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Straight Ahead
Marion Hayden, one of Detroit's finest acoustic bass players, played at Cliff Bell’s on Friday, May 24, at 7:30 p.m. There were two shows, with dinner available for the first seating. Hayden co-founded the all-woman jazz group signed to Atlantic Records.
Detroit-born Marion Hayden began performing jazz at 15, mentored by trumpeter Marcus Belgrave. She’s played with many jazz greats and co-founded Straight Ahead, the first all-female jazz ensemble signed by Atlantic Records. She's been honored with several awards recognizing her artistry and community involvement, including the Kresge Artist Fellowship and Jazz Hero Award.
At Cliff Bell’s, the first show started at 7:30 p.m. with dinner available from opening at 5 p.m., and the second show began at 9:30 p.m. You could catch her distinctive bass playing and energetic band in an intimate venue setting.
At Cliff Bell’s, the first show started at 7:30 p.m. with dinner available from opening at 5 p.m., and the second show began at 9:30 p.m. You could catch her distinctive bass playing and energetic band in an intimate venue setting.
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