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New Orleans saxophonist Donald Harrison—recipient of the 2022 NEA Jazz Master award—plays with his quartet on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 8 p.m. at Aretha's Jazz Café at Music Hall in Detroit. Come for his trailblazing Nouveau Swing and deep New Orleans roots. Tickets available through the venue.
Aretha's Jazz Café at Music Hall

The Easy Street Jazz Band performs live in Ann Arbor at 2070 W. Stadium Blvd. The band delivers light and catchy jazz music, offering a pleasant experience for jazz enthusiasts.
2070 W.Stadium Blvd Ann Arbor, MI 48105

The Women in Jazz Showcase is an event held at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor, highlighting the work of female performers in the jazz genre.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

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

DICHI — 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

The Russ Macklem Detroit Quintet performs at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor, representing Detroit jazz traditions.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Detroit-born musician and jazz artist Ashton Moore performs The Standard, a live production blending R&B, soul, jazz, and contemporary music with storytelling and humor. Drawing from his extensive international experience, Moore presents a narrative-driven show reflecting his musical journey and personal experiences.
Cliff Bell’s

Nate Topo, a Detroit-based composer, saxophonist, pianist, and vocalist, is recognized for his distinctive tone and memorable live performances. His music combines the warmth of vintage saxophones with early jazz and modern creative elements, influenced by soul pop and Motown.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Saxophonist Kasan Belgrave showcases his emerging compositional leadership and a dynamic sound at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit. The band members collectively represent the heritage of Detroit jazz mentorship, delivering an innovative blend of bebop, fusion, and gospel influences.
Cliff Bell’s

Nicole Zuraitis, a New York-based jazz singer-songwriter, pianist, and 2-time Grammy winner, performs at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. With seven albums as a leader, including the Grammy-winning "How Love Begins," she is recognized for her original compositions and dynamic performances in jazz and beyond.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

The GUD Band is a Detroit-based live band blending soul, blues, and jazz with elements of R&B, funk, and gospel. Their energetic performances combine smooth vocals and top-notch musicianship to create a lively and memorable musical experience.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

Pandit Partha Bose, a leading Maihar Gharana sitarist, and Pandit Samar Saha, an expert tabla player, perform Hindustani classical music with jazz influences at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. Their concert showcases deep meditation through raga and improvisation, blending tradition with modern musical expression.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Jazz drummer Sean Dobbins began his career as a sought-after Detroit area sideman, performing with notable artists such as Louis Smith. He has received multiple accolades including the Woody Herman Jazz Award and the Louis Armstrong Scholarship. Known for his hard-driving rhythm and melodic sensibility, Dobbins also works as an educator and community mentor.
Cliff Bell’s

Detroit jazz drummer Sean Dobbins, known for his hard-driving rhythms and melodic sensibility, performs at Cliff Bell’s. Beginning his career with Blue Note artist Louis Smith, Dobbins has collaborated with numerous jazz legends and received prestigious awards. The performance features two separate seatings.
Cliff Bell’s

The David Janeway Trio performed two sets at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. Pianist David Janeway, originally from Detroit and with a significant career in New York, has collaborated with many renowned artists. The trio showcased telepathic interplay with renditions of jazz standards, luminous ballads, and Janeway's original compositions.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Thornetta Davis is an international singer, songwriter, and independent recording artist with multiple honors including the Detroit Blues Society's Living Lifetime Achievement Award and a star on the Canada South Blues Museum Walk of Fame. She is a multi-time Detroit Music Awards and Blues Music Awards winner and nominee.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

Vincent Chandler, a renowned jazz trombonist and composer from Detroit, performs at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. The event features two sets with Chandler on trombone and vocals, supported by a guitarist, pianist, bassist, and drummer.
Blue LLama Jazz Club
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