Events

The Paxton/Spangler Septet express a deep cultural understanding of the socio-political realities that were at play in South Africa.

The DJF All-Stars perform legendary compositions from John Coltrane and lesser known arrangements from throughout his storied careers with this Japan Tour Homecoming Show.

A traditional quintet ensemble with piano, bass, and drums but featuring Marcus's rare use of bass clarinet as a lead horn in straight-ahead jazz.

Lisa Sung is an award-winning jazz educator and performer who received the highest artistic development award, the John Sites Jazz Award, in 2022.

Blou Reed is a band that combines the funk stylings of Roy Hargrove and Endea Owens with the beat and groove of The Jazz Messengers.

Award-winning jazz vocalist based in Detroit, recently honored as a two-time winner at the 2025 Michigan Music Awards.

Shahida’s vocal talent has been praised in Downbeat magazine, the New York Times, the Detroit Free Press and Finland’s Rytmi magazine, which included her name in a poll alongside such legends as Sarah Vaughan and fellow Detroiter Betty Carter.