Dennis Rowland

Dennis Rowland, Detroit's own legendary jazz vocalist, calls me into the band room at Scottsdale Community College for a chat. He shares (and sings) his early musical memories, including his first 45, singing classical music in high school, shipping off to Kentucky State University for music, his first paid gig at Joe's Palm Room in Louisville, and landing the gig singing with the Count Basie Orchestra. It's not often you get a chance to rap with a legend, and I feel honored and humbled to have spent this time with him. He also speaks candidly about his stroke in 2012 and how he got back on his feet to sing again. Dennis is still gigging to this day and you owe it to yourself to listen to him perform.