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.

Gustavo Casenave is a Three-Time Grammy® Winner Uruguayan/American pianist, composer and producer, with six Grammy® nominations.

Kevin Brewster is a saxophonist, composer, and educator whose musical journey is deeply rooted in the vibrant traditions of Gospel music.

William Hill III is a pianist, arranger, composer, and bandleader from Detroit, Michigan.

Multifaceted saxophonist and composer, Marcus Elliot, has emerged as one of the leading voices of the Detroit music scene.

Nick has assembled a large repertoire of high energy, hard-swinging original arrangements and compositions, including seldom played tunes.

From soulful melodies to fearless improvisation, the Karim Gideon Quartet delivers a sound that honors the roots while reaching toward the future.

Trumpet sensation Maurice MOBETTA Brown orbits simultaneously through three worlds: contemporary jazz, blues-rock, and cutting-edge hip hop.

Detroiter Dawn Gilbin leads a quintet like no other. A trained singer with wide experience, Dawn concentrates here on her real love, the 1920s – 1940s jazz.

Sean Dobbins got his start as sought-after Detroit area jazz sideman at a young age, when he would regularly play with Blue Note artist Louis Smith.

Detroit-based bassist Ralphe Armstrong got an early start in the music business and has played with jazz legends throughout his career.

BUNKERMAN is a collaborative electronic jazz duo project between Galen Bundy and Travis Aukerman.

Brandon Rose is a multi-talented American artist, renowned for his prowess as a musician, producer, composer, and performer.

Jazz string bassist Paul Keller wears many hats: He is a well-respected master of his instrument; he is a prolific composer and an outstanding arranger of music for small and large ensembles.

Spend New Year's Eve with Thornetta Davis, a multi-talented American Detroit blues and rhythm and blues singer who has dominated Michigan's most attended events.