DJF Editor, Author at Detroit Jazz Fest

THE DETROIT JAZZ FESTIVAL FOUNDATION PRESENTS A LIVE VIRTUAL CHAT WITH WOMEN LEADERS IN JAZZ!

December 19, 2020

DJF Editor

1 min

DETROIT JAZZ FESTIVAL 2021 ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE DEE DEE BRIDGEWATER WILL LEAD A LIVE DISCUSSION WITH THREE GENERATIONS OF NOTED WOMEN LEADERS IN JAZZ FEATURED ARTISTS: DEE DEE BRIDGEWATER GRAMMY AND TONY-AWARD WINNING JAZZ VOCALIST MARION HAYDEN DETROIT-BASED JAZZ BASSIST/BAND LEADER CO-FOUNDER, STRAIGHT AHEAD GAYELYNN McKINNEY DETROIT-BASED JAZZ DRUMMER/BAND LEADER C0-FOUNDER, STRAIGHT AHEAD HANNAH MARKS BASSIST/LEADER HEARTLAND...

Detroit Jazz Fest – Jazz from the Cellar

November 10, 2020

DJF Editor

1 min

The Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation presents our new series, Jazz from the Cellar, and we invite you to tune in starting November

Virtual Detroit Jazz Festival Presented by Rocket Mortgage Garners Nearly One Million Viewers

October 30, 2020June 13, 2022

DJF Editor

7 min

Inaugural event attracts global audience Viewers from 32 countries participated in the festival DETROIT – The Detroit Jazz Festival presented by Rocket Mortgage attracted a virtual global audience of nearly one million listeners/viewers during Labor Day weekend. Jazz enthusiasts — from across the country and in more than 30 countries – enjoyed the first-ever...

THE GUARDIAN #6

October 13, 2020April 27, 2022

DJF Editor

3 min

Stay Informed The 2020 Detroit Jazz Festival presented by Rocket Mortgage was a huge success! Live streamed and broadcast on the Detroit Jazz Fest LIVE! app, Facebook, YouTube, Instagra, Detroitjazzfest.org, WJBK FOX 2 via fox2detroit.com, WDET 101.9 FM, WEMU 89.1 FM, and Detroit A&E Channel 22. Select performances also aired on Detroit Public Television and WRCJ...

THE GUARDIAN #5

September 2, 2020April 27, 2022

DJF Editor

2 min

Stay Informed Are you ready for some SAFE LIVE FREE JAZZ? It’s time for the 2020 Detroit Jazz Festival presented by Rocket Mortgage. Live performances will be streamed on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Detroitjazzfest.org, WJBK FOX 2 via fox2detroit.com, WDET 101.9 FM, WEMU 89.1 FM, and Detroit A&E Channel 22. Select performances will air on Detroit...

Press Release: Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation, Detroit ACE Announce 2020 Poster Artist

August 3, 2020

DJF Editor

1 min

View full press release here: Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation, Detroit ACE Announce 2020 Poster Artist

Finalists: Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation 2020 Collegiate Combo Competition

August 2, 2020

DJF Editor

1 min

THe Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation’s Annual Collegiate Combo Competition celebrates the artistry, craftsmanship and discipline inherent in our college and university jazz programs. Hear the 2020 finalists and the winner and experience the creative spirit of a new generation. LIVESTREAM the performances on the Detroit Jazz Fest Live App (Google Play, Apple) or subscribe here:...

THE GUARDIAN #4

July 29, 2020April 5, 2022

DJF Editor

2 min

Stay Informed Stay Engaged Register for the Detroit Jazz Fest LIVE! The Detroit Jazz Fest LIVE! app provides real-time information and opportunities to participate in Festival activities throughout the year. Be the first to know about competitions, intimate performances with artists and all the behind-the-scenes fun. For only $20, get exclusive access to pre-events and...

THE GUARDIAN #3

May 6, 2020April 5, 2022

DJF Editor

3 min

Stay Informed The 41st Detroit Jazz Festival artist lineup has been announced. The 2020 Artist-in-Residence Dee Dee Bridgewater will ignite the stages with several performances this Labor Day weekend along with many other artists to be announced over the next few months. Stay Engaged Register for the Detroit Jazz Fest LIVE! The Detroit Jazz Fest...

THE GUARDIAN #2

April 2, 2020April 5, 2022

DJF Editor

4 min

Stay Informed On Monday, March 23, the 41st Detroit Jazz Festival artist lineup was announced via live stream on Detroit Jazz Fest LIVE! If you missed it, visit the Festival’s home page at https://www.detroitjazzfest.org to see the lineup for this year’s Festival. In addition, 2020 Artist-in-Residence Dee Dee Bridgewater, will ignite the stages with several...

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