DOORS @9PM, SHOWTIME @9:30PM

Winner of 11 Detroit Music Awards, the Planet D Nonet (PD9) performs Harlem Jive by Fats Waller, swing era tunes by Duke Ellington, Benny Moten, Count Basie and Fletcher Henderson as well as the jumpin’ jive of Louis Jordan. Cofounded by RJ Spangler & James O’Donnell in 2007, this band is about to celebrate 15 years of bringing swing music to SE Michigan listeners and swing dancers. In that time the band has performed in 10 states including some memorable gigs in New Orleans. In addition to the vocals of trumpeter James O’Donnell, the band also features the vocals of trombonist John “Tbone” Paxton.

THE BAND:

Saxophones: Alex Colista, Christopher Tabaczynski & Goode Wyche III

Brass: James O’Donnell, Charlie Miller & Tbone Paxton

Rhythm: Michael Zaporski, Trevor Lamb, Sean Perlmutter & RJ Spangler

PREVIEW OF TASTING MENUS

$95 Chef’s Luxury Tasting:

First Course: Raddichio Salad with Soursop Dressing, Queso Fresco, Red Onion and Plantain Shards | Sancocho Soup with Baguette | Oysters en Bruschette with Sofrito Mignonette

Second Course: Pan Seared Skate with Blood Orange Escabeche, Rice and Beans

Third Course: Passion Fruit Flan with Orange Caramel

$65 Dinner & Show:

First Course: Deviled Eggs | Your Choice: Soup or Salad

Second Course: Your Choice: Chicken Breast, Fish or Veggie | Wild Rice, Luxardo Reduction

Third Course: Beignets or Sorbet

$65 Dinner & Show (Vegetarian):

First Course: Chickpea Fritter with Salsa Verde and Pickled Celery | Roasted Sweet Potato Medallions with Maple Glaze and Whipped Spice Tahini | Pear-Walnut Salad with Balsamic-Maple Vinaigrette, Arugula, and Toasted Chickpeas

Second Course: Charred Eggplant with Broccolini, Wild Rice, and Pomegranate Reduction

Third Course: Coconut Sorbet with Blackberry Compote and Toasted Oat Crumble

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