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SUMMARY:Michael Zaporski
DESCRIPTION: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. This long-time association lead to performances with such renowned jazz artists as Jackie McLean\, Frank Foster\, Art Blakey\, Pharaoh Sanders\, and Donald Byrd. Whether fronting his own group or playing with the Planet D. Nonet\, Zaporski imbues every original composition and jazz-standard with a wealth of sophistication gained through these experiences. Through his own group\, FutureVisions\, Zaporski has garnered headlining performances at jazz festivals and colleges\, and has released several recordings— including one for orchestra\, chorus\, and jazz quartet—to critical acclaim. Combining adrenaline-pumping energy levels with African rhythms and haunting melodies\, Zaporski continues the pursuit of excellence and individuality that is the essence of the American jazz tradition.
URL:https://dirtydogjazz.com/event/michael-zaporski-10/2026-02-18/
LOCATION:Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe\, 97 Kercheval St\, Grosse Pointe Farms\, MI\, 48236\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mark Hershberger and the Detroit Jazz Project
DESCRIPTION:The Detroit Jazz Project is the creation of Mark Hershberger who began studying Jazz and playing in the  University AFRAM Big learning from greats including Marcus Belgrave\, Sam Sanders\, Jimmy Allen\, Doc Holiday\, and Ed Pickens.  The big band hosted special guest legends such as the Jones brothers. He later studied Jazz and Classical Music and played in the Jazz and Concert Bands at Eastern Michigan University. During and after attending The University of Michigan\,   Mark led and played in multiple Jazz groups in Ann Arbor and Detroit.  Mark began playing professionally as a solo artist and in small latin jazz groups and then formed a music publishing company in 1980.  He performed in Motown with STAX greats such as “Sam and Dave” and Cecil Womack. \n  \nIn his early twenties he began in Ann Arbor playing Jazz at Del Rio\,\nJazz West\, Delta Lady\, The Ark\, and The Ann Arbor Art Fair. Through the years of performing and recording he expanded his \nreach and performed at historic Baker’s Keyboard Lounge in Detroit and The Flint Jazz\nFestival.  Mark and his groups have performed at the legendary Bert’s Place and The Detroit International Jazz Festival in Detroit as well as venues in Ann Arbor. Mark has worked with artists such as Gayleynn McKinny\, Ibrahim Jones\, \nJerry LeDuff\, Badal Roy\, Martha Reeves\, George Clinton\, Marion Hayden\, Michael Colone and Muruga Booker.to name a few. \n  \nAs to accomplishments\, Mark has recorded 22 songs. He has earned a Detroit Music \nAward for “Outstanding World Recording Group” with artist Muruga Booker as well as\n“Outstanding Modern Jazz Group” with The Detroit Jazz Project. He has also performed\nlive on Detroit -TV appearances. \n 
URL:https://dirtydogjazz.com/event/mark-hershberger-and-the-detroit-jazz-project/2026-02-19/
LOCATION:Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe\, 97 Kercheval St\, Grosse Pointe Farms\, MI\, 48236\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mark Hershberger and the Detroit Jazz Project
DESCRIPTION:The Detroit Jazz Project is the creation of Mark Hershberger who began studying Jazz and playing in the  University AFRAM Big learning from greats including Marcus Belgrave\, Sam Sanders\, Jimmy Allen\, Doc Holiday\, and Ed Pickens.  The big band hosted special guest legends such as the Jones brothers. He later studied Jazz and Classical Music and played in the Jazz and Concert Bands at Eastern Michigan University. During and after attending The University of Michigan\,   Mark led and played in multiple Jazz groups in Ann Arbor and Detroit.  Mark began playing professionally as a solo artist and in small latin jazz groups and then formed a music publishing company in 1980.  He performed in Motown with STAX greats such as “Sam and Dave” and Cecil Womack. \n  \nIn his early twenties he began in Ann Arbor playing Jazz at Del Rio\,\nJazz West\, Delta Lady\, The Ark\, and The Ann Arbor Art Fair. Through the years of performing and recording he expanded his \nreach and performed at historic Baker’s Keyboard Lounge in Detroit and The Flint Jazz\nFestival.  Mark and his groups have performed at the legendary Bert’s Place and The Detroit International Jazz Festival in Detroit as well as venues in Ann Arbor. Mark has worked with artists such as Gayleynn McKinny\, Ibrahim Jones\, \nJerry LeDuff\, Badal Roy\, Martha Reeves\, George Clinton\, Marion Hayden\, Michael Colone and Muruga Booker.to name a few. \n  \nAs to accomplishments\, Mark has recorded 22 songs. He has earned a Detroit Music \nAward for “Outstanding World Recording Group” with artist Muruga Booker as well as\n“Outstanding Modern Jazz Group” with The Detroit Jazz Project. He has also performed\nlive on Detroit -TV appearances. \n 
URL:https://dirtydogjazz.com/event/mark-hershberger-and-the-detroit-jazz-project-2/2026-02-20/
LOCATION:Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe\, 97 Kercheval St\, Grosse Pointe Farms\, MI\, 48236\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mark Hershberger and the Detroit Jazz Project
DESCRIPTION:The Detroit Jazz Project is the creation of Mark Hershberger who began studying Jazz and playing in the  University AFRAM Big learning from greats including Marcus Belgrave\, Sam Sanders\, Jimmy Allen\, Doc Holiday\, and Ed Pickens.  The big band hosted special guest legends such as the Jones brothers. He later studied Jazz and Classical Music and played in the Jazz and Concert Bands at Eastern Michigan University. During and after attending The University of Michigan\,   Mark led and played in multiple Jazz groups in Ann Arbor and Detroit.  Mark began playing professionally as a solo artist and in small latin jazz groups and then formed a music publishing company in 1980.  He performed in Motown with STAX greats such as “Sam and Dave” and Cecil Womack. \n  \nIn his early twenties he began in Ann Arbor playing Jazz at Del Rio\,\nJazz West\, Delta Lady\, The Ark\, and The Ann Arbor Art Fair. Through the years of performing and recording he expanded his \nreach and performed at historic Baker’s Keyboard Lounge in Detroit and The Flint Jazz\nFestival.  Mark and his groups have performed at the legendary Bert’s Place and The Detroit International Jazz Festival in Detroit as well as venues in Ann Arbor. Mark has worked with artists such as Gayleynn McKinny\, Ibrahim Jones\, \nJerry LeDuff\, Badal Roy\, Martha Reeves\, George Clinton\, Marion Hayden\, Michael Colone and Muruga Booker.to name a few. \n  \nAs to accomplishments\, Mark has recorded 22 songs. He has earned a Detroit Music \nAward for “Outstanding World Recording Group” with artist Muruga Booker as well as\n“Outstanding Modern Jazz Group” with The Detroit Jazz Project. He has also performed\nlive on Detroit -TV appearances. \n 
URL:https://dirtydogjazz.com/event/mark-hershberger-and-the-detroit-jazz-project-2/2026-02-21/
LOCATION:Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe\, 97 Kercheval St\, Grosse Pointe Farms\, MI\, 48236\, United States
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