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This event is in the past.It took place on October 2, 2026 at The Kessler Theater.
Jazz & BluesOak Cliff, Dallas
Don Was leads his Pan-Detroit Ensemble through a blend of steamy jazz, juke-joint blues, and loose-limbed funk. The set features tracks from their debut album alongside a live rendition of The Grateful Dead’s Blues for Allah.
The artists
Don Was
Detroit-born Grammy-winning producer and bassist, jazz/rock crossover
Headliner
Born in Detroit in 1952, Don Was is a multi‑faceted musician, record producer and President of Blue Note Records, winner of six Grammy Awards. He has produced for artists such as Bonnie Raitt, The Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan, and frequently leads his own bands.
The Pan-Detroit Ensemble
Detroit jazz‑funk ensemble featuring Blue Note musicians
The Pan‑Detroit Ensemble is Don Was’s latest group, composed of top‑tier Detroit jazz musicians including saxophonist Dave McMurray and keyboardist Luis Resto, and showcases a blend of steamy jazz, blues and funk.
Jazz & BluesOak Cliff, Dallas
Don Was leads his Pan-Detroit Ensemble through a blend of steamy jazz, juke-joint blues, and loose-limbed funk. The set features tracks from their debut album alongside a live rendition of The Grateful Dead’s Blues for Allah.
The artists
Don Was
Detroit-born Grammy-winning producer and bassist, jazz/rock crossover
Headliner
Born in Detroit in 1952, Don Was is a multi‑faceted musician, record producer and President of Blue Note Records, winner of six Grammy Awards. He has produced for artists such as Bonnie Raitt, The Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan, and frequently leads his own bands.
The Pan-Detroit Ensemble
Detroit jazz‑funk ensemble featuring Blue Note musicians
The Pan‑Detroit Ensemble is Don Was’s latest group, composed of top‑tier Detroit jazz musicians including saxophonist Dave McMurray and keyboardist Luis Resto, and showcases a blend of steamy jazz, blues and funk.