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2009 Detroit International Jazz Festival announces theme

2009-03-09T17:14:07+00:00

Detroit International Jazz Festival to Keep Up with the Joneses in 2009

Detroit, MI – Today, organizers of the Detroit Jazz Fest announced the festival theme and initial slate of performers for its 30th anniversary Labor Day Weekend (September 4 - 7).

In celebration of three decades of presenting jazz, the Detroit Jazz Fest will honor

Detroit Jazz Fest 2009 Call for Artists

2009-01-15T15:46:04+00:00

DETROIT – The Detroit International Jazz Festival is now accepting submissions from local and regional artists interested in performing at the 30th anniversary event, September 4 –September 7.

Detroit Jazz Fest has been hailed as one of the top 5 jazz festivals in the country, and is an exceptional showcase for Detroit-based artists. "There aren't nearly enough slots

Kenn Cox named King, Chavez, Parks Visiting Scholar at University of Michigan - Dearborn

2008-10-14T12:03:42+00:00

Kenn Cox, internationally acclaimed jazz musician, composer and educator, has been awarded the King, Chavez, Parks (KCP) Visiting Professorship for 2008-2009 at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. Mr. Cox has been named to this post in recognition of his extraordinary brilliant and productive career as a jazz leader, pianist and composer of music in widely diverse

Too Hot To Handel Returns To The Detroit Opera House

2008-09-30T00:36:02+00:00

DETROIT, Michigan. Rackham Symphony Choir in partnership with the Detroit Opera House proudly announces the return of the holiday classic Too Hot To Handel to kick off the holiday season with two performances on November 29 and 30, 2008.

Hailed as the holiday celebration that is ”too hot to miss”; the jazz-gospel 'Messiah' is the perfect musical celebration for

2008 Detroit International Jazz Festival Schedule

2008-08-13T23:38:14+00:00

Detroit Jazz Fest 2008 celebrates the rich musical traditions of Philadelphia and Detroit and the “Trane” that connects them. Billed as A Love Supreme: the Philly-Detroit Summit, this year’s festival brings together many of the people who have helped shape this incredible music – from Philly jazz legends Benny Golson, Jimmy Heath, Pat Martino and 2008 Artist in Residence Christian

Detroit International Jazz Festival Announces '08 Local Artist Lineup & Pre-Festival Concert Series

2008-06-24T20:02:57+00:00

The Detroit International Jazz Festival announces this year's line-up of Detroit-based jazz, blues, contemporary and gospel musicians. "The quality and quantity of musicians in Southeast Michigan is overwhelming. Because we can't possibly have enough slots at the festival, we have created a pre-festival club series in August" says festival director Terri Pontremoli. "But it

E Dog Benefit for Detroit Sax Man

2008-06-13T14:28:07+00:00

Although he was born in Cleveland and has lived in the San Francisco area for the past 12 years, Scott Petersen, (“E Dog” to everyone he knows) has always considered Detroit his musical home. This hardworking saxophone player is known and loved from coast to coast having played with many Detroit acts and renowned names such as Aretha Franklin and

Grammy Award-winning Robin Eubanks brings commanding flavor, style to Idlewild

2008-06-03T00:44:31+00:00

Much like the genre it celebrates, the 2008 Idlewild Jazz Festival embraces an array of eras, artists and melodic styles. Slated for Saturday, Aug. 2, in Idlewild, Mich., from 1:30 – 9:30 p.m., this year’s event remains true to its eclectic tradition, synthesizing established and emerging musicians into an ear-pleasing daylong line up. Festival acts

The 3rd Annual Festival of Jazz and Improvised Music

2008-05-17T12:06:01+00:00

Bohemian National Home and New Detroit Sounds is proud to present The 3rd Annual Festival of Jazz and Improvised Music on May 30 & 31 at Bohemian National Home in Detroit. This two day festival showcases the finest in free jazz, improvisation and new music from around the world and right here in Detroit. In addition, we'll have

29th Annual Detroit International Jazz Festival Announces 2008 Lineup

2008-04-30T18:16:19+00:00

Labor Day Weekend Classic to Celebrate the Rich Musical Heritage of Detroit and Philadelphia

Philly Bassist Christian McBride to Serve As Guest Artist in Residence

Festival organizers today announced the lineup for the 29th annual Detroit International Jazz Festival , Friday, August 29 through Monday, September 1, at Hart Plaza on the Detroit