In 2023, Planet D Nonet’s CD “Blues to Be There: A Tribute to Duke Ellington” was #1 on the Roots Report Big Band chart for 12 weeks straight and made many critics’ Best of 2023 lists. Their latest CD, “Echoes of Harlem, A Tribute to Duke Ellington, Vol 2” has been #1 for 4 weeks on the NACC chart for a month and the Roots Music Report for 5 weeks straight. PD9 performs Harlem Jive by Fats Waller, swing era tunes by Duke Ellington, Benny Moten, Count Basie, and Fletcher Henderson as well as the jumpin’ jive of Louis Jordan. Cofounded by RJ Spangler & James O’Donnell in 2007, this band is celebrating 17 years of bringing swing music to SE Michigan listeners and swing dancers. In that time, the band has performed in 11 states, including some memorable gigs in New Orleans. In addition to the vocals of trumpeter James O’Donnell, the band also features the vocals of trombonist John “Tbone” Paxton and often featured artist Camille Price.

A cash wine/beer bar will be available for KCH Founders Club Members*
*KCH Founders Club membership comes with annual donations of $300
(daily passes are also available for $5)

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