SPIN and TELL

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Sunday, November 30, 2025

A Magical Time at Motown

Last weekend, I finally made it to the Motown Museum in Detroit. As a part of the tour, we got to sing and dance to "My Girl," one of the many hits recorded in the legendary Studio A, in the historic studio itself.

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Monday, November 24, 2025

'Tis the Season to Swing

The Gretchen C. Valade Jazz Center Orchestra masterfully presented their "'Tis the Season to Swing" program yesterday afternoon at the Gretchen C. Valade Jazz Center.

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Sunday, November 23, 2025

Detriot Jazz at the Dirty Dog

I was pleased to experience the Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation Presents DETROIT JAZZ MASTERS – Holiday Edition last night at the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, featuring Dwight Adams, Cliff Monear, David Taylor, Jeff Pedraz, and Chris Collins.

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Saturday, November 22, 2025

Swingin' with Stanco

Last night, I enjoyed a terrific set by the Anthony Stanco Quartet at Cliff Bell's jazz club.

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Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Sold-out Solo Show at St. Cecilia

I witnessed singer/songwriter Joy Oladokun's sold-out solo show last night at St. Cecilia Music Center.  I also enjoyed opener Bartees Strange's solo set.

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Saturday, November 15, 2025

Sebastian stars with students

The Hope College jazz ensembles presented "An Evening of Jazz" tonight at the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts, featuring guest artist Ricky Sebastian on drums.

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Friday, November 14, 2025

Classically Beautiful

Last night, I enjoyed a beautiful chamber music performance by the two-time Grammy-nominated Neave Trio at Hope College's Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts.

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Sunday, November 09, 2025

Michigan rock royalty returns

The Verve Pipe returned to the Park Theatre last night.

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