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SUMMARY:The GUD Band
DESCRIPTION:Soul…..meets Blues……meets Jazz \n“The Gud Band is a high-energy live band known for electrifying crowds with their soulful sound\, smooth vocals\, and top-tier musicianship. Based in Detroit\, they bring a fresh yet nostalgic vibe\, blending R&B\, funk\, soul\,  gospel and modern hits into unforgettable performances. Whether headlining local venues or setting the mood at private events\, The Gud Band keeps the audience engaged and on their feet. Their chemistry\, talent\, and crowd connection make them one of the most sought-after live acts in the city.”
URL:https://dirtydogjazz.com/event/the-gud-band-5/2026-09-02/
LOCATION:Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe\, 97 Kercheval St\, Grosse Pointe Farms\, MI\, 48236\, United States
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SUMMARY:Demetrius Nabors
DESCRIPTION:Demetrius “Krayon” Nabors is a Detroit-based pianist\, composer\, and producer whose music blends jazz\, gospel\, classical\, and blues into a deeply expressive and emotionally resonant sound. Known for his dynamic touch and intuitive improvisation\, his playing creates moments that invite listeners to pause\, reflect\, and connect. \nA two-time Detroit Music Award winner for Outstanding Gospel/Christian Musician\, Nabors holds both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Jazz Studies from the University of Michigan. His career has taken him to stages across the United States\, Europe\, and Africa\, along with national television appearances including The Arsenio Hall Show. \nAs a producer and collaborator\, Nabors has worked with artists such as KEM\, Althea Rene\, Tim Bowman\, and Willie Bradley\, contributing to multiple Billboard-charting projects. His credits include several #1 hits\, including KEM’s “Nobody” and “It’s You\,” with “Nobody” earning a Grammy nomination for Best Traditional R&B Performance. In addition\, Nabors has released multiple Billboard-charting singles\, including several Top 30 placements on the Smooth Jazz charts. \nAs a recording artist\, Nabors has released a range of albums\, EPs\, and singles that reflect both his musical and personal journey\, including the A Journey Within series\, Perseverance (2021)\, Evolution (2022)\, and his recent single “Chosen\,”which was added to SiriusXM Watercolors in 2026. \nAt the heart of his work is a commitment to creating meaningful musical experiences—whether through live performance\, recording\, or intimate moments at the piano—where connection takes precedence over complexity\, and every note has purpose.
URL:https://dirtydogjazz.com/event/demetrius-nabors-2/2026-09-03/
LOCATION:Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe\, 97 Kercheval St\, Grosse Pointe Farms\, MI\, 48236\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260904T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260904T220000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T215238Z
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SUMMARY:Demetrius Nabors
DESCRIPTION:Demetrius “Krayon” Nabors is a Detroit-based pianist\, composer\, and producer whose music blends jazz\, gospel\, classical\, and blues into a deeply expressive and emotionally resonant sound. Known for his dynamic touch and intuitive improvisation\, his playing creates moments that invite listeners to pause\, reflect\, and connect. \nA two-time Detroit Music Award winner for Outstanding Gospel/Christian Musician\, Nabors holds both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Jazz Studies from the University of Michigan. His career has taken him to stages across the United States\, Europe\, and Africa\, along with national television appearances including The Arsenio Hall Show. \nAs a producer and collaborator\, Nabors has worked with artists such as KEM\, Althea Rene\, Tim Bowman\, and Willie Bradley\, contributing to multiple Billboard-charting projects. His credits include several #1 hits\, including KEM’s “Nobody” and “It’s You\,” with “Nobody” earning a Grammy nomination for Best Traditional R&B Performance. In addition\, Nabors has released multiple Billboard-charting singles\, including several Top 30 placements on the Smooth Jazz charts. \nAs a recording artist\, Nabors has released a range of albums\, EPs\, and singles that reflect both his musical and personal journey\, including the A Journey Within series\, Perseverance (2021)\, Evolution (2022)\, and his recent single “Chosen\,”which was added to SiriusXM Watercolors in 2026. \nAt the heart of his work is a commitment to creating meaningful musical experiences—whether through live performance\, recording\, or intimate moments at the piano—where connection takes precedence over complexity\, and every note has purpose.
URL:https://dirtydogjazz.com/event/demetrius-nabors-3/2026-09-04/
LOCATION:Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe\, 97 Kercheval St\, Grosse Pointe Farms\, MI\, 48236\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260905T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260905T220000
DTSTAMP:20260807T084532
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SUMMARY:Demetrius Nabors
DESCRIPTION:Demetrius “Krayon” Nabors is a Detroit-based pianist\, composer\, and producer whose music blends jazz\, gospel\, classical\, and blues into a deeply expressive and emotionally resonant sound. Known for his dynamic touch and intuitive improvisation\, his playing creates moments that invite listeners to pause\, reflect\, and connect. \nA two-time Detroit Music Award winner for Outstanding Gospel/Christian Musician\, Nabors holds both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Jazz Studies from the University of Michigan. His career has taken him to stages across the United States\, Europe\, and Africa\, along with national television appearances including The Arsenio Hall Show. \nAs a producer and collaborator\, Nabors has worked with artists such as KEM\, Althea Rene\, Tim Bowman\, and Willie Bradley\, contributing to multiple Billboard-charting projects. His credits include several #1 hits\, including KEM’s “Nobody” and “It’s You\,” with “Nobody” earning a Grammy nomination for Best Traditional R&B Performance. In addition\, Nabors has released multiple Billboard-charting singles\, including several Top 30 placements on the Smooth Jazz charts. \nAs a recording artist\, Nabors has released a range of albums\, EPs\, and singles that reflect both his musical and personal journey\, including the A Journey Within series\, Perseverance (2021)\, Evolution (2022)\, and his recent single “Chosen\,”which was added to SiriusXM Watercolors in 2026. \nAt the heart of his work is a commitment to creating meaningful musical experiences—whether through live performance\, recording\, or intimate moments at the piano—where connection takes precedence over complexity\, and every note has purpose.
URL:https://dirtydogjazz.com/event/demetrius-nabors-3/2026-09-05/
LOCATION:Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe\, 97 Kercheval St\, Grosse Pointe Farms\, MI\, 48236\, United States
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SUMMARY:Straight Ahead
DESCRIPTION:Out of Detroit’s lively jazz scene\, comes the ground breaking\, Grammy-nominated jazz group Straight Ahead. A group of strong\, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists\, they have shown themselves to be powerful and imaginative composers and arrangers. Straight Ahead was the first all-woman group signed to Atlantic Jazz. \nWidely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music\, Straight Ahead is in the Detroit Music Awards Hall of Fame. with a sound that ranges comfortably from mainstream jazz to Latin jazz and jazzy hip-hop.  Their live performances are a dynamic celebration of power and joy! \nFeaturing: Alina Morr- Piano\, Marion Hayden – Bass\, Gayelynn McKinney- Drums\, Kymberli Wright – Vocals and Ingrid Racine – Trumpet
URL:https://dirtydogjazz.com/event/straight-ahead-9/2026-09-10/
LOCATION:Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe\, 97 Kercheval St\, Grosse Pointe Farms\, MI\, 48236\, United States
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SUMMARY:Straight Ahead
DESCRIPTION:Out of Detroit’s lively jazz scene\, comes the ground breaking\, Grammy-nominated jazz group Straight Ahead. A group of strong\, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists\, they have shown themselves to be powerful and imaginative composers and arrangers. Straight Ahead was the first all-woman group signed to Atlantic Jazz. \nWidely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music\, Straight Ahead is in the Detroit Music Awards Hall of Fame. with a sound that ranges comfortably from mainstream jazz to Latin jazz and jazzy hip-hop.  Their live performances are a dynamic celebration of power and joy! \nFeaturing: Alina Morr- Piano\, Marion Hayden – Bass\, Gayelynn McKinney- Drums\, Kymberli Wright – Vocals and Ingrid Racine – Trumpet
URL:https://dirtydogjazz.com/event/straight-ahead-10/2026-09-11/
LOCATION:Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe\, 97 Kercheval St\, Grosse Pointe Farms\, MI\, 48236\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260912T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260912T220000
DTSTAMP:20260807T084532
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SUMMARY:Straight Ahead
DESCRIPTION:Out of Detroit’s lively jazz scene\, comes the ground breaking\, Grammy-nominated jazz group Straight Ahead. A group of strong\, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists\, they have shown themselves to be powerful and imaginative composers and arrangers. Straight Ahead was the first all-woman group signed to Atlantic Jazz. \nWidely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music\, Straight Ahead is in the Detroit Music Awards Hall of Fame. with a sound that ranges comfortably from mainstream jazz to Latin jazz and jazzy hip-hop.  Their live performances are a dynamic celebration of power and joy! \nFeaturing: Alina Morr- Piano\, Marion Hayden – Bass\, Gayelynn McKinney- Drums\, Kymberli Wright – Vocals and Ingrid Racine – Trumpet
URL:https://dirtydogjazz.com/event/straight-ahead-10/2026-09-12/
LOCATION:Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe\, 97 Kercheval St\, Grosse Pointe Farms\, MI\, 48236\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260917T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260917T210000
DTSTAMP:20260807T084532
CREATED:20260729T215726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T215726Z
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SUMMARY:Thornetta Davis
DESCRIPTION:International singer\, songwriter and Independent recording artist\, was awarded by the Detroit Blues Society “Living Lifetime Achievement Award” and awarded a star on the Canada South Blues Museum “Walk of Fame”.  In 2015 Thornetta was crowned “DETROIT’S QUEEN OF THE BLUES” in a ceremony by the Detroit Blues Society\, with proclamations from the City of Detroit\, County of Wayne and the State of Michigan. Thornetta has performed with and opened for Bob Seger\, Blues Legends such as B.B. King\, Sir Mac Rice\, Ray Charles\, Etta James\, KoKo Taylor\, Johnny Johnson\, Bonnie Raitt and more.  Thornetta released her first solo album SUNDAY MORNING MUSIC in 1996 on the label Subpop featuring the late keyboardist Eddie Harsh from the Black Crowes\, Big Chief.  \nThornetta is a ten time Blues Music Award Nominee including 2024 for best Soul/Blues Artist female and the Winner of the 2023 BLUES MUSIC AWARDS for Best Soul/Blues Artist Female.  Thornetta is also winner of over 30 Detroit Music Awards. Thornetta received six 2018 DMA’s and has also won eight 2017 Detroit Music Awards for her latest album Honest Woman which include Outstanding Record Producer\, Outstanding Blues Recording\, Outstanding Blues Vocalist and Outstanding Live Performance. As winner of the 2017 Blues Blast Magazine Music Awards for “Best Soul/Blues Album\, Big City Rhythm & Blues Magazine “Coolest Blues Song” Thornetta has garnered international attention by winning 2017 1st place in the INTERNATIONAL SONGWRITING COMPETITION (ISC) for “Best Blues Song” (I BELIEVE EVERYTHING IS GONNA BE ALRIGHT) and also receiving the prestigious French 2018 La Academie du Jazz Award for “Best Blues Album” for HONEST WOMAN. 
URL:https://dirtydogjazz.com/event/thornetta-davis-3/2026-09-17/
LOCATION:Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe\, 97 Kercheval St\, Grosse Pointe Farms\, MI\, 48236\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260918T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260918T220000
DTSTAMP:20260807T084532
CREATED:20260729T220014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T220014Z
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SUMMARY:Thornetta Davis
DESCRIPTION:International singer\, songwriter and Independent recording artist\, was awarded by the Detroit Blues Society “Living Lifetime Achievement Award” and awarded a star on the Canada South Blues Museum “Walk of Fame”.  In 2015 Thornetta was crowned “DETROIT’S QUEEN OF THE BLUES” in a ceremony by the Detroit Blues Society\, with proclamations from the City of Detroit\, County of Wayne and the State of Michigan. Thornetta has performed with and opened for Bob Seger\, Blues Legends such as B.B. King\, Sir Mac Rice\, Ray Charles\, Etta James\, KoKo Taylor\, Johnny Johnson\, Bonnie Raitt and more.  Thornetta released her first solo album SUNDAY MORNING MUSIC in 1996 on the label Subpop featuring the late keyboardist Eddie Harsh from the Black Crowes\, Big Chief.  \nThornetta is a ten time Blues Music Award Nominee including 2024 for best Soul/Blues Artist female and the Winner of the 2023 BLUES MUSIC AWARDS for Best Soul/Blues Artist Female.  Thornetta is also winner of over 30 Detroit Music Awards. Thornetta received six 2018 DMA’s and has also won eight 2017 Detroit Music Awards for her latest album Honest Woman which include Outstanding Record Producer\, Outstanding Blues Recording\, Outstanding Blues Vocalist and Outstanding Live Performance. As winner of the 2017 Blues Blast Magazine Music Awards for “Best Soul/Blues Album\, Big City Rhythm & Blues Magazine “Coolest Blues Song” Thornetta has garnered international attention by winning 2017 1st place in the INTERNATIONAL SONGWRITING COMPETITION (ISC) for “Best Blues Song” (I BELIEVE EVERYTHING IS GONNA BE ALRIGHT) and also receiving the prestigious French 2018 La Academie du Jazz Award for “Best Blues Album” for HONEST WOMAN. 
URL:https://dirtydogjazz.com/event/thornetta-davis-4/2026-09-18/
LOCATION:Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe\, 97 Kercheval St\, Grosse Pointe Farms\, MI\, 48236\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260919T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260919T220000
DTSTAMP:20260807T084532
CREATED:20260729T220014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T220014Z
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SUMMARY:Thornetta Davis
DESCRIPTION:International singer\, songwriter and Independent recording artist\, was awarded by the Detroit Blues Society “Living Lifetime Achievement Award” and awarded a star on the Canada South Blues Museum “Walk of Fame”.  In 2015 Thornetta was crowned “DETROIT’S QUEEN OF THE BLUES” in a ceremony by the Detroit Blues Society\, with proclamations from the City of Detroit\, County of Wayne and the State of Michigan. Thornetta has performed with and opened for Bob Seger\, Blues Legends such as B.B. King\, Sir Mac Rice\, Ray Charles\, Etta James\, KoKo Taylor\, Johnny Johnson\, Bonnie Raitt and more.  Thornetta released her first solo album SUNDAY MORNING MUSIC in 1996 on the label Subpop featuring the late keyboardist Eddie Harsh from the Black Crowes\, Big Chief.  \nThornetta is a ten time Blues Music Award Nominee including 2024 for best Soul/Blues Artist female and the Winner of the 2023 BLUES MUSIC AWARDS for Best Soul/Blues Artist Female.  Thornetta is also winner of over 30 Detroit Music Awards. Thornetta received six 2018 DMA’s and has also won eight 2017 Detroit Music Awards for her latest album Honest Woman which include Outstanding Record Producer\, Outstanding Blues Recording\, Outstanding Blues Vocalist and Outstanding Live Performance. As winner of the 2017 Blues Blast Magazine Music Awards for “Best Soul/Blues Album\, Big City Rhythm & Blues Magazine “Coolest Blues Song” Thornetta has garnered international attention by winning 2017 1st place in the INTERNATIONAL SONGWRITING COMPETITION (ISC) for “Best Blues Song” (I BELIEVE EVERYTHING IS GONNA BE ALRIGHT) and also receiving the prestigious French 2018 La Academie du Jazz Award for “Best Blues Album” for HONEST WOMAN. 
URL:https://dirtydogjazz.com/event/thornetta-davis-4/2026-09-19/
LOCATION:Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe\, 97 Kercheval St\, Grosse Pointe Farms\, MI\, 48236\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261001T210000
DTSTAMP:20260807T084532
CREATED:20260729T223224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T223224Z
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SUMMARY:Planet D Nonet
DESCRIPTION:PD9 is a pared down version of the traditional big bands of the 1930s\, and they frequently feature guest vocalists\, adding to the versatility of the band’s show. The number of musicians in the lineup is reminiscent of the earliest big bands\, when swing was still evolving into the sound that defined jazz music’s most popular era. \n“The band retains the agility of a small group\,” says Spangler\, “but with the harmonic palette of a larger one.” \nBrian McCollum of the Detroit Free Press calls Planet D Nonet “one of Detroit’s great party bands\,” with a “sweeping field of vision that ranges from Swing Era classics to connoisseur works by Duke Ellington\, mind-expanding pieces by the visionary Sun Ra and some down-and-dirty joint R&B.” \nThe group has been nominated and awarded multiple honors over the past decade\, including seven Detroit Music Awards. Most recently\, they were named 2019 DMA for Outstanding Traditional Jazz Artist/Group\, and not surprisingly that was not the first time they received that award.
URL:https://dirtydogjazz.com/event/planet-d-nonet-5/2026-10-01/
LOCATION:Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe\, 97 Kercheval St\, Grosse Pointe Farms\, MI\, 48236\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261002T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261002T220000
DTSTAMP:20260807T084532
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T223446Z
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SUMMARY:Planet D Nonet
DESCRIPTION:PD9 is a pared down version of the traditional big bands of the 1930s\, and they frequently feature guest vocalists\, adding to the versatility of the band’s show. The number of musicians in the lineup is reminiscent of the earliest big bands\, when swing was still evolving into the sound that defined jazz music’s most popular era. \n“The band retains the agility of a small group\,” says Spangler\, “but with the harmonic palette of a larger one.” \nBrian McCollum of the Detroit Free Press calls Planet D Nonet “one of Detroit’s great party bands\,” with a “sweeping field of vision that ranges from Swing Era classics to connoisseur works by Duke Ellington\, mind-expanding pieces by the visionary Sun Ra and some down-and-dirty joint R&B.” \nThe group has been nominated and awarded multiple honors over the past decade\, including seven Detroit Music Awards. Most recently\, they were named 2019 DMA for Outstanding Traditional Jazz Artist/Group\, and not surprisingly that was not the first time they received that award.
URL:https://dirtydogjazz.com/event/planet-d-nonet-6/2026-10-02/
LOCATION:Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe\, 97 Kercheval St\, Grosse Pointe Farms\, MI\, 48236\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261003T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261003T220000
DTSTAMP:20260807T084532
CREATED:20260729T223446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T223446Z
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SUMMARY:Planet D Nonet
DESCRIPTION:PD9 is a pared down version of the traditional big bands of the 1930s\, and they frequently feature guest vocalists\, adding to the versatility of the band’s show. The number of musicians in the lineup is reminiscent of the earliest big bands\, when swing was still evolving into the sound that defined jazz music’s most popular era. \n“The band retains the agility of a small group\,” says Spangler\, “but with the harmonic palette of a larger one.” \nBrian McCollum of the Detroit Free Press calls Planet D Nonet “one of Detroit’s great party bands\,” with a “sweeping field of vision that ranges from Swing Era classics to connoisseur works by Duke Ellington\, mind-expanding pieces by the visionary Sun Ra and some down-and-dirty joint R&B.” \nThe group has been nominated and awarded multiple honors over the past decade\, including seven Detroit Music Awards. Most recently\, they were named 2019 DMA for Outstanding Traditional Jazz Artist/Group\, and not surprisingly that was not the first time they received that award.
URL:https://dirtydogjazz.com/event/planet-d-nonet-6/2026-10-03/
LOCATION:Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe\, 97 Kercheval St\, Grosse Pointe Farms\, MI\, 48236\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261022T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261022T210000
DTSTAMP:20260807T084532
CREATED:20260729T221343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T221343Z
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SUMMARY:Jauron Perry
DESCRIPTION:Jauron Perry\, is a rising Detroit-Native Jazz Trumpeter\, Composer\, Bandleader\, and undergraduate studying jazz performance at Michigan State University’s College of Music. Selected as the Next Generation of Talent award recipient\, Jauron has quickly gained much experience performing and working with Detroit jazz masters such as Rodney Whitaker\, Dwight Adams\, James Carter\, Vincent Chandler\, Kris Johnson\, Sean Dobbins\, Wendell Harrison\, Marion Hayden\, and Regina Carter\, to name a few. Other sensations outside of his hometown include Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Wynton Marsalis\, Marquis Hill\, Jazzmeia Horn\, Diego Rivera\, Marcus Printup\, Walter Blanding\, Jerome Jennings\, Tim Warfield\, Helen Sung\, and Jeff Hamilton. Jauron has also been featured in popular events such as the Detroit Jazz Festival\, Michigan Jazz Festival\, African World Festival\, East Lansing Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, and as of recent\, the Jack Rudin Jazz Championship at Jazz at Lincoln Center where he performed with MSU’s Jazz Orchestra 1 placing in the top 3 of the collegiate ensembles in 2023. \nAlso\, he is the winner of the 1st Michigan Jazz Festival Rising Horn Competition in 2024. From his experience has come his reputation for being vastly knowledgeable\, passionate\, and mature about his craft for his age. He has been said\, according to Kris Johnson\, to be a “natural leader who searches for new ways to make personal connections with the music”. Having graduated from the acclaimed Detroit School of Arts High School\, known for producing popular artists such as Aaliyah\, and the vibrant bassist Endea Owens\, a strong foundation and seriousness was established for Jauron early on through effective exposure and world-class mentorship. In addition to his performance endeavors\, Jauron also conducts outreach as a youth mentor and advocates for young people across Michigan matriculating into the arts and entertainment industry. He is always constructing his own original compositions and aspires to lead bands of varying styles and sizes from small group to big band and straight ahead jazz to funk and fusion. Looking to perform around the globe\, Jauron desires to spread a message of unity\, diversity\, and awareness through his music. To do this\, he believes in honoring the tradition by using elements of the bebop/hard bop eras\, pay tribute to the legends and his mentors\, and include relevant themes of today’s world in his approach to the music. Within his mission\, Jauron will forever honor his grandfather\, Gordon Perry\, in everything he does because his grandfather is at the root of how it all began. Gordon Perry is one of Jauron’s greatest inspirations. He dedicates his artistic identity to him and vows to finish what his grandfather started.
URL:https://dirtydogjazz.com/event/jauron-perry/2026-10-22/
LOCATION:Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe\, 97 Kercheval St\, Grosse Pointe Farms\, MI\, 48236\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261023T183000
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SUMMARY:Jauron Perry
DESCRIPTION:Jauron Perry\, is a rising Detroit-Native Jazz Trumpeter\, Composer\, Bandleader\, and undergraduate studying jazz performance at Michigan State University’s College of Music. Selected as the Next Generation of Talent award recipient\, Jauron has quickly gained much experience performing and working with Detroit jazz masters such as Rodney Whitaker\, Dwight Adams\, James Carter\, Vincent Chandler\, Kris Johnson\, Sean Dobbins\, Wendell Harrison\, Marion Hayden\, and Regina Carter\, to name a few. Other sensations outside of his hometown include Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Wynton Marsalis\, Marquis Hill\, Jazzmeia Horn\, Diego Rivera\, Marcus Printup\, Walter Blanding\, Jerome Jennings\, Tim Warfield\, Helen Sung\, and Jeff Hamilton. Jauron has also been featured in popular events such as the Detroit Jazz Festival\, Michigan Jazz Festival\, African World Festival\, East Lansing Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, and as of recent\, the Jack Rudin Jazz Championship at Jazz at Lincoln Center where he performed with MSU’s Jazz Orchestra 1 placing in the top 3 of the collegiate ensembles in 2023. \nAlso\, he is the winner of the 1st Michigan Jazz Festival Rising Horn Competition in 2024. From his experience has come his reputation for being vastly knowledgeable\, passionate\, and mature about his craft for his age. He has been said\, according to Kris Johnson\, to be a “natural leader who searches for new ways to make personal connections with the music”. Having graduated from the acclaimed Detroit School of Arts High School\, known for producing popular artists such as Aaliyah\, and the vibrant bassist Endea Owens\, a strong foundation and seriousness was established for Jauron early on through effective exposure and world-class mentorship. In addition to his performance endeavors\, Jauron also conducts outreach as a youth mentor and advocates for young people across Michigan matriculating into the arts and entertainment industry. He is always constructing his own original compositions and aspires to lead bands of varying styles and sizes from small group to big band and straight ahead jazz to funk and fusion. Looking to perform around the globe\, Jauron desires to spread a message of unity\, diversity\, and awareness through his music. To do this\, he believes in honoring the tradition by using elements of the bebop/hard bop eras\, pay tribute to the legends and his mentors\, and include relevant themes of today’s world in his approach to the music. Within his mission\, Jauron will forever honor his grandfather\, Gordon Perry\, in everything he does because his grandfather is at the root of how it all began. Gordon Perry is one of Jauron’s greatest inspirations. He dedicates his artistic identity to him and vows to finish what his grandfather started.
URL:https://dirtydogjazz.com/event/jauron-perry-2/2026-10-23/
LOCATION:Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe\, 97 Kercheval St\, Grosse Pointe Farms\, MI\, 48236\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261024T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261024T220000
DTSTAMP:20260807T084532
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SUMMARY:Jauron Perry
DESCRIPTION:Jauron Perry\, is a rising Detroit-Native Jazz Trumpeter\, Composer\, Bandleader\, and undergraduate studying jazz performance at Michigan State University’s College of Music. Selected as the Next Generation of Talent award recipient\, Jauron has quickly gained much experience performing and working with Detroit jazz masters such as Rodney Whitaker\, Dwight Adams\, James Carter\, Vincent Chandler\, Kris Johnson\, Sean Dobbins\, Wendell Harrison\, Marion Hayden\, and Regina Carter\, to name a few. Other sensations outside of his hometown include Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Wynton Marsalis\, Marquis Hill\, Jazzmeia Horn\, Diego Rivera\, Marcus Printup\, Walter Blanding\, Jerome Jennings\, Tim Warfield\, Helen Sung\, and Jeff Hamilton. Jauron has also been featured in popular events such as the Detroit Jazz Festival\, Michigan Jazz Festival\, African World Festival\, East Lansing Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, and as of recent\, the Jack Rudin Jazz Championship at Jazz at Lincoln Center where he performed with MSU’s Jazz Orchestra 1 placing in the top 3 of the collegiate ensembles in 2023. \nAlso\, he is the winner of the 1st Michigan Jazz Festival Rising Horn Competition in 2024. From his experience has come his reputation for being vastly knowledgeable\, passionate\, and mature about his craft for his age. He has been said\, according to Kris Johnson\, to be a “natural leader who searches for new ways to make personal connections with the music”. Having graduated from the acclaimed Detroit School of Arts High School\, known for producing popular artists such as Aaliyah\, and the vibrant bassist Endea Owens\, a strong foundation and seriousness was established for Jauron early on through effective exposure and world-class mentorship. In addition to his performance endeavors\, Jauron also conducts outreach as a youth mentor and advocates for young people across Michigan matriculating into the arts and entertainment industry. He is always constructing his own original compositions and aspires to lead bands of varying styles and sizes from small group to big band and straight ahead jazz to funk and fusion. Looking to perform around the globe\, Jauron desires to spread a message of unity\, diversity\, and awareness through his music. To do this\, he believes in honoring the tradition by using elements of the bebop/hard bop eras\, pay tribute to the legends and his mentors\, and include relevant themes of today’s world in his approach to the music. Within his mission\, Jauron will forever honor his grandfather\, Gordon Perry\, in everything he does because his grandfather is at the root of how it all began. Gordon Perry is one of Jauron’s greatest inspirations. He dedicates his artistic identity to him and vows to finish what his grandfather started.
URL:https://dirtydogjazz.com/event/jauron-perry-2/2026-10-24/
LOCATION:Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe\, 97 Kercheval St\, Grosse Pointe Farms\, MI\, 48236\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://dirtydogjazz.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Jauron-Perry.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261029T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261029T210000
DTSTAMP:20260807T084532
CREATED:20260729T214437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T214437Z
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SUMMARY:Tosha Owens
DESCRIPTION:From her trademark fedora and hand fan to her marvelous mix of Blues\, Rock\,Funk and R&B\, multiple award winning Detroit born and raised singer Tosha Owens has the word ‘performer’ written all over her. While most singers struggle to create a unique Brand Identity for themselves\, there’s no doubting what Tosha is all about and why audiences are always asking for more. Often compared to artists such as Gladys Knight\, Etta James\, Chaka Khan and Janis Joplin\, Tosha delivers a unique sound and performance that no other Detroit singer can provide. “She’s gritty”. “She’s bluesy”. “She’s funky”. “She rocks”. \n “Tosha Owens is a consummate professional and always on point. She has a amazing voice and personality to match. It’s always a pleasure to work with Ms Owens – ”Kern Brantley\, Former Music Director for Beyonce\,  Mary J Blige\, current bassist for Lady Gaga \n In addition to her legendary live performances \, Tosha Owens is also a highly sought after recording session vocalist. She can be heard on many tracks of local and national artists. Her current project includes her very first complete album titled “WRONG SIDE OF RIGHT” released in March 2018 available on itunes\, cdbaby\, amazon and spotify\, etc.
URL:https://dirtydogjazz.com/event/tosha-owens/2026-10-29/
LOCATION:Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe\, 97 Kercheval St\, Grosse Pointe Farms\, MI\, 48236\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dirtydogjazz.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/1000122188.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261030T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261030T220000
DTSTAMP:20260807T084532
CREATED:20260729T214636Z
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SUMMARY:Tosha Owens
DESCRIPTION:From her trademark fedora and hand fan to her marvelous mix of Blues\, Rock\,Funk and R&B\, multiple award winning Detroit born and raised singer Tosha Owens has the word ‘performer’ written all over her. While most singers struggle to create a unique Brand Identity for themselves\, there’s no doubting what Tosha is all about and why audiences are always asking for more. Often compared to artists such as Gladys Knight\, Etta James\, Chaka Khan and Janis Joplin\, Tosha delivers a unique sound and performance that no other Detroit singer can provide. “She’s gritty”. “She’s bluesy”. “She’s funky”. “She rocks”. \n “Tosha Owens is a consummate professional and always on point. She has a amazing voice and personality to match. It’s always a pleasure to work with Ms Owens – ”Kern Brantley\, Former Music Director for Beyonce\,  Mary J Blige\, current bassist for Lady Gaga \n In addition to her legendary live performances \, Tosha Owens is also a highly sought after recording session vocalist. She can be heard on many tracks of local and national artists. Her current project includes her very first complete album titled “WRONG SIDE OF RIGHT” released in March 2018 available on itunes\, cdbaby\, amazon and spotify\, etc.
URL:https://dirtydogjazz.com/event/tosha-owens-2/2026-10-30/
LOCATION:Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe\, 97 Kercheval St\, Grosse Pointe Farms\, MI\, 48236\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dirtydogjazz.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/1000122188.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261031T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261031T220000
DTSTAMP:20260807T084532
CREATED:20260729T214636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T214636Z
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SUMMARY:Tosha Owens
DESCRIPTION:From her trademark fedora and hand fan to her marvelous mix of Blues\, Rock\,Funk and R&B\, multiple award winning Detroit born and raised singer Tosha Owens has the word ‘performer’ written all over her. While most singers struggle to create a unique Brand Identity for themselves\, there’s no doubting what Tosha is all about and why audiences are always asking for more. Often compared to artists such as Gladys Knight\, Etta James\, Chaka Khan and Janis Joplin\, Tosha delivers a unique sound and performance that no other Detroit singer can provide. “She’s gritty”. “She’s bluesy”. “She’s funky”. “She rocks”. \n “Tosha Owens is a consummate professional and always on point. She has a amazing voice and personality to match. It’s always a pleasure to work with Ms Owens – ”Kern Brantley\, Former Music Director for Beyonce\,  Mary J Blige\, current bassist for Lady Gaga \n In addition to her legendary live performances \, Tosha Owens is also a highly sought after recording session vocalist. She can be heard on many tracks of local and national artists. Her current project includes her very first complete album titled “WRONG SIDE OF RIGHT” released in March 2018 available on itunes\, cdbaby\, amazon and spotify\, etc.
URL:https://dirtydogjazz.com/event/tosha-owens-2/2026-10-31/
LOCATION:Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe\, 97 Kercheval St\, Grosse Pointe Farms\, MI\, 48236\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dirtydogjazz.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/1000122188.jpg
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