Detour Ahead

Smooth and sophisticated, our vintage jazz guitar and vocal duo brings the timeless charm of the Great American Songbook to life. Featuring classics from the 1950s and 60s, we create an elegant backdrop perfect for upscale restaurants, hotels, and private events. So, whether you want to impart a classy, retro atmosphere to your wedding drinks, a special birthday, or elevate your bar or restaurant’s ambiance, Detour Ahead are the ideal act for you. Denver and Kit both began gigging as teenagers, getting their start in local venues, and each now brings over a decade of experience performing jazz. Their musical backgrounds are deeply rooted in jazz tradition, but they’ve always aimed to bring a fresh, personal voice to their interpretations. Denver Cuss is a jazz vocalist based in West London. She studied at the London College of Music, where she became the first student to win the Lutenor Prize for Outstanding Jazz Vocalist twice within a single degree—a testament to her exceptional artistry. Her time at LCM was formative and led to performances at many of London’s top jazz venues. Kit has also been an active presence on the jazz circuit for years, performing both as a soloist and as part of various ensembles. The duo formed organically through shared gigs and a mutual love of reimagining jazz standards with creativity and nuance.