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AADL Talks To: Paul Vornhagen, Jazz Saxophonist, Flutist, and Vocalist

Paul Vornhagen
Paul Vornhagen

Paul is an award-winning jazz saxophonist, flutist, and vocalist who got his start in Ann Arbor in 1972 as an accompanist at the University of Michigan Dance Department. Over the past four decades, Paul has played in numerous configurations and venues worldwide. He talks with us about the jazz scene in Ann Arbor in the early years, some of his favorite local venues -- past and present, reminisces about some of the many musicians he's played with, and the many changes he's witnessed in Ann Arbor over the years.

Listen to a historical recording by Paul Vornhagen and Friends captured live at the former Del Rio restaurant

Ann Arbor's 'The Bird of Paradise'

I would spend many evenings at the Bird of Paradise. It was always dark in there. After all, it’s a jazz club.

This Bird has flown

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22
Month
August
Year
2004
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The Ron Brooks Trio Play At The Earle, June 1981 Photographer: Larry E. Wright

The Ron Brooks Trio Play At The Earle, June 1981 image
Year:
1981
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, June 20, 1981
Caption:
Ron on bass, Larry Bell on drums, Kevin O'Connell on piano.

Ron Brooks Trio at the Canterbury House, June 1967 Photographer: Doug Fulton

Ron Brooks Trio at the Canterbury House, June 1967 image
Year:
1967
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, June 20, 1967
Caption:
Rehearse For Summer Dates: Permanent members of the Ron Brooks Trio and a piano assistant pause in the midst of rehearsal session after brushing up on their jazz repertoire for a planned series of summer engagements here. Members are Ron Brooks (center) and Danny Spencer (right), assisted by pianist Dr. Tim Tomke who joined the group for a recent appearance at the Canterbury House at 330 Maynard.