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Xavier Davis Quartet

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

The dining room is sold out for this show, but you can still purchase tickets for seats at the bar.

DOORS @6:30PM, SHOWTIME @7PM

A man in a suit leaning on a wooden table.

Grammy winning artist, Xavier Davis began his career as pianist with the legendary vocalist Betty Carter. Xavier has appeared on over 80 albums. His most recent release, “Rise Up Detroit”, on Detroit Music Factory, reached the top ten in the JazzWeek charts.

Most recently Xavier has been seen working with Regina Carter, Jeremy Pelt, Christian McBride, Steve Turre, René Marie, The Detroit Symphony Orchestra, and Black Art Jazz Collective. He also worked with trumpeter Tom Harrell and vibraphonist Stefon Harris regularly.

In addition, Xavier has performed and/or recorded with Abbey Lincoln, Freddie Hubbard, Jimmy Heath, Usher, Yolanda Adams, Joe Lovano, John Faddis, Nat Adderley, Nicholas Payton, Al Foster, Russell Malone, among many others.

After six years of teaching at The Juilliard School in New York, Xavier joined the stellar faculty of the Michigan State University jazz program in 2014 where he is currently the Associate Professor of Jazz Piano.

THE BAND:

Xavier Davis - Piano

Walter Blanding - Sax

Jonathan Hilliard - Bass

Michael Reed - Drums

RESTAURANT WEEK TASTING MENU - $50 per person (includes $15 music cover)

First Course:

  • Deviled Eggs  (Veg option: Hummus)

  • Blood Orange & Fennel Salad with Goat Cheese, Toasted Pine Nuts, Red Onion, Arugula, Kalamata Olives, Blood Orange Vinaigrette

Second Course:

  • Chicken Fricassee with Fried Chicken Breast, Mushroom Fricassee, Steamed Jasmine Rice

  • Vegetarian/Vegan Option: Mushroom Risotto

Dessert Course:

  • Raspberry Crème Brûlée

  • Vegan Option: Sorbet

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