Bill Summer News

Jazz Fest is upon us, and that means countless music-fans will be making a pilgrimage to the birthplace of jazz, and all-around one-of-a-kind city, New Orleans to enjoy music, fun, and unrivaled spring weather.

Z2 Entertainment is proud to present The Headhunters with special guest Dominic Lalli feat. Mike Clark, Bill Summers, Donald Harrison, Stephen Gordon & Pat Casey at the Fox Theatre today, May 13th, 2016.

Z2 Entertainment is proud to present The Headhunters with special guest Dominic Lalli feat. Mike Clark, Bill Summers, Donald Harrison, Stephen Gordon & Pat Casey at the Fox Theatre on Friday, May 13th, 2016.

In November, the Department of Music, Theatre and Dance at Oakland University will host two concerts featuring multiple Grammy, Billboard and Emmy award-winning musician Bill Summers, a pioneer in the field of world percussion.

Loyola University New Orleans alumnus and noted jazz pianist Matt Lemmler '90 will return to campus to perform a special concert with the New Orleans Jazz Revival Ensemble, featuring guitarist Steve Masakowski, bassist James Singleton and drummer Geoff Clapp, on Saturday, June 23 to at 7 p.m. in Nunemaker Auditorium in Monroe Hall.

Roland Guerin, a versatile, in-demand bassist who frequently tours and performs with Allen Toussaint, will continue Loyola University New Orleans' Jazz Underground series with music from his most recent CD, "A Different World," on Thursday, March 29 at 7:30 p.m. in Satchmo's, located in the basement of the Danna Student Center on the university's main campus.

Roland Guerin, a versatile, in-demand bassist who frequently tours and performs with Allen Toussaint, will continue Loyola University New Orleans' Jazz Underground series with music from his most recent CD, "A Different World," on Thursday, March 29 at 7:30 p.m. in Satchmo's, located in the basement of the Danna Student Center on the university's main campus.

Joyce SoHo will present four world premiere collaborative works between emerging choreographers and composers, as part of SONiC (Sounds of a New Century), a new city-wide festival of 21st century music featuring work by more than 100 composers age 40 and under.

Michaela Harrison, Jazz Vocalist comes to Twins Jazz Club on Sat., Aug. 20 at 9pm & 11pm sets

Michaela Harrison, Jazz Vocalist comes to Twins Jazz Club on Fri., Aug. 19 & Sat., Aug. 20 at 9pm & 11pm sets

Michaela Harrison, Jazz Vocalist comes to Twins Jazz Club on Fri., Aug. 19 & Sat., Aug. 20 at 9pm & 11pm sets

Indianapolis-based OWL STUDIOS is proud to announce they've been honored with two of the five nominations in the top jazz category of the 10th Annual Independent Music Awards, as Mike Clark's acclaimed 'Carnival of Soul' and Pharez Whitted's Freddie Hubbard-inspired 'Transient Journey' vie for 'BEST JAZZ ALBUM