Dave Sharp's Secret Seven release new CD, perform on Friday

Posted: 5:30 a.m. November 15, 2009

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Ann Arbor-based composer and bassist Dave Sharp celebrates the release of his Secret Seven band's new CD on Friday with a concert at Live at PJ's. The native Detroiter and University of Michigan alum's latest recording, "7," features instrumental jazz mixed with funk grooves and Latin rhythms, creating a sound reminiscent of The Meters, Galactic and John Coltrane.

Sharp, who previously played with the modern jazz group Spheres of Influence and was a touring bassist for experimental rockers The Melvins, is joined in the Secret Seven by Motown saxophonist Chris Kaercher, with drums and percussion by Eric “Chucho” Wilhelm, and Dale Grisa on Hammond organ and piano. The "7" album boasts a variety of guest musicians as well, such as Eenor-Yayli Tanbur of Les Claypool's Frog Brigade, Ne-Yo touring guitarist Andre Frappier, and Alex Anest of Ann Arbor indie-folksters Delta 88.

Listen to Dave Sharp's Secret Seven "Chrispy Underground"

To bring the groove of "7" to life onstage, Dave Sharp's Secret Seven will be joined by special guests Muruga Booker (Weather Report, Global Jazz Trio), Ross Huff (Macpodz), Sean Ike (The Elevations) and Chris McCall (Vinyl Underground). The band plays two sets from 8 to 10 p.m.

Chrysta Cherrie is the entertainment producer/copy editor for AnnArbor.com. Reach her at chrystacherrie@annarbor.com or 734-623-2526, and follow her on Twitter @chrystacherrie.

Dave Sharp's Secret Seven CD release party: Friday, November 20 at Live at PJ's, 215 N. Main St. $10. 21+. 8 p.m. 734-752-5740.

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