakota Inn, 7-9:30 p.m., great sing-along. Located on John R just north of McNichols (6 Mile) in Detroit. Good German food and drink, lighted and guarded parking lot, reservations recommended,[masked].

2-19, Third Thursday, The Riverboat Ramblers with Patrick MacCarroll, Bob Ervin playing old standards from the 20s and 30s at The Commonwealth Club, 30088 Dequindre Road, Warren, MI[masked],[masked]. 7-10 p.m.www.commonwealthclubmi.com

2-20, Friday, Kerry Price does Third Friday at the Royal Oak Senior Center (on Marais, near the ROHS, off 13 Mile Road); 12:30-1:15 p.m., $2. Program with sing-along: “Name That Movie – Great Songs from the Silver Screen."

2-21, Saturday, The Greater Detroit Jazz Society “Jazz at Shield’s” presents the Ray Heitger’s “Cakewalkin’ Jass Band" of Toledo, featuring Nicole Heitger on vocals. 1-4 p.m. at Shield’s of Southfield, $10 entertainment charge. www.GreaterDetroitJazzSociety.com Please see attached flier for more information and complete schedule.

2-21, Saturday, Ray Heitger’s Cakewalkin’ Jass Band at Manhattan’s in Toledo, 9 p.m.-midnite.

2-21, Saturday, The Doug Horn Trio with guest vocalist Sunny Wilkinson, Kurt Krahnke on bass and Cary Kocher on vibraphones at The Onyx Club in Royal Oak, 8 p.m.-midnight, 208 W. Fifth Street.

2-22, Sunday, Artistry in Rhythm Orchestra presents a Cabaret Concert Tribute to the Stan Kenton Orchestra featuring vocalist Jeannine Course Miller, 5-7 p.m., The Polish American Cultural Center, 2975 E. Maple Rd., at Dequindre, Troy, MI 48083. Admission $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Cash bar and full Polish/American menu available and served at your table. A limited number of “Gold Circle Tables” of 10 are available, if purchased as a group ($150 for a table of 10), includes two bottles of wine of your choice. Reservations[masked].

2-24, Tuesday, Jazz @ The Elks (last tuesday of the month) from 7-10 p.m.. $10 donation at the door which includes hors d’oeuvres features the Dennis Tini Trio with vocalist April Tini, Ray Tini on bass and Dave Taylor on drums. The Plymouth Ann Arbor Elks Lodge is located at 41700 Ann Arbor Rd., Plymouth. For more information, call[masked] or visit www.plymouthannarborelks325.com

2-27, Friday, Craig Strain’s Dr. Pocket at Joy Manor, doors open at 7 p.m., music 8-midnight. $10 includes food, bid dance floor. e-mail or call Craig for reserved seating of 6 or more,[masked]. Joy Manor is located at 28999 Joy Rd., Westland.

2-28, Friday, Craig Strain’s Dr. Pocket at Blue Goose, 9:30-1:30 a.m., 28911 Jefferson Avenue, St. Clair Shores.

3-4, Wednesday (first Wednesday 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,[masked], [address removed]

3-6, Friday, Dave Bennett performs at The Fountains Golf and Banquet, $20 Ticket, 7 p.m. doors open, 7:30 show, Call for reservations,[masked]. 6060 Maybe Rd., Clarkston, MI 48346. www.golfthefountains.com

3-6, Friday, Rhythm Society Orchestra Concert at Bohm Theater, 201 S. Superior St., Albion. FREE! Probably a 7 or 7:30 start. Reserve seats at[masked].

3-6, 3-7, Friday and Saturday, Craig Strain’s Dr. Pocket at Blue Goose, 9:30-1:30 a.m., 28911 Jefferson Avenue, St. Clair Shores.

3-7, Saturday, The Greater Detroit Jazz Society “Jazz at Shield’s” presents RJ Spangler and Planet D Nonet. 1-4 p.m. at Shield’s of Southfield, $10 entertainment charge. www.GreaterDetroitJazzSociety.com Please see attached flier for more information and complete schedule.

3-19, Thursday, Paul VornHagen Trio at U of M Hospital Lobby, 1500 East Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, noon-1 p.m.

3-21, Saturday, The Greater Detroit Jazz Society “Jazz at Shield’s” presents Paul Keller’s “At Sundown” Quintet with Sarah D’Angelo on vocals. 1-4 p.m. at Shield’s of Southfield, $10 entertainment charge. www.GreaterDetroitJazzSociety.com Please see attached flier for more information and complete schedule.

3-21, Saturday, Craig Strain’s Dr. Pocket at the Rec’ Bowl, 40 Crocker Boulevard, Mt. Clemens, $30 includes excellent meal, one drink, dessert, music 8 p.m.-11:30 p.m., reservations only. [masked].

3-21, Saturday, "Big III" and "battle of the big bands" at Masonic Temple, Detroit. These events are awesome - for dancers and non-dancers alike. This is the open swing dance of the year! Rhythm Society Orchestra and Swingmania, from Toledo, which features the sounds of Gene Krupa. $25 admission. For more info go to http://www.djanddance.com/big3xxiv.html or call[masked].

3-21, Saturday, Tumbao Bravo at Baker’s, Livernois at 8 Mile, Detroit, 8 p.m.

3-27, Friday, Paul VornHagen Trio, 7:30 p.m., Dégagé Jazz Cafe, 301 River Road, Maumee, OH 43537,[masked].

4-4, Saturday, The Greater Detroit Jazz Society “Jazz at Shield’s” presents vocalist Barbara Ware and Friends – Cliff Monear on piano, Jeff Pedraz on bass and Sean Dobbins on drums. 1-4 p.m. at Shield’s of Southfield, $10 entertainment charge. www.GreaterDetroitJazzSociety.com Please see attached flier for more information and complete schedule.

4-9, Thursday, Dave Bennett Plays a fundraiser for the Waterford Senior Center’s 6th Annual Enchanted Evening. “Dazzle Dazzle and All That Jazz.” A special benefit for Encore Adult Day Service, Outreach and Senior Specialized Services, Waterford Kettering High School Performing Arts Center, 2800 Kettering Drive., Waterford, 48329. Appetizers and Silent Auction at 5 p.m., Gourmet dinner by Bon Appetite at 6:15 p.m., Tickets $75 per person. Please call[masked] for tickets and reservations. Tickets available online at 222.waterfordpac.com. Limited seating, Sorry no walk-ins. Flier is attached for more information!

4-19, Sunday, Save the Date for the Michigan Jazz Festival 1st fundraiser featuring the dueling pianos of Terry Lower and Tad Weed. 3 p.m., Schoolcraft College, DiPonio Room, $15. More information to come ...

4-19, Sunday, Ray Heitger’s Cakewalkin’ Jass Band at the Tonogony Presbyterian Church, Tonogany, Ohio, 10-11 a.m.

4-25, Saturday, Rhythm Society Orchestra plays a dance at the Detroit Yacht Club. Dance lesson at 7 PM then RSO plays Swing & Ballroom dancing from 8:15 to Midnight. Make checks payable to John Gibson and mail to: John Gibson, 1074 Lakepointe, Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230. Tickets $25 in advance $35 at the door.

4-26 – JAZZALOT featuring George Benson, The Cliff Monear Trio, Rayse Biggs, and the Southeastern Music Academy, 7 p.m., 7 p.m., Temple Israel, 5725 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield, $30 (tax deductible), all proceeds go to cancer patients. More info: jazz [address removed],[masked].

Jazz Radio:

WRCJ – Detroit – 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 89.1 – Ypsilanti – Jazz. News. Blues. www.wemu.org

East Lansing Web Site: Lansing Area Jazz – www.jazzjam.com

DETROIT BLUES SOCIETY Check out the Detroit Blues Society web site and the monthly newsletter for details on all the blues events around our area. Members with an email address also get access to a weekly e-blast known as the Blues Stimulus package. New and renewing members also get several $5 coupons and a bumper sticker along with their membership card. All memberships and donations are tax deductable so a Basic $25 membership is almost free. Find out what is happening in the Detroit blues scene by becoming a member of the Society. www.detroitbluessociety.org