Trono Hudgins and The Uncommon Experience
2026-06-14 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Detroit)
Showtimes are at 5:30p & 7:30p for this performance. Doors open at 4pm for dinner. Seating begins at 5pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 7pm.
The Uncommon Band is a multicultural Group founded 2024. We are dedicated to producing music that brings people together in song and dance. our desire is to reach people of all ages to bring joy into their lives through music.
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Closed for a Private Event
2026-06-17
***We will be back open to the public tomorrow at 5pm.
***No Jam Session this evening

Russ Macklem's Detroit Quintet
2026-06-18 19:30 - 21:30
SHOWTIMES ARE AT 7:30PM & 9:30PM FOR THIS PERFORMANCE. Doors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm.

Free admittance for all Musicians participating in the jam session

Following up on his Juno Nominated debut album The South Detroit Connection Russ Macklem returns with a sophomore release that is sure to turn heads. Introducing: the Russ Macklem Detroit Quintet brings together a group of some of the best musicians Detroit has to offer: Kasan Belgrave, Alto Saxophone/ Jordan Anderson, Piano/ Noah Jackson, Bass/ Louis Jones III, Drums with Windsor/Detroit Trumpeter Russ Macklem leading the band on this set of original compositions.

This live-off-the-floor studio album is a triumph that harkens back to the music of the early 1960s. Three tunes in particular are sure to excite listeners: I Will Persevere finds the group on solid ground driving home a melody that only Macklem could compose. While Nostalgia: For A Past Life is as beautiful a ballad as anything that has been recorded in the past 50 years. And Mr. Anderson, a nod to the group’s pianist, is a frantic number that feels like it was written many decades ago.
For his debut album, The South Detroit Connection, Macklem chose to record live in a club packed with music fans but don’t be fooled by Introducing: the Russ Macklem Detroit Quintet being a studio recording. This album feels as live as live music can. Recorded in a single session in a converted church in Willis, Michigan also known as Willis Sound the band was set up tight together, looking each other in the eye. Capturing the magic of this magical group in single takes was the engineering team of Ron Skinner and Ben Lorenz. Like Macklem’s debut the album was produced by Russ Macklem and Ron Skinner and is released on TQM Recording Co.
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Smoke Jones Juneteenth Celebration Featuring: Heshima Moja
2026-06-19 19:30 - 21:30
Showtimes are at 7:30p & 9:30p for this performance. Doors open at 6pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm.
Hailing from the heart of Detroit, Smoke Jones emerges as a luminary figure in the city’s rich musical landscape. An emotive guitarist, award-winning band leader, and soulful crooner, Smoke weaves together elements of jazz, blues, and soul to create an enchanting musical tapestry that resonates deeply with audiences.

Heshima Moja is an artist whose work transcends conventional boundaries, flourishing at the intersection of creativity, cultural heritage, and visionary imagination. His artistry is rooted in aprofound connection to the soulful depths of music and the rich tapestry of global cultures. With every performance and project, he invites audiences into a world where art is not only seen and heard but felt as a catalyst for introspection, healing, and societal reflection. Embarking on a sonic journey with Heshima reveals the delicate balance he strikesbetween tradition and innovation. His work becomes a dialogue between the past and the future, grounded in the belief that music holds the power to transcend time and space. Through exceptional musicianship, he becomes a storyteller who uses the universal language of sound to illuminate our shared humanity and the many
expressions of the human condition. On stage, Heshima stands as a beacon of authenticity and passion. His presence merges intensity with grace, capturing the imagination and transporting listeners to realms beyond the physical world. In these moments of transcendental musicality, his creative spirit shines most clearly, offering a glimpse into the depth of his vision and the expansiveness of his artistic voice. Beyond performance, Heshima is defined by a relentless pursuit of innovation. He continually explores new textures, forms, and modes of expression, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in music and interdisciplinary art. This commitment to originality is matched by a deep dedication to cultural preservation and education, reflecting his belief in the transformative role of artists as both innovators and guardians of heritage.
His work serves as a reminder of the arts' essential role in shaping collective consciousness and fostering a more inclusive and empathetic world. Through his music, Heshima challenges us to listen with our hearts, to honor beauty in diversity, and to reimagine our place within the global tapestry of cultures. In his artistry, we find a call to action: to engage with art not as passive observers but as participants in a shared journey toward understanding, unity, and renewal.
Heshima has composed music for Nickelodeon, PBS, and independent film, and has released three projects as a leader: Round and Round (2011), The Awakening (2017), and The Healing Suite (2024). He has recorded and shared the stage with a wide spectrum of influential artists, including Patti Labelle, Hi-Five, La India, Paoli Mejias, William Cepeda, Shafat Khan, Arturo O’Farrill, Avery Sharpe, Fred Ho, Onaje Allan Gumbs, Salim Washington, Pape Diouf, Elage Diouf, Quest Love, Guru, and Farrah Boule and Tribal Hop.
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Hannah Marks
2026-06-20 19:30 - 21:30
Showtimes are at 7:30p & 9:30p for this performance. Doors open at 6pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm.
“One to watch.” – Dee Dee Bridgewater
Featuring Detroit’s own:

Michael Malis, piano
Johnathon Taylor, drums

Hannah Marks is a bassist, composer, and educator living in New York City. She currently leads a risk-taking acoustic jazz quartet that features NYC’s most in-demand sidemen, and has showcased her musical projects at festivals like the Detroit Jazz Festival, Hyde Park Jazz Festival, 80-35 Music Festival, Mary Lou Williams Jazz Festival, Iowa City Jazz Festival and Indy Jazz Festival. Produced by Jason Moran, her second album, Feed the Fire, will be released in June 2026 on Endectomorph.

Marks’ debut album, Outsider, Outlier, is an explosive rendering of her search for belonging and empowerment. A nod to her love for punk, noise and free improvisation, Outsider, Outlier released on Out Of Your Head Records on October 20, 2023. Citizen Jazz called Outsider, Outlier “…a very mature record from a young artist with very strong ideas who does not hold back anything.”
As a side-woman, Marks has been described as having “a fresh, modern, and original approach to playing the bass” by Marcus Printup. Marks tours internationally with NEA Jazz Master Dee Dee Bridgewater’s project “We Exist!”, and has performed with Geoffrey Keezer, Nasheet Waits, Terri Lyne Carrington, Anna Webber, Miles Okazaki, Ingrid Jensen, Kalia Vandever, Matt Wilson, Ted Nash, Morgan Guerin, Marcus Printup, and Sasha Berliner. Marks’ discography includes playing on Geoffrey Keezer’s Grammy award winning composition “Refuge”, Amanda Ekery’s Grammy nominated Arabé, Kristen Lee Sergeant’s Falling with saxophonist Ted Nash, and Heartland Trio’s debut album Year One.
Marks is passionate about jazz education, serving on faculty at Fordham University during the academic year, and at Interlochen Arts Camp, Stanford Jazz Workshop, and Jazz Camp West during the summer. She has also presented masterclasses at universities across the country (Brown University, Indiana University, and University of Denver) and adjudicated at the Reno Jazz Festival, Clark College Jazz Festival, and Simpson College Jazz Festival.
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Fathers Day Dinner and a Show with the Noah Jackson Trio
2026-06-21 17:30 - 19:30
Showtimes are at 5:30p & 7:30p for this performance. Doors open at 4:30pm for dinner. Seating begins at 5pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 7pm.
A Detroit original, Noah Jackson is a bassist, cellist, and composer specializing in black american music and classical music. Aimed with a curiosity to where sound could touch audiences from within, he has both written and performed music for large international audiences since 2010. A graduate of Michigan State University (B.M.), and Manhattan School of Music (M.M.), Noah has performed with world renowned artists such as NEA Jazz Master Abdullah Ibrahim, Branford Marsails, Jason Marsalis, The Marsalis Family, Hugh Masekela, Nnenna Freelon, Kenny Garrett, Wizard Harper, George Burton, Jazzmeia Horn, and Christian Sands. Additionally, he’s performed in many prominent venues and jazz festivals including Radio City Music Hall, Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola, Jazz @ Lincoln Center, Blue Note Jazz Club (New York City and Milan), Royal Albert Hall, Victoria Hall (Geneva), Jazz in Marciac (Marciac, France), The Library of Congress, The Kennedy Center, SFJAZZ, The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, London Jazz Festival, Montreal Jazz Festival, and North Sea Jazz Festival. Noah Jackson also performed as part of the ceremony for the NEA Jazz Masters Award in 2019. He also recorded bass and cello on The Balance with Abdullah Ibrahim which reached #3 on the Billboard Jazz Charts (June 2019).
As a band leader, Noah had put on performances of original creative work with his band Full Circle. In 2011, he made his self-produced debut album, Contemplations- A Suite to critical acclaim and led Full Circle in the Detroit Jazz Festival in 2012. Since then, Noah has collaborated with a wide variety of artists across the jazz spectrum. In 2017, he has worked in collaboration with the American Ballet Theater with his string quartet Asè at Grace Farms in New Canaan, CT. Noah, along with vocalist and co-producer Candice Hoyes, were named recipients of grants for a double jazz and string quartet project: Ellington to the World: Generational Power in Black Culture and Spaces from the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council and the New York Council of the Arts. The work premiered at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in September 2019 and was performed to a sold out audience in The CUBE @ DSO in February 2020. As of March 2021, Noah has joined Cliff Bell’s in Detroit as Curator and Artist-in-Residence where he will perform with his group Full Circle and host sessions as well as bring in world-class talent to perform on it’s stage.
Noah is endorsed by Aguilar Amps, David Gage REAList LifeLine pickups, and NOAH Guitars of Italy. Noah currently resides in Detroit, Michigan.
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Kasan Belgrave and Session
2026-06-24 19:30 - 21:30
Showtimes are at 7:30p & 9:30p for this performance. Doors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm
Saxophonist Kasan Belgrave is a ascending talent newly emerging in the role of a compositional leader. His energetic playing style and improvisational finesse derives from influences of early bebop and jazz, as well flares of fusion and gospel. His musical prowess has more recently been shown through new innovative compositions.
The record “Dual Citizen” is an introductory reflection of Kasan’s own consciousness through experience of musical nurturing & professional practice from the Detroit jazz mentorship empire, led by his father, trumpeter Marcus Belgrave. It provides a glimpse of Kasan’s endless curiousness of sonic ingenuity.
In the formative years of his career, that same mentorship was present in the musical institutions, as he studied with Andrew Bishop, Benny Green, and Robert Hurst at the University of Michigan then held an assistantship under the direction of Diego Rivera and Rodney Whitaker at Michigan State University.
Kasan has toured as a multi-woodwind instrumentalist with Jazz @ Lincoln Center w/ Wynton Marsalis, performed in multiple residencies curated by Terri Lynn Carrington, performed with Karriem Riggins, and Etienne Charles. The 27-year-old multi-woodwind instrumentalist has also made rounds performing in every corner of the Detroit music scene, immersing himself in Latin, R&B, and techno.
Belgrave is just one of many who was nurtured in the realm. The lineup for “Dual Citizen” might be the most outright product of that very circle of mentorship. Bassist Jonathan Muir-Cotton, finishing his degree at MSU, is currently rotating in Christian Sands Trio; Louis Jones aka “WavyLou”, a gun-slinging drummer who has the likes of the Haynes’ and Roach’s, recently hit with ELEW and Johnny O’Neal in Detroit; Brendon Davis, a virtuosic voice on piano shortly studying with the great Chick Corea, is established in composition and arranging of the gospel scene ; the enigmatic Allen Dennard has a trailblazing trumpet sound, recently sharing stages with Dwele and Mike Phillips; and Michael Abbo, the genial menace on both trombone and bass, recently played with Johnny Oneal and Dafnis Prieto. The close fellowship of this group is a sentiment to the power of their sound as the Kasan Belgrave Sextet.
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7 Layers
2026-06-25 19:30 - 21:30
Showtimes are at 7:30p & 9:30p for this performance. Doors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm
7 Layers is a Detroit-based eclectic funk band blending a fusion of jazz, blues, latin, reggae, & soul. “7L” has hours of originals and covers tailored for your event. Bands covered include Herbie Hancock, Grant Green, Sly & the Family Stone, and Detroit’s own Little Willie John.
Featuring:
Leor Barak: guitar
Eric Gloudemans: bass
Matt Mattoon: drums & percussion
Felicia Goldberg: trombone; vocals
Eli Bucheit: keys
Lucas Stickley-Miner: trumpet

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KonGruENT
2026-06-26 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-06-27 19:30 - 21:30
Showtimes are at 7:30p & 9:30p for this performance.
Doors open at 5pm for dinner/Seating begins at 6:15p for the first show & 9:00p for the second show
Dr. Kenneth Gill is a gifted trombonist, composer, educator, clinician, and advocate for the arts. Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Kenneth began his musical journey by playing trombone at Ruddiman Middle School and the Detroit School of Arts (part of the Detroit Public Schools). He later earned a Bachelor of Music in Education from Howard University, a Master of Music from Kent State University, and a Doctor of Musical Arts in Jazz and Contemporary Improvisation from the University of Michigan.
Kenneth continues to forge his own musical path. In 2019, he released an LP titled “The Good News.” As an in-demand trombonist, he has recorded and performed with a variety of artists and ensembles. Some of the notable musicians he has shared the stage with include Marcus Belgrave, Gerald Wilson, Grady Tate, Donald Byrd, Clark Terry, Yusef Lateef, Jimmy Heath, Frank Foster, Gladys Knight, El DeBarge, Boyz II Men, Tori Kelly, Martha Reeves, Ray Chew, Les Nubians, Jennifer Holliday, Mutiny, Mike Phillips, Darius Rucker, Kurt Elling, Terence Blanchard, and many more.
Leslie Hoggatt Gill is a gifted vocalist, arranger, and songwriter. Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Leslie sang before she could speak; her parents recognized and nurtured her passion
for music from an early age. She sang her first concert solo at the age of three and began classical piano training at four. Leslie’s vocal talent has enabled her to travel and perform at various public and private events across the United States and abroad. She has also been featured on several studio recordings and has graced the stages of iconic venues such as Detroit’s
legendary Baker’s Keyboard Lounge and the famous Cliff Bell’s jazz club.
Kenneth and Leslie were married in 2020, becoming the Gill Duet in more ways than one. Their deep love for jazz, music history, and each other enriches their creative partnership, which
naturally led to them performing together. Kongruent embodies the essence of its name. This collective of outstanding and accomplished musicians are aligned and united by a common goal: to express freedom through straight-ahead and progressive jazz compositions and arrangements that showcase the bold, powerful sound of horns.
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JRGotTheHiTS
2026-06-28 17:30 - 19:30
SHOWTIMES ARE AT 5:30PM & 7:30PM FOR THIS PERFORMANCE.
Doors open at 4pm for dinner. Seating begins at 5pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 7pm.
JRGotTheHiTS is a and Grammy-nominated producer and composer , American Music Award winner, and celebrated performer whose live shows fuse jazz, hip hop, R&B, and soul—sets that are always danceable, memorable, and distinctly Detroit.
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DICHI and Session
2026-07-01 19:30 - 21:30
SHOWTIMES ARE AT 7:30PM & 9:30PM FOR THIS PERFORMANCE.
Doors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm. Second set is a open jam session with free admittance for musicians.
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DICHI is a Detroit based jazz collective led by saxophonist Colin McCahill and guitarist Hayden Cusmano with Ian Lukas on Bass, and Philip Buchman on Drums. Each musician is high in demand throughout the Detroit scene as sidemen. The group’s influences range from a wide variety of their favorite artists such as George Benson, Nicholas Payton, Butcher Brown, Cannonball Adderley, and even some singers such as Bob Dylan. Whether delivering fiery solos or introspective ballads, they create an experience that resonates with jazz aficionados and newcomers alike.

Harmolodics play Herbie
2026-07-02 19:30 - 21:30
Doors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm.
The Harmolodics band was formed in 2018 by Benjamin Green as a tribute to the great improviser Ornette Coleman and has since grown into a redefinition and continuation of the idea and concept of harmolodics music.
Utilizing electronics and and electro acoustic manipulation, the Harmolodics strives to push the boundaries of “the trio”.
From meandering improvisational textures to soaring melodies, hard hitting grooves to tender explorations of emotion, the Harmolodics seek to convey real feeling, passion, and unabashed sonic freedom.
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Sabbatical Bob
2026-07-03 19:30 - 21:30
Performances are at 7:30PM & 9:30. Doors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm.
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Sabbatical Bob is a Funk-Forward Fusion outfit that authentically blends traditional funk with elements of Jazz, Soul, Rock and R&B designed to provide a highly danceable and extremely entertaining performance experience. Based in Michigan, Sabbatical Bob is dedicated to keeping the funk alive and making their contribution to the continued living history of B.A.M (Black American Music) in Detroit and beyond. Their sound is shaped by artists such as James Brown, Earth, Wind and Fire, Prince, Stevie Wonder and Lettuce.
Sabbatical Bob hit the Ann Arbor scene hard in 2016 and within a few weeks of their live debut, the band quickly found themselves playing weekend after weekend at local clubs, venues and “social engagements”, often times heading from show to show. Originally a four piece, the band quickly grew into a fully fledged Funkstravaganza and by 2018, it was time to cut a record. In 2019 SB Released their Freshman EP “Sabbatical Bob: Live and in Person”, immortalizing their iconic in-the-pocket, aka “LOCKED”, classic funk sound on wax. Raw, unfiltered, and definitely funky, this EP perfectly encapsulated what was going on, both in the band and in the underground scene in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti. In spring 2020 Sabbatical Bob embarked on their “On the Run” tour across the Midwest. This propelled the band to their world debut at the Detroit International Jazz Festival where their performance was heard by thousands all across the world.
In Fall 2021 Sabbatical Bob Released their Sophmore LP “That’s a Vibe” showing off the new and improved Sabbatical Bob.
“While the first record might be a tried and true funk experience, That’s A Vibe shows Sabbatical Bob for who they really are: confident cats with more than enough conviction and pizazz to successfully shoot for the moon. On sophomore LP That’s A Vibe, Sabbatical Bob doesn’t go to space; instead, they enter
a different dimension — a “Paradise” — that is one nation, under Sabbatical Bob.” -Sam Small, Brooklyn Record Exchange

Closed for Independence Day
2026-07-04
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Mason Bays
2026-07-05 17:30 - 19:30
Performances are at 5:30p & 7:30p. Doors open at 4pm for dinner. Seating begins at 5pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 7pm.

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Featuring:

Colin McCahill– alto/soprano sax
Hayden Cusmano– guitar
Matthew Balos– piano
Jackson Stone– bass
Roland Chandler– percussion
Chris White– drums

Mason Bays is a Detroit based Jazz Musician who’s introduction to jazz began in the 9th grade in the Goodrich HS Jazz Band. He attended and graduated from Oakland University, with Bachelor of Arts in Music, with a minor in Jazz studies. He has performed at OU with Regina Carter, Scott Gwinell, John Douglas, Rayse Biggs, and others with Pat Cronley, Bill Myers, Gwen Hemphill, John Hill, Gary Greenfelder Orchestra, Kennebec Avenue Group and many others.
All of these influences led him to form his own jazz/funk ensemble that has appeared at the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, Homegrown Brewing Company, Grav Cap, Arts Beats and Eats festival, and now he debuts his band for the first time at Cliff Bell’s!

Houston Patton Quartet and Session
2026-07-08 19:30 - 21:30
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SHOWTIMES ARE AT 7:30PM & 9:30PM FOR THIS PERFORMANCE. Doors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm.
Musicians pay no cover when they bring their instrument.
Saxophonist Houston Patton is a rising star in Detroit’s Jazz community. Following in the footsteps of his father, Houston began playing the saxophone at a very young age. Under the mentorship and tutelage of saxophonists such as Harry Patton, Daryl Beebe, Jordan Vanhemert, Wendell Harrison, and Andrew Bishop, Houston has explored many genres ranging from gospel to hard bop.
Patton started his professional career at the age of 20, performing with Kevin Jones & Tenth World, at Grand Rapids jazz club, GRNoir. This led to many more opportunities as a sideman and bandleader in the Grand Rapids and Detroit music scenes. To this day, Patton continues to perform with Kevin Jones & Tenth World, and a host of Detroit and West Michigan Groups.
In 2023, Houston spent four months in New York as a student in the “New York Arts Program.” During this time he interned as an assistant to Brandon Ross, and as an archiver and stage manager at Roulette Intermedium. This time also allowed him to explore the jazz scene, by playing at countless jam sessions, which led to gigs with notable musicians such as drummer, Winard Harper, and pianist, JC Hopkins. Houston leads ensembles of varying sizes, playing at venues, such as Cliff Bell’s, Blue Llama, and GRNoir. He has also performed sets at The Muskegon Shoreline Jazz Festival, the Lansing Shoreline Jazz Festival, Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, Preservation Hall, Mahogany Jazz Hall, Minton’s Playhouse, and a host of other notable venues.
In April 2024, Patton released his first album as a band leader, entitled “Here We Are” featuring a quintet of young Detroit jazz musicians named, “Quintessential”. Patton decided to officially form this group after a series of successful gigs with these specific musicians. After a very special night at Detroit’s Cliff’s Bells, Quintessential received a standing ovation. There was a clear desire for the group to record their sound, so in January of 2024 Quintessential decided to have their original compositions recorded by Benjamin Green. Along with Houston on saxophone, the album features Jauron Perry on trumpet, Dylan Sherman on bass, William Hill III on Rhodes, and Samuel Melkonian on drums.
Houston plays on SYOS mouthpieces.

Sean Pearlmutter's Signal Quartet
2026-07-09 19:30 - 21:30
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Showtimes are at 7:30p & 9:30p for this performance.
Doors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm.
Signal Quartet is a collective musical ensemble based in Southeast Michigan consisting of Ben Wolkins on Trumpet and Flugelhorn, Ian Blunden on Guitar, Eric Nachtrab on Bass and Sean Perlmutter on Drums. The group’s repertoire is entirely made up of original compositions by all four members which serve as springboards for improvised expeditions into the unknown; showcasing the tight communication, adventurous attitude, and shared musical vocabulary of the group. As trumpeter Tim Hagans notes: “It is a joy to listen to these four musicians engage in inspired conversation. The telepathy and empathy is heard throughout… They are musical brothers with a remarkable spirit and common vision.” Simply put, in an era of hired guns, star soloists, and lab-grown supergroups, Signal Quartet is a BAND.
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Missant
2026-07-10 19:30 - 21:30
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SHOWTIMES ARE AT 7:30PM & 9:30PM FOR THIS PERFORMANCE.
Doors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm.
The J Rowe / Jordan Schug Sextet performs all original compositions, written by Rowe & Schug. The ambitious arrangements explore the mostly untapped vein of British progressive jazz groups of the early 70s such as Soft Machine and Ian Carr’s Nucleus while staying firmly rooted in the classic sounds of Detroit heroes Marcus Belgrave, Larry, Nazaro, Roy Brooks and Lyman Woodard to name a few.
Being that the co/leaders of the group are the rhythm section (Rowe on Drums, Schug on double bass) the compositions rely heavily on their navigation. Having equal sonic space divided between the percussion and drum kit give the group a very strong, driving, rhythmic pulse, a sound often associated with Latin music and in some areas of rock / jazz fusion groups. Along with the Trumpet and the Saxophone, many parts of their compositions feature Mellotron. This unique installment dynamically adds an extra texture to live performances.
The Sextet has only been together since winter of 2022/2023 but, have already wrapped up recording their debut album MISSANT, with producer/engineer, Warren Defever (of His Name Is Alive fame) here in Detroit. MISSANT will be released in the Fall/Winter of 2024.

Bob Mervak Trio
2026-07-11 19:30 - 21:30
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Showtimes are at 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Doors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm.

Bob Mervak is a Detroit-based pianist, vocalist, songwriter, and studio writer who’s dynamic range spans everything from pop to jazz, rootsy indy original songs to Ben Folds-esque intelligent, introspective, and unapologetic compositions. He’s blessed and honored to have worked with musicians he considers to be some of the most important in the game, throughout Detroit and all over the goddamn place.
Bob was the main composer on Dax Shepard’s major motion picture, “Hit & Run (2012),” as well as the writer/performer of the theme to Dax’s new podcast, “Armchair Expert (2018).” He was also the pianist/vocalist featured in director George Clooney’s hit American political Drama, “The Ides Of March,” in 2011. Bob has been a session musician, writer, and arranger on many varied record releases over the years, including Samantha Fish’s “Chills and Fever,” which rose to the no.1 spot on iTunes blues charts in 2017. In December, 2020, he performed his reimagining of “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” with Kristen Bell on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. Winter 2021 brought the musical release of “We are Supported By,” and original song by Bob Mervak, featuring Sara Bareilles, originally written for Kristen Bell and Monica Padman podcast of the same name.
Bob lives in Detroit, MI like a badass with his profoundly wonderful wife, Isabel, their two children, 1 cat, and sadly, no dogs.

Detroit Jazz Factory
2026-07-12 17:30 - 19:30
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Showtimes are at 5:30p & 7:30p for this performance. Doors open at 4pm for dinner. Seating begins at 5pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 7pm.
Biography of the Detroit Jazz Factory
Forged in a city that is known for both its industrial might and its jazz heritage, the Detroit Jazz Factory sought to take advantage of those well-known factors by creating a contemporary jazzy 19-piece big band that was capable of manufacturing great jazz music with a spectacular sound. As a result, the band is now known to produce a product that has its audiences bobbing their heads to the grove and tapping their feet to the beat whenever they put on a show.
There is no doubt that the Detroit Jazz Factory will provide you with an enjoyable, jazzy musical experience. You will not want to miss an opportunity hear this band. You won’t be disappointed.
Members of the Detroit Jazz Factory:
Dennie Lee – Alto Sax
Carol McKinney Robinson – Alto Sax
Fred Bergman – Tenor Sax
Keith Gardner – Tenor Sax
Kwame Robinson – Baritone Sax
Mark Croft – Trumpet
Dameon Gabriel – Trumpet
Luis Ortez – Trumpet and Percussion
Doug Bembry – Trumpet
Al Armstrong – Trumpet
Alex Valigura-Trombone
James Cain – Trombone
Steve Hunter – Trombone
Sean Burden – Piano
Darrell Radson – Guitar
Ramsey Hussain – Bass
Tom Sheppard – Drums
DeAnna Victoria – Vocalist
Carl L. Stone – Director

Jauron Perry and Session
2026-07-15 19:30 - 21:30
Showtimes are at 7:30p & 9:30p for this performance. Doors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm.
Jauron Perry is an upcoming Detroit trumpeter, composer, bandleader, and educator in jazz studies at Michigan State University. Recognized with the Next Generation of Talent award, Jauron has gained extensive experience working with Detroit jazz masters like Rodney Whitaker, Regina Carter, Wendell Harrison, as well as sensations such as Jazzmeia Horn, Marquis Hill, and Wynton Marsalis, and performing as a current Geri Allen Gathering Orchestra Fellow. He has been featured in prominent events such as the Detroit Jazz Festival and the Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Jack Rudin Jazz Championship. Jauron recently won the 2024 Michigan Jazz Festival Rising Horn Competition, and also toured Japan at just 19 years old. He is now a recorded artist with the new collective group Quintessential from Detroit, MI, on their debut album “Here We Are” and with his own band, the Jauron Perry Quintet that won the 2024 Detroit Jazz Festival Combo Competition. The quintet performed their debut set at the 2024 Detroit Jazz Festival, creating Jauron’s debut album as a bandleader.

Blou Reed
2026-07-16 19:30 - 21:30
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Performances are at 7:30p & 9:30p. Doors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6p for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9p.
“this sextet’s densely layered sound is so engaging” -A2PULP
Blou Reed (pronounced BLOO Reed) blends jazz improvisation and harmony with strong, groove based rhythms to create a sound that bares the torch of tradition to light the way to the future of modern music. The band presents a wide ranging catalogue of original composition and hip arrangements of well known Jazz standards.
Blou Reed formed in 2022 when the members were still in their high school jazz programs and have been performing around Michigan ever since.

T Shella Quartet
2026-07-17 19:30 - 21:30
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Performances are at 7:30p & 9:30p. Doors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6p for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9p
A founding member of Will Sessions, bassist Tim Shellabarger has a frequency that is woven into and born out of Detroit’s unique musical fabric. From international tours to hometown basement sessions, he has performed and collaborated with Amp Fiddler, Shigeto, Dames Brown, Dez Andres, Monica Blaire, Black Milk, Dennis Coffey, Melvin Davis, Ian Fink & Freak Press, Marcus Elliot, Phat Kat, Guilty Simpson, Elzhi, Allen Dennard, Kasan Belgrave, Hazmat, JRGotTheHiTS, Caleb Robinson & Reaching, Odu Afrobeat Orchestra.. the list goes on. Drawing influences from an array of diverse musical styles and generations, Tim takes the music to a new place with a unique approach, while still keeping rooted in his influences. Expect to hear some fiery funk & fusion while exploring deep grooves on a journey through tight musicianship and collaboration. This performance will feature original music from all the band members as well as tributes to some incredible influences.
Featuring:

Tim Shellabarger- Bass
Ian Fink- Keys
Jeffery Trent- Winds
JRGotTheHiTS- Drums

Kimmie Horne
2026-07-18 19:30 - 21:30
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Showtimes are at 7:30p & 9:30p. Doors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm.
Kimmie Horne is an International Jazz Vocalist, model, and actress. She is a native Detroiter, descendant of the legendary songstress and actor Lena Horne, and niece of the late great singer/songwriter Cleveland Horne of the “Fantastic Four.” Kimmie has left her mark in areas around the world, including, Detroit, Chicago, Las Vegas, Atlantic City, LA, San Francisco, Jamaica, Ontario, Toronto, Puerto Rico, London, Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and more. In addition to live performances, Kimmie touts her “High Standards,” “Loving This Jazz,” and “Live in Las Vegas” CD’s. Horne’s 2018 release of her new video, “As Long as I Live,” viewed by thousands, has received critical praise. Her songs, “I Hope You Dance,” and special arrangement of, “I Will Survive,” demonstrate her blend of talent and sophistication.
As a representative for Budweiser, luxury furriers, and celebrity spokesperson and model for Lincoln Automotive Group/Varsity Lincoln, Kimmie’s talent transcends beyond impeccable vocals alone. Her most recent acting role, is the featured singer in the much-anticipated musical thriller “One Harlem Night.” This all-star cast jazz musical, takes place at the beautiful Fisher Building in Detroit in early 2018.
Kimmie continues to expand her talents. Having launched her self-titled “Kimmie Honre Jazz Festival,” in 2016; this event has spun into a dynamic all-star musical line-up, and contributor of major charitable donations. The festival has established a relationship with, and is a supporter of, The Ronald McDonald House of Detroit organization, benefiting sick children and their families. The festival is preparing to expand nationally and internationally.
New partnerships, new music and video releases, as well as summer tours, including the annual trip to Japan, are just a few of the things on tap for Kimmie Horne. Always more to come!

The Rumprollers
2026-07-19 17:30 - 19:30
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Showtimes are at 5:30p & 7:30p for this performance. Doors open at 4pm for dinner. Seating begins at 5pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 7pm
The Rumprollers bring a grooving and danceable mixture of jazz and Latin boogaloo. The influences of Jack McDuff, Cal Jader, Tito Puente, and Herbie Hancock are front and center. The co-leaders of the group are drummer Mark Holen, composer of half of the Rumprollers repertoire, and bassist Pete Ostle. Holen and Ostle have known each other for many years, having both grown up in Michigan. Holen now lives in New York City and Ostle lives in Washington DC.
Holen’s and Ostle’s many playing credits include a few of the following highlights. Holen was house percussionist at the Chateau Madrid nightclub in New York, and has recorded with Phil Woods, Dave Liebman, Danilo Perez, Jimmy Knepper, and Billy Hart. He also is a Professor of Music in Lisbon, Portugal! Ostle, as bassist in the U.S. Army Band stationed in Washington DC, performed with many notable artists, including Glen Campbell, Rosemary Clooney, and Bob Hope. As founder of the A La Carte Brass and Percussion band, Ostle played numerous jazz festivals, including the Detroit Montreux Jazz Festival.
The other band members are James O’Donnell, trumpet; David Huber, saxophone; Arlene McDaniel, piano; and Steve Morris, percussion, from Detroit, Flint, and Lansing, Michigan. O’Donnell has played and recorded with the Planet D Nonet and recently released his new album Tough Talk. Huber has performed previously at Cliff Bells with RJ Spangler’s Rhythm Rockers and has recorded with Flint jazz icon, Sherm Mitchell. McDaniel recently released her new album, Timeless, and is pianist with the popular salsa band Ritmo. Morris is a congero and percussionist working with many Detroit-based musicians.
An evening with the Rumprollers band will be a swinging affair and fun for all!

Kasan Belgrave Kresge Gilda Award Celebration Jam
2026-07-22 19:30 - 21:30
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Showtimes are at 7:30p & 9:30p for this performance. Doors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm
Saxophonist Kasan Belgrave is a ascending talent newly emerging in the role of a compositional leader. His energetic playing style and improvisational finesse derives from influences of early bebop and jazz, as well flares of fusion and gospel. His musical prowess has more recently been shown through new innovative compositions.
The record “Dual Citizen” is an introductory reflection of Kasan’s own consciousness through experience of musical nurturing & professional practice from the Detroit jazz mentorship empire, led by his father, trumpeter Marcus Belgrave. It provides a glimpse of Kasan’s endless curiousness of sonic ingenuity.
In the formative years of his career, that same mentorship was present in the musical institutions, as he studied with Andrew Bishop, Benny Green, and Robert Hurst at the University of Michigan then held an assistantship under the direction of Diego Rivera and Rodney Whitaker at Michigan State University.
Kasan has toured as a multi-woodwind instrumentalist with Jazz @ Lincoln Center w/ Wynton Marsalis, performed in multiple residencies curated by Terri Lynn Carrington, performed with Karriem Riggins, and Etienne Charles. The 27-year-old multi-woodwind instrumentalist has also made rounds performing in every corner of the Detroit music scene, immersing himself in Latin, R&B, and techno.
Belgrave is just one of many who was nurtured in the realm. The lineup for “Dual Citizen” might be the most outright product of that very circle of mentorship. Bassist Jonathan Muir-Cotton, finishing his degree at MSU, is currently rotating in Christian Sands Trio; Louis Jones aka “WavyLou”, a gun-slinging drummer who has the likes of the Haynes’ and Roach’s, recently hit with ELEW and Johnny O’Neal in Detroit; Brendon Davis, a virtuosic voice on piano shortly studying with the great Chick Corea, is established in composition and arranging of the gospel scene ; the enigmatic Allen Dennard has a trailblazing trumpet sound, recently sharing stages with Dwele and Mike Phillips; and Michael Abbo, the genial menace on both trombone and bass, recently played with Johnny Oneal and Dafnis Prieto. The close fellowship of this group is a sentiment to the power of their sound as the Kasan Belgrave Sextet.

Tina Hashemi + Oliver Mayman Trio
2026-07-23 19:30 - 21:30
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Performances are at 7:30p & 9:30p. Doors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6p for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9p.

Featuring:
Jeff Pedraz – bass
Louis M Jones – drums

Tina Hashemi is a jazz vocalist who brings a sweet sensibility to classic jazz standards and the Great American Songbook. Her pure, unaffected tone, her sense of swing, and her creativity as an improviser with big ears and stores of imagination has made her a favorite throughout the East Coast. In 2024, Tina was awarded 3rd place in the international Ella Fitzgerald Jazz Vocal Competition based out of Blues Alley that was judged by the New York Voices.
From Ann Arbor, MI, and now based in Philadelphia, Oliver Mayman is a vibraphonist, composer, and educator. Beginning on the drums and piano, the vibraphone was an apt discovery as a teenager – the instrument essentially fusing the mechanics of drumming with the harmonic capabilities of the piano. He has since become a distinguished voice on the instrument, reimagining its role in music through an inventive technical approach and a discerning creative ear.

He has performed as a bandleader across the Midwest and East Coast at storied venues like Cliff Bell’s, the Blue LLama, and Chris’ Jazz Cafe, and has also been featured in several larger, iconic events like the Detroit Jazz Festival and the Percussive Arts Society International Convention. Additionally a sought-after accompanist and sideman, he has performed in countless other venues with various groups, and aims to play the vibraphone as a suitable alternative to the piano, capable of fully assuming a rhythmically and harmonically supportive role in any setting.

Drey Skonie and The kLOUDs Band
2026-07-24 19:30 - 21:30
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Performances are at 7:30p & 9:30p. Doors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6p for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9p.
Drey Skonie and The kLOUDs Band a.k.a. “Skonie and The kLOUDs” emphasis on the loud. Hailing from the motor city, Detroit, MI. Skonie and The kLOUDs are retro style band, with a new flare. They call themselves the new, old school.
In the past few years, The kLOUDs Band has been shaking up the Detroit Music Scene making the industry take notice. In 2023 Drey Skonie lead singer of the band won “Artist Of The Year” at Motown Museum’s Hitsville Next Amplify Sound Of Detroit singing competition. Then only a month later Skonie and The kLOUDS were also crowned winners of Masterpiece Sound Studios’ Cover Song Contest in honor of the late, legendary Motown songwriter and producer Sylvia Moy with their captivating rendition of Moy’s classic Stevie Wonder Motown hit, “I Was Made To Love Her”. During the competition, Drey met Jackie Wilson’s daughter Brenda Wilson, who was a judge for the competition. Brenda then knew from Drey’s showmanship, that she wanted Drey to play her Dad. Fast forward Drey now plays Jackie Wilson in a TV series entitled “Higher And Higher” coming soon.
The latest album “Rolling Skone” is available on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon, and more. They have appeared on stages from The D to Los Angeles rocking crowds with a multifaceted soul, funk, RnB, and techno sound.
Currently “Skonie and The kLOUDs” are recording live in the studio. You can also hear new material and watch performances of the band on YouTube, as well as Instagram @dreyskonie and @thekloudsband.

Langston Kitchen's Mahogany Collective
2026-07-25 19:30 - 21:30
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Performances are at 7:30p & 9:30p. Doors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6p for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9p.

Born in Detroit, possessing familial roots in Harlem, and known for his big sound on the bass, Langston Marcelles Kitchen is the winner of the Louis Armstrong Jazz Award, Essentially Ellington Regional Best Musicianship Award, and the Detroit Jazz Festival Collegiate Combo Competition. He is a Geri Allen Fellow and jazz major at Michigan State University, under the tutelage of University Distinguished Professor of Jazz Bass and Director of Jazz Studies, Rodney Whitaker.

Within a short period of time, he has begun to master his instrument and has studied under some of the most respected jazz musicians, including Robert Hurst, Xavier Davis, Sean Dobbins, and Marcus Printup and has performed with Michael Dease, Dan Wilson, Xavier Davis, Walter Blanding, and Randy Napoleon. In the words of Louis Armstrong, “To jazz, or not to jazz, there is no question!” Kitchen loves jazz and is driven by his pursuit to play with conviction, purpose, and feeling. He has performed at Smalls Jazz Club, the Detroit Jazz Festival, Jazz Festival at Caramoor, East Lansing Summer Solstice, the Roxy Bar, City Opera House, the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, Cliff Bell’s, and Blue Llama Jazz Club. With the goals of becoming a touring musician and a distinguished professor, Kitchen continues to pursue his dreams and hopes to one-day help young musicians with the same spirit of reciprocity that his mentors share with him.
