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Sean Dobbins
Sean Dobbins, a sought-after jazz drummer from the Detroit area, played at the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe in Grosse Pointe Farms on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 6 p.m. His style blends hard-driving rhythms with a fresh melodic touch.
Sean Dobbins started young as a top sideman on the Detroit jazz scene, regularly performing with Blue Note artist Louis Smith. Over his career, he earned many honors, including the Woody Herman Jazz Award and the Louis Armstrong Scholarship. Well known both as a performer and educator, Sean has been featured in numerous articles, jazz radio shows, and documentaries. His sound combines solid, driving rhythms with a refreshing melodic sensibility, influenced by greats like Art Blakey, Jeff Hamilton, Jeff “Tain” Watts, Ed Thigpen, Sonny Payne, Detroit's Gerald Cleaver, and the legendary Elvin Jones.
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