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Roger Jones & Higher Calling featuring Rodney Whitaker
Roger L. Jones II and his band Higher Calling featuring Rodney Whitaker played at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit on Thursday, September 17, at 9 p.m. They delivered fresh, soulful jazz full of modern energy and swing.
Roger L. Jones II hails from Flint and has been immersed in music since his youth, starting in gospel before moving deeply into jazz. Influenced by legends like Miles Davis and John Coltrane, he refined his craft at Oberlin Conservatory and performed with jazz icons including Wynton Marsalis and Wallace Roney. His band, Higher Calling, blends soulful and innovative jazz sounds that connect with today’s audiences. The show at Cliff Bell’s was a dynamic, hard-swinging performance. Tickets were $15 at the door.
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