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2 Stones Events will be bringing in metro Detroit’s finest jazz artists for a new series — Sessions @ The Vinyl Society, in the heart of downtown Detroit’s Paradise Valley. Two shows every Wednesday: 8:00 and 9:45 p.m. — and NEVER a cover charge!
Oct. 8 Heather Black Project
Oct. 15 Ben Sharkey
Oct. 22 Noah Jackson & Full Circle
Oct. 29 Jim Alfredson's Dirty Fingers

Kerrytown Concert House invites you to join us for an unforgettable evening of smooth melodies and captivating rhythms as Detroit jazz flutist Alexander Zonjic takes the stage with his talented friends: Gerard Gibbs, piano; Mike Harrington, bass; and Nate Winn, drums. This concert will feature selections from Alexander's acclaimed award-winning albums, including his most recent, “Playing it Forward,” showcasing his innovative style and musical versatility.

10-piece big band led by Chris Smith, specializing in hot jazz of the 1920s and 30s. Jelly Roll Morton, King Oliver, Duke Ellington and other jazz legends are prominent in their repertoire. Great for listening or dancing.

2 Stones Events will be bringing in metro Detroit’s finest jazz artists for a new series — Sessions @ The Vinyl Society, in the heart of downtown Detroit’s Paradise Valley. Two shows every Wednesday: 8:00 and 9:45 p.m. — and NEVER a cover charge!
Oct. 8 Heather Black Project
Oct. 15 Ben Sharkey
Oct. 22 Noah Jackson & Full Circle
Oct. 29 Jim Alfredson's Dirty Fingers

For over 35 years, Evan Christopher has proven to be one of the world’s leading performers in the New Orleans “Creole Style” of clarinet playing. His unique “woody” sound (performed on the seldom-heard Albert System clarinet) and breathtaking command, coupled with unending musical improvisations, preserve but expand on the musical heritage of early masters of New Orleans clarinet playing such as Barney Bigard, Sidney Bechet, Albert Nicholas, Edmund Hall and Omer Simeon. His repertoire encompasses great classics of early jazz, overlooked or forgotten masterpieces, as well as his originals. Listeners will experience a living walk-through jazz clarinet history, with a look at its future as Evan presents his “Contemporary Traditional Jazz.”

Evan Christopher, clarinet
Mike Karloff, piano
Mike Karoub, cello
Erik McIntyre, acoustic guitar

10-piece big band led by Chris Smith, specializing in hot jazz of the 1920s and 30s. Jelly Roll Morton, King Oliver, Duke Ellington and other jazz legends are prominent in their repertoire. Great for listening or dancing.

2 Stones Events will be bringing in metro Detroit’s finest jazz artists for a new series — Sessions @ The Vinyl Society, in the heart of downtown Detroit’s Paradise Valley. Two shows every Wednesday: 8:00 and 9:45 p.m. — and NEVER a cover charge!
Oct. 8 Heather Black Project
Oct. 15 Ben Sharkey
Oct. 22 Noah Jackson & Full Circle
Oct. 29 Jim Alfredson's Dirty Fingers

This is the fifth season of 2 Stones Events’ monthly concert series – Ciao!Jazz focusing on a wide variety of the jazz genre. Two separate shows (limited to 100 seats per) each evening – 6 and 8:30pm; doors open 30 minutes prior. ‘Cash-only’ (literally) bar: Please, only call the restaurant (810-227-9000) for dinner reservations upstairs before or after your show!
Third Coast Swing has been playing the music of the late Belgium born Romani Gypsy, Django Reinhardt & his band, The Hot Club Of Paris 1930’-1940’s. Think Louis Armstrong with a French accent. Third Coast Swing has changed it up a bit and has toured with the Detroit native Dave Bennett, violinist Grant Flick, vocalist Ella Jury Jarvis and pianist Andrew Henley. Ella and guitarist Kaedin Plummer did a deep dive on early jazz classics by Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan and Billy Holiday and then arranged these songs to fit Third Coast Swings eclectic style

10-piece big band led by Chris Smith, specializing in hot jazz of the 1920s and 30s. Jelly Roll Morton, King Oliver, Duke Ellington and other jazz legends are prominent in their repertoire. Great for listening or dancing.

Returning for her second appearance at Kerrytown Concert House, acclaimed local jazz vocalist and rising star, Olivia Van Goor, will pay a heartfelt tribute to the First Lady of Song, Ella Fitzgerald. Renowned for her impeccable swing and virtuosic scat singing, Ella’s legacy spans far beyond her most famous hits. Audiences will delight in beloved classics like “Oh, Lady Be Good” and “How High the Moon,” as well as hidden gems Olivia affectionately calls Ella’s “underrated gold.” Joined by a stellar jazz trio, Olivia brings Ella’s story to life in an intimate evening of song, honoring the spirit and soul of the Queen of Jazz.

Olivia Van Goor – Vocals
Mike Harrison – Piano
Reuben Stump – Bass
Dave Zwolinski – Drums