Saturday, December 18, 2010

Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas!

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

Saturday, December 4, 2010

Playlist for December 4th

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

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Charlap and Rosnes Play Orchestra Hall!


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

Saturday, November 20, 2010

Playlist for November 25th

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

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Looking for Something to do this Weekend!

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

Saturday, November 13, 2010

Here is What You Heard on the 13th

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

Saturday, October 23, 2010

Playlist for October 23rd

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

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

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

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.

Saturday, October 16, 2010

Playlist for October 16th

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

Saturday, October 9, 2010

Here's What You Heard on the 9th

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

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

What's Happenin'!!

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

Saturday, October 2, 2010

What You Heard on October 2nd

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

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Louis Hayes to Play Baker's October 9th


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!

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Billy Cobham plays Jazz Cafe at Music Hall


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.

Monday, September 27, 2010

Make Plans for the Weekend!


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)

Saturday, September 25, 2010

I'm Back! Playlist for September 25th

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

Friday, September 10, 2010

Fond of Tigers at the Fish Market!


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

Playlist for September 11th!!

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

Thursday, September 2, 2010

Join Me at the Detroit Jazz Fest!



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.

Saturday, August 28, 2010

Playlist for August 28th

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!


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.

Saturday, August 21, 2010

Here is What I Played on the 21st of August

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'

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Jazz Fest Preview!




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!


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

Saturday, August 14, 2010

Playlist for August 14th

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

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Shows for August 13th and 14th


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

Saturday, August 7, 2010

Here is What I Played on August 7th

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

Friday, August 6, 2010

Detroit Jazz Fest is September 3rd through 6th!


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.

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Let's Go Out This Weekend!


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

Saturday, July 31, 2010

Playlist for July 31st

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

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

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


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

Saturday, July 17, 2010

The Only Thing Hotter Than the Weather is This Playlist!

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

Monday, July 12, 2010

What's Going on this Weekend

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

Saturday, July 10, 2010

What I Played the evening of the 10th

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

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

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

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

Saturday, July 3, 2010

What I Played on the 3rd of July

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

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

What's Happening this Weekend!

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


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

Saturday, June 26, 2010

Playlist for June 26th

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

Saturday, June 19, 2010

Playlist for June 19th

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


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

Saturday, June 5, 2010

Playlist for June 5th

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

Thursday, June 3, 2010

Things To Do After The Red Bull Races

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

Saturday, May 29, 2010

What I Played on May 29th

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

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Your Weekend Calendar

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

Saturday, May 22, 2010

Playlist for May 22nd

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

Thursday, May 20, 2010

The Weekend Lineup

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

Saturday, May 15, 2010

Playlist for May 15th!

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

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

I Know What I'm Doing on June 11th


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.

Monday, May 10, 2010

Here's Whats Happening this Weekend!

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

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Saturday, May 1, 2010

Playlist for May 1st

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!


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.

Saturday, April 24, 2010

Playlist for April 24th

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

Thursday, April 22, 2010

Tia Fuller to Play Detroit Jazz Fest


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.

Saturday, April 17, 2010

Playlist for April 17th

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


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

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

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Toronto Jazz Fest announces line up for 2010


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

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

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

Saturday, April 10, 2010

Playlist for April 10th

Count Basie - Splanky
Fred Fried and Core - April's March
Joey Defrancesco - Jammin in the Basement
Sean Jones - Into the Sun
Josh Rzepka - Jackie's Bossa
Stanley Jordan - Steppin Out
Christine Jensen - Dancing Sunlight
Tia Fuller - Kissed by the Sun
Chet Doxas - L'Acadie
Anat Cohen - Sweet Georgia Brown
Bill Charlap - The Lady is a Tramp
Stanton Moore - Pot Licker
James Zollar - The Prayer of a Happy Housewife
Sandro Dominelli - Number 17

Monday, April 5, 2010

April 9th and 10th


Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe
Joey DeFrancesco is in town this week at the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe. This will lift the roof of the place and should not be missed!

Baker's Keyboard Lounge
Friday - Ed Stone and the Flowmasters
Saturday - Wilbert Peagler Trio featuring leslie Deshazor

Cliff Bell's
Friday - Johnnie Bassett and the Blues Insurgents
Saturday - Salim Wahington

Saturday, April 3, 2010

Playlist for April 3rd

Tia Fuller - My Shining Hour
Brad Mehldau - The Falcon Will Fly Again
James Zollar - Slick
Sandro Dominelli - Hot Sauce
Christine Jensen - Seafever
Red Blue Green - Turn The Koala
Ramona Borthwick - Listening to Love
John Vanore and Abstract Truth - Rude
Christian Scott - American't
Mose Allison - My Brain
Ilhan Ersahin - Sam I Am
Thomson Kneeland - Libretto
Christopher Plock - Only Love Can Break Your Heart
Queen Esther - Either He's Crazy or I Am
Cindy Blackman - Beyond Games

Saturday, March 27, 2010

Playlist for March 27th

James Zollar - Chicago Preferred
Dave Sharp - Chrispy Underground
Mose Allison - Everyone Thinks You're an Angel
Jean Luc Ponty - Foosh
Christopher Plock - Exactly Like You
Christine Jensen - Arbutus
DD Jackson - I Mean You
Cindy Blackman - Vashkar
Shelly Berg - Brotherhood of Man
The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra - You Asked For It
Bobby Hutcherson - A Time To Go
Joe Coughlin - From This Moment On
Pat Metheny - Entry Point

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Stanley Jordan to play Dirty Dog!


Jazz guitarist Stanley Jordan plays the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe June 2nd thru 5th

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Shows for March 26th and 27th


Baker's Keyboard Lounge
Friday - Ovaciir The Ova 3 Trio
Saturday - Dennis Coffey Quartet

Cliff Bell's
Friday and Saturday
from Chicago The Tim Seisser Quartet
(pictured)

Dirty Dog Cafe
Friday and Saturday
Johnnie Bassett

Saturday, March 13, 2010

Playlist for March 13th

Clayton Hamilton Jazz Orchestra - Captain Bill
Eugene Maslov - Sometime, Somewhere, Somehow
Woody Shaw - Well You Needn't
Gerald Wilson - Jazz Swing Waltz
Christine Jensen Jazz Orchestra - Seafever
Terell Stafford - Taking a Chance on Love
Jane Bunnett - San Lazaro
Guido Basso/Dave Turner - Midnight Martini
Stan Kenton - Viva Prado
Brad Turner Quartet - Nomad
Peter Madsen Trio - Run For Your Lives

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Pat Metheny to Play Detroit


Pat Metheny's Orchestrion Project is booked at the Music Hall in Detroit. Mark your calendar for May 14th

Joey Defrancesco to play the Dirty Dog


Joey Defrancesco is booked to play the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe from April 7th to the 10th

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

This Weekend in Detroit


Baker's Keyboard Lounge
Friday - Tricia Moore Quartet(pictured)
Saturday - First Flight

Cliff Bell's
Friday - Bill Higgins Quartet
Saturday - Roger Jones and Higher Calling

Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe
Wednesday thru Saturday
Rayse Biggs

Jazz Cafe @ Music Hall
Thursday - Planet D Nonet

Rex Bar (Toronto)
Friday - Brad Goode Sextet

Saturday, March 6, 2010

Playlist for March 6th

Queen Esther - Remember When?
Sandro Dominelli - Personal Mountain
Mulgrew Miller Trio - What a Difference a Day Makes
Marcus Shelby Trio - 20th and Mission
Christine Jensen Jazz Orchestra - Seafever
Dave Ellis - Just Squeeze Me
Roberto Fonseca - Everyone Deserves a Second Chance
Ron Davis Trio - D'hora
Ron Davis Trio = Drew Bouree
Sonny Fortune - Four in One
Dianne Reeves - Lullaby of Birdland
Mulgrew Miller - Peace
Peter Martin - If It's Magic

Thursday, March 4, 2010

Mark Your Jazz Calendar!


The Dirty Dog Cafe has just announced that Bill Charlap will be in town May 5th through the 8th.

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Detroit Jazz Festival News


Pianist Mulgrew Miller has been named Detroit Jazz Fest Artist in Residence for 2010. The entire line up has not yet been released, but the initial schedule includes Terence Blanchard, Branford Marsalis and drummer Roy Haynes. Mark your calendar and make plans to attend the 31st Detroit International Jazz Festival, September 3rd through the 6th.

Get Out This Weekend and Enjoy Live Music!!


Baker's Keyboard Lounge
Friday - Dwight Adams Quartet
Saturday - Dean Moore Quartet (pictured)

Cliff Bell's
Friday - Vincent Chandler Septet
Saturday - Ernie Krivda

Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe
Friday - Pete Siers Quartet
Saturday - Codish and Hughes

Saturday, February 27, 2010

Play list for February 27th

Terence Blanchard - On The Verge
Ruben Gonzalez - Fabiando
George Shearing - Pawn Ticket
Elizabeth Shepherd - The Taking
Red Blue Green - Turn the Koala
Sinistrio - Irish Tacos
Sandro Dominelli - Foggy Bridge
Hetty Kate - I Get a Kick Out of You
Barbara Morrison - Things Ain't What They Used to Be
Carmen McRae - Gentleman Friend
Diana Krall - From This Moment On
Malachi Thompson - Mystic Trumpet Man
Bill Charlap Trio - Lorelei
McCoy Tyner - Passion Dance
Oliver Jones - Waltzing Matilda

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Shows for February 26th and 27th

Baker's Keyboard Lounge
Friday - Chris Greene Quartet
Saturday - A Birthday Celebration for the Calvin Brooks Trio

Cliff Bell's
Friday - Philippe LeJeune
Saturday - Sean Dobbins and the Modern Jazz Messengers

Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe
Friday and
Saturday - Freddy Cole

Saturday, February 20, 2010

Play List for February 20th

Count Basie - Easin' It
Nina Simone - Mood Indigo
Joe Williams - Alright, Ok, You Win
McCoy Tyner - Walk Spirit, Talk Spirit
Susie Arioli - Honeysuckle Rose
The Brian Lynch Quartet - Mysteries of Travel
Elizabeth Shepherd - The Taking
John Patitucci Trio - Mali
Michelle Latimer - Moon and Sand
Steven Schoenberg - After Dark
Cecil McBee Band - Slippin' n Slidin'
Jessica Williams - Mysterioso
Marion McPartland/Shirley Horn - Love is Here to Stay
Pat Metheny - Entry Point

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Other Shows This Weekend!

Baker's Keyboard Lounge
Friday - David Gadd Quintet
Saturday - Brothers Groove

Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe
Friday and Saturday - Scott Peterson

Jason Stein @ Cliff Bell's

”Stein is exhilarating, a young master of his fiendishly difficult horn. Stein is a player to look out for.”
- Chris May, All About Jazz

Check out Jason Stein this Friday and Saturday at Cliff Bell's
www.cliffbells.com for more details

Saturday, February 13, 2010

Play list for February 13th

Gene Harris - Bird's Eye
Freddie Hubbard - Blues for Brenda
Josh Berman - Let's Pretend
Hutchinson Andrew Trio - What to Say
Jay McShann - Tuxedo Junction
Phil Nimmons - Just U Just Me
U.O Project - Cyclic Episode
Charles Gayle - Delight
James Carter - Don's Idea
John Patitucci Trio - Sonny Side
The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra - Captain Bill
Red Blue Green - Turn the Koala
Lady K and the Kings of Swing - Allright OK You Win

Saturday, February 6, 2010

Play list for February 6th

Diana Krall - From This Moment On
Bill Frisell, Ron Carter and Paul Motian - You Are My Sunshine
Chick Corea and Hiromi - Very Early
Count Basie - Corner Pocket
Northern Lights - Moonglow
Hetty Kate - I Left My Heart in San Francisco
Donald Byrd - I'm So Excited by You
Charlie Biddle - Duck Soup
Joe Coughlin - Baby Don't You Quit Now
Eric St Laurent - Peppercorn
Brandi Disterheft - Twilight Curtain
Oliver and Hank Jones - I'll Remember April
Pat Metheny - Orchestrion

Saturday, January 16, 2010

Play list for January 16th

Phil Nimmons - Stompin at the Savoy
Hank and Oliver Jones - What am I Here For?
Jack McDuff - Cold Duck Time
Horace Silver - Cool Eyes
Marion McPartland/Billy Taylor - Capricious
Ron Carter - Gone
Ray Brown Trio - My Romance
Jimmy Smith - Prayer Meetin'
Ranee Lee - I Just Found Out About Love
Manhattan Transfer - Free Samba
Eric St Laurent - Epoch
Modern Jazz Quartet - Autumn in New York
Hetty Kate - I Get A Kick Out Of You
Hetty Kate - I'm In The Mood For Love
Kirk MacDonald Quartet - By Invitation Only

Sunday, January 10, 2010

Club Dates for January 15th and 16th

Baker's Keyboard Lounge
Friday - Glenn Tucker Quartet
Saturday - Smooth Operation

Cliff Bell's
Friday - Caleb Curtis Quartet
Saturday - The Detroit Tenors

Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe
Friday and
Saturday - James Moody

Rex Bar (Toronto)
Friday - Mark Eisenman Quartet
Saturday - Mike Downes

Saturday, January 9, 2010

Play list for January 9th

Ranee Lee - The Storm
Freddie Hubbard - Weaver of Dreams
McCoy Tyner - For All We Know
Marion McParland/Shirley Horn - Love You Madly
Benny Golson - Grove's Groove
Regina Carter - This Can't Be Love
Hank Jones - Lullaby of Birdland
Bobby Hutcherson - Summer Nights
Dizzy Gillespie All Star Band - Tour De Force
Chicago Goes West - Obscurity
Ralph Buschmeyer - Rules of Play
Eric St Laurent - Epoch
Lenny Breau - Here's That Rainy Day
Kirk MacDonald Quartet - New Piece

Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Club Dates for January 8th and 9th

Baker's Keyboard Lounge
Friday - Dennis Coffey Quartet
Saturday - Caleb Curtis Quartet

Cliff Bell's
Friday - Will Sessions
Saturday - Dwight Adams Quintet

Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe
Friday
and Saturday - Dave Bennett

Saturday, January 2, 2010

Play list for January 2nd

The Count Basie Orchestra - One O'Clock Jump
Duke Ellington Orchestra - Take the A Train
Count Basie - Whirly Bird
Ted Quinlan - Speakeasy
Eric St Laurent - I Will Follow You
Stanton Moore Trio - Maple Leaf
Count Basie - Corner Pocket
Count Basie - I Need to Be Bee'd With
Count Basie - Discommotion
Buddy DeFranco - Do Nothing Til You Hear From Me
Oliver Jones - Falling in Love With Love
Barrett Deems Big Band - It Might As Well Be Spring