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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

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

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

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

Alex Synclair plays songs from his debut album Captivate Me on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 8 p.m. at Aretha's Jazz Café at Music Hall in Detroit. WDIV-Detroit called him a heart-on-his-sleeve performer—come for honest songwriting and stories. Tickets available via the venue.
Aretha's Jazz Café at Music Hall

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

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

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

Detroit Jazz Factory plays a jazz concert on Wednesday, October 7, at 7 p.m. at Aretha's Jazz Café at Music Hall in Detroit. Live jazz from Detroit Jazz Factory.
Aretha's Jazz Café at Music Hall

AllenTheory plays two sets on Wednesday, October 7, at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit. Husband-and-wife duo with songs rooted in faith and love, featuring their single I Love You. Reservations available; dinner seating starts at 6 p.m., second-show seating at 9 p.m.
Cliff Bell’s

Russ Macklem is a Detroit/Windsor-based trumpeter, composer, educator and recording artist. His 2023 debut album, The South Detroit Connection, was JUNO-nominated and was the first live album recorded in Windsor in 22 years. The Russ Macklem Detroit Quintet performs regularly across the Midwest.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States
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