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Performance

The U-M Big Band under the direction of Dennis Wilson featuring Kasan Belgrave and Ron Kischuck

Thursday, October 16, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Cliff Bell's, 2030 Park Ave, Detroit, MI 48226

Tickets Required

Join us as the U-M Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Trombone Ensemble perform at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit, featuring multi-woodwind-instrumentalist and Detroit native Kasan Belgrave. The Jazz Trombone Ensemble is joined by featured trombonist Ron Kischuck.

$25 Admission (cover paid at table or bar); Reservations available online.

In preparation for the arrival of the Count Basie Orchestra to the U-M campus, the Jazz Ensemble will premiere work composed by Professor Dennis Wilson for both ensembles.

There will be two separate seatings at 7:30pm & 9:30pm for this performance. Doors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm.

This event is presented in collaboration with the Department of Jazz & Contemporary Improvisation at the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance.

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