Hayden Cusmano Trio and Session

About

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