DOORS @6PM/8:30PM, SHOWTIME @7PM/9PM $15 Cover

Ron Brooks began his jazz journey after high school in Ann Arbor. Brooks went to EMU for his undergrad and followed it up with Masters and PHD work at the University of Michigan. While in college, Brooks competed in the Notre Dame Inter-Collegiate Jazz Festival with the Bob James Trio.

After the festival, iconic producer Quincy Jones gave the trio an opportunity to record on Mercury Records. Brooks’ next step was to record with the Contemporary Jazz Quintet, a Detroit-based ensemble that released two fantastic albums on Blue Note Records, followed by one more on Strata Records, the independent jazz label founded by CJQ pianist, Detroit’s own Kenny Cox. 2020 saw the release of The Black Hole, a previously unreleased set from CJQ that had been recorded at the Ann Arbor Blues & Jazz Festival.

In between then and now, the stage was set for Brooks to enjoy great success in opening Ann Arbor’s own jazz club, The Bird of Paradise, a venue which saw wide recognition for almost 20 years. At the Bird, Brooks enjoyed playing with and listening to world-renowned jazz musicians, as did the Ann Arbor jazz-loving community.

Anthony Stanco, a trumpet virtuoso from Southeast Michigan, emerged from Detroit’s musical legacy. Stanco’s acclaimed albums, including “The Crucial Elements” and “You Know The Feeling,” underscore his musical prowess. Anticipation surrounds his upcoming release, “Stanco’s Time,” slated for Origin Records. As a Bach Trumpet endorsing artist, his signature sound resonates with audiences and fellow musicians alike. Explore his musical journey at www.anthonystanco.com.

Reservations by Phone: (313) 882-5299 or at https://dirtydogjazz.cafe/reservations/

Thursday $20 Per Person Seating: 6:00pm-9:00pm Band Performs: 7:00pm-8:30pm

Friday - Saturday 2 Seatings $20 Per Person 1st Seating: 6:00pm-8:00pm Band Performs: 6:30pm-7:30pm 2nd Seating: 8:30pm-10:30pm Band Performs: 9:00pm-10:00pm

Anthony Stanco, a trumpet virtuoso from Southeast Michigan, emerged from Detroit’s musical legacy. Stanco’s acclaimed albums, including “The Crucial Elements” and “You Know The Feeling,” underscore his musical prowess. Anticipation surrounds his upcoming release, “Stanco’s Time,” slated for Origin Records. As a Bach Trumpet endorsing artist, his signature sound resonates with audiences and fellow musicians alike. Explore his musical journey at www.anthonystanco.com.

Reservations by Phone: (313) 882-5299 or at https://dirtydogjazz.cafe/reservations/

Thursday $20 Per Person Seating: 6:00pm-9:00pm Band Performs: 7:00pm-8:30pm

Friday - Saturday 2 Seatings $20 Per Person 1st Seating: 6:00pm-8:00pm Band Performs: 6:30pm-7:30pm 2nd Seating: 8:30pm-10:30pm Band Performs: 9:00pm-10:00pm

Anthony Stanco, a trumpet virtuoso from Southeast Michigan, emerged from Detroit’s musical legacy. Stanco’s acclaimed albums, including “The Crucial Elements” and “You Know The Feeling,” underscore his musical prowess. Anticipation surrounds his upcoming release, “Stanco’s Time,” slated for Origin Records. As a Bach Trumpet endorsing artist, his signature sound resonates with audiences and fellow musicians alike. Explore his musical journey at www.anthonystanco.com.

Reservations by Phone: (313) 882-5299 or at https://dirtydogjazz.cafe/reservations/

Thursday $20 Per Person Seating: 6:00pm-9:00pm Band Performs: 7:00pm-8:30pm

Friday - Saturday 2 Seatings $20 Per Person 1st Seating: 6:00pm-8:00pm Band Performs: 6:30pm-7:30pm 2nd Seating: 8:30pm-10:30pm Band Performs: 9:00pm-10:00pm

$25 Cover SHOWTIMES ARE AT 7:30PM & 9:30PM FOR THIS PERFORMANCE. Doors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm. Musicians pay no cover when they bring their instrument.

Multi-woodwind-instrumentalist and Detroit native Kasan Belgrave is well-rounded within the Detroit music community. His musical heritage of passing down the knowledge and exposure of Detroit music to the youth; like his father, late trumpeter Marcus Belgrave. Kasan has worked with many greats in his young career such as the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin, Wynton Marsalis & Jazz @ Lincoln Center, Dee Bridgewater, Karriem Riggins, Theo Crocker, Etienne Charles, and many others; in his scholar years at University of Michigan he studied under Robert Hurst, pianist Benny Green, and Andrew Bishop, then continued his studies at MSU under the direction of Diego Rivera and Rodney Whitaker. Deeply rooted in the tradition of Black American Music, Kasan is also congruently involved in parallel domains of the strong techno scene in Detroit; he appeared on the track “On My Own” with Jon Dixon & Moodyman; he has also performed with Scott Grooves, Carl Craig, Shigeto, and Kyle Hall. Facebook – Kasan Belgrave Instagram – @baskasanball

Ivan Akansiima is a Christian and a Ugandan born Jazz pianist with a BA in music performance from Hope College Holland MI, and a Master’s Degree in Jazz Performance. He is a multi-instrumentalist, a composer, music arranger, worship leader, biblical teacher, and music instructor. His music style draws from biblical spirituality and faith and combines indigenous Ugandan and African rhythms with Jazz music traits that are historically rooted in African music traditions.

An initiative of the Louis Armstrong House Museum, Armstrong Now unites world class artists to create new works inspired by museum archives. For this two-part performance, pianist and composer Luther Allison presents his inspired arrangements of Armstrong’s repertoire followed by original compositions that capture the spirit of Pops: blues, spontaneity, and swing. Part 1 spotlights Allison’s quartet and features special guests Catherine Russell, Bruce Harris, C. Anthony Bryant, Riley Mulherkar, and Ekep Nkwelle; part 2 spotlights Allison’s acclaimed septet. PERFORMANCE LINEUP Luther Allison, piano, band leader Brandon Woody, trumpet Joe Giordano, trombone Markus Howell, alto saxophone Jonathon Müir-Cotton, bass Michael Reed, drums

Ticket info: https://jazz.org/concerts-events/calendar/

Hailing from Charlotte, North Carolina Luther S. Allison is a multi-instrumentalist specializing in both piano and drum set. In 2017 Allison earned his BM in Studio Music & Jazz from The University of Tennessee and his MM in Jazz Studies from Michigan State University in 2019. Upon graduation, Allison moved to New York City where he quickly became a regular on the bandstand at some of the city’s premiere jazz clubs including Dizzy’s, Smalls Jazz Club, The Jazz Standard, Mezzrow, Smoke Jazz Club, and Minton’s. Allison has performed nationally and internationally alongside the likes of Rodney Whitaker, Jazzmeia Horn, The Baylor Project, Samara Joy, Gregory Tardy, Ulysses Owens Jr. and many more. Outside of his work as a sideman, Allison band-leads his trio, sextet, and octet featuring original compositions and arrangements rooted in his influences from R&B, country, and gospel. Additionally, Allison co-leads a project with dancer John Manzari. Allison accredits a great deal of his compositional inspiration and musical development to his experience playing in the black church along with the sounds of Earth Wind & Fire, Anita Baker, Sly and The Family Stone, Stevie Wonder, Donny Hathaway, and many others playing in his household throughout his upbringing.

Michael Reed is a drummer originally from Toledo, OH, currently based in Michigan, and has been primarily touring with Rodney Whitaker and Grammy-nominated vocalist Jazzmeia Horn.

Bassist Jonathon Müir-Cotton hails from Ann Arbor, MI, but can be seen often on the road with Joe Fansworth and Christian Sands.

Trumpeter Brandon Woody is one of the leaders of the Baltimore jazz scene and is a consummate band leader and sideperson.

Hailing from Charlotte, North Carolina Luther S. Allison is a multi-instrumentalist specializing in both piano and drum set. In 2017 Allison earned his BM in Studio Music & Jazz from The University of Tennessee and his MM in Jazz Studies from Michigan State University in 2019. Upon graduation, Allison moved to New York City where he quickly became a regular on the bandstand at some of the city’s premiere jazz clubs including Dizzy’s, Smalls Jazz Club, The Jazz Standard, Mezzrow, Smoke Jazz Club, and Minton’s. Allison has performed nationally and internationally alongside the likes of Rodney Whitaker, Jazzmeia Horn, The Baylor Project, Samara Joy, Gregory Tardy, Ulysses Owens Jr. and many more. Outside of his work as a sideman, Allison band-leads his trio, sextet, and octet featuring original compositions and arrangements rooted in his influences from R&B, country, and gospel. Additionally, Allison co-leads a project with dancer John Manzari. Allison accredits a great deal of his compositional inspiration and musical development to his experience playing in the black church along with the sounds of Earth Wind & Fire, Anita Baker, Sly and The Family Stone, Stevie Wonder, Donny Hathaway, and many others playing in his household throughout his upbringing.

Michael Reed is a drummer originally from Toledo, OH, currently based in Michigan, and has been primarily touring with Rodney Whitaker and Grammy-nominated vocalist Jazzmeia Horn.

Bassist Jonathon Müir-Cotton hails from Ann Arbor, MI, but can be seen often on the road with Joe Fansworth and Christian Sands.

Trumpeter Brandon Woody is one of the leaders of the Baltimore jazz scene and is a consummate band leader and sideperson.

THE BAND:

Brandon Woody - Trumpet Luther S. Allison - Piano Jonathon Müir-Cotton - Bass Michael Reed - Drums

6:30 pm and 9 pm Showtimes Ticket/Reservation info at: bluellamaclub.com/events/michael-j-reed-the-revelation

The Revelation was founded in 2021. Developing this group came at a time when Reed was finding his purpose within the music. Doing some self-reflection, he realized music is the language of the spirit not only designed to make people dance, but to bring peace and love to everyone. Through music, Reed realizes that he is a vessel, striving to fulfill his purpose as an advocate for peace and love. His compositions explore the vulnerability of truth telling and, through that, he knew that he wanted to make sure that his ensemble included people who were not afraid to express theirs. Meeting all the members through the music and instantly having a connection made it effortless to manifest ideas into reality. The mission of the band is to make people think and to seek things within themselves that may be holding them back from their purpose.

THE BAND:

Michael J. Reed - Drums/Compositions

Brendon Davis - Piano/Keys

Brandon Rose - Bass

Kevin Jones - Percussion

Rockelle Whitaker - Vocalist

Alexis Rosado - Spoken Word Artist

Reservations at: www.bluellamaclub.com/events/chad-lb-christian-wiggs Hailed as a “Sax Phenom” by the New York Daily News, Chad LB is a featured artist on 2 GRAMMY winning albums, and has toured through 6 continents playing venues from Carnegie Hall to the Super Bowl. Chad received many accolades during his scholastic career, including 15 DownBeat Magazine Student Music Awards for categories such as “Best Jazz Soloist” and “Best Original Song.

Taking inspiration from luminaries such as Kurt Elling, Christian Wiggs is a vocalist, bandleader, lyricist, producer, director, artist manager, educator and founder of Bandstand Presents. Wiggs has released three studio albums, serves as the host and producer of “Off The Bandstand” and has produced records for GRAMMY Award winner Steven Feifke, Emmy nominated Benny Benack III and Kate Kortum.

Reservations at www.cliffbells.com/event/the-william-hill-111-trio/ Showtimes are at 5:30p & 7:30p for this performance. Doors open at 4pm for dinner. Seating begins at 5pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 7pm.