DOORS @8:30PM, SHOWTIME @9PM
Innovative Jazz drummer extraordinaire, Michael J. Reed is a native of Toledo, OH, currently based in East Lansing, MI. Michael maintains an active career performing nationally and internationally with artists such as Rodney Whitaker, Patrice Rushen, Jazzmeia Horn, Wycliffe Gordon, Dwight Adams, Michael Dease, Tim Ries' Rolling Stones Project, Tanya Darby, Walter White, Rick Margitza, Steve Davis, Mark Whitfield, Melissa Aldana, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Sachal Vasandani, Damion Sneed, Karen Clark Sheard, Ramona Collins, and many others. With a sophomore CD release, Remove All Fear, Michael is well on his way to becoming a stronghold in the music industry. His first album, entitled A Walk of Perspective, was released in 2018. Michael has recorded with Rodney Whitaker, Xavier Davis, Margherita Fava, Chloe and the Steel Strings, the Gazebo, and many others. After completing a master's degree at Michigan State University, Michael continues to expand his career as a mentor, performer, and educator, teaching at the Michigan State University Community Music School-Detroit’s Spartan Youth Jazz Program and Saginaw Valley State University as an adjunct professor, while maintaining a healthy touring schedule with Jazzmeia Horn.
The Revelation was founded in 2021. Developing this group came at a time when Reed was finding his purpose within the music. Doing some self-reflection, he realized music is the language of the spirit not only designed to make people dance, but to bring peace and love to everyone. Through music, Reed realizes that he is a vessel, striving to fulfill his purpose as an advocate for peace and love. His compositions explore the vulnerability of truth telling and, through that, he knew that he wanted to make sure that his ensemble included people who were not afraid to express theirs. Meeting all the members through the music and instantly having a connection made it effortless to manifest ideas into reality. The mission of the band is to make people think and to seek things within themselves that may be holding them back from their purpose.
THE BAND:
Michael J. Reed - Drums/Compositions
Brendon Davis - Piano/Keys
Brandon Rose - Bass
Kevin Jones - Percussion
Rockelle Whitaker - Vocalist
Alexis Rosado - Spoken Word Artist
$95 Chef’s Luxury Tasting
First Course: Roasted Carrot Soup | Kale Salad with Persimmon, Roasted Beet, Goat Cheese, Candied Walnut, and Maple Pomegranate Vinaigrette | Sweet Potato Latke with Green Apple Salad, Creme Fraiche, and Citrus Zest
Second Course: Salmon Wellington with Mushroom Lemon and Caper Sauce, and Roasted Asparagus
Dessert: Cheesecake Tart with Rosemary-infused Plum Compote and Plum Tanghulu
$65 Dinner & Show
First Course: Sweet Potato Gratin with Rosemary Goat Cheese Mornay and Green Apple | Your Choice: Roasted Carrot and Coconut Milk Soup or Apple Salad
Second Course: Confit Chicken Breast with a Warm Quinoa Salad and Roasted Tomato Escabeche
Dessert: Chai Spiced Creme Brûlée with Orange Supreme
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