Karim Gideon is a masterful trumpeter whose journey through music has been as dynamic as his sound. Starting at just 10 years old in Detroit, Karim found his passion for the trumpet, which led him into the heart of the city’s rich jazz scene. Mentored by legends like Dr. Teddy Harris Jr., Marcus Belgrave, and Harold McKinney, he refined his craft at the Serengeti Ballroom’s iconic jazz workshops. These formative experiences set [...]

Chris Canas “Detroit’s Prince Of The Blues” was born on July 18th, 1984 to Angela and Lenard Cottingham. He has grown with music in his life whether it be his Mom singing to him or taking him to see Ray Charles at Hart Plaza or his Dad singing and dancing him to sleep as a kid. Music is part of his very soul and is the main reason he has grown into […]

Djangophonique is a virtuosic, instrumentally driven acoustic jazz quartet led by guitar player Andrew Brown. With over a decade of national touring experience, Brown is no stranger to the stage and delivers every performance with personality and enigmatic charm. A true disciple of the style, Brown has spent countless hours immersing himself in the language of Django Reinhardt’s jazz manouche, and he’s joined on stage by bandmates that match his skill and passion […]