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Straight Ahead
Detroit-born jazz bassist Marion Hayden played at Cliff Bell’s on Sunday, October 9, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. She brought her straightforward, acoustic jazz style as part of the touring ensemble Straight Ahead.
Marion Hayden, a major figure in Detroit’s jazz scene, started performing at 15 under the mentorship of Marcus Belgrave. She’s worked with big names like Bobby McFerrin and Nancy Wilson. As a founding member of Straight Ahead, the first all-women jazz group signed by Atlantic Records, she blends tradition with innovation. Recognized with honors like the Kresge Artist Fellowship and Jazz Hero Award in 2016, Hayden shared a deep musical heritage at her concert in Cliff Bell’s. The show had two performances at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m., with doors opening at 5 p.m. for dinner and seating before each show.
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