Events

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.

Formed in 2022, the Elvin Sharp quartet has been powerhouse group throughout south east Michigan.

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.

Known for his dynamic bandstand presence and creative approach to improvisation, Jordan Anderson is a musical force of his generation.

Jauron Perry is an upcoming Detroit trumpeter, composer, bandleader, and educator in jazz studies at Michigan State University.

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

Allen Dennard is a trumpeter, composer, recording artist, bandleader and activist who was born and raised in the city of Detroit, Michigan

Tenth World is a group formed by Kevin Jones and pianist/composer, Kelvin Sholar through a partnership created back in 1999 in New York City.

Braxton Cook is a world-class alto saxophonist, vocalist, and composer. His decidedly individual 21st century approach integrates contemporary and post-bop ...

Third Coast Swing has been playing the music of The late Belgium born Romani Gypsy, Django Reinhardt & his band, The Hot Club Of Paris 1930’-1940’s.

Join us for a special evening of music honoring one of the most influential and enduring icons in jazz history—the legendary saxophonist and composer, Sonny Rollins.

Multifaceted vocalist La Tanya Hall has collaborated with a long list of celebrated performers across a variety of genres.

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.

Sunny Wilkinson brings a tremendous range of aesthetic skills, primarily from the jazz idiom, but exploratory of the Great American songbook.

With 3 decades of experience, Japanese Jazz Pianist Aya Sekine has solidified her position as one of Asia’s most illustrious Jazz figures.

Stephen Rush is a Professor at the University of Michigan and works frequently as a jazz musician.

Xavier is one of the most accomplished Jazz pianists world wide, having led master classes and clinics all over the world.

Ben Paterson is an American jazz pianist, organist, composer, and Steinway Artist.

Alonso Umana, born in Costa Rica and raised in Mexico, started playing drums at the age of 10.

Max Bowen is a jazz guitarist based in southeast Michigan.

Erinn Alexis is a saxophonist, composer, educator, and bandleader hailing from Detroit, MI.

Isis Damil is a Detroit-bred singer and songwriter. Her fiery, mezzo vocals blend with jazzy R&B melodies to share stories of confidence and sensuality.