First Baptist Church of Birmingham, Michigan
We concluded our 13th fabulous season of exceptional Detroit Jazz on May 17, 2009 with the Paul Keller Trio, and during season 13 we featured some CLASSIC FAVORITES and some EXCITING NEWCOMERS. 2009 / 2010 schedule will be out soon! 2008 / 09 schedule is posted below. Sunday, September 21, 2008 “GQ Jazz Ensemble” •Gary Greenfelder, trumpet •Eric Lundquist, sax & clarinet •Barbara Robinson, piano •Bruce Agababian, electric bass •Joe Cilluffo, drums •Judi Cochill, vocals Sunday, October 19, 2008 “The Jesse Palter Quartet” •Jesse, vocals •Mike Jellick, piano •Andrew Kratzak, bass •Kevin Hall, drums Sunday, November 16, 2008 “Thank Goodness for Jazz” •Marlene Studer, vocals •Geo Benson, sax •Dave Sterns, bass •Scott Kretzer, drums •Cliff Monear, piano Sunday, December 14, 2008 “A Special Christmas Concert for Jazz Lovers •Paul, bass •Ellen Rowe, piano •Bill Lucas, trumpet •Keith Kaminski, sax •Terry Kimma, trombone •Shawn Dobbins, drums •Judi Cochill, vocals •Emma Ritchie, special guest vocalist Sunday, January 18, 2009 “The Dave Bennett Trio … A Tribute to Benny Goodman” 70th Anniversary of the Carnegie Hall Jazz Concert •Dave, clarinet •Tad Weed, piano •Doug Cobb, drums Sunday, February 15, 2009 A Post Valentine Special B’Jazz Vespers Concert “We’re In This Together … A Jazzy Valentine” Featuring Tony Camilleti, vocalist The Darryl Roenicke Trio with Special Guest Vocalist, Sandra Bomar. Sunday, March 15, 2009 “The Scott GWinnel Jazz Orchestra” Sixteen musicians make up this jazz orchestra, which will present original arrangements from their new CD, "Brush Fire" Sunday, April 19, 2009 "RAY KAMALAY and his RED HOT PEPPERS TRIO" Sunday, May 17, 2009 “The Paul Keller Trio” presents a tribute to Oscar Peterson with selections from The Michigan Jazz Suite & A Jazz Gospel •Paul, bass •Steve Richko, piano •Pete Siers, drums
Season 14 begins Sunday, September 20th at 6pm. Until then, have a save and healthy summer season.
"Some Sweet Jazz and an Interlude of Worship" on the 3rd Sunday of the Month, 6 to 8 PM, September through May.
FREE • OPEN TO THE PUBLIC at the corner of Willits & Bates, one block North of Maple, one block West of Old Woodward. Located across from "The Willits"
(See a Map)
Enjoy hearing Michigan's finest Jazz Musicians in an historic church sanctuary with superb acoustics and state-of-the-art sound system
and All Music Lovers featuring
The Paul Keller Ensemble”
present selections from their CD's with emphasis on "Love's Hope"
An offering will be collected and used to fund the musicians.
Open to the public.
Casual attire.
For more information click on
BJazzVespers.org
