RYAN DeHUES QUARTET
Ryan DeHues is a serious contender in the field of male singers to fill vacancies left by
Frank Sinatra, Mel Tormé, Nat ‘King’ Cole, Johnny Hartman and Billy Eckstine.”
-Late legendary Jazz critic, Herb Wong
Ryan DeHues, a crooner who came of age with the Buble/Robbie Williams crowd (signed to Pat Boone – yes, that Pat Boone’s label – at age 16) has come a long way from NY Fox & Friends and Branson/L.A. appearances, said acclaimed Jazz producer, educator and critic Dr. Herb Wong, “Ryan DeHues’ voice is one of a kind—a voice you cannot and will not ignore, and one you will want to hear again and again!” Ryan DeHues is one of today’s new breed of great singers who give the old music new style with a modern flair and dynamic delivery. DeHues puts modal groove versions of Sublime into his act, right next to a Sinatra standard, followed by a gem resurrected from the back pages of Suzanne Vega. Ryan is the epitome of suave yet exciting new artists that are giving new meaning to the classic songs of yesterday. Ryan DeHues has taken an interesting path into the bossa, with a new collaborative album featuring a young French duo, Maxence and Elisabeth Jutel, who call Freaksville Records their home, and have received substantial airplay on French radio, along with music programs/formats around the world. This spring, Ryan's new album Private Parlour (Bossa Vibes) will be featured in JAZZIZ Magazine.
BRIAN DISHELL
Brian Dishell Singer and Pianist has a unique musical lineage, studying classical piano technique in an oral tradition passed down directly from the Great Masters.
Brian was taught by the legendary Howard Lucas, a friend and musical soulmate of Bill Evans, and Brian worked with and learned from original Motown musicians while along the way giving 7,000 performances and entertaining 1,000,000 people.
Brian has prepared a special performance for his return to the London Chop House, featuring the music of Frank Sinatra.
Brian will also interpret the music of Tony Bennett, Duke Ellington, George Gershwin, Richard Rogers, Ella Fitzgerald, The Mills Brothers, George Shearing, Bobby Darin and Nat King Cole.
JULIE SAVOY
Julie Savoy sang with the Oldies band “Moose and Da Sharks” for over 20 years. She currently sings in Velvet, a Christmas caroling trio, The Sharkettes, an oldies trio. Julie also enjoys singing solo jazz at restaurants such as Three Cats, Harrison’s Speakeasy and Cata Vino. She recently sang at the Michigan Jazz Festival with the CSO (big band)!!! When Julie isn’t performing, she is a Pre-k teacher and a mom to her 13 year old daughter.
PAUL KELLER QUARTET w/ SARAH D’ANGELO
Sarah D'Angelo does it with verve, class, confidence, poise, perfect intonation, spot-on phrasing, terrific dynamic, personal expression and loads of love. She's an incredible team player with her own exquisite persona." Linda Yohn, WEMU 89.1
PAUL KING QUARTET
Influenced heavily by the great jazz, swing and soul crooners, Paul King has created a classic sound of his own. Known for his smooth tone and sophisticated style, Paul and his band have a gift for making your evening special. His interesting song choices and wonderful vocal phrasing have been making dancers, jazz heads and casual listeners happy for decades.
Olivia Van Goor Quartet
William Marshall Bennett (piano) and Olivia Van Goor (vocals) have been working together for a little over a year, both as a duo and in band settings. Olivia and Will are heavily influenced by many styles of jazz, ranging from Traditional and Swing era to be-bop and fusion. They greatly enjoy putting their own unique spin on standard songs. OliviaVan Goor is a SE Michigan jazz vocalist. She grew up near Cleveland, OH, graduated from Denison University in Granville, OH in 2019, and is now playing music and teaching private lessons. William Bennett is an Ann Arbor based pianist. He graduated from the University of Toledo with a B.A. in Jazz Studies and is currently working on a Masters Degree at Wayne State.
MICHAEL ZAPORSKI
Michael Zaporski creates astonishing music that merges American jazz traditions with a West-African-influenced rhythmic dialogue. Serving as the pianist for the late Detroit saxophonist Sam Sanders, Zaporski traveled to West Africa, playing and teaching jazz through the U.S. State Department.
BRIAN DISHELL
Brian Dishell Singer and Pianist has a unique musical lineage, studying classical piano technique in an oral tradition passed down directly from the Great Masters.
Brian was taught by the legendary Howard Lucas, a friend and musical soulmate of Bill Evans, and Brian worked with and learned from original Motown musicians while along the way giving 7,000 performances and entertaining 1,000,000 people.
Brian has prepared a special performance for his return to the London Chop House, featuring the music of Frank Sinatra.
Brian will also interpret the music of Tony Bennett, Duke Ellington, George Gershwin, Richard Rogers, Ella Fitzgerald, The Mills Brothers, George Shearing, Bobby Darin and Nat King Cole.
BOB SCHNEEWEISS
Bob Schneeweis, originally from the Twin Cities, MN, has been an active pianist, composer/arranger, and teacher for the past two decades. Prior to moving to Detroit in 2009, Bob worked foremost as pianist, composer/arranger, and music director for the popular Minneapolis-based Latin orchestra Salsabrosa, as well as writing for and performing with the much-lauded Atlantis Quartet (then Quintet). He also collaborated with a wide array of other groups, from hip hop and electronic music, to free improvisation and experimental music. In the Detroit area, Bob continues