Guitar Jazz Shows in Detroit

Sun, Jul 12, 5:30 PM

Detroit Jazz Factory

Cliff Bell's / Downtown / Map

Make a Reservation 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 – Tru

Sun, Jul 12, 7:30 PM

Detroit Jazz Factory

Cliff Bell's / Downtown / Map

Make a Reservation 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 – Tru

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. Musicians pay no cover when they bring their instrument. In its 17th year, J.C. Heard JazzWeek@Wayne will once again give high school students a unique, intensive and rewarding jazz education experience through its one-week workshop at Wayne State University. Through the support of the Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation, Wayne State University Department of Music and the J.C. Heard legacy, approximately 40 high school students selected from competitive auditions will participate in the tuition-free program. New Orleans luminary, Shannon Powell, will serve as a guest Educator-in-Residence, teaching students traditional New Orleans jazz and second-line styles, repertoire and history. Wayne State University Jazz Faculty: Detroit Jazz Profs featuring Chris Collins (Woodwinds), Vincent Chandler (Trombone), Russ Miller (Woodwinds), Chuck Newsome (Guitar), Paul Keller (Bass) and David Taylor (Drums). The feature set kicks off at 7:30 p.m. Cover ch

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. Musicians pay no cover when they bring their instrument. In its 17th year, J.C. Heard JazzWeek@Wayne will once again give high school students a unique, intensive and rewarding jazz education experience through its one-week workshop at Wayne State University. Through the support of the Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation, Wayne State University Department of Music and the J.C. Heard legacy, approximately 40 high school students selected from competitive auditions will participate in the tuition-free program. New Orleans luminary, Shannon Powell, will serve as a guest Educator-in-Residence, teaching students traditional New Orleans jazz and second-line styles, repertoire and history. Wayne State University Jazz Faculty: Detroit Jazz Profs featuring Chris Collins (Woodwinds), Vincent Chandler (Trombone), Russ Miller (Woodwinds), Chuck Newsome (Guitar), Paul Keller (Bass) and David Taylor (Drums). The feature set kicks off at 7:30 p.m. Cover ch

Performances are at 7:30 pm& 9:30 pm. Doors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm. Hayden Cusmano is a Detroit based jazz guitarist, bandleader, and composer. An active presence in the Metro Detroit music scene, Cusmano has performed at notable venues including Dirty Dog Jazz Café, Cliff Bell’s, Aretha’s Jazz Café, and the Detroit Jazz Festival. Whether leading or accompanying, he brings a dynamic and responsive energy to every performance. He studied at Wayne State University under guitarist Chuck Newsome, where he had the opportunity to learn from respected Detroit artists such as Paul Keller, Vincent Chandler, and Scott Gwinnell, as well as internationally acclaimed musicians including Brian Blade, Karriem Riggins, and Jason Moran. These experiences helped shape his musical voice and broaden his artistic perspective. Deeply influenced by the jazz guitar tradition, Cusmano draws inspiration from legends such as Wes Montgomery, John Scofield, and George Benson. Their impact can be heard in his phrasing, harmonic ap

Performances are at 7:30 pm& 9:30 pm. Doors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm. Hayden Cusmano is a Detroit based jazz guitarist, bandleader, and composer. An active presence in the Metro Detroit music scene, Cusmano has performed at notable venues including Dirty Dog Jazz Café, Cliff Bell’s, Aretha’s Jazz Café, and the Detroit Jazz Festival. Whether leading or accompanying, he brings a dynamic and responsive energy to every performance. He studied at Wayne State University under guitarist Chuck Newsome, where he had the opportunity to learn from respected Detroit artists such as Paul Keller, Vincent Chandler, and Scott Gwinnell, as well as internationally acclaimed musicians including Brian Blade, Karriem Riggins, and Jason Moran. These experiences helped shape his musical voice and broaden his artistic perspective. Deeply influenced by the jazz guitar tradition, Cusmano draws inspiration from legends such as Wes Montgomery, John Scofield, and George Benson. Their impact can be heard in his phrasing, harmonic ap