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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

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

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

The Preservation Hall Jazz Band brings a special Creole Christmas concert on Friday, December 11, 2026, at 8 p.m. at Pontiac's Signature Series. Experience the unique blend of New Orleans sounds and cultures live.
Signature Series

Detroit-rooted, award-winning flutist Alexander Zonjic plays Saturday, December 12, at 7 p.m. at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. Smooth jazz vibes, his “Motor City Sway” hit, intimate room; $25 cover.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Community High Jazz students play The Ark in Ann Arbor on Tuesday, December 15, at 6 p.m., with two shows at 6 and 8. This acclaimed school jazz program takes the stage; tickets are $5 at the door.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Detroit-born bassist Langston M. Kitchen plays with The Mahogany Collective on Thursday, December 17, at 7 p.m. at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. Two sets and a big bass sound; $25 cover, table reservations available.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Aguanko, the Latin jazz septet led by percussionist-composer Alberto Nacif, plays Friday, December 18, at 7 p.m. at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor (two sets at 7 and 9). Expect Cuban-rooted originals blending jazz with son–salsa rhythms. $25 cover.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

The Olivia Van Goor Quartet plays Sunday, December 20, at 6 p.m. at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. Two sets (6 and 7:30 p.m.) led by the Detroit vocalist who won two 2025 Michigan Music Awards. $25 cover.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

The William Hill III Trio plays Sunday, December 27, at 6 and 7:30 p.m. at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. The Detroit-born pianist is a decorated young talent with credits from the Detroit Jazz Festival to Dizzy’s. $25 cover.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

The Detroit Pistons host the Utah Jazz in an NBA regular-season game on Sunday, January 10, 2027, at 6 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Pistons have won 3 NBA championships, most recently in 2004. Tickets are on the Pistons’ official site.
Little Caesars Arena

The Workshop Brass Band hosted the annual Mardi Gras celebration featuring New Orleans jazz music and authentic local cuisine at Bonfire at the Continental Fire Co. The event embraced the New Orleans Brass Band tradition to provide an authentic cultural experience for the Keweenaw community.
Bonfire at the Continental Fire Co.

Jazz at Lincoln Center presents World on a String at the Midland Center for the Arts, 1801 West Saint Andrews Road in Midland, on Saturday, February 20, 2027, at 7:30 p.m.. Jazz with the Lincoln Center name on it, for one concert only: if you love the genre, put it on your calendar.
Midland Center for the Arts
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