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 [...]

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 [...]

The TJO Quartet, featuring Dwight Adams. Trumpeter Dwight Adams has burned up the stage in Detroit’s greatest clubs and travelled the world on tour with Motown legend Stevie Wonder, but you can catch him soon at Lucille's Jazz Lounge. One blast from his trumpet, and it’s clear as day – Dwight Adams is the real deal. For more than two decades he’s been playing stages worldwide with Motown legend Stevie Wonder, but [...]

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. Ariel Kasler – Piano, Guitar Bobby Selvaggio – Alto Saxophone [...]

A singular sound in the vocal world, Kosins exemplifies the intersection of jazz and soul. Steeped in the jazz tradition as well as all of the energy and intensity of soul, Kosins’ most recent release, Uncovered Soul was the natural next step in Kosins’ prolific career. After successful engagements at the 2019 Blue Note at Sea Cruise and Blue Note Beijing, the Exit Zero Jazz Festival, a supporting performance for Gregory Porter [...]

Andrew Bishop is a versatile saxophonist, clarinetist, flautist, composer, improviser, educator, and scholar comfortable in many musical idioms. Dave Lynch of All Media Guide wrote, “A composer of contemporary orchestral and chamber music, Bishop combines a jazzman’s fire and flow with a rigorous compositional sensibility, resulting in a potent and highly satisfying blend.” He maintains an active national and international career and serves as an associate professor and chair of University of [...]