Aguanko is a Latin jazz septet from the Detroit area, led by percussionist and composer Alberto Nacif.

Sean Dobbins got his start as sought-after Detroit area jazz sideman at a young age, when he would regularly play with Blue Note artist Louis Smith.

Kris Johnson is a Detroit-based trumpeter, composer, arranger, film composer, and educator whose work spans orchestral commissions, musical theatre, film scoring, and contemporary jazz.

Trailblazing and dynamic, Straight Ahead brings their bold, genre-defying sound from Detroit’s storied jazz scene—melding jazz, soul, and Brazilian funk with an all-female ensemble of powerhouse musicians.

Led by saxophonist and bandleader Mark Hershberger, The Detroit Jazz Project blends world-class musicianship with the city’s unmistakable groove.

Rick Roe is an award-winning jazz pianist, composer, performer, and educator in the southeastern Michigan music community.

Olivia Van Goor is an award-winning jazz vocalist based in Detroit, recently honored as a two-time winner at the 2025 Michigan Music Awards.