by Susie Baity | Aug 12, 2026 | 2026-27 Season, Jon Hamar
Jon Hamar Jon Hamar is a versatile artist whose ability to find a tasteful, unique voice in any musical situation has made him a staple in the music scene. Hamar’s work ethic and discipline have kept him busy over his career that spans more than twenty... 
by Susie Baity | Aug 12, 2026 | 2026-27 Season, Tadataka Unno
Tadataka Unno Tadataka Unno, born 1980 in Tokyo, Japan, is a distinguished jazz pianist with an expressive style. He began playing piano at age four and discovered jazz at age nine. Unno studied at Tokyo University of the Arts and was an active member of the Tokyo... 
by Susie Baity | Aug 12, 2026 | 2026-27 Season, Jeff Hamilton
Jeff Hamilton Jeff Hamilton was born in Richmond, Indiana. He attended Indiana University and later studied with John Von Ohlen. Hamilton was influenced by Gene Krupa, Buddy Rich, Mel Lewis, “Philly” Joe Jones, and Shelly Manne. In 1974, he got his first... 
by Susie Baity | Aug 7, 2026 | 2026-27 Season, Kevin Starnes
Kevin Starnes Kevin Starnes has performed a variety of styles in a career spanning over twenty years and sings with the Detroit Opera. Praised for his “powerful voice” and “rich tone”, Mr. Starnes is a baritone based in Fenton,... 
by Susie Baity | Aug 7, 2026 | 2026-27 Season, Sam Novell-Regester
Sam Novell-Regester Sam is a jazz trombonist and graduate student who completed his Master of Music in Jazz and Contemporary Improvisation at the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance in 2026. He previously earned his undergraduate degree from... 
by Susie Baity | Aug 7, 2026 | 2026-27 Season, Max Bowen
Max Bowen Max is a jazz guitarist based in southeast Michigan. Born and raised in Ann Arbor, Max is an alumnus of Community High School’s award-winning jazz program. After receiving a BA in Philosophy from Lawrence University, Max lived in Milwaukee where he... 
by Susie Baity | Aug 7, 2026 | 2026-27 Season, Ryan Buyers
Ryan Buyers Ryan Buyers is currently studying Drama and Music at the University of Michigan, and is the founder and primary instructor of Ryan Buyers Performance Studio. His most notable acting roles have been Teen Angel in a Grease Medley,... 
by Susie Baity | Aug 6, 2026 | 2026-27 Season, Djangophonique
Djangophonique Djangophonique is an award-winning project that delivers the infectious joy and expressive freedom at the heart of Django Reinhardt’s jazz manouche—the sound born in the smoky clubs and dance halls of 1930s Paris. With respect for the... 
by Susie Baity | Aug 6, 2026 | 2026-27 Season, Klezmephonic
Klezmephonic Klezmephonic takes audiences on a journey through the rich musical landscapes of Eastern Europe, blending Klezmer, Balkan, and Roma traditions. Ann Arbor’s premier klezmer band brings this repertoire to life with spirited freylakhs, soulful... 
by Susie Baity | Jul 28, 2026 | 2025-26 Season, 2026-27 Season, Artists, Rod McDonald
Rod McDonald Bio coming...