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Rafael Leafar at Cliff Bell’s
Detroit multi-instrumentalist Rafael Leafar played at Cliff Bell’s on Thursday, February 24, with shows at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Known for blending jazz roots with diverse styles, his performance showcased his broad musical range.
Rafael Leafar is a unique multi-instrumentalist combining passion, intellectual discipline, and a spiritual fire that fuels his creativity. Growing up in a musical family in Detroit, his foundation is in jazz. He studied at Sterling Heights High School, Detroit School of Arts, Detroit Civic Jazz Orchestra, and The New School for Jazz.
Since 2009, he has worked with artists like Reggie Workman, Robert Hurst, Marcus Belgrave, and others, and performed with the Detroit Jazz Festival Band. At Cliff Bell’s, he gave two shows mixing jazz with various other genres, delivering an engaging and wide-ranging set.
Doors opened at 5 p.m. for dinner, seating started at 6:15 p.m. for the first show and 9 p.m. for the second. Tickets were $20.
Since 2009, he has worked with artists like Reggie Workman, Robert Hurst, Marcus Belgrave, and others, and performed with the Detroit Jazz Festival Band. At Cliff Bell’s, he gave two shows mixing jazz with various other genres, delivering an engaging and wide-ranging set.
Doors opened at 5 p.m. for dinner, seating started at 6:15 p.m. for the first show and 9 p.m. for the second. Tickets were $20.
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