The Topic is Jazz

Songs for a Summer Evening! June 28th

2011-06-28T18:01:00.002-04:00

Count Basie - Splanky
Freddie Hubbard - Blues by Five
Gene Harris - Bird's Idea
Hiromi - Now or Never
Alex Pangman - You Brought a New Kind of Love to Me
Search Engine - A Night in Tunisia
Cannonball Adderley with Bill Evans - Waltz for Debby
Corea/Clarke/White (Return to Forever IV) - Hackensack
Count Basie - Makin'Whoopee

Songs for the Solstice

2011-06-21T17:57:00.004-04:00

Count Basie - Splanky
Bryan Carter - At The Crack of Dawn
Sonny Rollins - St Thomas
Jerry Granelli - Bones
Brad Shepik - Marburg
The New Gary Burton Trio - Late Night Sunrise
Return to Forever - On Green Dolphin Street
Melvin Jones - The Jug-or-Not
Count Basie - Makin' Whoopee

The Songs You Heard on the 14th

2011-06-14T18:04:00.002-04:00

Count Basie - Splanky
Alphonse Mouzon - Birds on a Wire
Ranee Lee - Oh Lady, Be Good
Grant Green - Jean De Fleur
Milt Jackson - What A Difference A Day Made
The Alex Goodman Quintet - Changes
Russell Malone - Flirt
Kenny Burrell and John Coltrane - I Never Knew
Bob Mamet - At Play
Joe Lovano - Powerhouse
Oliver Jones - Waltzing Matilda

Playlist from June 7th

2011-06-07T18:03:00.002-04:00

Count Basie - Splanky
Melvin Jones - Funkytown Shuffle
The John Brown Trio - I'm Beginning to See the Light
Brad Shepik - Across the Way
Alphonse Mouzon - Harlem Blues
Rebirth Brass Band - Why Your Feet Hurt
James Mcrae - Three Friends
The Alex Goodman Quintet - Tristano Bach
Alphonse Mouzon - More Miles in the Sky
Count Basie - Makin' Whoopee

Jesse Palter to play Cliff Bell's

2011-06-02T15:40:00.004-04:00

Detroit native Jesse Palter returns home for a one night engagement at Cliff Bell's. Make plans to catch this set on June 25th. I was fortunate enough to see her play the Pyramid stage at the 2009 Detroit Jazz Festival and this is a terrific opportunity to enjoy her performance in the intimate surroundings of Cliff Bell's. Don't miss this show!

Palmer Woods Jazz Fest

2011-06-02T15:34:00.004-04:00

The last weekend in June, June 24, 25 and 26, Palmer Woods Music in Homes JAZZ in the WOODS festival presents three summer performances featuring diverse styles ranging from Afro-Caribbean to bebop and beyond. The music is inspired by the sounds and rhythms from north and south of the equator, Africa, the heartbeat of Jazz Town Detroit, and from the creative composing and improvisational skills of some of our area's great talents. The concerts for June are held beneath a tent under the stars and sunshine in the gardens of one such very cool home. Built in 1939 for Tom Bormans (founder of the Farmer Jack grocery), the home is one of the treasures of the Streamline Moderne movement. Concert attendees can dance and sway to the grooves of Orquesta La Inspiracion on Friday night (8pm), A. Spencer Barefield Quintet on Saturday night (8pm) and Marion Hayden's Legacy Ensemble on Sunday afternoon (2pm). They can also tour the home and learn about it from our Palmer Woods historian or architect Daniel Redstone, son of famed architect Louis Redstone who designed the home. Each concert includes a buffet of delicious, fresh foods, desserts and beverages.
Tickets — $35 or groups of six or more for $30 each can be purchased online at palmerwoods.org or by calling 313-891-2514. Buy two tickets to each concert and get one ticket free. The location of the home is provided to ticket holders. The concerts are special opportunities to hear world-class musicians who have Detroit-based roots and are internationally recognized.

Songs from the 31st!

2011-05-31T18:04:00.002-04:00

What a cooker of a day today. Here's what I played to cool things down
Count Basie - Splanky
David Leonhardt - In The Still of the Night
Zoot Sims - Someone To Watch Over Me
Amanda Tosoff - Good Bye Grey Sky
Anita O'Day - It Don't Mean a Thing
Herbie Hancock - Survival of the Fittest
Dean Pallen - Strathcona Park
Terrence Blanchard - Sidney
Count Basie - Makin' Whoopie

What I Played on the 17th

2011-05-17T18:24:00.002-04:00

Count Basie - Splanky
Chick Corea - Oblivion
Joey Defrancesco/Jimmy Smith - I've Got My Mojo Workin'
Cory Weeds - Juicy Lucy
Maynard Ferguson - My Sister
Christopher Plock - Blue Skies
Pierre Leduc - Soya
Carmen McRae - You're Looking at Me
Count Basie - Makin' Whoopee

Rayse Biggs plays the Dirty Dog

2011-05-11T09:15:00.002-04:00

Tonight thru Saturday

Tuesday, May 10th

2011-05-10T18:38:00.002-04:00

Count Basie - Splanky
Hank Jones and Oliver Jones - Groove Merchant
Dean Pallen - Strathcona Park
Irvin Mayfield - Mardi Gras Second Line
Linnzi Zaorski - Blue Skies
David Friesen - Serenade
Krisanne Crowell - Stuck on You
Dave LeFebvre - A Nordic Tale
Jeff "Tain" Watts - Goldaze
Willie Nelson/Wynton Marsalis - Hallelujah I Love Her So

This is Going to be a Busy Weekend!

2011-05-04T12:57:00.004-04:00

Lot's going on for the Mother's Day Weekend.
Baker's Keyboard Lounge
Friday - Al Mckenzie Trio
Saturday - Remembering Don Mayberry (pictured)
for Baker's 77th Anniversary!

Cliff Bell's
Friday - The Desean Jones Quartet
Saturday - Mike Jellick

Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe
Wednesday thru Saturday - Stanley Jordan

Worth Checking Out

2011-05-04T12:53:00.002-04:00

Film Documentary "CHOPS" with music by Ricio Fruge
MSU Community Music Center (next door to the Bonstelle Theater)
3408 Woodward Avenue,
(313) 578-9716

Wednesday, May 11, 2011
"CHOPS" takes audiences inside the Essentially Ellington Festival, a national high school jazz
band competition hosted by Wynton Marsalis at Jazz at Lincoln Center. Before the film, guests can tour the MSU Community Music Center, learn about jazz education opportunities and meet Ricio Fruge, one of the film's stars. There will be light refreshments and popcorn.

Here is What You Heard on the 3rd

2011-05-03T18:15:00.004-04:00

Count Basie - Splanky
Roberto Occhipinti - Herbie's Mood
Brad Turner Quartet - Small Wonder
Jeff "Tain" Watts - Family
Laura Kahle - 20/20 Vision
Jane Bunnett - Mambo Shin Shin
Dinah Washington - I'll Close My Eyes
Jazz Pistols - Sex in a Pan
Barbara Morrison - Things Ain't What They Used To Be
Herbie Hancock - The Eye of the Hurricane
The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra - Captain Bill

Playlist from April 19th

2011-04-19T18:02:00.002-04:00

Count Basie - Splanky
Bob Erlendson - Kay-Yea-Ate
Carlo De Rosa - Headbanger's Bawl
Wayne Goins - Choppin' Wood
Jazz Pistols - Superstring
Robert Hurst - Forty Four
Alex Pangman - A Hundred Years From Today
Jonathan Kreisberg - Twenty One
Michelle Gregoire - Diversity

What You Heard on the 12th!

2011-04-12T18:12:00.002-04:00

Count Basie - Splanky
Joe Lovano - Powerhouse *
Michelle Gregoire - Dichotomy
Dave Brubeck - Pick Up Sticks *
Karl Schwonik - The Dean
Anat Cohen - Jitterbug Waltz *
Gary Burton - Anthem *
Ivan Lins - E De Deus *
Peter Hum - Take The High Road
* Booked to play the 2011 Detroit Jazz Fest

Don't Miss This!

2011-04-01T10:05:00.002-04:00

The Detroit International Jazz Festival presents 2011 Artist in Residence Jeff "Tain" Watts with the WSU Big Band, Tuesday, April 12th at Cliff Bell's. The intimate surroundings at Cliff Bell's will provide the perfect setting for this session. Tickets are only $8 and the show is slated to start at 7 PM.

What's on This Weekend!

2011-03-29T08:54:00.001-04:00

Baker's Keyboard Lounge
Friday - Al Mckenzie Trio featuring Penny Wells
Saturday - Johnny Trudell Quartet

Cliff Bell's
Friday and Saturday
Bill Heid Trio (pictured)

Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe
Wednesday thru Saturday
Bobby Lyle

Here's What You Heard on the 22nd

2011-03-22T18:00:00.002-04:00

Count Basie - Splanky
Thad Jones - Blue Room
Kenny Burrell - Wavy Gravy
Hank Jones and Oliver Jones - Groove Merchant
Dave Young Quintet - Oscar Pettiford
Christopher Plock - I've Got The World on a String
The Andrew Scott Quartet - Salute to the Band Box
Brandi Disterheft - Sketches of Belief
Jazz Men of Detroit - Cotton Tail
Joe Coughlin - I Love Being Here With You

Now This is a Great Idea!

2011-03-18T11:45:00.002-04:00

Five-time Grammy Award winning bassist Robert Hurst will make strings sing with Kresge Arts Fellow guitarist A. Spencer Barefield for two performances on Saturday, March 26 in a spacious French Eclectic style home built in 1928 in Detroit's historic Palmer Woods neighborhood.

The first, a free concert for invited children, including students from the Detroit Public Schools and Sphinx Prep Academy, will be held at 4 pm. The ticketed event, part of the Palmer Woods Music in Homes series, begins at 8 pm. Tickets for the evening concert — $35 each or groups of six or more for $30 each — include a reception with culinary delights and can be purchased online at palmerwoods.org or by calling 313-891-2514. The location of the home is provided to ticketholders.

What's Going On This Weekend!

2011-03-16T22:03:00.003-04:00

Baker's Keyboard Lounge
Friday - Vincent Bowen Quartet
Saturday - First Flight

Cliff Bell's
Friday - Thaddeus Dixon Quartet
Saturday - From New York The Sheryl Bailey 3 (pictured)

Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe
Wednesday thru Saturday
Johnnie Bassett

Henry Grimes and A. Spencer Barefield to Play N'Namdi

2011-03-15T19:32:00.003-04:00

A couple of very fine musicians are joining forces this weekend for what could be one of the best shows in Detroit this year. Bassist Henry Grimes and Detroit icon Spencer Barefield will play two shows this Saturday, March 19th at the N'Namdi Center, 52 East Forest at Woodward. Tickets are $25 or $40 for both sets.

Playlist for Tuesday, March 15th

2011-03-15T18:03:00.003-04:00

Yes, I've changed time slots from Saturday to Tuesday night. Please make a point of joining me every Tuesday at 6 PM on CJAM 99.1 FM

Here's what I played this week!

Count Basie - Splanky
Marcus Miller - Blast!
Dave Brubeck Quartet (In Memory of Joe Morello) - Kathy's Waltz
Karl Schwonik - The Dean
Peter Hum - Sojourner's Truth
Marty Williams - On a Clear Day
Matt Savage - You Are Here
Frank Butrey - Boisterous Voiceterous
Diana Krall - From This Moment On

In Honour of Black History Month

2011-02-23T16:33:00.004-05:00

I came across this forward that was written by Dr Martin Luther King for the Berlin Jazz Festival in 1964. It was thought for many years that Dr King gave this address to open the festival, when in fact it was published in the program. It's remarkable.

"God has brought many things out of oppression. He has endowed his creatures with the capacity to create - and from this capacity has flowed the sweet songs of sorrow and joy that have allowed man to cope with his environment and many different situations. Jazz speaks for life. The Blues tell the story of life's difficulties, and if you think for a moment, you will realize that they take the hardest realities of life and put them into music, only to come out with some new hope or sense of triumph. This is triumphant music. Modern Jazz has continued in this tradition, singing the songs of a more complicated urban existence. When life itself offers no order and meaning, the musician creates an order and meaning from the sounds of the earth which flow through his instrument.

It is no wonder that so much of the search for identity among American Negroes was championed by Jazz musicians. Long before the modern essayists and scholars wrote of "racial identity" as a problem for a multi-racial world, musicians were returning to their roots to affirm that which was stirring within their souls. Much of the power of our Freedom Movement in the United States has come from this music. It has strengthened us with its sweet rhythms when courage began to fail. It has calmed us with its rich harmonies when spirits were down. And now, Jazz is exported to the world. For in the particular struggle of the Negro in America there is something akin to the universal struggle of modern man. Everybody has the Blues. Everybody longs for meaning. Everybody needs to love and be loved. Everybody needs to clap hands and be happy. Everybody longs for faith.

In music, especially this broad category called Jazz, there is a stepping stone towards all of these."

George Shearing Passed Away February 14th

2011-02-23T15:27:00.002-05:00

My first introduction to George Shearing was a recording he made with Carmen McRae called "Two for the Road". I nearly wore it out and to this day I can turn the worst of days around simply by giving it a listen. His touch, his ability to interpret a tune and his great talent for "locked hands" technique, playing parallel melodies with two hands truly set him apart.

Here's What's Up! (Feb 23rd thru 26th)

2011-02-23T13:55:00.003-05:00

Baker's Keyboard Lounge
Friday and Saturday
Duane Parham Sax Appeal (pictured)

Cliff Bell's
Friday - Paul Keller Trio
Saturday - Vincent Chandler Plus

Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe
Wednesday thru Saturday
Cliff Monear Quartet

Freda Payne to Play Dirty Dog!

2011-02-22T08:48:00.002-05:00

Detroit native Freda Payne returns home for the week of March 9th thru March 12. Familiar to many for her hit "Band of Gold" Ms Payne has been touring with her tribute to Ella Fitzgerald, playing to sold out crowds in New York and L.A. Be sure to mark your calendar and catch her act at the Dirty Dog!

Playlist for February 19th

2011-02-19T18:08:00.002-05:00

Count Basie - Splanky
Ranee Lee and Oliver Jones - Traveling Man
Esperanza Spalding - Chacarera
Grace Kelly and Phil Woods - The Way You Look Tonight
Karl Schwonik - You and the Night and the Music
Elizabeth Shepherd - Shining Tear of the Sun
Joshua Redmond - You've Got a Friend in Me
Michelle Gregoire - Dichotomy
Avery Sharpe Trio - Now That's What I'm Talkin' Bout
Adia Ledbetter - Closer/You and the Night and the Music
Marcus Miller - Blast
Marty Williams - On A Clear Day
Christine Fagan - That's Blue
Bob Zjaner - Ragman
Joe Coughlin - Summer Wind
Herb Albert and Lani Hall - Here Comes The Sun
Matt Savage - You Are Here
Milan Latin Jazz Quartet - Navy Blue
Woody Shaw - Well You Needn't

Grammy Winner Heading to Music Hall!

2011-02-19T13:07:00.004-05:00

Fresh off of her Grammy win for Best New Artist, (the first jazz artist to ever do so), Esperanza Spalding is coming to the Detroit Music Hall on Friday March 11th!

Here's Something a Little Closer to Home!!

2011-02-16T09:54:00.002-05:00

This Sunday, February 20th, All Saint's Church at city hall square is hosting a jazz concert of "Swinging Sacred Songs". This matinee performance features Bob Fazecash and Alan Matheson on trumpet, Vaughn Klugh on guitar and Paul Keller on bass.

Make Plans for the Weekend!

2011-02-16T09:47:00.004-05:00

Baker's Keyboard Lounge
Friday - Vincent Bowen Quartet
Saturday - LL7

Cliff Bell's
Friday and Saturday
Thaddeus Dixon Quartet

Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe
Wednesday thru Saturday
Thornetta Davis (pictured)

Save the Date!

2011-02-09T09:39:00.001-05:00

Things To Do This Weekend!

2011-02-09T09:37:00.003-05:00

Baker's Keyboard Lounge
Friday - Tricia Moore Quartet
Saturday - David Gadd Quintet

Cliff Bell's
Friday - Jessaly Brooks Quartet
Saturday - Shannon Wade Quintet

Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe
Wednesday thru Saturday
Paul King String Orchestra

Here is What I Played on the 5th!

2011-02-05T18:06:00.003-05:00

Count Basie - Splanky
Bob Szajner - Chagrin
Bob Szajner - Delicate Balance
Bruce Hornsby/Christian McBride/Jack Dejohnette - Straight No Chaser
Karrin Allyson - Sweet Home Cookin' Man
Milan Latin Jazz Orchestra - Primo
Anat Cohen - Washington Square
Robert Hurst - Optimism
Graham Reynolds and the Golden Arm Trio - Caravan
Laila Biali - Human Condition
Peter Scherr - August
Mario Romano Quartet - Night in Tunisia
Wayne Wallace - Los Gatos
Roxy Coss - The Cherry on Top
Roxy Coss - I Think So
Shawn Bell Quintet - Lost Pursuit
Groove:55 - Good Planets are Hard to Find
Charles Kynard - Belladonna
Christine Jensen - Dancing Sunlight

New Owners for Baker's Keyboard Lounge

2011-02-02T11:23:00.004-05:00

Baker's Keyboard Lounge has new owners who have pledged to keep jazz alive in the venerable club. Detroiter's Eric Whitaker and Hugh Smith submitted the winning bid in a recently held bankruptcy auction. Smith, who has served as night manager for the past two years, said of the club, "We're going to clean her up and make her feel good. The 77 year old Baker's has played host to some of the greats over the years including Dizzy Gillepie, Stan Getz and John Coltrane. This is great news for area jazz lovers and The Topic is Jazz wishes them all the very best in keeping this great institution up and running.

Detroit Jazz Fest Announces Artist in Residence for 2011

2011-02-01T08:23:00.003-05:00

The Detroit Jazz Festival has announced that drummer Jeff 'Tain' Watts will hold the position of Artist in Residence for 2011. The award winning percussionist has worked with the likes of McCoy Tyner, The Marsalis Brothers, Geri Allen and Michael Brecker. In addition to a stint with the Tonight Show Orchestra, Mr Watts also played the role of Rhythm Jones in Spike Lee's movie, "Mo Better Blues". His first performance in his role as Artist in Residence will take place February 11th at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History.

Hot Jazz to Help Melt the Snow!

2011-02-01T08:14:00.002-05:00

Baker's Keyboard Lounge
Friday - Dwight Adams Quartet
Saturday - Ed Stone (pictured)and the Flowmasters

Cliff Bell's
Friday - Gino Fanelli's Red Hot Sugar Daddies
Saturday - Sean Dobbins and the Modern Jazz Messengers

Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe
February 2nd thru 5th
Spencer Barefield

Playlist for January 29th

2011-01-29T18:17:00.002-05:00

Count Basie - Splanky
Milan Latin Jazz Quartet - Navy Blue
Spencer Day - I Got A Mind To Tell You
Bob Szajner - Notably So
Kermit Ruffins - Sugar
Matt Savage - You Are Here
Herb Harris - In A Little Minute
Jane Ira Bloom - Freud's Convertible
Hank Mobley - Hank's Other Bag
Sergeo Mendes - So Tinha De Ser Com Voce
Gerry Hebert Quartet - New Tribe
Mario Romano Quartet - Norwegian Wood
Matt Savage - Welcome Home (Boston)
Joey DeFrancesco, Robi Botos, Vito Rezza and Phil Dwyer - There Is No Greater Love
The Clayton/Hamilton Jazz Orchestra - Captain Bill
Quinson Nachoff - Devil's Advocate

Playlist for January 15th

2011-01-15T18:10:00.002-05:00

Count Basie - Splanky
Joe Coughlin - Summer Wind
Shawn Bell Quintet - Things Yet Unknown
Defrancesco, Botos, Rezza and Dwyer - Village Green
Matt Savage - On The Farm
John L Holmes - Where We Goin?
The Dave Brubeck Quartet - Pennies From Heaven
Peter Paulsen Quintet - Goes Without Saying
Laila Biali - The Best Is Yet To Come
Richard Underhill - This House
Luis Bonilla - Vertigo
Leslie Pintchik - There You Go
Quinsin Nachoff - Devil's Advocate
Mario Romano Quartet - On Green Dolphin Street
Barbara Morrison - Chains of Love
Ron Carter - Mi Tiempo
Lee Morgan - The Rumproller

Happy New Year!!

2011-01-08T18:03:00.002-05:00

Tito Puente - Machito Forever
Peggy Lee - I've Got the World on a String
Joe Lovano - Santa Lucia
The Don Berner Sextet - Gabriel's Horns
Charles Mingus - Slop
Brad Mehldau - It Might As Well be Spring
Renee Yoxon - The Look of Love
Sonny Fortune = Come in Out of the Rain
John L Holmes - La Vida Loquita
Mr Ho's Orchestrotica - Andalucia
Manhattan Transfer - 500 Miles
Shawn Bell Quintet - Things Yet Unknown
John Pizzarelli - Coquette
Barrett Deems Big Band - Groovin' Hard
Heavy Tin - The Swing Prophet
Jane Monheit - Waters of March
Mark McLean - Which Way

Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas!

2010-12-18T18:10:00.002-05:00

Count Basie - Splanky
Carmen McRae/Betty Carter - Stolen Moments
The Don Berner Sextet - Commodore
Ingrid Lucia - Zat You Santa Claus?
Erroll Garner - How High The Moon
Wide Hive Players - Sworn Statement
Defrancesco, Botos, Rezza, Dwyer - Broadway
Matt Haimovitz - Liza
Diana Krall - Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Bill Charlap/Renee Rosnes - Dancing In The Dark
The Don Berner Sextet - The Road to Banff
Oliver Jones - Winter Wonderland
Dexter Gordon - Ernie's Tune
Ragaboptrio - Love and Hunger
Gerry Hebert Quartet - Falling Overboard
Joel Frahm - Mother Nature's Son
Laila Biali - The Best is Yet to Come
Duke Pearson - Sleigh Ride
Leslie Pintchik - In The Wrong Place at the Right Time
Duke Ellington/Louis Armstrong - I've Got it Bad and That Ain't Good

Playlist for December 4th

2010-12-04T18:13:00.002-05:00

Count Basie - Splanky
Horace Silver - Where You At
Charles Kynard - Afro-Disiac
Pamela Hines Trio - Itchy
Erin Boheme - I Love Being Here With You
Chick Corea/Gary Burton - Bud Powell
Norrbotten Big Band - Mention the Extension
Luis Bonilla - Cork Grease
Flora Purim - This Magic
Richard Underhill - Be Strong Be Strong
Mario Romano Quartet - A Night in Tunisia
Mary Boyes - Girl Talk
Jack McDuff - Mr Lucky
Charles Earland - I Love You More Today Thank Yesterday
Jackie McLean - Blues for Jackie
Mark McLean - Which Way

Charlap and Rosnes Play Orchestra Hall!

2010-11-23T08:59:00.002-05:00

You'll want to mark your calendar for this one. Bill Charlap and Renee Rosnes are coming to Orchestra Hall on the 20th of May, 2011

Playlist for November 25th

2010-11-20T17:59:00.004-05:00

Count Basie - Splanky
Mark McLean - The New Theme
Fred Hersch Trio - The Phantom of the Bopera
Kermit Ruffins - I Got a Treme Woman
Leslie Pintchik - Blowin in the Wind
Benny Golson - Uptown Afterburn
Joey Defrancesco - There is No Greater Love
Jeff King - Ette's Tour
Jason Adasiewicz - Life
Richard Underhill - By Your Side
Hank Mobley - Hank's Other Bag
Maria Schneider - The 'Pretty' Road
The Microscopic Septet - Evidence
Diana Krall - From This Moment On
Shelly Berg - Our Love is Here to Stay
Danilo Perez - Galatic Panama

Looking for Something to do this Weekend!

2010-11-17T10:29:00.002-05:00

Baker's Keyboard Lounge
Friday - Roger Tucker and 3/4 Step
Saturday - Wilbert Peagler Quartet

Cliff Bell's
Friday - Phil Ogilvie's Rythm Kings
Saturday - Clif Wallace Trio

Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe
Wednesday thru Saturday
Naima Shambourger

Here is What You Heard on the 13th

2010-11-13T18:07:00.002-05:00

Count Basie - Splanky
Red Garland - If I Had a Bell
Mose Allison - Your Mind is on Vacation
Lauren Hooker - Life of the Music/Your Music Brings Out the Poetry in Me
Jane Bunnett - Son Santiaguero
Duane Andrews - Blue Drag
Dizzy Reece - Ye Olde Blues
Oliver and Hank Jones - I'll Remember April
Mel Torme - Lady Be Good
The Paul Moer Trio - We'll Be Together Again
Sean Jones - You Are My Everything
Chick Corea/Hiromi - Very Early
Donald Byrd - My Girl Shirl
Grant Green - Jean de Fleur
Grant Green - Django
Arturo Sandoval = Moontrane
Christine Jensen - Seafever

Playlist for October 23rd

2010-10-23T18:01:00.002-04:00

Count Basie - Splanky
Joe Henderson - Out of the Night
Mark McLean - Everything is Beautiful
Gil Evans - Half Man Half Cookie
Nina Simone - Just in Time
Oliver Jones - I Love You
Dexter Gordon - I'm a Fool to Want You
Jennifer Ryan - The Nearness of You
Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz Orchestra - I Know Who Loves You
Louis Armstrong/Duke Ellington - I'm Beginning to See the Light
McCoy Tyner - Passion Dance
Houston Person - But Beautiful
Joe Williams - Everyday I Have the Blues
Mason Brothers - 24/7
Cory Weeds - Corner Kisses

Rally for Reach!! The Topic is Jazz Helps CJAM Reach It's Goal!

2010-10-19T16:48:00.003-04:00

It's Pledge Week time and The Topic is Jazz needs your help. Please support the great work that we do at CJAM 99.1 FM by calling the station and making a pledge during the week of October 29th through November 5th!

The goal of this years drive is to raise $25000 towards an increase in our signal strength. Last year when we moved up the dial from 91.5, we lost some of our broadcast market. And we want to get it back! Increasing our signal strength is an expensive proposition....and that's where you come in. By pledging your support to CJAM, you not only let us know that you love what we do, but that you want to share our programming with as many people as possible.

We have lots of gifts in exchange for your support. Please visit our website at www.cjam.ca for a complete list of our pledge drive swag and to find out more about how you can give back to CJAM for all that it gives to our community throughout the year.

Playlist for October 16th

2010-10-16T17:59:00.004-04:00

Count Basie - Splanky
Mason Brothers - 24/7
Mose Allison - I Know You Didn't Mean It
Reggie Pittman/Loren Daniels Quartet - Point A to Point A
Lois Deloatch - Without a Song
Jeff King - Getting A Life
Kelly Jefferson Quartet - Mandelbrot
Richard Underhill - Hustle Up
Barbara Morrison - They Call Me Sundown
Gene Harris - Listen Here
Various Artists in Tribute to Billy Strayhorn - Rain Check
Scott Hamilton - You Go To My Head
Charmaine Clamor - Believe in Love
Marion McPartland/Tommy Flannagan - Jeepers Creepers
Paisley Jura - Circle
Charles Lloyd Quartet - I Fall In Love Too Easily
Coleman Hawkins - Just A Gigilo
Reggie Pittman/Lorne Daniels Quartet - Prose and Consequence

Here's What You Heard on the 9th

2010-10-09T18:10:00.005-04:00

Count Basie - Splanky
Gerald Wilson Orchestra - Blues for Manhattan
Mary Boyes - The Waters of March
The Alex Levin Trio - My Heart Stood Still
The Bad Plus - You Are
The Reggie Pittman/ Loren Daniels Quartet - On The B.T.
Dual Rhythm - Shoreline
Charmaine Clamor - Every Single Moment
Jeff King - Issues
Matt Garrison - Convergence
Jane Bunnett - You Changed My Life
The Brian Lynch Quartet - Cory's Strut
Bill Evans - Big Fun
Harvie S - Ike(Take a Hike)
Charles Lloyd Quartet - Go Down Moses
Juicy Lucy - Cory Weeds

What's Happenin'!!

2010-10-05T14:46:00.001-04:00

Baker's Keyboard Lounge
Friday - Ed Stone and the Flowmasters
Saturday - Louis Hayes Trio

Cliff Bell's
Friday - Scott Gwinell Jazz Orchestra
Saturday - Roger Jones and Higher Calling

Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe
Friday and Saturday
Gerald Clayton

What You Heard on October 2nd

2010-10-02T18:04:00.005-04:00

Count Basie - Splanky
Kelly Jefferson - Give Away, Take Away
Canefire - Cocoa Payol
Ernie Andrews - Since I Fell For You
Elizabeth Shepherd - Long As You're Living
Sandro Dominelli - Hot Sauce
Charles Lloyd - Mirror
Horace Silver with Louis Hayes on drums - Sister Sadie
Chet Baker - But Not For Me
Taylor Eigsti - Chaos
Mary Boyes - Girl Talk
Hilario Duran - It's Only Seven
Danilo Perez - Historia de un Amour
Joey DeFrancesco - Jammin' in the Basement
Mel Torme - Wave
Bill Charlap - In The Still of the Night
Clayton/Hamilton Jazz Orchestra - Silver Celebration
Christine Jensen - Dancing Sunlight

Louis Hayes to Play Baker's October 9th

2010-09-29T12:34:00.004-04:00

Detroit native Louis Hayes returns to play a couple of sets at Baker's Keyboard Lounge. Mr Hayes played drums in the Horace Silver Quintet, the Cannonball Adderley Quintet and the Oscar Peterson trio among others. Don't miss this opportunity to see one of the legends!

Billy Cobham plays Jazz Cafe at Music Hall

2010-09-28T06:42:00.002-04:00

The great Billy Cobham will visit Detroit on October 10th for two shows. A major contributor to the fusion jazz scene of the 60's and 70's, Mr Cobham remains relevant today not only as a performer, but a composer, producer and educator. Make plans to take in this performance in the intimate space of the Jazz Cafe.

Make Plans for the Weekend!

2010-09-27T08:14:00.003-04:00

Baker's Keyboard Lounge
Friday - Trish Moore Quartet
Saturday - Smooth Operation

Cliff Bell's
Friday - Richko Dobbins Keller
Saturday - Elizabeth Shepherd Trio

Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe
September 29th thru October 2nd
Rayse Biggs (Pictured)

I'm Back! Playlist for September 25th

2010-09-25T18:08:00.002-04:00

Between family weddings and Lancer football I was out of the studio for a couple of weeks. Here's what I played on the 25th.
Count Basie - Splanky
Carmen McRae and Betty Carter - Stolen Moments
Danilo Perez - The Oracle
Elizabeth Shepherd - Parkdale
Kelly Jefferson - Next Exit
Taylor Eigsti - Daylight
Mose Allison - Excursion and Interlude
Dana Marcine - Lazy by the Lake
Maria Schneider - Sky Blue
Variable Density Sound Orchestra - Betty's Bounce
Barry Romberg - The God's Must Be Smiling
Esperanza Spalding - Apple Blossom
Chick Corea - Bouncing With Bud
The Bad Plus - You Are
Bob Mamet Trio - Impromptu
Cory Weeds = Corner Kisses

Fond of Tigers at the Fish Market!

2010-09-10T09:59:00.002-04:00

Catch Fond of Tigers at the FM Lounge on September 17th

Playlist for September 11th!!

2010-09-10T09:53:00.003-04:00

Hope you had a chance to attend the Detroit Jazz Fest!
Count Basie - Splanky
Henry Darragh - Regret
Arturo Sandoval/Kenny Barron - Every Time We Say Goodbye
Maria Schneider - Cerulean Skies
Matt Garrison - Try Another Day
Esperanza Spalding - Winter Sun
Rich Corpolongo Trio - Chi Chi
Cory Weeds - Sunday in New York
Free Boat Rentals - Thunder Coloured
Fond of Tigers - September 16th, 2005
Archie Shepp - When Will The Blues Leave
Boz Scaggs - I'll Remember April
Terence Blanchard - Child's Play
Maria Schneider - Aires de Lando

Join Me at the Detroit Jazz Fest!

2010-09-02T11:47:00.002-04:00

Stop by the Mack Avenue Records Pyramid stage on Saturday around 4:00 as I introduce Salim Washington and the Harlem Arts Ensemble at 4:15 and the Scott Kinsey Group at 6:30.

Playlist for August 28th

2010-08-28T18:26:00.003-04:00

Count Basie - Splanky
Mulgrew Miller - From Day to Day
Terence Blanchard - On The Verge
Hot Club of Detroit - Patio Swing
Benny Green - Virgo
Mike LeDonne - Trane Song
Kurt Elling - She's Funny That Way
Allen Toussaint - Bright Mississippi
Christian McBride - Boogie Woogie Waltz
The Manhattan Transfer - The Story of Anna and Armando
Branford Marsalis - The Return of the Jitney Man
Mulgrew Miller - Skylark
Diana Krall - From This Moment On
Nancy Walker - Vigil
Hutchinson Andrew Trio - Life Without

Terri Pontremoli pays a visit!

2010-08-28T09:08:00.002-04:00

Terri Pontremoli, the Executive and Artistic Director of the Detroit International Jazz Festival joins me on the program tonight. Listen in at 6:00 PM.

Here is What I Played on the 21st of August

2010-08-21T18:09:00.004-04:00

Count Basie - Splanky
Hilario Duran - It's Only Seven
Steve Raegele - Fight Club the Rabbit
Kelly Jefferson Quartet - Next Exit
The Daniel Matto Quintet - You Go To My Head
Tyler Hornby - Lift
Christine Jensen - Seafever
Oliver Jones - Place St Henri
Hugh O'Connor - In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning
Joe Coughlin - I Love Being Here With You
Canefire - Two Cousins
Ranee Lee - I Just Found Out About Love
Brent Mah/Alex Goodman - Darn That Dream
Karl Schwonik Quartet - Countdown
Matt Herskowitz - Crossbones
Shannon Butcher - Don't Forget Me
Hank and Oliver Jones - I'll Remember April
Scott Kemp - Nut Crackin'

Jazz Fest Preview!

2010-08-18T14:13:00.004-04:00

Be sure and tune in on the 28th as I preview the lineup at the 31st Detroit International Jazz Festival. We will hear selections from the tremendous roster of artists that will take over Hart Plaza in downtown Detroit. Make plans to attend this great annual celebration of jazz being held over the Labour Day weekend.

What's Going On!

2010-08-18T08:43:00.004-04:00

August 20th and 21st
Baker's Keyboard Lounge
Friday - Jay D and The Classix
Saturday - Tony Lannen Quartet (pictured)

Cliff Bell's
Friday - Donald Malloy and Sight
Saturday - Will Sessions

Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe
Wednesday thru Saturday
Wendell Harrison

Rex Bar (just in case you are heading for Toronto)
Friday - Mark McLean Summer Soul
Saturday - Tom Roach

Playlist for August 14th

2010-08-14T18:11:00.002-04:00

Count Basie - Splanky
Hilario Duran - Motion
Jane Bunnett - Yo Siempre Oddara
Hilary Kole - It's Always You
Kelly Jefferson Quartet - Give Away, Take Away
Jacob Melchior - Summer Fair
Cory Weeds - Goin' Down
Canefire - Nothing by Mouth
Bob Szajner - Unreal McCoy
John Dokes/George Gee - A House is Not a Home
Takao Iwaki - Neighbourhood
Franco Proiette - Overpass
Steve Raegele - Stop Short
Jacky Terrasson - Gaux Girl
Bob Mamet Trio - At Play
Barrett Deems - Groovin' Hard
Dave Anderson Quartet - The Aviator

Shows for August 13th and 14th

2010-08-10T08:15:00.003-04:00

Baker's Keyboard Lounge
Friday - Charles Green Trio
Saturday - First Flight (pictured)

Cliff Bell's
Friday - Alex Graham Quartet
Saturday - Closed for a Private Event

Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe
Wednesday through Thursday
Wendell Harrison's Detroit Swings

Here is What I Played on August 7th

2010-08-07T18:10:00.002-04:00

Count Basie - Splanky
Terrence Blanchard - On The Verge
Carla Bley - Fast Lane
Arturo Sandoval - Every Time We Say Goodbye
Branford Marsalis - The Dark Keys
Carmen McRae - Too Late Now
Charlie Biddle - Duck Soup
Jimmy Smith - Picknickn'
Charles Gayle - I'll Remember April
Mel Torme - You're Driving Me Crazy
Holdsworth Pasqua Haslip Wackerman - Red Alert
Hilario Duran - Tango Moruno
Joe Coughlin - From This Moment On
Tyler Hornby - A Road To Remember
Trombone Shorty - Hurricane Season
Moutin Reunion - Red Moon
Hot Club of Detroit - On The Steps
Bill Charlap/Renee Rosnes - Dancing in the Dark

Detroit Jazz Fest is September 3rd through 6th!

2010-08-06T11:54:00.002-04:00

Make plans to attend the 31st annual Detroit International Jazz Fest! Hart Plaza comes alive over the Labour Day weekend with an amazing line up of artists! Don't miss Artist in Residence for 2010, Mulgrew Miller.

Let's Go Out This Weekend!

2010-08-04T08:40:00.002-04:00

Baker's Keyboard Lounge
Friday - Caleb Curtis and Marcos Varela Quartet
Saturday - Chris Pattishall Trio

Cliff Bell's
Friday - Richko/Dobbins Keller
Saturday - Bobby Selvaggio and Ashley Summers Quartet

Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe
Wednesday through Saturday
Sean Dobbins Quartet

Playlist for July 31st

2010-07-31T18:01:00.004-04:00

Count Basie - Splanky
Hilario Duran - Timba en Trampa
Jacky Terrasson - Round Midnight
Hilary Kole - How Do You Keep The Music Playing
Dave Anderson Quartet - Free
Mulgrew Miller - Relaxin' at Camarillo
Takao Iwaki - Falling Chestnuts
Christine Jensen - Arbutus
The Clayton Hamilton Jazz Orchestra - Jody Grind
Canefire - Cocoa Payol
Harvie S - Coco Loco
Marion Mcpartland/Gene Harris - Lady Be Good
Arturo Sandoval/Shelly Berg - Windmills of Your Mind

Going on This Weekend (July 23rd and 24th)

2010-07-20T11:58:00.003-04:00

Baker's Keyboard Lounge
Friday - Diego Rivera Quintet
Saturday - Tricia Moore Quartet

Cliff Bell's
Friday - Ben Jansson Quartet

Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe
Wednesday throught Saturday
The Four Freshmen

The Only Thing Hotter Than the Weather is This Playlist!

2010-07-17T18:04:00.003-04:00

For July 17th
Count Basie - Splanky
Bob Szajner Triad - Three Four Montreux
Hilario Duran Trio - It's Only Seven
Mulgrew Miller - If I Should Lose You
Nnenna Freelon - The Lamp is Low
Organissimo - Jimmy Smith Goes to Washington
Ray Brown Trio - SOS
Harvie S - Ike (Take a Hike)
Karl Schwonik - Countdown
Peggy Lee - I've Got The World on a String
Gil Evans - Nicaragua Blues
Sunna Gunnlaugs - The Dream
Jeff Antoniuk - Screwball
Canefire - Welcome Home

What's Going on this Weekend

2010-07-12T13:33:00.002-04:00

Baker's Keyboard Lounge
Friday - Birds on a Wire
featuring Kristin Coy
Saturday - Roger Tucker and 3/4 Step

Cliff Bell's
Friday - The Abud Brothers Quartet
Saturday - Closed for Private Event (No that is not the name of the band)

Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe
Wednesday through Saturday
Paul Keller Quartet

What I Played the evening of the 10th

2010-07-10T18:21:00.002-04:00

Count Basie - Splanky
John Dokes and George Gee - Teach Me Tonight
Jacky Terrasson - Gaux Girl
Canefire - Coconuts and Doubles
Tyler Hornby - Lift
The Manhattan Transfer - Free Samba
Holdsworth, Pasqua, Haslip, Wackerman - It Must Be Jazz
Bill Charlap/Renee Rosnes - Dancing in the Dark
George Kahn - Night Shadows
Mah/Goodman Quartet - Plan B
Dave Glasser - Les is More
Sunna Gunnlaugs - Tunnel Vision
The Swyves - Arc Eye
Stanton Moore - Shiftless

Make Plans for the Weekend! (July 9th and 10th)

2010-07-06T12:42:00.002-04:00

Baker's Keyboard Lounge
Friday - Dennis Coffey Quartet
Saturday - Al McKenzie Quartet featuring Penny Wells

Cliff Bell's
Friday - Deon Yates Quartet
Saturday - Gino Fanelli's Red Hot Sugar Daddies

Colio Vineyards (Harrow, Ontario)
Saturday afternoon picnic and show featuring
Hugh Leal's Speakeasy Trio

Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe
Wednesday thru Saturday
The Detroit Tenors

What I Played on the 3rd of July

2010-07-03T18:17:00.002-04:00

Happy Canada Day!!
Count Basie - Splanky
Sandro Dominelli - Hot Sauce
Matt Herskowitz - Crossbones
Brandi Disterheft - Twilight Curtain
Jane Bunnett/Don Pullen - Gratitude
Guido Basso/Dave Turner - Hip Snake Dance
Diana Krall - Day In Day Out
Christine Jensen - Arbutus
Hutchinson Andrew Trio - What To Say
Jay McShann - I Ain't Got Nobody
Christopher Plock - Blue Skies
Phil Nimmons Group - Just You Just Me
Oliver Jones - Falling in Love With Love

What's Happening this Weekend!

2010-06-29T10:28:00.002-04:00

Baker's Keyboard Lounge
Friday - Dwight Adams Quartet
Saturday - Ed Stone and the Flowmasters

Cliff Bell's
Friday - Richko/Keller/Dobbins
Saturday - Bill Higgins Trio

Jazz Picnic at Colio Wines July 10th

2010-06-29T10:21:00.003-04:00

Make plans to spend an afternoon among the vines and enjoy great jazz music. Venerable jazz musician Hugh Leal brings his Speakeasy Trio to Colio Wines in Harrow. For more info visit www.coliowines.com

Playlist for June 26th

2010-06-26T18:13:00.004-04:00

Count Basie - Splanky
George Kahn - Too Much Sax
Canefire - Nothing By Mouth
Joey DeFrancesco - Jammin' in the Basement
Nnenna Freelon - Theme From the Valley of the Dolls
Hugh O'Connor - The More I See You
Tower of Power - Soul Vaccination
Coleman Hawkins - When Day is Done
Tyler Hornby - Fill in Tyler
Karl Schwonik - Evidence
Bill Charlap/Renee Rosnes - Inner Urge
Joe Coughlin - Summer Wind
Bob Mamet Trio - Until Morning
Josh Rzepka - Pardon the Interruption
Holdsworth Pasqua Haslip Wackerman - San Michele

Playlist for June 19th

2010-06-19T18:06:00.002-04:00

I was off last week....special thanks to Martin Deck for filling in!
Count Basie - Splanky
Mulgrew Miller - The Organ Grinder
Bob Mamet Trio - Cats on the Roof
Canefire - Cocoa Payol
Mah/Goodman Quartet - Goodbye Blue Sky
Johnny Favourite - I'll Never Smile Again
Milt Jackson - Since I Fell For You
Carol Morgan Trio - Celia
Stanley Jordan - Song For My Father
Jackson Garrett - We Gotta Go
Pharez Whitted - Plicky
Jacky Terrasson - You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To
Trombone Shorty - One Night Only
Krisanne Crowell - Nothin' But The Blues
Arturo Sandoval - The Windmills of Your Mind

What's Going on the Weekend of the 25th and 26th

2010-06-19T15:41:00.004-04:00

Baker's Keyboard Lounge
Friday - Tricia Moore Quartet
Saturday - Lynn Laplante 7

Cliff Bell's
Friday - Roger Jones Quartet
Saturday - Pete Mills Quartet

Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe
The 23rd through the 26th
Stanley Jordan

Playlist for June 5th

2010-06-05T18:11:00.004-04:00

Count Basie - Splanky
Bob Mamet Trio - At Play
Krisanne Crowell - Undertaker Blues
The Arboreal Trio - Asleep
The Daniel Matto Quintet - I Thought of You Again
Hugh O'Connor - The Night We Called it a Day
Mah/Goodman Quartet - Plan B
Karl Schwonik - Automile
Shannon Butcher - Run to You
Clark Terry/Max Roach - To Basie With Love
Oliver Jones - Waltzing Matilda
Mel Torme - Lullaby of Birdland
Charlie Biddle - Straight No Chaser
Susie Arioli - Honeysuckle Rose
Count Basie - One O'Clock Jump
Hank Jones/Oliver Jones - I'll Remember April
Christine Jensen - Seafever

Things To Do After The Red Bull Races

2010-06-03T09:36:00.002-04:00

Baker's Keyboard Lounge
Friday - Dwight Adams Quartet
Saturday - Ed Stone and the Flowmasters

Cliff Bell's
Friday - Richko, Dobbins and Keller
Saturday - Sean Dobbins and the Modern Jazz Messengers

Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe
Friday and Saturday
Codish and Hughes

What I Played on May 29th

2010-05-29T18:03:00.002-04:00

Count Basie - Splanky
Josh Rzepka - Call Me Back
Hugh O'Connor - Triste
Mah/Goodman Quartet - Faust Arp
Marc Wagnon - Light at the End
Carol Morgan Trio - Like Someone in Love
Yuko Ito - Flor de Lis
Arturo Sandoval - Every Time We Say Goodbye
Woody Herman - Tiny's Blues
The Arboreal Quartet - Snap
Jake Hertzog - Not Blues
Grafitti = Leeway
Scott Kemp - Traits
Scott Kemp - Thanks Forgiven

Your Weekend Calendar

2010-05-26T08:31:00.003-04:00

Baker's Keyboard Lounge
Friday - Henry Mann Quartet
Saturday - Lynn Laplante 7

Cliff Bell's
Friday and
Saturday - Electro Monk

Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe
Friday and
Saturday - Planet D Nonet

Rex Bar (Toronto)
from New York
The Brenda Earle Group

Playlist for May 22nd

2010-05-22T18:16:00.002-04:00

Count Basie - Splanky
Hugh O'Connor - How About You
karl Schwonik - Evidence
Arturo Sandoval - Speak Low
Mah/Goodman Quartet - Missed Opportunity
Tyler Hornby - A Road To Remember
Hot Club of Detroit - Patio Swing
Shannon Butcher - Joy in My Heart
Jeff Antoniuk - Isfahan
Pharez Whitted - Soul Mates
Nina Simone - Love Me or Leave Me
Krisanne Crowell - Stuck on You
Brad Mehldau - John Boy
The Nels Cline Singers - Floored
Dave Glasser - It Could Happen to You

The Weekend Lineup

2010-05-20T09:16:00.004-04:00

Baker's Keyboard Lounge
Friday - Bobby Wilson Quintet with special guest Lisa Henry
Saturday - First Flight

Cliff Bell's
Friday - RJ Spangler and Planet D Nonet
Saturday - Alberta Adams

Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe
Friday and Saturday
Naima Shambourger

Jazz Cafe at Music Hall
Friday - Tim Reeves

Playlist for May 15th!

2010-05-15T18:22:00.002-04:00

Count Basie - Splanky
Marlena Shaw - On the Street Where You Live
Hugh O'Connor - A Portrait of Jenny
Brad Mehldau - Sky Turning Grey (for Elliot Smith)
Trombone Shorty - Hurricane Season
Tia Fuller - Decisive Steps
Daniel Matto - Love Her Madly
James Zollar - Chicago Preferred
Nina Simone - Love Me or Leave Me
Gene Harris - Bag's Groove
Chick Corea/Hiromi - Very Early
Christopher Plock - Only Love Can Break Your Heart
Organissimo - Smokin' Section
Carmen McRae/George Shearing - Gentleman Friend
Stanton Moore - Neeps and Tatties

I Know What I'm Doing on June 11th

2010-05-12T21:59:00.002-04:00

The Stanley Clarke Band featuring Hiromi will be playing the Motor City Casino on Friday, June 11th and I promise you this will be well worth the effort....this chick can really play the piano. If you see only one jazz performance this season....make it this one.

Here's Whats Happening this Weekend!

2010-05-10T15:45:00.003-04:00

Baker's Keyboard Lounge
Friday - Dennis Coffey
Saturday - Ron English

Cliff Bell's
Friday - Hot Club of Detroit (CD release)
Saturday - Wendel Harrison's Detroit Swing Ensemble

Detroit Jazz Cafe at Music Hall
Thursday - Ben's Friends
Friday - First Flight

Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe
Friday and
Saturday - Robin McKelle

Rest in Peace

2010-05-05T16:26:00.010-04:00

Playlist for May 1st

2010-05-01T18:12:00.002-04:00

Count Basie - Splanky
Stanton Moore - Up to Here
Troy Andrews - Backatown
Hot Club of Detroit - Duke and Dukie
Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews - Right to Complain
Pharez Whitted - Our Man Barack
Jean-Christophe Beney Quartet - Suite in Five Parts (Part 1)
Christopher Plock - Blue Skies
Carol Morgan - Opening Line
Nnenna Freelon - Smile
Christian Scott - American't
Brad Mehldau - Capriccio
Dave Glasser - Monkish
James Zollar - Take the Subway Home
Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings - I'll Still be True
Diana Krall - From This Moment On
McCoy Tyner - Crescent
Yuko Ito - Flor de Lis
Anat Cohen - Sweet Georgia Brown

Elling to Play Detroit Jazz Fest!

2010-05-01T12:59:00.002-04:00

The line up for the Detroit Jazz Fest is now online at detroitjazzfest.com
Barry Harris, Allen Toussaint, Manhattan Transfer and Kurt Elling are just a sample of great artists booked to perform.

Playlist for April 24th

2010-04-24T18:07:00.002-04:00

Count Basie - Splanky
Josh Rzepka - Pardon the Interruption
Clayton Hamilton Jazz Orchestra - Captain Bill
Michael Musillami Trio - Shiner at Rocky's
Mose Allison - Crush
Pharez Whitted - Brother Thomas
Hot Club of Detroit - On The Steps
Five Play - Off The Ground
Organissimo - Smokin' Section
Thelonius Monk/John Coltrane - Ruby, My Dear
Christopher Plock - Exactly Like You
Nnenna Freelon - You and the Night and the Music
Susie Arioli - Pennies From Heaven
Diana Krall - From This Moment On
Fred Fried and Core - The Things You Do
Tia Fuller - My Shining Hour

Tia Fuller to Play Detroit Jazz Fest

2010-04-22T09:56:00.002-04:00

The Detroit Jazz Fest has yet to announce the complete line up for 2010 but Tia Fuller has posted her gig on her webpage. It looks like she will play Hart Plaza on September 5th.

Playlist for April 17th

2010-04-17T18:12:00.002-04:00

Oliver Jones - Just In Time
Steve Colson - Circumstantial
Art Pepper - You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To
Ramona Borthwick - Garden Of The Gods
Christopher Plock - I've Got The World On A String
Tia Fuller - Decisive Steps
Josh Rzepka - I Feel Like Falling In Love
Christian Scott - The Last Broken Heart
Anat Cohen - After You've Gone
Jennifer Ryan - I Thought About You
James Zollar - Slick
Brad Mehldau - Sky Turning Grey
Christine Jensen - Seafever

Manhattan Transfer to play Montreal Jazz Fest

2010-04-17T16:12:00.002-04:00

The line up for the 2010 Montreal Jazz Festival has been announced. Among the many scheduled are Sonny Rollins, Boz Scaggs, Cassandra Wilson, Cesaria Evora, George Benson, Laurie Anderson, Lou Reed and the Manhattan Transfer.

Club Dates for April 23rd and 24th

2010-04-17T15:22:00.001-04:00

Baker's Keyboard Lounge
Friday - Tricia Moore Quartet
Saturday - Lynn Laplante 7

Cliff Bell's
Friday - Quick Trio

Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe
Wednesday through Saturday
Dave McMurray

Rex Bar (Toronto)
Friday and Saturday
from New York Oz Noy Trio

Toronto Jazz Fest announces line up for 2010

2010-04-14T12:36:00.003-04:00

Follow this link for complete details of the 2010 Toronto Jazz Festival running June 25th through July 4th! Highlights include Herbie Hancock, Stanley Clarke, Hiromi and many more. www.torontojazz.com

New Jazz Series at Music Hall

2010-04-14T12:21:00.001-04:00

The Music Hall's "Jazz Cafe Discovery Series" presents new and emerging Jazz talent from the metropolitan Detroit area. Performances are held in the intimate, art-deco, acoustically perfect Jazz Cafe, located in the lower level of Music Hall.

These exciting performances are recorded for broadcast and bands have the opportunity for a $5,000 cash prize and a slot on the stage at the Jazz on the River Festival at Elizabeth Park in Trenton. Judy Adams hosts.

Admission is FREE and performances begin at 7pm.
To audition for the series, contact Ted Nagy at jazzcafe@musichall.org or call 313-887-8532

Club Dates for April 16th and 17th

2010-04-14T12:14:00.002-04:00

Baker's Keyboard Lounge
Friday - Dennis Coffey Quartet
Saturday - Gary Schunk Trio

Cliff Bell's
Friday and Saturday
Dr. Lonnie Smith Trio

Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe
Friday and Saturday
Jason Marsalis Vibes Quartet