GROSSE POINTE FARMS The Grosse Pointe War Memorial Association is inviting the community in to celebrate its 75th anniversary with a concert series beginning on Sunday, Jan. 21.
SOUTHFIELD Last year saw the return of the Kimmie Horne Jazz Festival after its cancellation in 2020 due to the pandemic. Officials say its return last year was stronger than ever, and they’re looking for another strong showing this year.
Daughter of late Detroit jazz artist wants to restore his 1889 Steinway grand piano
Southfield woman seeks to repair her late jazz composer father s piano
When Ed Nuccilli passed away 10 years ago, one of his prized possession was this 1889 Steinway grand piano which he used to compose and arrange. He highlighted the Detroit Jazz Festival, said Alicia Nuccilli, his daughter, who is now on a mission to keep her father’s legacy alive. He played for lots of the stars that came into town, he would go on and on, like Ella Fitzgerald, Sammy Davis, Jr., she said.
When Nuccilli passed away 10 years ago, one of his prized possession was this 1889 Steinway grand piano which he used to compose and arrange.