Jazz Around West Michigan Calendar

January Jazz Events

JANUARY JAZZ AROUND WEST MICHIGAN

Venue address is provided the first time it is listed. All events in Grand Rapids are free of charge unless noted. Schedules are always subject to change, so please check with venue or artist.

Repeating weekly music events listed here: (*changes will be noted by date*)

EVERY SUNDAY

  • Fred Knapp Trio and Friends at the Old Goat, 2434 Eastern, SE, 11am -2pm
  • Tommy Pancy’s Jazz Jam at SpeakEZ Lounge, 600 Monroe Ave NW, 6-9pm

EVERY MONDAY

  • John Shea Trio at Carolina Low Country Kitchen, 2213 Wealthy SE, 7-10pm

EVERY TUESDAY

  • Robin Connell at The Old Goat, 5:30-8:30pm

EVERY WEDNESDAY

  • Dutcher Snedeker at The Old Goat, 6pm
  • Tony Viviano Duo at Drip Drop Lounge, 455 Bridge St. NW, 7-10pm
  • John Shea at Social House Kitchen and Bar, 25 Ottawa NW, 6-9pm
  • Jazz 150 at Lucy’s, 133 Columbus Ave., Grand Haven, 6-8pm

EVERY THURSDAY

  • John Shea Trio at Sundance Grill and Bar, 151 Ottawa NW 6-9pm
  • Jazz Jam w/ The GRJO at Founder’s, 235 Cesar E. Chavez Ave., SW, 7-10pm
  • The Jeff Haas Trio feat. Laurie Sears and Lisa Flahive at the Alluvion 414 E. Eighth St. Traverse City, honor cover at door, 5:30pm
  • Travis Swanson at Mammoth Distillery, 710 Wealthy, 7-10pm

EVERY FRIDAY

  • Third Coast Swing at The Old Goat, 6-9:30pm
  • Jazz 150 at JW Marriott, 235 Louis St, 6-10pm

EVERY SATURDAY

  • Third Coast Swing at the Old Goat, 6-9:30pm
  • John Shea Trio at Noto’s, 6600 28th St, SE, 6:30-9:30pmSunday, January 4Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra at New Holland Brewing, 417 Bridge St, 1-4pmMolly Konzen at The Old Goat, 5-8pm

Sunday, January 18

  • Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra at Founders Brewing, 235 Cesar E Chavez Ave, 5:30-7:30pm
  • Molly Konzen at The Old Goat, 5-8pm

Tuesday, January 20

  • Teddy Spaghetti’s, 513 W Pontaluna Rd, Norton Shores, 7:30pm, $5 cover
February Jazz Events

FEBRUARY JAZZ AROUND WEST MICHIGAN

Venue address is provided the first time it is listed. All events in Grand Rapids are free of charge unless noted. Schedules are always subject to change, so please check with venue or artist.

Repeating weekly music events listed here: (*changes will be noted by date*)

EVERY SUNDAY

  • Fred Knapp Trio and Friends at the Old Goat, 2434 Eastern, SE, 11am -2pm
  • Tommy Pancy’s Jazz Jam at SpeakEZ Lounge, 600 Monroe Ave NW, 6-9pm

EVERY MONDAY

  • John Shea Trio at Carolina Low Country Kitchen, 2213 Wealthy SE, 7-10pm
  • Robin Connell at The Old Goat, 5:30-8:30pm
  • WMU Jazz Students Sets and Jam Session at Apoptosis Brewing, 3811 S Westnedge Ave. Kalamazoo, 6-9pm

EVERY TUESDAY

  • Robin Connell at The Old Goat, 5:30-8:30pm

EVERY WEDNESDAY

  • Dutcher Snedeker at The Old Goat, 6pm
  • Tony Viviano Duo at Drip Drop Lounge, 455 Bridge St. NW, 7-10pm
  • John Shea at Social House Kitchen and Bar, 25 Ottawa NW, 6-9pm
  • Jazz 150 at Lucy’s, 133 Columbus Ave., Grand Haven, 6-8pm

EVERY THURSDAY

  • John Shea Trio at Sundance Grill and Bar, 151 Ottawa NW 6-9pm
  • Jazz Jam w/ The GRJO at Founder’s, 235 Cesar E. Chavez Ave., SW, 7-10pm
  • The Jeff Haas Trio feat. Laurie Sears and Lisa Flahive at the Alluvion 414 E. Eighth St. Traverse City, honor cover at door, 5:30pm
  • Travis Swanson at Mammoth Distillery, 710 Wealthy, 7-10pm

EVERY FRIDAY

  • Third Coast Swing at The Old Goat, 6-9:30pm
  • Jazz 150 at JW Marriott, 235 Louis St, 6-10pm

EVERY SATURDAY

  • Third Coast Swing at the Old Goat, 6-9:30pm
  • John Shea Trio at Noto’s, 6600 28th St, SE, 6:30-9:30pm

Thursday, February 5

  • Jazz 150 at Sandy Point Beach House, 7175 Lake Shore Dr. West Olive 6-9pm
  • Steve Talaga Trio at Horrock’s Market, 4455 Breton Rd. Kentwood 5-8pm

Saturday, February 7

  • Jordan VanHemert Quartet at The Block, 360W Western Ave. 2nd floor, Muskegon, 7:30pm, Balcony and Tables $60, Floor $40

Thursday, February 12

  • University Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Lab Band at Dalton Center Recital Hall, 1300 Theatre Dr. Kalamazoo, 7:30pm, Tickets $18, Senior $14, Faculty/Staff/Student $6 

Saturday, February 14

  • River Rogues Jazz Band at Horrock’s Market, 4455 Breton Rd. Kentwood 5pm-8pm
  • Mary Rademacher with Chris Corey and Cherie Lynn, JW Marriott 6-10pm

Sunday, February 15

  • Holland Concert Jazz Orchestra’s Winter Concert at the Park Theatre, 248 S. River Ave Holland, 3pm, adults $10, kids free.
  • “Our Favorite Things with Edye and Mike” at the Saugatuck Douglas History Center, 130 W Center St. Douglas, 4pm-6pm, $15 tickets.

Tuesday, February 17

  • River Rogues Jazz Band at Meijer Gardens Winter Nights Fat Tuesday, 1000 E Beltline, 5pm-9pm, Entry included with general admission, free for members.
  • Truth in Jazz Orchestra at Teddy Spaghetti's, 513 W Pontaluna Rd, Norton Shores, $10 cover 

Saturday, February 21

  • Jazz150 Guitar Duo at JW Marriott, 6pm-10pm

Sunday, February 22

  • Robin Connell at The Saugatuck-Douglas Public Library, 174 Center St. Douglas, 2pm

Thursday, February 26

  • Chico Pinheiro at the Crawlspace Comedy Theatre, 315 W. Michigan Ave. Kalamazoo, 7 and 9pm shows, Advance $20 Adult / $10 Student, Day of $25 Adult / $15 Student

Friday, February 27

  • Keith Hall’s Brazilian Jazz Trio with Cico Pineiro at The Alluvion, 414 East Eighth St. Traverse City, 7-9:30pm, $30 in advance, $35 at the door
March Jazz Events

MARCH JAZZ AROUND WEST MICHIGAN

Venue address is provided the first time it is listed. All events in Grand Rapids are free of charge unless noted. Schedules are always subject to change, so please check with venue or artist.

Repeating weekly music events listed here: (*changes will be noted by date*)

EVERY SUNDAY

  • Fred Knapp Trio and Friends at the Old Goat, 2434 Eastern, SE, 11am -2pm
  • Tommy Pancy’s Jazz Jam at SpeakEZ Lounge, 600 Monroe Ave NW, 6-9pm

EVERY MONDAY

  • John Shea Trio at Carolina Low Country Kitchen, 2213 Wealthy SE, 7-10pm
  • Robin Connell at The Old Goat, 5:30-8:30pm
  • WMU Jazz Students Sets and Jam Session at Apoptosis Brewing, 3811 S Westnedge Ave. Kalamazoo, 6-9pm

EVERY TUESDAY

  • Robin Connell at The Old Goat, 5:30-8:30pm

EVERY WEDNESDAY

  • Dutcher Snedeker at The Old Goat, 6pm
  • Tony Viviano Duo at Drip Drop Lounge, 455 Bridge St. NW, 7-10pm
  • John Shea at Social House Kitchen and Bar, 25 Ottawa NW, 6-9pm
  • Jazz 150 at Lucy’s, 133 Columbus Ave., Grand Haven, 6-8pm

EVERY THURSDAY

  • John Shea Trio at Sundance Grill and Bar, 151 Ottawa NW 6-9pm
  • Jazz Jam w/ The GRJO at Founder’s, 235 Cesar E. Chavez Ave., SW, 7-10pm
  • The Jeff Haas Trio feat. Laurie Sears and Lisa Flahive at the Alluvion 414 E. Eighth St. Traverse City, honor cover at door, 5:30pm
  • Travis Swanson at Mammoth Distillery, 710 Wealthy, 7-10pm

EVERY FRIDAY

  • Third Coast Swing at The Old Goat, 6-9:30pm
  • Jazz 150 at JW Marriott, 235 Louis St, 6-10pm

EVERY SATURDAY

  • Third Coast Swing at the Old Goat, 6-9:30pm
  • John Shea Trio at Noto’s, 6600 28th St, SE, 6:30-9:30pm

Thursday, March 5

  • Jazz 150 at Sandy Point Beach House, 7175 Lake Shore Dr., West Olive, 6-9 pm

Saturday, March 7

  • Mary Rademacher Trio at JW Marriot, 6-10pm
  • 44th Annual John Stites Western Jazz Fest. Feat. The University Jazz Orchestra at Dalton Center Recital Hall, 1300 University Dr. Kalamazoo, Tickets $18, Senior $14, Faculty/Staff/Student $6 

Friday, March 13

  • Cat Daddy feat. Randy Marsh at Horrock’s Market, 4425 Breton Rd. 5-8pm

Tuesday, March 17

  • Truth and Jazz Orchestra at Teddy Spaghetti’s, 513 W Pontaluna Rd. Norton Shores, 7:30pm, $10

Friday, March 20

  • Tom Allport Big Band at Unruly Brewing, 360 W Western, Muskegon, 8pm

Saturday, March 21

  • Jazz 150 Guitar Duo at JW Marriott, 235 Louis St, 6-10 pm

Thursday, March 24

  • WMU Jazz Combo Showcase at the Dalton Center, 1300 University Dr. Kalamazoo, 7:30 pm

Monday, March 30

  • WMU Drum Choir at the Dalton Center, 7:30pm