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Tough Talk
Veteran Detroit musician James O’Donnell led his own band, Tough Talk, at Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe on Saturday, June 14, at 6 p.m. in Grosse Pointe Farms, playing songs from his acclaimed new album.
James O’Donnell has long been a familiar face at the Dirty Dog, having co-led the award-winning Planet D Nonet. At this show, he took the spotlight as leader of Tough Talk, named after his critically praised album. A noted trumpeter and engaging vocalist, James has performed across a dozen states and worldwide. He delivered a funky mix of boogaloo, bop, and swing that kept the audience grooving through the night.
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