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Dave McMurray Quintet

  • 314 S. Main Street Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48104 United States (map)

DOORS @8:30PM, SHOWTIME @9PM

Man holds saxophone in front of city painting.

Saxophonist Dave McMurray was born and raised in the City of Detroit. He started playing sax when he was 9-years-old, and received a full scholarship to Cranbrook Schools, based on his artistic gifts. After graduating from Wayne State University, he began his career as a mental health worker. He soon left to pursue his dream of making a living from music.

Dave has worked with BB King, The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Iggy Pop, Bonnie Raitt, Patti Smith, Bootsy Collins, Herbie Hancock, Was Not Was, Bob James, Kem, and many more. In addition, Dave had a multi-year stint with Kid Rock, recording and touring. Don Was said about Dave: “He never plays licks for the sake of playing licks. He’s not trying to impress people with all he knows about music or about his dexterity over the instrument. It’s all about honest expressions.”

“Any music that I heard – and continue to hear – I can see myself playing it. It could be rock, jazz, R&B, whatever. I look for songs that have magic in them.”

Dave McMurray is a Blue Note artist. His third album for the label is entitled Grateful Deadication 2, his follow-up album to Grateful Deadication, a jazz interpretation of Grateful Dead compositions.

PREVIEW OF TASTING MENUS

$105 Chef’s Luxury Tasting:

First Course: Oyster Rockefeller with Sautéed Kale, Mornay Sauce, Citrus Gremolata | Roasted Beet Salad with Roasted Tomato, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Goat Cheese

Second Course: Nora Marinated Lamb Chops with Taro Root Puree, Lamb Jus, Roasted Sweet Potato, Crispy Kale

Third Course: Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Shavings and Raspberry Coulis

$75 Dinner & Show:

First Course: Deviled Eggs | Your Choice: Black Bean Soup or Apple Salad

Second Course:

  • Mole Coloradito, Confit Chicken Breast, Grilled Avocado, Spanish Rice

  • Veg Option: Taro Root Cavatelli, Grana Padano Cream, Kale, Peas Truffle

Third Course: Créme Brûlée

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