Jazz pianist and composer, David Janeway, grew up in Detroit in the early sixties and was heavily influenced by Motown and local jazz musicians

Endea Owens is a Detroit-raised bassist, composer, and recording artist who plays straight-ahead jazz and funk. She's a bandleader and the founder of The Cookout, her group.

Endea Owens is a Detroit-raised bassist, composer, and recording artist who plays straight-ahead jazz and funk. She's a bandleader and the founder of The Cookout, her group.

With her powerhouse vocals, captivating stage presence, and the emotional connection she creates with her audiences, Stella Cole is a singer you won't forget.

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

Ron Brooks will lead his quartet at the Blue Llama on December 12, 2025 as an accomplished jazz musician, band leader, and a mentor.

With Black Current Jam, bassist Robert Hurst is determined to cram in as much of the African diaspora in the Americas as possible.