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WEDNESDAY, JULY 2nd, 2008 |
12 & 1 PM
Trio Organic |
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Newcomers
to the scene, Trio Organic brew up a funky jazz soul stew of songs
that will leave you hungry for more. They mix up originals with
standards from the likes of Coltrane and The Meters for your
listening pleasure.
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4:30 &
6:00 PM |
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An electrifying jazz fusion music machine featuring nine veterans of
the jazz, blues, rock and funk scenes all banding together for one
powerhouse live performance at Cityfest.
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| 8:00 & 9:30 PM |
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Let the music of NOMO set you free! This Ann Arbor-based band mixes
African polyrhythms and American free jazz into a soul-shaking dance
party for the people. The horns are hot and the percussion is
heavy! |
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Noon - 3:00PM |
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Foody's R&B Classic Showcase |
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The infamous Foody, on air personality for The Mix, returns to
Cityfest cooking up a musical feast of classic R&B songs performed
by some of Detroit’s best talents, including K, Jon, Tone Tone, Kori Blake, Chelly K, Mark Mixx, Marquise Porter, DJ, The Ladeez Raw Voyces, and The Posse R&B Classic (former back up group to Eddie Kendricks original member and lead singer of The Temptations). It’ll surely be one smokin’ hot time in the city! Mmmm, tasty!
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4:00 - 5:30 PM |
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This talented vocalist is known as “The Belle of Jazzy R&B.”
Fronting the R&B, nu-jazz and funk combo Point Blank, this daring
diva captures your attention with her set of timeless classics that
will stir your soul.
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| 6:30 - 8:00 PM |
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“The Electric Warrior” (aka guitar wizard Mikhal Caldwell) and his
trio of Detroit’s finest musicians create a full force sonic blast
of jazz, funk, rock and fusion that will simply blow you away! |
9 - 10:30 PM |
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They are known as the
funkiest, finest and hardest working Latin orchestra to come out of
the United States in the last decade, having performed at many top
music festivals across the country. Their horn section performed as
part of Prince’s band at Coachella this year.
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FRIDAY, JULY 4th, 2008 |
| Noon - 1:30 PM |
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Sheila Landis featuring Rick Matle |
This award-winning
collaboration of two proficient jazz composers - singer Sheila
Landis and guitarist Rick Matle - has them performing a vast
repertoire of jazz standards mixed with Latin and blues-tinged
compositions that can be heard on airwaves around the city and the
world.
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| 21:03 |
| These three young men usher in a new generation of R&B music with their strong vocals, uplifting energy and stage style. Discovered and produced by the hit-making music production company known as PAJAM, the music of 21:03 shines on their debut album of positive spiritual R&B music. 2103music.com |
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| 4:00 - 5:15 PM |
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Accomplished singer-songwriter Stewart Francke returns to the stage,
accompanied by another veteran local trio. The Regular Boys, for a
set of blue-eyed soul music that will definitely soothe the soulful |
| 6:00 - 7:15 PM |
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Ultimate Ovation |
The ingenius musical collaboration of eccentric‘70s soul trio The
Ultimate Ovation joins forces with members of Detroit’s rock elite
for a rock n’ roll meets R&B Motown Showdown at Cityfest. |
| 8:00 PM & 9:30 PM |
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For over twenty years, this multi-talented award-winning R&B diva
has graced the city with her dynamic voice and commanding stage
presence. She has shared the stage with R&B legends such as Ray
Charles, Gladys Knight and Etta James and has become a local legend
herself. |
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SATURDAY, JULY 5th, 2008 |
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Noon - 1:15 PM |
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Perfecting Church Youth Chorale |
This
inspirational Youth Chorale from The Perfecting Church of Detroit -
led by pastor and award-winning musician Marvin Winans - will
entertain you with their uplifting music for the masses.
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| 2:00
- 3:15 PM |
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Jo
Serrapere & the Willie Dunns
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Folk
singer-songwriter Jo Serrapere’s love of American roots music shines
through in her songs that are delivered in a soulful, confessional
style. Her band the Willie Dunns provide the perfect accompaniment
to her down-home Americana folk.
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| 4:00 - 5:15 PM |
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This skilled band plays authentic blues music from the heart with a
deep respect for its history. The band has performed with many
noteworthy artists such as Lazy Lester and Chicago Pete throughout
their laudable career. |
| 6:00 - 7:15
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Led by jazz
pianist and composer Scott Gwinnell, this sixteen-piece modern jazz
big band brings their retro music journey to the open air for
Cityfest. Swing back to this free-spirited era of the big band when
they take the stage for a stellar show.
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| 8:00 PM &
9:30 PM |
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One of the
most dynamic horn players on the scene today, Rayse Biggs will blow
you away with his dual-horn playing technique. He has performed
with a variety of acts including Motown legend Smokey Robinson and
accompanied jazz great Dizzy Gillespie onstage as well as hometown
hero Kid Rock. Experience his smooth jazz sounds at Cityfest.
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SUNDAY, JULY 6th, 2008 |
| Noon |
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Each
of the prolific members of this distinguished new group have been
performing for over twenty years in the genres of classical, pop and
jazz. This collective has evolved into a solid musical entity that
showcases their tradition steeped jazz. |
| 2:00 PM |
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The city’s new premier jazz singer, Barbara Ware, will captivate you
with her pristine rich voice as she performs a set of classic jazz
standards with the piano accompaniment of the Cliff Monear Trio. |
| 4:00 - 5:15PM |
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The sultry sounds of the Midwest’s foremost tango group will heat up
the streets of Detroit with the dance music of Argentina. The group
explores the passionate music of neuvo tango composer Astor
Piazzolla. Let their scintillating music take you away! |
6:00
PM |
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Planet D Nonet is the new musical adventure from acclaimed jazz and
blues man and avid scene supporter RJ Spangler and fellow musician
James O’Donnell. This little big band will be joined onstage by
local “Queen of the Blues” Alberta Adams
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