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Planet D Nonet
On Friday, February 3, 2023, the Planet D Nonet performed two shows at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit, celebrating Duke Ellington’s music from 1956 to 1963. Led by percussionist RJ Spangler and trumpeter James O’Donnell, the band focused on lesser-known gems from Ellington’s later career.
The Planet D Nonet has been exploring underappreciated jazz and blues classics for 15 years, and for this show, they dived into a creative and challenging period of Duke Ellington’s work. The musicians come from diverse backgrounds, blending swing and hard bop influences. Their two performances at Cliff Bell’s brought new life to Ellington’s legacy with $25 tickets offering a deep dive into a key part of American jazz history.
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