Conductor

The Detroit Concert Choir is Detroit’s international award-winning vocal ensemble. Honored as “Choir of the World,” this ensemble is celebrated for exceptional programming and distinctive performances. The 75-voice vocal ensemble is an auditioned group that is dedicated to promoting choral music of high artistic merit and cultural enrichment throughout the community. Celebrate the joy of Christmas as the chorus performs traditional favorites, new discoveries, and music that spans the ages.

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Detroit Concert Choir

Macomb Center for the Performing Arts

Led by saxophonist Steven Lugerner, this innovative ensemble performs inventive music that blurs the lines between pop, rhythm & blues, jazz improvisation & minimalism. They return with an album release party to celebrate their new Slow and Steady session, In Solitude.

Steven Lugerner's Slugish Ensemble

SFJAZZ Center

Known as one of New York’s most popular live entertainment experiences, Amateur Night at the Apollo attracts performers and audiences from around the world in a classic talent competition that has launched the careers of countless legendary artists, from Ella Fitzgerald, Luther Vandross, Lauryn Hill, H.E.R, Machine Gun Kelly, Jazmine Sullivan and more. 

Join the fun with the weekly classic competition that sheds light on the careers of a whole new roster of stars. Be a part of the notoriously “tough” audience in an interactive evening unlike any other and lend your voice to decide who will “Be Good or Be Gone!” to win the triumphant grand prize.  

Amateur Night at the Apollo sponsored by Coca-Cola,  is hosted by the comedian Capone. Each show begins with a festive pre-party featuring video and music by DJ Jess and Set It Off Man Greginald Spencer. Keep a lookout for C.P. Lacey, the resident Executioner who sweeps bad talent off the stage!

Amateur Night at the Apollo

Apollo Theater

Having been mentored by Bay Area great Jules Broussard and sharing formative bandstand experiences with the likes of Clark Terry, Jason Moran, Orrin Evans, and Lauryn Hill, saxophonist Howard Wiley is a shining example of innate musical talent meeting opportunity, and inventiveness inspired by tradition.

Guitarist Terrence Brewer has an encyclopedic grasp of jazz history embedded in his fingers, and a fresh approach to harmony, improvisation, and performance that will elevate you. Each artist will lead their own band featuring jazz organist Tim Campbell in this exciting doubleheader.

Michael Mitchell

Conductor

Events

Past events

Dec 9, 2023

Detroit Concert Choir · Macomb Center for the Performing Arts

Nov 16, 2023

Steven Lugerner's Slugish Ensemble · San Francisco Jazz

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