Events

Holding traditional jazz deep in their hearts, these musicians have a deep passion for the early formation of jazz in all of its aspects: culture, structure, improvisation, and virtuosity.

Tiffany Gridiron is jazz vocalist, composer and lyricist who has excited audiences in the United States, Japan, Finland and South Korea.

Pianist, composer, producer and arranger Demetrius “Krayon” Nabors is well known and in demand in the Detroit area and on the national contemporary jazz scene.

Jacob Hart is a 17-year-old multi downbeat award-winning pianist, composer, and arranger, hailing from Detroit, Michigan.

Steve Nelson is a jazz vibraphonist, educator, composer, and member of the Dave Holland Quintet + Mulgrew Miller's Wingspan.

A lifelong musician and powerful and innovative saxophonist, Alex Harding has a unique and contemporary baritone sound.

Rodney T. Whitaker is an internationally renowned Mack Avenue recording artist, jazz bassist, professor of jazz double bass, director of Jazz Studies.