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Rod Williams Quartet
Detroit-born pianist and composer Rod Williams played at Cliff Bell’s on Friday, April 13, at 9 p.m., celebrating his 64th birthday with a group featuring two generations of Detroit jazz musicians.
Rod Williams, who studied with Kenny Cox and moved to New York encouraged by Henry Threadgill, came back to Detroit for this show. At Cliff Bell’s he performed alongside Kasan Belgrave, Kayvon Gordon, and Marion Hayden. Williams is known for his versatile post-bop style, blending percussive energy and smooth phrasing with personal melodic and structural touches. The concert also marked his 64th birthday. Admission was $10.
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