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The Magic Poetry Band

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M.L. Liebler & The Magic Poetry Band is the brainchild of Wayne State University professor (and St. Clair Shores, Michigan's first Poet Laureate) M.L. Liebler. Over the last twenty plus years, M.L. has combined his insightful, urban poetry with the funky tones of modern jazz, resulting in a perfect elision of sound and vision. Along with M.L. is Griot Galaxy saxophonist Faruq Z. Bey, Detroit Artist Workshop guitarist Ron English, road-tested bass player and album producer Jef Reynolds (Leslie Gore band, Alex Chilton, Fats Domino, The Platters, and others) and resident drummer and gamesman Bill Hulet.

Poet M.L. Liebler and Guitarist/Poet Ron English on Detroit Jazzstage

Source: JazzStage Productions
November 19, 2007

Poet M.L. Liebler and jazz guitarist/poet Ron English are the November guests on Detroit JazzStage. M.L. fronts the group, M. L. Liebler & The Magic Poetry Band. By day, he is a Wayne State University professor (and St. Clair Shores, Michigan's first Poet Laureate). Over the last twenty plus years, M.L. has combined his insightful, urban poetry with the funky tones of modern jazz, resulting in a perfect elision of sound and vision. Ron has enjoyed a long and varied ...
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Performance / Tour

The Magic Poetry Band at Cliff Bell's Sat. August 18th at 9:30 P.M.

Source: JazzStage Productions
August 14, 2007

A creative ensemble of musicians, The Magic Poetry Band is the brainchild of Wayne State University professor (and St. Clair Shores, Michigan's first Poet Laureate) M.L. Liebler. Over the last twenty years, M.L. has combined his insightful, urban poetry with the funky tones of modern jazz, resulting in a perfect elision of sound and vision. Along with M.L. is Griot Galaxy saxophonist Faruq Z. Bey, The Woolies guitarist Ron English, road-tested bass player and album producer Jef Reynolds and resident ...
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