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Fonville x Fribush — concert at Cliff Bell’s, Detroit.
Cliff Bell’s

Ian Finkelstein is a pianist, producer, DJ, and composer who stands out as a leading figure among Detroit's next generation jazz innovators. Renowned for his virtuosity and dynamic performances, he has gained a diverse audience from Detroit to international stages.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

Straight Ahead is a groundbreaking, Grammy-nominated all-woman jazz group from Detroit known for strong instrumentalists and vocalists. Their versatile sound spans mainstream jazz, Latin jazz, and jazzy hip-hop with dynamic and joyous live performances.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

At the Blue LLama Jazz Club, a special event featured a five-course dinner paired with Two James Spirits cocktails, followed by a live performance from Evening Star. The band plays a blend of jazz, neo-soul, Afro-Cuban, spirituals, and hip-hop with an Afro-futuristic style.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

The Max Bowen Quartet performs at the Blue Llama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor, featuring Max Bowen on guitar, Kam Ogden on vocals, Harry McComb on saxophone, Joe Fee on bass, and Jon Blanchette on drums.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

The Aris Chalin Piano Duo presents a distinctive jazz performance at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. The music blends elements of jazz, electronic, and funk, showcasing the artist's diverse and innovative approach to sound.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Led by Joshua James, the Cliff Bell’s Big Band — a collective of professionals and professors from jazz, hip-hop, Latin, and rock scenes — presents jazz big band arrangements of Radiohead’s songs. The program includes works from various Radiohead albums, preserving the band’s art-rock style while exploring new jazz sounds.
Cliff Bell’s

Evening Star, led by Detroit drummer Tariq Gardner, offers a musical journey through Detroit’s rich jazz heritage fused with diverse styles from the African Diaspora such as neo-soul, Afro-Cuban, gospel, and hip-hop, creating a cosmic sonic experience.
Cliff Bell’s

The 44th Flint Jazz Festival, produced by GFAC for 25 years, took place August 1-2, 2026, at the Capitol Theatre in Flint with performances by local and international jazz stars like Jeanette Harris and Alex Bugnon.
Capitol Theatre, 140 E 2nd St, Flint, MI, 34566, United States

Formed in 2018 by Benjamin Green as a tribute to Ornette Coleman, the Harmolodics band explores and redefines the concept of harmolodic music, utilizing electronics and electro-acoustic techniques to push the boundaries of the traditional trio.
Cliff Bell’s

JRGotTheHiTS delivers live shows that blend jazz, hip hop, R&B, and soul with danceable and memorable sets distinct to Detroit. The performance is scheduled in two showtimes at Cliff Bell’s, with dinner offered before the shows.
Cliff Bell’s

New Orleans' Hot 8 Brass Band plays at The Ark in Ann Arbor on Monday, June 22, at 8 p.m. They blend traditional jazz with funk, hip hop, and rap, known for their Grammy-winning collaborations, bringing a unique vibe to the stage.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

BLKBOK, a Detroit-born piano prodigy and neo-classical composer, played live at The Ark in Ann Arbor on Friday, June 19, 2026, at 8 p.m. His energetic, piano-driven shows explore cultural awareness and self-reflection through music.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Bob Schneider, the Austin-based singer-songwriter and former frontman of The Ugly Americans and The Scabs, played The Ark in Ann Arbor on Tuesday, June 16 at 8 p.m. His music blends folk, rock, rap, funk and more, and his live shows are legendary.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Wyatt Forhan, a versatile jazz artist, played two shows on Thursday, May 7, at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. at Detroit's Cliff Bell’s. He blends jazz, soul, and hip-hop influences in his energetic and expressive performance.
Cliff Bell’s

Tariq Gardner’s band Evening Star played at Ann Arbor’s Blue LLama Jazz Club on Saturday, May 2, starting at 7 p.m. Their set blended Detroit’s jazz tradition with various African Diaspora styles for a cosmic music experience.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Brian Allen and HTW performed at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit on Sunday, April 19, at 5:30 p.m. They offered a fresh blend of jazz, R&B, hip hop, and gospel. The show aimed to create a free, joyful vibe and engage everyone in the music.
Cliff Bell’s

Max Bowen, a jazz guitarist from Ann Arbor, played on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at the Blue LLama Jazz Club. He brought a mix of philosophy and improvisation to the southeast Michigan jazz scene.
Blue LLama Jazz Club
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