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DJs Kai Alce and David AP spin a Pre-Thanksgiving house set on Wednesday, November 25, at 6:30 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. Two DJs teaming up for a pre-holiday session.
MotorCity Wine

William Hill III Trio plays Wednesday, November 25, at 7 p.m. at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor (two sets at 7 and 8:30). The Detroit pianist studies at Manhattan School of Music and brings serious mentors and awards. $25 cover.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Amplify’s Grand Opening is Wednesday, November 25, at 7 p.m. in Hamtramck. This room’s been a music venue for nearly 50 years; new owners Maggie and Zack launch a multi-genre platform—tickets available.
Amplify

Detroit Riddim Crew throws its Out of the Dark album release on Friday, November 27, 2026, at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. at Cliff Bell’s in downtown Detroit, with DJ Chuck Wren. Expect the new record live front to back with Jamaican rhythms and Detroit grit. Tickets $25.
Cliff Bell’s

Zeds Dead brings a genre-blending, bass-heavy electronic set to the Masonic Temple Theatre in Detroit on Friday, November 27, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. With Taiki Nulight b2b Moody Good, Rohaan, Papajay, and Die By The Sword on the bill. Tickets available.
Masonic Temple Detroit

Stella Cole brings her fresh take on the Great American Songbook to Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor on Saturday, November 28, with shows at 7 and 9 p.m. If you’re into Judy Garland, Sinatra, and Nat King Cole with a modern twist, this one’s for you; ticket includes dinner.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Nicole New brings her soulful, Motown-tinged jazz to Cliff Bell’s in Detroit on Saturday, November 28, at 7:30 p.m. (second set at 9:30 p.m.). Tickets are $25.
Cliff Bell’s

Detroit-born, NYC-based jazz pianist William Hill III plays two sets on Sunday, November 29, at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit, at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Deep Detroit roots, a new album, heavyweight mentors — tickets are $25.
Cliff Bell’s

Grammy-nominated guitarist Wayne Gerard leads Big Tent in a groove-forward jazz night on Thursday, December 3, at 7 p.m. at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. Two sets (7 and 8:30 p.m.), from Herbie Hancock to Grateful Dead reimagined; $25 cover.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Thornetta Davis brings a holiday concert to Ford House on Friday, December 4, at 7 p.m., in the Lake Shore Room in Grosse Pointe Shores. Detroit’s Queen of the Blues and 2023 Blues Music Award winner puts a soulful, bluesy spin on seasonal favorites. Tickets are sold individually with general-admission seating.
Ford House

Christian Sands Trio plays Saturday, December 5, at 7 p.m. at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. The five-time GRAMMY nominee brings a fresh, forward-leaning jazz language, with dinner included in the ticket.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Cyrus Chestnut and Friends perform Vince Guaraldi’s A Charlie Brown Christmas on Sunday, December 6, at 3 p.m. at Orchestra Hall in Detroit. Chestnut’s virtuosic, gospel-rooted swing is a great holiday kickoff; tickets are $25.55–$108.95.
Orchestra Hall

Paul Vornhagen Quartet plays two sets on Sunday, December 6, at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. The six-time Detroit Music Awards winner brings his cool-toned tenor, standout flute work, and a live release recorded at the club; $25 cover, table reservations available.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

John Lodge brings a Moody Blues tribute concert on Sunday, December 6, at 6:30 p.m. at Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak. Go for a night centered on The Moody Blues’ music. Tickets available.
Royal Oak Music Theatre

Winter jazz in Clinton Township: the MCC Jazz Band plays Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, 44575 Garfield Road, on Tuesday, December 8, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. Seating is general admission, so come a little early if you want a good spot.
Macomb Center for the Performing Arts

Parlor Greens, a modern instrumental organ trio, plays two sets on Wednesday, December 9, at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit. Expect tight, song-forward grooves rooted in soul-jazz, blues, funk, and R&B. Tickets are $25, with advance tickets available.
Cliff Bell’s

Brandon Rose Trio plays Thursday, December 10, at 7 p.m. at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. Detroit-rooted bassist/composer with MSU jazz pedigree leads two sets at 7 and 8:30 p.m.; $25 cover.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Jeff Haas Quintet plays two sets on Friday, December 11, at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. Expect genre-crossing jazz with new works and an all-star Michigan lineup. $25 cover.
Blue LLama Jazz Club
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