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The Guardian News
Due to the ongoing construction improvements on Hart Plaza, and our goal to keep the Festival safe, live and free for everyone, the 42nd annual Detroit Jazz Festival presented by Rocket Mortgage has pivoted to a virtual live format that will be streamed and broadcast “live” for free this Labor Day weekend. Click here, to...
Press Release
DETROIT – The Detroit Jazz Festival presented by Rocket Mortgage, the world’s largest (and best) free jazz festival in the world, today announced a pivot to a virtual format that will be streamed and broadcast “live” for free this Labor Day weekend. The Festival begins on Friday, Sept. 3 and runs through Monday, Sept. 6....
Press Release
View full press release here: Press Release – Detroit Jazz Festival Collegiate Combo Competition Announced
Dirty Dog Event
PDF available here: DJFF_All-Stars and Collegiate Combo at DD_for Wed
LIVE Event, Main Festival, Press Release
Download the 2021 event schedule here: DJFF 2021 Program_schedule
The Guardian News
The 2021 Detroit Jazz Festival is back, live in-person! VIP Credentials are now available for purchase at https://detroitjazzfest.festivalpro.com/form/WEGRQGGIDAUSLJNGIIIG/69 VIP hospitality and seating options for the 2021 Detroit Jazz Festival have been updated to ensure customized experiences. Before selecting your VIP experience, PLEASE NOTE: Options for daily reserved seating and daily access to hospitality must...
Press Release
Detroit Jazz Festival Plans for In-Person Audiences DETROIT The Detroit Jazz Festival presented by Rocket Mortgage, the world’s largest (and best) free jazz festival in the world, today unveiled plans for a return to in-person audiences at the annual Labor Day weekend event. The plans call for limited COVID-19 safety precautions and a revised festival...
LIVE Event
Detroit Jazz Festival All-Stars Generations Band The African Influence Celebrating Curtis Fuller and other Detroit Legends
The Guardian News
Stay Informed 2021 Detroit Jazz Festival Artist Lineup Announced Herbie Hancock and the Detroit Jazz Festival 2021 Artist in Residence DeeDee Bridgewater will kick off the 2021 Detroit Jazz Festival on September 3rd. Catch your favorite live performances featuring Omar Sosa, Gregory Porter, Abdullah Ibrahim, and Kurt Elling. Stayed tuned for an encore broadcast...
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For over 40 years, the Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation has celebrated Detroit’s rich history of jazz music by providing year-round concerts and educational programming, and of course, organizing the world’s largest free Jazz festival, featuring world-class talent, over Labor Day weekend.
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