A drummer of undeniable influence with a masterful command of the instrument, Mike Clark leads a quintet of fellow greats including his fellow Herbie Hancock alum, trumpeter Eddie Henderson, along with saxophonist Craig Handy, keyboard master Patrice Rushen and veteran bassist Essiet Essiet.

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Mike Clark Quintet

SFJAZZ Center

### Event Description: Kurt Elling Celebrates Weather Report featuring Peter Erskine

**Date and Time:** Friday, April 11, 2025, at 7:30 PM  
**Venue:** Michigan Theater, 603 East Liberty Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Join us for an extraordinary evening as the University Musical Society (UMS) presents "Kurt Elling Celebrates Weather Report," featuring the legendary drummer Peter Erskine. This special performance will take place at the historic Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor.

**About the Event:**
The New York Times has hailed Kurt Elling as the standout male jazz vocalist of our time. Known for his robust swing and poetic insight, the two-time Grammy winner brings his unique brand of contemporary lyricism and vocal ingenuity to this celebration of Weather Report, one of jazz’s great supergroups from the 1970s and early 80s. Elling's warm, rich baritone and his four-octave range make him a virtuoso improviser and compelling storyteller.

This concert will reimagine Weather Report's iconic songs and introduce new arrangements inspired by the band's constellation of musicians. The program will include classics such as "A Remark You Made," "Three Views of a Secret," and "Continuum," among other influential compositions from the Weather Report repertoire.

**Featured Artists:**
- **Kurt Elling** - Vocals
- **Peter Erskine** - Drums (Weather Report alumnus and Grammy Award winner)
- **Joey Calderazzo** - Piano
- **Mike Moreno** - Guitars
- **Essiet Okon Essiet** - Bass

**Ticket Information:**
- **Season Ticket Packages:** Available now
- **Individual Event Tickets:** On sale starting August 1
- **Box Office:** Call 734-764-2538 for tickets and inquiries
- **Discounts:** Student, senior, and group discounts may be available

**Sponsors:**
- **Title Sponsor:** Dick Caldarazzo and Eileen Weiser
- **Supporting Sponsor:** Tim and Robin Damschroder

Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience the magic of Kurt Elling and Peter Erskine as they pay tribute to the legendary Weather Report. Secure your tickets early and be part of an unforgettable night of jazz excellence.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the UMS website or contact the box office.

Kurt Elling Celebrates Weather Report

Michigan Theater

Trumpet master, composer and inventive arranger David Weiss brings his outstanding New York sextet to the West coast to promote his newly released recording, Auteur. The recording spotlights original music, never-before-recorded compositions from Freddie Hubbard and Slide Hampton.  Praised by The New York Times and the Village Voice for his bold inventions over the years, Weiss’ music evokes emotional complexity — abundance and loss, the collateral beauty of pain — and transmits a deeply personal sound informed by his strong connection to hard bop, swing, and free improvisation traditions.

David Weiss Sextet

The 222

Something Else! it is a true celebration of the genre that went down in history as soul jazz. The band plays new and modern arrangements of 50s – 60s classics plus original compositions written in the same style.


The band Something Else! is made up of seven musicians chosen from time to time from a shortlist of names selected among the major specialists of the modern mainstream who love to play the music of their youth putting heart and great competence into it.

Essiet Okon Essiet

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