Bassist

Marion Hayden and Legacy with special guest Kamau Kenyatta

Hart Plaza

Tasting Notes concerts offer a relaxed concert format with a curated tasting of wine and cheese. The second Tasting Notes concert features prose and original music and arrangements for quartet with harmonica celebrating the spirit of African American migrants through the lens of Marion Hayden’s family.

Tasting Notes at 333 Midland: Up South: Reflections of the Great Migration

ONNZ Sculpture

The Alluvion World Music Series presents Ancestral Haiku an interactive performance that weaves together live original music, dance, video projection and original artwork. Part performance, meditation, and ritual, Ancestral Haiku explores Black Ancestry, the Middle Passage, and engages the work of poet/scholar Mursalata Muhammad. Detroit jazz legend Marion Hayden and Legacy join dance artist and U-M faculty Robin Wilson, with artwork and video installation by M. Saffell Gardner.

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Alluvion World Music Series: Ancestral Haiku

Commongrounds

Enjoy the best live jazz in town, live painting, and of course the one-of-kind cool atmosphere of The Alluvion. Food and drinks available at the bar.

JAZZ 4 ALL! Featuring: Jeff Haas, Marion Hayden, Laurie Sears, Anthony Stanco, and Tariq Gardner

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An Afternoon with Straight Ahead

Ypsilanti Freighthouse

Led by artist, vocalist, and the late trumpeter's wife Joan Belgrave, this ensemble celebrates the music of the Maestro himself, a Kresge Eminent Artist and Michigan Jazz Master: Marcus Belgrave. His compositions will be presented as arranged by his longtime friend and accomplished composer, Cassius Richmond.

Alluvion Jazz Series: The Marcus Belgrave Songbook Ensemble

Join us for an unforgettable evening of jazz with the Marion Hayden Jazz Quintet at The Block, presented by the West Michigan Symphony Orchestra. This special performance is set for Saturday, November 9, 2024, at 7:30 pm, showcasing the extraordinary talents of trailblazing bassist Marion Hayden. Known for her soulful playing and significant impact on Detroit’s jazz scene, Hayden returns to The Block stage, this time highlighting the music of generations of Detroit jazz greats. Having previously enchanted audiences with her all-woman jazz group, Straight Ahead, Hayden is set to deliver another mesmerizing performance.

This concert is a must-attend event for jazz enthusiasts and part of our exclusive subscription packages, including Premier (12 concerts), Jazz (5 concerts), and Jazz Plus (6 concerts). Subscribers enjoy the best seats at the best prices, with subscriptions available now and individual tickets going on sale in early fall.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the rich musical heritage of Detroit jazz through the artistry of Marion Hayden and her quintet. Secure your subscription today for an evening of unforgettable jazz melodies and rhythms.

Marion Hayden – Jazz Quintet

The Block

The eighth and final show of The Alluvion 2024 Jazz Series features 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.

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

The band: Jeff Haas on piano, Jack Dryden on bass, and Randy Marsh on drums, with Laurie Sears on saxophone. This week, featuring THREE SPECIAL GUESTS: Anthony Stanco on trumpet, Marion Hayden on bass, and Tariq Gardner on drums. This will be a night to remember!

Jazz 4 All! Jeff Haas Trio featuring Laurie Sears, Anthony Stanco, Marion Hayden, Tariq Gardner, and artist Lisa Flahive

Faculty OU Jazz Collective featuring Professor Patrick Fitzgibbon (percussion), Professor Scott Gwinnell (piano), Professor Marion Hayden (bass), Professor Mark Kieme (saxophone), Professor Gayelynn McKinney (drums), Dr. Amanda Ross (trumpet), and Professor Mark Stone (percussion).

Bassist

Marion Hayden

Events

Upcoming events

Feb 24, 2026

OU Faculty Jazz Collective · Oakland University School of Music, Theatre and Dance

Past events

Sep 1, 2025

Marion Hayden and Legacy with special guest Kamau Kenyatta · Detroit Jazz Festival

Jun 19, 2025

Tasting Notes at 333 Midland: Up South: Reflections of the Great Migration · Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival

Future and recently performed repertoire

Bass in Up South: Reflections of the Great Migration by Hayden

Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival

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