There is a lot of music going-on in Detroit. It is always great to see friends and musical colleagues busy doing what we love, and that`s playing music.
One of my friends; RJ Spangler announced on Jazz Fans of Greater Detroit`s message board a concert I urge all to see. RJ Spangler and his group Planet D Nonet, with vocalist Camille Price will be appearing at Cliff Bell`s in Downtown Detroit, on November 27, 2013, for a Tribute to Billy Strayhorn. Cliff Bells is located at 2030 Park Ave, Detroit, MI 48226. Planet D Nonet has also featured music from Sun Ra, and it will really be exciting to hear them performing Strayhorn.
Billy Strayhorn was Duke Ellingtion`s right hand man in composition; as Forest Gump would say - "they were like two peas in a pot". Billy Strayhorn`s compositions and arrangements were similar to Duke Ellington. Strayhorn composed music with chordal extensions that produced the finest tone colors that attracted fans such as Gil Evans, and helped influence the "Birth of the Cool".
So, jazz fans, if you are in Detroit on the 27th of November, get to Cliff Bells and check out Planet D Nonet. Also, there are other jazz ensembles in Detroit you want to check-out. And please, don`t forget about me!
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