Jazz ensemble, named after the late jazz pianist and Earle cofounder Burgess, featuring drummer Robert Warren and a rotating roster of bassists and pianists.
Local jazz ensemble led by drummer Collins.
Jazz standards and originals by this ensemble led by Grand Rapids-based composer-pianist Sung.
Jazz & blues standards by an ensemble led by WCC jazz guitar instructor Somers.
An acclaimed Brazilian composer and 10-string mandolin virtuoso whose sound blends contemporary world jazz with Choro, a vibrant Brazilian instrumental genre that incorporates European music with Afro-Brazilian rhythms, and is known for its fast tempos, complex melodies, and virtuosic improvisation. “The music is sometimes linear, and, at other times, swerving and twisting—harmony around melody like a double helix,” writes LatinJazzNet in a review of his brand-new album, Brasilianos 2. “There is single, double, triangular and quadrangular counterpoint that enriches melodies, harmonies and rhythm to such an extent that song well nigh explodes with emotional depth.” Dinner show: 7 p.m. $95.
Local 10-piece big band led by tubaist Chris Smith that specializes in the old-time big band music of the late 1920s and early 1930s associated with Jelly Roll Morton and King Oliver.
All invited to join or listen to an instrumental jam session.
Local singer-guitarist who plays Townes Van Zandt and Dylan covers, along with some originals.
Award-winning 14-piece big band led by bassist Keller and featuring vocalist Sarah D’Angelo and occasional guest vocalists. Also, each week features a middle set by a guest college or high school student ensemble.
Solo jazz guitarist. Solo jazz pianists TBA occasionally substitute.
Musicians of all ability levels invited to play ukulele with members of Michigan’s oldest ukulele club. 7–9 p.m.
Hosted by Skinned Knees.
Early jazz classics from Scott Joplin and Bessie Smith to Louis Armstrong and beyond by this veteran local septet led by trombonist Terry Kimura.
Southern rock, blues-rock, and blues by this Livonia trio.
Young jazz ensemble, led by tenor saxophonist Sharp, that plays funky original compositions along with classics from the hard-bop and post-bop catalog.
Detroit-area blues-inflected indie pop-rock singer-guitarist. Openers: the Detroit-area pop-punk band Dead Buds, the local soul-pop singer-songwriter Bubbles Is the Problem, and the Ypsi rock trio Levona.
Jazz ensemble led by this local guitarist who tonight celebrates the release of a new album.
Solo jazz guitarist. Solo jazz pianists TBA occasionally substitute.
All invited to bring a song, story, poetry, comedy, expression, magic, monologue, or other performance. Hosted by Annie Bacon & Forrest Hejkal. Sign-up starts at 6:30 p.m. 7–10 p.m. $5.
Indie folk originals & covers by this young local singer-guitarist. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.
