Nightspots
Sunday Feb 24, 2013
Blind Pig: Trinidad James
Trinidad-bred, Atlanta-based underground hip-hop storyteller. Opening act is Fortebowie, an Atlanta hip-hop MC. Advance tickets: $20 ($25 at the door).
Conor O'Neill's: Traditional Irish Session
All invited to join or listen to an instrumental jam session.
Creekside Grill and Bar: II-V-I Orchestra
Veteran local big band, led by saxophonist David Swain, that plays late-1930s swing and 1940s R&B. With vocalists Jim Tarravantes and Patty O'Connor. Tonight’s program focuses on the music of Dizzy Gillespie. 6:30-9 p.m.
Habitat Lounge: James Cornelison Quartet
See review. Jazz originals and standards by this U-M music student ensemble led by electric guitarist Cornelison.
Old Town: Jim Smith Trio
Local singer-songwriter Smith is joined by vocalist Sophia Hanifi and dobro player Dave Keeney for an evening of country-folk.
Ravens Club: Heather Black Project
Vintage jazz and blues by an ensemble led by Heather Schwartz, a talented local singer whose vocal style also reflects gospel, R&B, soul, and hip-hop influences.
Rush Street: Legendary Wings
Local jazz quintet that focuses on dynamic, challenging, and less commonly heard music from the modern jazz repertoire interspersed with free improvisation. The usual lineup features saxophonists Dan Bennnett and Tim Haldeman, guitarist Matt Endahl, bassist Jordan Shug, and drummer Nick Collins.
Silvio’s Organic Pizza: Will Mefford
Improvisations over jazz standards by this local pianist.
Vinology: Marsha Mumm
Blues, jazz, and pop standards, along with some originals, by this local singer-songwriter, guitarist, and pianist.
Zal Gaz Grotto: Phil Ogilvie’s Rhythm Kings
This local 10-piece big band is one of the few to specialize in the old-time big-band music of the late 1920s and early 1930s associated with Jelly Roll Morton and King Oliver. Arrangements by the renowned early-jazz pianist James Dapogny and tubaist Chris Smith.
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