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Michael Dease is one of the world's eminent trombonists, lending his versatile sound and signature improvisations to over 200 recordings and groups as diverse as Grammy winning artists David Sanborn, Christian McBride, Michel Camilo, and Alicia Keys.

Formed in 2024, the NoW Trio features pianist Ben Maloney, bassist Jeff Pedraz, and drummer Travis Aukerman.

Tristan Cappel is a saxophonist, flutist, clarinetist, composer, and producer from Detroit, MI.

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.

Alain Sullivan is a Jazz Saxophonist and Medical Student based in Ann Arbor. The SoulHeart Collective is a new project, fusing jazz with R&B and funk in a unique and inspired way. 

A long-standing and original voice in modern jazz, James Gaiters has established himself as a dynamic force on stages across the globe. James leads his own acclaimed ensembles, MUV-MeNT and SoulRevival, captivating audiences with his fiery energy and deep musical conviction.

Multi-woodwind-instrumentalist and Detroit native Kasan Belgrave holds a unique stance in the city as one of the young torchbearers of the Detroit jazz collective.