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Fwd: Greater Detroit Jazz Society Jazz-o-Gram: Live Jazz the Week of February 17, 2015 and beyond

From:	Dave L.
Sent on:	Tuesday, February 17, 2015, 3:55 PM

Subject: Greater Detroit Jazz Society Jazz-o-Gram: Live Jazz the Week of February 17, 2015 and beyond

TONIGHT:

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.

2-17, Tuesday, Two-time Grammy winner and guest jazz pianist Alan Broadbent, 2015 Art Tatum Memorial jazz Scholarship Concert at the University of Toledo, 7 p.m., UT Center for Performing Arts Recital Hall, please see attached flier or visit toledo.tix.com for more information.

2-17, Tuesday, Dixieland and Traditional Jazz with Paul Klinger's Easy Street Jazz Band features Nicole Heitger on vocals. Melissa Reid will be there with desserts 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.

2-17, 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.

2-17, 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.

2-17, Tuesday, The Marcus Elliott Quartet at Cliff Bell’s, 8 p.m., Free. www.cliffbells.com

2-17, Tuesday, Michele Ramo solo 8-string guitar. Jenuine Cigar Lounge, 44791 Schoenherr Road. Call Jenuwine at 586/[masked]. 7:30-10:30 p.m.,

2-17 Tuesday and 2-18, Wednesday, Gene Parker “Jass Jamm” at the Perryburg Holiday Inn, 7-10 p.m., Easy parking, no cover, food and drink. Bring your axe and sit in. J. Patrick’s Pub is located inside the Holiday Inn French Quarter. http://www.hifq.com/restaurants.html

2-18, 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 18 Gene Parker Quintet, March 11 Schoolcraft Music Faculty, March 25 Sheila Landis Jazz, April 8 Christopher Harding, piano.

2-18, 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.

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

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

• 4-8 Wednesday through 4-11 Saturday – Joan Belgrave

2-18, every Wednesday, The Glenn Tucker Organ Trio at Cliff Bell's, 8 p.m., no cover. 2030 Park Avenue, Detroit, 48226,[masked], www.cliffbells.com

2-18, 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.

2-18, Wednesday Gelateo con Panna Orchestra Italiana, Michele Ramo, Heidi Hepler, Danny Patrona, Joe Recchia, John Gallo, Italian Night at Auggies Smokehouse Restaurant. [masked] MIle Rd., Macomb, MI[masked].

2-19, 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.

2-19, 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.

2-19, 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:

• 2-19 – 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

2-19, 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

2-19, 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!

2-19, Thursday, Joey Defrancesco at Cliff Bells, 8 p.m., $25/40 cover, www.cliffbells.com

2-19, 2-26, Thursday, Michele Ramo with Alex Janowski on drums and percussion. Jenuwine Cigar Factory Outlets, 8-11 p.m., #1 Cigar Lounge in Michigan. 44791 Schoenherr Rd., Sterling Heights,[masked].

2-20, Thursday, 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 Sheila Landis and Rick Matle serve up their soulful blend of pop, jazz, blues and Latin. Filippa's full-service bar and taste-tempting menu add to the festivities, so make it a night to remember.

2-20, 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

2-20, 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

2-20, 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

2-22, 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

2-22, 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!

2-22, 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.

2-22, 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

2-23, 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.

2-20, 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.”

2-20, Friday, The Legacy jazz Group presents "Hard-driving Jazz," 6:15 p.m., featuring Dave Lundin on piano, Mark Levin on guitar, Keith Malinowski on bass and Karen Tomalis on drums, free at the Maple Theatre Cafe, corner of Maple and Telegraph. The good food, cocktails, and gourmet coffees along with the fireside ambiance and the sweet jazz sounds of the Good Vibes Trio will make for an entertaining evening. Why not take in a movie while you are there! For current movie selections, check www.themapletheater.com.

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, The RJ Spangler Organ Group featuring Ralph Tope on guitar, RJ Spangler on drums, Akunda Hollis on congas, wag Detroit sax master Larry Smith at Cliff Bell’s Jazz Club. $10 cover, 9:30 p.m., From RJ: This coming Saturday, February 21, my long standing organ trio with Ralph Tope & Duncan McMillan will celebrate our latest recording "A lil More" wsg's sax master Larry Smith & conga master Akunda Hollis at Cliff Bell's Jazz Club. This is an EP release with a vinyl 45 rpm to come out later. You can listen & download here: https://rjspanglertrio.bandcamp.com I am very excited about this latest recording of two funky organ tunes, one each by my band mates. I spent quite a few years playing gigs with my friend Lyman Woodard in the Sun Messenger & had him in mind when developing this project. RJ Spangler http://rjspangler.com www.cliffbells.com

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]. Flier attached for more information.

2-22, Sunday, Jarrod Champion at Cliff Bells, 12 p.m., Free, www.cliffbells.com

2-22, Sunday, Wayne State University Student Jam with Chris Collins, 6 p.m., Free, www.cliffbells.com

2-22, Sunday, PD9 at the Blue Goose Inn, St Clair Shores, 4 pm to 7 pm. (swing) http://www.bluegooseinn.net

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

2-26, 2nd and 4th Thursday. The Marge’s Bar Band features special guests Paul Klinger on reeds, Alex Belhaj on guitar and vocals with regulars Terry Kimura on trombone, Bob Pinterich on drums, John Hammer on piano and Bill Bolle on bass. 3/12, special guests from Toledo, Ray Heitger on clarinet and vocals, and first time, John Grafing on trumpet with the regulars. 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

2-26, Thursday, The Scott Gwinnell Jazz Orchestra at Cliff Bells, 6:30 p.m., $10 cover, www.cliffbells.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.

2-27, Friday, Dr. Dick’s Good Vibes with Dr. Dick on vibes, Bill Meyer on piano and Ron Pangborn on drums, 6 p.m., free at the Maple Theatre Cafe, corner of Maple and Telegraph. The good food, cocktails, and gourmet coffees along with the fireside ambiance and the sweet jazz sounds of the Good Vibes Trio will make for an entertaining evening. Why not take in a movie while you are there! For current movie selections, check www.themapletheater.com.

2-27, Friday, Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth presents Bob Milne in the Round at 6 p.m., Special dinner concert featuring the very popular Ragtime pianist, a family-style chicken and walleye dinner. Tickets $45 and include dinner, concert, tax and tip. For reservations or more information, please call[masked], ext. 450. Reservations limited. www.zehnders.com

2-28, Saturday, Winter Jazz Series at the Rec’ Bowl in Mt. Clemens featuring The Dave Bennett Quartet. Dave on clarinet and vocals, Arlene McDaniel on piano, Ed Fedewa on bass and Doug Cobb on drums, $10 cover, reservations only! Call Rosemary Newton, GDJS Event Director to reserve a spot. [masked]. Rec’ Bowl, 40 Crocker Boulevard, Mt. Clemens, 48043.

2-28, Saturday, PD9 at the DIA,www.dia.org

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

2-28, Saturday, Vocalist Meri Slaven performs at Page’s Food & Spirits with pianist Bill Meyer and Ron Pangborn on bass. 7-10 p.m., 23621 Farmington Rd., Farmington. For reservations:[masked].

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]

3-5, 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!

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, First Friday Art Walk, downtown Northville, features Sheila Landis and Rick Matle from 6-9 p.m. at at 118 W. Main Street, Northville. [masked]. www.starringthegallery.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.

3-7, Saturday, Fireside Jazz at Crew’s Inn with The Meri Slaven Trio featuring pianist Scott Gwinnell & Shannon Wade on bass. 7-10 pm, 31988 N. River Rd. Harrison Township...For reservation:[masked].

3-7, Saturday, DEGAGE JAZZ CAFE, 301 River Road, Maumee, OH. Sheila Landis, Rick Matle and Karen Tomalis. 7:30-11:30 p.m. [masked]. www.degagejazzcafe.com.

3-8, 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.

3-10, Tuesday, The Plymouth-Ann Arbor Elks Lodge #1780 features Blues @ The Elks in partnership with the Detroit Blues Society. Time is 7-10 p.m. There is a $5 donation at the door and bring your dancing shoes. RJ’s Blues Gang with an upcoming young performer Jarrod Champion on keys and vocals, Carlton Washington on guitar and vocals, and RJ Spangler on drums. The Lodge is located at 41700 Ann Arbor Rd., Plymouth. For more information, call[masked] or visit www.plymouthannarborelks325.com

3-13, Friday, BRAVA SERVICES, Southfield Research Park, 21739 Melrose Avenue, off Lahser between 8 and 9 Mile in Southfield presents Sheila Landis and Rick Matle with special guest vocalist Roland Benberry from 7-11 p.m. Event tickets available by calling Vanessa Harris at[masked].

3-14, Saturday, STARKWEATHER ARTS CENTER presents the Sheila Landis Trio in concert with Rick Matle and Karen Tomalis at 7 p.m. 219 N. Main Street, Romeo, MI. Call[masked].

3-15, Sunday, 5 p.m., Metro Jazz Voices featuring Carl Cafagna, Meri Slaven, Trish Shandor, and Jordan Schug. B’Jazz Vespers at The First Baptist Church of Birmingham, 300 Willits Street; free parking; no cover, free-will offering.

3-17, Tuesday, Vocalist Meri Slaven Performs with pianist Bill Meyer at Metropolitan United Methodist Church, 5 O’CLOCK RUSH Concert Series, 5:15 p.m.-6:15 p.m., 8000 Woodward Ave., Detroit, [masked]. Every Tuesday at 5 p.m., people within the metro-Detroit community gather to listen to free jazz music and to fellowship with others. The 5 O’Clock Rush Series is more than just a concert. It’s a place for individuals to connect to a loving community. It’s also an opportunity for Metropolitan Church to connect with and serve people within the community.

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.

3-25, Wednesday: Noontime concert at SCHOOLCRAFT COLLEGE with Sheila Landis Brazilian Jazz featuring Rick Matle, George "Sax" Benson, Dave Taylor and Kurt Krahnke in the Vis-Ta-Tech Center from 12 noon to 1 p.m. 18600 Haggerty Road, Livonia. [masked], ext 5217.

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

3-28, Saturday, Winter Jazz Series at the Rec’ Bowl in Mt. Clemens featuring RJ Spangler Quartet with RJ on drums, “T-bone” Paxton on vocals and trombone, Ralph Tope on guitar and John Barron on bass, $10 cover, reservations only! Call Rosemary Newton, GDJS Event Director to reserve a spot. [masked]. Rec’ Bowl, 40 Crocker Boulevard, Mt. Clemens, 48043.

3-29, Sunday, PD9 at the Blue Goose Inn, St Clair Shores, 4 pm to 7 pm. (swing) http://www.bluegooseinn.net

3-28, Saturday, DEGAGE JAZZ CAFE, 301 River Road, Maumee, OH. Sheila Landis Trio with Rick Matle and Karen Tomalis from 7:30-11:30 p.m. [masked].

3-31, Tuesday, Plymouth-Ann Arbor Elks Lodge #1780 presents Jazz @ The Elks, last Tuesday of the month. Tonight featuring the Dave Bennett Quartet features Dave on clarinet, Doug Cobb on drums, Cliff Monear on keyboard and Jeff Pedraz on bass. The Lodge is located at 41700 Ann Arbor Rd., Plymouth. For more information, call[masked] or visit www.plymouthannarborelks325.com

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, Winter Jazz Series at the Rec’ Bowl in Mt. Clemens featuring The Barbara Ware Quartet with Barbara on vocals, Jeff Kressler on piano, Jordan Schug on bass and Sean Dobbins on drums, $10 cover, reservations only! Call Rosemary Newton, GDJS Event Director to reserve a spot. [masked]. Rec’ Bowl, 40 Crocker Boulevard, Mt. Clemens, 48043.

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, Sunday, PD9 at the Blue Goose Inn, St Clair Shores, 4 pm to 7 pm. (swing), http://www.bluegooseinn.net

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].

9-11 through 9-13, Friday through Sunday, Grugelfest 2015, Toledo Ohio.

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