Planet D Nonet

Alex Colista | Alto/Tenor Sax
Alvin Paige | Tenor/Bari Sax
James O'Donnell | Trumpet, Vocals
John "Tbone" Paxton | Trombone, Vocals
Michael Zaporski | Keys
Trevor Lamb | Double Bass
Sean Perlmutter | Drums
RJ Spangler | Congas, Bandleader
Planet D Nonet - The PD9 performs Harlem Jive by Fats Waller, swing era tunes by Duke Ellington, Benny Moten, Count Basie and Fletcher Henderson as well as the jumpin' jive of Louis Jordan. Cofounded by RJ Spangler & James O'Donnell in 2007, this band is celebrating 17 years of bringing swing music to SE Michigan listeners and swing dancers. In that time the band has performed in 11 states including some memorable gigs in New Orleans. In addition to the vocals of trumpeter James O'Donnell, the band also features the vocals of trombonist John "Tbone" Paxton and often featured artist Camille Price.
Planet D Nonet - SCULLY TOUR 2026
DATES | LOCATIONS
Aug 08 | Civic Center Amphitheater - Traverse City
Aug 09 | Gull Landing - Pentwater
Aug 10 | Waterfront Park - Frankfort
Aug 11 | Douglas Park - Manistee
Aug 12 | Waterfront Park - Ludington
Aug 13 | Cadillac Rotary Pavilion - Cadillac
Aug 14 | Rambadt Memorial Park - Reed City
Aug 15 | Wenger Pavilion - Baldwin