Quiet & sultry jazz by this duo of veteran Paul Keller Orchestra vocalist-clarinetist D’Angelo and local pianist Monear.
All invited to join or listen to an instrumental jam session.
Local composer-bassist Sharp leads this world music-based jazz ensemble that explores traditions from Turkey, Egypt, Ukraine, India, Bulgaria, Armenia, and Greece. With violinist Henrik Karapetyan, percussionist Mike List, and oud player Igor Houwat.
All acoustic musicians invited for an open mic followed by an hour of jamming. Participants welcome to bring chord-and-lyric sheets of any well-known song for the jam.
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.
A set by a house jazz band led by local trumpeter Ingrid Racine. Followed by an open mic for vocalists, instrumentalists (including electronic), MCs, & poets.
Acoustic trio that plays Irish fiddle tunes.
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.
All acoustic performers invited. Fifteen acts are selected randomly from those who sign up (doors open 7:30 p.m.) to perform 8 minutes (or 2 songs) each. The most talented and popular Open Stage performers are offered their own evenings at the Ark. $3 (members & students, free).
Solo jazz guitarist. Solo jazz pianists TBA occasionally substitute.
Hosted by singer-songwriter Phil McMillion.
Early jazz classics from Scott Joplin and Bessie Smith to Louis Armstrong and beyond by this veteran local septet led by trombonist Terry Kimura.
Jazz ensemble led by this local drummer.
This popular Swedish ensemble plays a self described brand of “Heavy Folk” that blends pastoral Nordic roots melodies with heavy rock rhythms reminiscent of Jethro Tull and Led Zeppelin. “Fränder’s charged-up repertoire masterfully infuses impressively virtuosic acoustic instrumentation with spirited vocals and formidable rhythms,” writes Roots Music Report. $29.
Veteran local Afro-Cuban jazz band led by multi-instrumental reeds player Paul VornHagen.
Solo jazz guitarist. Solo jazz pianists TBA occasionally substitute.
Local singer-guitarist who covers songs from a variety of genres. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.
Ypsi quartet that plays jazz, rock, and soul covers, along with some originals.
Local electronica musician. Openers: the Detroit-area DJs Hazmat and Billebob, and Omo (see above).
U-M student pop-rock cover band. Openers: the young Detroit-area pop-punk trio Mass Dispute, the U-M student alt-rock band Tell Me When, the Detroit metal rapper Fetti Fuego, and the Michigan pop singer Dutch Snyder. $14.
