Michael Malis is a composer, pianist, and music educator based in Detroit, Michigan. A multi-faceted musical artist, he works across genres in improvisational, concert music, and interdisciplinary settings. His 2022 release From Darkness We Awaken, featuring chamber-improvising ensemble Virago was released on Brisbane Australia-based MADE NOW MUSIC and called “transfixing” with a “disarming intensity” (All About Jazz). His duo project with saxophonist Marcus Elliot, Balance, has been praised as “contemporary jazz of [...]

Multi-saxophonist and jazz master Doug Horn is truly one-of-a-kind. Doug’s jazz larger-then-life personality is shaped by his wide-ranging and eclectic influences, spanning from Phil Woods, Dexter Gordon, Charlie Parker and Buddy Rich to Patsy Kline, Eddie Arnold, Ray Charles and The Three Stooges. Doug is a fun and free-wheeling entertainer whose stage presentation is always delightful and surprising. Doug prefers to perform acoustically, with no microphones or amplifiers (in his words: “We [...]

Bobby G has been on the blues scene in the Toledo area for around 50 years. He is Originally from a small town/plantation in Winterville, Mississippi. He was inspired by juke joint singers in that area. Bobby has a unique sound and powerful vocals. Bobby has been working with his Friends Band since 2010. He has recorded (3) CDs. "Winterville Mississippi" with his Friends Band in 2015, "Still Standing" with Curtis Jr [...]

An active multi-style drummer, Jerry Powell is one of the most sought-after drummers in the Columbus, Ohio and Detroit music scenes. In addition to performance, Powell is an active percussion educator in central Ohio. Currently through the A+ Academy, he leads one of the largest drumlines in the state and is active in providing quality music education to students of all ages. His groups, the Jerry Powell Quartet and the Jerry Powell [...]

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 [...]

Based in NW Ohio, the Ariel Kasler Quintet performs original jazz compositions and arrangements influenced by Middle Eastern, Jewish, and Israeli music. While each musician in the ensemble contributes a highly individualistic voice, years of collaboration amongst ensemble members create a coherent group sound. The Quintet released the album “Above the Sound” in 2015 and will release “Make it Bloom” in 2022. Tickets are non-refundable. No DSLR, point-and-shoot, or other digital/film cameras [...]

Smooth strong, sultry, crystal clear, and definitive phrasing, strong, sultry, crystal clear, and definitive phrasing detail the vocal talents of Jean Holden. Toledo songstress, Jean Holden is an esteemed voice teacher, winner of three Lake Erie West People's Choice Awards for Best Female Vocalist, and inducted March of 2000, into the Lifetime Achievement Category. In May of 2015, Jean was inducted into the Sylvania Distinguished Artist Hall of Fame. Jean began her [...]

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 [...]

Alex Anest is an American guitarist, teacher, and bandleader currently based in Southeast Michigan. His projects as a leader or co-leader have included The Alex Anest Organ Trio/Electric Four, Nomad, The Ann Arbor Guitar Trio, and Giraffe, among others. These groups focus on improvisation, groove, creativity, and most of all a commitment to connection, both among the group members and with the audience. He has released thirteen recordings as leader or co-leader [...]

Keller, Kocher and Company are thrilled be invited to Lucille’s to entertain you with their special brand of jazz and song. String bass jazz master and arranger extraordinaire Paul Keller teams with his life-long friend and vibraphone wizard Cary Kocher, the young jazz piano genius Adam Mosley, and the wonderful vocalist Sarah D’Angelo. Keller, Kocher and Co. enjoy bringing elements of the big band and symphony orchestra into their small group jazz [...]

Featuring Brandon Monford and Art Bishop Tickets are non-refundable. No DSLR, point-and-shoot, or other digital/film cameras permitted (mobile phones are ok) unless credentialed in advance. Doors: 6:15 pm (There is no admittance until this time) Showtime: 7pm About Lucille's Lucille’s is a cozy venue with clean sight lines & good sound featuring Jazz, Blues & Latin acts, plus eats. Founded in 2021, Lucille's is a publicly accessible jazz lounge which is located [...]

Recognized in both the vocal jazz performance and scholarship worlds, Ellie Martin is a highly respected vocalist, educator, and Jazz studies scholar. She is currently the vocal jazz instructor and vocal jazz ensemble director at the University of Toledo, as well as Toledo School for the Arts. In addition to her teaching, Ellie performs regularly throughout the United States. She performs regularly with Stan Kenton drummer Jerry Mackenzie, Rich Michaels, Tom Dennis [...]