Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “Jazz”
Lansing’s Twyla Birdsong has put together a program of favorites, entitled “Don’t Waste Time,” accompanied by some of Mid-Michigan’s finest musicians, including Andy Callis (keys), Bonnie Dottery (drums), Eric Hamilton (bass), and Doug Fritch (guitar).
Co-produced with and celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the East Lansing Women in the Arts Festival! Straight Ahead is Detroit’s legendary all-women jazz ensemble, known for their powerhouse musicianship, tight arrangements, and electrifying performances. Blending swing, bebop, blues, and soul, they’ve carved out a bold legacy in jazz. These trailblazing women bring both mastery and message, honoring tradition while pushing the music—and the moment—forward.
Co-Produced with the Robin Theatre. Don Julin’s Standards Trio (Don Julin, Ron Getz, Bruce Dondero) brings a fresh twist to the jazz scene, blending the elegance of classical chamber music with the raw soul and improvisational spirit of a jazz trio.
Continuing the Fiddle tradition of presenting premier musicians, Cecilia features three of Canada’s finest interpreters of both Celtic and Quebecois traditions
The Fiddle will wrap up its 50th year with a party at Old Town Lansing’s UrbanBeat with classic blues, swing and world jazz…from Detroit. The Paxton/Spangler Band will make its way through the Great American Songbook, highlighting songs and tunes from Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, George Gershwin, Burt Bacharach, Carole King and many more… UrbanBeat offers food and beverage service.
Join the Ten Pound Fiddle in celebrating COAST, a new record by this trio of extraordinary instrumentalists hosted by The Robin Theatre.
America’s Premiere Hot Jazz & Western Swing Trio: “An arsenal full of technique and joy.” – Jon Caramanica, New York Times
From Ann Arbor, the Chenille Sisters return to the same building where they played their first Ten Pound Fiddle performance 30 years ago. Word was out. That night, the Copper Chimney Lounge was packed to the brim. For this show, we’ll be in the much larger sanctuary. The night will begin with a shorter set by the incredibly talented, Michigan-based Royal Garden Trio.
In the early 1930’s America enjoyed a heyday of small band jazz… hot jazz, laced with exciting improvisation, ballads – blue and melancholy, and stories of joy and tragedy. Ray Kamalay and his Red Hot Peppers are reminiscent of this peculiar era. With some of the finest players in the United States, they play this music with all the excitement and sentiment typical of the period.
Annual Ten Pound Fiddle Membership Meeting, 6 pm – 7 pm. All are welcome. (Only) Fiddle members vote on any issues. Meet the Fiddle Board of Directors. Held at the UUMC before the concert.
POSTPONED UNTIL FRIDAY MAY 20, 2022.
“Their sound is panoramic, mischievous, fiercely unpretentious – and musically splendid” – Boston Globe
“The Fitzgeralds are standout musicians in our Canadian music industry…The caliber of musicianship is very high- I think together they are beautiful blend of gorgeous fiddle music, and top rate, absolutely exhilarating dance routines.” -Natalie MacMaster, Cape Breton Fiddling Sensation
Focusing on songs collected by folklorist and field recording pioneer Alan Lomax, this collaboratory brings together some of North America’s most distinctive and creative roots musicians to revive, recycle, and reimagine traditional music. Join the Fiddle for this very, very special mid-week concert, to be held at Urban Beat, a new, intimate performance space on the first block of Turner Street, in Lansing’s Old Town.
You have enjoyed hearing him play with The Guy’s All-Star Shoe Band on Prairie Home Companion. Now, hear the exquisite musicianship of Pat Donohue.
