Gayelynn McKinney and McKinney Zone at Cliff Bell’s

Gayelynn McKinney’s name stands for exceptional drumming: she earned a Grammy nomination, a Kresge Arts Fellowship, and multiple music awards. She has performed with Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan, Ray Charles, and others, and appeared at the Olympic Games and the Kennedy Center. Her concert at Cliff Bell’s featured two separate seating times where she showcased why she’s considered one of America’s best drummers. If you love jazz drums, this was the spot to be.