Jazz At The Grove - A Benefit for Delta Manor

Greetings from the Board of Directors of Delta Manor, Inc! Our mission is to manage and operate a public facility for seniors while creating an inviting, safe environment that enhances the quality of life for our tenants.

We are now raising funds to support this mission, and we invite you to take part. We hope to raise $25,000 to support a Multipurpose Informational and Technological Media Arts Center at the Manor, to enhance the lives of more than 100 residents.

Therefore, it is with great pleasure that we invite you to Jazz at the Grove, an exceptional evening of jazz with Grammy-nominated producer and performer Demetrius 'Krayon" Nabors and special guest, Billboard #1 Jazz artist Randy Scott.

This fundraising concert, including a silent auction, will take place on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 7 pm at the Marygrove Theatre, 8425 W. McNichols Rd, Detroit, MI 48221.

General admission tickets are $50 + fees; VIP tickets with preferred seating and a special swag bag are $75 + fees. General admission ticket sales will close on May 6. VIP tickets must be purchased by April 23, 2026.

PLEASE NOTE: We regret that we are unable to guarantee exact seating locations for this concert.

ABOUT THE ARTISTS:

Demetrius “Krayon” Nabors is a prominent pianist, composer, producer, and arranger, celebrated in both the Detroit area and the national contemporary jazz scene. His music reflects a rich tapestry of influences, including gospel, jazz, classical, and blues, all of which are evident in his compositions and performances. A two-time winner of the Detroit Music Award for Outstanding Gospel/Christian Musician, Demetrius holds both Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Jazz Studies from the University of Michigan. His talents have taken him to stages in Europe and Africa, as well as to national television, including a memorable appearance on the former “Arsenio Hall” show.

His exceptional skills have drawn the attention of numerous high-profile artists, including R&B singer KEM, flutist Althea Rene, guitarist Tim Bowman, and trumpeter Willie Bradley. Demetrius’s productions have achieved notable success on the Billboard charts, including two #1 hits for KEM’s singles “Nobody” and “It’s You” (2014), a #2 for Willie Bradley’s “It’s On Now” (2020), a #5 for Althea Rene’s “Barbara Mae” (2019), and a #1 for Tim Bowman’s “Fireball” (2021). Additionally, “Nobody” was nominated for Best Traditional R&B Performance at the 57th Grammy Awards.

Demetrius’s discography features five critically acclaimed releases: “A Journey Within Part I” (2011), “Christmas with Krayon” (2012), “A Journey Within Part II” (2014), “Perseverance” (2021), and “Evolution EP” (2022).

He thrives on the energy of live performance, a passion that shines through in his music and resonates deeply with his dedicated fan base.

Randy Scott is a professional musician, record producer, educator, and composer. He signed a recording deal with Sony distributed label, Trippin-N-Rhythm Records in 2011, and his “Elevation” album resulted in three back-to-back Billboard #1 singles. As a result, Randy was named the international “Breakout Artist of the Year” in December of 2020.

The lead single from his newly released album is called “Twilight”, and was #1 on Billboard for two weeks and #1 on the MediaBase charts for 13 weeks. This 4th Billboard #1 single is a preview of Randy’s 8th solo album called “Oasis”, which was released in April of 2024. He has been awarded three Gold records, two Platinum records, and one Multi-Platinum record for his work on several Wow Gospel compilation albums and recordings with Grammy-award winners Kirk Franklin, Fred Hammond, and others. Randy has his own station on Apple Music, Pandora, and Amazon.com called “The Randy Scott Channel”.

He earned a Bachelor’s degree in music education from Michigan State University, a Master’s degree from Wayne State University, and is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. He attributes all his accomplishments to his faith and belief in God.

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