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!

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.

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)

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

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

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.