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SUMMARY:Tiffany Gridiron
DESCRIPTION:Fri | Oct 23	\n\n	Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n			\n\n			About the Artist	\n	Tiffany Gridiron is a gifted jazz vocalist and songwriter who radiates joy and generosity on stage\, even when singing the most haunting of songs. Her sultry vocals and playful approach have excited audiences in the United States\, Japan\, Finland and South Korea.   \nTiffany’s love of singing began as a child in her family church where both of her parents served as musicians. In her early twenties\, inspired by the debut album of Jill Scott\, Tiffany sought out voice lessons that serendipitously put her in contact with the amazing jazz vocalist and educator Sunny Wilkinson. Through jazz standards\, Sunny introduced Tiffany to a world of poetry and improvisation that would profoundly impact the rest of her life. Studying works of  Billie Holiday\, Ella Fitzgerald\, Sarah Vaughn and many other vocal legends helped Tiffany to find her own voice and style.  \nTiffany recorded five CDs of jazz standards\, released by SONY RECORDS in Japan that have featured such greats as pianists Hank Jones\, Tadataka Unno\, drummer Omar Hakim\, and many others.   \nIn 2019\, Tiffany’s longtime friend and collaborator Kris Johnson approached her about producing a project where her gifts as a songwriter could be featured.  The result was “From My Heart to Yours”\, Tiffany’s  most personal album to date. Released in September of 2023 on all digital platforms\, five of the album’s eight songs feature lyrics penned by Tiffany Gridiron and co-composed by Kris Johnson. Kris also arranged\, played trumpet and served as producer on the project\, with Brendon Davis (piano)\, Jonathan Muir-Cotton (bass)\, Nate Winn (drums)\, and Vivienne Smith (background vocals) also adding their breathtaking artistry to this material.  \nYou can now catch Tiffany at venues in the Midwest and East coast\, performing her originals\, jazz standards\, and other songs that explore the nuances of  the human condition. Her deep appreciation for music as a tool for healing\, inspires Tiffany  to use her voice to nurture connections between people and hearts. \n\n				\n	\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE
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SUMMARY:Demetrius Nabors
DESCRIPTION:Sat | Oct 24	\n\n	Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n			\n\n			About the Artist	\n	Demetrius “Krayon” Nabors is a prominent pianist\, composer\, producer\, and arranger\, celebrated in both the Detroit area and the national contemporary jazz scene. His music reflects a rich tapestry of influences\, including gospel\, jazz\, classical\, and blues\, all of which are evident in his compositions and performances. A two-time winner of the Detroit Music Award for Outstanding Gospel/Christian Musician\, Demetrius holds both Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Jazz Studies from the University of Michigan. His talents have taken him to stages in Europe and Africa\, as well as to national television\, including a memorable appearance on the former “Arsenio Hall” show. \nHis exceptional skills have drawn the attention of numerous high-profile artists\, including R&B singer KEM\, flutist Althea Rene\, guitarist Tim Bowman\, and trumpeter Willie Bradley. Demetrius’s productions have achieved notable success on the Billboard charts\, including two #1 hits for KEM’s singles “Nobody” and “It’s You” (2014)\, a #2 for Willie Bradley’s “It’s On Now” (2020)\, a #5 for Althea Rene’s “Barbara Mae” (2019)\, and a #1 for Tim Bowman’s “Fireball” (2021). Additionally\, “Nobody” was nominated for Best Traditional R&B Performance at the 57th Grammy Awards. \nDemetrius’s discography features five critically acclaimed releases: “A Journey Within Part I” (2011)\, “Christmas with Krayon” (2012)\, “A Journey Within Part II” (2014)\, “Perseverance” (2021)\, and “Evolution EP” (2022). \nHe thrives on the energy of live performance\, a passion that shines through in his music and resonates deeply with his dedicated fan base. \n\n				\n	\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE
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SUMMARY:Rodney Whitaker Group
DESCRIPTION:Fri | Oct 30	\n\n	Sets at 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n			\n\n			About the Artist	\n	Internationally renowned bassist and Mack Avenue recording artist\, Rodney Whitaker is one of the world’s renowned double bass performers\, educators\, mentors and is dedicated to inspiring and growing the next generation of jazz educators and musicians. \nA Detroit native\, he grew up in the city soaking in the sounds of jazz and classical music and working with the finest musicians in the city.  Building on his Detroit roots and enormous talent\, Whitaker went on to earn an international reputation as one of the world’s finest jazz double bass performers. He completed a seven-year tenure as bassist with the Wynton Marsalis’ Sextet\, the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra and has toured the world over the last twenty-six years\, collaborating with over 100+ legendary performing jazz artists and leading symphony orchestras across the world. \nFeatured on more than 100+ recordings – from film to compact discs – Whitaker’s film scores\, China\, directed by Jeff Wray\, was released on PBS Fall 2002 and Malaria and Malawi\, released on PBS Fall 2010. In 2011\, he was nominated for an EMMY for the ‘Original Music’ category\, “Malawi and Malaria: Fighting to Save the Children” produced by Robert Gould and Sue Carter.  Whitaker collaborated with musicians Phil Dwyer and Alan Jones on “Let Me Tell You About My Day\,” produced by Alma Records and was nominated for a Juno Award in 2006 for Traditional Jazz Album of the Year\, Canada’s equivalent to the United State of America’s Grammy. \nHe is a full professor of jazz double bass and director of jazz studies at Michigan State University where he has built one of the leading jazz degree granting programs offering both a bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Jazz Performance. \n\n				\n	\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE
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