the Hughes/Smith Quintet

Showtimes are at 5:30p & 7:30p. Doors open at 4:30pm for dinner. Seating begins at 5pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 7pm. “…inspired by the grand Motor City jazz scene of the 1950s and early ’60s, these players update and extend that tradition with excellent writing, arranging, and playing for the 21st century.” –Thom Jurek, allmusic.com The Hughes/Smith Quintet is a powerhouse modern jazz ensemble that bridges the legendary hard-bop legacy of Detroit with a sharp, contemporary edge. Co-led by two of the Motor City’s most versatile musicians—saxophonist James Hughes and trumpeter/arranger Jimmy Smith—the band has been a defining fixture of the Midwestern jazz landscape since forming in 2012. Acclaimed Sounds & Evolution Rooted in the driving rhythms and deep grooves of the 1970s Blue Note era, the quintet’s catalog maps over a decade of compositional evolution. The quintet’s front line is backed by a rhythm section composed of longtime Detroit anchors: •… View Source