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SUMMARY:CHRISTIAN SANDS
DESCRIPTION:The Steinway Artist and Grammy Nominee is an emerging jazz force. His abundant piano technique perfectly matches his conception\, accomplishing a much deeper musical goal: a fresh look at the entire language of jazz.  Christian says\, “My music is about teaching the way of jazz and keeping it alive.”  Whether it’s stride\, swing\, bebop\, progressive\, fusion\, Brazilian or Afro-Cuban\, Sands develops the past while providing unusual and stimulating vehicles for the present… and for the future.  He expresses himself through an extensive vocabulary of patterns\, textures and structures\, all the while maintaining a strong sense of understatement\, sensitivity\, taste and swing — hallmarks for as long as he has been playing. \nFrom a very early age\, Christian possessed an insatiable appetite for music.  He was enrolled in music classes at age 4 and wrote his first composition at age 5.  He started playing professionally at the age of 10\, and studied at the Neighborhood Music School and the Educational Center for the Arts in New Haven\, CT.  He received his Bachelor of Arts and Masters of Arts degrees from the Manhattan School of Music.  For his participation on the MSM “Kenya Revisited” album\, Sands received a Grammy Nomination for Best Latin Piano Solo. \nSince arriving on the scene\, Sands has shared the stage with many jazz luminaries as Wynton Marsalis\, Diane Reeves\, Shelia E\, Warren Wolf\, Tia Fuller\, Gary Burton\, Stefan Harris\, Teri Lynne Carrington\, Jason Moran\, Geri Allen\, James Moody\, Bill Evans (sax)\, Russell Malone\, Terrance Blanchard\, Louis Hayes\, Patti Austin\, Kurt Elling and Dee Dee Bridgewater.  He served as the Creative Ambassador for the Erroll Garner foundation\, Artist in Residence for Jazz in July Education program at University of Massachusetts\, Artist in Residence for Monterey Jazz Festival for 2020-2022 – he was the Creative Director for the ‘Monterey Festival Band on Tour’ 2022-2023. \nChristian provides a soulful melodic touch on S. Epatha Merkerson’s documentary\, “Contradictions of Fairhope\,” a soundtrack recorded with McBride and a melodic piano introduction to Netflix’s Biopic documentary “Rustin” of which he recorded with Branford Marsalis.  He was named one of the future rising stars by Wynton Marsalis in Jet Magazine.  Vanity Fair’s “Jazz Youth-Quake” also named him as a future jazz star.  He was finalist for the 2015 Cole Porter Jazz Fellowship Award sponsored by the America Pianist Association. \nJust embarking on his 30s\, Sands has already enjoyed a remarkable career trajectory including a 2013 Grammy nomination with renowned Bassist Christian McBride and 2021 Grammy Nomination for Best Jazz Instrumental Composition and 52nd Annual NAACP Image Award Nominee for Outstanding Jazz Album Instrumental for his third album “Be Water” recording for Mack Avenue Records. \nHis music has taken him to many international stages.  In 2023 he received Chevalier de L’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres\, rank of Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters\, from France Minister of Culture. \nThe Band: \nChristian Sands – bandleader\, pianist \nRyan Sands – Drummer \nGilad Hekelsman – Guitar \nScott Colley – Bass \nCover: $40.61 ~ $50.91 | Including Fees
URL:https://notoriousjazz.com/event/christian-sands-4
LOCATION:Birdland\, 315 W 44th Street\, #5402\, New York City\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club
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SUMMARY:NICOLE HEITGER QUARTET
DESCRIPTION:The Nicole Heitger Quartet presents a blend of Dixieland\, swing and bebop\, featuring syncopated rhythms and sounds from the 1920’s through the 1940’s. Nicole has been a vocalist for over 30 years and was raised on traditional jazz. Her father\, Raymond Heitger\, has been the leader of the Cakewalkin’ Jass Band for over 50 years. \nShe began singing with the CJB when she was sixteen years old\, performing at various concerts\, jazz festivals\, and jazz clubs. Drawing from such influences as Bessie Smith and Billie Holiday she performs the great classics of jazz history and delivers them with her powerful and precise blues-tinged vocals. \nThe Performers:\nNicole Heitger: Voice\nAlex Belhaj: Guitar\nDave Kosmyna: Cornet\, Piano \nCover Charge: $25.00 +fees
URL:https://notoriousjazz.com/event/nicole-heitger-quartet
LOCATION:The Blue Llama\, 314 S Main Street\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club
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SUMMARY:HIDDEN NOMINATION
DESCRIPTION:Hidden Nomination is a genre-defying ensemble that emerged from the lustrous Blue Llama Jazz Club after a particularly electrifying set. The band has quickly become a force to be reckoned with in the Midwest music scene and brings together four exceptionally talented musicians with a shared passion for exploration and innovation. \nTheir sound is a thrilling fusion of jazz\, funk\, R&B\, gospel\, and neo-soul\, creating a sonic tapestry that is as soulful as it is dynamic. With high-energy performances and delicate\, melodic interplay\, Hidden Nomination captivates audiences\, taking them on a journey that transcends traditional genre boundaries. The band’s philosophy is rooted in the pursuit of the unseen and the unheard—always searching for what lies hidden beneath the surface of music and emotion. \nRecently completing a celebrated residency at Cliff Bell’s\, one of Detroit’s most iconic jazz clubs\, Hidden Nomination has solidified its reputation as a must-see live act. Their ability to blend technical mastery with raw\, heartfelt expression has earned them a dedicated following and critical acclaim. As they prepare to record their debut album in summer of 2025\, the band is poised to share their unique sound with an even wider audience. \nThe Band: \nHouston Patton ~ saxophone \nAndre Crawford ~ piano \nDylan Sherman ~ bass \nBrian Allen ~ drums \nCover: $25.00
URL:https://notoriousjazz.com/event/hidden-nomination
LOCATION:Cliff Bell’s\, 2030 Park Avenue\, Detroit\, MI\, 48226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club
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