Set in 1949 Detroit, "Paradise Blue" is a powerful play that blends jazz, passion, and tension in a gripping tale of identity and resilience. At the heart of the story is Blue, a troubled trumpeter torn between holding onto his jazz club, Paradise, and seeking a new future. As gentrification threatens the Black community’s cultural roots, secrets unravel, and desires clash in this emotionally rich drama. With evocative music, complex characters, and an undercurrent of suspense, "Paradise Blue" is a soulful exploration of legacy, power, and the price of dreams.