Ann Arbor's Peter Siers was born in 1961.

Ypsi's Kenji Lee graduated from U-M in 2019.

But the drummer in his 60s and the saxophonist-bassist in his 20s have teamed up for two cross-generational jazz showcases in different parts of Ann Arbor.

Siers and Lee recently started the Ann Arbor Jazz Workshop on a revolving date every month at the Elk's Lodge, 220 Sunset Road. The duo is encouraging everyone from high school students to longtime musicians to join the session, which next occurs on Saturday, March 22. Doors open at 5:30 pm, the jam starts at 6 pm, and then the Pete Siers/Kenji Lee Quartet performs at 8 pm. Cost is $10.

Just a few days later, Siers and Lee are at it again across town with a new concert series at Mothfire Brewing, 713 West Ellsworth Road. Starting March 26 and continuing every Wednesday from 5-8 pm, a local jazz group will perform at the Pittsfield Township pub known for its locally brewed IPAs, sour ales, pilsner, and dark beers as well as the food trucks that operate in its parking lot.

The first three concerts will feature: 

March 26 - The Mothfire Quartet featuring Chris Tabaczynski on saxophone, Aya Sekine on piano, Kenji Lee on double bass, and Pete Siers on drums.
April 2 - Ron Brooks
April 9 - The Kerrytown Stompers

The best place to keep track of all jazz happenings in Washtenaw County and the immediate vicinity is to join the Lifting Up A2 Jazz group on Facebook.

Related:
➥ "Swinging Into the New Year: Pete Siers and the King of Swing" [Pulp, December 29, 2016]
➥ "Dig This: Los Gatos swing from pure salsa to Latin jazz on their new album" [Pulp, June 25, 2018]
➥ "Enlightening the self, nurturing the music, and letting the arrow fly with Kenji Lee" [Pulp, October 16, 2024]
➥ "Deep in Thoughtful Music: Kenji Lee and the Canterbury House Concert Series" [Pulp, August 31, 2018]