Events for May 2025
1 May
Tumbao Bravo

TUMBAO BRAVO-- Winner of three Detroit Music Awards, Tumbao Bravo will perform the rhythms of Cuba with rich, original jazz harmonics, led by reedman Paul Vornhagen.   Mambo, cha cha, rumba and bolero.   Congas, timbales, flute/piccolo, saxophone, trumpet, bass and keyboard.    Musically rewarding, upbeat and a super fun presentation

 "All bandmembers deliver a high level of comfort with Afro-Cuban music.  A well-oiled mambo machine with tight arrangements and sizzling solos"    LATIN JAZZ CORNER

2 May
Stand Up For a Cause

Let's come together for a night of laughter and support at Stand Up For a Cause - raising funds and awareness Juneteenth Community giveback.

3 May
Saideira (A Tribute to Santana) Presents Cinco de Mayo Celebration

Join us celebrate Cinco de Mayo weekend and a beautiful evening at the amazing Aretha’s Jazz Cafe

4 May
Aretha's Jazz Jam

Aretha's Jazz Cafe's Sunday evening education-themed jam has, for about a decade, served as Detroit’s hub for jazz musicians to learn their craft in a guided, safe, all-ages environment. Created and administered by Music Hall education director, Scott Gwinnell, jamming musicians of all ages are encouraged to use this experience to work on skills like collaboration, communication, improvisation, repertoire building, as well as to network and socialize with other musicians. 

5 May
Out of the Mouth of a Woman: A Tribute to Detroit Queens of Jazz

Join us on May 5th to celebrate the incredible Detroit Queens of Jazz in "Out of the of a Woman"!

7 May
The Kenny Rocket Experience

The Kenny Rocket Experience

8 May
Heart of a Woman

Heart of a Woman

9 May
Mark Hershberger - Detroit Jazz Project

Featuring:Jacob Hart - PianoTakashi Iio - BassTerry Kimura - TromboneRyan Rose - DrumsMark Hershberger - Saxes

10 May
Karim Gideon Quartet

Enjoy a night of jazz with the Karim Gideon Quartet

11 May
Aretha's Jazz Jam

Aretha's Jazz Cafe's Sunday evening education-themed jam has, for about a decade, served as Detroit’s hub for jazz musicians to learn their craft in a guided, safe, all-ages environment. Created and administered by Music Hall education director, Scott Gwinnell, jamming musicians of all ages are encouraged to use this experience to work on skills like collaboration, communication, improvisation, repertoire building, as well as to network and socialize with other musicians. 

12 May
The Workshop with Jeff Pedraz

Bill Heid - Piano/Vocals
Ralph Tope - Guitar 
Jesse Kramer - Drums
Jeff Pedraz - Bass/Host

$5 suggested donation 

13 May
Singers In The Round 78 • Songwriter Showcase

Come join us at Singers In The Round 78 for a night of talented songwriters showcasing their music live - it's gonna be epic!

14 May
REAL POEMS READING PEOPLE NO. 3

PRESENTED BY CHRYSALISM PRESS

FEATURING: ABIGAIL MCFEE & CAROLINE HARPER NEW

WITH: ZOE DIXON R.C. TAYLOR ALEXIS BALL

CAMERON KING CHASE BASTON

CHRYSALISM

SPECIAL THANKS TO: DETROIT WRITERS GUILD . WAYNE STATE'S ENGLISH

16 May
A LUTHER VANDROSS TRIBUTE LIVE W/C ALEXANDER

Experience the soulful performances and unforgettable vocals of C ALEXANDER as he pays tribute to the legendary Luther Vandross. 

17 May
WHEE3TRIO with Gilad Hekselman

Come groove with the WHEE3TRIO for a night of infectious music inspired by West-African, Afro-Latin, Pop, and Jazz!

19 May
A Soulful Tribute to Grover Washington Jr. Starring Shelby Brown

Come enjoy a night of soulful music honoring Grover Washington Jr. with the incredible talent of Shelby Brown!

21 May
Working Man's Blues Band

Featuring Jerome Yancy

22 May
Bill Heid/RJ Spangler Quartet

Bill Heid has 57 fulltime years. Recorded 6 B-3 CDs Highnote/Savant Records, 4 as sideman for ALLIGATOR Records.

RJ Spangler's life is spent dealing with jazz & blues; from the early years of hot jazz to today's avant jazz.

$10 Cover Charge

23 May
Re’Monda LIVE with The PhillGood Music Group

Get ready for a night of live Neo Soul, Jazz, R&B and good vibes with Detroit Songstress Re’Monda and The PhillGood Music Group!

30 May
Vladimir Cetkar New Album Release Concert

A rare opportunity to see this international music phenomenon in Detroit!

31 May
The Best of the Best: Jazz from Detroit

Landmark documentary chronicling Detroit’s innovative jazz legacy and the creative and resilient African American community that created it.

Events for May 2025