THE ALLUVION JAZZ SERIES

Like having a world class live music experience in your living room.

Welcome to The Alluvion Jazz Series, bringing you exceptional, diverse music that highlights the breadth and beauty of what jazz can be. This series features artists from both near and far -- artists you don't typically get an opportunity to see in Northern Michigan, or in such an intimate, high quality setting.

Explore what’s coming next in this exciting series:

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Alluvion Jazz Series: The Vincent Chandler Experience
Apr 5
Alluvion Jazz Series: The Vincent Chandler Experience

Doors & bar at 7 - Music at 7:30 - $30 in advance - $35 at the door

Native Detroiter and protégé of one of the strongest eras of the Detroit jazz scene, Vincent Chandler, the trombone master, has put together an electrifying band for this Jazz Series show.

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Alluvion Jazz Series: Christian McBride & Ursa Major - TWO SHOW EVENING
Apr 23
Alluvion Jazz Series: Christian McBride & Ursa Major - TWO SHOW EVENING

TWO SHOWS - 7PM & 9PM - $30 advance tickets - $35 at the door

A new musical project from the eight-time GRAMMY-winning bassist, composer, and bandleader.

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Alluvion Jazz Series: Robin Connell & Paul Brewer Septet
May 3
Alluvion Jazz Series: Robin Connell & Paul Brewer Septet

Doors & bar at 7 - Music at 7:30 - $30 in advance - $35 at the door

Robin Connell and Paul Brewer bring us an exciting, creative evening of instrumental jazz music with their all-star septet.

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Alluvion Jazz Series: Marcus Elliot Broken Seeds Vol. II
Jun 7
Alluvion Jazz Series: Marcus Elliot Broken Seeds Vol. II

Doors & bar at 7 - Music at 7:30 - $30 in advance - $35 at the door

Embrace the transformative power of music with Marcus Elliot's latest offering, 'Broken Seeds Vol. II.'

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Past Alluvion Jazz Series Performers:

Joshua Redman Group

Oct 2, 2024

Joshua Redman - Saxophone

Gabrielle Cavassa - Vocals

Nazir Ebo - Drums

Paul Cornish - Piano

Philip Norris - Bass

Bill Frisell Trio

June 1, 2024

Bill Frisell - Guitar

Rudy Royston - Drums

Thomas Morgan - Bass

The Blue Note Quintet

Feb 14, 2024

Gerald Clayton - Piano

Joel Ross - Vibes

Immanuel Wilkins - Saxophone

Kendrick Scott - Drums

Matt Brewer - Bass

SuperBlue - Kurt Elling & Charlie Hunter

Aug 31, 2024

Kurt Elling - Vocals

Charlie Hunter - Guitar/Bass

Kenny Banks Jr - Keys

Marcus Finnie - Drums

Nate Smith

Feb 15, 2025

Nate Smith - Drums

Tim Lefevbre - Bass

Jason Lindner - Keys

Bob Mintzer Quartet

March 9, 2024

Bob Mintzer - Saxophone

John Riley - Drums

Phil Markowitz - Piano

Jay Anderson - Bass

Balance with Gerald Cleaver

April 5, 2024

Michael Malice - Keys

Marcus Elliot - Saxophone

Gerald Cleaver - Drums

The Bill Sears Quintet

Jan 27, 2024 & Feb 1, 2025

Bill Sears - Saxophone

Keith Hall Drums 2024 - Sean Dobbins Drums 2025

Rodney Whitaker Bass 2024 - Christian Dillingham Bass 2025

Chris Minami Guitar 2024 - Bobby Ferrazza Guitar 2025

Xavier Davis Piano 2024 - Mike Kocour Piano 2025

Jim Alfredson & The Family Business

April 20, 2024

Jim Alfredson - Hammond B3 Organ

Alex White - Drums

Will Bernard - Guitar

Diego Rivera - Sax

Anthony Stanco - Trumpet

Michael Dease - Trombone

Ellen Rowe All Women “Momentum” Octet

June 21, 2024

Ellen Rowe - Band Leader/Composer/Arranger/Piano

Marion Hayden - Bass

Tina Raymond - Drums

Melissa Gardiner - Trombone

Nadje Noordhuis - Trumpet

Laurie Sears - Bari Sax

Janelle Reichman - Tenor Sax

Lisa Parrott - Alto Sax

Rodney Whitaker Family Septet

Nov 2, 2024

Rodney Whitaker - Bass

Rockelle Whitaker - Vocals

Sarah Whitaker - Drums

Randy Napoleon - Guitar

Dante Billeci - Sax

Chris Glassman & Nanami Haruta - Trombone

Rufus Ferguson - Piano

Anthony Stanco

Jan 11, 2025

Anthony Stanco - Trumpet

Xavier Davis - Piano

Joe Farnsworth - Drums

Randy Napoleon - Guitar

Rodney Whitaker - Bass

PAST JAZZ SERIES SHOWS

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Alluvion Jazz Series: Julian Lage - BOTH SHOWS SOLD OUT!
Mar 19
Alluvion Jazz Series: Julian Lage - BOTH SHOWS SOLD OUT!

BOTH SHOWS SOLD OUT! - 7PM & 9PM - $30 advance tickets - $35 at the door

The Alluvion is overjoyed to present the incredible Julian Lage Trio.

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Alluvion Jazz Series: The Marcus Belgrave Songbook Ensemble
Mar 8
Alluvion Jazz Series: The Marcus Belgrave Songbook Ensemble

Doors & bar at 7 - Music at 7:30 - $30 in advance - $35 at the door

Led by artist, vocalist, and the late trumpeter's wife Joan Belgrave, this ensemble celebrates the music of the Maestro himself…

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Alluvion Jazz Series: Nate Smith - TWO SHOW EVENING
Feb 15
Alluvion Jazz Series: Nate Smith - TWO SHOW EVENING

TWO SHOWS - 7PM & 9PM - $30 advance tickets - $35 at the door

For nearly two decades, Nate Smith has been a key piece in reinvigorating the international music scene with his visceral, instinctive, and deep-rooted style of drumming…

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Alluvion Jazz Series: The Bill Sears Quintet
Feb 1
Alluvion Jazz Series: The Bill Sears Quintet

Doors & bar at 7 - Music at 7:30 - $30 in advance - $35 at the door

Back by popular demand! Master saxophonist Bill Sears and his A-list band….

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Alluvion Jazz Series: The Anthony Stanco Quintet - Live Album Recording
Jan 11
Alluvion Jazz Series: The Anthony Stanco Quintet - Live Album Recording

Doors & bar at 7 - Music at 7:30 - $30 in advance - $35 at the door

Join us for the live recording of Anthony Stanco’s new album at The Alluvion, featuring his star-studded ensemble from the album “Stanco’s Time” don’t miss your chance to be part of the live recording.

This show will be 100% burning!

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Alluvion Jazz Series: The Rodney Whitaker Septet, feat. vocalist Rockelle Whitaker
Nov 2
Alluvion Jazz Series: The Rodney Whitaker Septet, feat. vocalist Rockelle Whitaker

Doors & bar at 7 - Music at 7:30 - $30 in advance - $35 at the door

Internationally renowned bassist Rodney Whitaker will take the stage at The Alluvion with a spectacular seven-piece ensemble…

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Alluvion Jazz Series: Joshua Redman Group featuring Gabrielle Cavassa - TWO SHOW EVENING
Oct 2
Alluvion Jazz Series: Joshua Redman Group featuring Gabrielle Cavassa - TWO SHOW EVENING

TWO SHOWS - 7PM & 9PM - $30 advance tickets

One of the jazz world's most prolific and exciting artists visits as part of the Alluvion Jazz Series.

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Alluvion Jazz Series: SuperBlue with Kurt Elling & Charlie Hunter - TWO SHOW EVENING
Aug 31
Alluvion Jazz Series: SuperBlue with Kurt Elling & Charlie Hunter - TWO SHOW EVENING

TWO SHOWS - 7PM & 9PM - $30 advance tickets - $35 at the door

The one and only Kurt Elling and Charlie Hunter are coming to Traverse City in quartet form with their new band: SuperBlue.

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Alluvion Jazz Series: The Ellen Rowe Octet "Momentum Portraits of Women in Motion”
Jun 21
Alluvion Jazz Series: The Ellen Rowe Octet "Momentum Portraits of Women in Motion”

Doors at 6:30pm - Music at 7 - $30 in advance - $35 at the door

An evening with Ellen Rowe's incredible, all women octet. Her latest project: Momentum, Portraits of Women in Motion includes some of the highest level women in jazz today.

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SOLD OUT! Alluvion Jazz Series: Bill Frisell Trio featuring Thomas Morgan & Rudy Royston
Jun 1
SOLD OUT! Alluvion Jazz Series: Bill Frisell Trio featuring Thomas Morgan & Rudy Royston

Doors + bar at 7pm - Music at 7:30 - $30 advance tickets

The Alluvion is so proud to present the legendary Bill Frisell with his trio. This is yet another world-renowned icon on our stage as a part of The Alluvion Jazz Series.

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Alluvion Jazz Series: Jim Alfredson & The Family Business
Apr 20
Alluvion Jazz Series: Jim Alfredson & The Family Business

Doors at 7pm - Music at 7:30 - $30 in advance - $35 at the door

The Alluvion Jazz Series continues with the mighty Jim Alfredson, who Downbeat notes as “a remarkable organist who seamlessly synthesizes several generations of keyboard influences.”

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Alluvion Jazz Series: Balance with special guest Gerald Cleaver
Apr 5
Alluvion Jazz Series: Balance with special guest Gerald Cleaver

Doors at 7pm - Music at 7:30 - $30 in advance - $35 at the door

The April 5th 2024 Alluvion Jazz Series offering will feature Detroit's own Balance. You won’t find another sound quite like them.

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Alluvion Jazz Series: The Bob Mintzer Quartet
Mar 9
Alluvion Jazz Series: The Bob Mintzer Quartet

Doors at 7pm - Music at 7:30 - $30 in advance - $35 at the door

The Alluvion 2024 Jazz Series continues with another living legend in jazz: Bob Mintzer. We are thrilled to welcome this all-star Interlochen alumnus and his quartet back to Northern Michigan.

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Alluvion Jazz Series: Blue Note Records 85th Anniversary Celebration Starring The Blue Note Quintet SOLD OUT!
Feb 14
Alluvion Jazz Series: Blue Note Records 85th Anniversary Celebration Starring The Blue Note Quintet SOLD OUT!

SOLD OUT!

Doors 7pm - Music at 7:30 - Seated Listening Room Show

Blue Note Records is celebrating their 85th Anniversary with a US Tour starring “The Blue Note Quintet” – A group brought together to honor the label’s rich history and pave the way for the eclectic artists of today’s roster.

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Alluvion Jazz Series: The Bill Sears Quintet "With One Accord,” feat. Xavier Davis, Bobby Ferrazza, Rodney Whitaker & Keith Hall
Jan 27
Alluvion Jazz Series: The Bill Sears Quintet "With One Accord,” feat. Xavier Davis, Bobby Ferrazza, Rodney Whitaker & Keith Hall

Doors at 7pm - Music at 7:30 - $20 in advance - $25 at the door

Bill Sears has put together an incredible quintet to kick off The Alluvion Jazz Series, an 8 concert series spanning January-June featuring a unique array of world class jazz artists from near and far.

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