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Evan Mercer Trio
Evan Mercer played piano at Detroit’s Cliff Bell’s on Saturday, November 17, 2018, from 6 to 9 p.m. He studied jazz at Wayne State and tours with Detroit soul legend Bettye LaVette. Sam Harris was on bass and Jake Matthews on drums.
Evan Mercer started piano at age five and furthered his craft in Wayne State University’s Jazz Studies Program, studying under Matt Michaels, Cliff Monear, and Rob Pipho. At this gig, he blended fresh takes on jazz standards with his own new compositions. He’s currently touring with soul singer Bettye LaVette, bringing Detroit’s sound worldwide. His trio featured Sam Harris on bass and Jake Matthews on drums, offering a tight, dynamic rhythm section. The show was at the historic Cliff Bell’s, with no cover charge.
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