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Rod Williams Quartet
Detroit-born pianist Rod Williams performed with two generations of Detroit jazz players—Kasan Belgrave, Kayvon Gordon, and Marion Hayden—on Saturday night, April 14, at Cliff Bell’s. The show was a celebration of Williams’s 64th birthday.
Rod Williams, who studied with the great pianist Kenny Cox, moved to New York in 1981 encouraged by Henry Threadgill. He's known for his versatile post-bop style and for working with left-of-center artists like David Murray and Lester Bowie, as well as early vocalist Cassandra Wilson.
On April 14, he played at Cliff Bell’s with younger and older Detroit musicians, marking his 64th birthday. Tickets were $10 at the door.
On April 14, he played at Cliff Bell’s with younger and older Detroit musicians, marking his 64th birthday. Tickets were $10 at the door.
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