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Allen Dennard
Detroit-born trumpeter and composer Allen Dennard played on Friday, April 24, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe in Grosse Pointe Farms. Known for his Detroit Jazz Festival appearances and collaborations with renowned musicians, he brings deep jazz roots to his performances.
Allen Dennard is a trumpeter, composer, and activist raised in Detroit. He studied jazz at the University of Michigan and has worked with Detroit Music Factory artists and jazz legends like David McMurray and J.D. Allen. He performed multiple times at the Detroit Jazz Festival and headlined it in 2022 with his quintet. Dennard’s career spans jazz, R&B, and hip-hop stages, earning him a Preservation of Jazz Excellence Award from Detroit and Michigan. In April 2026, he played live at the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe in Grosse Pointe Farms.
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