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.

Saxophonist Steve Wilson has attained ubiquitous status in the studio and on the stage with the greatest names in jazz, as well as critical acclaim as a bandleader in his own right.

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.