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Jazz Nonets with Leonard Clyde King, Jr., jazz drums

Wide image of MSU Jazz Orchestras performing on stage, directed by a conductor. Inset image on the left shows guest artist Leonard Clyde King playing the drums.

Friday, November 6, 2026

Fairchild Theatre

7:30 pm

Tickets go on sale to the public beginning August 19

The Jazz Nonets Guest Artist Series

Leonard Clyde King, Jr. is a Detroit-born drummer and bandleader whose career reflects the rich musical legacy of Michigan. With deep roots in the city’s jazz and soul traditions, he has performed with artists including James Carter, Bettye LaVette, and The O’Jays, bringing a lifetime of experience to his work as a performer and collaborator.

Generously sponsored by Jill Canny and Robert Last.