DeSean Jones at Cliff Bell’s

De’Sean Jones is known in jazz and black culture circles as a Grammy-nominated arranger and Billboard charting artist. Over two decades, he’s collaborated with icons like Stevie Wonder and Faith Evans, as well as Detroit legends including Marcus Belgrave and Kierra Sheard. As a bandleader and producer, he blends respect for tradition with progressive, socially conscious music. His show at Cliff Bell’s was rich with emotional depth and intellectual stimulation, perfect if you’re into soulful, thought-provoking saxophone-led jazz.