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Planet D Nonet plays a CD release show on Thursday, October 8, at 7:30 p.m. at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit, celebrating Echoes of Harlem Vol. 2 with fresh Ellington charts and the band’s own arrangements.
Cliff Bell’s

Performance by the Marcus Elliot Quartet at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

the Planet D Nonet — concert at Cliff Bell’s, Detroit.
Cliff Bell’s

Las Guaracheras, the all-women salsa sextet from Cali, plays Friday, October 9, 2026, at 8 p.m. at Candela in Detroit’s Mexicantown. Expect live salsa and Latin jazz with Afro-Caribbean drive and vibraphone. Tickets: $25–$30.
Candela, 3564 W. Vernor Hwy, Detroit, MI, 48216, United States

Sean Dobbins Organ Trio plays Saturday, October 10, at 7 p.m. at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. Expect smooth, grooving jazz in an intimate setting.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Straight Ahead — concert at Cliff Bell’s, Detroit.
Cliff Bell’s

Buddy Guy, a legendary figure in American blues and rock guitar, remains active at age 90. Grand Funk Railroad, a celebrated American rock band with over five decades of history, continues performing live. This event in Mount Pleasant features performances by both iconic acts, showcasing their influential music to fans.
6800 Soaring Eagle Blvd.

The Joshua Redman Quartet performs at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. The group consists of talented jazz musicians delivering a modern jazz experience to the audience.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Sky Covington’s Monday Night Preservation of Jazz series brings A Tribute to R&B and Funk with Teddy Riley and Twon & Band on Monday, October 12, at 7 p.m. at Aretha's Jazz Café at Music Hall in Detroit. Hosted by Mike Bonner. Tickets are $35.
Aretha's Jazz Café at Music Hall

Duane Betts continues the Southern rock tradition, blending his father Dickey Betts' legacy with his own soulful mix of blues, passion, and skilled guitar work. Supported by Palmetto Motel, their live show features roots rock, blues, and improvisational jams for an authentic and energetic experience.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

At the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor, Paul Keller performs a tribute to Ray Brown, honoring the legendary jazz bassist. The event celebrates Brown's contributions to the jazz genre.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Langston Kitchen's Mahogany Collective and Session — concert at Cliff Bell’s, Detroit.
Cliff Bell’s

Alexander Zonjic, a multi-award-winning flutist from Windsor, Ontario, with strong ties to Detroit, performs at the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe in Grosse Pointe Farms. Known for his smooth jazz and R&B influenced music, he has released albums through his own label and achieved chart success with hits like “Motor City Sway.”
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

Aguankó is a musical performance or band featured at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Grammy-nominated violinist and composer Meg Okura blends classical chamber music, jazz and folk and world influences with the AdaMa Quartet. They play the Mott Memorial Building Auditorium, 1401 East Court Street, Room 1130, in Flint on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 7 p.m.. It's donate-what-you-wish, and registration is required.
Mott Memorial Building Auditorium, 1401 E Court St, Flint, MI, 48503, United States

Aya Sekine Trio — concert at Cliff Bell’s, Detroit.
Cliff Bell’s

Don Hicks & Friends perform at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor, offering a special jazz experience.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

America at 250 is a concert celebrating the United States’ semiquincentennial, featuring the Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra, Michigan Tech Concert Choir, and Jazz Lab Band performing works by John Williams, Duke Ellington, John Philip Sousa, Aaron Copland, and a piece inspired by Norman Rockwell's paintings.
Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts, Black Performance Hall
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