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The GUD Band is a live music group from Detroit known for blending soul, blues, and jazz into their energetic performances. Their style incorporates R&B, funk, soul, gospel, and modern hits to create a fresh yet nostalgic sound.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

The Jacob Hart Piano Duo performs at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor, presenting special piano pieces.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

The Ark's Open Stage offers performers the chance to showcase their talents for eight minutes or two songs. Names are drawn to determine the performance order, creating a supportive environment for musicians to practice live performance or simply enjoy playing for an audience.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Planet D Nonet (PD9) is a streamlined version of the big bands from the 1930s, often featuring guest vocalists to expand their performance versatility. Their lineup recalls the earliest big bands during swing's evolution, blending small-group agility with a larger harmonic palette.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

A performance by the Ellen Rowe Trio featuring Rob Bickley and Pete Siers at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Ann Arbor’s Brain Plasticity Ukulele Collective is an intergenerational group playing a variety of instruments and exploring music’s impact on cognition. Blues musician Mike Brooks leads Blueshouse and the Collective, bringing an extensive career from the UK and involvement with youth music programs.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Chicago instrumental trio Spare Parts plays Thursday, October 1, at 7:30 p.m. at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit. Hard-hitting jazz-funk with vintage keys and sharp improv; reservations available.
Cliff Bell’s

As part of the WEMU 5:01 Jazz Series, the Sean Dobbins Trio performs a tribute to Stevie Wonder at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

A jazz performance featuring saxophonists Vincent Herring and Erena Terakubo at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor, emphasizing the alto saxophone's dynamic sound.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Holly Bowling is a solo pianist known for her virtuosic playing and emotional depth, creating a unique musical voice that spans genres from Grateful Dead to Nine Inch Nails. She has collaborated with notable artists and performed at prestigious venues worldwide.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

The John Arnold Trio, featuring Pathe Jassi and Rick Beamon, performs at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. The concert blends jazz and soul influences with an emphasis on improvisation and artistic collaboration.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Susan Werner has established herself as one of the most innovative songwriters over her twenty-five year career, showcasing her skills on guitar and piano alongside a graduate degree in voice. Based in Chicago, her work spans genres from acoustic folk to Gershwin-style compositions, gospel, Cuban son, and New Orleans junk piano.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Keigo Hirakawa Quartet plays Sunday, October 4, at 5:30 p.m. at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit. They’re celebrating the Origin Records release of Pixel with original compositions; a second show starts at 7:30 p.m.
Cliff Bell’s

Performance by The NOW Trio featuring Travis Aukerman at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. The event focuses on jazz and improvisation, highlighting the collaborative energy of the musicians.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Aretha's Jazz Café at Music Hall hosts an education-themed jazz jam on Sunday, October 4, at 7 p.m. in Detroit. All ages can sit in with guidance from the house trio, and listeners get three hours of music from 7–10 p.m. with no cover.
Aretha's Jazz Café at Music Hall

Lindsay Lou, known as the Queen of festivals, is a singer-songwriter and musician from Michigan who now resides in Nashville. She tours with her Queen of Time Band and acoustic Honey Moon Trio. Her latest project, Bluegrass Women, highlights bluegrass classics written by women throughout the genre's history.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Sky Covington’s Monday Night Preservation of Jazz series brings The Velvet Voices of Soul to Aretha’s Jazz Café in Detroit on Monday, October 5, 2026, at 7 p.m. Tracy Wright, Angela Davis, and Karla Pace honor three legendary voices; hosted by Mike Bonner. Tickets $35, doors at 6 p.m.
Aretha's Jazz Café at Music Hall

Copeland presents an intimate evening in Ann Arbor featuring their latest album, Blushing. This 11-track record reflects the band's musical growth and stylistic development, blending multiple genres into their distinctive sound.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
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