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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

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

Picture it: live music and dinner, right here at Marrow in The Market. We’ve teamed up with 2 Stones Events to bring you the Marrow in the Market Dinner & Music Series!!!

Here’s the plan: four ticketed dinners where Chef and Culinary Director Andrew Shedden creates a menu inspired by the music you’re hearing live that night. Motown gets a Detroit-themed menu. Mardi Gras brings Cajun flavors. Cinco de Mayo, Latin-inspired courses. And Detroit Jazz gets its own celebration. Two seatings per night: 6:00 PM or 8:30 PM.

What's included: each ticket ($105 + fees $8.89) includes your four-course dinner, 20% gratuity, and 90 minutes of live music. Drinks available à la carte.

First up: Holiday Motown with Ben Sharkey!

Over the past ten years, Ben Sharkey has been one of Detroit’s premiere live entertainers. He infuses his live performances with a hip and sultry fire, bringing his artful swagger to the stage with a colorful fusion of old-school cool, contemporary jazz, soul, and pop.

Since the charismatic vocalist posted his first raw home videos of himself singing Michael Buble and Frank Sinatra classics to YouTube in 2007, he has amassed over 5 million views worldwide for over 70 clips. By increasingly popular demand, the Michigan native has amassed hundreds of performances at jazz hotspots like Cliff Bell’s and a five-year and counting residency at the Axis Lounge at the MGM Grand Detroit.

He’s been compared to everyone from Frank and Buble to Dean Martin, Mel Torme and Harry Connick, Jr. – yet he’s evolved from being a stellar vocal interpreter to master storyteller and songwriter. Collaborating with his pianist Chris Codish, Ben has written clever, crafty tunes expressing every aspect of love, deep heartfelt connections and the sheer joy of living life to the fullest in the sexiest, naughtiest, most sensual and playful way possible. Stylistically, he lets his muse lead the way to booming percussion driven landscapes infused with jazz, pop, swing, R&B, Latin and crisp, edgy house-dance beats that make him the ultimate contemporary hipster as well as a masterful throwback artist.

Get ready for an electrifying tour through American music traditions as boogie-woogie and blues piano master Mark Lincoln Braun (Mr. B) joins forces with The Kerrytown Stompers, Ann Arbor’s own champions of traditional jazz. Led by drummer and washboard player Pete Siers, the band features Dave Kosmyna (cornet), Ray Heitger (clarinet), Alex Belhaj (guitar), and Chris Tabaczynski (bass saxophone), bringing authenticity and joyful energy to the stage. From Mr. B’s thunderous left hand and soulful swing to the Stompers’ driving rhythms, this collaboration promises to capture the rollicking spirit of early jazz and blues. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear two forces of Michigan’s jazz scene creating music that will have you smiling—and maybe even stomping—along.

Mark Braun “Mr. B”, piano/vocals
Pete Siers, drums
Ray Heitger, clarinet/vocals
Dave Kosmyna, cornet/vocals
Alex Belhaj, guitar
Chris Tabaczynski, bass saxophone

Jazz Clinic presented by Dale Grisa and hosted by April Tini. FREE! Putting it Together: How to Manage Your Professional Music Career. Multi-faceted keyboardist, band leader, orchestrator Dale Grisa will lead a discussion on creating and sustaining a successful career as a professional musician. Designed for musicians of all ages and stages, Dale’s presentation will offer key insights and ideas for taking the next step in your career, so please bring your questions as well as topics that you’d like to discuss! Dale has worked solidly in many facets of the music industry and will share his thoughts on designing your own unique path. Saturday, December 13th from 3:30 pm to 5 pm. Sign up at michiganjazzfestival.org to get the Zoom link

All About the Trio’s annual holiday concert welcomes vibraphonist Cary Kocher for special arrangements of holiday standards that will reference beloved jazz vibraphonists such as Milt Jackson, Gary Burton and Lionel Hampton. Joy and cheer is guaranteed to be felt by all!
Join us for a fun, informative and interactive afternoon of holiday jazz in the House!

Ellen Rowe, piano
Paul Keller, bass
Pete Siers, drums
Cary Kocher, vibraphone

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

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.