March 16: Detroit City Jazz Orchestra Plus presents a tribute to The Jones Brothers
April 18: Storm Large returns with her band, Le Bonheur, to perform a tour through the Great American Songbook
Tickets on sale now at dso.org/cube
Detroit, (March 7, 2024) – The Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) will continue its multi-genre programming this spring in the Peter D. and Julie F. Cummings Cube (The Cube) with a variety of star-studded performances.
On March 16 at 8 p.m., the DSO will welcome back the Detroit City Jazz Orchestra Plus to perform an exciting program celebrating The Jones Brothers, the legendary jazz innovators raised in the Detroit area. Hailing from an amazing musical family, Hank Jones was a renowned pianist and NEA Jazz Master; Thad Jones was one of the all-time greatest jazz trumpet soloists and a brilliant composer, arranger, and bandleader; and revolutionary drummer Elvin Jones played with the great John Coltrane. The Detroit City Jazz Orchestra Plus features musicians Dan Bennett (alto saxophone), Marcus Elliot (tenor saxophone), Alex Harding (baritone saxophone), Allen Dennard (trumpet), John Douglas (trumpet), Vincent Chandler (trombone), Pamela Wise (piano), Oliver Nevilles (guitar), Josef Deas (bass), Tariq Gardner (drums), and Chelly K (vocals).
On April 18 at 7 p.m., fan favorite singer/songwriter Storm Large returns to The Cube with her band, Le Bonheur, for a program of Great American Songbook standards, surprising tear-jerkers, rock goddess anthems, some of Storm's own gorgeous originals, and songs from the group’s self-titled 2014 album. Le Bonheur is comprised of James Beaton (piano), Scott Weddle (guitar), Matt Brown (bass), and Greg Eklund (drums).
Please note: the DSO does not appear on these performances.
Tickets for these performances start at $20. Tickets can be purchased at dso.org or by calling the Box Office at 313.576.5111, open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Programming in the Peter D. & Julie F. Cummings Cube is supported by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and Peter and Julie Cummings. The Cube is the DSO’s black box performance space located within the Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center at 3711 Woodward Avenue. The Cube is defined for the curated, urban, boundless experiences it delivers to audiences. The venue is designed to not only be accessible, but also relevant to communities the DSO serves through consciously curated arts programming that spans across musical and artistic genres.
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DETROIT CITY JAZZ ORCHESTRA PLUS: A TRIBUTE TO THE JONES BROTHERS
Saturday, March 16 at 8 p.m.
The Peter D. and Julie F. Cummings Cube
Detroit City Jazz Orchestra Plus, ensemble
Dan Bennett, alto saxophone
Marcus Elliot, tenor saxophone
Alex Harding, baritone saxophone
Allen Dennard, trumpet
John Douglas, trumpet
Vincent Chandler, trombone
Pamela Wise, piano|
Oliver Nevilles, guitar
Josef Deas, bass
Tariq Gardner, drums
Chelly K, vocals
The Detroit City Jazz orchestra Plus is dedicated to highlighting and celebrating its incredible musicians, composers, writers and arrangers, all of whom hail from this wonderful city of Detroit. The brilliance of these wonderful artists extends far beyond jazz, blues, R&B, funk, techno or any other genre, and you’ll hear them shine in this exciting program celebrating The Jones Brothers, the legendary jazz innovators raised in the Detroit area. Hailing from an amazing musical family, Hank Jones was a renowned pianist and NEA Jazz Master; Thad Jones was one of the all-time greatest jazz trumpet soloists and a brilliant composer, arranger and bandleader; and revolutionary drummer Elvin Jones played with the great John Coltrane.
Ticket Information:
$20 – General Admission
$40 – Cabaret Admission
STORM LARGE AND LE BONHEUR
Thursday, April 18 at 7 p.m.
The Peter D. and Julie F. Cummings Cube
Storm Large, vocalist
Le Bonheur, ensemble
Storm Large has made a name for herself from tours with Pink Martini to orchestral appearances at Carnegie Hall to the television stage of America’s Got Talent. But it is with her loyal and fearless band, Le Bonheur, that she grabs audiences by the lapels and refuses to let go. Storm and Le Bonheur's sizzling live show electrifies audiences with a tour through the American songbook, surprising tear-jerkers, rock goddess anthems, and some of Storm's own gorgeous originals. Their 2014 album, Le Bonheur—released on Pink Martini’s label, Heinz Records—captures the spirit of their sparkling collaboration with a collection of tortured and titillating love songs; beautiful, familiar, yet twisted…much like Storm herself. The "compelling, beautiful and enchanting album" (The Huffington Post) captures their unique energy and audiences will be swept away by the voice, beauty, and visceral talent of Storm Large, an artist who truly lives up to her name.
Ticket Information:
$20 – General Admission
$40 – Cabaret Admission
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About the DSO
The acclaimed Detroit Symphony Orchestra is known for trailblazing performances, collaborations with the world’s foremost musical artists, and a deep connection to its city. Led by Music Director Jader Bignamini since 2020, the DSO makes its home at historic Orchestra Hall within the Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center, offering a performance schedule that features the PVS Classical, PNC Pops, Paradise Jazz, and Young People’s Family Concert series. In addition, the DSO presents the William Davidson Neighborhood Concert Series in metro area venues, as well as eclectic multi-genre performances in its mid-size venue The Cube, constructed and curated with support from Peter D. & Julie F. Cummings. A dedication to broadcast innovation began in 1922, when the DSO became the first orchestra in the world to present a live radio broadcast of a concert and continues today with the groundbreaking Live from Orchestra Hall series of free webcasts.
Since its first school concerts a century ago, and particularly since the founding of the Civic Youth Ensembles in 1970, the DSO has been a national leader in bringing the benefits of music education to students, teachers, and families in Detroit and surrounding communities. The DSO remains committed to expanding its participation in the growth and well-being of Detroit through programs like its Detroit Neighborhood Initiative—cultural events co-created with community partners and residents—and Detroit Harmony, a promise to provide an instrument and instruction to any student in the city who wants to learn. With unwavering support from the people of Detroit, the DSO actively pursues a mission to impact lives through the power of unforgettable musical experiences.