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Straight Ahead
Jazz bassist Marion Hayden, a Detroit native and acclaimed musician, played at Cliff Bell’s on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. She brought her rich acoustic bass sound to this intimate Detroit venue.

Marion Hayden started playing jazz at 15 and was mentored by trumpeter Marcus Belgrave. She has performed with legends like Bobby McFerrin and Nancy Wilson and co-founded Straight Ahead, the first all-woman jazz band signed to Atlantic Records. Her May 23rd show at Cliff Bell’s showcased her deep acoustic bass artistry. The doors opened for dinner at 5 p.m., and the concert began at 7:30 p.m. Tickets were $25.
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