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JD Allen and Company
JD Allen, praised by the New York Times, played at Detroit’s Cliff Bell’s on Friday, August 5, 2016, at 7 p.m. You could hear his unique tenor saxophone style and original compositions for a $10 cover charge.
JD Allen is a name to know for jazz fans interested in fresh yet timeless tenor saxophone sounds. Born in Detroit and sharpened in New York, Allen has worked with big names like Betty Carter and Lester Bowie. His style is both elegant and forceful, creating a distinct voice on the tenor sax. During this show at Cliff Bell’s, he performed selections that earned him accolades including awards from Downbeat Critics Polls. Admission to the concert was $10.
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