This all-star group showcases compositions by Michigan native Jansson, who combines modern harmonic and rhythmic ideas within a traditional jazz quartet setting. The group's sound is inspired by the early style of the Stan Getz Quartet, as well as the quartets of Joe Henderson and John Coltrane.
This performance is made possible through the generous support of John Lilley & Connie Cronenwett.
Ben Jansson Originally from Ann Arbor, MI, jazz saxophonist Ben Jansson has been living in Japan for the past three years. Jansson has played jazz festivals and clubs throughout the country on a steady basis. As well, Ben has accompanied American musicians playing in Japan including playing with Americans: NYC drummer Gene Jackson and trumpeter Neil Stalnaker. In Michigan, Ben has played gigs with bassist Paul Kellers ensemble, PKO big band, Randy Napoleon Sextet, John Shea trio, Pete Siers “Organic Roots” band, Sean Dobbins, Johnny Trudell. As well Jansson has played gigs backing up Aretha Franklin, Freddy Cole, Johnny Mathis. He has two CD’s “Your Soul”, 2012 and “Sweetie Pie”, 2006 and has appeared on recordings by Paul Keller, Pete Siers, Randy Napoleon, and the “Masters of Music” big band featuring Peter Erskine.
The Kerrytown District located in Ann Arbor Michigan has become an Ann Arbor retail destination making it convenient to stroll the neighborhood and check off your shopping list at a wonderfully diverse selection of locally owned businesses.
Featured Events
Ann Arbor Farmers Market
Located in the Kerrytown district, the Ann Arbor Farmers Market has been connecting producers with consumers for over 90 years! Located in the Kerrytown district, the Ann Arbor Farmers Market has been connecting producers with consumers for over 90 years!
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Edgefest 2024
Kerrytown Concert House’s 28th annual 4-day festival, an exploration of new music, improvised and composed. A diverse and deeply inclusive roster of innovative artists (local to international, emerging to established) bring their inspirational new music and collaborations which always contain messages relevant to our lives and the world today.
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Kindlefest
Festive outdoor market features artisans and vendors selling their holiday wares, plus traditional food and hot mulled wine. Kerrytown District retail businesses and restaurants stay open late on this evening as they participate in the festivities. You can expect a variety of artisans selling their wares, food and crafts as well as local food trucks & vendors. Beer and Glühwein will be available for sale, too!
