Pzazz … an afternoon of poetry & jazz

April showers bring both National Poetry Month and Jazz Appreciation Month, with an opportunity to be doused in both Sunday afternoon at UrbanBeat’s monthly Pzazz event.

The eclectic and electric gathering will draw attendees a warm bath of music and spoken word, featuring performances by jazz artists Sarah D’Angelo and Cliff Monear and poets Carlton Evans and Cruz Villarreal, with a guest appearance by Terry Terry of UrbanBeat. The event will be co-hosted by Lois Mummaw and Ruelaine Stokes.

Sarah D’Angelo is a Detroit based multi-genre singer and clarinetist.  She performs regularly with an array of local artists and also leads her own duo, trio and quintet.

Cliff Monear is a professional jazz pianist who has performed nationally and around the world with luminaries such as Eddie Daniels, Joshua Redmond, Roy Hargrove, Stanley Clarke, Sheila Jordan, Dee Dee Bridgewater and more. He joined the music faculty at Wayne State University in 2004. 

Carlton Evans is a passionate gardener who dabbles in science, metaphysics, music, cards and cooking. He also enjoys watching movies with his wife.

Cruz Villarreal is a Latino poet and spoken-word performer whose work draws from the lived experience of migrant farm labor, family memory and cultural identity. His poetry blends English and Spanish to explore heritage, labor, faith and belonging.