Events

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.

Noah Jackson is a bassist, cellist, composer, curator, and a member of the Recording Academy from Detroit, Michigan.

Evening Star is a Space Odyssey led by Detroit Drummer Tariq Gardner, traveling to different galaxies of music of the African Diaspora (jazz, neo-soul, Afro-Cuban, spirituals, hip-hop etc.)

LESLIE VINCENT is a prolific jazz songwriter and vocalist singing the Great American Songbook, musical theater, and contemporary rock and pop.